Strangely Familiar

We’re thankful for you, StrangFam! But more importantly, you’re thankful for us. 🙂 We executed the greatest Thanksgiving food draft of all time. There are 10 picks, and we bet you will love them all even though you wouldn’t have thought of any of them. Speaking of bets…a listener/super-producer gave us real money to bet on the Thanksgiving Day football games. Yeah, ok. Please send us all your mon...

1995 was a big year for us: “Knowing Mowing”, compact disks, bicycle commutes, and starting a friendship doomed for hiatus. Billy Madison, Tommy Boy, and Slam Dunk Ernest were breaking box office records. Or not, but they shaped our entire existence. Plus, how do we strategize avoiding old-guy conversations? Getting trapped in a spiral of small talk and nonsense is a real nightmare. You should kno...

Hey StrageFam! Just so you know, we are technically hanging out. You and us. Right now. This counts as a hang. Be proud of us, all of us. We start off hot with some Reverse Family Feud. It’s sweeping the nation’s Planet Fitnesses as we speak. Does anyone have social awareness anymore? Discuss amongst yourselves. Later, we dive into the year of our lord, 1994. Was it the best year for music ever? O...

We've confused our priorities. Best of '93 is coming at you: reggae dance tunes, velociraptors, old-timey step-fathers, and men in tights. You're killing me, Smalls! Matt's seeing ghosts. Or not. How does ghosting work again? Tune in for the ghastly tales. ⁠linktr.ee/strangefam⁠ - Other formats and links

This episode will quick and easy...because it has to be. We've got another round of "Reverse Family Feud" for you; call your doctor for this one. (i.e., see Richard Gere) Plus, we share our experiences with internships, Halloween parties, and running 5ks. linktr.ee/strangefam - Other formats and links

Do you want to play a game!? Do...do you...? ...do...you...? We're debuting a brand new game that's about to take over the podcasting world. Think of it as a reverse Family Feud. Because it's basically a reverse Family Feud. Matt talks all the joys of being a bandwagon Yankees fan as Jeff finally enjoys his first World Series in 15 years. Plus, T2, SNES, Addams Family, kitchen CD players, and more...

Fresh off his recent trip to Delaware, Jeff's coming in hot with a hot, new infection! We've got concert plans, Steven Segal character names, and a tale of discovering Mario Bros. 3. Where were you in 1990? If you weren't in your neighbor's attic, have you even lived? Plus, Debriefs on Home Alone and TMNT the Movie. linktr.ee/strangefam - Other formats and links

Matt recalled his near car accident from this week and engaged Jeff’s road rage. And knowing that Matt’s still alive, it's time to talk board games. How long should they be? Who can explain them? And how do you find a group of people to play with? Speaking of games, Photosynthesis is a thing. You’ll understand once you listen. We like to include teasers that don’t feel like teasing. We also have t...

Get ready to feel joy! Baseball is so hot right now, you guys. And Jeff went to a professional game, featuring the Yankees…and a guy with a mustache. Does baseball still matter, though? Matt has developed a hot strategy to fend off his upcoming winter seasonal affective disorder. Look out, S.A.D. You’re about to face the box of light. 1988 was a crucial year for music, fam! It tipped the scales fr...

We're bad at predicting the future. You know? We've got Matt's recap of his Band of Horses trip, the best of 1987, and shameful vlogging all in this ep. And don't forget to listen to our gambling tips to bet against us. We're seriously hemorrhaging money so hard right now. lul If we enjoy this and it's not negatively affecting others, then we're gonna go ahead and do th...

Hola, StrangeFam! Matt and Jeff are taking stock of a lot in life these days. Planning solo trips, overcoming anxiety, and paying for hookers with a debit card are all part of the program. We’re manipulating time with our magic. Matt’s going to the Band of Horses concert that he personally rescheduled and Jeff has a bar saga involving a case of mistaken identity. Come join our throuple! linktr.ee/...

This is the freshest episode your ears will ever eat! Matt and Jeff just returned from their Buffalo reunion trip, and the vibes are positive. Like, for real! Are mini-vacations the key to life? We discussed the best lawn games, the kinds of fathers we will be (lol), and Matt’’s late-to-the-game PokemonGO discovery. Lastly, Jeff helped Matt prep his new work office. It’s a fake-window revolution!...

