Hobby Hunter

Have a listen to Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim, a new Headgum podcast! Raised by a single mom, Ego Nwodim may have daddy issues, but she suspects you might, too. On Thanks Dad, she invites guests like Bill Burr, Kenan Thompson, Adam Pally, Hasan Minaj, Tim Meadows, Andy Cohen, and many more to be her “Dad for the Day” and has funny, heartfelt conversations with them about their experiences with their...

Have a listen to History of Heat, one of our newest Headgum Originals! Yassir and Isaiah Lester are joined by comedians, artists, athletes, and experts to discuss the history, impact, and future of culture's favorite topics ranging from sneakers to video games.  In this episode, The Hype Portfolio (w/ Michelle Buteau and Amir Blumenfeld), comedian and actress extraordinaire Michelle Buteau joins t...

Laci Mosley joins Sydnee to talk roller skating! As a ride or die member of Skate Gang, Laci always delivers with her cute Coachella outfits. Sydnee, a skater herself, learns a key lesson from Laci — first leave your house, then put your skates on! Not the other way around. Rocking her light-up skates, Laci has finally found a hobby that she can do just for fun! Follow Laci @divalaci  and Syd @jus...

Demi Adejuyigbe joins Sydnee to talk about all things baking. Demi has spent the pandemic perfecting his macarons (not macaroons) and following recipe after recipe. He's a fan of baking because it makes him feel like a self-sufficient frontiersman, but he’s not fond of eggs, or egg juice! You can follow Demi, the karaoke king @electrolemon to see his comedy and baking creations! Follow Syd @justsy...

Mary Beth Barone joins Sydnee to talk about the GHOAT (greatest hobby of all time), sleep! For too long, sleep has been the opener and awake has been the headliner, but that ends today. Mary Beth and Syd are on a mission to remove the stigma of sleeping-in and help us resist the Big Daylight Lobby’s propaganda. So curl up with a little blanket, listen to this ep, and drift off into a lovely slumbe...

Janelle James takes us into her hobbiverse, which includes drums, plants, fancy gowns, and excellent weed. Janelle offers us a masterclass in how to live life to the fullest as she works towards her big goal, to work less for more money, like white dudes!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grace Kuhlenschmidt, everyone’s favorite straight lesbian, joins Sydnee to talk Tik Tok. Is it a hobby or a career? Who cares! Grace is Tik Tok famous and we must bow down. Grace explains the inner workings of Tik Tok and how she deals with the pressure to post all the time. After Syd’s one successful Tik Tok, the app might finally be getting what it’s been needing, a hot girl who owns cats! See o...

Nicole Byer joins Sydnee to celebrate her love for pole dancing (and motorcycles)! Nicole tells us how she got her start at LA's Luscious Maven, explains how to select the perfect at-home pole, and treats us to an epic storytime. Syd, who was once told by a pole dance instructor that she was "too disruptive," respects the hell out of the hobby and wishes she could do it. Follow Nicole @nicolebyer,...

Matteo Lane joins Sydnee to talk drawing, illustration, and all things art! As a storyboard artist turned comedian, Matteo has never stopped loving to draw. From studying oil painting in Italy to drawing on his iPad in the pandemic, Matteo churns out Maleficent masterpiece after Maleficent masterpiece. Follow Matteo and his work @matteolane. Follow Syd @justsydbw and write to her at hey@headgum.co...

Aminah, the 30-day challenge expert, joins Syd to walk us through the six challenges she has accomplished this year. Starting with a gut cleanse, followed by running 100 miles, then intermittent fasting, a financial fast, a natural hair challenge, and most recently, a 30-day intentional living challenge. Listen and learn how these challenges build discipline and help put things into perspective. A...

Liza Treyger joins Sydnee to reflect on her favorite and most relatable hobby, watching TV. From BoJack to Drag Race and everything in between, Liza is a true TV scholar. She rejects the concept that TV is just a numbing tool and embraces the fact that TV is her friend, a very good friend. Tune in and hear Liza share hilarious tv-related childhood stories with Syd, like when she once broke her fam...

