AKA: the funny pages, graphic novels, manga, pulp fiction... Whatever you might call them, our Weird Kids are all about visual narratives. From the classics they cherish to the new releases they relish, Taliesin Jaffe and Ashley Johnson are here to share their collections and chat about what makes the comic book such an amazing form of storytelling.

The Comics That Made Us

Ashley Johnson

Taliesin Jaffe

The Gifts That Keep On Giving

Euro Trip!

Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe return "to school" and discuss their break from Weirdsville. They talk about their favorite school traditions, including the ones they missed out on as working actors, and their ""Weird Kids vacation"" adventures: His bizarre trip to East Jesus and her glorious staycation.

Back to School

What could be better than one Johnson on Weird Kids? Well, TWO! Ashley Johnson is joined by her big sister, Haylie Johnson, and Taliesin Jaffe gets to referee. The Johnson sibs talk about how they got their start acting on shows like Kids Incorporated, Growing Pains, and Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, and reveal some studio lot shenanigans and secrets.

Sister, Sister

Welcome to Weird Kids, can we take your order? Join Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe as they deep dive into all things fast, all things food, and all things fun! From how fast food has impacted pop culture, to their mutual love of greasy burgers, to the ultimate fast food french fry challenge, this episode leaves no fry unturned!

Fast Food Nation

The Mail Monkey swings by Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe's window and drops off a batch of questions in this episode of Weird Kids. Each letter is a real write in from you, to our Mail Bag, we just capture the whimsical replies from your favorite Weird Kids

Mail Time!

Space: the weirdest frontier: These are the musings of Taliesin Jaffe and Ashley Johnson, spaciest podcasters to explore... wherever you have headphones. From the breathtaking photos of the Artemis II mission, to the sartorial splendor of Flash Gordon. And of course, to boldly go where no Weird Kid has gone before!

Why Does Space Smell Like That?

Let's "Make It Fashion" - again! Our local sartorial stars, Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe are talking about all things style. From their recent photo shoot at Descanso Gardens, to tips on thrifting to craft a unique look. Our favorite Weird Kids show that fashion doesn’t have to be daunting or imposing, but fun and accessible!

Strike a Pose!

Taliesin Jaffe and Ashley Johnson are unboxing their epic eBay Live Shop-A-Ganza finds! From a mountain of merch to a literal massage chair, their deliveries — and some surprise presents — have finally arrived.

Shop Til We Drop

Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe take some time to check in with each other, and to remind us all that mental health is a BIG deal. While getting creative with an art-based grounding exercise, they open up about their past struggles and the work they are currently doing to make time for self-love.

Be Kind to Yourself

It's every most wonderful time of the year! Join Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe to celebrate, honor, and look back/forward to the "All"idays! In other words, the Weird Kids are celebrating all the holidays together in this episode's mega-celebration of all things festive.

Congrats! Happy Merry Holiday

It's time to dust off the family albums and dig out the old home movies, because Taliesin Jaffe and Ashley Johnson are taking a trip down memory lane. Taliesin presents photos of his grandparents and their time performing on screen and stage; while Ashley shows her newly restored childhood Viewmaster slides and albums as our Weird Kids talk all things nostalgia and family.

Family Lore Drop

Taliesin Jaffe and Ashley Johnson creep into the conspiratorial case of CRYPTIDS, conversing on the creatures that DO not EXIST... The chat continues with our Weird Kids' own brushes against the supernatural world and deeper delves into spooky anime: "Gegege no Kitaro". But first they kick things off with a Beyblade battle.

Cryptids, Conspiracies & Beyblades?

Taliesin and Ashley welcome old friends Rikki Simons and Tavisha Wolfgarth-Simons for a deep dive into Jaffe lore. From early cosplay days and Invader Zim to their latest comic work, it's a packed, extra long, episode!

Weird Kids Never Say Die

Sample this soniferous segment with Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe as they surf the sound waves of songs they savor! Turn it up to 11 with us as we scope out all the ways music has shaped their lives.

Drop The Beat!

Taliesin Jaffe and Ashley Johnson open their mental floodgates and let their attention deficits steer the ship. From tinkering and optical illusions to Illuminati theories, no topic is too odd for our resident Weird Kids to dive into.

A Weird Stream of Consciousness

Taliesin Jaffe and Ashley Johnson vibe with video games! From their voice acting roles in to their favorite nostalgia trips, they talk all things gaming before suffering through the most infamously bad Atari game ever made: "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."

Video Games!

Desperate to boost the Weird Kids ratings for a third season, Taliesin Jaffe and Ashley Johnson are resorting to every shameless broadcast gimmick in the book. From a terrible tasting sweet sampler, to "live" prize giveaways, to special 3-D segments (perfect for podcasting)... there's nothing too pandering or too gimmicky for our loveable weirdos.

Ratings Grab

Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe are back from a jaunt across the pond to Berlin and Edinburgh for their "day job". Vicariously view their vacation as they vibe on the history and mystery of Europe.

After opening a birthday gift from friends of the show, Rikki and Tavisha, Taliesin Jaffe and Ashley Johnson have a heart-to-heart on the things that are near and dear to THEIR hearts. Ashley shares poetry alongside Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt's deck of inspirational cards, "Oblique Strategies," and Taliesin tells about the time Tom Lehrer wrote a letter to 2 Chainz while talking up his sister's newest book.

Will Friedle joins our Weird Kids to chat about growing up in (and NOT being raised by) show business. Dealing with fame and rejection while having too much freedom and responsibility at a young age is, well, exactly in line with Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe's experiences growing up "Hollyweird."

Boy Meets Weird With Will Friedle

Taliesin Jaffe and Ashley Johnson are definitely not puppets brought to life by a dark spell. Probably. Either way, our Weird Kids share a deep fascination with the storytelling power existing in everything from simple shadows to the most advanced animatronics. Between Taliesin's previous forays into the medium and Ashley's budding collection, there’s no shortage of puppetry-inspired insight and whimsy on this episode of Weird Kids.

Everything is Better with Puppets

Emmy Award-winning™ actor Eden Riegel joins Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe to gab about the good, the bad, and the... medium of growing up in the world of acting. There's no shortage of insight and advice Eden has to share. Pull up a seat to our table as we welcome another friend to the Weird Kids club.

The Many Talents of Eden Riegel

Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe focus on the quiet moments in life that bring them joy. Our Weird Kids are full of ideas to slow your roll too, including: Building an orrery, diving deep into ASMR videos, curling up with comfy reads, playing miniature puzzle games, and all the things between.

Slow Down, You're Doing Fine

Taliesin Jaffe and Ashley Johnson are the hosts with the most on this "Game Showified" season finale of Weird Kids. COME ON DOWN as they rank the game shows they (think) they could actually win, reveal their favorite TV competitions, and share real-life stories from growing up in this specific niche of Hollyweird.

The Weird Kids Game Show

Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe deep dive into their lives as the Weird Kids! This is a formal invitation to all the misfits, outcasts, and weirdos to take a seat at our table and join these former child actors as they embrace their unique upbringings and celebrate all things weird and wonderful.

The Comics That Made Us

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