Strangely Familiar

Matt visits Jeff in Jersey for this episode! He’s gone through the podcast portal to share the tale of Apple Watch puckered b-holes. We’ve endured the highest of highs during this epic weekend hang of millennial gamblers. Analog pr0n. Mystery DVDs. Major trivia awards. Stealthy Creed blitzkriegs. Arena seat recommendations. MacGruber. Surprise hangs. Road trips.    linktr.ee/strangefam - Other for...

Jeff’s in town! And that’s all you really need to know. The sound is a little better than last time so…you know—just a little. Plus you don’t read this anyway. Don't worry about Matt’s upcoming plans to be at Jeff’s place next week, or Matt’s story about meeting his wife. Don’t worry about Jeff’s pride in watching Matt adopt his public persona (cue Chris Farley “Angry” sound clip). Yadda yadda yad...

We’ve gotta be honest with you StrangeFam. If you make it through this whole episode, you’re a real one. Even after 103 episodes, we still run into the occasional audio issues. Is it the worst? Nah. You’ll be okay. The important thing is we noticed the audio was off in the beginning, and we didn’t do anything about it. Please enjoy! We’re rolling change for change and talking about the rainiest of...

There are no dry runs here, StrangeFam. We’ve got a guest for the first time, and this run is about to get wet!  Matt’s longtime friend, who has met Jeff on a couple of occasions (somehow), joins to talk about becoming friends with Matt, his live-music performing journey, and why he’s jealous of Jeff. This is new for us. We’re trying things. Wait until you hear about our New Year’s Resolutions. Th...

Happy New Year, StrangeFam! A new calendar is a time for reflection, whether we like it or not. Jeff brought the heat by exposing Matt to some of their hottest topics from Episodes 1-5.  What’s the scoop on shrooms? Are we emotionally intelligent yet? Is this fire? Matt makes the argument that placebos are the greatest drugs. We learn that there’s nothing more punk than breaking promises. And sayi...

Merry, merry, StrangFam! It’s Christmas Day and the real miracle is Matt and Jeff have recorded an episode of this show for 100 weeks in a row! We bring back all of our “greatest” “bits”. The Wheel of Convenience guides us through Scrolled’em, Reverse Family Feud, Hot Recs, and more. What have you done 100 times in our lives? And what’s the future of the show? An announcement at the end will chang...

It’s the Wayne Gretzky of podcast episodes: the Great One! We’ve got bar faux pas, Matt’s communist agenda, and a Korn-ucopia of 1999 pop culture. What was it like to live in a world where a Star Wars prequel was released in theaters? Let some real-life Taco Bell employees tell you all about it.   We survived the Blair Witch and the birth of found footage content. And how has Jeff never seen SIxth...

Wake up, StrangeFam! The sun is about to explode! Save yourselves! Save your inanimate objects! Random question of the week: is your CEO still alive? The country is really feeling quite United this week. Plus, the best of 1998: Saving Private Ryan, Beastie Boys, Ocarina of Time, and more! linktr.ee/strangefam - Other links and formats

Yo StrangeFam! we're about to get Balls-dur's deep into all of our favorite things. We've got NHL, magic tricks, and debauchery. Did we mention these were Matt's favorite things from 1997? Jeff relived his Skanksgiving live show where he may or may not have been picking up pennies. He's a Superman. And how does a Thanksgiving hang with the family go when one person steals a star from another in Ma...

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