In this episode of The Need to Know podcast, the hosts play a game of “Who’s the Baby? Celebrity Edition,” where they attempt to identify famous figures based on their childhood photos. With visuals available exclusively on Patreon, the hosts engage in a mix of confident guesses, hilarious misfires, and playful banter.
A Light Warm-Up
The game kicks off with an easy one—Drake. The hosts unanimously recognize him, joking about his distinct features making him an obvious choice. They reflect on how some people either retain their childhood facial structure or look completely different as they grow up.
Round Two: Britney Spears
The next baby picture stumps the group momentarily, but after some debate, they correctly guess Britney Spears. The hosts laugh at how many “white babies” they could’ve chosen from and poke fun at the absurdity of identifying people based solely on childhood images.
The First Misfire: Zendaya or…Blake Griffin?
Things get chaotic when a racially ambiguous baby photo appears. One host confidently throws out Blake Griffin, while another insists it’s Kanye West. The actual answer? Zendaya. The room erupts in laughter as they try to justify the wild guesses, joking about Zendaya’s family background and how the baby photo gave off “trench baby” vibes.
Bruno Mars: The “Grown Man Baby”
The next round is easier—Bruno Mars. The hosts laugh at how he still looks the same, joking that he had a “grown man baby face” and comparing him to an Oompa Loompa. They also drop a tongue-in-cheek joke about this being “before the coke,” referencing Bruno’s admitted past struggles.
Final Challenge: A Tough One
The last round proves the hardest. A baby picture of a female celebrity leaves the hosts struggling. They joke that she looks like a “rock chewer” at recess, leading to a discussion about how some childhood expressions foreshadow adult personalities. The hints given—she’s an actress Reggie enjoys, grew up on cable TV, and has one child—only add to the confusion. The group debates between Power and Fresh Prince characters before ultimately admitting defeat.
