The Jonathan Wier Show

Jonathan and James ditch the usual lists and build a three-band alignment chart: which Beatles tracks feel most Beatles, Blur, or Talking Heads—and vice versa. Expect spicy picks (from “A Day in the Life” to “Once in a Lifetime”), friendly slander, and a tour of deep cuts like “Strange News from Another Star.” Video version on Patreon for the visuals.

In this episode, Jonathan and Cody discuss the recent loss of the Kansas City Chiefs against the Chargers, reflecting on the implications of the defeat and analyzing key moments from the game. They explore the psychological aspects of fandom, coping mechanisms, and the impact of injuries on team performance. Looking ahead, they emphasize the importance of the upcoming game against the Eagles and the need for the Chiefs to bounce back. The conversation highlights the complexities of sports fandom, including the influence of refereeing decisions and the challenges of maintaining a winning streak.

In this episode, Cody and I get into all the hype (and anxiety) heading into the season—what the Chiefs did in the offseason, how we think this year plays out, and which player moves actually matter. We talk through the Micah Parsons trade and how it could shift things, what the Chiefs' offense might look like early, and who’s most likely to break out. Plus, we call out the inevitable overreactions from fans and analysts once the Chiefs face some real competition. 00:00 Football Season Kickoff 02:59 Micah Parsons Trade Analysis 06:13 Chiefs Season Predictions 08:54 Chiefs vs. Eagles: A Super Bowl Rematch 12:10 Analyzing the Chiefs' Schedule 17:18 Divisional Rivalries and Predictions 30:06 Analyzing Upcoming Matchups 32:38 Evaluating Team Performance and Predictions 35:24 Quarterback Depth and Backup Performance 35:43 Offensive Strategy: Death Star Mode vs. Prove It Tour 38:52 Kelsey’s Performance and Expectations 43:47 Emerging Receivers and Offensive Dynamics 54:07 September Overreactions and Predictions

Chapters 00:31 The Return of King of the Hill 03:10 Hank and Peggy's Adjustment to Life in America 06:33 Bobby's New Life and Continuity Issues 12:08 Bobby's Character Development 14:48 Bill's Wellness Check and Episode Two Overview 19:26 Father-Son Dynamics in Relationships 22:05 Genetics vs. Nurture: The Influence of Parents 24:07 The Role of Competition in Family 26:36 Cultural Appropriation and Identity 29:30 Bobby's Restaurant and Tradition vs. Innovation 33:04 Truth and Reality in Modern Society 36:17 Nostalgia and Character Development

Cody and I do a overall breakdown of why KOTH is so important culturally and then talk about why this revival worked where so many other failed.

00:00:00 Welcome & catching‑up 00:01:52 Show premise – when bands peak & crash 00:02:46 Weezer 101 & ’90s nerd pride 00:04:26 Jonathan’s Weezer‑tattoo origin story 00:07:00 “They made uncool feel cool” 00:10:55 Setting up the peak‑songs face‑off 00:11:00 Peak #1 – “My Name Is Jonas” 00:14:00 Peak #2 – “Only in Dreams” 00:18:10 Peak #3 – “Across the Sea” 00:19:35 Matt’s turn – peak picks intro 00:20:14 Peak #4 – “Buddy Holly” 00:22:53 Peak #5 – “The Good Life” 00:24:57 Peak #6 – “Say It Ain’t So” 00:29:44 Wrapping the peak era 00:30:00 Spreadsheet songwriting era 00:31:26 Hype returns – The Green Album 00:33:36 Formula problem – “Photograph” solo rant 00:36:27 Fall‑off #1 – “Dope Nose” 00:40:56 Fall‑off #2 – “Beverly Hills” 00:44:21 Fall‑off #3 – “Africa” (cover) 00:48:28 Do all bands eventually decline? 00:50:12 Artists who kept it together 00:51:09 Outro – keep your complaints to yourself

