• John Mulaney says he financially supports about 10 members of Olivia Munn’s extended Vietnamese family.
  • He discussed the support on Mike Birbiglia’s “Working It Out” podcast and called it a joy to help.
  • Mulaney tied the story to material on his “Mister Whatever” tour and his life since marrying Munn in 2024.

Mulaney opens up on a popular comedy podcast

John Mulaney told host Mike Birbiglia on the 200th episode of the “Working It Out” podcast that he now financially supports a large portion of wife Olivia Munn’s Vietnamese family. “For the first 39 years of my life, I supported zero Vietnamese people — probably none — and now I have 10 on the books,” he joked, adding that “it brings me great joy to help out.”

How many relatives? “About 10 on the books”

Mulaney said he counts roughly 10 relatives as people he helps financially. He framed the support as part of family life after marrying Munn in 2024 and used the anecdote as setup for jokes on his international stand-up run, “Mister Whatever.”

Podcast and tour links

Listen to the full conversation on Mike Birbiglia’s podcast: Working It Out (Apple Podcasts). Mulaney also referenced material tied to his current tour; details are available via his tour posts: Mister Whatever tour on Instagram.

Why Mulaney framed it as joyful

Rather than present the financial support as a burden, Mulaney emphasized it as a source of pleasure. In the interview he said helping his spouse’s family has been meaningful — and fertile ground for stand-up material. The tone mixed gratitude with the self-deprecating humor Mulaney is known for.

Context: life and career since marriage

Mulaney and Olivia Munn married in 2024. The couple have appeared together at several public events and Mulaney has frequently referenced personal life changes in recent sets. This latest anecdote gives fans insight into how his private life feeds into his comedy.

What fans should know

Fans expecting deeper details about who in Munn’s family receives support should note Mulaney kept the account light and focused on the personal impact rather than specifics. He presented the financial help as part of being family — and as a punchline for his shows.

For the full interview and Mulaney’s delivery of the story, listen here: Working It Out podcast episode. Follow his tour updates and dates on Instagram: Mister Whatever tour.

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