My New Thing with Dan and Zach

67:27

Kate Willett - Barbie and The Donner Party

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2026/10/03

I hope you're hungry... for another episode!Today in the Hobby Hole, Zach and Dan welcome the very funny Kate Willett (Netflix, Comedy Central) to discuss her lifelong love of dolls and the history of the Donner Party. We also get into discussions on musical theater, arena comedy, and polycules. It's a lot of fun! 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

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53:11

BONUS - F for Fake (1973)

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2026/10/02

Today's episode is all true... or is it? Today on the bonus (no Traitors aired!) we return to the Criterion Closet and sing the praises of the bizarre, funny, and exciting video essay that is Orson Welles' F for Fake (1973). We talk about art, truth, pretentious arguments, and how comedy must be picked apart the same way magic, painting, and movies must be picked apart! It's a fun one. New interviews out soon! My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring interviews with the funniest people on the

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66:11

David Hudson - Drunk Shakespeare

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2026/09/26

Now is the winter of our discontent because we've got a brand new episode of the show! Today in the Hobby Hole, Zach and Dan invite actor/producer David Hudson to discuss his show, Drunk Shakespeare. We get into favorite plays, how drunk you have to be as the drunk player on the stage, and whether or not Dan can join the cast. If you love the Bard or hate him, this show is for everyone! My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring interviews with the funniest people on the planet discussing their

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69:25

BONUS - Traitors New Blood, eps 1-4

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2026/09/25

Welcome, faithfuls... to a new season of The Traitors! Today, Zach and Dan discuss the first two weeks of a brand-new season of The Traitors, starring regular people! Like you and me! We talk about who's laying it on thick, who has the worst strategy, and knocking out hot people early. It's a fun one! We'll post a new Bonus every Friday, and a regular show on the weekend as this show airs! My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring interviews with the funniest people on the planet discussing

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71:58

Gabe Mollica - Sondheim

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2026/09/18

Into the podcast you go again, you have to every now and then! We're talking about musicals, Sondheim, solo shows, and more!Today in the Hobby Hole, Zach and Dan talk to the multi-talented Gabe Mollica (This American Life) about his solo show "Solo" as well as his lifelong love for Sondheim, with whom he became pen pals!! We also talk about gym etiquette, getting recognized on the street, exercise, favorite plays, and being an actor in school! It's quite a journey! My New Thing is a comedy

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65:57

BONUS - Criterion Picks - The 39 Steps (1935)

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2026/09/16

Chain yourself to our wrists for an hour... it's time for another bonus episode! For our final (for now) Criterion Closet Pick, Dan and Zach watch Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps (1935), a spy thriller about a man wrongfully accused of murder. It's simple, it's funny, it's the basis for later great Hitchcock movies like North by Northwest. We talk about being a monster in Hollywood, what counted as entertainment before movies, and how the world constantly feels like it's about to end. Check it

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70:19

Andy Haynes - Running

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2026/09/11

A life in comedy is a marathon and not a sprint, and that's why we're 20 years into our comedy careers and chatting about...running!Today in the Hobby Hole, we talk to comedian Andy Haynes (Comedy Central, Conan, Fallon) about his newfound love of running. We talk about addiction, divorce, injuries, and how New York City can make you have opinions you never thought you'd have. It's a wild ride. Stretch a bit, and get in there! My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring interviews with the

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60:21

BONUS - Criterion Picks - Real Life (1979)

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2026/09/09

Wouldn't you like to be a fly on the wall during all our conversations? Well... now you can be when you listen to this bonus episode! Today, Zach and Dan discuss the Albert Brooks mockumentary Real Life (1979), a film way ahead of its time! We talk about reality TV, the long and storied career of Albert Brooks, old SNL pretapes, anti-comedy, and making movies on a budget. Regular episode this Friday! My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring interviews with the funniest people on the planet

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69:42

Mike Trainor - LinkedIn

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2026/09/04

If you're looking for a great new career, you've come to the wrong place! We're talking about finding jobs, and it's the blind leading the blind!Today in the Hobby Hole, Zach and Dan talk to Mike Trainor (The Howard Stern Show, World's Dumbest...) about his recent job search and all the strange things he's encountered on LinkedIn. We talk about getting ghosted, bad road gigs, old talking heads shows on cable, and our love of Gaston! It's a wild ride! My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring

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68:18

Bonus - Criterion Picks - High and Low (1963)

