You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes

Author Ryan Holiday talks about his new book 'Right Thing, Right Now!' exploring ethical dilemmas, the role of two presidents, reflections on aging, taking responsibility for ethical choices, morality in guest selection, promoting addictive products, theories about Jesus, Pontius Pilate's dilemma, anxiety, critique of children's books, UFOs, and communal amenities.

Topics include improving sleep with mouth tape, nostalgic MySpace memories, hip hop slang debate, cultural appropriation, American superheroes, inner conflicts, admiration for filmmaker Matt Johnson, film humorously faking the moon landing, navigating family dynamics and setting boundaries, and healing relationships in challenging family dynamics.

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Topics discussed include accents and regional differences, unconventional audio content in cars, porn phases and humorous song interpretations, ASMR, British culture, fascination with breasts, attraction to depth, TV bottle episodes, inner child work, and healing from trauma.

Comedian Kathleen Madigan and Pete Holmes discuss hilarious encounters with John Goodman and Dolly Parton! They explore family farm life, Catholic traditions, and the differences between Protestant and Catholic beliefs. The conversation touches on rural encounters with the 'Burns boys,' diverse political views, and the comedy journey on the road. They also share funny stories about beer hangovers, reflections on career aspirations, and amusing musings on Q-tips and helicopter rescues.

Comedian Mike Birbiglia joins in for playful banter and reflections on plastic-free choices, aesthetics, and podcasting challenges. They compare comedic styles to cream cheese and delve into the absurdity of the Dewey Decimal System. The conversation explores relationships with parents, veganism, and punk rock rebellion, with witty food jokes and admiration for Homeboy Industries' social impact.

The hosts discuss surreal experiences, therapy approaches, imaginative scenarios, inner child connection, directing projects, childhood collaboration, adult creativity, and engaging reality show moments.

Phil Rosenthal, star of Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix, engages in hilarious banter about food, society, and comedy. Topics include cultural perceptions of cleanliness, unique food preferences, and creating opportunities in creative fields. The conversation also delves into sitcom dynamics, comedy writing nuances, and the importance of authenticity in creative work.

In this bonus episode, Pete and Val discuss eco-friendly hair care products and family games. They explore the evolution of attention spans in cinema and analyze movies, boxing, and horror films. The conversation reflects on AI consumption and self-deception, therapy benefits, and struggles with decision paralysis. They also touch on prioritizing personal life over work and the evolution of humor as a survival strategy.

Judy Greer joins Pete Holmes in a fun chat about acting experiences, navigating fame, giving advice, and humorous anecdotes. They discuss friendships, parenting in the spotlight, managing advice, comedic genius, vegan cheese dilemmas, sleep enhancement, and nostalgic movie musings. The conversation is filled with light-hearted banter, quirky discussions about farts, George Clooney, flight attendants, gluttony, philosophical musings, and gift-giving memories.