Maria Bamford | You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes

[@andream138]

I have adored this woman for decades. She just gets better and better. I love everything she does and everything she's on. I dont think she will ever understand the impact she's had on people with mental health or even that she has saved lives. I ADORE HER.

[@voodoosleeper]

Me too. I remember seeing her first comedy central presents special when I was like 10 or 11 and it made me realize how much I love stand-up. She is an absolute genius and I'm so glad she shares so much about her mental health experiences because it will definitely help a lot of people to hear that they're not alone in their mental illness.

[@go-godollie2335]

*high five* ditto!!!! 💜

[@Reason1717]

A wise choice to admire. She is real treasure.

[@forshizzlemywizzle]

I actually told her as much online once and she replied with the longest and loveliest message of thanks and encouragement right in the middle of Covid. She’s so special.

[@Stephanie_Louise]

When Maria said it doesn’t matter how much money you throw at it mental health care will disappoint you, I was liberated. What a great conversation!

[@classictalkies]

💯💯💯

[@jbmp1390]

So sad but true. While having more money to spend on mental health care is useful, it also doesn't necessarily mean that the care you get is better or more effective. It's often the things surrounding the care, ie: the luxuriousness of the facility, the food, activities available etc.

[@here7036]

It's almost like it's a giant conspiracy to cover up for the methodical destruction of the western mind by its corrupted institutions with the side benefit of grifting some cash for its purveyors, with a small little sprinkle of actual usefulness and healing just to keep it juicy. Or something.

[@bimscutney1242]

Absolutely. I remember one day during my mental health treatment thinking “Is this it? Is this all they have for me?” It was disheartening. Drugs and platitudes? 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@brookesea4610]

It's insanely true. I went to Silver Hill in New Canaan CT in 2010, it was $69,750 for a month and it was worthless. I went to 5 other places around the same price, same deal. I only started to get better off meds and with trauma therapy, specifically somatic-based trauma therapies. I also had undiagnosed autism and Lyme disease the whole time. I was misdiagnosed by every clinician I had for over 30 years

[@angelaa7388]

Maria makes me feel better about struggling with mental illness. She's a positive role model for being able to keep picking herself back up and achieve her goals.

[@commaJim]

Hope you're doing well!!

[@Berighteousone]

Her hands and arms and legs shake a lot due to her mental health meds I think I would adjust those if I were her

[@angelaa7388]

@@Berighteousone everyone's med journey is different. I've heard her speak on this before and she said something to the affect of those side affects being more tolerable than the side effects of other meds she tried.

[@StealURFace]

The fact that she fights stigma by joking about such taboo topics as _suicidal ideation & hospitalization_ gives my traumatized brain a tingly 🫧 feeling & giggles of catharsis 💕

[@angelaa7388]

@BoojeeRedneck absolutely. It's such a relief to be among others who understand and who can joke about having a trauma response or whatever.

[@veenoir1991]

Maria is easily one of the funniest people ever imo

[@Leviajohnson]

Always makes the list of my favorite comics of all time!

[@dpclerks09]

Underrated, too. A lot of her material seems to go over people's heads who write her act off as "just silly voices".

[@teresawick4691]

I love Maria. We have very different lives but have so much in common. One of those things is a love of Duluth.

[@famfamfam5782]

Maybe the funniest comedian ever

[@poindextertunes]

I first saw her in the Comedians of Comedy documentary. Been a fan ever since 😭

[@zanequillarts9050]

"Never be mindful during your depression." - This is a Golden Teaching! Thanks Maria!

[@Wattage209]

She is so brilliant. I have loved Maria since I found her web series over a decade ago. And god I never realised how much I needed someone to publicly say how shitty mental health help tends to be. Thank you! It is so frustrating how often people recommend getting help as if that's just something that exists and is useful. It's very shitty help!

[@Leviajohnson]

Glad to see Maria on my favorite podcasts. I’m a long time fan of all her work. I struggle with manic depression and she’s an inspiration to me. Grateful to her for being open and vulnerable and sharing her comedy and talent with the world!

[@commaJim]

Hope you're doing well with that ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

[@jenniferjablonski7843]

I adore Maria! She is hilarious and it’s so comforting to hear her talk about mental issues in such a relatable way. I can’t wait to read her book and see her perform this fall!

[@tangojuli209]

Maria: I could listen to you all day. I've learned more about myself from you and your performances/interviews than I have from therapy, self help books, coursework.

