

You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes
Pete Holmes
Everybody has secret weirdness, Pete Holmes gets comedians to share theirs.
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Jan 3, 2024 • 1h 56min
Joe Gatto
Comedian Joe Gatto discusses diabetes, desserts, and frustrations of box office success. They delve into the phenomenon of blood flow during erections, the power of improv, and personal challenges. They talk about misunderstandings, changing perspectives, and the importance of ritual multivitamins for men's health. The conversation also covers dog rescue, buying a house, and unexpectedly getting back together, as well as the desire for a family home and starting a podcast to give motherly advice.

Dec 20, 2023 • 3h 3min
Remembering Kenny DeForest
In this podcast, they discuss morning routines, facial hair, and drinking anecdotes. They also delve into psychedelics, alcohol, and breaking free from societal expectations. The conversation touches on home transformation, masculinity, self-destructive behavior, and toxic masculinity. They share humorous exchanges about soap, race-based advertising, and movie opinions. They discuss the concept of unreliable narrators and the movie 'Joker'. They also share funny anecdotes about sexual health and their harrowing yet transformative experience with mushrooms. They explore the importance of channeling energy, staying active and focused, and the interconnectedness of all things. The podcast concludes with discussions about observations, jokes, existential musings, the concept of salvation, authenticity, and funny incidents in Chicago comedy.

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Dec 13, 2023 • 2h
Steve-O
Steve-O, celebrity stunt performer and comedian, discusses topics such as his evolution in comedy, Tom Cruise's association with Scientology, filming with the agorias, pushing beyond comfort zones, the significance of self-care during the holiday season, exploring the concept of wearing masks, financial insecurity and retirement, compulsion, mental illness, and seeking happiness, addressing disruptions and therapy, addressing unrealistic expectations and heckling in comedy shows, and hilarious pranks and empowering Motley Crew encounters.

Dec 6, 2023 • 2h 30min
Glenn Howerton
Actor Glenn Howerton talks about topics ranging from Liquid Death and alternative drinks, to Neutropics and the transient nature of existence. They discuss the allure of smoking cigarettes, the talented actor Jesse Plummins, movie preferences, unexpected encounters at hotels and resorts, vampires and acting, creating opportunities, cathartic release, benefits of nicotine gum, and the importance of authenticity in performances.

Dec 1, 2023 • 1h 16min
We Made It Weird #159
Topics discussed include tongue scraping and chemical-free personal care products, making up songs in the car, improving attitudes with humor, the difficulty of connecting and the concept of dandruff, nostalgic hair removal mishaps, future challenges, feeling stuffed, and a funny high, and a funny experience reading a chapter book for children.

Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 58min
Malik Elassal
Comedian Malik Elassal talks about masturbation rituals, interpretations of 'God is great', speculating about Mickey Mouse's pants, the impact of a teacher on pursuing acting, mortgaging the present and legacy, survival instincts vs. worrying, the power of asking for help, integrating practices for success, the simplicity and beauty of life, working with special needs kids, and the importance of rules and disciplines.

Nov 24, 2023 • 1h 36min
We Made It Weird #158
The hosts talk about the creative process, the power of the unconscious mind, love and fear, dealing with inner thoughts and emotions, prioritizing family, personal fulfillment, and frustrations with construction delays.

Nov 22, 2023 • 1h 21min
Mike Birbiglia #4
Comedian and actor Mike Birbiglia discusses his new special on Netflix, his friendship with the host, and the concept of a 'day off'. They also talk about their energy levels, a previous episode, staying overnight at someone's place, sleeping arrangements, and the challenges of fitting in beds. The conversation includes humorous discussions about giving up pornography, self-improvement, and therapy, performing comedy on Broadway versus in comedy clubs, and playful conversations about ramen noodles and impressions.

Nov 15, 2023 • 2h 14min
Please Don't Destroy
Ben Marshall, John Higgins, and Martin Herlihy of Please Don't Destroy join the host to discuss their work on SNL and their new movie. They also chat about touring, imposter syndrome, creating sketches, and the dynamics within a comedy group. They share their thoughts on ghosts and UFOs, entertainment on a plane, and the importance of breathing exercises and supplements.

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Nov 8, 2023 • 2h 12min
Rabbi Mordecai Finley
Rabbi Mordecai Finley, a Rabbi, discusses various interesting topics including the official beverages of different religions, sacred geometry and symbol origins, the role of wisdom in spirituality and counseling, taming the monkey mind, the power of slogans, embracing honesty and darkness, reflections on a joke and the power of humor, exploring parenting, evil, and media influence on children, concerns about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the role of comedy and wisdom, handling flight cancellation and questioning the concept of airlines, perception, ontology, and the concept of United as a conscious being, and exploring the meaning of Mitzvah and the act of giving.