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 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.
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.