[@aprilhoffman3090]

We hear ya, Maria!! Some of us experience depression, and some of us experience DEPRESSION! Isn't life interesting? Thank you for being you!

[@dejaeviz]

very few comedians have the replay value that equals a musician. Maria's comedy is the kind of creativity that you want to listen to over and over again. She's a lot like a favorite movie, where every line is a fun catch phrase ...... Maria's replay value is amazing.

[@yvettedouglass4642]

Yesss…I so agree. I never realized this, but it is so true! I am a big music nerd and so I know what you mean, and I cannot think of another comedian that I do that with (re-listen and re-listen), she is my fave and Rachel Feinstein is another fav.

[@BoDray]

She brings me so much joy! I quote you all the time, Maria 💛💛💛

[@josephgentile3330]

This is incredible! Maria Bamford is hands down my favorite comedian. Pete I love everything you do too buddy but I got to say Maria reaches me on a certain level. Thank you for this. I love this episode!.

[@ashleyromero5302]

Yes love Maria making the pod rounds, she's always so funny and interesting

[@johanmalm8378]

Thank you Pete and Maria for this funny and touching conversation!

[@WesleyInsleyComedy]

“You might as well fall at ace hardware” killed me because my dad used to work there 😂

[@rushfan1970]

Yes!!! Thank you, thank you for bringing us more of the great Bammer!! She's brilliant & gives me the best, most healing laughter, I love her so much, & yes I agree Alone is an amazing series definitely worth watching!!💖💯👏🏼✌🏼

[@robbymyrick]

Maria - you are a GIFT to us! SO good!! 💖🌟

[@Camaral24]

So grateful to be celebrating Maria Bamford Podcast Week!! 🎉

[@amandavankeuren5474]

What other ones besides Neal Brennan's Blocks? I must find them all.

[@Camaral24]

@@amandavankeuren5474Onward with Rosie O’Donnal, WTF with Marc Maron, NPR’s Fresh Air, Depresh Mode, The Unspeakable Podcast, Q with Tom Power, Bananas, Live Wire with Luke Burbank, The Last Laugh, Poured Over, and Never Not Funny. All recorded this month, most in the last two weeks.

[@mysticsuzi]

Maria is such a gift, with all her raw vulnerability and just truths. She has described stuff I have also gone through just perfectly and then poof, I am not alone, I have Maria in my corner saying Yeah that happened to me too!

[@froobzz]

Maria is incredible and amazingly insightful. Personally, she makes me feel heard and seen, and her comedy and words make me feel less alone. Thank you, Maria.

[@amplethought]

Pete, I very much appreciate you doing this with Maria specifically. You were both VERY forthcoming and brave and insightful and helpful and kind. It really was just a pleasure to watch. Meaningful to me on many levels.

[@sweetpotatogreens7491]

Pete not absorbing Maria trying to tell him her dad recently died TWICE lol

[@Beep1122POP]

I love Pete, but I felt so bad about this part.

[@savannahdwyer]

Never grabbed my airpods faster. And i’m at a kids trampoline park lol.

[@karenmossbryan7932]

Aw. Not on the trampoline? Unless you don't have a kid there!

[@VahidMasrour]

An amazing frank conversation. Thanks for sharing it.

[@mhlockyer709]

The fact that Maria gets herself hyped up with Burr’s Philly Rant makes me soo happy.

[@KateECoughlin]

Maria is like no other!!! Can't wait to read the book

[@classictalkies]

I appreciate Maria so much ❤ And more harm reduction approaches, please!

[@lb3573]

Maria is a gift to humanity. Yeah, I said it free of irony.

[@infinitestare]

I found out about her from Adventure Time. I really loved the performance behind some background episodic characters to the point I actively went looking for the voice actor. - Seen any apples? Ya'll ask a lot of dumb-butt questions. Almost like you're trying to solve something. - Hmm... Clean too. Almost like some **slams table** do-gooders.

[@ChrisKoelsch]

Have always loved her and her sense of humor

[@BrennonGoforthComedy]

This was extremely powerful...never I feel like has somebody put into words the niche problems we still face with mental health...the stuff about mindfulness really stuck in my brain...thanks Maria for all the laughs since the T&E Days to now!!!

[@SoOthersMayLiveandStuff]

I absolutely love you, Maria Bamford. The more I learn about you - the more I love. You are an inspiration.

