You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes

Caroline Rhea discusses comedy influences, physicality on stage, and humorous encounters with celebrities like Jay Leno. The conversation meanders through mispronunciation comedy, dating tales, and reflections on missed opportunities. Topics range from parenting anecdotes to family bonds, quirky conversations, and admiration for Steve Martin. Comedian relationships, encounters with ghosts, and the power of clean comedy are explored, along with reflections on unconditional love and consciousness.

Topics include indoor air pollution and air purification, the power of storytelling, remaking the movie 'Collateral' with swapped roles, the intense pressure on football players, embracing aggression and intensity in life, the benefits of Armra colostrum, the power of priming and gratitude, and taking massive action.

Comedian Shane Torres discusses his new special 'The Blue Eyed Mexican', the struggles of finding work in comedy, the impact of stealing jokes, the challenge of maintaining energy in a room, encounters with skunks, funny festival stories, the pressure on comedians, exploring big dick energy, the absurdity of blue iPhones, the decision not to have children, and funny homeschooling and strip club stories.

Annie Lamott and Neal Allen discuss reducing anxiety through quieting the super ego. They explore nostalgia for Neko candy and spiritual teachings of Diamond Heart. They also delve into fear of death, need for success, and the role of therapy. The chapter on paralysis and impotence covers the role of fear in decision-making. They discuss the ego's survival instinct, exhaustion, and self-loathing.

Guest Justin Martindale, a comedian and host of the Just Sayin' podcast, joins Pete Holmes to discuss topics such as upcoming shows, Mark Marin, growth as comedians, reflections on watching old home movies, dysfunctional relationships and gaslighting, the addictive nature of stimulants, childhood and addiction, repression in the LGBT community, misunderstandings about comedy, mysticism and synchronicities, gender bending, evolution of gender and sexuality acceptance, transgender women in restrooms, and perspectives on spirituality and religion.

Discussion about previous episode and upcoming show, benefits of Golden Hour and other supplements, playful conversations and random sounds, complexities of hair coloring and societal beauty standards, phenomenon of faint memories, exploring masculine energy and finding happiness, importance of intentionality and perspective

Actor Jake Johnson discusses marketing challenges and authenticity in the podcast industry. They also explore the impact of drugs on joy and aging, building a show, and the dynamics of the entertainment industry. The conversation delves into gratitude, personal growth, and dealing with loss. They reflect on projection, facing death, and finding connection. The central theme of a movie focused on self-reliance is explored. They also discuss comedy, show business, and share hilarious comedy bits and funny moments.

In this podcast, Pete and Val discuss the challenges of balancing work and family life, the impact of personal wounds on our personalities, coping mechanisms for dealing with death, the importance of creativity, viewing life as a romantic experience, and reflecting on their early days and challenges as comedians.

Actor and comedian Matt Johnson joins Pete Holmes to discuss topics such as their favorite TV shows, tapping into their inner child, the art of lying and storytelling, not settling for mediocrity, studying Christianity as a way to lose well, the influence of cold weather on mentality and comedy, the differences between the entertainment industries in Canada and the United States, the downsides of living in Los Angeles, fostering childhood creativity and wonder, the challenge of reaching the highest level in video games, the importance of audiences and leaving room for growth in pitching, personal experiences and skepticism towards UFOs, and a funny incident involving their friend Ben Taylor.

Discussion topics include lighthearted banter about music, the power of language, the influence of songs and artists, promotion of sponsors, beliefs and the present moment, reflections on death and atonement, and exploring love and coping mechanisms.