My New Thing with Dan and Zach

Faithfuls! We're back with another recap of The Traitors! This month's round of bonus episodes follows the hit Peacock reality competition/Alan Cumming fashion show The Traitors. This week, Zach and Dan reiterate their love for Ron Funches while acknowledging that comedians probably aren't always the best at games like this one. We also talk about Michael Rappaport and what he could have done bett...

Good morning, angels! It's time for another episode! Today in the Hobby Hole, we talk to comedian Doug Smith (Conan, Comedy Central) about his waning interest in plants he bought during the COVID lockdown and also his serious obsession with actress Cheryl Ladd from Charlie's Angels. It's not what we expected, but if nothing else, we hope this episode gets Doug a signed headshot. We also discuss pa...

We are here to make friends! A new bonus episode is here! The show we watched was fun, but the recap is...murder! We're talking about the new season of The Traitors! Zach and Dan talk about their favorite moments from the first three episodes of Season 4 of the US version of The Traitors on Peacock. If you haven't watched it yet, there's a spoiler mere seconds into this podcast, so watch the show...

Spread your wings, and pluck those strings... it's time for a new episode of My New Thing. Today in the Hobby Lobby, we talk to comedian Isabel Hagen (The Tonight Show) about how she made her award-winning film On A String. Isabel wrote, directed, and starred in the film, which recently debuted at The Tribeca Festival and won best screenplay. We talk about making movies, performing stand-up comedy...

Secrete yourselves, and listen to this thrilling bonus episode recapping the entirety of the most recent season of The Celebrity Traitors UK! In anticipation of following the new American season of The Traitors (in real time!), Zach and Dan watched the full season of The Celebrity Traitors UK, and enjoyed every minute of it! We talk about our favorite games, why the Brits were so bad at sussing ou...

Be kind, rewind! This is the podcast you'll want to listen to over and over again! Today in the Hobby Hole, we welcome comedian, actor, and viral collector of VHS tapes Matt McCarthy (Conan, The Pete Holmes Show). Matt has spent years collecting VHS tapes and other pieces of physical media and sharing his bizarre and mundane finds with the world. We talk about old TV ads, estate sales, and what go...

It's not about the destination, it's about the friends you made parasocially along the way! On this bonus episode of My New Thing, Zach and Dan discuss the most enduring hobbies and obsessions they discovered this year via the podcast! We talk about old movies, video games, the gym, politics, and our big plans for next year! A new regular episode will be up this Friday! This episode is brought to...

Before you watch the ball drop, listen to this needle drop! We're talking vinyl records! Today in the hobby hole, we welcome the hilarious Jill Weiner (Dry Bar, New York Comedy Fest) to talk about her new obsession with records. We also chat about LARPing, phrases about living it up, and great novels to read in the bathtub. It's a hot one! This episode is brought to you by ⁠Quince⁠! Go to ⁠quince....

It's a Christmas miracle! We're still spitting out episodes! On this week's bonus episode, Zach and Dan continue their fascination with Christmas movies they've seen 100 times on TV by digging into the Bill Murray classic Scrooged (1988). The cast is so star-studded, and the practical effects so gross, we spend most of the hour praising this holiday gem. We also spend a considerable amount of time...

Set your phasers to "stunned" because we have another nerdy episode for you! Writer and comedian Nat Towsen (The Tonight Show, The Onion) joins us in the Hobby Shop to discuss his lifelong obsession with collecting holiday-themed comics. We're talking Iron Man fighting Santa, Spider-Man getting evicted on Christmas, and the Hulk doing whatever the Hulk does over the holidays. Plus, Dan tries to la...

Every time you listen to this podcast, an angel gets its wings! Get ready for another bonus episode! Zach and Dan continue their obsession with Christmas movies by watching an all-timer: Frank Capra's It's A Wonderful Life. Though they admit the movie is a great piece of cinema that successfully puts everyone in the holiday mood, Dan shares a hot take that will bum out everyone. But don't worry! I...

This one is bound to put some lead in your pencil! Zach and Dan talk to the hilarious comedian/podcaster/artist Eli Yudin (What A Time To Be Alive, CollegeHumor) to talk about his lifelong obsession with drawing funny cartoons. We talk about weird forgotten Sunday strips, great advice for submitting to The New Yorker, and the right time/place to watch anime. Be sure to check out Eli's new comedy s...

