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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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.
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.