Time Chapter 00:00 Puberty in Reverse: my squeaky intro & low-T infomercial riff 02:15 Tin-Foil Router Madness: Cody explains why it kills Wi-Fi (and maybe COVID?) 04:40 Don’t Dome the Chiefs: I threaten to riot if Arrowhead gets a roof 07:30 The Whitest Netflix Doc: Burrow, Cousins, Goff, and the “Mid QB Cycle” 09:05 King of the Hill Trailer Breakdown—Boomhauer’s sun damage, Bill’s shut-in era, Peggy’s “vay-gen” moment, Dale from the ceiling, and Hank saying “nepo baby” 28:30 Cody’s Scam-Proof Support Plan (aka “Protect Your Folks, Save Your Laptop”) 34:10 Does Joseph Know? Redcorn theories, Dale denial, and Chane’s glow-down 36:45 Wrap-up & my promise to spoil the premiere while Cody’s at Sturgis

00:00 – Jonathan’s Lazy Introduction Jonathan explains why this episode is technically still daily content—because editing is a pain and Cody Akins is a godsend. 01:35 – The Boston Accent Strikes Again Ayla tries (and fails) a Boston accent, which Jonathan says sounds more like JLo from Queens. 04:41 – Southern Charm vs. New England Brash Ayla shares stories about her Southern coworker and how Boston people “just keep talking.” Jonathan tries to paddle back from calling her pushy. 08:26 – “Are You Jonathan Weir?” (Uh-oh.) Jonathan recalls getting recognized in a Walmart... by someone he blocked from the text line six years ago. Spoiler: It wasn’t a friendly reunion. 09:13 – The Popeyes Meltdown Jonathan and Ayla analyze a viral video of a man screaming at a Popeyes employee for complimenting his wife. Is it gallant, unhinged, or both? 20:21 – “I Put an Extra Breast in There for You” The hypothetical woman-flirting-with-your-husband scenario spirals out of control—with chicken-based innuendo and all. 25:36 – Dog Contraception Is Just Food An unhinged but deeply logical conclusion: dogs would abandon mating for fried chicken. The future of pet birth control? 31:49 – Santa Fe Paid Someone Off Ayla and Jonathan are baffled by Santa Fe being ranked the top city in the U.S. and dive into conspiracy mode about the travel industry. 33:49 – The Great Bath Controversy Jonathan explains why he didn’t shower before work: Finn was taking a bath, and he didn’t want to ask Katie to stop it... so he powdered his head instead. 39:05 – Talcum Trauma and Butt Powder Ayla mishears “baby powder” and things take a very weird turn involving boofing, colon cancer, and Supreme Court confirmation hearings. 41:19 – The Worst Ways to Die Ayla says falling off a cliff is the worst way to go. Jonathan one-ups her with “scaphism,” which is somehow worse than it sounds. 44:44 – Why We Don’t Torture Anymore (Mostly) They wrap up with a weirdly thoughtful reflection on how public executions were once family entertainment. You know, light stuff. 46:26 – Main Character Syndrome and Scratch-Offs Ayla compares Squid Game to real life. Jonathan admits he wouldn’t even play—because he knows he’d die in round one.

Jonathan explores a variety of topics ranging from random facts about the NBA and John Lennon to humorous anecdotes about animal encounters and personal updates. The show culminates in a one-sided debate on whether cereal qualifies as soup.

00:00 Introduction to the Jonologue 03:07 Random Facts and Trivia 05:57 People Having a Worse Day Than You 18:19 Solitaire: Would You Rather?

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 03:08 Marriage and Relationships 06:01 Nostalgia and Its Impact 08:57 Social Media and Complaining Culture 12:11 Business Reviews and Customer Expectations 14:59 Sports Talk: NFL Predictions 24:32 Chiefs' Super Bowl Prospects 30:17 Mental Fortitude in Football 37:37 Social Media Dynamics 46:17 Comedy and Social Media Influence

We talk about the looming threat of Ai. We talk about how no one actually wears nude underwear (especially Chris Pratt). We talk about Terminator and lazy computers