Strangely Familiar

You guys! 5’8” is not 5’4” - And a personality can be 6’5”. Jeff might be trying to convince Matt to get back on the dating sites with a new hot strat. Jeff recounted his work trip to Chicago, where he was the only work teammate who didn't go to the optional dinner. Lul. The ham was cold. Also, what makes you instantly less attracted to someone you initially were attracted to? “Untitled Bettin...

Smile! With your eyes! Jeff’s planning to ditch his colleagues during a work trip to Chicago. Matt is fighting the courts for the first time in his life. Is it morally right to look into your neighbor’s house when their window is open? “Untitled Betting Challenge” Jeff: (9-9, 3-3) NO +3 Pit Cin +2.5 Bal TB +3.5 Car Matt: (8-10, 3-3) Cle -1.5 Ten KC +2.5 Sea Bal - 2.5 Cin linktr.ee/strangefam - Oth...

Get you a barber who pees mid-cut. What happened to those 90s tech stores? Mailed-in political ads. Pet psychics. And our most impactful character deaths in movies, TV, and games. “Untitled Betting Challenge” Matt (7-8, 2-3): ARI +12.5 LA Jax -2.5 Hou LAC +8.5 KC Jeff (8-7, 3-2): NYJ +7.5 NE Sea -2.5 Den LAR -12.5 Ariz linktr.ee/strangefam - Other formats and links

StrangeFam! We’re taking everything we’ve learned from business books into this one. Where did we read about an octopus male sex toy? Fair question. But, we’re just defeating the stigma here. Beer releases and concert tickets. Sunburns in October. Favorite old guy things to do. Let’s have at it! “Untitled Betting Challenge” Jeff: NYG +2.5 WAS SF +3 Sea LV +3.5 NE Matt: CLE +1.5 NYJ Min -1.5 NO NE...

Who looks like they’re having fun? We’ve got sportspuck to talk!  Jeff forgot he bought tickets to an all-time comedy show this past weekend. Did he end up going? We discussed supporting the arts…with money. Do you pay enough? And, what’s the most random thing we’ve become genuinely obsessed with?  “Untitled Betting Challenge” Matt: Bal -11.5 Ten Cle +2.5 Pit Buf -6.5 NE Jeff: NO -2.5 Atl Dal +2.5...

Jeff is a stealer of the truth. He went to Vegas without telling Matt. When in Vegas, eat pancakes, as he says. Jeff gave his full review of The Sphere and ‘The Wizard of Oz’ as an adult.  Matt was touched by a politician this week. On his own doorstep.  And what’s up with these body changes? Why is seeing so hard now? Why are there so many gerbils inside of us? “Untitled Betting Challenge” Jeff:...

When’s the right time in a young man’s life to purchase a VR headset? Matt’s big lips aren’t wet enough for his liking. And Jeff has a new strat for baseball celebrations. It’s all about the booze. The guys got to the bottom of Big Maintenance. They go full Dexter. And Jeff finds his anger when guessing a random person’s 90s movie tier list. You’ve got mail! “Untitled Betting Challenge” Matt: Car...

Matt got pulled over by the Staties before recording this pod, and he could be in jail. But, in good news, Matt and Jeff have done…stuff…this summer. And now it’s time for the Fall. Help us out StrangeFam! We need your ideas for the stakes between Matt and Jeff’s stupid football bets. “Untitled Betting Challenge” Jeff: Det -6.5 NO Den +2.5 KC Ind +3.5 Bal Matt: Dal -2.5 NYG Phi -5.5 Was NO +6.5 De...

Matt and Jeff had an actual weekend together IRL! We went to Little Mania, a house party, and to a ‘Live’ concert…at home. Jeff keeps on text read receipts…yikes. Matt executes cabin faux pas…double yikes. And at the 45-minute mark, we talk about young death. So…yeah. Favorite new band of 2026? linktr.ee/strangefam - Other formats and links

Work ponies in the house! In a major pod announcement, Jeff will be joining Matt for Little Mania, the little person wrestling/unofficial StrangeFam event this weekend. Is there a right answer to everything? How does one achieve life balance? Those questions, and more, are answered through camping, roller coasters, and tiny topics. linktr.ee/strangefam - Other formats and links

Oh StrangeFam, we’ve got a live one! The Philly factor is in play. Jeff has a major social decision to make. And you best believe, if there’s all-inclusive food and drink, he’s getting his money’s worth. Strip clubs are art. 1776 now has the hottest tech of the year. And is it possible for Matt to find his wife at little-people wrestling? That and more, technically, in this episode! linktr.ee/stra...

