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Episode #500
Ben Stiller, Our Close Friend
5/16/2023
For the 500th episode of Hollywood Handbook, The Boys help BEN STILLER pitch the show to potential guests.
Episode #499
Rekha Shankar, Our D&D Friend
5/9/2023
The Boys and REKHA SHANKAR make their new Dungeons & Dragons characters.
Episode #498
Girl God, Our Close Friends
5/2/2023
The Boys help GRACE FREUD and APRIL CLARK from Girl God hone their skills in the regional sketch comedy scene. 
Episode #497
Scott Aukerman, Our Comedy Book Book Friend
4/25/2023
SCOTT AUKERMAN helps The Boys write their podcast book. Order Scott’s new book here!
Episode #live-3
HHLIVE #3: Lily Sullivan, Our Close Friend
4/24/2023
Live from The Dynasty Typewriter in LA, The Boys and LILY SULLIVAN help the audience once again in the Performance Optimization Seminar.This month’s theme: school.
Episode #496
Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Our Red Carpet Friend
4/18/2023
MARY ELIZABETH ELLIS helps The Boys improve their red carpet game. Click for Sean picClick for Mary Elizabeth pic
Episode #495
Sarah Hagi, Our Close Friend
4/11/2023
The Boys ask SARAH HAGI from the podcast Scamfluencers how to make a real show. See Hollywood Handbook live in Los Angeles April 17th with guest Lily Sullivan at the Dynasty Typewriter! Click for tickets
Episode #494
Adam McKay, Our Close Friend
4/4/2023
The Boys help ADAM MCKAY make his next big movie. See Hollywood Handbook live in Los Angeles April 17th at the Dynasty Typewriter! Click for tickets
Episode #live-2
HHLIVE #2: Timothy Simons, Our Work Friend
3/31/2023
Live from The Dynasty Typewriter in LA, The Boys and TIMOTHY SIMONS help the audience once again in the Performance Optimization Seminar.This month’s theme: work.
Episode #493
Aubrey Plaza, Our Close Friend Again
3/28/2023
The Boys welcome back AUBREY PLAZA to help make her brand even weirder.
Episode #492
Try Month, Our Close Friends 2
3/21/2023
The Boys once again attempt to salvage Try Month with quantity over quality.
Episode #491
John Owen Lowe, Our Next Gen Friend
3/14/2023
The Boys and JOHNNY LOWE help Chef Kevin prepare for his wedding. 
Episode #490
Mackenzie Davis and Clea DuVall, Our St. Patrick’s Day Movie Friends
3/7/2023
To kick off Try Month 2023, The Boys work with MACKENZIE DAVIS and CLEA DUVALL on their St. Patrick’s Day movie Love & Santa.
Episode #489
Aunty Donna, Our Talkin’ Tok Friends
2/28/2023
The Boys welcome back BRODEN KELLY, ZACHARY RUANE, AND MARK BONANNO of Aunty Donna to be guests on their new show Talkin’ Tok.Links:Aunty Donna’s tour mailing listVideo #1VIdeo #2Video #3Video #4
Episode #488
Ben Rodgers, Our New Podcast Friend
2/21/2023
The Boys talk to BEN RODGERS in studio about his new podcast The Rodge Tapes (working title).
Episode #live-1
HH LIVE #1: Lisa Gilroy, Our Close Friend
2/17/2023
Live from The Dynasty Typewriter in LA, The Boys and LISA GILROY help the audience in their first Performance Optimization Seminar. This month’s theme: romance.
Episode #487
Naomi Fry, Our Close Friend
2/14/2023
The Boys welcome back NAOMI FRY to teach her how to not do the podcast.
Episode #486
Mark Rennie and John Flynn, Our Close Friends
2/7/2023
MARK RENNIE and JOHN FLYNN from the Two Old Queens podcast help The Boys with their big audition.We looked at:Their merchOur merchThis commercialSee Hollywood Handbook LIVE at Dynasty Typewriter in LA Feb 15th and March 29th at 7:30 pm PT! Can't make it to the show? Livestream tickets are available too!Feb 15 - Tickets Available HereMarch 29 -  Tickets Available Here
Episode #485
Tom Scharpling and Julie Klausner, Our Birthday Party Friends
1/31/2023
The Boys talk to TOM SCHARPLING and JULIE KLAUSNER about an important birthday party audition. 
