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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
Artificial Intelligence
Vulnerability
Childhood Memories
Self-Discovery
Friendship
Social Media
Love
Music
Music Industry
Impressions
Consciousness

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

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Tony Robbins
Motivational speaker and author who led a high-profile event the hosts attended
Tony Robbins events
Episode: We Made It Weird #269
Mirabai Star
Mystic and writer, friend of the hosts, involved with spiritual guidance
All Saints Church event in Pasadena
Episode: We Made It Weird #269
Father Greg Boyle
Founder of Homeboy Industries, speaker and community leader
All Saints Church Pasadena event
Episode: We Made It Weird #269
Phil Rosenthal
Television producer, chef, and creator of Somebody Feed Phil
Somebody Feed Phil / Everybody Loves Raymond
Episode: We Made It Weird #235 (Re-Release)
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Astrophysicist and science communicator
American Museum of Natural History / Cosmos
Episode: Neil deGrasse Tyson Returns
Robbie Hoffman
Comedian; app founder mentioned as featured guest for this episode
Episode: We Made It Weird #268
Robby Hoffman
Comedian and writer performing and producing
Independent
Episode: Robby Hoffman
Gabriella Lester
Magician, escapologist, and TV producer
Magician and TV producer
Episode: Gabriella Lester
Ryan Ridley
Writer and voice actor on Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty / Adult Swim
Episode: Ryan Ridley

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

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 12.5k ratings
  • Shushhhh

    Please

    Be less talky.

    You big cheery covert-narcissist.

    You didn’t let Fred or Carrie speak because you’re so excited, like a puppy, spluttering out your inane mutterings.

    I feel genuinely sorry for you.

    It must be a nightmare.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    786539
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Books Pete Recommends!!

    I wish Pete would have an episode or put out a list of the books that have most influenced his thinking or had the most impact on his life. He mentions so many writers in different episodes. Would love to hear a show about books that have most influenced his thoughts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    noelani6696
    United States2 months ago
  • More than I bargained for 10/10

    Thanks Pete. Great show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the last of the nicknames
    United States2 months ago
  • 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🇨🇦
    3 months 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 States3 months ago

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Some listeners critique pacing or guest dynamics, but overall sentiment emphasizes authenticity and growth.
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Gabriella Lester
Q: Can you share a moment when magic intersected with meaning beyond entertainment?
Gabriella recounts performing for a family friend with cancer, turning a difficult moment into a memorable, uplifting experience, illustrating how magic can offer joy and wonder in tough times.
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.

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