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how i hobby
Pete Falconer & Kayla Lean
22 episodes
6 months ago

Hi! 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 hobbies.


Can 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 your hobby to your parents?


Tune in and join us. We’ll be having a blast!


Sign up to our newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/subscribe, visit us at howihobby.com, say hi to us at www.instagram.com/howihobby, or catch us on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@howihobbypod!


Full links to everything right here: https://linktr.ee/howihobby


Toodles!


P&K

xx


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Hi! 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 hobbies.


Can 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 your hobby to your parents?


Tune in and join us. We’ll be having a blast!


Sign up to our newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/subscribe, visit us at howihobby.com, say hi to us at www.instagram.com/howihobby, or catch us on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@howihobbypod!


Full links to everything right here: https://linktr.ee/howihobby


Toodles!


P&K

xx


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how i hobby
Season 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/howihobby

sign up to our newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/subscribe

and please, tell just one person about this podcast - word of mouth is still the best way to spread a DIY podcast like how i hobby, and we want to share these joyful episodes with as many people as possible!


Get involved and let us know about your cool hobbies, too, at howihobby@gmail.com


TOODLES!

K&P



Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete Falconer

Music, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer

Artwork by Laura Walsh - https://laurajanewalsh.co.uk

Animation by Kayla Lean





#Hobby #hobbies #comedy #podcast #newpodcast #2025wrapped #wrapped #newyear #interviews


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1 year ago
25 minutes 46 seconds

how i hobby
S02E09 Beekeeping with Duncan Brown

In 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.uk

South Chilterns Beekeepers Association: https://www.scbka.org/

How honey is made: https://honey.com/about-honey/how-honey-is-made


Some great UK hikes: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/walking

And some in Canada: https://frontier-canada.co.uk/general/discover-8-of-canadas-most-scenic-hiking-trails/


Toodles!

K&P


Be a part of the how i hobby community:


• Subscribe, rate, and review at Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5pXAB49GLMptHU9K3AX46P?si=1d00776af8094105) Apple podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-i-hobby/id1713641479) or wherever you get your podcasts!

• Sign up to the how i hobby newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/ for behind the scenes photos and chat

• You can gaze at our beautiful faces at http://www.youtube.com/@howihobbypod

• Come and say hi to us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/howihobby


Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete Falconer

Music, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer - peterfalconer.co.uk

Artwork by Laura Walsh - laurajanewalsh.co.uk

Animation by Kayla Lean

howihobby@gmail.com


#beekeeping #bees #honey #beekeeper #bee #savethebees #beekeeperslife #outdoors #hiking #hobbies #podcast #comedy #interview #howihobby #hobby #hobbies #hobbyist #hobbyists #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #podcasters #podcastshow #newepisode



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1 year ago
26 minutes 56 seconds

how i hobby
S02E08 Cooking with Kelsey Mulvey

In 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!



Links


You 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-37382839


Tips on how to get into cooking if you’ve never cooked before: https://www.eater.com/2020/4/3/21203517/easy-cooking-recipes-tips-tricks-roast-chicken-vegetables-rice-beans


Get started with basketball: https://www.basketballengland.co.uk/get-involved/play/getting-started/

Watch mascots playing basketball!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XurTTQnVS28

 

Toodles!

K&P



Be a part of the how i hobby community: 


• Subscribe, rate, and review at Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5pXAB49GLMptHU9K3AX46P?si=1d00776af8094105) Apple podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-i-hobby/id1713641479) or wherever you get your podcasts!

• Sign up to the how i hobby newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/ for behind the scenes photos and chat

• You can gaze at our beautiful faces at http://www.youtube.com/@howihobbypod 

• Come and say hi to us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/howihobby



Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete Falconer

Music, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer - peterfalconer.co.uk

Artwork by Laura Walsh - laurajanewalsh.co.uk

Animation by Kayla Lean

howihobby@gmail.com



#cooking #eating #food #moneysaving #basketball #Celtics #hobbies #podcast #comedy #interview #howihobby #hobby #hobbies #hobbyist #hobbyists #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #podcasters #podcastshow #newepisode


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1 year ago
25 minutes 17 seconds

how i hobby
S02E07 Salsa Dancing with Meg Possamai

In 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!




