175. Malik Elassal: One of The Adults
175. Malik Elassal: One of The Adults  
Podcast: Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out
Published On: Mon Jun 30 2025
Description: Malik Elassal is a stand-up comic, writer, actor, and one of the stars of Adults on FX. Meeting for the first time, Mike and Malik discuss Malik’s winding road to stand-up, including working as a long haul trucker. Malik talks about dealing with his conspiracy-minded cousins, his encounters with Islamophobia, and why you should never leave your comedy set list open on your phone when you’re at the airport.Please Consider Donating To: The Red Cross Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.