You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes We Made It Weird #232 (Not a re-release!)
Nov 14, 2025
Pete and Valerie dive into the chaos of creative routines, revealing how last-minute changes can clash with their artistic flow. They discuss how small distractions can derail momentum and share their thoughts on spit takes that detract from performance. The duo reflects on Eddie Murphy's approach to creativity and their own patterns in friendships, especially with women. They explore how childhood dynamics shape their creative needs and the urgent vulnerability that drives artistic expression. Lastly, they celebrate nostalgia while balancing family and identity in their creative lives.
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Clash Of Urgency And Preparation
- Pete Holmes and Valerie map a recurring friction: Pete's urgency vs. Val's need to get situated before engaging.
- They link it to attention styles (ADD, creative frenzy) and mutual caretaking rather than malice.
Creative Flow Is Fragile
- Both admit sensitivity and show how small interruptions can derail a creative flow.
- That fragility explains why last-minute changes hit deeper than they seem to others.
Mid-Roll Ruse And Sponsor Bits
- Pete reads a live mid-roll ad break and plugs his shows, then segues into sponsor reads for Dupe and Ritual.
- The hosts use the break to reset the episode and joke about episode structure.