Links


Learn the basic Salsa step right now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV8cDpJa2f4

The history of salsa: https://www.salsavida.com/articles/history-of-salsa-dance/


The Evolution of Horror podcast: www.evolutionofhorror.com 

Article on why horror is the most important movie genre: https://www.ign.com/articles/why-horror-is-the-most-important-movie-genre


 

Toodles!

K&P



Be a part of the how i hobby community: 


• Subscribe, rate, and review at Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5pXAB49GLMptHU9K3AX46P?si=1d00776af8094105) Apple podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-i-hobby/id1713641479) or wherever you get your podcasts!

• Sign up to the how i hobby newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/ for behind the scenes photos and chat

• You can gaze at our beautiful faces at http://www.youtube.com/@howihobbypod 

• Come and say hi to us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/howihobby



Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete Falconer

Music, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer - peterfalconer.co.uk

Artwork by Laura Walsh - laurajanewalsh.co.uk

Animation by Kayla Lean

howihobby@gmail.com



#dancing #salsa #cuban #horror #movies #horrormovies #hobbies #podcast #comedy #interview #howihobby #hobby #hobbies #hobbyist #hobbyists #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #podcasters #podcastshow #newepisode


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1 year ago
20 minutes 37 seconds

how i hobby
S02E06 Chainmail with Miranda

In 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!



Links


Miranda’s instagram feed - follow for Tolkien Tuesdays! https://www.instagram.com/exlibrismir

Historic European Martial Arts: https://www.hemaalliance.com

Get started with a chainmail kit: https://chainmailjoe.com

See how the people at WETA made chainmail for the Lord of the Rings movies (it’s crazy!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyXeHccKTDs


A quick guide to demystifying cryptic crosswords: https://www.indigoextra.com/how-to-solve-cryptic-crosswords

Inside No.9: The Riddle of the Sphinx (UK only): https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08h7trr/inside-no-9-series-3-3-the-riddle-of-the-sphinx


 

Toodles!

K&P



Be a part of the how i hobby community: 


• Subscribe, rate, and review at Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5pXAB49GLMptHU9K3AX46P?si=1d00776af8094105) Apple podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-i-hobby/id1713641479) or wherever you get your podcasts!

• Sign up to the how i hobby newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/ for behind the scenes photos and chat

• You can gaze at our beautiful faces at http://www.youtube.com/@howihobbypod 

• Come and say hi to us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/howihobby



Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete Falconer

Music, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer - peterfalconer.co.uk

Artwork by Laura Walsh - laurajanewalsh.co.uk

Animation by Kayla Lean

howihobby@gmail.com



#chainmail #renfaire #craft #lordoftherings #lotr #tolkien #crosswords #puzzles #leagueofgentlemen #hobbies #podcast #comedy #interview #howihobby #hobby #hobbies #hobbyist #hobbyists #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #podcasters #podcastshow #newepisode


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1 year ago
28 minutes 13 seconds

how i hobby
S02E05 The Psychology of Hobbies with Jourdan Travers

In 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!



Links


Check 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-thing




Toodles!

K&P



Be a part of the how i hobby community: 


• Subscribe, rate, and review at Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5pXAB49GLMptHU9K3AX46P?si=1d00776af8094105) Apple podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-i-hobby/id1713641479) or wherever you get your podcasts!

• Sign up to the how i hobby newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/ for behind the scenes photos and chat

• You can gaze at our beautiful faces at http://www.youtube.com/@howihobbypod 

• Come and say hi to us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/howihobby



Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete Falconer

Music, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer - peterfalconer.co.uk

Artwork by Laura Walsh - laurajanewalsh.co.uk

Animation by Kayla Lean

howihobby@gmail.com



#health #wellness #mentalhealth #dementia #alzheimers #psychology #hobbies #podcast #comedy #interview #howihobby #hobby #hobbies #hobbyist #hobbyists #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #podcasters #podcastshow #newepisode


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1 year ago
30 minutes 8 seconds

how i hobby
S02E04 Storytelling with Narie Foster

In 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!




