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How Did We Get Weird with Vanessa Bayer and Jonah Bayer

All Things Comedy
Nostalgia
Childhood Memories
Comedy
Punk Rock
Cleveland
Dirty Dancing
Warped Tour
SNL
Prom
Childhood Experiences
Baz Luhrmann
Saturday Night Live
What We Do In the Shadows
Nerf
Chicago Improv
Romeo and Juliet
Saturday Morning Cartoons
Myspace
Sleepover Parties
Block Parties

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 new episode the Bayer siblings are thrilled to welcome writer, producer and dear friend Ariana Jackson! You may know the show "Brilliant Minds" that Ariana currently writes on, but did you know that Ariana formerly wrote and performed and ... more

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

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Ariana Jackson
Writer and producer; alum of Bloomers
Unreal, Riverdale, the 4400; Bloomers alum
Episode: Remember Hypercolor? (with Ariana Jackson)
Ben Walsh
Member of Tigers Jaw, long-time bandmate
Tigers Jaw
Episode: Remember Pass The Pigs? (with Ben Walsh and Brianna Collins of Tigers Jaw)
Brianna Collins
Member of Tigers Jaw, long-time bandmate
Tigers Jaw
Episode: Remember Pass The Pigs? (with Ben Walsh and Brianna Collins of Tigers Jaw)
Josh Gondelman
Comedian, author, producer
Seinfeld Today; John Oliver; Deezus and Miro
Episode: Remember Sideways Stories from Wayside School? (with Josh Gondelman)
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)
Susie Essman
Comedian, actress known for her role as Susie Greene on Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Episode: HOLIDAY RE-RELEASE: Remember Pretending to be Sick to Miss School? (with Susie Essman)

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.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • 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
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    kidmousey
    United States7 days 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 Statesa month 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
    Australia2 months 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

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Remember Sideways Stories from Wayside School? (with Josh Gondelman)
Q: So why don't you tell us what your topic is today, and we'll get into it.
Josh introduces Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar as his topic, describing it as a beloved collection of short stories famous for its chaotic and joyful energy.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About How Did We Get Weird

What is How Did We Get Weird about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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1. Ariana Jackson
2. Ben Walsh
3. Brianna Collins
4. Josh Gondelman
5. Gabe Saporta
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8. Martin Starr

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