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2026/09/02

We're back on our beat... talking about police procedurals that you can watch on the Criterion Channel!On today's bonus episode, Zach and Dan discuss the 1963 Japanese crime noir High and Low. Directed by Akira Kurosawa, the film follows a rich man who believes his son has been kidnapped, only to find out the wrong child was taken. What follows is good police work, frightening criminality, and a list of issues that capitalism may or may not have caused. My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring

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69:31

Zach and Dan - Travel

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2026/08/28

Buckle up! It's going to be a smooth ride. Today in the Hobby Hole, we're taking a vacation... from guests! Zach went on a big trip last week, so we discuss our lifelong obsession with travel. We talk about Europe, Japan, and the US. We give tips for booking trips and we share funny complaints about air travel. You know... like comedians do! It's fun. We'll have more regular episodes shortly! This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile, currently offering 50% off 3, 6, and 9-month plans! Visit:

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45:11

BONUS - Criterion Picks - After Hours (1985)

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2026/08/26

No one asked, but we're telling you anyway: Zach and Dan are picking their favorite movies from the Criterion Closet! Why should celebs have all the fun? We're also film nerds! On today's bonus, Zach and Dan discuss the 1985 Scorcese comedy After Hours. We discuss behind the scenes stories, life in NYC now versus then, and why the Criterion Channel is so endearing! It's a fun one. We'll be back Friday with a regular episode! My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring interviews with the funniest

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65:39

Chloe Radcliffe - Dumpster Diving

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2026/08/21

Dive into this episode! We're talking about eating from dumpsters! Today in the Hobby Hole, we invite comedian/writer/actress Chloe Radcliffe (Is This Thing On?, The Tonight Show) to discuss her longtime habit of eating free food by searching bags outside grocery stores. We also discuss New York, biking, and drugs. It's a fun one! 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

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61:46

BONUS - The Odyssey

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2026/08/19

Sing, Muse! Sing of the time Zach and Dan saw Nolan's Odyssey and thought it was all right! On today's bonus episode, Dan finally gets to put his education to good use for the first time in 20 years, and Zach has to pay the ultimate price when he dares to ask any follow-up questions! Also discussed: cinematic adaptations of novels, the Iliad, and whether or not a man who designed the Trojan Horse would ever regret it. My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring interviews with the funniest people

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76:58

Christian Polanco - World Cup and Diddy

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2026/08/14

If you love a free kick, you're gonna love another free episode of this podcast! We're talking soccer again!Today in the Hobby Hole, we invite our old friend Christian Polanco (NBC, The Cooligans podcast) to discuss his relatively newfound obsession with playing soccer, his interviews with the greatest players of all time, and his thoughts on the most recent World Cup. We also get to hear about Christian's earlier job... working for Diddy before anyone knew he was a monster. It's a wild one! My

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40:59

BONUS - Night Gallery - "The Sins Of The Fathers"

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2026/08/12

Welcome, art lovers... tonight's painting depicts the end of an era. It's the finale of our bonus talks about Rod Serling!Zach and Dan take a journey out of the wondrous land that is The Twilight Zone and visit the bleakest place of all: the episode of Night Gallery about sins, famine, and the plague. It's called "The Sins of the Fathers" and it packs a horror twist that (even if you see it coming a mile away) still makes you feel bad. And that's the takeaway of every episode of Night Gallery:

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59:25

Matt Goldich - Coaching Baseball

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2026/08/07

Good eye! You chose this podcast to listen to! We have another great one on deck!Today in the Hobby Hole, we talk to comedian Matt Goldich (Late Night with Seth Meyers) about his love of baseball, both in Little League form and in board game form! The discussion includes stories of growing up with nerdy hobbies, comedy writing, and how you too can become the coach of a sports team! Anything is possible when you listen to this show! My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring interviews with the

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43:00

BONUS - Twilight Zone - A Stop At Willoughby

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2026/08/05

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72:42

Travis Irvine - Politics and Journalism

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2026/07/31

Take that hat off, and put a hand over your heart... we're talking about the American experiment and why there's still hope!Today in the Hobby Hole, Zach and Dan talk to comedian, podcaster, and former mayoral candidate Travis Irvine (How America Killed My Mother) about his lifelong fascination with politicians and the news. We also get into a little soccer (topical!). It's a fun one! My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring interviews with the funniest people on the planet discussing their

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57:46

BONUS - Obsession (2026)

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2026/07/29

We've granted your wish... It's another bonus episode of the show!Today, Zach and Dan continue their obsession with chatting about obsessions by discussing the hit movie...Obsession (2026)! We talk about what makes a good horror movie, who's the real villain, and what we'd like to see more of in new movies (hint: it's steamy!) A regular episode will be out this Friday! My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring interviews with the funniest people on the planet discussing their latest

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