Weirder Together with Ben Lee and Ione Skye

Oasis, Allday, Harmony Korine, Adam Sandler

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the day after Australian Father’s Day, and we are chilling on our couch in Sydney and getting into it! We chat the Oasis reunion, Allday...

New Beginnings, Same Old Podcast

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 4 kicks off with chatter about the band Speed, mysterious bruises, Ione's first trip to Brisbane,anarchism, "spannering", Radio Free Alice, Bic...

Medium Size Announcement

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Clutch your pearls!Head over to https://weirdertogether.substack.com/ and sign up for our free newsletter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

JoJo Siwa is the new John Cage

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s pod has some BIG ENERGY as we chat the appeal of small town Australia, the public’s response to Positive Energy, lifting up your little sc...

Missy Higgins! JD Vance! TISM! Concetta Caristo!

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are we the only podcast in existence that touches on all these subjects this week?Probably! And that's why you love us, or at least tolerate us!To wat...

We Have No Controversial Opinions

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s pod we chat the pressure to have controversial opinions, Dan Clowes short films, child modelling in the 80s and Ione showing Goldie the “...

Hanging with Addie Weyrich (Addie Addie Addie)

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is a Philly raised, Los Angeles braised multi-hyphenate joy bomb, Addie Weyrich.She has a new album out under the name ADDIE ADDIE ADD...

Contemplating Failure

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We chat practicing failing, raw dogging flights, trying not to over-schedule creativity and letting projects go.To watch the video of this episode and...

"Say Hello To My Flute" PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ione recaps VOLUME at the NSW Art Gallery with DeepFaith, how Janicza Bravo’s instagram brings people together, and what its like writing about her ...

Sydney Party Recap!

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We breakdown a jam-packed week in which Ione announced pre-order of her memoir (https://bit.ly/4cz9ECv ) , we hosted an excellent Sydney Weirder Toget...

The Unlistenable Star Spangled Banner

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shopping at Above the Clouds, checking out party venues, debating seminal Jimi Hendrix tracks - its all happening on this week's WEIRDER TOGETHER!To w...

Goldie Returns to the Pod PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To hear this full over head to http://weirdertogether.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I Was Once Accidentally In A Scientology Dance Class

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ione has FOMO about Griffin Dunne's party at the Chateau.Ben enters the crucible.Goldie gets pet rats.To watch the video of this episode and for bonus...

Being Alive

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss "Otto On Otto", Neal Brennan, Stephen Sondheim, Tim Minchin, leaving the stage like Elvis and Martin Scorcese's tiktok era.To watch the ful...

A Couple Got Engaged On Stage in Canberra Last Night PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To hear this full episode head to:https://weirdertogether.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I Can Control The Weather

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On todays episode we discuss Ben shows in Brunswick Heads, Brisbane and Eumundi, Ione's dinner at Hubert,we wonder do birds chit chat and can Ione con...

Let's Give 'Em Something to Talk About

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ione is "balls deep" into her memoir and getting ready to turn it in to her publisher.Ben feels un-Australian for not knowing who Hugo Weaving is marr...

Ben & Ione Take Over Melbourne PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To hear this full episode head over to https://weirdertogether.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Civilized and Rowdy

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What a week! Fashion shows, Ben's single release, the Allday/Cubspot collab, regional shows, Ione finishing writing her book...absolute madness!So muc...

Super Model Power Couple

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh from our stint on the runway at the Em on Holiday show for Australian Fashion Week, we contemplate the next step in our new careers as a Super M...

Sydney Rain & Jen Garner Dreams PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Quick pod check in from the couch as the rain pours down outside on the Sydney streets on the eve of Mothers Day.We ponder if movies are dead, the cra...

Ione Unlocks New Levels of Australian-ness

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We recap our night of Aussie celeb pub trivia where Ione sings the John Farnham classic "You're the Voice"alongside Murray from the Wiggles.Ben is "ve...

Partying with the Dandy Warhols PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s substack-only pod episode we recap our time hitting the town in Sydney with Courtney Taylor Taylor and camp, what Ben learned at the ...

The Cuddle After the Hardcore Sex

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Inspirig adventures with Beth Orton, Subtle Urban Sex Appeal, Colin Greenwood, Gerry Beckley, Public Image Ltd, Tim Hardin and more...This week's epis...

Ione Pods in a Bathrobe For Some Reason

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben experiences healing with an old friend.Ione composes a jingle in her dream.To watch the video of this episode visit https://weirdertogether.substa...

So, Your Partner Has A "PAST"?! PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)

20 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Ione discuss people's reaction to Ben's new single "LOVERS"https://open.spotify.com/album/7lNNN3e9IOZxpgWTF7mdRr?si=2qLAS14xRVKv-wbRx0v7ygTo h...

