Filling The Void

Earios

4.3 (221)
COMEDY

Riding roller coasters, baking sourdough bread, needlepointing — what do you do when there’s no work left to do? From the creator of the hit Netflix series Love comes a feel-good audio series about finding pure, simple joy in hobbies that fill the void. Discover your hidden hobby alongside Lesley Arfin, as she interviews her guests about the things that make them happy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06/06/2023

Foreign Languages with Timothy Hull

On the final episode of this season's Filling the Void, Lesley talks to friend and artist Timothy Hull about his insatiable obsession with learning foreign languages. His true love language is Italian, but that hasn't stopped him from learning French, Ancient Greek, and Goidelic (that's Irish!). To talk to Lesley about your hobby, you can email the podcast at fillthevoidpod@gmail.com. Filling the Voiding is part of the Earios Network. This episode is produced, engineered, and edited by Alex Paul. Theme music by Michael Cassidy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

33 min
05/30/2023

Pickleball with Jolie Franciscus

On this week's Filling the Void, Lesley talks to friend Jolie Franciscus about her life-changing pickleball hobby. The two chat about pickleball cruises, pickleball trophies, and the question on all of our minds: Why, oh why, is this popular racket sport even called "pickleball"? Listen now to find out! To talk to Lesley about your hobby, you can email the podcast at fillthevoidpod@gmail.com. Filling the Voiding is part of the Earios Network. This episode is produced, engineered, and edited by Alex Paul. Theme music by Michael Cassidy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

40 min
05/23/2023

Books with Jesse Pearson

On this week's Filling the Void, Lesley talks to writer, magazine editor, and host of the podcast Apology about his love of books, zines, and all things ephemera. The two talk about their shared childhood obsession with Stephen King all the way through their adulthood obsession with Bret Easton Ellis. And stay tuned to hear Jesse's takes on organizing books by color and book clubs! To talk to Lesley about your hobby, you can email the podcast at fillthevoidpod@gmail.com. Filling the Voiding is part of the Earios Network. This episode is produced, engineered, and edited by Alex Paul. Theme music by Michael Cassidy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

42 min
05/16/2023

Running with Jay Duplass

On this week's Filling the Void, Lesley talks to filmmaker and actor Jay Duplass about running. The two chat about his 180 BPM running playlist, embarrassing his daughter with his iconic dolphin shorts, and the peak moments of joy when running in nature. To talk to Lesley about your hobby, you can email the podcast at fillthevoidpod@gmail.com. Filling the Voiding is part of the Earios Network. This episode is produced, engineered, and edited by Alex Paul. Theme music by Michael Cassidy. Bonus! Take a peek at Jay's running music playlist: Tusk by Fleetwood Mac Breaking the Girl by Red Hot Chili Peppers Here I Go Again by Whitesnake Foxey Lady by Jimi Hendrix Strange Magic by Electric Light Orchestra Hey Ya by OutKast The Boys Are Back In Town by Thin Lizzy The Boys of Summer by Don Henley Modern Love by David Bowie Message In a Bottle Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic by The Police Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

45 min
05/09/2023

Musicals with Riki Lindhome

On this week's Filling the Void, Lesley talks to actress, comedian, and musician Riki Lindhome about her love of Broadway musicals. From Annie to A Chorus Line, Riki and Lesley talk (and sing!) about them all. Plus, tune in to find out the musical number Riki always skips in Sound of Music. To talk to Lesley about your hobby, you can email the podcast at fillthevoidpod@gmail.com. Filling the Voiding is part of the Earios Network. This episode is produced, engineered, and edited by Alex Paul. Theme music by Michael Cassidy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

38 min
05/02/2023

RE-RELEASE: Cars with Dax Shepard

On a special re-release of Filling The Void, Lesley talks to friend Dax Shepard about how driving fast cars fills his void. To talk to Lesley about your hobby, email the podcast at fillthevoidpod@gmail.com. Theme music by Michael Cassidy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 5m
04/25/2023

Tennis with Daniel Kahana

On this week's Filling the Void, Lesley talks to friend and writer Daniel Kahana about his tennis hobby. Though he didn't consider himself athletic in early childhood, picking up a tennis racket changed the game for him. Plus, the fashion! Yes, Daniel owns every color sweatband you can imagine. To talk to Lesley about your hobby, you can email the podcast at fillthevoidpod@gmail.com. Filling the Voiding is part of the Earios Network. This episode is produced, engineered, and edited by Alex Paul. Theme music by Michael Cassidy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

44 min
04/18/2023

Archery with Danielle Henderson

On this week's Filling the Void, Lesley talks to TV writer and author Danielle Henderson (Maniac, Divorce, and her memoir, The Ugly Cry) about her archery hobby. Since moving out of Los Angeles, Danielle has started building her ultimate oasis in Upstate New York, complete with an indoor archery range. Lesley and Danielle bond over the meditation that comes with a solitary sport, as well as their shared contempt for yoga. To talk to Lesley about your hobby, you can email the podcast at fillthevoidpod@gmail.com. Filling the Voiding is part of the Earios Network. This episode is produced, engineered, and edited by Alex Paul. Theme music by Michael Cassidy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

43 min

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4.3

out of 5

221 Ratings

one of my all-time favorites

Jun 13

jo mccall

I am re-listening to these episodes before bed and love returning to such a simple podcast of people talking about things they love. Lesley is funny and earnest; I appreciate everything she (and Kerry) put into this podcast. If Filling the Void ever returns, I will be first in line.
Very nice

08/16/2023

kentuckyfriedchickenlips

I liked listening to this before bed. It was very good.
Aw man

06/15/2023

halloweencandy4u

Just listened to last podcast of the season, sad it is ending!! Always fun to hear all the guests 🥸
Filling The Void fills my void

04/13/2023

NYCinefile

Love listening to Lesley :)

Riding roller coasters, baking sourdough bread, needlepointing — what do you do when there’s no work left to do? From the creator of the hit Netflix series Love comes a feel-good audio series about finding pure, simple joy in hobbies that fill the void. Discover your hidden hobby alongside Lesley Arfin, as she interviews her guests about the things that make them happy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.