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 h...
Sep 17, 2024•3 min
It’s the extra special livestream finale of Newcomers: Sports! Lauren and Nicole are called up to the show to discuss Bull Durham with very special guests Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer. Along with celebrating the alluring powerhouse that is Susan Sarandon, the group also gets into the range of Tim Robbins, the strangeness of A Big Romantic Speech, and improvise the plot to Bull Durham 2 . Follow Rob: Twitter , Instagram Follow Paul: Twitter, Instagram You can hear six seasons of Newcomers theme mus...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 8Ep. 10
Lauren and Nicole take a trip to the Field of Dreams with very special guest Paul F. Tompkins ( Threedom )! Together, the group gets into what hypothetical players they’d like to recruit for their own ghost team, the oddity of hearing voices telling you to build a baseball field, and take a slight detour to discuss a completely different film, The Whale . Follow Paul: Twitter , Instagram Get tickets for the upcoming Newcomers: Sports Fan Choice Finale Livestream with special guests Paul Scheer a...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 8Ep. 9
Lauren and Nicole head to the front row of the New Rochelle Challenger with very special guest Margaret Cho to chat all things Challengers ! Our trio examines the film’s trio of Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor, share their expectations versus reality of one of 2024’s sexiest films, reminisce about early aughts fashion, and muse about the similarities between pursuing a career in sports and comedy. Follow Margaret: Twitter , Instagram Join us next week for our episode covering Field of Dre...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 8Ep. 8
Lauren and Nicole hop over the pond with very special guests E.R. Fightmaster, Katie Kershaw, & Tien Tran ( Jockular ) to get into all things women’s football with the early aughts film Bend It Like Beckham . Also discussed is the icon and living legend Ilona Maher, the beyond obvious queer storyline that refuses to come to fruition, and the movie trope of an injured man becoming the coach for a women’s team. Join us next week for our episode covering Challengers! Get tickets for the upcomin...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 8Ep. 7
This week, Lauren and Nicole take a trip to the Cobra Kai dojo to get into all things The Karate Kid with very special guest Bill Hader ( Barry, SNL )! The group waxes (on and off, of course) about the in-depth backstories of Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita), the incredibly high expectations this movie set for both dating and martial arts training, and where Joe Pesci might possibly fit into this cinematic universe. Join us next week for our episode covering Bend It Lik...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 8Ep. 6
This week, Lauren and Nicole are joined by very special guest Gareth Reynolds ( The Dollop , We’re Here to Help ) to debrief the Kurt Russell-led hockey film, Miracle, just in time for the (summer) Olympics. The stakes are high, the character introductions are long, and the hockey stops are as satisfyingly crisp as ever. Also discussed: the icon Celine Dion, dating whilst skating, and star Eddie Cahill’s career spanning from Friends to Sex and the City . Follow Gareth: Instagram , Twitter Join u...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 8Ep. 5
Lauren and Nicole enter the world of boxing with very special guest, comedian and Philadelphia native Rekha Shankar! The group gets into the interesting social dynamics that come with Rocky’s quirky pet ownership, the cultural obsession with impersonating Sylvester Stallone, and the lasting impact of yelling “Adrian!”. Follow Rekha: Instagram , Twitter Join us next week for our episode covering Miracle! Like the show? Rate Newcomers 5 stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Ni...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 8Ep. 4
Lauren and Nicole are back covering the baseball classic A League of Their Own with very special guests from the eponymous Amazon series, Molly Kearney and Melanie Field! Along with BTS tea from the fan-beloved series, the gang also gets into the intricacies and hurdles of women’s sports in the 20th century, whether they love or fear the ocean, as well as shining a deserving light on Rosie O’Donnell’s hit-after-hit acting career in the 90s. Batter up! Follow Molly: Instagram , Twitter Follow Mel...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 8Ep. 3
Lauren and Nicole are joined by very special guest Emily Hampshire (Schitt’s Creek) to debrief the classic football film, Rudy. No conversational stone is left unturned, from Rudy’s older brother stealing his girlfriend (rude!) to Rudy having the impulse to read every single rejection letter out loud (funny!). Who do Lauren and Nicole think should play Rudy in the imaginary 2024 remake? The answer may surprise you. Follow Emily: Instagram , Twitter Join us next week for our episode covering A Le...
