My New Thing with Dan and Zach

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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June 12, 2026 64 mins
This podcast is going... viral! We're talking about plagues! Today in the Hobby Hole, Zach and Dan talk to the hilarious Katie Hannigan (from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Comedy Central) about her fascination with disasters and diseases. We also talk about local theater, acting, The Bodies Exhibit, and Dan's new diet. It's a wild ride! Support the show by checking out our sponsors! This episode is brought to you by Min...
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We're on a mission from God... to tell you about the history of comedy on this podcast! It's another bonus episode of the show! Zach and Dan fall deeper into Zach's obsession with the book Wild And Crazy Guys by discussing the 1980s SNL movie Blues Brothers. We discuss the trends this movie kicked off, how to be funny without necessarily telling jokes, and how this movie reveres everyone in it. A few things mentioned in the pod: ...
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All my exes live in Texas... so it's a good thing we record this podcast in New York City! Crack a cold one and sit in your truck for this one! Today in the Hobby Hole, Zach and Dan talk to comedian and filmmaker Patrick Hastie about his love for country music and working at Blockbuster when it still existed everywhere. We also talk about Patrick's new short film, Hi, I'm Kayla The Nanny, starring Dan and friend of the podcast Car...
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June 3, 2026 46 mins
Class isn't something you buy... it's something you get by listening to another bonus episode of this show! Today, Zach discusses his love for the book Wild and Crazy Guys: How the Comedy Mavericks of the '80s Changed Hollywood Forever and invites Dan to talk about 1982's buddy cop classic, 48 Hrs. We get into race, action stars, character actors, and when it's OK to agree to a criminal's demands! It's a blast! Support the show b...
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May 29, 2026 63 mins
Is it hot in here, or is it just you? It's another episode of My New Thing! Today, Zach and Dan invite comedian Cherith Fuller (Reductress, Cartoon Network) to discuss her budding crush on a man at the gym. We discuss how a crush works, ways to become infatuated, and gym etiquette! Support the show by checking out our sponsors! This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile, currently offering 50% off 3, 6, and 9-month plans! Vis...
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Why, I do declare, it's another fine bonus episode of the show! Zach and Dan discuss the new PBS documentary Exposing The Myth of Southern Charm and solve racism in America in under and hour! We talk about southern history, why there's some hope, and what we could all do better as Americans. It's a good episode and the movie is free to watch on YouTube! Check it out. New regular episode will be out Friday. Support the show by ch...
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May 22, 2026 76 mins
Our prodigal son returns with an important update on the crisis in Cuba! Today in the Hobby Hole, Zach and Dan invite Gabe Pacheco (Sirius XM) to return and tell us about his recent trip to Cuba with Code Pink to deliver medical supplies and stand in solidarity with the people of Cuba. It's eye-opening while still being silly, like Gabe's stand-up! We also talk about old movies, the end of Bard College President Leon Botstein's te...
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May 20, 2026 46 mins
Ole, ole, ole! It's another new bonus episode! Today, Zach and Dan return to their soccer obsession by discussing the Netflix documentary Untold UK: Jamie Vardy. We talk about alcoholism, long odds, how sports work in other countries, and how to spell Leicester. It's informative and funny! The double whammy. Enjoy! Support the show by checking out our sponsors! This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile, currently offering 50...
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New High Score!! It's our best ep yet! We talk to comedian, actor, filmmaker, and video game designer Victor Varnado (Comedy Central, TruTV) about his lifelong obsession with creating video games. His new venture HighScoreGameArcade features an ongoing worldwide Tic-Tac-Toe Championship available to over 100 million people right now! We talk about early game creations, Victor's plans to be a supervillain, and how to pitch a movie ...
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May 13, 2026 45 mins
Get ready to clear your history after this one! It's a bonus episode about every dirty detail of the world Zach and Dan searched for this month! Today on the bonus episode of the show, Dan asks Zach to reveal his Google Search History for May, 2026. The results... may shock you! It's a fun talk about history, science, and the human soul. We learn about hantavirus, rent in NYC, and how to pronounce "Pulitzer Prize." It's a fun hang...
