Weirder Together with Ben Lee and Ione Skye

By Ben Lee and Ione Skye

What's Weirder Together with Ben Lee and Ione Skye about?

A weekly podcast from Ben Lee and Ione Skye about being eccentric, married, artists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Weirder Together with Ben Lee and Ione Skye episodes:

05.28.2024
Let's Give 'Em Something to Talk About
Ione is "balls deep" into her memoir and getting ready to turn it in to her publisher. Ben feels un-Australian for not knowing who Hugo Weaving is married to. To watch the video of this episode, and for other exclusive content, subscribe...
05.25.2024
Ben & Ione Take Over Melbourne PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)
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05.21.2024
Civilized and Rowdy
What a week! Fashion shows, Ben's single release, the Allday/Cubspot collab, regional shows, Ione finishing writing her book...absolute madness! So much to chat about... and we do! To watch the full video of this episode, head to our substack at https://weirdertogether.substack.com/ To watch the...
05.15.2024
Super Model Power Couple
Fresh from our stint on the runway at the Em on Holiday show for Australian Fashion Week, we contemplate the next step in our new careers as a Super Model Power Couple, what kind of yachts are the most tasteful...
05.11.2024
Sydney Rain & Jen Garner Dreams PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)
Quick pod check in from the couch as the rain pours down outside on the Sydney streets on the eve of Mothers Day. We ponder if movies are dead, the crack in our personalities that reveals our fear of death, and...
05.07.2024
Ione Unlocks New Levels of Australian-ness
We recap our night of Aussie celeb pub trivia where Ione sings the John Farnham classic "You're the Voice" alongside Murray from the Wiggles. Ben is "verklempt". To watch the video of this episode head over to our substack at ...
05.04.2024
Partying with the Dandy Warhols PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)
On this week’s substack-only pod episode we recap our time hitting the town in Sydney with Courtney Taylor Taylor and camp, what Ben learned at the Nick Cave + Colin Greenwood show, and Brad Troemel's concept of the “Aesthlete”… To hear...
04.30.2024
The Cuddle After the Hardcore Sex
Inspirig adventures with Beth Orton, Subtle Urban Sex Appeal, Colin Greenwood, Gerry Beckley, Public Image Ltd, Tim Hardin and more... This week's episode ends with "Friday Night" by Beth Orton To watch the video of this episode please visit https://weirdertogether.substack.com/ for lots...
04.23.2024
Ione Pods in a Bathrobe For Some Reason
Ben experiences healing with an old friend. Ione composes a jingle in her dream. To watch the video of this episode visit https://weirdertogether.substack.com/ and consider supporting us for only $5/month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
04.20.2024
So, Your Partner Has A "PAST"?! PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)
Ben and Ione discuss people's reaction to Ben's new single "LOVERS" https://open.spotify.com/album/7lNNN3e9IOZxpgWTF7mdRr?si=2qLAS14xRVKv-wbRx0v7yg To hear the full episode head over to the WEIRDER TOGETHER SUBSTACK https://weirdertogether.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
04.16.2024
SAY ANYTHING vs SAY ANYTHING
We are excited to be joined by Emo legend Say Anything’s Max Bemis on today’s pod to discuss the influence of the Cameron Crowe classic film “Say Anything” on his band, teen angst, raising kids as an artist, cancelling yourself,...
04.13.2024
First Sydney Hangover Pod PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)
Ben is hungover after a mini housewarming jam sesh Ione embraces her new role as the Queen of Queen Street, the Woollahra Dostoyevski. To hear the rest of this episode, support our Substack for only $5/month! https://weirdertogether.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
04.08.2024
Square Dancing for P.E.
On today’s pod we discuss the bizarre 80s Australian obsession with square dancing, Ione’s failed soccer dreams and Ben’s internal conflicts as an Australian creative artist. To watch the video version of this episode and for other exclusive content, consider subscribing...
04.06.2024
Ione Sings A Scottish Lullaby PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)
Ione makes contact with her Scottish (and Patois) roots. Ben plays a gig in the bush. We need help naming our Sydney house. To hear this full episode, consider subscribing to our Substack for only $5/month. https://weirdertogether.substack.com/ If you’re in Sydney, come along to the...
04.03.2024
80s Urban Legends
Ok we finally have wifi and are prepared to get back to our regular programming! In todays ep in our new Sydney pad we discuss why Ione will never shame Wifi, urban homophobic legends of our teen years, the future of...
03.26.2024
Hanging with Joe Wong
Today our special guest on the pod is musical legend Joe Wong. Joe is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, composer, and podcaster best known as host of The Trap Set,a weekly podcast and radio show about the lives of musicians. He is also the...
