Best Podcast Episodes About Johnny Weir
Everything podcasters are saying about Johnny Weir — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Mar 29, 2026 – 10 episodes
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“… do this. Someone who is not me should do this. Happy to show up to some meetings. Love a brainstorm. No bad idea to brainstorm. But what's weird is in the intervening time, my wife and I have had a kid. And so now I have a little boy. He's four years old. And now I'm like, okay, I would die to save the world because he's on it, right? And so it's kind of strange just the way that parenthood changes you. That's not really the focus of what we're talking about today. But it was just an interesting side note of just how much it's affected me. I'm like, okay, now if it was like me or …”
“… hero. So it's funny because when I wrote the book, I thought to myself, I was like, I would never be willing to sacrifice myself to save the world. I'd want I'd really want someone to do it, but not me. Someone should do this. Someone should definitely do this. Someone who is not me should do this. Happy to show up to some meetings. Love a brainstorm. No bad idea to brainstorm. But what's weird is in the intervening time, my wife and I have had a kid. And so now I have a little boy. He's four years old. And now I'm like, okay, I would die to save the world because he's on it, right? And so it's kind of strange just the way that parenthood changes you. That's not really the focus of what we're talking about today. But it was just an interesting side note of just how much it's affected me. I'm like, okay, now if it was like me or nothing and I had to die to save the world, well, then I would. Whereas other times I'd be like, can we talk about this? I mean, that's, I love that part of the book though, where Rylan is thinking about the kids in his class and their future, even though he doesn't have his own like biological kids, like that, that future, his emotional investment in …”
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In 'Project Hail Mary,' the character Ryland Grace evolves from a fearful individual to a self-sacrificing hero, highlighting the complexity of morality in storytelling. Author Andy Weir discusses how Grace's journey reflects real human anxieties and the profound changes that parenthood can bring to one's sense of duty. This exploration of character development makes for a compelling narrative about courage and sacrifice.
“… of Bruce, but I always felt Bruce and his E Street Band were the second best band in New Jersey. To me, the best band in New Jersey was Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. And a lot of people, that didn't get further than Jersey for many people, but it should. Southside's still out, so I wanted to pick a song by him. And this is a song from his second record, the second Southside. Little Steven wrote a lot of the stuff before he was on Sopranos and before he was with Bruce full But this is a song called This Time It For Real and it just I learned about What year are we talking about here …”
“… shows? I gather that's going on. I don't know, but I'm not buying the, this is the last time he's ever going to play in New Jersey. I've bought into that eight times now. What if I could tell you that I grew up in Jersey, and I grew up around the time of Bruce, but I always felt Bruce and his E Street Band were the second best band in New Jersey. To me, the best band in New Jersey was Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. And a lot of people, that didn't get further than Jersey for many people, but it should. Southside's still out, so I wanted to pick a song by him. And this is a song from his second record, the second Southside. Little Steven wrote a lot of the stuff before he was on Sopranos and before he was with Bruce full But this is a song called This Time It For Real and it just I learned about What year are we talking about here 70... I didn't look that up, I'm sorry. 77, maybe? And this was a group... I learned about soul music from white guys in New Jersey, and then I backtracked to the real stuff. But this is just great. It's like, to me, here it is. This time it's for real Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. The horn section was stolen by Conan O'Brien. It's La Bamba. …”
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In a hilarious twist, the hosts debate the true musical royalty of New Jersey, with one declaring Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes as the real deal over Bruce Springsteen. The banter escalates as they stumble over the band's name, leading to a comedic revelation about the awkwardness of saying 'Asbury Jukes' out loud. Their playful jabs and nostalgic references make for a delightful and relatable segment.
“Yeah, right. You have three Peter Weir movies. Yeah, he's the last wave was a film we covered where I think we felt very out of our depth in terms of the sort of like the cultural stuff he's wrestling with. I loved it. It's a very interesting movie. You're just kind of aware that there's a bunch of stuff underneath the surface that we don't have the ability to pick up on. But it was fantastic. I think Join the Club in that it is, you know, it's a film about sort of climate, not …”
“Yeah, right. You have three Peter Weir movies. Yeah, he's the last wave was a film we covered where I think we felt very out of our depth in terms of the sort of like the cultural stuff he's wrestling with. I loved it. It's a very interesting movie. You're just kind of aware that there's a bunch of stuff underneath the surface that we don't have the ability to pick up on. But it was fantastic. I think Join the Club in that it is, you know, it's a film about sort of climate, not climate change, but it's an environmental film, I think. And, you know, the Aboriginal presence in it, what I really admired that he did was just let them go. Right. Let them leave what the story is. And I mean, that's what we did in Nightingale as well was, you know, the script was made in full consultation with Palawa people. people Tasmanian …”
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Gallipoli, directed by Peter Weir, contrasts with Saving Private Ryan by presenting a conventional narrative that leads to a shocking and horrifying climax. The film spends most of its runtime focusing on friendship and camaraderie, only to reveal the brutal realities of war in its final moments. This analysis highlights how Gallipoli's structure builds tension and delivers a poignant critique of war's romanticization.
