Frugal Friends Podcast Social Media is Ruining Hobbies
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Aug 26, 2025 The hosts dive into how social media drives 'hobby hopping,' leading to financial pitfalls and abandoned projects. They discuss the pressures of making hobbies productive versus the joy of simply engaging in them. The pitfalls of aesthetic perfectionism, especially in trendy hobbies like bread making, are examined. Resourcefulness is championed while exploring affordable ways to enjoy hobbies. Finally, the importance of pursuing hobbies for personal fulfillment rather than social media approval is emphasized, encouraging a return to joy and relaxation.
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Social Media Amplifies Hobby Fads
- TikTok and social media amplify hobby trends and create rapid cycles of shallow dabbling.
- That amplification can lead to a costly hobby graveyard when people chase the next trend.
Jen's Personal Hobby Graveyard
- Jen describes her personal hobby graveyard filled with resin, 3D printing, candle supplies, clay, macrame, knitting, and more.
- She admits to buying too many supplies and abandoning projects after brief hyperfixations.
Pickleball As An Extreme Example
- The hosts play a clip mocking extreme pickleball culture where players quit jobs and spend heavily to improve.
- It illustrates how a hobby can be pushed into a full-time identity and big expense by social media.