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 8Ep. 2
Lauren and Nicole are back with an epic new season of Newcomers covering legendary sports movies. There’s no better way to kick things off than discussing White Men Can’t Jump (1992) with Headgum founder, co-host of the podcast Segments , and basketball fanatic Amir Blumenfeld! The group gets into their own personal experiences playing sports (both good and bad, mostly bad), understanding the lore of someone’s Favorite Movie, and clear up the misconception that this film's sequel is not called W...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 8Ep. 1
For the season finale of Newcomers: Scorsese, Lauren and Nicole are joined by Reservation Dogs writer, comedian, filmmaker, and Osage member Ryan Redcorn to discuss Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) . On location in Oklahoma during the film’s production, Ryan generously shares his behind the scenes scoop with Lauren and Nicole, adding important and thoughtful historical and cultural context to this harrowingly true story. Follow Ryan: Instagram Like the show? Rate Newcomers 5 stars on Spotify an...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 7Ep. 10
Q: What do you get when you put Robert Di Nero, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino in a 3.5 hour Scorsese epic about the life and crimes of Jimmy Hoffa? A: The Irishman ! Nicole and Lauren are joined by writer Grace Spelman to celebrate Di Nero’s platform shoes, the newest de-aging technology in cinema, and give special flowers to Ray Romano (Spoiler: Everyone loves him). Follow Grace: Instagram , Twitter Next week tune in for our next episode covering Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) ! Like the show? Ra...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 9
Lauren and Nicole are joined by very special Bostonian guests Mike Mitchell ( Doughboys ) and John Hodgman ( Judge John Hodgman ) to get into Scorsese’s award-winning 2006 film The Departed ! This episode has everything: Mitch’s birthday, rat acting, Jack Nicholson’s filming pre-requisites and a special shout out to every person, place, and thing that made this film what it is. You won’t ever think of micro-processors the same way again. Follow Mitch: Instagram Follow John: Instagram , Twitter N...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 7Ep. 8
Lauren and Nicole take a wild ride in the sky covering Scorsese’s The Aviator (2004) with a very special guest: film critic, author, and podcast host Amy Nicholson ( Unspooled )! After all independently coming to the realization that this is neither a war epic nor an Amelia Earhart biopic, the group assembles to discuss Leonardo DiCaprio’s portrayal of nepo-baby Howard Hughes, the theatrical debut of Gwen Stefani, and the clever invention of the bathroom stall. Follow Amy: Instagram , Twitter Ne...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 7Ep. 7
This week, Lauren and Nicole are joined by very special guests Griffin Newman and David Sims ( Blank Check ) to debrief Scorsese’s 2002 film Gangs of New York starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Cameron Diaz. Beloved by some and missing-the-mark for others, the group discusses this early-aughts epic while also getting into Lauren’s childhood production of Les Misérables, the unique and powerful smell of 1860’s New York, as well as officially define what an iPhone Face is. Follow Gr...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Lauren and Nicole are joined by journalist Hunter Harris to not only discuss the 1995 film Casino starring Robert Di Nero, Joe Pesci, and Sharon Stone, but also get to the bottom of why Martin Scorsese is considered The Internet’s Baby Girl. Also covered are everyone’s past Vegas experiences (both positive and otherwise), the merits of the Amazon Prime Video trivia feature, and Sharon Stone’s iconic dresses (including the one from The Gap she wore to the 1996 Academy Award’s ceremony). Follow Hu...
May 14, 2024•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 5
Lauren and Nicole rejoice in another Di Nero x Pesci collab with 1995’s Goodfellas ! Joined by very special guests Caitlin Durante and Jamie Loftus (The Bechdel Cast), the group discusses the ins and outs of life in the mob while pausing every now and then to celebrate Joe Pesci’s range. From the Copacabana to eating ketchup and egg noodles under Witness Protection, the twists and turns of this episode are ones you won’t want to miss. Follow Caitlin: Instagram , Twitter Follow Jamie: Instagram ,...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 7Ep. 4
This week, Nicole and Lauren jump into the proverbial boxing ring to discuss Scorsese’s classic Raging Bull with special guest Branson Reese (Rude Tales of Magic)! Together, they bob and weave through the complicated story of Jake LaMotta played by Robert De Niro, rejoice in another stellar performance by Joe Pesci, and learn the movie magic behind how all of those fight scenes were filmed. Follow Branson: Instagram , Twitter Listen to Rude Tales of Magic here Next week tune in for our next epis...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Turn up the volume, because it’s time for what's hailed as "one of the greatest documentary concert films ever made": Scorsese’s The Last Waltz ! While The Band was joined by folks such as Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond and Neil Young, Lauren and Nicole are so excited to round out this episode's band with very special guest Stephanie Allynne ( Tig Notaro: Hello Again, One Mississippi, The L Word: Generation Q )! Together, they chat about the power of live music (And, of cou...