You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes We Made It Weird #237
Jan 16, 2026
Join Pete and Valerie as they dive into punk fashion and the thrill of sold-out shows in San Francisco. They share hilarious cultural jokes and explore the complexity of grief tied to personal growth. The duo reflects on authenticity in comedy, recounting early career bits that shaped their voices. Dark TV, like Mare of Easttown, sparks a discussion on Mark Ruffalo's captivating presence. Finally, they tackle the tricky waters of cultural appropriation, blending insightful commentary with laughter.
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Success Can Trigger Mixed Emotions
- Pete Holmes links childhood parental dynamics to adult drives for success and the mixed feelings of victory.
- He observes that achieving what your parent couldn't often brings both pride and disgust simultaneously.
Touchdown Moment In San Francisco
- Pete recounts a sold-out San Francisco run and a spontaneous onstage moment guessing an audience member's name.
- He describes the crowd erupting when a woman showed her license proving his guess 'Diane' was right.
Use Therapy To Lighten Emotional Load
- Pete recommends therapy as a tool to lighten emotional burdens and set healthier boundaries.
- He says therapy helped him stop managing other people's emotions and make aligned career decisions.