Episode #484
Sarah Sherman, Our SNL Friend
1/24/2023
The Boys help SARAH SHERMAN create some new characters for Saturday Night Live.See Hollywood Handbook LIVE at Dynasty Typewriter in LA Feb 15th and March 29th at 7:30 pm PT!Can't make it to the show? Livestream tickets are available too! Feb 15 - Tickets Available HereMarch 29 - Tickets Available Here
Episode #483
Three Busy Debras, Our Best of 2022 Friends
1/17/2023
The Boys welcome back MITRA JOUHARI, SANDY HONIG and ALYSSA STONOHA to schedule their next appearance on the podcast. Ostrich Napping PillowGreen screen mask and glovesBaldwin video
Episode #482
Broti Gupta and Christine Nangle, Our Simpsons Friends
1/10/2023
The Boys talk to BROTI GUPTA and CHRISTINE NANGLE about writing The Simpsons. 
Episode #481
Clea DuVall and Mary Holland, Our New Years Movie Friends
1/3/2023
CLEA DUVALL returns with MARY HOLLAND to begin production on their New Years movie Love & Santa. 
Episode #480
Atsuko Okatsuka, Our Late Night Friend
12/27/2022
The Boys welcome back ATSUKO OKATSUKA to discuss the huge deal they secured for her. Podcast University merch
Episode #479
Clea DuVall, Our Christmas Movie Friend
12/20/2022
CLEA DUVALL helps The Boys make a Hollywood Handbook Christmas movie.
Episode #478
Lisa Gilroy, Our Commercials Friend
12/13/2022
The Boys talk to LISA GILROY about the class action law suits from her commercials.
Episode #477
Adam DiMarco, Our White Lotus Friend
12/6/2022
The Boys teach ADAM DIMARCO how to become an alpha dog. 
Episode #476
Langston Kerman, Our Close Friend
11/29/2022
The Boys welcome back LANGSTON KERMAN to discuss the latest news at Podcast University.
Episode #475
Whitney, Our Music Friends
11/22/2022
The Boys talk to MAX KAKACEK and JULIEN EHRLICH from the band Whitney about their fan lounge experience.
Episode #474
Aunty Donna, Our Video Friends
11/15/2022
The Boys welcome back BRODEN KELLY, ZACHARY RUANE, AND MARK BONANNO of Aunty Donna to discuss an important video. 
Episode #473
Jo Firestone, Our Card Game Friend
11/8/2022
The Boys welcome back JO FIRESTONE to play her new card game Fruits.
Episode #472
Janet Varney, Our Beloved Friend
11/1/2022
JANET VARNEY workshops a big stunt for The Boys to make them beloved. 
Episode #471
Lou Wilson, Our D&D Friend
10/25/2022
LOU WILSON returns to teach The Boys how to play Dungeons and Dragons.
Episode #470
Tawny Newsome, Our Celebrity Friend
10/18/2022
The Boys welcome back TAWNY NEWSOME to call some of her famous friends. 
Episode #469
Jeremy Levick and Rajat Suresh, Our Close Friends Again
10/11/2022
The Boys welcome back JEREMY LEVICK and RAJAT SURESH to do a special table read. 
Episode #468
Ify Nwadiwe, Our Dad Hacks Friend
10/4/2022
IFY NWADIWE returns to put The Boys through Thot Dad Boot Camp.
Episode #467
Chris Fleming, Our Close Friend
9/27/2022
CHRIS FLEMING returns to help The Boys make an important commercial. 
Episode #466
Lily Sullivan, Our Close Friend Again
9/20/2022
The Boys have a little fun catching up with their friend LILY SULLIVAN. 
Episode #465
Anders Holm, Our New Project Friend
9/13/2022
The Boys welcome back ANDERS HOLM to discuss his new exciting show. 
Episode #464
Adam Pally, Our Travel Show Friend
9/6/2022
The Boys welcome back ADAM PALLY to discuss his new show 101 Places to Party Before You Die. 
