How Did We Get Weird with Vanessa Bayer and Jonah Bayer

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!
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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!
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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!!
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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!
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We're coming to Cleveland on Friday, September 25th, for our very first LIVE PODCAST at the House of Blues! It's gonna be a blast! Get your tickets here. We'll see you there!
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