03.21.2024
Transmissions from a Sydney AirBnb
Hi from Sydney! We land on our feet in a Double Bay AirBnb, ready to visit the barber, eat passionfruit, debate Cool Shoes vs The Ick, and go to the Opera. To watch the full vid of this episode (as well as...
03.16.2024
How Vulnerable Do Ya Wanna Get? PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)
We discuss Barbara Streisand, emotional transparency, The Hobbit, and why AirPods feel like tiny penises in your ears. To hear the full episode subscribe for $5/month to the Weirder Together Substack https://weirdertogether.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
03.12.2024
Last Night in our L.A. House
We record live from our living room floor, surrounded by moving boxes, while we prepare to move to Sydney for 6 months. We discuss impermanence, openness and slushie brains. To buy tickets to our Sydney Weirder Together Variety Show March 27 visit...
03.09.2024
We're Headed Back To Australia! PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)
On today’s subscriber-only episode of our podcast, we share news of our return to Australia for a stint, that includes resurrecting the WEIRDER TOGETHER VARIETY SHOW! Those that came to any of our Sydney variety shows in 2021 will remember how...
03.05.2024
Hanging with Kelly Oxford
Our guest today is our good pal, Canadian author, director, and screenwriter Kelly Oxford. We talk about sex, partnership, parasocial relationships, why wheelchairs are more useful than film school, Piscean friends, and her recent health crisis. To watch the full video of...
03.02.2024
Gimmie Your Most Epic Name-Drop PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)
Reeling from the online controversy caused by Lou Barlow's take on Taylor Swift/Led Zeppelin on our last episode, we talk causing internet controversy, the power and joy of name dropping, Magic Dirt in Geelong in the early 90s and Ione's...
02.27.2024
The Raw Impressions Crossover Episode with Lou Barlow & Adelle Barlow
Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow of Raw Impressions return to fill us in on their journey as a homestead Gen-X content factory, Dinosaur Jr's tour of Australia competing with Taylor Swift for ticket sales, surprising each other, boundaries and more. Subscribe...
02.24.2024
Blind Gossip Item PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)
We contemplate a loose new vibe for our Saturday episodes for our Substack subscribers. Ione wants to do a Proust Questionaire. Ben shares a hectic blind gossip item. Subscribe to our Substack to hear the full episode https://weirdertogether.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See...
02.20.2024
Ione Plays Her Face Card for NY Fashion Week
Today we launch the WEIRDER TOGETHER Substack https://weirdertogether.substack.com/ a hub for all creative projects we are involved in. Join our community of Beautiful Babies now and start receiving content in your inbox! https://weirdertogether.substack.com/ We also celebrate the launch of the new Shamir/Ben Lee collab "God...
02.13.2024
But What Will The Community Think?!?!
Greetings from NYC! Goldie accuses Ben of hypocrisy and being too concerned with what people think of him as a parent. Ione yells at Whole Foods staff then immediately makes up with them. We premiere the new Cameron James single "Boy's Night" out...
02.06.2024
Having a Full On Menty B
Ben is having a menty B. Ione liked how Taylor Swift helped Lana Del Rey with her hair. We miss Wayne Kramer The song that ends this episode is "Nostalgia Kills" by Jill Sobule, featuring Wayne Kramer on guitar, produced by Ben....
01.30.2024
Johnny Roast Beef Hires Ben as his Lawyer
Ben is honored to be confused for a lawyer. Ione gets nutrition from gossip. We chat Joe Wong's album launch at Hollywood Forever, dinner at RAO's, Lauren and Seth Rogan's launch of the Sharon Brous book "The Amen Project", Adam Silverman's opening...
01.23.2024
We Love When Actors Destroy Tables
The power of paper mache, non-sexual group baths, eating dinner at JAR, drinking an old-fashioned at the Tycoons Club and the role of the Sunset Marquee in our personal lore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01.16.2024
Should We Go To Couples Therapy?
Remebering the Cahuenga Boogie and the glory days of the Chateau Marmont is fine... But should we be going to couples therapy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01.09.2024
It's Your Turn To Compliment Me Now
We return for a new year, a new season, 2 new haircuts, one new earring, a new masculinity and a new chill. Let's do this, beautiful babies! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01.02.2024
"High On The Hog" with Fabienne Toback & Karis Jagger
Our friends Fabienne Toback and Karis Jagger, creators of the Netflix hit "High on the Hog", join us today! “High on the Hog: How African Cuisine Transformed America,” is a joyful and emotional exploration of Black cooking, beginning in Africa...
12.26.2023
Hanging with Dan Polydoris (Death By Toys)