First Sydney Hangover Pod PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben is hungover after a mini housewarming jam seshIone embraces her new role as the Queen of Queen Street, the Woollahra Dostoyevski.To hear the rest ...

Square Dancing for P.E.

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s pod we discuss the bizarre 80s Australian obsession with square dancing, Ione’s failed soccer dreams and Ben’s internal conflicts as ...

Ione Sings A Scottish Lullaby PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ione makes contact with her Scottish (and Patois) roots.Ben plays a gig in the bush.We need help naming our Sydney house.To hear this full episode, co...

80s Urban Legends

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ok we finally have wifi and are prepared to get back to our regular programming!In todays ep in our new Sydney pad we discuss why Ione will never sham...

Hanging with Joe Wong

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today our special guest on the pod is musical legend Joe Wong. Joe is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, composer, and podcaster best known as host...

Transmissions from a Sydney AirBnb

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hi from Sydney!We land on our feet in a Double Bay AirBnb, ready to visit the barber, eat passionfruit, debate Cool Shoes vs The Ick, and go to the Op...

How Vulnerable Do Ya Wanna Get? PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss Barbara Streisand, emotional transparency, The Hobbit, and why AirPods feel like tiny penises in your ears.To hear the full episode subscri...

Last Night in our L.A. House

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We record live from our living room floor, surrounded by moving boxes, while we prepare to move to Sydney for 6 months.We discuss impermanence, openne...

We're Headed Back To Australia! PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s subscriber-only episode of our podcast, we share news of our return to Australia for a stint, that includes resurrecting the WEIRDER TOGE...

Hanging with Kelly Oxford

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is our good pal, Canadian author, director, and screenwriter Kelly Oxford.We talk about sex, partnership, parasocial relationships, wh...

Gimmie Your Most Epic Name-Drop PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Reeling from the online controversy caused by Lou Barlow's take on Taylor Swift/Led Zeppelin on our last episode, we talk causing internet controversy...

The Raw Impressions Crossover Episode with Lou Barlow & Adelle Barlow

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow of Raw Impressions return to fill us in on their journey as a homestead Gen-X content factory, Dinosaur Jr's tour of Aust...

Blind Gossip Item PREVIEW (SUBSTACK ONLY)

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We contemplate a loose new vibe for our Saturday episodes for our Substack subscribers.Ione wants to do a Proust Questionaire. Ben shares a hectic bli...

Ione Plays Her Face Card for NY Fashion Week

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we launch the WEIRDER TOGETHER Substackhttps://weirdertogether.substack.com/a hub for all creative projects we are involved in.Join our communit...

But What Will The Community Think?!?!

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Greetings from NYC!Goldie accuses Ben of hypocrisy and being too concerned with what people think of him as a parent.Ione yells at Whole Foods staff t...

Having a Full On Menty B

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben is having a menty B.Ione liked how Taylor Swift helped Lana Del Rey with her hair.We miss Wayne Kramer The song that ends this episode is "Nostalg...

Johnny Roast Beef Hires Ben as his Lawyer

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben is honored to be confused for a lawyer.Ione gets nutrition from gossip.We chat Joe Wong's album launch at Hollywood Forever, dinner at RAO's, Laur...

We Love When Actors Destroy Tables

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The power of paper mache, non-sexual group baths, eating dinner at JAR, drinking an old-fashioned at the Tycoons Club and the role of the Sunset Marqu...

Should We Go To Couples Therapy?

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Remebering the Cahuenga Boogie and the glory days of the Chateau Marmont is fine...But should we be going to couples therapy? Hosted on Acast. See aca...

It's Your Turn To Compliment Me Now

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We return for a new year, a new season, 2 new haircuts, one new earring, a new masculinity and a new chill.Let's do this, beautiful babies! Hosted on ...

"High On The Hog" with Fabienne Toback & Karis Jagger

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our friends Fabienne Toback and Karis Jagger, creators of the Netflix hit "High on the Hog", join us today!“High on the Hog: How African Cuisine Tra...

Hanging with Dan Polydoris (Death By Toys)

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by the amazingly talented Dan Polydoris who you may know on Instagram as @deathbytoysHe breaks down his process and history an...

That Musician Nightmare of Playing a Gig And the Only Audience Member is Steve Albini

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ione falls in slow motion.Ben re-considers despair.We attend an illuminati Hollywood party (jk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Leading With A Bullet Bra

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here comes The Fear again....We discuss Ione's penchant for sharing her mom's dirty laundry and Ben's reluctance to get a Prince Albert piercing. Host...

Women Who PowerWalk With Wolves

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ione doesn't want to feel pressured to run with wolves.Ben's stubble grows back. Ione is punished by the kids for coddling them.Ben hangs with old pal...

