Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes (2017)

In his Thank God for Jokes comedy show, Mike Birbiglia continues his laid-back, mild-mannered delivery style, which he attributes to his mother and nine years of Catholic schooling. In fact, he was funniest telling stories of his performance in a Christian school gymnasium (it did not go well) and on stage with the Muppets (it really did not go well). He also reflects on the tenuous nature of comedy, how it intrinsically is going to offend someone (because it has to be about something), and how humor can bring us together. Enjoy! 4 stars. (1-24-2018)