This week we are joined by the amazingly talented Dan Polydoris who you may know on Instagram as @deathbytoys He breaks down his process and history and gifts us some incredible personalized action figures! Check out his work at https://deathbytoys.storenvy.com/ Hosted on...
12.19.2023
That Musician Nightmare of Playing a Gig And the Only Audience Member is Steve Albini
Ione falls in slow motion. Ben re-considers despair. We attend an illuminati Hollywood party (jk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12.12.2023
Leading With A Bullet Bra
Here comes The Fear again.... We discuss Ione's penchant for sharing her mom's dirty laundry and Ben's reluctance to get a Prince Albert piercing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12.05.2023
Women Who PowerWalk With Wolves
Ione doesn't want to feel pressured to run with wolves. Ben's stubble grows back. Ione is punished by the kids for coddling them. Ben hangs with old pal Adam Green and recalls his mixed feelings about "Meet Me In the Bathroom"-era NYC. ...
12.01.2023
Hanging with Aaron Rose
Aaron Rose is a film director, writer, and artist. In the 1990s he founded the highly influential Alleged Gallery in New York. His work during this time saw collaborations with then budding directors Mike Mills, Spike Jonze and Harmony...
11.28.2023
Beefing with Tim Minchin
Ben and Tim Minchin attempt to get to the bottom of a 15 year old unspoken tension. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11.17.2023
INTRODUCING: Subtle Urban Sex Appeal with Malik Saaka & Safy-Hallan Farah
Introducing the newest Weirder Together podcast series: Subtle Urban Sex Appeal with Malik Saaka & Safy-Hallan Farah. We absolutely love these two minds and hearts and can't wait for you to check it out. If you dig it, please subscribe! APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/subtle-urban-sex-appeal-with-malik-saaka-safy-hallan-farah/id1716496998 SPOTIFY...
11.17.2023
Chatting about Grace Tame, Japanese ghosts, Nick Cave, Tim Minchin and S.U.S.A
Ben deliberates on whether or not to heart Tim Minchin's comment on Instagram. Ione discovers why she is enmeshed. We celebrate the release of brand new podcast series Subtle Urban Sex Appeal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11.14.2023
Chatting about Liz Phair, Robbie Williams, Interview Mag and Hitchhiking
Ben went to see Liz Phair celebrate 30 years of Exile in Guyville. Ione reflects on her Interview Magazine humiliation in the late 1980s. We chat the Robbie Williams Netflix doco. Goldie checks in about short films she's making. Hosted on Acast. See...
11.10.2023
Our Failed Jonathan Richman Project with Jenny Eliscu
We chat with indie rock music journalist legend Jenny Eliscu about our mutual Jonathan Richman obsession and why our tribute project about JR was destined for failure... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11.07.2023
DeepFaith Cuddle Puddle Party Recap
We celebrate our 100th episode with a recap our most recent WEIRDER TOGETHER event a house concert for the Australian artists DeepFaith! Gossip! Lazers! Astrology! We have it all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11.03.2023
My Genetics, Unfortunately....
We celebrate the WEIRD story of how the electro duo ROB & CHAD from Toowoomba reached out to Ben and ended up putting out the single "MONDAY MORNING feat. Ben Lee" TODAY!!! https://open.spotify.com/album/5xruZOATpuw9nYaSoVaAFn?si=-9gUljHdScuZpkGgWUy_lw Ione reminisces about her stint playing drums...
10.31.2023
Remembering Matthew Perry
Ione reflects on her friendship with Matthew Perry that began as teenagers in the film "A Night In The Life of Jimmy Reardon". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10.27.2023
Chatting about Ziwe, Albert Brooks, Gucci Mane and Chloe Sevigny
We cover seeing the iconic Ziwe live at Largo this week. Our night in with Naomi Fry and Jesse Pearson playing "QUESTIONS" and how Gucci Mane's memoir is going to influence Ione's. Chloe Sevingy's short film KITTY can be watched at https://vimeo.com/212006641 Ben's shopify...
10.24.2023
Saving It For Our 60s
Like two pod virgins podding for the very first time... Ben and Ione are back in the same space and ready to make magic happen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10.17.2023
My Masculinity is Threatened by Steve Martin and Prince
Ben and Ione countdown to being reunited. Ione recalls an embarrassing car ride with Fischer Stevens. Ben recalls Prince's attempt to steal his girl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10.13.2023
The Artist's Job is to Change the Atmosphere
Ben checks in with Ione from Melbourne. They theorize on the need to be right in your 20s, Solange and Beyonce's relationship, old home video footage of Christina Ricci and Dustin Yellin, the difference between cosmic and legislative laws, whether superstars...
10.10.2023
Giant Wombats, Boiled Lollies and Instant Coffee
Ben explores the world of Nescafe Instant Coffee. Ione explores the origin of her charming demeanor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's Weirder Together with Ben Lee and Ione Skye about?