Links


Get into storytelling at The Moth: www.themoth.org


Check out Narie’s first full length solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe this August: https://www.instagram.com/1inachameleon/ , https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/1-in-a-chameleon




Toodles!

K&P



Be a part of the how i hobby community: 


• Subscribe, rate, and review at Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5pXAB49GLMptHU9K3AX46P?si=1d00776af8094105) Apple podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-i-hobby/id1713641479) or wherever you get your podcasts!

• Sign up to the how i hobby newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/ for behind the scenes photos and chat

• You can gaze at our beautiful faces at http://www.youtube.com/@howihobbypod 

• Come and say hi to us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/howihobby



Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete Falconer

Music, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer - peterfalconer.co.uk

Artwork by Laura Walsh - laurajanewalsh.co.uk

Animation by Kayla Lean

howihobby@gmail.com



#storytelling #themoth #edinburghfestival #edinburghfringe #horseriding #horses #Hobby #hobbies #podcast #comedy #interview #howihobby #hobby #hobbies #hobbyist #hobbyists #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #podcasters #podcastshow #newepisode


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1 year ago
28 minutes 4 seconds

how i hobby
S02E03 Ecstatic Dance with Chloé Dall'Olio

In 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!




Links


Get into ecstatic dance: https://ecstaticdance.org


Or check out 5rhythms (a form of ecstatic dance): https://www.5rhythms.com


Follow Chloé’s fashion, wellness, and lifestyle journey at www.instagram.com/chloedallolio


Find your local swimming baths*: https://www.swimming.org/


*that’s Northern UK speak for “swimming pool” - can you tell Pete wrote this shownote? 



Toodles!

K&P



Be a part of the how i hobby community: 


• Subscribe, rate, and review at Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5pXAB49GLMptHU9K3AX46P?si=1d00776af8094105) Apple podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-i-hobby/id1713641479) or wherever you get your podcasts!

• Sign up to the how i hobby newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/ for behind the scenes photos and chat

• You can gaze at our beautiful faces at http://www.youtube.com/@howihobbypod 

• Come and say hi to us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/howihobby



Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete Falconer

Music, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer - peterfalconer.co.uk

Artwork by Laura Walsh - laurajanewalsh.co.uk

Animation by Kayla Lean

howihobby@gmail.com



#ecstaticdance #5rhythms #dance #fitness #wellness #mentalhealth #swimming #Hobby #hobbies #podcast #comedy #interview #howihobby #hobby #hobbies #hobbyist #hobbyists #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #podcasters #podcastshow #newepisode


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1 year ago
25 minutes 28 seconds

how i hobby
S02E02 Weightlifting with Rob Joyce

In 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!




Links


Get into weightlifting! https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/get-inspired/23168968


Follow Rob’s fitness and weightlifting tips at www.instagram.com/kaoskalisthenics


And if you’re in Surrey, UK, and need a job doing, visit www.profixhandymen.co.uk (Rob did a great job on Pete’s loft!)


Check out Kayla’s favourite artist to forge, Margo in Margate: https://margomcdaid.com


Give art forgery a try yourself: https://www.wikihow.com/Copy-a-Drawing-or-Picture-by-Hand


Or just take a regular old art course at your local community centre or gallery:

https://ago.ca/learn/courses (Canada)

https://adult.art-k.co.uk/ (UK)

https://massart.edu/adults (USA)


And check out this fascinating documentary about prolific art forger, Mark Landis: https://artandcraftfilm.com


Toodles!

K&P



Be a part of the how i hobby community: 


Subscribe, rate, and review at Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5pXAB49GLMptHU9K3AX46P?si=1d00776af8094105) Apple podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-i-hobby/id1713641479) or wherever you get your podcasts!

