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You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes

Pete Holmes
Comedy
Mental Health
Parenting
Stand-Up Comedy
Relationships
Therapy
Creativity
Spirituality
Personal Growth
Vulnerability
Childhood Memories
Artificial Intelligence
Self-Discovery
Friendship
Social Media
Love
Music
Music Industry
Impressions
Netflix

Everybody has secret weirdness, Pete Holmes gets comedians to share theirs. Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media lemonadamedia.com/

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes1095Founded15 years ago
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BONUS EPISODE! Every Friday, Pete and Val make it weird together!

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Recent Guests

Kelsey Cook
Comedian and Netflix Happy Hour special star
Netflix / Comedian
Episode: Kelsey Cook
Kat Bird
Comedian and guest on the episode, described as a chef and performer
Kat Bird Pod / Kat Bird
Episode: Kat Bird
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
Comedian and guest on the episode
Comedian
Episode: Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Returns
Sona Movsesian
Co-host and writer/producer, known for Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend
Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend / You Made It Weird
Episode: Sona Movsesian
Michael Blaustein
Comedian, co-host of Stiff Socks podcast
Blau Comedy (touring)
Episode: Michael Blaustein
Brian Jordan Alvarez
Creator and star of English Teacher
FX/Hulu English Teacher
Episode: Brian Jordan Alvarez
Alistair Ogden
Episode: Alistair Ogden
Ryan Sickler
Host of The Honeydew and comedian
The Honeydew, Crab Feast/Honeydew on YouTube
Episode: Ryan Sickler Returns
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Actress and podcaster making a guest appearance
Episode: We Made It Weird #256

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Pete Holmes
Host of the show, introducing and moderating the conversation

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 12.4k ratings
  • Holy Shit Pete! Not sure if you know what you just said was a huge fucking revelation, but it was to me. So obvious that's why podcasts develop how they do. Last bastion of creative freedom where someone has time to develop ideas and a rhythm, out of the spotlight of TV and YouTube. Brilliant, yet obvious, thx

    Podcast Addict
    5
    PearlJamily🇨🇦
    24 days ago
  • A masterclass…

    …in unexamined bias, bigotry, and spiritual bypass. Come for the smugness, stay for the cartoonish level of privilege

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    seeonc
    United States24 days ago
  • Crunchyyy to da max

    Yikes.

    Mom of a 10 and 13 year old here. When your 7 year old still can’t sleep without you and tells you she hates you multiple times..you’ve got a problem. Gentle parenting in an epidemic in this country (esp California?)

    Teaching Boundaries and using appropriate verbal discipline is hard work but will help create a human who people might want to be around.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Hoghorse
    United Statesa month ago
  • Podcast Addict
    deboma
    a month ago
  • What a wild ride of a pod

    You never know where you’ll end up. Such organic and curious conversation. I’ve been listening for only a short while but I’m hooked.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SophDawg
    United States2 months ago

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Some listeners critique pacing or guest dynamics, but overall sentiment emphasizes authenticity and growth.
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Brian Jordan Alvarez
Q: Can you tell us about the process of making the pilot?
The guest describes starting with a rough, vibe-driven concept, bringing in collaborators like Paul Sims to add structure, and then iterating on the cafeteria scenes with cross-shooting to capture overlapping dialogue. The pilot's emphasis was on creating a vibey, alive-feeling world and letting character flows and dialogue drive the momentum, rather than forcing a traditional 'beat' structure.
Kate Bowler
Q: How do you distinguish joy from happiness in the context of hardship?
Joy is a deeper, more durable sense of belonging and connection that can endure through suffering, whereas happiness often relies on favorable circumstances and external rewards.
Dan Mintz
Q: What's your take on the tension between writing for TV and performing live?
Mintz explained that live performance requires on‑the‑spot crowd sense and a disciplined approach to timing, while TV writing benefits from tight scripting and careful pacing, with improv sometimes shaping the final product after writers see audience reactions.
Dan Mintz
Q: How did the Tina transformation on Bob's Burgers come about, and what did that moment mean for you?
The decision to test Tina as a girl was stressful but ultimately pivotal; it kept the character alive and proved to be a turning point for the show, validating the bold creative risk.
Dan Mintz
Q: What was it like when you started performing comedy in unfavorable conditions in Boston and Cambridge?
Mintz described feeling intimidated yet drawn to the spotlight, noting that early sets were nerve‑racking but also energizing, and that the anxiety eventually fed his drive to improve and craft structured bits.

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A sharp, humorous interview-style show that blends long-form conversations with personal storytelling. Guests range from comedians and writers to actors and creators, often sharing career origins, craft, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on television, stand-up, and life. The hosts mix candid vulnerability with philosophical and spiritual threads, producing a distinctive vibe that blends humor, curiosity, and introspection. Noteworthy is the emphasis on authentic dialogue, multi-guest dynamics, and a willingness to venture into personal growth, relationships, and creative process across episodes.

A standout feature is the duo hosting approach, pairing punchy banter with thoughtful exploration, and regularly weaving in sponsor reads and pe... more

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3. Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
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