Nathan Lane: The Safest Thing You Can Do Is Take a Risk

(Recorded February 2025) Nathan Lane sits down with Mike and recounts moments from his legendary career — discussing what it was like to work with Mike Nichols, Elaine May, and Robin Williams. He shares what he likes most in a director, who he’s jealous of, and what he remembers of twenty-something year old Mike. Plus, an incredible story about working with Joaquin Phoenix on the film Beau is Afraid. Please consider donating to Broadway Cares Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Nathan Lane: The Safest Thing You Can Do Is Take a Risk is an episode from Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out by Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out podcast.

This episode is 01:00:45 long.

This episode was published on Mar 23, 2026.

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