Weird Kids
Season 2
2026 · 24 episodes
Welcome back to Weirdsville.
1. Back to School
2026-05-05 · 72m
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.
2. Sister, Sister
2026-05-12 · 62m
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.
3. Fast Food Nation
2026-05-19 · 66m
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!
4. Mail Time!
2026-05-26 · 63m
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
5. Why Does Space Smell Like That?
2026-06-02 · 82m
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!
6. Strike a Pose!
2026-06-09 · 75m
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!
7. Shop Til We Drop
2026-06-16 · 59m
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.
8. Be Kind to Yourself
2026-06-23 · 73m
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.
9. Congrats! Happy Merry Holiday
2026-06-30 · 78m
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.
10. Family Lore Drop
2026-07-07 · 75m
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.
11. Cryptids, Conspiracies & Beyblades?
2026-07-14 · 71m
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.
12. Weird Kids Never Say Die
2026-07-21 · 104m
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!
13. Drop The Beat!
2026-07-28 · 79m
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.
14. Episode 38
2026-08-04
15. Episode 39
2026-08-11
16. Episode 40
2026-08-18
17. Episode 41
2026-08-25
18. Episode 42
2026-09-01
19. Episode 43
2026-09-08
20. Episode 44
2026-09-15
21. Episode 45
2026-09-22
22. Episode 46
2026-09-29
23. Episode 47
2026-10-06
24. Episode 48
2026-10-13
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