Mike Birbiglia was on the Lopate Show (along with "This American Life" host Ira Glass) to talk about writing, directing and starring in the new film, "Sleepwalk With Me." He also told us what he's been listening to and that he's a fan of "Friday Night Lights." Find out what else he's a fan of!

Ira Glass and Mike Birbiglia discuss collaborating on the new movie “Sleepwalk with Me.” The film was written, directed by, and stars Mike Birbiglia, and it’s based on his one-man show and “This American Life” stories about his adventures with sleep disturbances and relationship upheaval. "Sleepwalk with Me" opens August 24 at the IFC Center.

Three years ago, Mike Birbiglia chronicled his hilarious – and harrowing – struggle with a sleep disorder in the Off-Broadway play “Sleepwalk With Me.” It spawned a book and appearances on the public radio show “This American Life” and Comedy Central. Now, Birbiglia has returned to the New York stage with a show called “My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend.” He explores the awkward side of romance with our audience in The Greene Space.

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Three years ago, Mike Birbiglia chronicled his hilarious – and harrowing – struggle with a sleep disorder in the Off-Broadway play “Sleepwalk With Me.” It spawned a book and appearances on the public radio show “This American Life” and Comedy Central. Now, Birbiglia is set to return to the New York stage for his new “My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend.” Before the show begins its previews tonight, he tells a live audience in The Greene Space about exploring the awkward side of romance.

Standup comedian Mike Birbiglia knew he had to get help for his sleepwalking disorder when he jumped from a window and starting running on his motel lawn at 3:00 am, all while asleep. His monologue about his life with the disorder is "Sleepwalk With Me," now ...