Sign up to the how i hobby newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/ for behind the scenes photos and chat

You can gaze at our beautiful faces at http://www.youtube.com/@howihobbypod 

Come and say hi to us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/howihobby



Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete Falconer

Music, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer - peterfalconer.co.uk

Artwork by Laura Walsh - laurajanewalsh.co.uk

Animation by Kayla Lean

howihobby@gmail.com



#weightlifting #fitness #strength #artforgery #art #craft #crime #Hobby #hobbies #podcast #comedy #interview#howihobby #hobby #hobbies #hobbyist #hobbyists #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster#podcasters #podcastshow #newepisode


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1 year ago
23 minutes 47 seconds

how i hobby
S02E01 Cheesemaking with Brendan Girak

In 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!




Links


Buy a kit and get into cheesemaking! 


  • UK: https://cheesemakingshop.co.uk 
  • North America: https://culturesforhealth.com/collections/cheese-kits-and-cultures


Buy Brendan’s unique knitting patterns at https://www.knitwitsandyarns.com


Follow Brendan on Instagram and Threads @knitwitsandyarns


Get started with geocaching anywhere in the world simply by downloading the app! https://www.geocaching.com


Toodles!

K&P



Be a part of the how i hobby community: 


  • Subscribe, rate, and review at Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5pXAB49GLMptHU9K3AX46P?si=1d00776af8094105) Apple podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-i-hobby/id1713641479) or wherever you get your podcasts!
  • Sign up to the how i hobby newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/ for behind the scenes photos and chat
  • You can gaze at our beautiful faces at http://www.youtube.com/@howihobbypod 
  • Come and say hi to us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/howihobby



Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete Falconer

Music, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer - peterfalconer.co.uk

Artwork by Laura Walsh - laurajanewalsh.co.uk

Animation by Kayla Lean

howihobby@gmail.com



#newepisode #podcast #comedy #interview #hobby #hobbies #cheesemaking #knitting #geocaching #craft #howihobby #adhd #neurodivergent

#comedy #interview #hobbyist #hobbyists #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #podcasters #podcastshow


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1 year ago
21 minutes 28 seconds

how i hobby
how 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: Kelsey Mulvey talks about Cooking!
  • 8th August: Duncan Brown talks about Beekeeping!


Sign up to our mailing list for behind the scenes chat, shownotes, and more, at www.howihobby.com


And don’t forget to follow us on instagram at www.instagram.com/howihobby


You can also see our joyous faces on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@howihobbypod


TOODLES!


P&K


Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete Falconer

Music, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer

Artwork by Laura Walsh - https://laurajanewalsh.co.uk

Animation by Kayla Lean


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1 year ago
1 minute 19 seconds

how i hobby
S01E09 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/howihobby

and sign up to our newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/subscribe


Get involved and let us know about your cool hobbies, too, at howihobby@gmail.com


TOODLES!

K&P



Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete Falconer

Music, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer

Artwork by Laura Walsh - https://laurajanewalsh.co.uk

Animation by Kayla Lean





#Hobby #hobbies #comedy #podcast #newpodcast #2024wrapped #wrapped #newyear


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1 year ago
21 minutes 30 seconds

how i hobby
S01E08 Opera Supernumerary with Matt Bernstein

In 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 Falconer

Music, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer

Artwork by Laura Walsh - https://laurajanewalsh.co.uk

Animation by Kayla Lean

howihobby@gmail.com


Links


A beginner's guide to opera: https://www.eno.org/discover-opera/the-beginners-guide-to-opera/

Against The Grain Theatre: https://atgtheatre.com/

Canadian Opera Company: https://www.coc.ca/


Learn all about UK telephone kiosks here: http://www.the-telephone-box.co.uk/ You know you want to!

And visit the National Collection of Telephone Kiosks in Bromsgrove: https://avoncroft.org.uk/avoncrofts-work/special-collections


Remember, you can sign up to the how i hobby newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/subscribe for updates on new episodes, you can gaze at our beautiful faces at http://www.youtube.com/@howihobbypodand, and you can say hi to us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/howihobby


Toodles!

