My New Thing with Dan and Zach

We're keeping it 300 on this podcast! It's another bonus episode of My New Thing! On today's show, Dan and Zach discuss the finale of HBO's docuseries Born To Bowl. It's been a long and arduous journey (3 weeks), and we talk about the friends we made along the way as well as what we learned (not much). It's a fun talk, and we recommend the show! We'll be back Friday with another interview. Support...

Dying is easy, it's comedy that's hard! On today's episode, we invite actor/comedian/writer Subhah Agarwal (HBO, Netflix, Comedy Central) to talk to us about falling in and out of love with stand-up comedy. It's a great discussion about success, heartbreak, and crowdwork reels. Unfortunately, none of us decided to quit and live a more fulfilling life in the end. But there's hope... we think! Enjoy...

We keep on rolling along! It's another bonus episode! This week, Dan and Zach continue their deep dive into the world of professional bowling by watching the latest episode in the HBO docuseries Born To Bowl. We talk about two-handed bowling, Air Bud, and how it's possible for these bowlers to seem more divorced than actual divorced men. A brand new interview will be out this Friday on our regular...

Going once... going twice... sold to you, dear listener! It's another fun episode of My New Thing! Today in the Hobby Hole, Zach and Dan talk to the hilarious Lauren Hope Krass (Betches, HBO's Women In Comedy Fest) about her new venture: selling clothes on Whatnot! We learn about how to host your own QVC-esque internet show, why the world is against plus-sized people, and where to find great vinta...

Set 'em up and knock 'em down. Unlike famous bowlers like Daniel Plainview... we're never finished! It's a brand new bonus episode of the show. This week, Dan and Zach talk about their new obsession with the HBO docuseries Born To Bowl. We start with the first three episodes and reveal the sad parallels between professional bowling and stand-up comedy. It's a great series, and we had a great time...

Shut up and dribble? More like shut up and giggle! It's a new episode of the show! Today in the Hobby Hole, we welcome Anthony DeVito (Colbert, Comedy Central) to talk about his love for basketball and the NBA. We talk about art versus sports, what cultural history it's OK to be proud of, and Dan tries to see how many references he can make to media from 50 years ago. Support the show by checking...

We're exercising our First Amendment rights once again by delivering another podcast episode to you! They'll never cancel us!! On today's bonus episode, Zach talks to Dan about his longtime obsession with late-night variety hosts The Smothers Brothers, and their success and failures while fighting CBS. They led a countercultural TV revolution that was becoming a cash cow for the network, only to b...

Move over, Bobby Fischer! We've got a new chessmaster in the studio! Today, we're joined by the hilarious Abe Gatling (Comedy Central), who tells us about his love of magician David Blaine as well as his addiction to online chess. We discuss trash talk, video games, and a fight Dan got in at Union Square during a chess game. This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile, currently offering 50% off...

And the award goes to...us! For the best recap of the 2026 Oscars! Zach and Dan continue to explore their obsession with movies and their bodies on today's bonus episode. We talked about moments that stood out, the banter, Kumail's riffing, and why we think this year's best picture was great! If you like movies, this is the episode for you! Support the show by checking out our sponsors! This episo...

Hop on the scale, and let us tell you a tale... of how we lost all the weight! It's another episode of My New Thing! Today, Zach and Dan talk to Charles Star (Vice, Slate) about his love of NCAA wrestling and his recent obsession with dieting. We're all getting down to fighting weight this week! We also discuss The Saints, comedy shows, and playing sports in high school. My New Thing is a comedy p...

Roll out the red carpet because we're once again talking about the most important story of this month... The Oscars! This week, Dan leads Zach into the frightening place that is his brain and reveals what movies should or should not have won Oscars since 1999. Some years got it right, some years got it wrong, but the important thing to remember is that legacies and little statues last forever. Tha...

Man, it's a hot one... this show, that is! The hilarious Kenice Mobley (The Tonight Show, Netflix) joins Zach and Dan to discuss everyone's favorite topic: hot men! More specifically, we're talking about "daddies" and Kenice's live comedy show The Hot Guy Draft: Daddy Edition on March 22nd. We also talk about makeup, religion in the South, Tarot, and our crush on Clive Owen. Enjoy! Support the sho...

First off, I would like to thank the Academy for this bonus episode of My New Thing! Today's episode is a little loose, but it's about one of Zach and Dan's lifelong obsessions: awards ceremonies. We talk about how to host, why the speeches matter, what bits we expect Ben Stiller to do this year, and, of course, what is going to win Best Documentary Short. We talked about a lot of very important t...

