Weirdos

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2 - Fed Ex Zombies, In-N-Out Dealers & Psychic Coyotes Oct 27, 2026

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A spider spent the whole episode trying to climb into Brendan's ketchup costume. It almost made it.

Welcome back to Weirdos with Christy Carlson Romano and Brendan Rooney. We're married, we're business partners, and this week we're sitting on our front stoop dressed as ketchup and mustard for no reason at all.

This week, in a Brendetta, the young workers at Federal Express just stare at Brendan like zombies. Somebody is dealing In-N-Out on Facebook Marketplace, and we settle In-N-Out vs. Whataburger (sorry, Texas). Brendan explains how coyotes talk to each other psychically. A woman steals a 12-foot skeleton from Home Depot right next door to the police station, and the cops track her down with a drone. Maine holds a wife carrying championship, a 99-year-old wing walker breaks the record and her 97-year-old rival wants revenge, and in another Brendetta, cyclists crawl down the middle of the road at five miles an hour and get Queen blasted at them.

New episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe and turn on notifications, you weirdos.

0:00 Ketchup and mustard on the stoop

2:43 What Brendan misses about the Marines

6:38 Brendetta: LeBron haters

13:21 Brendetta: Fed Ex zombies

19:30 Garden State and elder millennials

21:16 The spider arrives

22:38 Brendetta: cyclists

24:17 Pumpkin patch and the Texas corn maze

27:17 Christy's weird secret

28:17 Psychic coyotes in Central Park

31:08 Harry Potter, Twilight and fandoms

35:23 Weird news: wife carrying in Maine

39:49 The Home Depot skeleton heist

42:17 Petty Betty, the 99-year-old wing walker

44:21 Mystery object in a Minnesota cornfield

47:13 In-N-Out dealers and Whataburger

50:27 Texas Man and the banana

52:49 Paris celebrates not getting married

53:57 Not a Wedding Crasher

57:16 Brendan needs to do something weird

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Every week Christy sends a letter for millennials trying to hold it all together: identity, beauty, burnout, healing, marriage, motherhood, attempted adulthood, the things she actually uses, and all the intrusive thoughts in between. No ads and no algorithm, just honest, funny, slightly feral writing that lands in your inbox. Recent letters cover the loneliness epidemic, what nobody tells you about writing a memoir, and what it costs women to build something in public. Every Weirdos episode is posted there too, so you can watch the full show and read along in one place. Come for the weirdness. Stay to see how much weirder it gets.

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1 - Irish Goodbyes, Naked Florida Art, and Roasting a Freshman’s Face Oct 20, 2026

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A college freshman told Brendan his car was hideous. Brendan did not take the high road.

Welcome to the first episode of Weirdos with Christy Carlson Romano and Brendan Rooney. We’re married, we’re business partners, and this week we’re in a hot tub wearing shirts so YouTube doesn’t flag us.

This week we settle whether it’s “cuss” or “curse” (and who on earth says “swear”). Florida Man gets caught naked in a park and tells the cops it’s an art exhibit, then changes his story. Brendan explains why he has to fall asleep with the TV on. He also makes the case for the Irish goodbye. And in a Brendetta, a stranger insults his car and gets “so is your face.”

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WEIRDOS Trailer Oct 19, 2026

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WEIRDOS is a new weekly podcast from me, Christy Carlson Romano, and my husband, resident nut, Brendan Rooney. No filter, no idea what we’re doing. Just the two of us saying the things most couples only say in the car on the way home from a party. This week we getin a hot tub with two microphones and zero plan. Somehow it turned into a Titanic reenactment, a very romantic puddle, and Brendan begging me to never speak again. If you get it, you get it. If you don’t, you don’t. 🎙️ The first episode drops TOMORROW, Tuesday, October 20 at 9AM ET, right here on this channel and everywhere you get podcasts. 📅 New episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss it. Follow the show on Instagram: @weirdospod #Weirdos #WeirdosPodcast #ChristyCarlsonRomano #ComedyPodcast #CouplesPodcast #NewPodcast

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REWIND: Vulnerable EP14: Bachelor Alum Raven Gates Gets Vulnerable Jan 29, 2025

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Today on Vulnerable, I sit down with Raven Gates; you may remember her from Season 21 of The Bachelor and Season 4 of Bachelor in Paradise.

In this episode, Raven shares the journey that led her to apply to be on The Bachelor, her experience on the show, and how she navigated being a public figure afterward. She details how she and Adam were able to make a real connection on Bachelor in Paradise and how they are managing life as new parents.

Raven was so generous with her vulnerability but also shares some behind-the-scenes information about her Bachelor experience! This episode is a fun one.

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REWIND: Vulnerable EP13: My Husband, Brendan Rooney Gets Vulnerable Jan 21, 2025

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Today on Vulnerable, I have my husband, Brendan Rooney. He has the most insane, beautiful life story. Thank you for listening.

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REWIND: Vulnerable EP11: Zero from Holes Khleo Thomas Gets Vulnerable Jan 14, 2025

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Today on Vulnerable, I sit down with Khleo Thomas, you may remember him as Zero from Holes, Mixed Mike in Roll Bounce, or as Khleo Thomas when he was releasing music.

In this episode, Khleo and I reflect on being raised in a traditional production mentality and our journeys to take ownership of everything we create and adapt to the changes that the internet has cultivated.

