Hobby Hunter

4.9 (171)
COMEDY INTERVIEWS
UPDATED WEEKLY

What makes something a hobby? Sydnee Washington is about to find out. She’s interviewing her sexy friends and hot comedians about their hobbies every week, in hopes that she can find herself a new one. Because collecting lights, cooking, and starting fights on the internet just isn’t enough. Or maybe it is?

SEP 17 · BONUS

Introducing: Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim

Have a listen to Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim, a new Headgum podcast! Raised by a single mom, Ego Nwodim may have daddy issues, but she suspects you might, too. On Thanks Dad, she invites guests like Bill Burr, Kenan Thompson, Adam Pally, Hasan Minaj, Tim Meadows, Andy Cohen, and many more to be her “Dad for the Day” and has funny, heartfelt conversations with them about their experiences with their own dads and as parents themselves. Each episode wraps up with her getting practical advice from her guests such as how to get the best deal when buying a house, how to know you’ve found “the one,” and how to perfect your jump shot. Subscribe to Thanks Dad on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and check out new episodes every Monday.

3 min
01/12/2022 · BONUS

Introducing: 'History of Heat'

Have a listen to History of Heat, one of our newest Headgum Originals! Yassir and Isaiah Lester are joined by comedians, artists, athletes, and experts to discuss the history, impact, and future of culture's favorite topics ranging from sneakers to video games. In this episode, The Hype Portfolio (w/ Michelle Buteau and Amir Blumenfeld), comedian and actress extraordinaire Michelle Buteau joins the pod to flex her collecting prowess. Later, Yassir and Isaiah chat with Headgum co-founder Amir Blumenfeld about his trading card portfolio and the new economy of hype. Subscribe to History of Heat on: Apple Podcasts Spotify See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 11m
06/09/2021

Roller Skating: Rich Bitch Energy with Laci Mosley

Laci Mosley joins Sydnee to talk roller skating! As a ride or die member of Skate Gang, Laci always delivers with her cute Coachella outfits. Sydnee, a skater herself, learns a key lesson from Laci — first leave your house, then put your skates on! Not the other way around. Rocking her light-up skates, Laci has finally found a hobby that she can do just for fun! Follow Laci @divalaci and Syd @justsydbw and write to her at hey@headgum.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

56 min
06/02/2021

Baking: Egg Juice with Demi Adejuyigbe

Demi Adejuyigbe joins Sydnee to talk about all things baking. Demi has spent the pandemic perfecting his macarons (not macaroons) and following recipe after recipe. He's a fan of baking because it makes him feel like a self-sufficient frontiersman, but he’s not fond of eggs, or egg juice! You can follow Demi, the karaoke king @electrolemon to see his comedy and baking creations! Follow Syd @justsydbw and write to her at hey@headgum.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

51 min
05/26/2021

Sleep: Everyday My Goal is to Get Back to Bed with Mary Beth Barone

Mary Beth Barone joins Sydnee to talk about the GHOAT (greatest hobby of all time), sleep! For too long, sleep has been the opener and awake has been the headliner, but that ends today. Mary Beth and Syd are on a mission to remove the stigma of sleeping-in and help us resist the Big Daylight Lobby’s propaganda. So curl up with a little blanket, listen to this ep, and drift off into a lovely slumber. Follow Mary Beth @marybethbarone and Syd @justsydnyc. Thank you to Lifestyle for sponsoring this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

43 min
05/19/2021

A Little Bit of Everything: Don’t Give Up on Dead Plants with Janelle James

Janelle James takes us into her hobbiverse, which includes drums, plants, fancy gowns, and excellent weed. Janelle offers us a masterclass in how to live life to the fullest as she works towards her big goal, to work less for more money, like white dudes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49 min
05/12/2021

Tik Tok: Hot Girls with Cats with Grace Kuhlenschmidt

Grace Kuhlenschmidt, everyone’s favorite straight lesbian, joins Sydnee to talk Tik Tok. Is it a hobby or a career? Who cares! Grace is Tik Tok famous and we must bow down. Grace explains the inner workings of Tik Tok and how she deals with the pressure to post all the time. After Syd’s one successful Tik Tok, the app might finally be getting what it’s been needing, a hot girl who owns cats! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

46 min
05/05/2021

Pole Dancing: Titties and Motorcycles with Nicole Byer

Nicole Byer joins Sydnee to celebrate her love for pole dancing (and motorcycles)! Nicole tells us how she got her start at LA's Luscious Maven, explains how to select the perfect at-home pole, and treats us to an epic storytime. Syd, who was once told by a pole dance instructor that she was "too disruptive," respects the hell out of the hobby and wishes she could do it. Follow Nicole @nicolebyer, Syd @justsydbw, and write to her at hey@headgum.com. Thanks to Dipsea and Finding You for sponsoring this episode. Advertise on Hobby Hunter via Gumball.fm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

54 min

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Hobby Hunter - Trailer

What’s in a hobby? Sydnee Washington’s about to find out. She’s interviewing friends and comedians about their hobbies every week, in hopes that she can get herself a new one. Because collecting lights, cooking, and starting fights on the internet just isn’t enough. Or maybe it is? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01/18/2021

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171 Ratings

Obsessed !!

02/08/2023

jonathan podcast listener

Absolutely cannot get enough of ! Where are the new episodes ???
LOOOOVE

01/10/2022

austin hehe :)

We have absolutely NO choice but to stan Sydnee Washington and everything she does!!!
Love!

06/09/2021

Rebeckah Daniell

What a great podcast! Always makes me smile and now I have no excuse to get my butt and hobby hunt.
Fantastic and Funny!

05/28/2021

KaitlinJeanHunt

This pod is so much fun. I’ve laughed, learned about hobbies and taken a hard look at what I do with my Sundays. Highly recommend!

What makes something a hobby? Sydnee Washington is about to find out. She’s interviewing her sexy friends and hot comedians about their hobbies every week, in hopes that she can find herself a new one. Because collecting lights, cooking, and starting fights on the internet just isn’t enough. Or maybe it is?