[@Pioramic]

I just BURST into laughter at the “sorry..sorry” playing tennis hahahah! Like wow. I’ve definitely done that playing a sport

[@onelemonadestand]

Thanks for validating all my struggles! Sometimes mental health issues are a whole nother degree! No one gets this! Even me a lot! It’s not our fault actually!

[@Whisky_4_1]

Maria is my favorite living comedian

[@innervisions1828]

Who is your favorite dead comedian? Mine is Garry Shandling.

[@Whisky_4_1]

Carlin. none even close @@innervisions1828

[@frontierflyer]

Maria is such a lovely human and we need more people like her in the world!

[@theresamorris6206]

I just love this woman so so so very much TBH !!!!! This was so great !

[@genesishale7523]

PLEASE Pete and Maria Alone reaction/commentary series. I would do unspeakable things for this.

[@JCTimmers]

I second this, but I'm only willing to do speakable things for it.

[@hankpink6274]

Maria has saved my life and many others by being so open about her health. I loved the new book.

[@iamgoingtodeckyoutwo5966]

Somewhere I stopped YMIW but not because I didn’t love it. Thank you for this. Maria is everywhere because of her book but it never feels like an ad.

[@joeyree22]

First time here and it was a fantastic episode (& I don’t do long form anything!) Sub button hit! I’m a huge fan of Maria, for all the reasons mentioned in the comments and more! I, like many here struggle and I find her work (aka existence) extremely helpful and inspiring. Also, as mentioned, I don’t normally partake in long podcasts, but I throughly enjoyed and listened to the entire thing! It did take me two days, a few dog walks/laundry folding/ cleaning moments etc to take it all in.m, but whatever and it’s just one day at a time ❤

[@ThePersistentRumor]

When she goes into voice-over mode, it's really impressive. :-D

[@sweetpeanmolly]

She’s a comedic genius! I’m blown away by her creative energies and intelligence! Love her!

[@MamboKing215]

Lol Holmes asked her in the beginning when her dad passed (shortly after she initially brought it up); then towards the end asked, 'wait, is your dad still alive?...' Eeek

[@Lu_Cidtrip]

OMG I'm so excited to watch this!!! Maria I love you! I hope you're doing well!!!!

[@KipHebert-d9z]

Glad Maria is making the rounds.

[@kindredg]

Maria's sweater has a life of its own.

[@charleel1800]

Precious soul. Just adorable in every way. I so relate to her.

[@dkmagos]

Maria Bamford - Thank you for letting me be myself again.

[@dustinmeiners4865]

I've always been a fan of comedy, and have consumed as much standup as I can possibly get since I was a kid, thanks to my dad. And recently, it seems that comics are one of the most vocal groups leading the charge to address and destigmatize mental health issues. As someone with chronic anxiety and depression (and as an open-mic'er who's talked about it on-stage), thank you to Pete and Maria for continuing to have these conversations!

[@d.a2026]

Love you Maria! Have watched lady Dynabite 4 or 5 times :)

[@glenneric1]

I like Maria's adult Maria voice.

[@alexalandres399]

Thanks, Pete

[@mariamcdonald345]

Thanks for this, Maria and Pete!

[@lberelson]

The synergy between the 2 of you was great! I just learned of Maria based on a recent feed and realize how precious her work is. Revelatory. And Pete I have to say I am a looooong time and discerning sitcom viewer. My all time faaaavorite sitcom was Crashing (sorry you had to wear spanks). Brilliant genius I miss it so much!!!

[@higler.]

30 seconds in and Maria already has me laughing my ass off

[@bucketsoyeah]

Its been awhile since Ive listened to the pod. I needed this thank you

[@bradleslie3760]

Two of the funniest, most delightful people on the planet talking about mental health. It doesn't get better than that.

[@chellebelle8902]

I love Maria Bamford. Great interview.

[@SunnyDayStyle1]

oh my. how I love maria bamford. thanks for the great convo.

[@tammystratford7079]

I think I apologize too much to my children. I'm not sure. I know it's a lot! I just love these two, great conversation!

[@laserlotus5]

"Is your dad alive?" Really? A call back from last week's Bill Lawrence episode? hahaha!! omfg.

[@morkmon]

Maria is one of the GOATs

[@taramccrawlutz7684]

Pete’s impression of Jordan from Alone was very good

[@Mr_Wiley]

Her appearances on Tim and Eric awesome show were legendary.

[@Beep1122POP]

'You have fat hands.'