K&P




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1 year ago
19 minutes 2 seconds

how i hobby
S01E07 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 Falconer

Music, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer

Artwork by Laura Walsh - https://laurajanewalsh.co.uk

Animation by Kayla Lean

howihobby@gmail.com


Links


Find a climbing centre near you:

https://www.thebmc.co.uk (S/SE England, Midlands & Wales)

or try bouldering in Northumberland: https://www.ukboulder.com/bouldering-in-northumberland

Maybe bump into Kayla and Matt at https://www.castle-climbing.co.uk


Find your local archery club at https://archerygb.org

And a shoutout to Laleham archers! http://www.lalehamarcheryclub.co.uk


Remember, you can sign up to the how i hobby newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/subscribe for updates on new episodes, you can gaze at our beautiful faces at http://www.youtube.com/@howihobbypodand, and you can say hi to us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/howihobby


Toodles!

K&P




#Hobby #hobbies #archery #fitness #climbing #rockclimbing #bouldering #parkour #podcast #comedy #newpodcast #interview


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1 year ago
19 minutes 40 seconds

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S01E06 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 Falconer

Music, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer

Artwork by Laura Walsh - https://laurajanewalsh.co.uk

Animation by Kayla Lean

howihobby@gmail.com


Links


Find a screenplay critiquing group on at www.meetup.com/

And once you've written it, here are some places to send it! https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/best-places-to-submit-your-screenplay/


A selection of glassblowing classes around the UK: https://obby.co.uk/blog/top-7-best-glassblowing-classes-in-the-uk

Or visit the National Glass Centre in Sunderland: https://www.visitengland.com/experience/try-out-glass-blowing-national-glass-centre

And here's the cool, artsy, Harbourfront Centre in Toronto: https://harbourfrontcentre.com/


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Toodles!

K&P




#Hobby #hobbies #glassblowing #craft #glasswork #screenplay #screenplaywriting #filmmaking #podcast #comedy #newpodcast #interview


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1 year ago
15 minutes 46 seconds

how i hobby
S01E05 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 Falconer

Music, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer

Artwork by Laura Walsh - https://laurajanewalsh.co.uk

Animation by Kayla Lean

howihobby@gmail.com


Links


Improv courses for:

  • North America: https://www.secondcity.com/chicago/find-a-class/lets-get-started/
  • London: https://www.hooplaimpro.com/
  • North East UK: https://www.bohoarts.co.uk/school-of-improv


A beginner's guide to running: https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/beginners/a772727/how-to-start-running-today/

Maybe join a Park Run near you (you can walk if you like!): https://www.parkrun.org.uk/


Kevin is a brilliant composer of experimental music, and you can find him at https://kevinleomo.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/kevleomo/


Remember, you can sign up to the how i hobby newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/subscribe for updates on new episodes, you can gaze at our beautiful faces at http://www.youtube.com/@howihobbypodand, and you can say hi to us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/howihobby


Toodles!

K&P




#Hobby #hobbies #running #jogging #fitness #improv #improvcomedy #podcast #comedy #newpodcast #interview


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1 year ago
15 minutes 36 seconds

how i hobby
S01E04 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 Falconer

Music, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer

Artwork by Laura Walsh - https://laurajanewalsh.co.uk

Animation by Kayla Lean

howihobby@gmail.com


Links


Our favourite kombucha- Real Sparkling Tea: https://realdrinks.co/

A guide to making your own: https://www.liveeatlearn.com/the-simple-guide-to-kickass-kombucha/

The kombucha kween instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/kombucha_kween/


Learn how to knit: https://sheepandstitch.com/how-to-knit/

And find a knitting circle: https://www.meetup.com/topics/knitting/



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Toodles!

