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

In this episode, Jonathan Wier is joined by James and Cody for a hilarious and increasingly unhinged exploration of King of the Hill fan theories. It starts off sane but quickly descends into beautiful madness—what they call the King of the Hill conspiracy iceberg. The crew tackles questions like: Why did Luanne give up auto repair? (Possible diagnosis: drain damage.) Did Peggy suffer brain damage after a skydiving mishap? Did Cotton Hill fake his death and flee to Japan? Why does Bobby own a Bart Simpson doll if The Simpsons is just a TV show in that universe? And is Dale exterminating bugs as a lifelong vendetta against his dad? Along the way, they spiral into tangents about Rocky villains, microwave-sized shoes, the myth of Peggy’s size 16.5 feet, and a serious debate over who’s hotter on Modern Family. If you love King of the Hill, weird fan theories, and grown men bonding over animated sitcoms, this episode is pure comfort food with a propane aftertaste.

In this wide-ranging episode, Jonathan and Cody reunite to ask the big questions: When do you stop being “from Kansas City”? Why are people pretending not to swear when they stub their toe? And is there really only 8 billion people on Earth? Because it sure feels like more. Jonathan tells the story of how he lost a sale by telling someone from Salem, MA that she is not, in fact, “from Boston.” Cody coins the phrase “New Orleans Chiefs,” and the guys debate whether moving the Royals across the state line actually matters. Spoiler: it doesn’t if you’re from Cass County. They also rip apart the new “Eat Like a Baby” diet (Jonathan: “Babies eat slow because they have no teeth!”), and break down the cultural phenomenon of the Hot Mugshot Girl, who may or may not be getting arrested for clout. That naturally leads to a conversation about attractive people getting out of speeding tickets and the complicated ethics of body cams, crime, and charisma. Also in the mix: Why men become obsessed with mowing the lawn after age 30 Whether tall grass once hid saber-toothed mole cats And why the real freaks are the 26% of people who claim they don’t swear when they stub their toe As always, Cody wraps things up with some real talk about his tech shop, Akins PC Repair, and their new line of gear that might just outlast your laptop, your phone, and possibly your next several relationships.

In this episode, Jonathan and James tackle life's most pressing questions with their usual mix of humor, skepticism, and existential dread. Why do people trust AI to make decisions for them, even when it's clearly wrong? How is it possible that intelligent life should be everywhere in the universe, yet we've found nothing? And in perhaps the most unsettling discovery of the week—Egyptian mummies actually smell amazing. They also go on wild detours about the global chicken census (which James wildly overestimates), reminisce about pandemic-era absurdities, and consider whether aliens are just watching us like a cosmic reality show. Oh, and if you're wondering what a 2 AM walk with a dog and zero signs of human life feels like—it might just be the start of an alien abduction. Come for the thought-provoking discussion, stay for the revelation that maybe—just maybe—you should save a horse and bang a mummy.

The Kansas City Chiefs lost the Super Bowl, and Jonathan had to console his son Finn, who had never experienced a Chiefs team that didn’t win it all. As Finn sat under his blanket, quietly crying, Jonathan delivered a brutal yet honest life lesson: This is the rest of your life, kid. Because whether it’s football, movies, or anything you love, eventually, it’s going to break your heart. Jonathan and Cody unpack the aftermath of the Chiefs' Super Bowl defeat, the meltdown of young fans, and the weird relief of experiencing garbage time Mahomes for the first time. They also tackle the Mahomes vs. Brady GOAT debate, the eerie parallels between this loss and the 2020 Super Bowl loss to the Buccaneers, and why Andy Reid’s future plans should give Chiefs fans hope. Plus, if you think Kadarius Toney is the hero we needed, you might want to check your Bat-Signal.

Join Jonathan Wier and Cody Akins for a spirited post-AFC Championship celebration as they break down the Kansas City Chiefs' thrilling victory on their way to yet another Super Bowl appearance. From the emotional highs to the nail-biting moments, they reflect on the game, discuss key plays, and revel in the dynasty that is the Kansas City Chiefs. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just love football, this episode captures the magic of Chiefs Kingdom in full glory.

Last night's Chiefs game was wild, emotional, and yes, full of ref drama. From yelling in the end zone suite to questioning controversial calls, we dive into: Rust vs. rest: Were the Chiefs sluggish after the bye week? Patrick Mahomes' helmet-to-helmet moment: Penalty or playoff paranoia? Why fan accountability (or lack thereof) shapes NFL culture. The ongoing debate: Do the refs favor the Chiefs, or is it all noise? 😤 “Joe Buck can sit this one out. The refs didn’t make the Texans’ offensive line collapse eight times!” 🚀 Embrace the hate, celebrate the dynasty, and let's talk about why the Chiefs are built to dominate. Listen now! 🎧