Strangely Familiar

Yo StrangeFam! Thanks for hanging with us for 30 episodes! You've earned a real prize in this one. You'll get to find out which one of us can fold a fitted sheet and which one of us has kissed a man! Plus, we'll fill you in with exclusive tips about how to make both possible in your life. We talked about recent concerts in our lives and our thoughts on musicians blabbering for too long...

Jeff's designing a sexy basement. It's for glistening strongmen. Or for watching Pee-wee's Big Adventure. Tune in for an all-time Pee-wee impression. Plus, Matt once asked out a stripper. Guess how that went. Matt also pitched his pinball arcade idea to Jeff. Who wants in? We rounded out the episode casually talking about murder and asking each other if we could kill someone. Fun for a...

Well StrangeFam, they can't all be perfect. It can only go up from here! That's how you promote an episode, right? Maybe let's call this one a "bonus episode". If you can get past the fact that Matt's mic sounds like AM radio, you're in for a treat. We've got some real hot lore in this episode. StrangeFam diehards are gonna love it! We did a status check on our fr...

Hey StrangeFam! You've been asking for months, so we delivered: this is our girthiest discussion on amateur magic! Matt and Jeff relived a middle school talent show and Matt spilled exclusive magician secrets taught to him by Virgil the Semi-Pro Magician. Plus, there are dreams, Refreshments, and camping. Take it from me 3 Words: schedule, camping, team linktr.ee/strangefam - Other formats and...

Jeff just came back from a trip to Denver so Matt asked him about the trip like a real friend would. Ya know? Did he eff up the rental car? Did he bring a full set of shoes? Did he get trolled by an old guy at a baseball game? Very specific questions, right? We talked about underrated travel in the U.S., our upcoming fantasy season, and tunes man. The StrangeFam submitted their first set of words...

As the truest of 90s kids, Matt and Jeff are the authorities on the coolest products, fashion, tech, and foods from the 90s. Well, "authorities" is probably overstating it. Maybe "coolest" is a bit strong, too. Either way, you're getting our favorite items from the greatest decade of the 20th century! We knock out 7 rounds in a back-and-forth draft format to assemble the mo...

Our most productive episode yet! Is this a real friendship or what! We've lived different lives in terms of spending money on our experiences. Can Matt change Jeff's frugality? Is Jeff too old to be uncomfortable? We caught up on our experiences with religion and go through some major sins (e.g., playing with the occult, stubbornness, gay). Plus, other podcasts hate us for this one simple...

Witness Jeff's all-out passionate anger at Matt's below-average customer service experience. Then decide if you want Jeff to be your representative in fighting the man (new business idea). We also talked about The Rock, the action star vs. Dave Bautista, the actor. Matt recounted his alpha pack days. And Jeff reminded Matt of their first-ever battle with each other #greatamericansmokeout 3...

Will Jeff make it through this episode without yakking, cramping, or keeping it diarrheal? Why does Matt keep forgetting everything? These questions, and more, will be lightly discussed and may, after several digressions, find an answer. Plus, we keep it light with Jeff's Hollywood horror pitch; awkwardly drunk coworkers; and answer whether either of us has done blackface. Did someone say Skan...

Would you believe it, StrangeFam? Jeff has new allergy drama! Matt really wants a drink. And we have the most in-depth breakdown of Pat Sajak leaving Wheel of Fortune. Did someone say Mythological Hero Aye-chillus? We're partying in here. Plus a lot of you guys in the comments and stuff have been asking for more peeing into bottle updates. Urine luck! We have them for you. And lastly, how do w...

StrangeFam, are you excited for this episode? I caaan't hear yoouuu! Are you excited for this epis...ugh. That's annoying. We are 20 episodes in and if there's one thing Matt Jones and Jeff Worden have mastered it's tangents off tangents off tangents. Digressions of digression. With the smoke show of 2023, Steven Seagal's running, and floppy disc porn, we cover a hot menu today...

Matt Jones and Jeff Worden sent each other random gifts to open up for this episode! Do we know each other well enough at this point to make them worthwhile? Also related, Matt peed into an iced tea bottle twice on his kayak this week. How's that related? That's what's called a tease, StrangeFam! We got you hook, jig, and sinker. Get whet! Plus, we decide if we're hot dog guys, and...

Hey StrangeFam! Merch-a-palooza is live! Check out our line of t-shirt. You're not reading that wrong. It's just 1 t-shirt, and Jeff Worden owns it. Also, you cannot support the podcast by trying Athletic Greens, But Matt Jones uses it daily. No promo code. Jeff's parents visited him this week. Was his dad, Kenny, pleased with the local fare? Jeff's mom, and our number 1 YouTube co...

