LIVE FROM HOUSE OF BLUES CLEVELAND! Remember Orange High School? (with JD Samson)

This week please enjoy our live podcast at House of Blues Cleveland! Just ahead of Jonah and Vanessa being inducted into the their school's Hall of Fame, they are joined by their friend and fellow Orange Schools alum JD Samson for a delightful evening! From Family Feud BTS details to recounting our days walking the Halls of Orange High School (and a very sweet Middle School story about Jonah told firsthand by his fifth grade teacher Mrs. Barron who was in the audience!) to a delightful Q&A, you won't want to miss this nostalgic episode!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on the podcast we are joined by musician, Kevin Morby! From his early days checking out music in Kansas City to dropping out of high school with $600 in his pocket to move to New York City, Kevin tells us about his journey from aspiring musician to full-time rocker. We also get into the nostalgic topic of ninja movies, from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Three Ninjas, we discuss our favorite movies from the era. Kevin also learns in real time that he's listed as a notable student on kickboxer Dale Cook's Wikipedia page in case you were looking for a way to connect Kevin to the film "American Kickboxer 2." Why were so many movies we watched as kids like "Flight Of The Navigator" or "My Girl" kind of dark? We all discuss it, but don't really know. Finally in a game of YESTOLGIA OR NOSTALGIA we discuss the return of classic menu items at Taco Bell, HGTV's new nineties house renovation show hosted by Jaleel White and the return of Blue Bell's "Tin Roof" flavored ice cream. So get peanut butter and jelly in your favorite ride and strap in for this amazing podcast! Thanks to our sponsor: Talkiatry!Head to Talkiatry.com/WEIRD to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's new episode the Bayer siblings are thrilled to welcome their friend the hilarious Lisa Gilroy! You may know Lisa from her scene stealing turns on both seasons of "Jury Duty" but did you she spent a lot of time doing character work as a kid dressing up in disguises? And did an inadvertant adult disguise lead to Jonah having a mustache? Plus we hear about Lisa's childhood growing up in freezing Alberta, Canada where she would often walking to school in the dark! And we talk about nap time as a kid where we all just went to sleep... on the ground? Plus we get into the various ways we broke into our own houses as kids (and adults in Jonah's case). And Lisa tells us how she managed to not laugh while playing such funny characters on Jury Duty and Vanessa gets into her record (self-rewarded) of not breaking on SNL. Finally, in a rousing game of YES OR NOSTALGIA we're diving into the return of micro-fringe (bangs), Spaceball 2 starring Rick Moranis (yay!) and which new Oreo flavor will stick around (Banana Pudding). Be sure to listen to this delightful episode or you might get a "Face Wash" the next time it's snowing!Thanks to our sponsor: Talkiatry!Head to Talkiatry.com/WEIRD to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We could not be more excited to welcome our close personal friend to the podcast this week: Musician and actor, Jason Isbell! You've heard him talk about his '59 Les Paul but have you heard Isbell break down the difference between dry snacks, snacks that are a test of class and snacks that are a proof of class? Plus, from transporting Kudos bars to Handi-Snacks, we talk about the benefits of Jason's proto-grunge ensembles of cargo pants and flannel shirts. We also discuss why so many heavy metal musicians are nice people, Jason's real-life encounters with members of Metallica and Pearl Jam and what it was like being raised by teenage parents and lots of grandparents in Alabama. As if that weren't enough, we finish up with a round of CHANGE.DORK where we weigh in on important petitions regarding Primus signature guitars, Georgia Gold vs Hot Chicken at KFC and if a collaboration between Isbell and John Mayer is in the works. (Spoiler alert: It isn't.) Be sure to check out Jason's new documentary RUNNING WITH OUR EYES CLOSED which is now streaming on HBO Max and pick up his latest album with the 400 Unit, WEATHERVANES, when it comes out on June 9th. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode the Bayer siblings are thrilled to welcome their friend Sarah Chalke! Sarah and Vanessa talk about returning to Season 2 of the "Scrubs" revival and while Vanessa is relatively new to the show, she has a lot of tips for Sarah re: craft services snacks. Plus Sarah tells us about being cast as "Becky 2" in "Roseanne" and how she balanced filming in LA with just being a normal teenager in Vancouver. And the trio get into Eighties Fashion! From Sarah's favorite outfit that she may have reworn a few to many times to Vanessa's favorite outfit that she definitely wore one too many times to Jonah's short obsession to Francois Girbaud- what a time it was! And finally, in a rousing game of CHANGE DOT DORK the trio debate the merits of changing the Canuck's goal song, bringing back Dad's Chocolate Goodie Rings, and changing some medical coding students' scrubs color from grey to something more exciting. And speaking of exciting scrubs, be sure to check out Sarah (and Vanessa!) in the new season of "Scrubs" premiering September 30th on ABC and the next day on Hulu!