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How Did We Get Weird with Vanessa Bayer and Jonah Bayer

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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

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On today's episode the Bayer siblings are thrilled to welcome their friend Sarah Chalke! Sarah and Vanessa talk about returning to Season 2 of the "Scrubs" revival and while Vanessa is relatively new to the show, she has a lot of tips for Sarah re: c... more

This week we are joined by our old friend and musician Jonah Matranga! You probably know him from his musical projects such as Far, onelinedrawing, New End Original, Gratitude and more, but did you know Vanessa and Jonah saw him perform 20 years ago?... more

This week on the podcast we are joined by Julia Stainer from the band Ratboys! You know all about her music career but did you know that she was an early employee of Instacart, is in multiple fantasy football leagues and is a Wikipedia aficionado? It... more

The Bayer siblings are so excited to welcome actor and comedian Will Forte to the podcast. You know Will from "Saturday Night Live," "MacGruber" and "The Last Man On Earth," but did you know that he grew up eating a Sausage Cheese Zombie before early... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Chalke
Actress known for Becky on Roseanne, Dr. Elliot Reed on Scrubs
Guest on How Did We Get Weird
Episode: Remember 80's Fashion? (With Sarah Chalke)
Jonah Matranga
Singer-songwriter known for Far, One Line Drawing, Gratitude
Self / Musician
Episode: Remember Being Named Jonah? with Jonah Matranga of Far and onelinedrawing)
Julia Steiner
Vocalist and guitarist in Ratboys
Ratboys
Episode: Remember The Sims? (Julia Stainer of Ratboys)
Will Forte
Comedian and actor known for Saturday Night Live, The Last Man on Earth, and MacGruber
Will Forte
Episode: RE-AIR: Remember Sports Cards? (With Will Forte)
X Mayo
Comedian, producer, Emmy-nominated writer for The Daily Show
X Mayo / Who Made the Potato Salad Show
Episode: Remember The Spice Girls? (With X Mayo)
Kate Shellenbach
Legendary drummer, founding member of Beastie Boys, Emmy-winning producer
Luscious Jackson, Beastie Boys, Ellen DeGeneres Show
Episode: Remember Sneaking into Clubs? (with Kate Shellenbach)
Caren Beilin
Author, assistant professor of English at Case Western Reserve University; fiction editor for Cleveland Review of Books
Case Western Reserve University; Cleveland Review of Books
Episode: Remember Going to Restaurants with your Family? (with Caren Beilin)
Gil Ozeri
Actor, comedian and writer; current writer on A Hundred Percent and host of Good Science
Netflix project A Hundred Percent; Good Science podcast
Episode: Remember Red Pistachios? (with Gil Ozeri)
Jim Ward
Guitarist and vocalist from Sparta and At The Drive-In
Sparta, At The Drive-In
Episode: Remember Blowing on Nintendo Cartridges? (with Jim Ward of Sparta and At The Drive-In)

Hosts

Vanessa Bayer
Host of the show; prominent comedian and actor with a history on SNL; collaborative energy with her brother.
Jonah Bayer
Co-host and sibling collaborator; brings punk/DIY background and supportive dynamic in conversations.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Dorks like me!!!

    Full of YES!! I could Midwestern, 80’s & 90’s nostalgia dork out with the Bayers - until they bring back Jolt Cola.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    David Gibbs Portland 4444
    United States25 days ago
  • Dull

    I love Vanessa and I love Jonah but this podcast is so dull. A lot of monotone and unenthusiastic. Bummed.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    HMA5000
    United States2 months ago
  • The (((((( yeah ))))) podcast

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    kidmousey
    United States5 months ago
  • How did I not know about this podcast?!

    Right up my alley. So glad to find that one of the SNL greats has a podcast. Vanessa, sibling fun, and nostalgia?! Yes please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmberE
    United States6 months ago
  • Nostalgia

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MummaMite
    Australia7 months ago

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Remember 80's Fashion? (With Sarah Chalke)
Q: What was your first big acting break, and how did you handle it at school?
Sarah describes balancing grade 12 with a major TV role, negotiating hiatus weeks to graduate with friends while moving to LA for the show, and learning the realities of industry timelines.
Remember 80's Fashion? (With Sarah Chalke)
Q: Was it intimidating coming onto the Roseanne set as Becky's replacement?
Sarah explains that naive naivety helped her absorb the opportunity and not be overwhelmed, and that the cast and crew's dynamic made the experience feel exciting rather than terrifying.
Remember Being Named Jonah? with Jonah Matranga of Far and onelinedrawing)
Q: What are your first memories of being named Jonah?
Jonah Matranga explains there was essentially no other Jonah around, making the name feel unique and defining his early identity.
Remember The Sims? (Julia Stainer of Ratboys)
Q: What drew you to The Sims and how did you start playing?
Julia explains she fell into The Sims as a creative outlet, crafting houses and stories for her sims, and gradually appreciating the sandbox nature and ability to design live environments.
Remember The Spice Girls? (With X Mayo)
Q: By the way, how did you get into this line of work and decide this is what you were going to do?
X Mayo explains her upbringing in a church-centered community, the pull between performance and steady work, and how connections from that world helped launch her acting and production career, eventually leading to roles on screen and a pathway to writing and producing.

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1. Sarah Chalke
2. Jonah Matranga
3. Julia Steiner
4. Will Forte
5. X Mayo
6. Kate Shellenbach
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8. Gil Ozeri

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