Hanging with Aaron Rose

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Rose is a film director, writer, and artist. In the 1990s he founded the highly influential Alleged Gallery in New York. His work during this t...

Beefing with Tim Minchin

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tim Minchin attempt to get to the bottom of a 15 year old unspoken tension. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

INTRODUCING: Subtle Urban Sex Appeal with Malik Saaka & Safy-Hallan Farah

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing the newest Weirder Together podcast series:Subtle Urban Sex Appeal with Malik Saaka & Safy-Hallan Farah.We absolutely love these two m...

Chatting about Grace Tame, Japanese ghosts, Nick Cave, Tim Minchin and S.U.S.A

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben deliberates on whether or not to heart Tim Minchin's comment on Instagram.Ione discovers why she is enmeshed.We celebrate the release of brand new...

Chatting about Liz Phair, Robbie Williams, Interview Mag and Hitchhiking

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben went to see Liz Phair celebrate 30 years of Exile in Guyville.Ione reflects on her Interview Magazine humiliation in the late 1980s.We chat the Ro...

Our Failed Jonathan Richman Project with Jenny Eliscu

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We chat with indie rock music journalist legend Jenny Eliscu about our mutual Jonathan Richman obsession and why our tribute project about JR was dest...

DeepFaith Cuddle Puddle Party Recap

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We celebrate our 100th episode with a recap our most recent WEIRDER TOGETHER eventa house concert for the Australian artists DeepFaith!Gossip! Lazers!...

My Genetics, Unfortunately....

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We celebrate the WEIRD story of how the electro duo ROB & CHAD from Toowoomba reached out to Ben and ended up putting out the single "MONDAY MORNI...

Remembering Matthew Perry

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ione reflects on her friendship with Matthew Perry that began as teenagers in the film "A Night In The Life of Jimmy Reardon". Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Chatting about Ziwe, Albert Brooks, Gucci Mane and Chloe Sevigny

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We cover seeing the iconic Ziwe live at Largo this week.Our night in with Naomi Fry and Jesse Pearson playing "QUESTIONS"and how Gucci Mane's memoir i...

Saving It For Our 60s

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Like two pod virgins podding for the very first time...Ben and Ione are back in the same space and ready to make magic happen! Hosted on Acast. See ac...

My Masculinity is Threatened by Steve Martin and Prince

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Ione countdown to being reunited.Ione recalls an embarrassing car ride with Fischer Stevens.Ben recalls Prince's attempt to steal his girl. Ho...

The Artist's Job is to Change the Atmosphere

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben checks in with Ione from Melbourne.They theorize on the need to be right in your 20s, Solange and Beyonce's relationship, old home video footage o...

Giant Wombats, Boiled Lollies and Instant Coffee

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben explores the world of Nescafe Instant Coffee.Ione explores the origin of her charming demeanor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Hanging with Lauren Lapkus and Mike Castle

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Double date episode...We chat Sonny Angel Babies, improv, cradle-snatching and being beaten up by your kids with our good pals and brilliant comedy mi...

Ione Skye is the Worlds Greatest Wingman

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Moviephone, Dono's Shakespearean teen love triangle, Consensual Ennui, Rufus Wainwright and a trip to Benihana.Listen to the Ian Rogers interview on R...

Hanging with Emma Forrest

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Emma Forrest is a British novelist, screenwriter and director, and joins us to chat about her newest book, BUSY BEING FREE, about her marriage to Aust...

The Shoe House Concert Recap!

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ione's voice is back! And we are back with a recap of a glorious house concert we threw on Friday night for Jena Malone and Lem Jay's THE SHOE!We are ...

Hanging with Azalia Snail

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Azalia Snail is an American avant-garde singer-songwriter and musician who played a hugely influential role in the 1990s lo-fi music scene, and w...

Joint Bday Party Recap!

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ione parties until she is hoarse.Ben channels his inner Fred Schneider.The 2023 joint bday recap is HERE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Covered in Reba McEntire Stardust

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's birthday season at Weirder Together HQ.Ione is up first and gets blessed by a Reba McEntire siting at her bday lunch.Ben's EP can be heard at htt...

Ben & Ione Reveal Their TM Mantras

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While walking the dog last night, Ione suddenly asks Ben "Do you want to know my TM mantra?"We grapple with the idea of secrets, control and superstit...

Live at THING Festival with John Roderick

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We recap our glorious time at Thing Festival where we did a live podcast taping, Ben played a solo show, and then ended the night with a DJ DadBod set...

Hanging with Nick Thorburn (Islands)

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nick joins us to chat about growing up with "boutique" woodmills, getting haunted by Hearst's ex-lovers and being handsome.The new Islands album "And ...

Tropical Storm Hilary, "Jewface" and Elon Rolling Through Stop Signs

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We survived Tropical Storm Hilary and sit down to chat about it all!The Ronan Farrow Elon Musk article we discuss can be found at https://www.newyorke...

