Hollywood Handbook is an insider's guide to achieving your showbiz dreams from two A-List it-boys who are living theirs. Hayes and Sean provide an exclusive VIP backstage pass into Tinseltown politics, answer questions from unsuccessful listeners, and bring in famous guests to discuss their craft and how they became what they are (famous).
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The Boys welcome back GEORGE CIVERIS from Straightiolab to discuss their podcast rivalry and his new special, George Civeris: A Sense of Urgency . Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter , Instagram , and Tiktok . Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
The Boys attempt to teach ANGELA GIARRATANA (YouTube, internet) their favorite game. Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter , Instagram , and Tiktok . Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
The Boys are a little confused why ZACH CHERRY is back on the show but soon realize he's come to tell them about some of his closest friends. Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter , Instagram , and Tiktok . Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Enjoy these un-paywalled Pro Version episodes! We're back next week with new episodes of Hollywood Handbook! Zach (Clip King) returns to show to finally let the Boys trade in their tickets and show them how normal he’s been handling the spotlight. The Boys welcome DAN O'SULLIVAN on the show to talk about his new podcast, The Outfit , and challenge his journalistic integrity. Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Fo...
Enjoy these un-paywalled Pro Version episodes! The Boys return to their roots and launch their recap podcast. The Boys welcome Stephen Fishbach ( Survivor) on the Pro to promote his upcoming book and, of course, read some of his DMs out loud. Pre-order Stephen's book, Escape! Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter , Instagram , and Tiktok . Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See...
The Boys are joined by MOLLY LAMBERT to talk about her new podcast, JennaWorld , and get so close to finally learning what an adult film is. This is our last new Handbook episode of the year! The next two weeks we’ll be un-paywalling some of our favorite Pro Versions from 2025. We’ll be back with new HH episodes in January! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
The Boys bring director Ruben Fleischer ( Zombieland , Gangster Squad , Venom ) on the show to pitch him a potential crossover for his new film, Now You See Me: Now You Don't . Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter , Instagram , and Tiktok . Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...
The Boys welcome director Paul Feig ( Bridesmaids , Spy , A Simple Favor ) on the show in order to ask him some very important questions about his new film, The Housemaid . Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter , Instagram , and Tiktok . Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...
The Boys acknowledge that JESSE FARRAR has been in the game for awhile now and decide to upgrade him to solo, main-show status to see how he performs. Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter , Instagram , and Tiktok . Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
With Hayes in a predicament, Sean welcomes JENNY SLATE on the show to help him through hosting solo. Check out Jenny's new podcast, I Need You Guys , with Max Silvestri and Gabe Liedman! Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter , Instagram , and Tiktok . Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...
JESSE THORN returns to the show, Podcast Hall of Fame trophy in hand, to beg The Boys to teach him just a little bit more about podcasting. See his 25th anniversary live show in NYC this Saturday! Tickets here! Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter , Instagram , and Tiktok . Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...
The Boys have finally acquired the rights to Some Good News and prepare KULAP VILAYSACK for the hosting gig of a lifetime. Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter , Instagram , and Tiktok . Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
The Boys talk to PHOEBE ROBINSON about not wanting to work anymore. Check out Phoebe's new special and substack ! Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter , Instagram , and Tiktok . Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
The Boys welcome NATALIE ROTTER-LAITMAN & CHARLIE BARDEY from Exploration: LIVE! to uncover what's going on in the Headgum East offices. Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter , Instagram , and Tiktok . Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
The Boys welcome GIANMARCO SORESI on the show to help him with his podcast theme music and hear his funniest jokes. Also check out Gianmarco's special ! Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter , Instagram , and Tiktok . Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ...
The Boys confront TOM SCHARPLING about stealing their tour right out from under them. Check out Tom on tour here ! Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter , Instagram , and Tiktok . Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
The Boys welcome BARON DAVIS and BRITT STEWART on the show to get them ready for their next season of Dancing with the Stars . Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter , Instagram , and Tiktok . Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
The Boys welcome noted Australian/director Michael Shanks on the show and subject him to a Teaser Freezer of his own movie, Together . GET A NEW SHIRTYPHSUS SHIRT HERE Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter , Instagram , and Tiktok . Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
The Boys welcome GARETH REYNOLDS back on the podcast to compare writing credits and try to teach him that it's not a competition. Check out Gareth’s new podcast Next We Have on Apple Podcasts or YouTube ! Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter , Instagram , and Tiktok . Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...
The Boys welcome WHITMER THOMAS back on the show to talk about his experience making Weapons and his Letterboxd Four Favorites. Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter , Instagram , and Tiktok . Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
The Boys welcome BECK BENNETT and KYLE MOONEY into the Headgum family . Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter , Instagram , and Tiktok . Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
The Boys recruit GRIFFIN NEWMAN to help develop an even freakier Freakier Friday . Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter , Instagram , and Tiktok . Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
The Boys talk to DEMI LARDNER and TOM WALKER about Demi's new show , and make one of them physically ill in the process. Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter , Instagram , and Tiktok . Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
The Boys try their best to help HANNAH PILKES promote her new Netflix show, Leanne. Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter , Instagram , and Tiktok . Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
The Boys welcome MATT ROGERS on the show to explain why they weren't invited to the Las Culturistas Culture Awards (which you can watch today on Bravo ). Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter , Instagram , and Tiktok . Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...
The Boys welcome PATTY GUGGENHEIM on the podcast and hear her funny story. Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter , Instagram , and Tiktok . Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
This episode features The Boys assisting guests DeadBlossomJesse and Luke Taylor with the launch of their new podcast, "Stores." The conversation quickly devolves into a humorous but critical analysis of the new show's concept, episode structure, and host dynamics, interspersed with lengthy discussions on podcasting's changing ecosystem, career analogies, and the hosts' unique comedic interactions, including a deep dive into voice character and nicknames.
The Boys talk to SCOTT AUKERMAN about taking over WTF with Marc Maron. Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter , Instagram , and Tiktok . Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
The Boys talk to ALLY BEARDSLEY about how to keep Dropout sustainable. Check out Ally's podcast Gender Spiral ! Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter , Instagram , and Tiktok . Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
The Boys welcome back SHAUN DISTON and BRETT MORRIS to get a head start on this year’s new album. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
