My New Thing with Dan and Zach

Today we ask you: when are you going to give us some grandkids?? Zach and Dan talk to the multitalented comedian Kimberly Dinaro (The Tonight Show) about her love of karaoke, rollerblading, and subreddits where parents discuss their regret over having kids. It goes to a dark place quickly! We also discuss Britney Spears, being a cool aunt, how to talk to the youth, and Dan shares every thought he'...

You're traveling through another dimension... A dimension mostly made up of the sounds of our voices... It's another bonus episode of My New Thing. Today, Dan shares his lifelong love of The Twilight Zone with Zach as they watch a Season 2 classic "Shadow Play" about a man stuck in a recurring nightmare about being on death row. We talk about Rod Serling and writer Charles Beaumont's writerly purs...

Get ready to share your real feelings, we're in the heart circle with another episode of My New Thing! Today in the Hobby Hole, Zach and Dan invite the hilarious CJ Koepp (Reductress, Pixar) to discuss her love of communal living in co-ops, Harry Potter, and fighting Climate Change! We also talk about which religion is best, how to live with others, and where to live when we all run out of water....

Looking good, feeling good! It's another bonus episode of the show! Today in the Hobby Hole, Zach and Dan conclude their chats about Nick de Semlyen's Wild and Crazy Guys by covering the 1983 classic Trading Places! We talk about class, racism, Dan Aykroyd's range as an actor, and we also take a stab at explaining the New York Stock Exchange. It's a fun one! A new regular episode will be out Frida...

Put this one in your AirPods and smoke it! It's another episode of the show! Today in the Hobby Hole, we talk to our old pal Trey Galyon about his love of recreational drugs and motorcycles. We also discuss Star Wars and Star Trek, a time Zach thought he was being arrested, and how bad Dan is at smoking pot. It's fun for all! Support the show by checking out our sponsors! This episode is brought t...

OK, campers! Rise and shine, and don't forget your booties because it's another hot bonus episode of the show! Today on the podcast, Zach continues his deep dive into the history of comedy movies by sharing everything he's learned about the 1993 movie Groundhog Day. Dan talks about what he's learned from the special features and shares details of a Buddhist sutra that may or may not apply. It's a...

Get ready to pick yourself up by your own bootstraps... it's time for another episode of My New Thing! Today in the Hobby Hole, Zach and Dan get radicalized by the hilarious John F. O'Donnell (Redacted Tonight). We talk about his newfound obsession with Marxism and his lifelong battle with bipolar disorder. We also talk about a French woman who nearly birthed the Messiah, drugs, and which lecturer...

Two are better than one! Take a listen to two guys discussing great moments in comedy history! It's a bonus ep of My New Thing! Today, Zach and Dan continue their exploration of great 80s comedy by discussing the Carl Reiner/Steve Martin collaboration, The Man with Two Brains (1983). We discuss the origins of the brain-in-a-jar gag, Steve Martin's legacy, and painful moments from our childhoods. A...

This podcast is going... viral! We're talking about plagues! Today in the Hobby Hole, Zach and Dan talk to the hilarious Katie Hannigan (from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Comedy Central) about her fascination with disasters and diseases. We also talk about local theater, acting, The Bodies Exhibit, and Dan's new diet. It's a wild ride! Support the show by checking out our sponsors! This...

We're on a mission from God... to tell you about the history of comedy on this podcast! It's another bonus episode of the show! Zach and Dan fall deeper into Zach's obsession with the book Wild And Crazy Guys by discussing the 1980s SNL movie Blues Brothers. We discuss the trends this movie kicked off, how to be funny without necessarily telling jokes, and how this movie reveres everyone in it. A...

All my exes live in Texas... so it's a good thing we record this podcast in New York City! Crack a cold one and sit in your truck for this one! Today in the Hobby Hole, Zach and Dan talk to comedian and filmmaker Patrick Hastie about his love for country music and working at Blockbuster when it still existed everywhere. We also talk about Patrick's new short film, Hi, I'm Kayla The Nanny, starring...

Class isn't something you buy... it's something you get by listening to another bonus episode of this show! Today, Zach discusses his love for the book Wild and Crazy Guys: How the Comedy Mavericks of the '80s Changed Hollywood Forever and invites Dan to talk about 1982's buddy cop classic, 48 Hrs. We get into race, action stars, character actors, and when it's OK to agree to a criminal's demands!...

