Michael Blaustein stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and co-host of the hit podcast Stiff Socks joins Pete Holmes for a hilarious, insightful, and unexpectedly heartfelt episode of You Made It Weird. Known for his sharp crowd work, relatable storytelling, and sold-out comedy tours around the world, Michael has become one of the fastest-growing comedians working today. Through his stand-up, social media, and the wildly popular Stiff Socks Podcast with Trevor Wallace, he's built a massive audience by finding the humor in dating, relationships, anxiety, and all the awkward moments that make us human. In this episode, Michael and Pete talk about the realities of life on the road, building a comedy career in the internet era, podcasting, confidence, vulnerability, and why the best jokes usually come from telling the truth. It's a conversation full of huge laughs, thoughtful moments, and the kind of honest weirdness that makes You Made It Weird what it is. Whether you've been following Michael from his stand-up clips, Stiff Socks, or his live shows, this is a side of him you don't often get to hear. 🎙️ Listen to the Stiff Socks Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. 🎤 Catch Michael live on tour at michaelblaustein.com 📲 Follow Michael @blaucomedy 🎧 Subscribe to You Made It Weird for new episodes every week. #MichaelBlaustein #YouMadeItWeird #PeteHolmes #StiffSocks ==================================================== SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Thank you VITA COCO for being our official ON SET BEVERAGE Get 25% off and get Vita Coco shipped to your door by using code WEIRD20 https://vitacoco.com MAGIC MIND GET 20% OFF YOUR ORDER http://magicmind.com/weird QUINCE FREE SHIPPING & 365 DAY RETURNS http://quince.com/weirdo GUSTO TRY GUSTO AND GET 3 MONTHS FREE http://gusto.com/weird 3 DAY BLINDS BUY ONE GET ONE FOR 50% OFF http://3dayblinds.com/weird