Christmas came early and so did we! It's time for another bonus episode! Zach and Dan are spending this month getting into the holiday mood by seeing which Christmas movies from our childhoods hold up. First on the list: Jingle All The Way (1996) starring Arnold Schwarzenneger and Sinbad. Did we like it? Maybe. Do we think it's an accurate depiction of the 90s American consumerist zeitgeist? Absol...

Break out the popcorn because Zach and Dan are all buttered up and ready to go back to the movies! Today on the show, we talk to activist and director Brandt Andersen whose new movie I Was A Stranger (2026) explores the hardships of migrants through an action-packed ensemble thriller. The movie is terrific, and we highly encourage you to see it in theaters this January! Also discussed on this podc...

All the lights are green, so hang on to your spleen... it's another bonus episode! This episode is brought to you by ⁠Quince⁠! Go to ⁠quince.com/newthing⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. You don't even have to listen to us. Just buy some great clothes after you follow that link to support the show! Today, Zach and Dan recap the terrific Netflix series Squide Game: The Challenge. During the...

Yes, Chef! We have another episode for you! Right when you thought cooking for Thanksgiving was over, we're coming at you with a very funny and very insightful episode with Danny Solomon (MTV's Ridiculousness, Sorry We Love Football podcast). Danny spent years as a stand-up comedian and TV writer before deciding to switch careers and try his hand at cooking. He talks to us about culinary school, i...

Wrap your little tentacles around this bonus episode! We're talking about Squid Game: The Challenge again! On today's bonus episode, Dan and Zach get sucked into the Netflix reality competition show and can't get enough of the drama! We're talking about the next four episodes Netflix released if you want to watch first and check back in. We will cover the finale next week! This chat has it all: bu...

From soup to nuts, this show is a hit! Zach and Dan invite the hilarious Alison Leiby (Broad City, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) into the old podcast cauldron to talk about her love of soup! We talk about fancy restaurants, private room karaoke, treating yourself, and times women said "my uncle just died" to get out of sleeping with us! It's a hot one! My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring interview...

Players! Welcome to the most intense podcast yet! Zach and Dan continue their month of trying to enjoy reality TV, and this week, they're all in on Squid Game: The Challenge. Netflix released episodes of the competition show based on the South Korean hit drama Squid Game in three parts. This bonus episode covers the first 3 episodes. We won't spoil anything beyond that, but we guarantee once you s...

Let's get ready to crank it (the next episode, that is)! Zach and Dan invite the multi-talented comedian Matt Koff (The Daily Show) into the Hobby Hole to talk about his love for great notebooks and stationery. Matt is an Emmy-award-winning comedian who recently won New York's Funniest Standup at the New York Comedy Festival. We're thrilled he spent time with us talking about great paper, pens, an...

It's time to reapply the creams and start living your dreams! Zach and Dan are back with another bonus episode to talk about Season 5, episodes 1 and 10 of Love Is Blind Brazil so they can finally understand what all the fuss is about (over the TV show and having intimate relationships with people). This particular season featured contestants who were all above the age of 50, but many of them we s...

That's me in the corner, that's me in the spotlight, releasing a new episode! Today in the Hobby Hole, Zach and Dan welcome the hilarious Ariel Elias (Kimmel, Colbert) to discuss her obsession with the TLC reality show Welcome to Plathville. The show focuses on a religious family discovering new things about themselves throughout the years, and we decide to all share things we've learned about our...

Let's tear down the walls and open up our hearts! It's time for another bonus episode. This week, in honor of our previous episode about Big Brother with Ashley Brooke Roberts, Zach and Dan discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of the Netflix reality series Love Is Blind. We recap the first episode and the reunion of Season 9. It's a real wild one. Join us on Friday for another regular episode!...

Boo! That's what you'll be saying after hearing this episode! On this very special and spooky Halloween edition of the podcast, Zach and Dan invite The Boo Boys to talk about their new book of scary stories! Zach Broussard (The Late Late Show) and Nate Fernald (The Pete Holmes Show) are comedians who also love the magic of horror fiction. That's why they wrote Scary Stories to Make You Scared of S...

"We could be that mistake!" Zach and Dan end their obsession with the NY Times 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century by discussing #100 on the list, Superbad (2007). It's a conversation about wild parties, late bloomers, and what makes comedy work. It's a fun trip down memory lane with a movie that holds up! This is a bonus episode! Join us on Friday for a very special spooky edition of the regular...