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PODCAST

My New Thing with Dan and Zach

My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring the funniest people on the planet discussing their latest obsessions. Hosted by comedians Dan Wilbur (The Onion, Sirius XM) and Zach Sims (Comedy Central).

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All Episodes

68:47

The Boo Boys - Scary Stories

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2025/10/31

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 Stories, a book of hilarious and terrifying tales. Also, Dan fails to land a joke three times, Nate

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BONUS - Superbad (2007)

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2025/10/29

"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 podcast. My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring interviews with the funniest people on the planet

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Caitlin Reese - Vegetarianism

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2025/10/24

We hope you're ready for another healthy portion of us telling you how to live your life!Today on the show, the very funny Caitlin Reese (The Onion, Amazon Prime) tells Zach and Dan about her occasional obsession with not eating animals. We discuss IKEA's vegan food options, slaughterhouses, how to get your protein, and which animals deserve to live. It's morally conscious but not in an annoying way. We think? You tell us. My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring interviews with the funniest

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BONUS - Children of Men (2006)

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2025/10/22

We're back at it with another bonus episode about -- what else? -- movies! Zach and Dan remain obsessed with validating the New York Times list of the 100 Best Movies of The 21st Century, and this week, they discuss the masterpiece Children of Men (2006). We talk about heroism, alcoholism, and spitting a ping pong ball into your lover's mouth. This show has it all! The regular show is back this Friday with Caitlin Reese! Listen to the previous interviews including last week's with actor Peter Grosz

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68:15

Peter Grosz - Trendy Restaurant Videos

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2025/10/17

We hope you're hungry...for another episode!Today, Zach and Dan talk to actor, comedian, and improvisor Peter Grosz (The Menu, Veep, The President Show) about his obsession with seeing how restaurants prepare before they raise the curtain and serve patrons. We also talk about Peter's big acting gigs in movies and the old Sonic ads as well as his early obsessions with SNL and photography. We all learned something about comedy and about ourselves. It's a fun episode! My New Thing is a comedy

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BONUS - Parasite (2019)

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2025/10/15

The saga continues! Zach and Dan are still discussing the NY Times list of the 100 Best Movies of The 21st Century since "watching stuff" seems to be their only hobby. In this bonus episode, we talk about Bong Joon Ho's Parasite, a brilliant rumination on the trappings of capitalism. We talk about treating others like human beings, great moments in Korean cinema, why you should go to the theater to see movies, and more! If you haven't seen the movie, there are many spoilers! Watch it and come

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63:52

Natasha Vaynblat - Lucid Dreaming

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2025/10/10

We must be the new Taylor Swifts because here we are appearing in your wildest dreams!Today in the Hobby Hole, Zach and Dan talk to the very funny Natasha Vaynblat (from The Tonight Show and Comedy Central) about her experiences with lucid dreaming. It's a fascinating discussion about an alternative form of therapy that leaves you well-rested instead of doing whatever recreational substances might do to your body. We also discuss if we'd ever skydive, bucket lists, and what lamps taste like. It's

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38:52

BONUS - All The President's Men

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2025/10/08

Today, Dan and Zach present their very first bonus episode! We're talking about the important and enduring film All The President's Men (1976). We talk about jobs we'd have if we quit comedy, if Watergate would even matter if it happened in 2025, and Robert Redford. We also discuss The Kuleshov Effect, phone anxiety, subtle acting, and why we're both obsessed with this movie!Our bonus episodes feature deep dives about our current obsessions as well as trial runs of what previous guests have asked

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60:52

Carmen Lagala - Abandoned Places

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2025/10/03

We hope you're in your happy place now because this week, we're going to the dark side!Comedian Carmen Lagala (from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) joins Dan and Zach in the abandoned mine they call their podcast studio to discuss the art of wandering into places you're not supposed to go. We're talking cemeteries, old amusement parks, the woods, and more! Anywhere you'd go to scare yourself a little. We also talk about old bumper stickers, how to protect yourself when you're alone, and the

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57:42

James Hamilton - Cat TV

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2025/09/26

Meeeow! Get those kitties out and take a listen to this! Today in the Cat Cafe, Zach and Dan talk to Emmy-award winning writer and comedian James Hamilton (VICE, NBC Sports) about his newfound love of Cat TV, videos specifically created to entertain felines. It's funny and quite sad. We also talk about the movie Weapons, midlife crisis hobbies, and what it would take to start making films specifically for pets. My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring interviews with the funniest peop...

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63:00

Sam Wiles - Beach Reads

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2025/09/20

Look out, nerds! It's an episode about reading! Today in the Hobby Hole, we welcome the very funny Sam Wiles to talk about his love of bad books. Sam is an avid reader, stand-up comedian, and fellow JD Vance impersonator you may have seen in The New York Times, USA Today, or The Daily Beast. We talk about lowbrow books, Stephen King, what the ladies are reading these days, and where to go to find out how to act like a man. It's a fun one! My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring interviews ...

