Hollywood Handbook
Headgum
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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Oct 21, 2025 • 44min
Natalie Rotter-Laitman & Charlie Bardey, Our Exploration: LIVE Friends
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.
Oct 14, 2025 • 49min
Gianmarco Soresi, Our Close Friend
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.
Oct 7, 2025 • 47min
Tom Scharpling, Our Touring Friend
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.
Sep 30, 2025 • 46min
Baron Davis and Britt Stewart, Our Close Friends
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.
Sep 23, 2025 • 48min
Michael Shanks, Our Together Friend
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 HEREWatch 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.
Sep 16, 2025 • 51min
Gareth Reynolds, Our Next We Have Friend
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 Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 9, 2025 • 42min
Whitmer Thomas, Our Weapons Friend
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.
Sep 2, 2025 • 43min
Beck Bennett and Kyle Mooney, Our Close Friends
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.
Aug 26, 2025 • 48min
Griffin Newman, Our Freakier Friend
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.
Aug 19, 2025 • 56min
Demi Lardner and Tom Walker, Our Sick Friends
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.