“… was making the last wave and that he wasn't sticking with period films because picnic had had such a big impact that everyone flipped the other way weir's take is that the rock literally opened up and swallowed them by the way whoa he's got a yeah he's got because he says like over the years he talked with her a lot over you know as after she he makes the movie she sort of trusts him more where she's like basically like of course she made it up quote unquote but there's some the rock opened up and swallowed him fucking just eating people right fucking hanging rock more like hungry rock hungry …”
“that had finally opened up, and they were already trying to pigeonhole it to, this is the only thing we export. that after picnic at hanging rock people were angry that he was making the last wave and that he wasn't sticking with period films because picnic had had such a big impact that everyone flipped the other way weir's take is that the rock literally opened up and swallowed them by the way whoa he's got a yeah he's got because he says like over the years he talked with her a lot over you know as after she he makes the movie she sort of trusts him more where she's like basically like of course she made it up quote unquote but there's some the rock opened up and swallowed him fucking just eating people right fucking hanging rock more like hungry rock hungry right um and like then eventually at one point he's like did a ufo get them and she's like maybe and he's like all right you're too much like and then she dies but then Peter Weir is like, he's like, I just had to have an answer in my head. And I've decided that like, they just got swallowed by essentially the earth. I love that. Right. But I don't …”
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In the exploration of Peter Weir's 1975 film 'Picnic at Hanging Rock,' the discussion reveals how the film's mysterious narrative led to various interpretations, including the idea that the rock itself swallowed the girls. Jane Schoenbrun highlights the emotional truth behind the film, contrasting the original author's vision with Weir's dreamy adaptation. This conversation dives into the haunting atmosphere of the actual location and the impact it had on the film's storytelling.
“… said moving, breathing flesh. Just say a person. We're all moving, breathing flesh. I don't like it. Anyway, these checks are done every half hour. Johnny Unusual writes, it's worth noting that the writer on this film is Kurt Wimmer, master of films that are both tremendously preposterous and very dumb and still very fun. He's written the How Did This Get Made classics, Ultraviolet, The Beekeeper, Expendables 4, and Double Trouble. I'm not going to name the films because it's not a recommendation station, but I assure you that if you are ever stuck for movies, most of his films are the right kind …”
“… saying the institutions in my state have a log system where officers have to physically touch a tracking scanner on the door and then go to a data pad after looking in the window of the cell door to see moving, breathing flesh. I don't like how you said moving, breathing flesh. Just say a person. We're all moving, breathing flesh. I don't like it. Anyway, these checks are done every half hour. Johnny Unusual writes, it's worth noting that the writer on this film is Kurt Wimmer, master of films that are both tremendously preposterous and very dumb and still very fun. He's written the How Did This Get Made classics, Ultraviolet, The Beekeeper, Expendables 4, and Double Trouble. I'm not going to name the films because it's not a recommendation station, but I assure you that if you are ever stuck for movies, most of his films are the right kind of movies for this show. You can probably skip his Total Recall and Point Break remakes. Johnny Unusual, thank you for not making this a recommendation station. And as a matter of fact, because you didn't, now I am inclined to go deeper. But you're right about Total Recall and Point Break. What whiffs? Like a whiff and a miss. I mean, or I guess a …”
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In this hilarious segment, the hosts dive into absurd script changes from 'Law Abiding Citizen,' including a jaw-dropping scene where a guide dog meets a tragic, explosive fate. Their banter about prison logistics and the ridiculousness of the film's plot twists keeps the energy high and the laughs rolling.