We hope you brought your appetite, StrangeFam, because a Jeff sandwich is on the menu. And it's all bread. What does that mean? idk Can Jeff talk Matt into going to Buffalo with him this weekend or will Matt revert to old habits of avoiding interactions with acquaintances? Drum roll...(ttltltltltttltltltltlltltltltlt)...(that's how you spell out a drum roll btw)...the answer can be found d...

StrangeFam! We totally invented a podcast format: making our Mount Rushmore’s of random categories. No one has ever done this! What are our “favorite” Taylor Swift songs? Who’s the best fictional band? Grab yourself a Cuban sandwich, throw on some Sweet Chin Music, and let’s all float on down Lady Bird Lake.  What did we miss? How dumb are we? Let the comments decide. ⁠ Linktr.ee/strangefam ⁠ - Ot...

Matt had a serious case of the Sundays, and Jeff was here for it…cause he had to be. That’s what new, old friends are for. What’s with the “F Your Feelings” movement and flag? Why is it so lame? If you don’t think it’s lame, you are lame. And if you don’t feel lame, your feelings are wrong. There’s some kind of logic here, StrangeFam, and you know we handle it with aplomb. The long-awaited return...

Missing the Olympics already? We've all the pole-vaulter packages you can handle! What's the real spirit of the Olympics anyway? Plus, in a surprise Cameo, Ava tried to recruit Matt to the Mormon Church with the lure of Nicolas Cage kayaking while listening to Creed. But the real question is, where does she work? linktr.ee/strangefam - Other formats, links, socials

Matt and Jeff (aka Jaws) get furry in this one. We talk about "Star Wars airplanes", surprising pop music, and guys who don't buy their own clothes. And in the main event, we have a very special Cameo from a very special wolf, delivered to "Jaws" in preparation for his first Furry-Con! Take notes, StrangeFam. And be sure to ask before you pet someone. linktr.ee/strangefam -...

This week, Matt and Jeff explored the world of human relations, terrible impressions, and delicious, flavored poo. Jeff explained Deadpool and the MCU to Matt. And we finished by spending, arguably, way too much time relishing the feel and aura of the shower beer. linktr.ee/strangefam - Other formats, socials, gaming

The ultimate soundtrack episode! Well, sort of. Matt and Jeff are not in the business of naming the best soundtracks ever, but they have their own personal experiences with some of the greats, some of the silly, and some of the dumb. Plus, kickball championships, bad lighting, and a Cameo challenge. linktr.ee/strangefam - Other formats, links, gaming

Inspired (and "sponsored") by one of the StrangeFam, we've got a debate: Green Day vs. Blink-182! Dammit, we're American Idiots. Sorry, Billy. Jeff's making the pitch for Green Day and Matt is selling hard on Blink-182. Or is he? The music, the vibes, jerk-off lyrics...we cover it all. linktr.ee/strangefam - Other formats, links, gaming

A super-producer has challenged Matt and Jeff to an eating challenge. Will they accept? And at what cost? Matt celebrated his newly achieved membership to the Kohl's Cash Cult. And Jeff made a $5 Walmart DVD bin purchase in the year 2024. Our materialism is peaking! We wrap up the episode with the second edition of Matt's Notes, a sure-fire, future bestseller: bug penis, and all. linktr.ee...

Please stew in this one; marinate in it. Let's enjoy a spirited celebration of competitive eating. What's your go-to? Chicken wings? Pizza? Mayonnaise? We also spent more time than you would think appreciating the anus and all it does for us. And when you join both of those topics together, the words "butt-chug a 7-layer burrito" are formed :) There's a sneak peek of our next...

What's it like revisiting music and movies from the 90s as 40-somethings? Do 311 and Fight Club hold up? This will definitely be the most robust discussion you've ever heard on a podcast about William Fichtner, Beth Grant, and Martha Plimpton. You know who they are; you just don't know it yet. Plus, Stanley Cup betting and trying to watch poker again. We're so versatile. We are Jac...

How was your day off? What did you do? How do you feel about answering these questions 1 minute into your workday? Spoiler: Matt and Jeff both really love it! Father's Day talk. Best TV/movie dads. Retirement plans. Matt's new job. Lastly, we check in on some StrangeFam mail. Hit us up, fam! linktr.ee/strangefam - Other formats and links

Old-school message boards. Reddit talk. Soft skills. Sharks. Amyl and the Sniffers. Confusing donations. Plus, Matt had a run-in with some religious hotties on the street #reversebangbus And would Jeff break his own leg for $1 million? Would you? linktr.ee/strangefam - Other formats and links