Vic Michaelis
Person
Vic Michaelis is a comedian and live performer known for improvisational comedy and character-based work.
4 episodes featuring Vic Michaelis
This American Life
Generations translate the worlds their elders missed
The episode shows how age-based misunderstandings can conceal shared fears, inherited pressures, and opportunities for repair.
Sep 21, 2026 · 1h 9m
This American Life
Death’s clues expose memory, grief and the chance to reconcile
The episode shows how imagined stories about death can distort memory, reveal painful truths and open unexpected paths toward forgiveness.
Sep 14, 2026 · 1h 8m
This American Life
Middle school turns ordinary moments into high-stakes social tests
The episode shows how puberty, isolation, judgment, and belonging shape young adolescents—and how empathy can change the outcome.
Sep 7, 2026 · 1h 4m
This American Life
Forced help fails where trust succeeds
The episode tests a deceptively simple question: what happens when assistance ignores the person, system, or community it is meant to serve?
Aug 31, 2026 · 1h 11m