Episode #463
Will Menaker, Our Graphtreon Friend
8/30/2022
The Boys welcome WILL MENAKER from Chapo Trap House to help promote an important cause.
Episode #462
Greta Titelman, Our School Stories Friend
8/23/2022
The Boys talk to GRETA TITELMAN about their upcoming appearance on her show Senior Superlatives. 
Episode #461
Sona Movsesian, Our Author Friend
8/16/2022
The Boys welcome back SONA MOVSESIAN to discuss her new book The World’s Worst Assistant.
Episode #460
Claudia O’Doherty, Our Terminal List Friend
8/9/2022
The Boys welcome back CLAUDIA O’DOHERTY to help update their terminal list.
Episode #459
Joel Kim Booster, Our Moviemaking Friend
8/2/2022
The Boys welcome back JOEL KIM BOOSTER to discuss other classic adaptations he can make for Hulu. 
Episode #458
Jessica St. Clair, Our Small Talk Friend
7/26/2022
The Boys welcome back JESSICA ST. CLAIR to help them with their small talk. 
Episode #457
John Early, Our Close Friend
7/19/2022
The Boys welcome back JOHN EARLY to discuss Kate Berlant’s appearance on The Today Show. 
Episode #456
Paul F. Tompkins, Our Belated Birthday Friend
7/12/2022
The Boys catch up with PAUL F. TOMPKINS as Chef Kevin tries to do another surprise birthday party.
Episode #455
Ayo Edebiri, Our Interview Friend
7/5/2022
The Boys help AYO EDEBIRI with her press interviews. 
Episode #454
Tommy Orange, Our Mr. Books Friend
6/28/2022
The Boys work on some new book ideas with author TOMMY ORANGE. 
Episode #453
Kurt Vile, Our Music Friend
6/21/2022
The Boys help Kurt Vile improve his music.
Episode #452
Phil Rosenthal and Jon Gabrus, Our Travel Show Friends
6/14/2022
Hayes talks to PHIL ROSENTHAL and JON GABRUS about their traveling food shows.
Episode #451
Three Busy Debras, Our Close Friends
6/7/2022
The Boys help MITRA JOUHARI, SANDY HONIG, and ALYSSA STONOHA with their show Three Busy Debras. 
Episode #450
Laci Mosley, Our Close Friend
5/31/2022
The Boys welcome back LACI MOSLEY to discuss Team Coco’s big sale.
Episode #449
Zach Cherry, Our Close Friend
5/24/2022
The Boys help ZACH CHERRY fix the show Severance. 
Episode #448
John Gemberling and Anthony Atamanuik, Our Comedy Casino Friends
5/17/2022
The Boys team up with TONY ATAMANUIK and JOHNNY GEMBERLING to make a comedy casino.
Episode #447
Julius Sharpe and Carl Tart, Our Family Guy Friends
5/10/2022
The Boys welcome back JULIUS “GOLDY” SHARPE and CARL TART to create a new Family Guy spinoff. 
Episode #446
Dylan Gelula and Broti Gupta, Our McSweeney’s Friends
5/3/2022
Episode #445
Chris Black and Jason Stewart, Our Trend Friends
4/26/2022
The Boys talk to CHRIS BLACK and JASON STEWART from the podcast How Long Gone about the latest trends.
Episode #444
Kulap Vilaysack and SuChin Pak, Our Add to Cart Friends
4/19/2022
The Boys share what they’re adding to cart with KULAP VILAYSACK and SUCHIN PAK.
Episode #443
Amanda Lund and Maria Blasucci, Our Close Friends
4/12/2022
The Boys welcome back AMANDA LUND and MARIA BLASUCCI to take on a new role for the show. 
Episode #442
Stu Mackenzie, Our King Gizzard Friend
4/5/2022
The Boys help STU MACKENZIE from King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard prepare for his Coachella performance. 
Episode #441
Blake Anderson, Our Adult Cartoons Friend
3/29/2022
The Boys welcome back BLAKE ANDERSON to make a cartoon for adults. 
Episode #440
Try Month, Our Close Friends
3/22/2022
The Boys try to salvage Try Month with quantity over quality. 
Episode #439
James Austin Johnson, Our SNL Friend
3/15/2022
The Boys have on JAMES AUSTIN JOHNSON from Saturday Night Live to do some helpful impressions.