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Lauren and Nicole are back with season seven of Newcomers! This time, they're getting into the filmography of legendary director Martin Scorsese, beginning with Taxi Driver (1976). Lauren and Nicole are joined by none other than the Action Boyz (Jon Gabrus, Ben Rodgers, and Ryan Stanger) to contextualize Robert De Niro’s portrayal of Travis Bickle, get into the nitty gritty of that mohawk, and pass explicit judgment on Travis’ taste in movies. Listen to the Action Boyz here Follow Gabrus: Instag...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na Batman: Improvised Livestream! Lauren and Nicole are joined by special guests Bobby Moynihan and Jon Gabrus to celebrate the end of this very special season with a Batman-themed improv show and pizza party that can only be described as once-in-a-lifetime. Check it out! Follow Bobby: Instagram , Twitter Follow Gabrus: Instagram , Twitter Next week tune in to hear our first episode of season SEVEN covering Martin Scorsese films! First up is Taxi Driver (1976)! Like th...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 6Ep. 14
Lauren and Nicole have finally reached their final film of this epic Batman journey: Andrés Muschietti’s The Flash (2023)! Starring Ezra Miller as the titular role, this film has more Batman (or should we say... Bat men ) than originally meets the eye. Joined by special guests Patton Oswalt ( Ratatouille, King of Queens ) and Pete Holmes ( Crashing, The Pete Holmes Show ), Lauren and Nicole weave their way through the complicated multi-verses of the DC world while also taking time to wonder abou...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 6Ep. 13
This week, Lauren and Nicole enter the Robert Pattinson Batman-verse with Matt Reeve’s The Batman (2022). Joined by special guest John Milhiser ( Drama Club, Saturday Night Live, Foursome ), the trio discuss the oft-used orphan trope seen throughout the different Batman stories, the subtle differences between Colin Farrell and Danny DeVito as The Penguin, and the beyond startling discovery that Christian Bale is British. Follow John: Instagram , Twitter Next week's movie: The Flash (2023) Like t...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 6Ep. 12
This week, Lauren and Nicole watch The Lego Batman Movie (2017) and experience the auditory gift that is Will Arnett’s Batman. They are joined by very special guest Sam Richardson ( Veep, The Detroiters, The Afterparty, Werewolves Within, Champaign ILL ) who deftly catches and explains all of the references to Batman movies of yore. Along the way, they discuss the hilarity of eating an entire Lobster Thermidor alone, the Dickens-esque morality journey Batman goes on this time around, and, of cou...
Mar 12, 2024•48 min•Season 6Ep. 11
This week, Lauren and Nicole dive into Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - Ultimate Edition , which has approximately 30 more minutes of action-packed Ben-Affleck-as-Batman heroism to dissect than the non-ultimate edition! Extra special guest Scott Aukerman ( Mr. Show , Between Two Ferns , Comedy Bang! Bang!, Threedom) provides beyond helpful background knowledge on the commonalities between Superman and Batman’s mothers, Jesse Eisenberg’s probable acting inspiration for Lex Luther, and why Sup...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Lauren and Nicole take on the third Christopher Nolan installment covering The Dark Knight Rises (2012) with very special guest Jason Mantzoukas ( How Did This Get Made? The League , Big Mouth , Brooklyn Nine-Nine ) and discuss very important subjects such as the musical relationship between Batman and Prince, the intricacies of Bane’s voice, and (unrelated) the wonder of the television show Alone . Next week's movie: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (Extended Version) (2016) Like the show? Ra...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Lauren and Nicole continue through the Christopher Nolan Batman-verse with very special guests Sean Clements and Hayes Davenport (Hollywood Handbook) covering 2008’s The Dark Knight with Christian Bale returning as Batman and Heath Ledger as the Joker . Together, they attempt to answer one of life’s biggest questions: “Why so serious?”, give proper ode to Katie Holmes, and wonder collectively about Alfred’s mysterious past in Burma. Next week's movie: The Dark Knight Rises (2012). Follow Sean: I...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Lauren and Nicole enter the Christopher Nolan Batman-verse with very special guest Mary Holland ( Self-Reliance, Happiest Season, Harley Quinn ) covering 2005’s Batman Begins with Christian Bale . Fun! Together, they weave their way through knowing (and then not knowing, and then knowing again) who Ra’s al Ghul really is, give ample praise for Dawson’s Creek legend Katie Holmes, and feel comfortable enough to make a shocking confession (this is their first time watching a Nolan film...ever!). Ne...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Lauren and Nicole’s trip through the Batman universe takes an interesting turn with very special guest Matt Gourley ( Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, Superego, I Was There Too, With Gourley and Rust, Bonanas For Bonanza ) covering 1997’s Batman & Robin with George Clooney . Is this really one of the “worst movies ever made”... or actually one of the all-time greats? Is the hyper-focus on Batman’s nipples an expression of artistic vision or does it miss the point? Are we sure Batman and Robin a...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 6
