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).
Episodes
February 27, 2026 • 47 mins
Welcome, faithfuls... to the last Traitors recap!
Zach and Dan recap the finale that felt like a foregone conclusion! We had a great time watching this show, and we hope you enjoyed listening to our strange summaries of Peacock's big hit! This episode features stories from our single days, a piece of Rugrats fashion, and a deep exploration of what it means to be human (JK, it's a game). Thank you for listening!
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February 21, 2026 • 88 mins
What do we wanna do with our lives? We wanna rock!
Today in the Hobby Hole, Zach and Dan talk to comedian, filmmaker, and Rock Hall voter Joe Kwaczala about his obsession with the ins and outs of who gets inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. We talk about snubs, hip hop, and the best guitar solo ever played. We also discuss The Simpsons, wrestling, and our childhoods which means this truly is... a podcast!
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February 20, 2026 • 40 mins
Let's get busy by getting dizzy. It's another bonus episode of My New Thing!
Zach and Dan continue their in-depth analysis of Traitors season 4 on Peacock, and this time... they sort of understand what's happening. We talk about carnival games, hunches, tragic missteps, and how Rob seems poised to take it all. It's a real treat.
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February 13, 2026 • 64 mins
Take a deep breath, and get ready to relax into a brand new episode of the show!
Today, Zach and Dan talk to the legendary Rob Cantrell (Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Girls5eva) about his newfound love of Tai Chi. Rob also tells us a few truly insane stories from his childhood and explains why jobs, comedy, and NYC can mess with your inner peace. It's a wild ride.
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February 13, 2026 • 35 mins
Crank the wheel, and stop the steal... it's another episode of My New Thing!
On this bonus episode, Zach and Dan think outside the box while recapping episode 9 of the current season of The Traitors on Peacock. We discuss how much we hated the game where contestants sit in giant Jack-in-the-Box set pieces, we share our love for Rob again, and we get confused about everyone else's strategy while playing. We also find out there was...
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February 7, 2026 • 64 mins
For The Emperor of Mankind... it's another episode of My New Thing!
Today in the Hobby Hole, we welcome the very funny and multitalented Jordan Doll (Viceland, Just For Laughs), who is currently obsessed with the lore of Warhammer 40,000. It's a game, it's a fantasy world, it's a lifestyle! We also discuss werewolves, old trading cards, and Wikipedia rabbit holes. It's our nerdiest episode yet!
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February 6, 2026 • 43 mins
Faithfuls! We're making our best move in this game called life by sticking to our plan to recap another episode of The Traitors!
This week, Dan and Zach continue their fascination with reality TV by watching the most recent episode of The Traitors on Peacock. There's mystery! There's excitement! There's an inevitable outcome to a move from last week. It's turning into the Rob Show and we are here for it!
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January 30, 2026 • 78 mins
Warm up those vocal chords, and watch out for zombie hordes... it's another episode of My New Thing!
Today in the Hobby Hole, we welcome battle rap legend Soul Khan (Grind Time, millions of Spotify listens) to talk about making music, battling, and his current push to find happiness on this lonely planet. We also talk about Zach getting saved by firemen, a roast that went too far, and how not to react when someone breaks your hear...
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January 30, 2026 • 40 mins
Welcome, faithfuls, to the most intense episode yet!
Zach and Dan continue their dark journey through reality TV with another funny recap of The Traitors! We talk about the reasons Rob has made it this far, what we think will happen next, and how this show reminds Dan of a book no one else has ever read. It's a good hang.
We'll have a new regular episode up shortly!
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January 23, 2026 • 64 mins
New dog, who dis? We're back with a great episode about pets!
Today in the Hobby Hole, we talk to comedian Molly Ruben-Long (Viceland, Just For Laughs) about becoming a dog person, and her love for Zach's hometown New Orleans! We also talk about cancer, jaywalking, and cool parents who will let you delay finding a job and entering the rat race. It's a fun hang! Give it a listen.