Episode #438
The Batman, Our Close Friend
3/8/2022
The Boys welcome back TOM SCHARPLING and JULIE KLAUSNER to try an episode completely in the dark. Make sure to buy tickets for the Double Threat 100th episode livestream at doublethreat100.eventbrite.com and Julie’s show in LA May 1st at hotelcafe.com!
Episode #437
Parquet Courts, Our Music Friends
3/1/2022
The Boys team up with AUSTIN BROWN and SEAN YEATON from the band Parquet Courts for an important musical task.  Make sure to see them on tour this month!
Episode #436
A Country Divided (with Ben Rodgers and Brett Morris)
2/22/2022
Sean welcomes back BANG RODGMAN and ENGINEER BRETT to pitch more Cowboy TV to Hayes. 
Episode #435
Ayo Edebiri, Our Close Friend
2/15/2022
The Boys confront AYO EDEBIRI about being weird. 
Episode #434
Jamie Loftus, Our Close Friend
2/8/2022
JAMIE LOFTUS returns to help The Boys find their voice. 
Episode #433
Whitmer Thomas and Clay Tatum, Our Slamdance Friends
2/1/2022
The Boys talk to WHITMER THOMAS and CLAY TATUM about attending The Slamdance Festival for their new film The Civil Dead.
Episode #432
Dave Thomas, Our Author Friend
1/25/2022
The Boys help DAVE THOMAS record the audiobook for his new book The Many Lives of Jimmy Leighton.
Episode #431
Little Esther, Our Drinks-isode Friend
1/18/2022
The Boys make some new drinks with LITTLE ESTHER POVITSKY. 
Episode #430
Andy Daly, Our Hard Drugs Friend
1/11/2022
The Boys welcome back ANDY DALY to discuss his new role in CBB World. 
Episode #429
Get Played, Our Video Game Friends
1/4/2022
The Boys welcome back NICK WIGER, HEATHER ANNE CAMPBELL, and MATT APODACA from the podcast Get Played to make a new video game. 
Episode #428
The George Lucas Talk Show, Our Close Friends
12/28/2021
The Boys help the hosts of The George Lucas Talk Show (CONNOR RATLIFF, GRIFFIN NEWMAN, PATRICK COTNOIR) make their show shorter.
Episode #427
The Flagrant Family Office Holiday Party (with Carl Tart and Ahsohn Williams)
12/21/2021
The Boys, CARL TART, and AHSOHN WILLIAMS plan The Flagrant Family office holiday party. 
Episode #426
Kulap Vilaysack, Our Gift Giving Friend
12/14/2021
Sean and KULAP VILAYSACK buy a few holiday gifts for their co-hosts.Make sure to check out her podcast Add to Cart!
Episode #425
The ActionBoyz, Our Close Friends
12/7/2021
Sean, Hayes, and The ActionBoyz (JON GABRUS, BEN RODGERS, AND RYAN STANGER) prepare for their big Patreon cruise performance. 
Episode #424
Titus Welliver, Our Bosch Friend (Live from VultureFest LA)
11/30/2021
The Boys talk to TITUS WELLIVER about the Bosch spinoff series Bosch: Legacy live from VultureFest LA.
Episode #423
Scott Aukerman and Sprague The Whisperer, Our CBB World Friends
11/23/2021
The Boys talk to SCOTT AUKERMAN and SPRAGUE THE WHISPERER (SHAUN DISTON) about trying to join CBB World. 
Episode #422
Tim Heidecker, Our Late Night Friend
11/16/2021
The Boys welcome back TIM HEIDECKER to submit their packet as a Late Night writers trio. Check out Office Hours and the new season of On Cinema!
Episode #421
Michelle Zauner (Japanese Breakfast) and Ben Rodgers, Our Close Friends
11/9/2021
Sean welcomes MICHELLE ZAUNER of Japanese Breakfast to evaluate BEN RODGERS guest co-hosting.Check out her book and band on tour!Also, see Hollywood Handbook live this Sunday, November 14th at Vulture Fest LA with special guest Titus Welliver! Tickets available here.