[@katielizsmith]

I can totally relate to the apologizing playing tennis!! I've done this for YEARS (and continue to do it)!!

[@paigevansice2990]

Best. ever. THANK YOU BOTH!

[@Beep1122POP]

Omg i have such house shame issues and the last minute of this conversation was so wonderful for me.

[@voice_of_a_little_lady]

Lady Dynamite was my mental health issues' dream.

[@sambrownsings]

LET HER TALK PETE

[@Talentedtadpole]

Omg I posted similar before reading this.

[@muscatinemusk]

First time listener?

[@sambrownsings]

@@muscatinemusk listened a lot in 2013, then never again because he is so full of himself. But I’ll watch anything with Maria in it, so he reeeeled me back in for this one 😆

[@SelurEcneics-sm9qf]

@@sambrownsings'Relate to this. I'm watching this for Bamford and grateful to the interviewer for posting this. However, his style of interrupting and regaling and forced, pained expressions is too distracting.

[@thebenefactor6744]

I love every drug you're on, Maria. You're a pharmaceutical catalyst producing the byproduct of laughter. I'm currently on 50mg of your current, non- FDA approved stand-up routines.

[@tvandoren]

DA is a great way to learn how to stop overspending and living deeply in debt. It's so relieving!

[@johnpompeo9401]

She's one of my favorite humans.

[@helenb3770]

She’s magic! Thanks for the long form chat ❤

[@Grt120453]

Thank you both that was great you’re both wonderful

[@erikavaleries]

Thank you, I love Maria Bamford!!

[@jac185]

Maria is the greatest

[@Beep1122POP]

I have such a profound love for her for so long. I met her once and was I a total dud, but she was still kind. She is unlike anyone else I've ever seen.

[@regntonne]

I bought her book as soon as it got plugged, thanks Maria and Pete!

[@scottrok13]

Bought and listening to Maria’s book!🎉😂 🎉 Doing my data entry! Loved listening to it all🎉

[@st3v3h4py]

I am either way too high for this, or just high enough for it to reach me... but still too much. Holy fuck the predatory mental health story from Maria @ 17:00 !

[@traceyroyer993]

Two beautiful souls. Pete needs to be a better listener. Still love him ❤

[@Clarkillustrations]

(Banana Bread) I've always found Maria hilarious since the first stand up I saw of her back in the early 2000s. I also love her on Adventure Time, she does such great voices!

[@rufusgoldstreiff]

great episode =)

[@tinatieden3598]

Every day has 24 hours. 2 for Maria, anytime.

[@meljeffery6140]

This "interviewer" does not understand anything about Maria and stepped on her flow a million times. Very painful to see him derail her to make Hallmark card statements. Maria is a genius.

[@janetyoungwriter]

Yes. At the beginning he ran over her mention of her father's death.

[@thomasbarchen]

He's just a boy

[@e.j.2578]

She's fantastic. The older she gets, the more I love her. You should do a Batman and Maria, like Prometheus and Bob.

[@raemiller1598]

Hello.... After living 58 years I can honestly say that Maria Bamford is the FUNNEST person I can imagine being around. (and I am not schizoprenic)

[@innervisions1828]

One of a kind, brilliant. I am in awe.

[@sendrius]

Love Maria! Her comedy helped me explain depression to others and helped me orient to my own. I love long eps too btw. Quick question though Pete, Harvey Dent, can we trust him?

[@tinatieden3598]

I really enjoyed this episode. Thanks for wearing shoes Pete. I hate feet.

[@claudiasolomon1123]

5:26 you are welcome..

[@jklubnik]

"It's bananas!" Like your sweater, Maria!

[@tinjadog]

I have a short list of comedians I have ever paid good money to see in person: Graham Chapman Eddie Izzard Maria Bamford ❤️❤️❤️

[@dancoyle6911]

Maria is consistently one of the funniest people in this hemisphere.

[@Zeluth]

I purchased a Netflix subscription for Maria Bamford.

[@Talentedtadpole]

LET HER SPEAK FFS

[@cornjobb]

love maria bamford, she absolutely slays, except when she shows up in something like that food network celebrity competition. she looked so lost and out of place and was voted out first. i felt so bad for her.

[@LisaLee__]

The commercials at the very beginning is crazy. Honestly. Looking into this Apolloneuro.

[@disconnected22]

1:32:16 - I love it when someone off camera laughs. If you wanna hear a great Maria interview, look up the WTF episode she did. Her and Marc Maron chatting in a car.