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 discuss how those formative years that shaped them into who they are today

  1. 5D AGO

    Remember Infomercials? (with Michelle Collins)

    On today's new episode the Bayer siblings are thrilled to be joined by the hilarious comedian Michelle Collins! Jonah's got a new popcorn maker and the trio get into their favorite popcorn and the exotic places they'll go to get it! Plus Michelle tells us what it was like growing up in Miami and we do a deep dive on her career and a debunk of some false Wikipedia narratives about her! Plus we reminisce on an old favorite, Infomercials! And how kids today don't know the joy that is turning on the tv and being exposed to an extended advertisement! We get into our favorite infomercials, like a knitting machine that Vanessa is still thinking of getting, and our favorite informercial-adjacent products, including a lot of kitchenware that has unfortunately been retired in our homes. And in a rousing game of CHANGE DOT DORK, we discuss the pause of The Real Housewives of Miami, bringing back Dr. Pepper-flavored Lip Smackers, and a campaign to cover the entire top of Pop-Tarts with frosting. This delightful episode is a must-listen!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 6m

  2. APR 27

    Remember Video Arcades (with Brian Diaz of Edna's Goldfish/The Reunion Show)

    This week on the podcast we have HUGE breaking news about our years-long quest to be inducted into our high school's prestigious Hall Of Fame—and we couldn't pick a better guest to share this important moment with than musician, photographer and bass tech, Brian Diaz! We talk about Brian's formative musical experiences from playing saxophone in the Long Island ska band Edna's Goldfish to being the bass tech to some of the biggest artists in rock such as Mark Hoppus and Pete Wentz. We also discuss the fact that Brian and Jonah's first concert experience was Guns N' Roses, a band Brian has not only worked for but actually performed with during soundcheck while working for bassist Duff McKagan! We also get into the topic of video arcades, from pumping quarters into Ms. Pac Man as a kid to hanging out at Barcades as an adult. We also explore the appeal of pinball, the logistics of having a full-sized arcade game in your apartment and basing your favorite restaurant on their video game selection. Finally in a round of CHANGE DOT DORK we debate the merits of petitions advocating for more left-handed guitars, bringing back classic Pizza Hut vibes and inducting Alice In Chains into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Say hi to Brian if you see him on the road and you can check out his amazing street and music photography at https://www.briandiazphoto.com!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 15m

  3. APR 20

    Remember Getting Beat Up? (with Craig Wedren of Shudder To Think)

    You know Craig Wedren as the frontman for the post-hardcore band Shudder To Think and composer for the soundtrack of your favorite television shows and movies, but were you aware he grew up as a scrappy kid in the Cleveland suburbs just like us? From sharing the same hangouts as Jonah to participating in his high school's theatre program like Vanessa, we share a long list of similarities. However one thing we don't share is getting beat up, something that happened to Craig quite a few times due to his dedication to punk fashion and desire for attention from girls. However it's not all dark: We also talk about Craig's lifelong friendship with collaborator (and former band manager) David Wain, what it was like performing on Lollapalooza '94 and the origins of his seventh grade band, Immoral Majority. As if that wasn't enough, we play a game of YESTOLGIA OR NOSTALIGA where we debate the Robocop reboot, the return of Kentucky Fried Chicken's honey barbeque flavor and Mr. Pibb's second act. Be sure to pick up the deluxe edition of Craig's album, "Dream Dreaming" which is available now!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    59 min

  4. APR 13

    Remember High School Hangouts?

    This week on the podcast, the Bayer siblings lament the demise of the Dunkin' Donuts in Solon where Jonah spent his teenage years with other young punks, talking about NOFX and eating Bavarian cream doughnuts. We explore why you need to tear down an entire building to build a drive-through, the rise of "grab and go" food culture (the breakfast crowd is lovin' it) and the rise of the "third place." We also discuss our own third places growing up, from the roller rink to friends' houses and explain why a cafe inside of a bank will never be a fun place to hang out, no matter how much the marketers want to convince you otherwise! We also deter into our teenaged fashion choices and if we ever truly felt cool as kids in any environment. Finally we play a round of CHANGE DOT DORK where we debate the merits of rebranding Chuck E. Cheese as an escape room, building a multi-purpose ice and roller skating rink in Kentucky and preventing Dunkin' Donuts from building a dive through in one community who values city planning over crullers.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    49 min

  5. APR 6

    Remember Hypercolor? (with Ariana Jackson)