Jason Concepcion, Emmy winner, dedicated hobbyist, and ultimate sports fan, chats with Sydnee about his love for comic books and the Knicks. Jason explains why the Knicks are just like your bad dad and gives us our new favorite definition of a hobby, “something that takes up a lot of time and no one understands.” A friendship is born, and someday soon you’ll see Jason and Syd courtside at the Knic...

Mitra Jouhari joins Sydnee to talk about the art of pottery, patience, and perfectionism. Mitra is a ceramics-enthusiast who feels at home on the wheel and can make almost anything — mugs, cups, vases, even odd-shaped ashtrays. This girl is so good at pottery, she even knows how to fire up a kiln! Plus, her pottery is Seth Rogan approved. Follow @mitrajouhari to sneak a peek at her latest creation...

Bowen Yang chats with Sydnee about his love for video games. From early 2000’s computer games on the family computer (shoutout to Habbo Hotel) to MMO (massively multi-player online games), Bowen is a lifelong gamer. He's got a soft spot for JRPG (Japanese Role Play Games) just like Syd has a soft spot for feeding apples to that horse from Zelda. Tune in and unleash the gamer in you! See omnystudio...

Greta Titelman brings her zenergy to the pod as she shares her hobby, meditation. Greta reminds Syd that feelings are not facts and that meditation goes quite nicely with medication. Greta explains that meditation can be just about anything -- sitting in silence, going for a long walk, riding your bike, but not sleeping, unfortunately. Syd is down for a little peace and quiet, but she’s anti-spa m...

The hilarious Benito Skinner dives into his skincare hobby with Sydnee. From starting as a secret hobby during his teenage acne days to becoming a loud and proud hobby that allows him to maintain his gorgeous glowing skin, Benito has been through it all. He’s now so confident in his skincare skills that he acts like a derm, making recommendations left and right, as he should. Syd, the skincare que...

Dewayne Perkins, jack of all trades, walks us through his interior design hobby, from Potbelly to townhomes. According to Dewayne, it’s all about setting the right vibe — work vibe, high vibe, sexy vibe, all the vibes! He teaches us how to make the most out of any space and reveals the key to curating a gorgeous home, money! Really though, if you need advice on anything, who ya gonna call? Dewayne...

Sydnee welcomes Caleb Hearon and Shelby Wolstein, the co-hosts of Keeping Records podcast, to chat about their favorite quarantine hobbies. Day after day, Caleb has been busy trying to read books, while night after night, Shelby has been filling up her online carts and never checking out. It’s Online Window Shopping vs. Reading Books, who will prevail? Listen to hear Caleb, Shelby, and Syd discuss...

Dulcé Sloan takes us into her crafting corner and unpacks her cutting-edge hobby, UV Resin. What’s UV resin? It’s science + art, but cooler! Dulcé unpacks her work-hobby balance and shows off her stunning creations -- earrings, rings, trays. You name it, she makes it, but if you want Dulcé to make you something, you’ll have to go through Sydnee first! Advertise on Hobby Hunter via Gumball.fm. See...

Monique Heart shares her hobby, the art of drag, and answers Sydnee's burning question, can your hobby also be your profession? If you're lucky, yesssss! Monique explains how she got started in drag and gives Sydnee tips on how to bring more drag into her life. Here's hoping that you’ll join Sydnee, and her cats, as they start experimenting with drag. If you do, post and tag Syd!  Advertise on Hob...

Dad of the pod, Amir Blumenfeld, talks to Sydnee about his childhood hobby turned adult hobby, collecting basketball cards! Currently 4 cards deep, Amir is in it to win it. Tweet at Amir and he might just ship you a case of basketball cards from 1991. Fingers crossed for an MJ!  Advertise on Hobby Hunter via Gumball.fm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Hobby Hunter you gorgeous human! This week, Sydnee chats with her BFF and Twix twin, Marie Faustin. Listen to Marie spill the tea on her favorite hobby, dating. She’s a seasoned dater and, you guessed it, the woman who famously Eat, Pray, Hoe’d her way through Europe. Advertise on Hobby Hunter via Gumball.fm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s in a hobby? Sydnee Washington’s about to find out. She’s interviewing friends and comedians about their hobbies every week, in hopes that she can get herself a new one. Because collecting lights, cooking, and starting fights on the internet just isn’t enough. Or maybe it is? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.