Laughter is the Best Medicine Unless it's Droplets (with Mike Birbiglia)

In between episodes about school closures, long-haulers, the CDC and FDA, Andy records a conversation with one of the funniest people alive, Mike Birbiglia. Mike has some pandemic-related questions for Andy and they hope to remind you that it’s still ok to laugh. Keep up with Andy on Twitter @ASlavitt and Instagram @andyslavitt. Follow Mike Birbiglia on Twitter and Instagram @birbigs. In the Bubble is supported in part by listeners like you. Become a member, get exclusive bonus content, ask Andy questions, and get discounted merch at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/inthebubble/  Support the show by checking out our sponsors! Livinguard masks have the potential to deactivate COVID-19 based on the testing they have conducted from leading universities such as the University of Arizona and the Free University in Berlin, Germany. Go to shop.livinguard.com and use the code BUBBLE for 15% off. You can digitally purchase life insurance from Haven Life Insurance Agency at havenlife.com/bubble. Haven Term is a Term Life Insurance Policy (ICC17DTC) issued by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), Springfield, MA 01111 and offered exclusively through Haven Life Insurance Agency, LLC. Policy and rider form numbers and features may vary by state and not be available in all states. Our Agency license number in California is 0K71922 and in Arkansas, 100139527. Check out these resources from today’s episode:  Learn more about the SalivaDirect test: https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/fda-approves-new-saliva-based-covid-19-test-67829 Read Jim Gaffigan’s post about his experience tweeting about politics: https://www.facebook.com/5642244660/posts/what-ive-learned-since-i-lost-my-mindbefore-you-start-reading-this-let-me-be-cle/10158761187769661/ Check out the book Mike wrote with his wife Jen: https://www.grandcentralpublishing.com/titles/mike-birbiglia/the-new-one/9781538701539/ Listen to Mike’s podcast, Working it Out: https://www.birbigs.com/working-it-out-pod To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-the-bubble shortly after the air date. Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices