You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes

We Made It Weird #207

Feb 21, 2025
Join two friends as they blend humor and deep thoughts on love, creativity, and self-care. They dive into the quirks of communication and the comedic side of intimacy. Discover the challenges of artistic integrity in a fast-paced industry while reflecting on emotional complexities tied to wealth. With whimsical anecdotes about odd experiences, the conversation inspires resilience and personal growth. It's a delightful mix of laughter and introspection, tackling everything from substance use to the importance of setting boundaries.
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ANECDOTE

Kitchen Safe for Weed

  • Pete Holmes discusses his excessive weed smoking habits, prompting him to use a kitchen safe.
  • He explains the safe's function, highlighting its irreversibility and the drastic measures required to open it.
INSIGHT

Stages of High

  • Pete Holmes analyzes the stages of being high, describing an initial contrast between sobriety and highness.
  • He notes that this contrast fades as one reaches a "cruising altitude," leading to a desire for more, especially for addictive personalities.
ANECDOTE

Sudden Sobriety

  • Val Holmes recalls a scene from Transparent where a character experiences sudden sobriety after intense smoking.
  • Pete relates this to his own experiences, highlighting the feeling of clarity after reaching peak highness.
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