Strap in and strap on... it's another episode of My New Thing! Today, we welcome the man of many obsessions, Marcus Parks (from Last Podcast On The Left, No Dogs In Space), to discuss his love for historical context, comic books, and... bones! It's one for the ages in that we have all aged a great deal since we all first met. Also discussed: Preacher, collecting old magazines, and... the bones!!!...

Welcome, faithfuls... to the last Traitors recap! Zach and Dan recap the finale that felt like a foregone conclusion! We had a great time watching this show, and we hope you enjoyed listening to our strange summaries of Peacock's big hit! This episode features stories from our single days, a piece of Rugrats fashion, and a deep exploration of what it means to be human (JK, it's a game). Thank you...

What do we wanna do with our lives? We wanna rock! Today in the Hobby Hole, Zach and Dan talk to comedian, filmmaker, and Rock Hall voter Joe Kwaczala about his obsession with the ins and outs of who gets inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. We talk about snubs, hip hop, and the best guitar solo ever played. We also discuss The Simpsons, wrestling, and our childhoods which means this trul...

Let's get busy by getting dizzy. It's another bonus episode of My New Thing! Zach and Dan continue their in-depth analysis of Traitors season 4 on Peacock, and this time... they sort of understand what's happening. We talk about carnival games, hunches, tragic missteps, and how Rob seems poised to take it all. It's a real treat. Support the show by checking out our sponsors! This episode is brough...

Take a deep breath, and get ready to relax into a brand new episode of the show! Today, Zach and Dan talk to the legendary Rob Cantrell (Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Girls5eva) about his newfound love of Tai Chi. Rob also tells us a few truly insane stories from his childhood and explains why jobs, comedy, and NYC can mess with your inner peace. It's a wild ride. Support the show by checking out our spo...

Crank the wheel, and stop the steal... it's another episode of My New Thing! On this bonus episode, Zach and Dan think outside the box while recapping episode 9 of the current season of The Traitors on Peacock. We discuss how much we hated the game where contestants sit in giant Jack-in-the-Box set pieces, we share our love for Rob again, and we get confused about everyone else's strategy while pl...

For The Emperor of Mankind... it's another episode of My New Thing! Today in the Hobby Hole, we welcome the very funny and multitalented Jordan Doll (Viceland, Just For Laughs), who is currently obsessed with the lore of Warhammer 40,000. It's a game, it's a fantasy world, it's a lifestyle! We also discuss werewolves, old trading cards, and Wikipedia rabbit holes. It's our nerdiest episode yet! Su...

Faithfuls! We're making our best move in this game called life by sticking to our plan to recap another episode of The Traitors! This week, Dan and Zach continue their fascination with reality TV by watching the most recent episode of The Traitors on Peacock. There's mystery! There's excitement! There's an inevitable outcome to a move from last week. It's turning into the Rob Show and we are here...

Warm up those vocal chords, and watch out for zombie hordes... it's another episode of My New Thing! Today in the Hobby Hole, we welcome battle rap legend Soul Khan (Grind Time, millions of Spotify listens) to talk about making music, battling, and his current push to find happiness on this lonely planet. We also talk about Zach getting saved by firemen, a roast that went too far, and how not to r...

Welcome, faithfuls, to the most intense episode yet! Zach and Dan continue their dark journey through reality TV with another funny recap of The Traitors! We talk about the reasons Rob has made it this far, what we think will happen next, and how this show reminds Dan of a book no one else has ever read. It's a good hang. We'll have a new regular episode up shortly! Support the show by checking ou...

New dog, who dis? We're back with a great episode about pets! Today in the Hobby Hole, we talk to comedian Molly Ruben-Long (Viceland, Just For Laughs) about becoming a dog person, and her love for Zach's hometown New Orleans! We also talk about cancer, jaywalking, and cool parents who will let you delay finding a job and entering the rat race. It's a fun hang! Give it a listen. Support the show b...

Devastating news! We're releasing another bonus episode! Also, a lot of sad and thrilling moments happened on this episode of The Traitors. Zach and Dan discuss Season 4, episode 6 of The Traitors on Peacock. We talk about a tense roundtable; our favorite contestants being on the chopping block, and Dan brings up three or four books while discussing a reality TV show. It's one for the ages! Suppor...