Weirder Together with Ben Lee and Ione Skye

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Our Failed Jonathan Richman Project with Jenny Eliscu Nov 10, 2023

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

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DeepFaith Cuddle Puddle Party Recap Nov 07, 2023

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We celebrate our 100th episode with a recap our most recent WEIRDER TOGETHER event

a house concert for the Australian artists DeepFaith!

Gossip! Lazers! Astrology!

We have it all!

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My Genetics, Unfortunately.... Nov 03, 2023

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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 MORNING feat. Ben Lee" TODAY!!!

https://open.spotify.com/album/5xruZOATpuw9nYaSoVaAFn?si=-9gUljHdScuZpkGgWUy_lw

Ione reminisces about her stint playing drums in Nancy Boy and her pipe-smoking era.

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Remembering Matthew Perry Oct 31, 2023

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

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Chatting about Ziwe, Albert Brooks, Gucci Mane and Chloe Sevigny Oct 27, 2023

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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 is going to influence Ione's.

Chloe Sevingy's short film KITTY can be watched at

https://vimeo.com/212006641

Ben's shopify store is at

https://c70610.myshopify.com/

Tix for Tasmania shows at

https://www.ben-lee.com/tour-dates

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Saving It For Our 60s Oct 24, 2023

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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!

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My Masculinity is Threatened by Steve Martin and Prince Oct 17, 2023

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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.

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The Artist's Job is to Change the Atmosphere Oct 13, 2023

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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 of Christina Ricci and Dustin Yellin, the difference between cosmic and legislative laws, whether superstars really love their fans and he best way for creative people to help during troubled times.

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Giant Wombats, Boiled Lollies and Instant Coffee Oct 10, 2023

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Ben explores the world of Nescafe Instant Coffee.

Ione explores the origin of her charming demeanor.

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Hanging with Lauren Lapkus and Mike Castle Sep 29, 2023

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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 minds Lauren and Mike!

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