    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 sang as a member of BLOOMERS? That's right, we get into Ariana and Vanessa's time in their collegiate all-female sketch comedy and musical parody troupe, plus Vanessa reveals another very cool Bloomer that she got to work with recently! And we reminisce about the times when Jonah and then Ariana visited Vanessa when she was working on a cruise ship, and how Jonah sadly missed some serious ship glow-ups. Plus we get into the iconic fashion trend that was HYPERCOLOR and how we loved our color-shifting outfits. And we get into the trend before the trend (Freezy Freakies, anyone?) and does color-changing clothing still exist today? (Spoiler alert: it does!) And finally, in a delightful game of CHANGE DOT DORK, we're discussing bringing back Philadelphia Cream Cheese Snack Bars, getting a female cereal mascot out there, and should Weird Al perform at the Superbowl Halftime Show? (Duh) So please enjoy this wonderful episode with our Bloom-Tastic friend!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 11m

  6. MAR 30

    Remember Pass The Pigs? (with Ben Walsh and Brianna Collins of Tigers Jaw)

    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 playing music together for 20 years and how the town of Scranton has handled the influence of "The Office" for better or worse. We also get into Ben's now defunct but still beloved doughnut shop, the Philly doughnut scene in general and how Tigers Jaw uses their tour rider as an excuse to try new cereal options. Finally we get into our topic, the board game Pass The Pigs, which started at Ben's grandmother's house (Brianna's grandmother had a Sega, no big deal) and is now gifted by Tigers Jaw to the bands that open for them... with the light gambling aspect being fully optional. Finally we play a round of YES-TALGIA OR NO-STALGIA where we discuss the return of McDonald's Shamrock Shake, another Charlie's Angels reboot and is Progresso's viral Soup Drops candy really something worth savoring? Don't forget to check out Tigers Jaw's brand new album "Lost On You" which is available now on Hopeless Records and make sure to catch them on tour when they come to your town!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 5m
  7. Remember Sideways Stories from Wayside School? (with Josh Gondelman)

    MAR 23

    Remember Sideways Stories from Wayside School? (with Josh Gondelman)

    This week on the podcast the Bayer siblings are thrilled to welcome brilliant comedian and absolute delight Josh Gondelman! First we get into Jonah picking out a new phone and discuss the many color options and ask how so many people  are so sure of what color they want?? And we try to figure out what's going on with home shopping networks selling precious metals and jewels so urgently before "they close the mine"?! Plus we get into Josh's favorite childhood book "Sideways Stories from Wayside School" which is silly and fun but is Vanessa still haunted by the story of Jenny arriving late to school? And we get into books making us hungry and Vanessa asks the important question: how long would it take you to eat your bedroom full of pasta? And finally in a rousing game of LEGIT MOAN OR UNNECESSARY GROAN, the trio discuss complaints about stores being open on Thanksgiving, sale coats being on the same rack as non-sale coats, and someone feeling their hospital should be taken off the list of best hospitals for an insane reason. Be sure to check out this hilarious episode and Josh's hilarious YouTube special "Positive Reinforcement" or see him on tour in your city soon!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    57 min
  8. Remember Nintendo 64? (with Gabe Saporta of Midtown & Cobra Starship)

    MAR 16

    Remember Nintendo 64? (with Gabe Saporta of Midtown & Cobra Starship)

    This week on the podcast we joined by musician, music manager and car wash enthusiaist, Gabe Saporta of the bands Midtown and Cobra Starship We talk about Gabe's journey from Uruguay to New Jersey and how he became involved in the punk and hardcore scene as a kid. We also talk the inspiration behind Gabe's moisturizer company Brotege, get a lesson in entrenpeneurship and learn what it was like to write a hit song for the soundtrack of the flim, "Snakes On A Plane."  We also learn that 2026 is the year of the Libra and get tips from Gabe on how to solve a Rubik's Cube in two minutes! Finally, we get into our topic of Nintendo 64, from playing GoldenEye 007 to calling the Nintendo Tip Hotline with help beating Zelda, we get deep into the history for this legendary console. For today's game, We also hear about Gabe's ingenous idea to prevent cheating during the GoldeEye split screen view. We also play a game of LEGIT MOAN OR UNNECESSARRY GROAN where we discuss complaining about red light cameras, doctor office waiting rooms and cell phone etiquette. Our listeners can use the code "WEIRD" to get their first month's subscription of Brotege for $10 or use the link brotege.com/discount/WEIRD. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 8m
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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 discuss how those formative years that shaped them into who they are today

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