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.

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.

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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 [email protected]. 

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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 [email protected].

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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.

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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! 

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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!

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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 [email protected]. Thanks to Dipsea and Finding You for sponsoring this episode. Advertise on Hobby Hunter via Gumball.fm.

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Matteo Lane joins Sydnee to talk drawing, illustration, and all things art! As a storyboard artist turned comedian, Matteo has never stopped loving to draw. From studying oil painting in Italy to drawing on his iPad in the pandemic, Matteo churns out Maleficent masterpiece after Maleficent masterpiece. Follow Matteo and his work @matteolane. Follow Syd @justsydbw and write to her at [email protected]. Thanks to Munk Pack and Apostrophe for sponsoring this episode. Advertise on Hobby Hunter via Gumball.fm.

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Aminah, the 30-day challenge expert, joins Syd to walk us through the six challenges she has accomplished this year. Starting with a gut cleanse, followed by running 100 miles, then intermittent fasting, a financial fast, a natural hair challenge, and most recently, a 30-day intentional living challenge. Listen and learn how these challenges build discipline and help put things into perspective. And for the biggest news of all, follow @aminahimani to learn about her soon-to-be-released 30-day challenge! Write to Syd at [email protected].

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Liza Treyger joins Sydnee to reflect on her favorite and most relatable hobby, watching TV. From BoJack to Drag Race and everything in between, Liza is a true TV scholar. She rejects the concept that TV is just a numbing tool and embraces the fact that TV is her friend, a very good friend. Tune in and hear Liza share hilarious tv-related childhood stories with Syd, like when she once broke her family’s backdoor just to make sure she didn’t miss the Backstreet Boys performance on TRL. But also, who hasn't done that? Follow Liza @glittercheese and Syd @justsydbw. Rate, review, subscribe and write to Syd at [email protected].

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