“… is not to sell houses. It's just to have not a game. Yeah. Well, it's not. It's definitely not a game. Well, okay. All right. So now we're left with Johnny and Paul on the block against each other on the hit list. the two roommates who now somehow have to turn on each other. And Paul is up against the wall here because Paul knows that in that minion challenge, people were willing to help Johnny. Paul was begging people to help him. At least Johnny has Drita, you know, and so he's really got to go to work. New York is like, I'm not I'm good on Paul. He didn't abuse his power when he had the chance. …”
“… little bit of a clarification on the rules of selling sunset Apparently nobody has ever seen selling sunset Did we watch selling sunset one time We I think we did We did one of the seasons It was like on Netflix We watched one episode And the point is not to sell houses. It's just to have not a game. Yeah. Well, it's not. It's definitely not a game. Well, okay. All right. So now we're left with Johnny and Paul on the block against each other on the hit list. the two roommates who now somehow have to turn on each other. And Paul is up against the wall here because Paul knows that in that minion challenge, people were willing to help Johnny. Paul was begging people to help him. At least Johnny has Drita, you know, and so he's really got to go to work. New York is like, I'm not I'm good on Paul. He didn't abuse his power when he had the chance. Paul goes to Tyson and Tyson's like he doesn't hear anything Paul is saying he's over it and it's really Tyson that's really pushing for Paul to go over Johnny Middlebrooks but later on this will flip and somehow you know Paul loses all of his standing because Johnny has betrayed the trust of Tom Sandoval and you just don't do that to man of …”
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In Season 3 Episode 6 of House of Villains, Tom Sandoval and Tyson engage in a tense emotional confrontation about loyalty and betrayal. Tyson tries to mend their friendship while Tom grapples with feelings of hurt after Johnny's betrayal, showcasing the intricate dynamics of their relationships. The episode highlights how personal emotions intertwine with game strategy in reality TV.
“And. Hold on a second. Everyone, the great silver medal winner. Johnny Weir. Johnny how are you okay Rob you look so cute I had to get this done in a hurry T was like get on this podcast and now I'm here you can hear the rest of this story and then Rob we can talk about all Johnny and Tara things because that's our favorite subject good but anyways Jay I was just telling them sort of at the end with Natalie the round table. So, okay, where was I, Rob? Okay, so I thought it was Maura and Rob. I really thought it was a …”
“And. Hold on a second. Everyone, the great silver medal winner. Johnny Weir. Johnny how are you okay Rob you look so cute I had to get this done in a hurry T was like get on this podcast and now I'm here you can hear the rest of this story and then Rob we can talk about all Johnny and Tara things because that's our favorite subject good but anyways Jay I was just telling them sort of at the end with Natalie the round table. So, okay, where was I, Rob? Okay, so I thought it was Maura and Rob. I really thought it was a Bonnie and Clyde moment, which clearly it was not Maura. But we went around, Natalie and I went to Maura, and then they showed that. And I think you can see Maura was a no-go, and she actually went back and told Rob and Eric that we were going that way. And then Johnny had an interaction with Eric where he found out that Rob, Maura, Mark, and Eric …”
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In a gripping moment from the reality show, Natalie finds herself cornered during a tense roundtable discussion, leading to unexpected gameplay shifts. The dynamics between contestants Johnny, Tara, and Natalie reveal the high stakes and intricate strategies involved in their decisions, showcasing the emotional turmoil of competition. As alliances shift and tension escalates, the episode highlights the unpredictable nature of reality television.
“… things don't happen. Other things do happen. But what I just described is kind of what the movie's about. It's David being like, something feels weird and I'm having weird dreams. What's going on? And these people largely are sort of like, we don't want to talk about it. And it's kind of none of your business. And he's like, I know, but I'm having these weird dreams. And they're like, well, that is weird. And that is interesting, but I don't know, man. Like, it's like a lot of that. It is kind of fascinatingly a like anti white savior movie or like inverted white savior movie in a way where …”
“And that is the vibe of the movie until the end. I'm not saying other things don't happen. Other things do happen. But what I just described is kind of what the movie's about. It's David being like, something feels weird and I'm having weird dreams. What's going on? And these people largely are sort of like, we don't want to talk about it. And it's kind of none of your business. And he's like, I know, but I'm having these weird dreams. And they're like, well, that is weird. And that is interesting, but I don't know, man. Like, it's like a lot of that. It is kind of fascinatingly a like anti white savior movie or like inverted white savior movie in a way where it's like, oh, here's like a noble, square-jawed, very conventional white lawyer who is assigned to a case to prove the innocence of Aboriginal men. And the worst version of this movie he's seen 20 times is he's like, I've learned that you are a person. And he gives some 20-minute monologue arguing that they have feelings and thoughts. And he …”
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In Peter Weir's 1978 film 'The Last Wave', the narrative unfolds around a white lawyer, David, who grapples with strange dreams while defending Aboriginal men. The film cleverly inverts the white savior trope, showcasing the importance of Aboriginal law and culture through authentic representation, particularly in a pivotal dinner scene. The actors contributed significantly to the authenticity, ensuring that their traditions were respected and accurately portrayed.
