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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Dec 30, 2025 • 1h 4min
The Pro Version #409 + #398: A MIND SUCH AS THIS and DAN O’SULLIVAN, OUR JOURNALIST FRIEND
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. 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.
Dec 23, 2025 • 1h 3min
The Pro Version #405 + #408: ALL ON GREGORY and STEPHEN FISHBACH, OUR SURVIVOR FRIEND
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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 16, 2025 • 49min
Molly Lambert, Our Close Friend
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.
Dec 9, 2025 • 45min
Ruben Fleischer, Our Close Friend
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/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 2, 2025 • 40min
Paul Feig, Our Close Friend
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#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 25, 2025 • 46min
Jesse Farrar, Our Trainwreck Friend
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.
Nov 18, 2025 • 48min
Jenny Slate, Our Close Friend
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://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 11, 2025 • 46min
Jesse Thorn, Our Hall of Fame Friend
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 Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 4, 2025 • 44min
Kulap Vilaysack, Our Good News Friend
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.
Oct 28, 2025 • 50min
Phoebe Robinson, Our Close Friend
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.
