You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes Max Silvestri Returns
Dec 10, 2025
Max Silvestri, a talented comedian and writer known for HBO's I Love LA, shares a heartfelt and hilarious conversation. He opens up about the challenges of new parenthood, naming his son Waylon, and the emotional impact of a devastating house fire. The duo dives into the nuances of performing versus personal identity, while also dissecting the pressures of youth in the entertainment industry. Max’s insights on balancing kindness with a sharp comedic perspective offer a refreshing take on his career journey.
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Keep Podcast Logistics Simple
- When starting a podcast with friends, set simple formats to avoid resentment over logistics.
- Use remote recording like Zoom to include guest geographically and keep production consistent.
Losing Their First Home To Wildfire
- Max describes losing his first house to the Altadena wildfire and having to evacuate with minimal belongings.
- He recounts packing a few clothes, laptop, baby, and dog then discovering their home was gone the next morning.
The Night They Decided To Leave
- Max recounts watching flames move toward their street and deciding to leave before an official evacuation order.
- He describes driving away amid power outages, downed trees, and seeing the mountain fully on fire from the freeway.
