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How Did We Get Weird with Vanessa Bayer and Jonah Bayer

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Pee Wee's Big Adventure

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 podcast we are joined by longtime bandmates and honorary siblings, Ben Walsh and Brianna Collins of the band Tigers Jaw! We start the episode with Jonah's adventures selling a used air fryer, what its been like for Ben and Brianna to be pl... more

This week on the podcast the Bayer siblings are thrilled to welcome brilliant comedian and absolute delight Josh Gondelman! First we get into Jonah picking out a new phone and discuss the many color options and ask how so many people  are so sure of ... more

This week on the podcast we joined by musician, music manager and car wash enthusiaist, Gabe Saporta of the bands Midtown and Cobra Starship We talk about Gabe's journey from Uruguay to New Jersey and how he became involved in the punk and hardcore s... more

You know Tim Kasher as the frontman for Cursive and The Good Life, but did you know that Tim and his mom were also the masterminds between a secret Beanie Baby scam that saw them selling Ty Bears for thousands of dollars through the Omaha World Heral... more

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Recent Guests

Gabe Saporta
Musician; founder of Brotege skincare; former Midtown and Cobra Starship frontman
Brotege; Midtown; Cobra Starship
Episode: Remember Nintendo 64? (with Gabe Saporta of Midtown & Cobra Starship)
Tim Kasher
Musician and screenwriter, known for Cursive and The Good Life; hosts Musical Puke
Cursive; The Good Life; Musical Puke
Episode: Remember The Secret Beanie Baby Scam? (with Tim Kasher of Cursive)
Michael James Scott
Actor and singer best known as the Genie in Broadway's Aladdin; on Scrubs revival
Broadway / Disney Theatricals / Scrubs
Episode: Remember Pagers? (with Michael James Scott)
Martin Starr
Actor, producer, and writer known for roles in Party Down and Freaks and Geeks.
Episode: Remember First Memorable Candy Experiences? (with Martin Starr)
Eddie Breckenridge
Drummer of the post-hardcore band Thrice
Thrice
Episode: Remember Water Balloons? (with Eddie and Riley Breckenridge of Thrice)
Riley Breckenridge
Bassist of the post-hardcore band Thrice
Thrice
Episode: Remember Water Balloons? (with Eddie and Riley Breckenridge of Thrice)
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Emmy-nominated and Tony-winning actor.
Dinner's On Me
Episode: Remember Lemonade Stands? (with Jesse Tyler Ferguson)
Barry Johnson
Lead singer and guitarist of the punk band Joyce Manor
Joyce Manor
Episode: Remember Hanging Out At Bars? (with Barry Johnson of Joyce Manor)
Chad Gilbert
Guitarist, producer, and songwriter known for his band New Found Glory, and his advocacy for punk rock culture
New Found Glory
Episode: Remember Movie Soundtracks? Pt II (with Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory)

Hosts

Vanessa Bayer
Host of the show (co-host) with strong ties to the ongoing series.
Jonah Bayer
Co-host with a focus on music and pop culture nostalgia, often driving playful segments.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • 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 States23 days 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
    Australiaa month ago
  • Nut

    Soul mate

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sean Brierty
    United States2 months ago
  • My favorite podcast!

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CornflakeGuy13
    United States3 months ago
  • 😂😂😂

    Vanessa saying “Sean Duffy can absolutely F off”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @ssskyler
    United States4 months ago

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Remember The Secret Beanie Baby Scam? (with Tim Kasher of Cursive)
Q: Be it Beanie Babies or the broader toy-store hustle, what was your history with Beanie Babies during the peak?
Tim describes his deep knowledge of Beanie Babies, the independent retailer dynamics Ty Beanie Babies fostered, and the stretch of the craze that led to a lucrative side business at his mother's Village Toy Maker store, including the urge to hold back rare bears to maximize profit and fund touring.
Remember First Memorable Candy Experiences? (with Martin Starr)
Q: What do you think of fancy candies?
I think there's space for fancy candy, though they often charge too much.
Remember First Memorable Candy Experiences? (with Martin Starr)
Q: What were you like as like a little kid?
I had a lot of energy and was very difficult to pin down.
Remember Lemonade Stands? (with Jesse Tyler Ferguson)
Q: Why does this hold a special place in your heart?
For me, it was something that I would do every summer and a way to connect with the community.
Remember Lab Schools? (with Kim Gordon)
Q: You mentioned that your personality as a kid was artistic. Were you funny? Were you serious?
I was pretty artistic. Like I was good with my hands. I remember in kindergarten, they taught us how to make elephants out of clay, and I was good at it.

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Two siblings host a nostalgic, lighthearted interview show where they reminisce about toys, trends, and pop culture from their formative years while chatting with guests whoCross a broad spectrum of entertainment and music. Episodes often center on personal memories, era-specific nostalgia, and behind-the-scenes stories, blending humor with candid career insights from actors, musicians, and creators. A standout element is the strong sibling dynamic—playful banter, genuine curiosity, and a warm, welcoming tone that makes deep-cut nostalgic moments accessible to a broad audience. The mix of high-profile guests and deeply personal reminiscences makes it easy for potential listeners to gauge whether a given episode—and the ongoing format—will r... more

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Recent guests on How Did We Get Weird include:

1. Gabe Saporta
2. Tim Kasher
3. Michael James Scott
4. Martin Starr
5. Eddie Breckenridge
6. Riley Breckenridge
7. Jesse Tyler Ferguson
8. Barry Johnson

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