Is it hot in here, or is it just you? It's another episode of My New Thing! Today, Zach and Dan invite comedian Cherith Fuller (Reductress, Cartoon Network) to discuss her budding crush on a man at the gym. We discuss how a crush works, ways to become infatuated, and gym etiquette! Support the show by checking out our sponsors! This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile, currently offering 50%...

Why, I do declare, it's another fine bonus episode of the show! Zach and Dan discuss the new PBS documentary Exposing The Myth of Southern Charm and solve racism in America in under and hour! We talk about southern history, why there's some hope, and what we could all do better as Americans. It's a good episode and the movie is free to watch on YouTube! Check it out. New regular episode will be ou...

Our prodigal son returns with an important update on the crisis in Cuba! Today in the Hobby Hole, Zach and Dan invite Gabe Pacheco (Sirius XM) to return and tell us about his recent trip to Cuba with Code Pink to deliver medical supplies and stand in solidarity with the people of Cuba. It's eye-opening while still being silly, like Gabe's stand-up! We also talk about old movies, the end of Bard Co...

Ole, ole, ole! It's another new bonus episode! Today, Zach and Dan return to their soccer obsession by discussing the Netflix documentary Untold UK: Jamie Vardy. We talk about alcoholism, long odds, how sports work in other countries, and how to spell Leicester. It's informative and funny! The double whammy. Enjoy! Support the show by checking out our sponsors! This episode is brought to you by Mi...

New High Score!! It's our best ep yet! We talk to comedian, actor, filmmaker, and video game designer Victor Varnado (Comedy Central, TruTV) about his lifelong obsession with creating video games. His new venture HighScoreGameArcade features an ongoing worldwide Tic-Tac-Toe Championship available to over 100 million people right now! We talk about early game creations, Victor's plans to be a super...

Get ready to clear your history after this one! It's a bonus episode about every dirty detail of the world Zach and Dan searched for this month! Today on the bonus episode of the show, Dan asks Zach to reveal his Google Search History for May, 2026. The results... may shock you! It's a fun talk about history, science, and the human soul. We learn about hantavirus, rent in NYC, and how to pronounce...

Take a big bite out of this episode! It'll help your gut health! Today in the Hobby Hole, Zach and Dan talk to Jim Tews (FX, NY Times Bestselling author of Felines of New York) about his obsession with fermenting different foods. We talk about food poisoning, solo filmmaking, Cleveland, and sobriety. It's good for your body and soul! Check out Jim's special With Pictures! Support the show by check...

From Heaven...Like Lightning!! It's another bonus episode of the show! In honor of Calvin Cato's obsession with the Street Fighter games, we decided to give the 1994 Street Fighter movie a try. Boy, were we... entertained...? This episode is about what went wrong, what went right, and why this movie could have been truly great if everyone got out of de Souza's way! A new regular interview episode...

Hadouken! Watch out for this episode because it's going to kick you in the teeth! Today in the Hobby Hole, Zach and Dan talk to the hilarious Calvin Cato (Netflix, Sirius, Oxygen) about his addiction to video games both new and old. We talk about Street Fighter, fighting tournaments, and where you could play arcade games in Brooklyn in the 90s. We also talk about Calvin's recent obsession with old...

You kids remember the 90s? Well, even if you don't listen to this! Today on the bonus episode, Zach and Dan watch the 1996 comedy Kingpin because we heard on our recap episodes that it was the greatest movie about bowling ever made. We were not disappointed. We talk about what holds up, the Amish, who you're allowed to make fun of, and the importance of plot versus a series of funny ideas put on f...

Open your eyes and your ears because we've got all the facts The Man doesn't want you to know! Today in the Hobby Hole, we're joined by our dear friend Sean Donnelly (Colbert, Comedy Central), who tells us about his recent obsession with the JFK assassination as well as his old obsession with skateboarding on Long Island. We talk about myths, conspiracies, and eating candy in a parking lot with ou...

Checkmate, listeners! We're back with another bonus episode! Today on the show, Zach and Dan discuss the Netflix documentary Untold: Chess Mates. It's a window into the dark world of competitive chess, and wouldn't you know it... There are some real dorks in the mix! We talk about the cheating controversies, the constant online gaming, and our episode of this very show with Abe Gatling about Chess...

Just...one more...turn! We're back again and can't stop talking about Civilization games! Today in the Hobby Hole, Zach and Dan talk to comedian Dave Ross (Drunk History, The Late Late Show) about his obsession with comedy and the insane time-suck that is Sid Meier's Civilization VI. The discussion is nerdy, angry, and sad (the three things you need to be a comedian or to play a video game that re...