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61:48

J-L Cauvin - Hockey

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2025/09/12

Check it out... (checking is a hockey term)... another episode is here! Today in the Pastime Penalty Box, we talk to the great comedian and Trump impressionist J-L Cauvin, who you might know from Billions or his podcast Making Podcast Great Again. He joined us to share his newfound love of hockey, and also shared his thoughts on movies, anxiety, and how the Utah Jazz betrayed him. Also, Zach and Dan talk about Criterion and an old video game starring The King of Pop! My New Thing is a comedy ...

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Ashley Brooke Roberts - Big Brother

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2025/09/05

Turn on those dashcams, folks! We're back to talk about a brand new thing! This week in the sequestered studio, we talk to comedian Ashley Brooke Roberts about her obsession with the reality TV show Big Brother. We also discuss her unusual hobby of collecting old bed sheets, strategies for winning TV game shows, and a major event that everyone on Big Brother missed because they were trapped on a production lot without cell phones. It's a hoot! My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring interv...

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61:50

Alice Wetterlund - Twitch Streaming

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2025/08/29

It's time to pay the price! Today in the strange and wonderful world of the Hobby Forest, Zach and Dan talk to comedian, actress, and dear friend Alice Wetterlund (Resident Alien, Silicon Valley) about her new obsession with streaming video games on Twitch and TikTok. She's very good at it and fosters a whole community of people who definitely know what salad dressing is. Listen to find out what that means. We also talk about museums, the benefits of bullying in comedy, and great sci-fi. ...

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61:36

Shalewa Sharpe - Andrew Bird

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2025/08/22

Wow, wow, wow. It's time for the show. Today, we're touching ears and touching hearts because our guest is the hilarious Shalewa Sharpe (from The Tonight Show, HBO, and Comedy Central). Shalewa shares her long-standing fascination with the indie rock singer/songwriter Andrew Bird, a musician she seemingly has followed since the first day he picked up an instrument! We also share some mortifying stories from childhood and chat about the South, NYC, and how to rebel against your parents. My New...

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64:24

Ophira Eisenberg - Wine and Parenting

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2025/08/15

Holy moly, watch the goalie! Today, we welcome the very funny Ophira Eisenberg (from NPR and Comedy Central) into the Obsession OR to chat about medical conspiracies, parenting, and what kind of wine you can request in your rider. Sadly, we forgot to get her a bottle of the right stuff! But that didn't stop us from having a great time chatting about her various hobbies and obsessions. My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring interviews with the funniest people on the planet discussing their...

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68:08

Nick Maritato - Graffiti

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2025/08/08

My, oh, my. Here comes the next guy. Today in the Hobby Lobby, comedian and vandal Nick Maritato joins us after spending years underground tagging subway cars (not really, but maybe? We're still not sure). Nick is an extremely funny comedian and podcaster who came to tell us about his obsession with graffiti and various New York City subcultures. We also discuss battle rap, bear safety, and what we all used to do when we were young and cool. It's a great time! My New Thing is a comedy podcast...

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64:46

Christian Finnegan - New Music For Olds

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2025/08/01

Holy heck, it's another ep! And what a great piece of ep it is. Today in the Ol' Hobby Hole, we welcome Christian Finnegan, a comedian/writer/actor who you might know from Chappelle's Show or VH1's Best Week Ever. Christian tells Dan and Zach about his current project, a Substack for older folks who want to discover good new music called New Music For Olds. We also discuss movies, collaging, Dan's first job in the big city, and...of course... butts. It's one for the ages! My New Thing is a co...

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64:05

Kath Barbadoro - Weightlifting

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2025/07/25

Wow, friends. It's the first day of the rest of your life. Today in the Hobby Sweat Lodge, Zach and Dan talk to the hilarious Kath Barbadoro about her obsession with weightlifting. We talk about gym etiquette, catcalling, and, of course, whether or not it's OK to wear shorts while performing stand-up comedy. It's a great time! Oh, wow. Dan and Zach have a podcast now! My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring interviews with the funniest people on the planet discussing their latest obs...

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61:41

Orli Matlow - War

My New Thing with Dan and Zach ·

2025/07/18

Wow, oh, wow! Our podcast about hobbies is suddenly setting out to solve every social ill! Comedian Orli Matlow joins us at the UN of podcast studios... Zach's apartment! Orli is an extremely talented comedy writer who also happens to host an anti-war podcast called War Is Stupid: An Anti-War Podcast About War, so instead of our usual banter about which movie we like the most, we immediately jump into a talk about global conflicts, race, religion, and cheering on your country like it's a spor...

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