You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes

Deep conversations on trauma healing, self-discovery, and family dynamics. Humorous reflections on upbringing and personal growth. Exploration of re-parenting and setting boundaries. Insights on vulnerability, therapy, and regulating emotions. Rediscovering motivation through weightlifting for personal growth.

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The hosts discuss immune revival products and brain enhancement drinks, emotional healing through comedy post-divorce, impact of algorithms and AI on human connection, values of hard work in Western culture, inspiration through craftsmanship, parenting tactics, explaining Pride month to kids, and sharing coming out stories.

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.