Pee-wee Herman Part 1 with Jamie Loftus

What’s today’s secret word? Paul Reubens spent years bringing to life one of America’s most beloved characters, Pee-wee Herman, an icon of joy for weirdos of all ages. In the first of this two part series, Pee-wee superfan-turned-historian Jamie Loftus lets us into the playhouse for a journey through Paul’s early life and art school days, his collaborations and relationships, and the beginnings of a kind of fame that would blur the line between character and creator. More about Jamie Loftus: Support You're Wrong About: Bonus Episodes on Patreon Buy cute merch Where else to find us: Sarah's other show, You Are Good Support the show

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Pee-wee Herman Part 1 with Jamie Loftus is an episode from You're Wrong About by Sarah Marshall.

This episode is 68:18 long.

This episode was published on Jun 30, 2025.

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