You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes Taran Killam Returns
Mar 25, 2026
Taran Killam, actor and comedian best known for SNL and recent TV work, returns with playful energy. They riff on cartoon ideas, arcade nostalgia, impressions and comedic influences like Tim Robinson. Conversations touch on aging in Hollywood, AI and creative fears, parenting anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes TV stories. It’s a lively, joke-packed catch-up full of pop-culture riffs and surreal humor.
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Learn Practical AI By Building Agents
- Learn to use AI practically by building agents and connecting tools instead of passively consuming content.
- Pete recommends OutSkill's live AI mastermind to build agents that automate workflows and save hours weekly.
Appearance Versus Reality In People
- People’s outward appearance often reflects nurture choices like clothing or grooming, but it can also mask deeper, inherent traits (nature).
- Pete Holmes and Taran Killam debate how looks sometimes match behavior and sometimes mislead, using examples like demeanor and eye contact.
How Unique Comic Voices Spread
- Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin created an idiosyncratic comedic voice that became widely influential and recognizable.
- Their speech patterns and worldview (Oh Hello/Oh Hello-esque riffs) changed how people talk about absurdity in sketches.
