Turn on those dashcams, folks! We're back to talk about a brand new thing!This week in the sequestered studio, we talk to comedian Ashley Brooke Roberts about her obsession with the reality TV show Big Brother. We also discuss her unusual hobby of collecting old bed sheets, strategies for winning TV game shows, and a major event that everyone on Big Brother missed because they were trapped on a production lot without cell phones. It's a hoot!My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring interviews with the funniest people on the planet discussing their latest obsessions! We're talking hobbies, sports, video games, and obscure films you can only find on VHS. It's a podcast where comedians talk about anything but how they got started in the biz! What a relief.Hosted by comedians Dan Wilbur (The Onion, Sirius XM) and Zach Sims (Comedy Central)Follow us on Instagram!Music by Corn Mo.Art by Jordan Doll.Want to see us live? We host a weekly stand-up show in Park Slope, Brooklyn every Wednesday at Young Ethel's!Send us feedback!
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Alice Wetterlund - Twitch Streaming
It's time to pay the price!Today in the strange and wonderful world of the Hobby Forest, Zach and Dan talk to comedian, actress, and dear friend Alice Wetterlund (Resident Alien, Silicon Valley) about her new obsession with streaming video games on Twitch and TikTok. She's very good at it and fosters a whole community of people who definitely know what salad dressing is. Listen to find out what that means. We also talk about museums, the benefits of bullying in comedy, and great sci-fi. Check it out!My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring interviews with the funniest people on the planet discussing their latest obsessions! We're talking hobbies, sports, video games, and obscure films you can only find on VHS. It's a podcast where comedians talk about anything but how they got started in the biz! What a relief.Hosted by comedians Dan Wilbur (The Onion, Sirius XM) and Zach Sims (Comedy Central)Follow us on Instagram!Music by Corn Mo.Art by Jordan Doll.Want to see us live? We host a weekly stand-up show in Park Slope, Brooklyn every Wednesday at Young Ethel's!Send us feedback!
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Shalewa Sharpe - Andrew Bird
Wow, wow, wow. It's time for the show.Today, we're touching ears and touching hearts because our guest is the hilarious Shalewa Sharpe (from The Tonight Show, HBO, and Comedy Central). Shalewa shares her long-standing fascination with the indie rock singer/songwriter Andrew Bird, a musician she seemingly has followed since the first day he picked up an instrument! We also share some mortifying stories from childhood and chat about the South, NYC, and how to rebel against your parents.My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring interviews with the funniest people on the planet discussing their latest obsessions! We're talking hobbies, sports, video games, and obscure films you can only find on VHS. It's a podcast where comedians talk about anything but how they got started in the biz! What a relief.Hosted by comedians Dan Wilbur (The Onion, Sirius XM) and Zach Sims (Comedy Central)Join us, hobbyholers!Follow us on Instagram!Music by Corn Mo.Art by Jordan Doll.Want to see us live? We host a weekly stand-up show in Park Slope, Brooklyn every Wednesday at Young Ethel's!Send us feedback!
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Ophira Eisenberg - Wine and Parenting
Holy moly, watch the goalie!Today, we welcome the very funny Ophira Eisenberg (from NPR and Comedy Central) into the Obsession OR to chat about medical conspiracies, parenting, and what kind of wine you can request in your rider. Sadly, we forgot to get her a bottle of the right stuff! But that didn't stop us from having a great time chatting about her various hobbies and obsessions.My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring interviews with the funniest people on the planet discussing their latest obsessions! We're talking hobbies, sports, video games, and obscure films you can only find on VHS. It's a podcast where comedians talk about anything but how they got started in the biz! What a relief.Hosted by comedians Dan Wilbur (The Onion, Sirius XM) and Zach Sims (Comedy Central)Join us, hobbyholers!Follow us on Instagram!Music by Corn Mo.Art by Jordan Doll.Want to see us live? We host a weekly stand-up show in Park Slope, Brooklyn every Wednesday at Young Ethel's!Send us feedback!
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Nick Maritato - Graffiti
My, oh, my. Here comes the next guy.Today in the Hobby Lobby, comedian and vandal Nick Maritato joins us after spending years underground tagging subway cars (not really, but maybe? We're still not sure). Nick is an extremely funny comedian and podcaster who came to tell us about his obsession with graffiti and various New York City subcultures. We also discuss battle rap, bear safety, and what we all used to do when we were young and cool. It's a great time!My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring interviews with the funniest people on the planet discussing their latest obsessions! We're talking hobbies, sports, video games, and obscure films you can only find on VHS. It's a podcast where comedians talk about anything but how they got started in the biz! What a relief.Hosted by comedians Dan Wilbur (The Onion, Sirius XM) and Zach Sims (Comedy Central)Join us, hobbyholers!Follow us on Instagram!Music by Corn Mo.Art by Jordan Doll.Want to see us live? We host a weekly stand-up show in Park Slope, Brooklyn every Wednesday at Young Ethel's!Send us feedback!
My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring the funniest people on the planet discussing their latest obsessions. Hosted by comedians Dan Wilbur (The Onion, Sirius XM) and Zach Sims (Comedy Central).
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