
Before sibling duo Vanessa Bayer and Jonah Bayer took the comedy, music and general world by storm, they were just some lil weirdo kids. Joined by exciting guests who also started out this way, they reminisce about everything from toys to trends on How Did We Get Weird? Unless you’re a monster, you’ll want to listen to this nostalgia-filled, hilarious and surprisingly sweet podcast where they disc... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 236 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Comedy InterviewsSociety & CultureComedy | |||

The Bayers' longtime friend and iconic musician Jenny Lewis stops by the podcast this week to discuss the time that she and Vanessa took Jonah to get his first ever pedicure! If that story isn't exciting enough, we also discuss Jenny's childhood acti... more
Our pal Ben Gibbard from Death Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service is back on the podcast to dig a little deeper into his formative years. From waking up super early in the morning for swim practice to working during the summer as a lifeguard to now... more
On today's new episode the Bayer siblings are thrilled to welcome their friend hilarious and extremely cool friend Jessy Hodges! You may know that Jessy starts in the new hit Apple show MAXIMUM PLEASURE GUARANTEED but did you know that she has tried ... more
This week, the Bayers welcome Mike Kinsella of American Football to the podcast! We talk about Mike eating deep dish as a little kid growing up in the Chicago suburbs, playing shows with Cap'n Jazz as a teenager and owning the most controversial base... more
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Once you realize how much they say “yeah” it becomes unlistenable. yeah, yeah yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH
Right up my alley. So glad to find that one of the SNL greats has a podcast. Vanessa, sibling fun, and nostalgia?! Yes please!
I love this sibling duo’s energy. Love listening to them talk about their lives and what they remember from their childhood.
I’m so excited that Vanessa is on the reboot of Scrubs, as this show was such a special part of my 20’s.
Soul mate
I love this podcast so much. I’m around the same age as Vanessa and Jonah and also grew up in the Midwest and love music so this hits all the nostalgia notes I need to start my week every Monday.
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A lighthearted, nostalgia-tinged interview show hosted by two siblings who grew up in the spotlight, often pairing personal childhood anecdotes with interviews from musicians, comedians, actors, and writers. Episodes cycle through pop culture touchstones, toys, fashion, and the era-defining moments that shaped guests, with a playful game or segment prompting memorable takes. The format tends toward warm, candid conversations blended with humor and a clear appreciation for early career paths, making it easy for potential listeners to relate to both the hosts and their guests. A standout is the mix of breadth (from indie bands to TV writers) and depth (story-driven nostalgia and career insights), which can be especially appealing to listeners... more
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2. Fred Armisen
3. Claudia O'Doherty
4. Dean Spunt
5. Michelle Collins
6. Brian Diaz
7. Craig Wedren
8. Ariana Jackson
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