Khleo is TALENTED, to say the least. On top of acting in iconic movies and tv shows, he is a very talented rapper and musician, streetwear clothing designer, gamer, influencer, and also host! Today Khleo spends his time creating content about the things he loves and is cultivating a community motivated to pursue their passions.

Throughout this conversation with Khleo, I was in awe of Khleo’s groundedness and confidence. He knows who he is, what his talents are, and isn’t afraid to experiment with new ways to highlight his passions. He shares why he decided to stop producing music, how his family has kept him grounded, how he took months of studying Twitch before he launched his own channel and so much more.

This episode will encourage you, inspire you, and possibly motivate you on taking the next steps to pursue your own passion and sharing it with others.

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REWIND: Vulnerable EP16: “Beans” From Even Stevens Gets Vulnerable Jan 07, 2025

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Today my guest is Steven Anthony Lawrence, aka “Beans” from Even Stevens. Along with being a successful actor and former child star, he’s an amazing acting teacher and all-around amazing human being. Please enjoy this conversation.

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REWIND: Vulnerable EP08: Celebrity Tan Expert Jimmy Coco Dec 31, 2024

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Today on Vulnerable, I sit down with the Celebrity Tan Expert, Jimmy Coco. Jimmy Coco is the pioneer of personalized mobile beauty & tan. Co-founder, Jimmy Coco International, Skincare enthusiast & expert. Inventor- BUFF ‘N’ GLOW 3-in-1 full-body mitt. Known as the Celebrity Tan Expert and outside of celebrity clientele, he also is the man behind many of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Shows.

Years ago, I met Jimmy Coco when he spray-tanned me. His care and attention made an impact on me. So it was delightful to have him come to the Vulnerable Studio and share with Brendan and me, the man behind the brand.

Jimmy has lived many lives. Jimmy shares stories of growing up in Sacramento, feeling different, and knowing he wanted to experience life out of Sacramento. Jimmy details his experiences in modeling and singing. Finally, in learning about spray-tanning, he came up with a ground-breaking idea that would shift the industry, mobile spray-tanning. Despite Jimmy being the go-to tanning expert for the Kardashians, Victoria's Secret Models, and many more A-list celebrities, we learn how close Jimmy is to his family and how he values those familial relationships.

Finally, Jimmy shares about his legacy project, his documentary Sunergize with Jimmy Coco | The Salton Sea. You can watch it here.

This episode highlights how family is important; whether it’s your birth family or found family, make time in your life to build relationships that will allow you to be yourself and loved.

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REWIND: Vulnerable EP42: Hallmark Star Nikki DeLoach Is Ushering In A New Era Of Entertainment Dec 24, 2024

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Today on Vulnerable, I get to chat with Nikki DeLoach. You may remember her from MTV’s Awkward, many Hallmark movies, and as a member of the popular 90’s cult classic show “The Mickey Mouse Club” alongside Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Christina Aguilera, to name a few of the iconic cast. I had the pleasure of meeting her at 90's Con.

In this episode, Nikki and I reconnect over parenting, caregiving, the healthcare system, and her advocacy efforts with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Mind What Matters, and The Alzheimer’s Association. Nikki has been in the business for decades, from her early days in The Mickey Mouse Club to her girl group Innosense to now being a Hallmark leading lady. She is taking her experience and now writing and producing her own movies with Hallmark. Nikki is part of the new era Hallmark is creating. They are telling more stories that represent their diverse audience. The throughline for Nikki is to tell authentic stories.

Nikki also shares her experience grieving her father's passing while working and how that has pushed her to a greater depth of authenticity in her work. She recently starred in A Gift of Peace, exclusively on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, which highlights grief in the midst of the holiday season. Nikki is SO REAL, and I am so appreciative of Nikki sharing her story and life experiences. I know it will encourage anyone to be more honest with themselves and with others.

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REWIND: Vulnerable EP07: Author & Activist Blair Imani Gets Vulnerable Dec 17, 2024

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Today on Vulnerable, I sit down with the LA Times Bestselling author of Read This to Get Smarter, Blair Imani. She is an award-winning educator, historian, and influencer.

I learned about Blair through her Smarter in Seconds series on Instagram and TikTok. She educates everyone on a spectrum of subjects like toxic positivity to gender to the civil rights movement, and more!

Blair shared her journey into education and activism with Brendan and me. Blair is a Black bisexual Muslim woman born and raised in Los Angeles, California. During her college career at Lousiana State University, she learned to have complicated and nuanced conversations with people who thought differently than her. She became an advocate and activist for LGBTQ+ rights and Black Lives Matter while at school. At Blair’s core, her activism and education are to make the world a better place for all humans to live and thrive. Her work hasn’t been necessarily easy or safe. As she has navigated and grown in these spaces, she has found a way to educate with joy and positivity in 30 seconds!

Blair gets vulnerable about converting to Islam as a young adult and how she handled that with her family. She shares about being arrested at a protest and so much more.

This episode highlights how you have the opportunity to learn more information about complicated or nuanced issues. You can be an activist by educating yourself and your community to make positive changes.

You can follow Blair @blairimani on Instagram and TikTok. You can shop her Smarter Lip Sets here. You can learn more about her books and her work at blairimani.com.

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