Ever since the pandemic lockdowns of 2020 inspired a wave of sourdough starters and Zoom drawing classes, hobbies have been having a resurgence. These seven podcasts spotlight their importance, featuring expert tips and interviews with casual hobbyists that may inspire you to pick up a new pastime. ‘The Dork Forest’ …
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From the moment he showed up at Tim Heidecker’s house, the Chihuahua in the dragon costume seemed a little freaked out. Mr. Heidecker — an actor, comedian and singer-songwriter — lives on a low-key, tree-shaded street in Glendale, Calif. On a recent morning, he was in his converted garage, getting …
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In 2015, Barack Obama submitted to interviews with three YouTube stars, one of whom was notable for eating cereal out of a bathtub. It was a moment that opened a window into the media landscape of the future, after the mainstream media as we have known it — while also …
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In the lush, softly lit studio where nearly 60 years ago the Beach Boys recorded “Pet Sounds” and changed pop music forever, the hosts of the “Podcrushed” podcast are preparing to interview their latest guest: Chase Stokes, star of the Netflix teen-treasure-hunting drama “Outer Banks.” Those hosts — Nava Kavelin, …
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