Guest

Caleb Hearon

Stand-up comedian and podcaster from Kansas City whose HBO debut special became one of the surprise critical hits of the past year.

Circuit updated June 11, 2026

Notable quotes

“Improv changed my life, probably honestly saved my life. I think it makes you more present. I think it makes you a better conversationalist. It's all about noticing and paying attention. And I think truly being happy is about noticing and paying attention.”
Caleb Hearon · Mike Birbiglia
“There just gets to a point where you're like, okay, then either kill yourself or find a way to deal with it. And so you just find a way to deal with it, you know? Or you don't. And then it's the other thing.”
Caleb Hearon · Mike Birbiglia
“What I daydream about? Peace. These two guys daydreaming about peace all day every day.”
Caleb Hearon · Mike Birbiglia

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