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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 15, 2023 • 33min
The Pro Version #304: JESSE DAVID FOX, OUR NEW BOOK FRIEND
Jesse David Fox, author of Comedy Book, joins The Boys to discuss his new book and their frustration with not being mentioned. They talk about writing a book, creating captions, and comparing themselves to other famous podcast hosts.

Nov 14, 2023 • 50min
Joe Wengert, Our Storytelling Friend
Joe Wengert, a storytelling friend, joins the hosts to discuss financial stability, admiration for a cod lover, the search for a mystery guest, being yourself and setting boundaries, unique holiday gift ideas, Liquid Ivy hydration solution, Halloween costumes and concerns, experiences with High and Mighty podcast, feeding pets and breaking rules, and gifts, podcasts, and Twitter interactions.

Nov 7, 2023 • 48min
Foosballz, Our Close Friends
The Boys chat with Carl Tart, Greg Gallant, and Ryan Meharry about new segments for their podcast Foosballz, discussing financial challenges, Liquid Ivy hydration multiplier, teasing the audience, commercials, sponsors, and segment ideas.

Oct 31, 2023 • 52min
Beth Stelling, Our Touring Friend
The Boys help BETH STELLING with a PR crisis about her tour bus.Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/TheFlagrantOnes. Like the show? Rate Hollywood Handbook 5-Stars on Apple PodcastsAdvertise 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 24, 2023 • 49min
Matt Gourley, Our Close Friend Again
Matt Gourley, host of the podcast Keys to the Kingdom, joins the boys to discuss working at theme parks, interviewing performers, and analyzing Disney character roles. They also debate doing a sponsored ad for Draft King Sportsbook and joke about moving to a new building for their show.

Oct 17, 2023 • 50min
Mitra Jouhari, Our Close Friend
Comedian and writer Mitra Jouhari joins the hosts to discuss topics such as goth attire, cultural understanding, haunted hayrides, interpreting symbols, settling, and analyzing the character of Phoebe Kate in the movie Gremlins.

Oct 10, 2023 • 49min
Sarah Sherman, Our Close Friend
Sarah Sherman, a comedy normal, joins the hosts to discuss topics such as the New York comedy scene, awkward moments, Scabby the Rat, Liquid IV hydration, gender roles, and comparing a comic's mind to a lawn mower.

Oct 3, 2023 • 50min
Joe Pera, Our 10th Anniversary Friend
Joe Pera, comedian and actor, joins the hosts to talk about hosting the Hollywood Handbook 10th anniversary party. Topics include AI in creativity, horror books, rival podcast jokes, and cell phone commercials. The speakers also discuss promoting Joe Pera's upcoming special and their involvement in phone commercials.

Sep 26, 2023 • 52min
Tom Scharpling and Julie Klausner, Our Close Friends
Tom Scharpling and Julie Klausner join the hosts to discuss joining the Hat Pack and their new Patreon. They engage in playful conversations about water, shots, props, and pre-rehearsed bits. They also talk about Peacock features, Dr. Death on the Peacock Network, and starting a podcast during a strike. The hosts discuss a foundation and 'hat pack' as a vibrant vinyl and community. They touch on women in STEM, seeking different perspectives, and the importance of hats and consistency.

Sep 19, 2023 • 50min
Please Don’t Destroy, Our Close Friends
The Boys talk to Please Don't Destroy about eliminating food items from a hypothetical image, the importance of staying hydrated, flaws in relying on a protector, collaboration and responsibility, unsuccessful requests, and engaging the younger generation with a hat and iPad.