We Went to HEAV3N with Ayesha Erotica

19 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recap of our night out at LA's iconic HEAV3N party for Ayesha Erotica's first ever live performance.To learn more about HEAV3N visit https://www.heav3...

The Elephant 6 Recording Co.

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We attend the premiere of The Elephant 6 Recording Co. Documentary and end up singing Neutral Milk Hotel under the stars in Barnsdale Art Park.It insp...

Daddies Are Tricky

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Insomnia, app ideas, telling 24 hour time, dealing with trolls on tiktok and deconstructing Spencer and Heidi's new podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

The Great Spatula Debate

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We rehash our very first fight...about spatulas.We also chat G FLIP, Leo's Pussy Posse, hacked instagram accounts, aging, apple trees and more.For mor...

Full Confidence, Zero Evidence

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We experiment with introducing each other.Ben ponders the possibility of spiritual healing at the Grove.Ione contemplates beautiful Scottish women und...

The World Biggest Hora Dance

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cowboy themed bar mitzvahs! Queer two-step dance clubs! The mansplaining gap!We reference Caveh Zahedi's "The Show About the Show"https://www.youtube....

Hanging with Charles Fleischer

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stand-up comedy legend, actor, scientist, philosopher and writer Charles Fleischer is our guest this week.The voice of Roger Rabbit and the man who or...

The True Story of the Time Cousin Leah Fell in the Shower

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We contemplate the pioneers of plastic surgery and why everyone should date a fireman.Happy Birthday Tom Robbins!And happy release day to DeepFaith wi...

Happy National Handjob Day!

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are back from our adventure in Careyes with tales to tell!We also mention Mariachi Rosaleshttps://www.facebook.com/MariachiRosalesAutlanThis episod...

Two Larry Davids on Vacation

15 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We drag ourselves away from Margaritas, fish tacos and dips in the ocean on our glamorous getaway in Costa Careyes to debrief about our struggle to re...

All Our Friends Are Vegan Non-Binary Communists

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ione feels terrible about ruining Ben's plans to go to Beck's birthday party.Ben writes terrible jingles in the bathtub.Every Yiddish word means penis...

Hanging with Cub Sport

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tim and Sam from Cub Sport join us the day after their "Jesus At The Gay Bar Tour" wraps up in the US.They reflect on taking personal risk, staying tr...

Bringing That Punky Brewster Energy

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben tries to tell the difference between Indiana Jones fans and Neil Young fans.Ione tries to figure out why she isn't feeling upset.Watch the Ben and...

Yo! We Started A Record Label

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sun's out, birds are singing, and we've officially launched Weirder Together Records!We are joined by Rhys North to celebrate.Check out "The Hollywood...

Laurel Canyon Crows Singing Bonnie Raitt Duets

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recap of the week Joanna Sternberg took over Los Angeles.We also chat about Klaus Voorman, Blake Mills, visit legendary Hollywood club night Georgio's...

Hanging with Joanna Sternberg

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna Sternberg is a singer, songwriter, musician and visual artist born/based in New York City.Their new album "I've Got Me" is produced by Matt Swe...

Gatekeepers, Edgelords and AI Robot Cowboys Named "Dale"

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did Ben enjoy Father's Day?Can Ione remember Howie Mandel's name?Will Joanna Sternberg perform an indie-rock version of Wagner's Ring Cycle at our hou...

Hanging with Steven Ogg

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Canadian actor, Steven Ogg. He is known for roles in The Walking Dead, Better Call Saul, Westworld, The Tick, and Snowpiercer and a...

Family Field Trip to the Discotheque to see The Dare

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A cross-generational excursion to see The Dare, checking out Alex Cameron at the Cara, worried that the Jokermen guys think Ben's a coke fiend, Ione s...

Hanging with Patience Hodgson

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Patience was the lead singer, magic-maker and ringleader for the seminal Aussie punk band The Grates. Check them out athttps://open.spotify.com/artist...

ON THE FUTURE OF BEING A MUSICIAN...WITH BEN LEE

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Lee explores the possibility of a sustainable future as an artist in the music industry in a rapidly changing landscape.This first episode is a di...

Learning To Use Pronouns Will Never Be As Hard As Learning to Call Your Stepfather 'Dad'

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ione likes an "ankle touch" while she sleeps.Ben walks past Glen Campbell's haunted estate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Hanging with Whitmer Thomas

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week is comedian, actor, musician and lovable freak Whitmer Thomas.Find Whitmer on IG at https://www.instagram.com/whitmerthomasWatch W...

I Tried To Stage Dive But No One Caught Me

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ione is having a full-on anxiety attack about choosing the right menu for a Memorial Day hang. Ben attempts to stage dive at the Hoodoo Gurus but...