How Did We Get Weird with Vanessa Bayer and Jonah Bayer

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Episodes 224

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Apple Rating ★ 4.8 (707)

Since Sep 2021

Latest Episode Mar 2026

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About This Podcast

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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Nov 24, 2025 1h 6m

This week on the podcast, we are joined by actor, comedian and musician, our friend Andy Samberg! You know Andy from starring on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE with Vanessa and from his comedy trio The Lonely…

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