“… to be relatable. I think she just was relatable. Yeah, I think that's well put, man. So getting back to her bio, she started dating a guy named Johnny Lyons who lived down the street. I knew a guy named Johnny Lyons, by the way. Do you really? Is this the same guy? No, I knew him a long time ago. But when I read that, I was like, oh, yeah, Johnny Lyons. It's whatever happened to that dude. It's a good name. Good, solid name. Yeah. He lived down the street, and they ended up getting married about eight years after high school. And as we'll see, it didn't last very long. But in the meantime, …”
“… that she was like, hey, I'm just like you. You know, she she was an every woman and she she even sort of poo pooed sometimes like, you know, the movie stars with their fur coats and like they're basically unrelatable. And she I don't think she wanted to be relatable. I think she just was relatable. Yeah, I think that's well put, man. So getting back to her bio, she started dating a guy named Johnny Lyons who lived down the street. I knew a guy named Johnny Lyons, by the way. Do you really? Is this the same guy? No, I knew him a long time ago. But when I read that, I was like, oh, yeah, Johnny Lyons. It's whatever happened to that dude. It's a good name. Good, solid name. Yeah. He lived down the street, and they ended up getting married about eight years after high school. And as we'll see, it didn't last very long. But in the meantime, she went to the University of Cincinnati. I think the Bearcats? Go Bearcats. Wildcats? Bearcats. Bearcats, thank you. And she was just there for one year. She made quite a splash while she was there the first year. She's the humor editor for the yearbook, and she wrote music for the school musical. And I think she became a tridel't even. She was the …”
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Ruth Lyons, a pioneering figure in daytime television, was relatable in a way that movie stars were not. Starting her career at the University of Cincinnati, she quickly made a name for herself but dropped out to support her struggling family during the Depression. Her story showcases her resilience and the challenges she faced in a male-dominated industry.
“… good defense, they still moved the ball so well. We played well on them, but they moved the ball great. Who's next? On that note, let's give our Johnny Rocker personal injury attorney, moneymaker of the game, Matt. Injured, get small-town compassion with Big City Results when you call the Rocker at 270-321-4429. And while it was 0-8 on Friday, today is Denzel Aberdeen. He led the team with 20 points. He was 4 of 9 from 3 and 4 of 5 from the free throw line. In 37 minutes, he was minus 5, and he is our Johnny Rocker personal injury attorney, moneymaker of the game, Ryan Lemon's favorite player. …”
“… Like, that was, there really wasn't a lot of identity. And when we were sitting, man, you got to see Iowa State, what they were doing offensively and cutting and passing. They moved the ball so much. Even at the beginning, when we were playing really good defense, they still moved the ball so well. We played well on them, but they moved the ball great. Who's next? On that note, let's give our Johnny Rocker personal injury attorney, moneymaker of the game, Matt. Injured, get small-town compassion with Big City Results when you call the Rocker at 270-321-4429. And while it was 0-8 on Friday, today is Denzel Aberdeen. He led the team with 20 points. He was 4 of 9 from 3 and 4 of 5 from the free throw line. In 37 minutes, he was minus 5, and he is our Johnny Rocker personal injury attorney, moneymaker of the game, Ryan Lemon's favorite player. Let me read that. I want to read that stat again. Played 37 minutes in a game we lost by 19, and he was minus five, which means the three minutes he was out was minus 14. Ouch. If you don't think that kid, like everybody's going to love Owe. I hope people have a good spot in their heart for Aberdeen. Yes. Because for 37 minutes he was on the court …”
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Denzel Aberdeen's performance was pivotal in Kentucky's 82-63 defeat to Iowa State, as he led the team with 20 points despite being on the court during a significant deficit. His presence highlighted the team's lack of offensive identity, contrasting sharply with Iowa State's efficient ball movement. This analysis reveals how one player's impact can illuminate broader team dynamics in a crucial game.
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