You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes

Samuel Beam (Iron & Wine), a singer-songwriter known for intimate, folk-inflected recordings, talks about musical individuality and why standing out matters. He explains his melody-first songwriting, tactile home-recording roots, and the thrill of surprise in performances. They also dig into collaboration vs. manufactured pop and the role of music in memory and storytelling.

A playful conversation about parenting quirks, kids' language and memorable family pranks. They riff on acting bits, auditions and merch ideas while joking about pop culture. Discussion moves to managing work, email overload and sneaking creative time. They share Disney trip highlights, travel tips and a surprising soda origin story.

A lively conversation about bulking and training for villain roles and the routines that support a film-ready physique. They riff on cultural differences around sex and nudity and how that shapes comedy and media. Talks cover viral video origins, failing fast in creative work, and using AI or simulated audiences to rehearse material. Spiritual threads surface with nonduality and self-inquiry.

Playful banter about new specials and book pre-orders sets a light tone. They riff on AI and pop culture before diving into meditation retreat routines and non-duality insights. Personal stories about parenting interruptions, colonoscopy prep, and relationship autonomy bring candid, funny vulnerability. Reflections on awareness, free will, and integrating spiritual practice into daily life round out the conversation.

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.

Brian Bahe, a stand-up comic and podcaster known for Just For Laughs and Sage Based Wisdom, shares wild stories and reflections. They riff on bombing and risk in comedy. He tells surreal travel and bodega tales. Conversations wander through identity, tantric retreats, dancing rituals, and city versus desert life.

Paul Chowdhry, British stand-up known for arena shows and sharp specials. He chats about Sikh roots and upbringing. They dive into UK vs US touring life, translating jokes across cultures, and performing big venues versus intimate clubs. Conversation also touches on knife crime, celebrity anecdotes, and navigating online fame.

Dr Joe Dispenza, bestselling author and researcher on meditation and mind-body transformation. He explores consciousness as creative play, heart coherence and measurable biology during retreats. Conversation covers breaking emotional habits, rewiring through rehearsal and meditation, and how group fields, brain rhythms, and rituals support lasting change.

Two friends riff on awkward social moments, interruptions, and blushing. They unpack a dinner conflict that spirals into money fights, therapy realizations, and childhood abandonment patterns. They compare how they repair, process anger, and approach sex and timing. They also talk somatic retreats, primal screams, and the need for mirroring when being vulnerable.

Shane Mauss, stand-up comedian and science communicator who blends comedy with psychedelics and science. He talks about using AI and VJ visuals to craft psychedelic live shows. They debate AI’s creative limits, ethics and safety. Conversation moves through non-duality, varied psychedelic experiences, ritual and set and setting. They also explore scientific curiosity, storytelling, and evolving comedy formats.