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January 23, 2026 • 45 mins
Devastating news! We're releasing another bonus episode! Also, a lot of sad and thrilling moments happened on this episode of The Traitors.
Zach and Dan discuss Season 4, episode 6 of The Traitors on Peacock. We talk about a tense roundtable; our favorite contestants being on the chopping block, and Dan brings up three or four books while discussing a reality TV show. It's one for the ages!
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January 16, 2026 • 59 mins
Faithfuls! We're back with another recap of The Traitors!
This month's round of bonus episodes follows the hit Peacock reality competition/Alan Cumming fashion show The Traitors. This week, Zach and Dan reiterate their love for Ron Funches while acknowledging that comedians probably aren't always the best at games like this one. We also talk about Michael Rappaport and what he could have done better (in his career). It's a fun and...
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January 16, 2026 • 56 mins
Good morning, angels! It's time for another episode!
Today in the Hobby Hole, we talk to comedian Doug Smith (Conan, Comedy Central) about his waning interest in plants he bought during the COVID lockdown and also his serious obsession with actress Cheryl Ladd from Charlie's Angels. It's not what we expected, but if nothing else, we hope this episode gets Doug a signed headshot. We also discuss parenting, pets, and Dan attending a...
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January 9, 2026 • 52 mins
We are here to make friends! A new bonus episode is here!
The show we watched was fun, but the recap is...murder! We're talking about the new season of The Traitors!
Zach and Dan talk about their favorite moments from the first three episodes of Season 4 of the US version of The Traitors on Peacock. If you haven't watched it yet, there's a spoiler mere seconds into this podcast, so watch the show and then enjoy this talk with us...
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January 9, 2026 • 66 mins
Spread your wings, and pluck those strings... it's time for a new episode of My New Thing.
Today in the Hobby Lobby, we talk to comedian Isabel Hagen (The Tonight Show) about how she made her award-winning film On A String. Isabel wrote, directed, and starred in the film, which recently debuted at The Tribeca Festival and won best screenplay. We talk about making movies, performing stand-up comedy, and playing viola all at once! ...
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January 6, 2026 • 40 mins
Secrete yourselves, and listen to this thrilling bonus episode recapping the entirety of the most recent season of The Celebrity Traitors UK!
In anticipation of following the new American season of The Traitors (in real time!), Zach and Dan watched the full season of The Celebrity Traitors UK, and enjoyed every minute of it! We talk about our favorite games, why the Brits were so bad at sussing out the bad guys, and get excited ab...
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January 2, 2026 • 70 mins
Be kind, rewind! This is the podcast you'll want to listen to over and over again!
Today in the Hobby Hole, we welcome comedian, actor, and viral collector of VHS tapes Matt McCarthy (Conan, The Pete Holmes Show). Matt has spent years collecting VHS tapes and other pieces of physical media and sharing his bizarre and mundane finds with the world. We talk about old TV ads, estate sales, and what got cut from Planes, Trains, & Autom...
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December 31, 2025 • 46 mins
It's not about the destination, it's about the friends you made parasocially along the way!
On this bonus episode of My New Thing, Zach and Dan discuss the most enduring hobbies and obsessions they discovered this year via the podcast! We talk about old movies, video games, the gym, politics, and our big plans for next year!
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December 26, 2025 • 66 mins
Before you watch the ball drop, listen to this needle drop! We're talking vinyl records!
Today in the hobby hole, we welcome the hilarious Jill Weiner (Dry Bar, New York Comedy Fest) to talk about her new obsession with records. We also chat about LARPing, phrases about living it up, and great novels to read in the bathtub. It's a hot one!
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December 24, 2025 • 42 mins
It's a Christmas miracle! We're still spitting out episodes!
On this week's bonus episode, Zach and Dan continue their fascination with Christmas movies they've seen 100 times on TV by digging into the Bill Murray classic Scrooged (1988). The cast is so star-studded, and the practical effects so gross, we spend most of the hour praising this holiday gem. We also spend a considerable amount of time nerding out about comedy: SNL, an...
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