Did Matt actually end up going to Jeff’s camp for the weekend? All the odds were stacked against him: driving, rain, work, fear of the unknown. You know, all the fun stuff. Spoiler: a camping weekend was had: Games, psychological warfare, fishing records, and just dudes being dudes with new dudes. linktr.ee/strangefam - Other formats and links

Salt-N-Pepa’s here! Yo, StrangeFam! Jeff made an appearance on Sportstalk Radio again! To talk about…Nintendo? What are the best NES sports games ever? Camping plans. Garage sale parking. Heron predators.  linktr.ee/strangefam - Other formats and links

Put a Little Scratch in his Pocket. Every sandwich I ingested. You can't HIPAA-violate yourself. Weekend planning travel math. Camping goals. Jeff’s doctor. Walking in grass. Night-time ice cream trucks. Trivia championships. linktr.ee/strangefam - Other formats and links

You are loved! And you are welcome to the Strangely Familiar Cameo Contest. Please, please, please…no more than 5 entries. We couldn’t handle it. lul strangefampod@gmail.com is a thing. Please send there! Jeff is one man with a shovel and a dream, who wallows in regret. Matt witnessed a war crime. There’s so much going on here! Please enjoy Sh*t 182! linktr.ee/strangefam - Other formats and links

How was your week? Make any IRL friends?  Cameo Contest coming soon! Listen to the end to hear the foundations of the best idea. More to come in the next episode. Subreddits. Analog radio. Love Island. Podcast dreams. linktr.ee/strangefam - Other formats and links

Is Matt witnessing an affair? What’s our favorite song to poop to right now? Have Matt and Jeff ever ghosted someone? It’s the return of the Phone Roulette! Normalize regular anxiety! Demonstrate a socially responsible amount of interest. linktr.ee/strangefam - Other formats and links

We’ve got gum shots! And Jeff revealed how truly inspired he is by Matt (basically). He bought a new car! Plus, stupid people doing stupid things. linktr.ee/strangefam - Other formats and links

Jeff played trivia with his folks, and they won! Which reminds us, what’s your favorite bit of trivia that you want everyone to know? Matt didn’t get a single "Happy Father’s Day" this weekend. Sadge. linktr.ee/strangefam - Other formats and links

It’s summer, StrangeFam! And so much is happening in the lives of Matt and Jeff. Was Super-Producer Steve’s wedding the best of the year? How wet can you get at Niagara Falls? And how much d*ck did Jeff see at Matt’s home gym? It’s a quick catch-up. Come! Hang! linktr.ee/strangefam - Other formats and links

It’s Super Producer Steve’s wedding this week, and Matt couldn't be more prepared! Plus, Matt and Jeff discussed 2 critical questions this week. What animal could you beat in a fight? Size-wise? And, if you could double your lifespan right now, would you take it? linktr.ee/strangefam - Other formats and links

StrangeFam! There’s some serious adulting going on this week. Jeff is in the midst of a big promosh. Matt is in the midst of a rugged vehicle experience.  We’ve got tales of adult exercise, secrets of our professions, and worthwhile expenditures. Also, there definitely isn’t someone doing lawn work in the background. That’s in your head. linktr.ee/strangefam - Other formats and links

DRAFT DAY! In honor of the start of summer, Matt and Jeff draft the greatest ‘America’ movies. What does that mean? I know, right? Send us your favs! Also, is it crazy for Matt to buy a car from the internet without driving it? Is it crazy for Jeff to go solo to the cinema for 9:30 am shows 2 days in a row? This and more on Episode 12 of…yadayadayada… linktr.ee/strangefam - Other formats and links

Things are heating up! Just ask Matt, the Neandrathal. We’ve got the biggest 23andMe reveal of all time! Guess what, StrangeFam? We had a serious discussion about 90s music again. Also, Jeff turned 43 this week and, boy, was it social!  Do we wear sweats in the real world? Do you? linktr.ee/strangefam - Other formats and links

Hey StrangeFam, we’re back with critical content. Taco Bell's R&D department is all-time. Rental car bus drivers can make or break your travel. The airplane bathroom is basically an acid trip. Please enjoy the most in-depth history of Bar Rescue’s Jon Taffer revealed in podcast form. Is he a bad dude?  Plus, how do you ask your new barber out on another haircut? linktr.ee/strangefam - Othe...