VIDEO: Mike Birbiglia Talks Turning THE NEW ONE Into a Book

Comedian Mike Birbiglia was a guest on Thursday's episode of THE LATE SHOW WITH Stephen Colbert to talk about turning his Broadway stage show, "The New One" into a book!

During the interview, Birbiglia shares what it was like collaborating with his wife Jen Stein on the book, titled "The New One: Painfully True Stories from a Reluctant Dad."

Birbiglia, who is friends with Colbert, also tries out some new material on him!

Watch the interview below!

"The New One: Painfully True Stories from a Reluctant Dad" is now available to purchase! Buy the book here.

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