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how i hobbySeason 2 Roundup!In today's episode, Pete and Kayla reflect on the whirlwind that has been Series 2.Thank you so much to all of our wonderful guests and our lovely listeners - we really have had such a blast recording this podcast, and can't wait to share series 3 with you in 2025.While you're waiting, follow us on instagram at http://www.instagram.com/howihobbysign up to our newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/subscribeand please, tell just one person about this podcast - word of mouth is still the best...2024-09-3025 min
how i hobbyS02E09 Beekeeping with Duncan BrownIn today's episode, we've got a great interview with Duncan Brown, whose hobby is making beekeeping! We talk to Duncan about all the sub-hobbies that grew out of beekeeping, how it really taught him a new appreciation for the importance of wildlife preservation, and how you might not need as much space as you thought to start beekeeping! Plus, Kayla talks about her hobby of hiking! Links The British Beekeepers Association: https://www.bbka.org.ukSouth Chilterns Beekeepers Association: https://www.scbka.o...2024-08-0826 min
how i hobbyS02E08 Cooking with Kelsey MulveyIn today's episode, we've got a great interview with Kelsey Mulvey, whose hobby is cooking!We talk to Kelsey about challenging yourself to improve in your hobby, family recipes passed down through generations, and there’s some unexpected Old School Kylie Minogue, too.Also, Kayla chats about her hobby of basketball!LinksYou can read Kelsey’s writings at https://www.kelseymulvey.com and her article on cooking on Apartment Therapy here: https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/52-weeks-cooking-challenge-37382839Tips on how to get...2024-08-0125 min
how i hobbyS02E07 Salsa Dancing with Meg PossamaiIn today's episode, we've got a great interview with Meg Possamai, whose hobby is salsa dancing!We talk to Meg about how she rediscovered her love of salsa during the Covid lockdowns, and how she balances her hobbies with work and raising a family… plus could there be murder on the dancefloor following Pete’s brutal Season 1 attack on salsa? Also, Pete discusses his hobby of watching horror movies!LinksLearn the basic Salsa step right now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV8cD...2024-07-2520 min
how i hobbyS02E06 Chainmail with MirandaIn today's episode, we've got a great interview with Miranda, whose hobby is making chainmail!We talk to Miranda about how her hobby taught her about patience, adjusting your ambitions as your skills improve, and getting a kick out of having a niche hobby!We also chat about Miranda’s immensely popular Lord of the Rings content, and the joy of being part of an inclusive fan community!Plus, Pete talks about his hobby of cryptic crosswords!LinksMiranda’s instagram feed...2024-07-1828 min
how i hobbyS02E05 The Psychology of Hobbies with Jourdan TraversIn today's special episode, we've got a great interview with psychologist and therapist Jourdan Travers!We talk to Jourdan about the psychology of hobbies, how having multiple hobbies is super-beneficial, and how taking up hobbies in later life can help ward off dementia, Alzheimer’s etc. Fascinating to talk to Jourdan, and we know you’re going to find it so interesting!LinksCheck out Jourdan’s (and her husband Mark’s) original article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/social-instincts/202310/why-having-too-many-hobbies-isnt-a-bad-thing2024-07-1130 min
how i hobbyS02E04 Storytelling with Narie FosterIn today's episode, we've got a great interview with Narie Foster, whose hobby is Live Storytelling!We talk to Narie about finding new skills you didn’t know you had, the importance of authenticity, and the healing power of vulnerability.PLUS, Pete talks about his hobby of horseriding!LinksGet into storytelling at The Moth: www.themoth.orgCheck out Narie’s first full length solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe this August: https://www.instagram.com/1inachameleon/ , https://tickets.edfri...2024-07-0428 min
how i hobbyS02E03 Ecstatic Dance with Chloé Dall'OlioIn today's episode, we've got a great interview with Chloé Dall'Olio, whose hobby is Ecstatic Dance!We talk to Chloe about self-expression, body positivity, and finding a way to shed your inhibitions. We also look at the importance of a hobby being flexible, so that you can still enjoy it even if you’re short on time/space or maybe you’re just not fully in the mood that day. PLUS, Kayla talks about her now hobby of swimming!LinksGet into ecstatic dance...2024-06-2725 min
how i hobbyS02E02 Weightlifting with Rob JoyceIn today's episode, we've got a great interview with Rob Joyce, whose hobby is weightlifting!We talk to Rob about the consequences of turning your hobby into a career, and how to pivot it back into a hobby once the work pressures stop it being fun. We also chat about the value of Just Getting Started, and not worrying about getting everything perfect right at the beginning. PLUS, Kayla talks about her hobby of Art Forgery!LinksGet into weightlifting! https://www.bbc.co...2024-06-2023 min
how i hobbyS02E01 Cheesemaking with Brendan GirakIn today's episode, we've got a great interview with Brendan Girak, whose hobby is cheesemaking!We talk about how Brendan deals with following instructions to the letter whilst also maintaining an experimental approach, how cheesemaking fits in with his work as a knitting megastar, and how something as precise as cheesemaking works for someone with ADHD.PLUS, Pete talks about his hobby of Geocaching!LinksBuy a kit and get into cheesemaking! UK: https://cheesemakingshop.co.uk North America: ht...2024-06-1321 min
how i hobbyhow i hobby season 2 trailer!Hi!It's Kayla and Pete again, and we're so excited to bring you Series 2 of how i hobby, kicking off every Thursday from the 13th June! So many exciting guests to come:13th June: Brendan Girak talks about Cheesemaking!20th June: Rob Joyce talks about Weightlifting!27th June: Chloé Dall'Olio talks about Ecstatic Dance!4th July: Narie Foster talks about Live Storytelling!11th July: Jourdan Travers talks about the Psychology of Hobbies!18th July: Miranda talks about Making Chainmail!25th July: Meg Possamai talks about Salsa Dancing!1st August: Kel...2024-06-1001 min
