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Weirder Together with Ben Lee and Ione Skye

Ben Lee
Creativity
Sydney
Music
Australia
Art
Mental Health
Personal Growth
Hollywood
Los Angeles
Cults
Melbourne
Relationships
Tom Robbins
Led Zeppelin
Jill Sobule
Memoir
Kanye West
Mint Mobile
Friendship
Nostalgia

A weekly culture-recap podcast from Ben Lee and Ione Skye - two eccentric, married, artists.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes309Founded5 years ago
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Latest Episodes

We cover a lot of ground this week.

Ben has a theory about interpretive singers — Celine Dion, Frank Sinatra, Kylie Minogue — as blank canvases who become icons not through their work but through their personal story. Then Ione delivers her definiti... more

We sat down with Shonen Knife in Australia on their current tour, and it was a profoundly rad chat.

We talked about sneaking guitars past conservative parents in 80s Osaka, leaving a salary job after “two years and 15 days,” and how a single postal... more

We’re back from Japan in full, and we’ve got a lot to catch up on.

We hadn’t told you about Ghibli Park yet — Ione became a “soft girl” walking through the sets of Howl’s Moving Castle and Kiki’s house, and Ben has thoughts on why Disneyland feels p... more

We’re back in Sydney from Japan (still mourning the bidets) and we have a special guest in town from LA — our friend Franki Chan, founder of IHEARTCOMIX.

Franki started IHEARTCOMIX in 2003 throwing parties with Steve Aoki in the indie sleaze era, wi... more

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Recent Guests

Franki Chan
Founder of IHEARTCOMIX, a creative marketing agency focused on entertainment and music
IHEARTCOMIX
Episode: Marvel Marketing, LA Party Wars, Punk Rock Principles — Franki Chan of IHEARTCOMIX
Georgia Maq
Musician and subject of the episode
Camp Cope
Episode: Georgia Maq: The Girl in Black
Gerry Beckley
Singer-songwriter, member of America
America (band)
Episode: Hanging with Gerry Beckley (America)
Damon Herriman
Actor in film and theatre
Australian actor
Episode: Damon Herriman. Napa Boys. Elvis EPIC. Brisbane.
Alexei Toliopoulos
Comedian and podcaster, Australia's premier film critic
Episode: Talking Oscars with Alexei Toliopoulos
Tay Blunt
Member of the band Fvneral
Fvneral
Episode: Hanging with Tay Blunt (FVNERAL)
Griffin Dunne
Actor and author, known for his roles in 'American Werewolf in London' and 'After Hours'
Film industry
Episode: Luscious Jackson. Diane Keaton. Alan Partridge. Griffin Dunne.
Sally Seltmann
Australian singer-songwriter and multi-hyphenate artist
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Episode: Hanging with Sally Seltmann
Meg Washington
A musician whose question prompted the discussion
Independent Artist
Episode: WT Listener Questions - Have you ever given away something you regret?

Hosts

Ione Skye
Actress and host; co-host of a culturally attuned, long-running show.
Ben Lee
Musician and host; central creative voice and collaborator in long-running discussions on culture.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 256 ratings
  • Ouch

    Name droppers delight

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Eixhwkunknownb
    New Zealand4 months ago
  • Overtalkers.com

    Overtalkers and nasasists gather round

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Eixhwk
    New Zealanda year ago
  • My kinda weird

    Absolutely love this podcast, it’s my new favourite.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Maree Kim
    Australiaa year ago
  • sometime sickening sometimes joyous

    Should be called self loving talk over the top of me namedroppers

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Eixhwk
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Very soothing listen

    I love this podcast and there’s one thing that bothers me that I feel compelled to say. I feel like Ben polices Ione’s “tangents” which honestly don’t even feel like tangents to me, they just feel like a natural way of telling a story. And he even does that to himself a little bit. This is actually a testament to how much I like the podcast that I want to hear more and every time he moves it along faster I wish he wouldn’t. Anyway love you both!

    Apple Podcasts
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    n129
    United Statesa year ago

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Many appreciate the duo's honesty and the sense of being part of a long-running, intimate conversation.
Fans note insider pop-culture storytelling paired with thoughtful, practical creativity insight.
Listeners praise the warm, natural banter and strong connection between the hosts.

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Talking Points

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Shonen Knife on 45 Years of Punk, KISS, and Why Tennis Is the Secret to Rock and Roll
Q: What's the secret? Forty-five years in a rock band.
Naoko says she focuses on the near future and keeps busy with upcoming work. She also says playing tennis helps the band stay fit and less tired after shows.
Shonen Knife on 45 Years of Punk, KISS, and Why Tennis Is the Secret to Rock and Roll
Q: What was the underground scene like in Japan through the 80s?
Osaka had many independent underground bands, while Tokyo's scene was more mainstream. Shonen Knife played with underground bands in Osaka and nearby Kyoto.
Marvel Marketing, LA Party Wars, Punk Rock Principles — Franki Chan of IHEARTCOMIX
Q: So wait, let's talk about the transition then into moving out of parties and putting out records and all of that into, now you've worked with Marvel, you have this, these are major corporate relationships where you are. I've always viewed you as like, I was saying this to you the other night, I think part of what these companies, a huge part of what they saw in you was they were getting a fan who could speak fan language. And even just the name of the company, Iheartcomix, they were buying your love of the medium. And what does that look like? Like now, what does your job look like in this, you know, in this new world?
Chan says IHEARTCOMIX combines a strong understanding of fandom with insider business knowledge, then translates cultural insight into campaigns that resonate online. Its current work uses the same audience and creative ingredients as its early parties, applied on a much larger scale.
Marvel Marketing, LA Party Wars, Punk Rock Principles — Franki Chan of IHEARTCOMIX
Q: Coming from punk rock and skate culture and comic culture, this is underground culture that was incredibly protective against corporate interests. You must have hit that conflict very early of, if I am going to be building bridges between underground culture and corporate culture, what am I giving up? What's the risk here?
Chan says the key was working on his own terms. He came from a political DIY punk background, but believed that artists could retain their values while reaching larger audiences. As the internet made independent publishing and career-building more accessible, he felt the old fights had changed and creators could use their access to advance their own ideas.
Daine: The Underground Pop Darling on Flops, Fame, and Why She's Glad She Didn't Blow Up at 19
Q: How do you view the role of the fan/edit culture around your music?
She discusses the mixed impact of fan edits and the ethical considerations of paid promotion versus genuine fan engagement.

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A witty, intimate culture-recap hosted by a married duo who blend memoir, celebrity stories, and artistic insight with candid banter. Episodes span art-house culture, music and film history, celebrity moments, and personal relationship dynamics, often weaving in practical reflections on creativity, collaboration, and aging in the limelight. The format tends to mix heartfelt anecdotes with thoughtful critique, creating a welcoming vibe that fans describe as warm, funny, and endlessly engaging. A standout trait is the authentic, long-running partnership between the hosts, which informs both their storytelling and guest dynamics, making it a compelling listen for listeners who enjoy cultural critique delivered with personality.

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