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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This week on the podcast, we are joined by writer, author and professor Caren Beilin! We get into all types of topics on this one, especially our fascination with Caren's Internet detox which lead her to purchasing a TV that plays "Frasier" on loop and a landline that's connected to her phone via Bluetooth. (You can't get much more nostalgic than that.) We also talk to Caren about growing up in Philadelphia and recently moving to our magical homeland of Cleveland and her favorite spots in The Land. Then we get into our topic of going to restaurants with your family as a kid! From fancy seeming spots to the eternity of waiting for your entree and sitting in the dreaded smoking section, we cover all the excitement and disappointment of dining out back when every new eatery didn't look like a Blue Bottle Coffee outpost. Finally in a round of YESTAGLIA OR NO-STALGIA we discuss the return of McDonald's fried apple pie, the upcoming Blair Witch movie reboot and should Pringles really be bringing back Miller Lite-flavored chips and for whom? Be sure to check out Caren's latest novel "Sea, Poision" and maybe you will catch her at Jonah and Vanessa's live podcast at the Cleveland House of Blues on 9/25! (Get your tickets here)

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On today's episode Jonah and Vanessa are thrilled to welcome the one and only Jenifer Lewis! They reminisce about the first time they met when Vanessa was trying to get Jenifer to be on "I Love That For You" and Jenifer subsequently announcing to the press that she would be on the show... without a single mention of Vanessa. Plus you may know that Jenifer is the Mother of Black Hollywood, but did you know she does a killer Vanessa impression? And Vanessa's Jenifer impression is pretty good as well? Plus the two talk about their instant connection and all the fun they had filming together, so much so, that Jenifer still refers to Vanessa (and Jonah!) as a glass of milk with eyes. We also get into Jenifer's terrifying accident in Africa and the resilience that got her where she is today. Plus, in a hilarious game of CHANGE.DORK, the trio discuss whether Jenifer should host Wheel of Fortune, If Spongebob should have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, (plus Jenifer's own Hall of Fame ceremony and some incredible celebrity stories) and if "I Love That For You" should be renewed for Season 2 (duh). So walk in your joy and listen to this incredible episode with the iconic MISS JENIFER LEWIS!

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On today’s new episode the Bayer siblings are thrilled to be joined by the hilarious Gil Ozeri! First the trio get into the exceptional Gen Z lunch term “Corporate Slop” and where they’re all picking up their favorite C.S. Plus Gil tells us about growing up in New York City and how he went from bartending to comedy. (And speaking of comedy, Gil and Vanessa are both working on the new Netflix comedy series A Hundred Percent which is filming now!) Then they reminisce about Gil’s topic: red pistachios- why they existed and where they went (although you CAN still get them!) And in a rousing game of CHANGE DOT DORK, we’re reviewing petitions to make snacks at a middle school more affordable, to reboot the eighties sitcom “Alf” and to make June 13th a holiday for the Knicks! So be sure to check out this extremely funny episode and to check out Gil’s extremely funny new podcast GOOD SCIENCE wherever you get your podcasts! 

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This week, the Bayers are joined by post-hardcore loyalty in the form of Sparta and At The Drive-In guitarist and vocalist, Jim Ward! We discuss Jim's childhood growing up in El Paso, punishing bands at local venues and eventually becoming a musician himself. We also get Jim's seasoned take on tortillas and why you won't find Old El Paso brand tortillas in his pantry any time soon. From growing up as a small kid to performing on some of the biggest stages in the world, Jim has had quite a journey. We also debunk some facts about Jim, from owning restaurants to making his own backyard pizzas. However in what is possibly our biggest debunking ever, we explore the nostalgic phenomenon of blowing into Nintendo cartridges to make them work. Not to be forgotten, we also play a game of CHANGE DOT DORK where we discuss petitions advocating for the return of Takis Taco Shells, Pizzerias Chips and Sonic Drive-In's Java Chiller. Be sure to check out Sparta's brand new album "Cut A Silhouette" which is out now on Equal Vision Records and check out the band this summer when they come to your town! 

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On today's new episode the Bayer siblings are thrilled to welcome the delightful and iconic Tan France! Jonah tells us about his new Italian loafers and how they've turned him into a different person (a snob?) Plus, Tan gives us some tips on age appropriate-clothing and suggests some new ways that Jonah can style his old band tees. And, did you know that Tan is a Yo-Yo Master?? From Walk the Dog to Moonwalking Tan takes us through all the moves he can do and we find out many the other ways Tan is super coordinated (also a Hula Hoop Master!) And did you know that Tan and Vanessa are both British/American Baking Champions because they were the only ones who took it seriously?!! Finally, in a rousing game of YES/NO-STALGIA: FASHION EDITION Tan gives us his strong takes on the return of Low-Rise Bootcut Jeans, 80's Maximalism, and Dresses over Trousers! Be sure to check out this fantastic episode and to also check out Tan's hilarious new digital series HONORABLE GAYS on YouTube!!

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The Bayers' longtime friend and iconic musician Jenny Lewis stops by the podcast this week to discuss the time that she and Vanessa took Jonah to get his first ever pedicure! If that story isn't exciting enough, we also discuss Jenny's childhood acting roles in everything from Troop Beverly Hills to The Wizard and her musical career and recent tour with Harry Styles. Plus, we talk about the perils of online dating, and dig deep on Jenny's love of Strawberry Shortcake and the rest of her badass crew, which also includes Lemon Meringue and Blueberry Muffin. And did Caboodles just do a tribute to Jenny? You'll have to listen to find out.

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