how i hobbyS01E09 Season 1 Roundup!In today's episode, Pete and Kayla reflect on the whirlwind that has been Series 1.Thank you so much to all of our wonderful guests and our lovely listeners - we really have had such a blast recording this podcast, and can't wait to share series 2 with you in 2024.While you're waiting, follow us on instagram at http://www.instagram.com/howihobbyand sign up to our newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/subscribeGet involved and let us know about your cool hobbies, too, at howihobby@gmail.com2023-12-2121 min
how i hobbyS01E08 Opera Supernumerary with Matt BernsteinIn today's episode, we've got a great interview with Matt Bernstein, who is a supernumerary with the Canadian Opera Company! What's that? Think of it like being an extra, but in an opera!We talk about how Matt gets a kick out of being a part of the creative process, and get to see behind the scenes of some of his favourite art.PLUS, Pete talks about one of his more niche hobbies of phone box spotting!Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete FalconerMusic, audio...2023-12-1419 min
how i hobbyS01E07 Climbing with Matt Callaghan!In today's episode, we've got a great interview with Matt Callaghan, whose hobby is rock climbing!We talk about how Matt uses climbing as a way to switch off from work, and as a way to get fit and strong despite never having been a sporty person at all!PLUS, Pete talks about his hobby of Archery!Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete FalconerMusic, audio editing and video editing by Pete FalconerArtwork by Laura Walsh - https://laurajanewalsh.co.uk...2023-12-0719 min
how i hobbyS01E06 Screenplay Critiquing with Melissa Kent!In today's episode, we've got a great interview with Melissa Kent, whose hobby is screenplay critiquing!We talk about how Melissa was able to reconnect with her creative instincts by helping others with their endeavours in filmmaking, while learning the nuts and bolts of what makes a good screenplay!PLUS, Kayla talks about her hobby of glassblowing!Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete FalconerMusic, audio editing and video editing by Pete FalconerArtwork by Laura Walsh - https://laurajanewalsh.co.uk...2023-11-3015 min
how i hobbyS01E05 Running with Kevin Leomo!In today's episode, we've got a great interview with Kevin Leomo, whose hobby is running!We talk about how running a half marathon a week helped Kevin develop a resilient mindset, as well as getting fit. But don't worry - you don't have to run that much to get the benefits!PLUS, Kayla talks about her hobby of performing in an improv comedy troupe!Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete FalconerMusic, audio editing and video editing by Pete FalconerArtwork by Laura Walsh...2023-11-2315 min
how i hobbyS01E04 Knitting Socks with Adrienne Bernstein!In today's episode, we've got a great interview with Adrienne Bernstein, whose hobby is knitting - specifically knitting socks!We talk about how learning how to knit helped give Adrienne a much more positive, can-do attitude, and about embracing the "mistakes" in your arts and crafts.PLUS, Kayla talks about her hobby as a komboucha expert!Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete FalconerMusic, audio editing and video editing by Pete FalconerArtwork by Laura Walsh - https://laurajanewalsh.co.ukAnimation...2023-11-1617 min
how i hobbyS01E03 Fishing with Dave Shaw!In today's episode, we've got a great interview with Dave Shaw, whose hobby is fishing! We talk about how fishing (or angling, if you fancy!) provides so many people with a real escape from the day-to-day that some other hobbies just can't do... and Dave reveals his biggest catch, if you believe him!PLUS, Pete talks about his hobby of dancing Lindy Hop!Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete FalconerMusic, audio editing and video editing by Pete FalconerArtwork by Laura Walsh...2023-11-0910 min
how i hobbyS01E02 GameBoy Modding with Connor BaxterIn today's episode, we've got a great interview with Connor Baxter, whose hobby is modifying GameBoys! We talk about how modding GameBoys has improved Connor’s DIY skills around the house, and the exciting rise of the Right To Repair movement. You’ll also hear an example of some brilliant “chiptune” music, and learn how to make your own!PLUS, Kayla talks about her hobby of origami, and makes a fish with her eyes closed!LinksFollow Connor’s stuff:instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connorbaxtermusicConnor’s chiptune mus...2023-11-0224 min
how i hobbyS01E01 Stand-up Comedy with Izzy FranckeIn today's episode, we've got a great interview with Izzy Franke, whose hobby is stand-up comedy! As well as the ins and outs of what it means to do stand-up comedy and how to get into it, we talk about the pressure to turn hobby into a side hustle, how to embrace your innate creativity, and the importance of being completely rubbish at something.Pete also talks about his hobby of playing the Northumbrian smallpipes!Links:Check out Izzy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/izzshefunny/2023-11-0220 min
how i hobbyseason one trailer!how i hobby - a fun and friendly podcast about hobbies and the hobbyists who hobby them! Presented by Kayla and Pete.We're SO excited to share with you our trailer for Season 1 of how i hobby! We'll be chatting about some of our hobbies, of course, but we're even more excited about our fantastic guests!Catch us every Thursday from 2nd November 2023, wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to our newsletter at http://howihobby.beehiiv.com/subscribeVisit our website at http://www.howihobby.com2023-10-2601 min
how i hobbyhow i hobby - the trailer!Welcome to how i hobby - a new podcast coming in Autumn 2023!We're Kayla and Pete - two pals with SO many hobbies, and not enough time!We started this podcast to talk about all of our hobbies, and also talk to people we know about *their* really cool hobbiesCan your hobby be having hobbies? We are living proof!We'll also be covering off the existential stuff. Like:What is a hobby?Can you ever have too many hobbies?What’s the best way to introduce yo...2023-09-1900 min