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May 8, 2026 73 mins
Take a big bite out of this episode! It'll help your gut health! Today in the Hobby Hole, Zach and Dan talk to Jim Tews (FX, NY Times Bestselling author of Felines of New York) about his obsession with fermenting different foods. We talk about food poisoning, solo filmmaking, Cleveland, and sobriety. It's good for your body and soul! Check out Jim's special With Pictures! Support the show by checking out our sponsors! This epi...
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May 6, 2026 56 mins
From Heaven...Like Lightning!! It's another bonus episode of the show! In honor of Calvin Cato's obsession with the Street Fighter games, we decided to give the 1994 Street Fighter movie a try. Boy, were we... entertained...? This episode is about what went wrong, what went right, and why this movie could have been truly great if everyone got out of de Souza's way! A new regular interview episode will be up on Friday! Support t...
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May 1, 2026 71 mins
Hadouken! Watch out for this episode because it's going to kick you in the teeth! Today in the Hobby Hole, Zach and Dan talk to the hilarious Calvin Cato (Netflix, Sirius, Oxygen) about his addiction to video games both new and old. We talk about Street Fighter, fighting tournaments, and where you could play arcade games in Brooklyn in the 90s. We also talk about Calvin's recent obsession with old cartoons on Tubi! It's a real tre...
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April 30, 2026 50 mins
You kids remember the 90s? Well, even if you don't listen to this! Today on the bonus episode, Zach and Dan watch the 1996 comedy Kingpin because we heard on our recap episodes that it was the greatest movie about bowling ever made. We were not disappointed. We talk about what holds up, the Amish, who you're allowed to make fun of, and the importance of plot versus a series of funny ideas put on film. We all learned something impo...
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April 24, 2026 72 mins
Open your eyes and your ears because we've got all the facts The Man doesn't want you to know! Today in the Hobby Hole, we're joined by our dear friend Sean Donnelly (Colbert, Comedy Central), who tells us about his recent obsession with the JFK assassination as well as his old obsession with skateboarding on Long Island. We talk about myths, conspiracies, and eating candy in a parking lot with our friends. It's a great hang! Sup...
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April 23, 2026 54 mins
Checkmate, listeners! We're back with another bonus episode! Today on the show, Zach and Dan discuss the Netflix documentary Untold: Chess Mates. It's a window into the dark world of competitive chess, and wouldn't you know it... There are some real dorks in the mix! We talk about the cheating controversies, the constant online gaming, and our episode of this very show with Abe Gatling about Chess. It's a good one! YouTube rec: G...
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April 17, 2026 83 mins
Just...one more...turn! We're back again and can't stop talking about Civilization games! Today in the Hobby Hole, Zach and Dan talk to comedian Dave Ross (Drunk History, The Late Late Show) about his obsession with comedy and the insane time-suck that is Sid Meier's Civilization VI. The discussion is nerdy, angry, and sad (the three things you need to be a comedian or to play a video game that requires 5-16 hours a day to finish)...
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April 16, 2026 40 mins
We're keeping it 300 on this podcast! It's another bonus episode of My New Thing! On today's show, Dan and Zach discuss the finale of HBO's docuseries Born To Bowl. It's been a long and arduous journey (3 weeks), and we talk about the friends we made along the way as well as what we learned (not much). It's a fun talk, and we recommend the show! We'll be back Friday with another interview. Support the show by checking out our sp...
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April 10, 2026 68 mins
Dying is easy, it's comedy that's hard! On today's episode, we invite actor/comedian/writer Subhah Agarwal (HBO, Netflix, Comedy Central) to talk to us about falling in and out of love with stand-up comedy. It's a great discussion about success, heartbreak, and crowdwork reels. Unfortunately, none of us decided to quit and live a more fulfilling life in the end. But there's hope... we think! Enjoy the show! Support the show by ch...
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April 8, 2026 39 mins
We keep on rolling along! It's another bonus episode! This week, Dan and Zach continue their deep dive into the world of professional bowling by watching the latest episode in the HBO docuseries Born To Bowl. We talk about two-handed bowling, Air Bud, and how it's possible for these bowlers to seem more divorced than actual divorced men. A brand new interview will be out this Friday on our regular episode! Support the show by c...
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