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Weirder Together with Ben Lee and Ione Skye episodes:

Let's Give 'Em Something to Talk About

Ben & Ione Take Over Melbourne PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)

Civilized and Rowdy

Super Model Power Couple

Sydney Rain & Jen Garner Dreams PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)

Ione Unlocks New Levels of Australian-ness

Partying with the Dandy Warhols PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)

The Cuddle After the Hardcore Sex

Ione Pods in a Bathrobe For Some Reason

So, Your Partner Has A "PAST"?! PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)

SAY ANYTHING vs SAY ANYTHING

First Sydney Hangover Pod PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)

Square Dancing for P.E.

Ione Sings A Scottish Lullaby PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)

80s Urban Legends

Hanging with Joe Wong

Transmissions from a Sydney AirBnb

How Vulnerable Do Ya Wanna Get? PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)

Last Night in our L.A. House

We're Headed Back To Australia! PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)

Hanging with Kelly Oxford

Gimmie Your Most Epic Name-Drop PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)

The Raw Impressions Crossover Episode with Lou Barlow & Adelle Barlow

Blind Gossip Item PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)

Ione Plays Her Face Card for NY Fashion Week

But What Will The Community Think?!?!

Having a Full On Menty B

Johnny Roast Beef Hires Ben as his Lawyer

We Love When Actors Destroy Tables

Should We Go To Couples Therapy?

It's Your Turn To Compliment Me Now

"High On The Hog" with Fabienne Toback & Karis Jagger

Hanging with Dan Polydoris (Death By Toys)

That Musician Nightmare of Playing a Gig And the Only Audience Member is Steve Albini

Leading With A Bullet Bra

Women Who PowerWalk With Wolves

Hanging with Aaron Rose

Beefing with Tim Minchin

INTRODUCING: Subtle Urban Sex Appeal with Malik Saaka & Safy-Hallan Farah

Chatting about Grace Tame, Japanese ghosts, Nick Cave, Tim Minchin and S.U.S.A

Chatting about Liz Phair, Robbie Williams, Interview Mag and Hitchhiking

Our Failed Jonathan Richman Project with Jenny Eliscu

DeepFaith Cuddle Puddle Party Recap

My Genetics, Unfortunately....

Remembering Matthew Perry

Chatting about Ziwe, Albert Brooks, Gucci Mane and Chloe Sevigny

Saving It For Our 60s

My Masculinity is Threatened by Steve Martin and Prince

The Artist's Job is to Change the Atmosphere

Giant Wombats, Boiled Lollies and Instant Coffee