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we are joined by our old friend and musician Jonah Matranga! You probably know him from his musical projects such as Far, onelinedrawing, New End Original, Gratitude and more, but did you know Vanessa and Jonah saw him perform 20 years ago? We also discuss what it was like for Jonah to grow up in Massachusetts, make it big as a musician on the West Coast and what he thinks of Vanessa's recent return to the stand-up stage. We also get into the experience of being named Jonah! Topics we cover include: The parable of Jonah and the whale, the relatively recent uptick in overall Jonahs and the many ways people misspell the name. (Johna?) Finally in a round of CHANGE DOT DORK we discuss the merits of naming a park in Sacramento after The Deftones, more vegetarian options in school lunches and should Apple create an acoustic guitar emoji? Check out Jonah Matranga covering the 30th anniversary of Far's debut album right now and get your tickets to the first ever live edition of HOW DID WE GET WEIRD? at the House Of Blues in Cleveland on 9/25! Thanks to our sponsor: Talkiatry!Head to Talkiatry.com/WEIRD to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 This week on the podcast we are joined by Julia Stainer from the band Ratboys! You know all about her music career but did you know that she was an early employee of Instacart, is in multiple fantasy football leagues and is a Wikipedia aficionado? It's all true. We also get into the subject of "The Sims" and why she enjoyed to make characters like people she knew as a teenager and how she tried to promote their mental and physical health, She also recalls a story about a more recent Sims tragedy she experienced during a livestream that may have ended her decades long relationship with the game. In that spirit, we also play a round of YESTOLIGA OR NOSTALGIA where we discuss the upcoming "Nightmare On Elm Street" reboot, Frito Lays flavor swap chips and the return of Mountain Dew White Out. Which one of these items will make it onto the band's tour rider? You'll have to listen to find out and be sure to check out Ratboys' music and check them out on tour in a city near you!Thanks to our sponsor: Talkiatry!Head to Talkiatry.com/WEIRD to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bayer siblings are so excited to welcome actor and comedian Will Forte to the podcast. You know Will from "Saturday Night Live," "MacGruber" and "The Last Man On Earth," but did you know that he grew up eating a Sausage Cheese Zombie before early morning swim practice? On this episode we talk about Will and Vanessa almost overlapping on SNL, the current status of Battleball (aka Dodgeball) in gym class and Will's childhood hobby: Sports cards! We get deep into Will's incredibly valuable collection, why he continued to collect cards as an adult and how he's been able to use his passion to benefit charities. We also play a round of YESTALGIA OR NOSTALGIA where we discuss the return of Sour Altoids, the "Scary Movie" franchise return—and who wouldn't want a Hot Coca-flavored Chips Ahoy! cookie? So cozy up and listen to this incredible episode!Thanks to our sponsor: Talkiatry!Head to Talkiatry.com/WEIRD to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's new episode the Jonah and Vanessa are delighted to welcome their friend the hilarious X Mayo! Jonah is fresh off seeing a Guns 'N Roses concert so we get into our early concert experiences, from show attire to X and Jonah's experiences going to memorable concerts with their moms! And X gives us the scoop on TSA from her time as an agent, from the extensive screening and training process to how having the TSA Choir Director on your side meant you were basically invincible. Plus we get into X's love of The Spice Girls and how their positive message inspired her as a kid. And finally in a delightful and honestly very informative game of CHANGE DOT DORK: AIRPORT EDITION we discuss petitions for ending shoe removal during TSA screening, changing the way TSA scans instruments, and making the Biscoff McFlurry a permanent offering. So drink up your liquids (or throw them out!) and get ready for this fantastic episode!!Thanks to our sponsor: Talkiatry!Head to Talkiatry.com/WEIRD to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's new episode, the Bayer siblings are thrilled to welcome total delight and musician turned producer Kate Shellenbach! You may know that Kate as a member of the band Luscious Jackson, but did you know she's also an incredible schemer? From bus passes to club passes, Kate tells us all the ingenious ways she used to scheme and we all agree that at the end of the day, it all comes back to the bathroom (and to sitting down- which might have led to Kate being a drummer?) Plus Kate hates arbitrary rules, but we had to play a game of CHANGE DOT DORK where we get into reversing the band cut at Kate's Former Highschool, Bringing back SoBe drinks, and bringing back the iPod. Be sure to check out this fantastic episode with your naked ears!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.