This is forty. THIS is forty? Your 2 favorite pod philosophers, Matt Jones and Jeff Worden, sit down on Jeff's 40th to solve turning the big 4-0. Is there life after 40? Can we still do new things? Did Matt get too stoned before turning 40? The anxiety is part of the fun! Jeff recounted his epic story of the hair dye that sent him to the emergency room. Plus, we remember AOL AIM. IYKYK. Words...

Harm, sink, and association. What do those 3 words mean to you, StrangeFam? More importantly, can Matt Jones use all 3 in an apology to you for ruining your wildly intense fandom? Matt and Jeff Worden talk card games, plungers, and buying each other a gift. Do we know each other enough at this point to send a gift? Sounds like something we should do on an upcoming episode, right? Then, much like t...

Hey StrangeFam! We're about to have our first pod sponsor. Someone just let the folks at Diet Coke know. Okay? Thanks. Matt Jones shared his memories of playing complete degen golf and shotgunning lime-a-ritas. Jeff Worden gave a pep talk to baseball players and started a rumor that he's solved 3 Wheel of Fortune puzzles with no letters. Do we believe him? We need witnesses, StrangeFam! Is...

Food poisoning is the worst and we know if you really have it or not. Matt Jones recounted the two-sided sickness that still haunts him today. Jeff Worden shared how he battles social anxiety with gregariousness (word of the day). We tried to figure out whether it's okay to fully be yourself around new people. We went sideways to discuss our own personal collections over the last decade. What...

What's up StangeFam! Jeff Worden had to solo pod for a bit this episode when Matt Jones' PC crashed, and he teased his insane love of civil duty. Matt rejoined just in time for racy feet-in-fruit-jelly talk. Do we need an OnlyFans? Have you ever filmed your most intimate moments, and why were they terrible? We remembered the confidence gained from No Fear shirts in the 90s and why poster s...

Hulk Hogan's restaurant, theme park nightmares, and stool softener - we've got it all in this episode! Matt Jones and Jeff Worden break down road trips, injuries, and the Mario Bros. Movie. Is Jeff still allergic to bees? Did Matt really enjoy Percocets, like...a lot? We are also counting on you, the StrangeFam, to submit your finest Poo Confessionals . Send them to our DMs, the Facebook p...

Hola, StrangeFam! Today's episode is all about love, finding it online, and Jeff Worden telling Matt Jones why his dating profile is a disaster. We learned how Jeff met his current girlfriend online, and what he's learned from living with her. And we learned why Matt finding love is hopeless lul. We went through some StrangeFam Mail. Thanks for your comments! Jeff also gave his impassioned...

Do you like...stuff? In the spirit of catching up with each other, Matt Jones and Jeff Worden rifle off some of their favorite things from the 2010s, a decade where they didn't share anything together. We defended our favorite movies, TV shows, destinations, and more. Here's a list of shit that we discussed: MacGruber; The Wolf of Wall Street; Pitch Perfect; Tucker and Dale vs. Evil Nathan...

Matt Jones and Jeff Worden wonder if the work on their friendship is affecting other relationships. This led to the most cringe moment in the short history of the pod, Matt's awkward text exchange with an estranged college friend. You wouldn't wish it on a friend, so that's perfect for us. Thanks to the conversation dice, we exposed some of the sadder and more disastrous moments of our...

Have you ever driven off a bridge in your dreams? Then this is episode for you, StrangeFam! Matt Jones and Jeff Worden shared their evolving food interests, superhero powers, and sports fandoms. We also took our first on-air phone call from Jeff's mom, solving the great Ken Conundrum of Episode 6. We shared our best work accomplishments and philosophized on whether it's okay to look into n...

Matt Jones and Jeff Worden discuss the joys of being tired boys, snoring, and teeth grinding. It really sexy stuff, StrageFam! Has anyone fully read Game of Thrones or Lord of the Rings? Plus, sports! Jeff passionately described the retiring Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim as a piece of shit. Matt recounts his reverse culture shock in a small town, and we wrap up with police run-ins. Have yo...

Yo StrangeFam! Welcome to the moistest episode yet. Matt Jones and Jeff Worden got into some hot mom talk. What's the worst thing Matt has done to his mother? Does Jeff swear around his mom? How do you make moms happy, and when will Matt step up to be a stepdad? We answered some StrangeFam mail and saw an epic video of Jeff's brother eating shit on his icy front porch. Matt recounts the tale of hi...