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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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This week we have a very special episode with Jonah's childhood guitar teacher, Dave Baker, who is probably better known as the guitarist for the Spazmatics and country music sensation, Kellie Pickler. However before Dave was performing at the White ... more

Get ready for an amazing podcast this week because Tomi Mikula of Delivrd has entered the chat! Despite not really being on social media, Tomi invaded Jonah's high-brow algorithm by negotiating with car dealers in a way that you have to watch to trul... more

On today's classic episode, Vanessa and Jonah are thrilled to welcome their friend Abbi Jacobson! The trio talk about spring holidays, from looking for the afikomen at Passover (Vanessa feels their family's game may have been rigged) to decorating Ea... more

On today's episode the Bayer siblings are thrilled to welcome the hilarious and delightful Blair Socci! We're getting into old games from "Don't Break the Ice" to "Jenga" and when and where we would play. Plus Blair tells us about growing up in Orang... more

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Tomi Mikula
Former car salesman and founder and CEO of Delivrd
Delivrd
Episode: Remember Ghosts and Harmless Scams? (with Tomi Mikula of Delivrd)
Abbi Jacobson
Comedian, actress, writer, producer, and illustrator known for Broad City and A League of Their Own
Episode: RE-AIR: Remember Being a Mall Rat? (with Abbi Jacobson)
Blair Socci
Comedian known for After Midnight, The Late Late Show with James Corden, and her podcast Spaced Out
Episode: Remember Limited Too? (with Blair Socci)
JD Samson
Artist and musician, best known as a member of Le Tigre
Le Tigre / NYU
Episode: LIVE FROM HOUSE OF BLUES CLEVELAND! Remember Orange High School? (with JD Samson)
Kevin Morby
Singer-songwriter, musician
Musician (Dead Oceans)
Episode: Remember Ninja Movies? (with Kevin Morby)
Lisa Gilroy
Actress and comedian; guest on the episode
Episode: Remember Disguising Yourself? (With Lisa Gilroy)
Jason Isbell
Songwriter and musician; started on the Drive-By Truckers; solo artist with The 400 Unit; Weathervanes
Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit
Episode: RE-AIR: Remember Pocket Snacks? (With Jason Isbell)
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)

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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
  • Deeply boring, unskilled interviews

    Lisa Gilroy is an incredible guest and they fumbled her so badly. Answers that dead-ended into silence. Weird audio (maracas?) in the background. Boring. Slow-witted.

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    1
    I Am Megs
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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 States2 months ago
  • Dull

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

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    1
    HMA5000
    United States4 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 States7 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 States8 months ago

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Remember Ghosts and Harmless Scams? (with Tomi Mikula of Delivrd)
Q: Could you explain what Delivrd is, for people who aren't familiar with it?
Mikula says Delivrd takes over the negotiation process, handling the car price, trade-in, add-ons, and accessories so customers can avoid dealership negotiations.
Remember Ghosts and Harmless Scams? (with Tomi Mikula of Delivrd)
Q: Do you feel like there needs to be more regulation, or what do you feel needs to happen?
Mikula argues that more regulation is unlikely to solve car-buying problems, and says competition, including manufacturers selling cars directly, would better serve consumers.
RE-AIR: Remember Being a Mall Rat? (with Abbi Jacobson)
Q: What was your Easter egg hunting setup like?
Jacobson recalls painting eggs with her mother and going to friends' houses for outdoor egg hunts, though she is unsure whether her family hid eggs at home.
RE-AIR: Remember Being a Mall Rat? (with Abbi Jacobson)
Q: Are you related to the Cleveland Jacobsons?
Abbi initially says she does not think so, then realizes she may know the family after Vanessa clarifies that she meant Cleveland rather than Cincinnati.
Remember Limited Too? (with Blair Socci)
Q: How did the ownership changes and 'vanity sizing' controversy affect your memories of Limited Too?
They discuss how the brand's ownership changes, including Too Inc. and Epstein-related controversy, colored their view of the stores; Blair notes the fashion pushed towards larger sizes or perceived overweight labeling, which influenced how they felt about shopping there as kids.

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1. Tomi Mikula
2. Abbi Jacobson
3. Blair Socci
4. JD Samson
5. Kevin Morby
6. Lisa Gilroy
7. Jason Isbell
8. Sarah Chalke

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