K&P




#Hobby #hobbies #knitting #socks #crochet #kombucha #sparklingtea #artsandcrafts #crafts #homebrewing #brewing #teetotal #dryjanuary #podcast #comedy #newpodcast #interview


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1 year ago
17 minutes 56 seconds

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S01E03 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 Falconer

Music, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer

Artwork by Laura Walsh - https://laurajanewalsh.co.uk

Animation by Kayla Lean

howihobby@gmail.com


Links


Dave is an online session drummer for hire - check him out at :

www.davidshawdrummer.com and www.instagram.com/david_shaw_drummer


Get into fishing, wherever you are in the UK: https://anglingtrust.net/getfishing/


Try Lindy Hop:

North East: https://swingtyne.com

South East: https://www.swingland.com

North West: https://swingoutmanchester.com

Glasgow: https://glasgowlindyhoppers.co.uk

(but there are classes all over the UK - and indeed the world - so just Google "Lindy Hop Near Me" and you'll be cuttin' a rug in no time!)


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Toodles!

K&P




#Hobby #hobbies #lindyhop #lindy #swingdance #dance #fishing #angling #relaxing #tea


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1 year ago
10 minutes 36 seconds

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S01E02 GameBoy Modding with Connor Baxter

In 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!


Links


Follow Connor’s stuff:

  • instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connorbaxtermusic
  • Connor’s chiptune music on Spotify, including B1SCUIT! https://open.spotify.com/artist/0vVo58KUCc594bHeslc2k5
  • his prog metal band, Vrona: https://vrona.bandcamp.com/album/and-all-is-reduced-to-footprints-in-the-dirt


Start making your own GameBoy music with Johan Kotlinski’s Little Sound DJ: https://www.littlesounddj.com/lsd/index.php 


Get started with Origami: https://origami.me/beginners-guide/


Remember, you can sign up to the how i hobby newsletter here, for updates on new episodes, and you can say hi to us on Instagram @howihobby


Toodles!

K&P


Remember, you can sign up to the how i hobby newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/subscribe, you can gaze at our beautiful faces at http://www.youtube.com/@howihobbypod, and you can say hi to us on Instagram at instagram.com/howihobby


Toodles!

K&P



Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete Falconer

Music, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer

Artwork by Laura Walsh - https://laurajanewalsh.co.uk

Animation by Kayla Lean

howihobby@gmail.com


#Hobby #hobbies #origami #japan #gameboy #electronics #righttorepair #chiptune #progrock #music #repair #diy #guitar #findingnemo #nintendo 


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2 years ago
24 minutes 28 seconds

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S01E01 Stand-up Comedy with Izzy Francke

In 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/


Take a course in stand-up comedy:


  • London: https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/courses/ and https://sohotheatre.com/project/comedy-lab-stand-up/
  • Manchester, Brighton, Edinburgh - https://laughinghorsecomedy.co.uk
  • North East - https://www.shoecakecomedy.co.uk



Link to Pete's PhD - sounds and music from an abandoned seaside town in the North East of England: www.seatonsnook.com - and his recently released album of smallpipes tunes at https://peterfalconer.bandcamp.com/album/the-seaton-snook-smallpipes-tunes

The Northumbrian Pipers Society - a great place to start if you want to hire a set and start learning the Northumbrian smallpipes: https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk

Link to a wonderful compilation of Northumbrian Smallpipes music: https://open.spotify.com/album/3wY6ubdNXWv7PoqWe5pAHg


Remember, you can sign up to the how i hobby newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/subscribe, you can gaze at our beautiful faces at http://www.youtube.com/@howihobbypod, and you can say hi to us on Instagram at instagram.com/howihobby


Toodles!

K&P



Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete Falconer

Music, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer

Artwork by Laura Walsh - https://laurajanewalsh.co.uk

Animation by Kayla Lean

howihobby@gmail.com


#hobbies #hobby #standupcomedy #standup #comedy #sidehustle #northumbriansmallpipes #bagpipes #creativity #inspiration #dating #bornthisway #ladygaga


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2 years ago
20 minutes 42 seconds

how i hobby

Hi! 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 hobbies.


Can 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 your hobby to your parents?


Tune in and join us. We’ll be having a blast!


Sign up to our newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/subscribe, visit us at howihobby.com, say hi to us at www.instagram.com/howihobby, or catch us on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@howihobbypod!


Full links to everything right here: https://linktr.ee/howihobby


Toodles!


P&K

xx


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