Episode #420
Clark Duke, Our Inside Job Friend
11/2/2021
The Boys catch up with CLARK DUKE and discuss his role in Inside Job. 
Episode #419
Rebranding with The Try Guys
10/26/2021
KEITH HABERSBERGER AND ZACH KORNFELD of The Try Guys try to help The Boys grow the podcast.
Episode #418
Ike Barinholtz, Our Chicago Party Aunt Friend
10/19/2021
The Boys welcome back IKE BARINHOLTZ to talk about doing all the parts for the new Netflix animated show Chicago Party Aunt.
Episode #417.5
Introducing: Scott Hasn’t Seen
10/15/2021
The Boys have a little fun releasing their episode of SCOTT AUKERMAN and SHAUN DISTON’S new podcast Scott Hasn’t Seen.Subscribe to hear more episodes of their show and much more at cbbworld.com!
Episode #417
Mitra Jouhari, Our Messy Friend
10/12/2021
MITRA JOUHARI returns to talk with The Boys about her messiest moments. 
Episode #416
Ego Nwodim, Our Audition Friend
10/5/2021
The Boys audition EGO NWODIM for a huge role. 
Episode #415
Pitching Reality Shows (with Rob Cesternino)
9/28/2021
The Boys pitch some reality shows to ROB CESTERNINO (Survivor, Rob Has a Podcast).
Episode #414
Steve Lemme and Kevin Heffernan, Our Tacoma FD Friends
9/21/2021
The Boys welcome Steve Lemme and Kevin Heffernan from Tacoma FD to honor first responders.
Episode #413
Adapting TV Formats (with Flula Borg)
9/14/2021
FLULA BORG returns to help The Boys adapt more German TV formats.
Episode #412
The Drinks Quiz (with The Sloppy Boys)
9/7/2021
Sean and Hayes do their famous weekly drinks quiz with The Sloppy Boys (Mike Hanford, Tim Kalpakis, and Jefferson Dutton). Check out their great podcast here!
Episode #411
Character Study (with Martha Kelly)
8/31/2021
The Boys welcome back MARTHA KELLY to do a character study of all her famous roles.
Episode #410
Making Cute Characters with Whitmer Thomas and Clay Tatum
8/24/2021
The Boys welcome back WHITMER THOMAS and CLAY TATUM to make some seriously cute characters.Make sure to check out their podcast American Arts & Culture Review.
Episode #409
Wine Ot? with Gil Ozeri
8/17/2021
The Boys talk to GIL OZERI about his new wine podcast.
Episode #408
Interesting Topics: Part II (with Ayo Edebiri)
8/10/2021
AYO EDEBIRI returns to discuss even more interesting topics with The Boys.
Episode #407
Julie Klausner, Our Flagrant Friend
8/3/2021
JULIE KLAUSNER returns to talk basketball and broadway with The Boys.
Episode #406
Dom and The Scuzzman, Our Olympic Rom-Com Friends
7/27/2021
DOMINIC DIERKES and THE SCUZZMAN return on location from their self-funded film project.  
Episode #405
The Nextdoor Neighborhood Listens (with Nicole Parker)
7/20/2021
The Boys welcome back NICOLE PARKER to do her podcast The Neighborhood Listen with posts from Chef Kevin’s neighbors.
Episode #404
Hayes Becomes a Podcast (with Jordan Morris)
7/13/2021
JORDAN MORRIS helps The Boys communicate with each other after Hayes becomes a podcast.Order Jordan’s new graphic novel here!
Episode #403
Tom Book: The Movie (with Tom Scharpling)
7/6/2021
The Boys talk to TOM SCHARPLING about adapting his new book It Never Ends into a big new movie.
Episode #402
The VR Family Guy Series Order (with Peter Banifaz)
6/29/2021
After getting a full series order, The Boys and PETER BANIFAZ rehearse episode two of Virtual Reality Family Guy.Make sure to check out Peter's Instagram videos here!
Episode #401
Langston Kerman, Our Podcast University Renovations Friend
6/22/2021
The Boys welcome back LANGSTON KERMAN to help with some major renovations to Podcast University.
Episode #400
Annie Murphy and Mary Hollis Inboden, Our 400th Episode Friends
6/15/2021
The Boys welcome ANNIE MURPHY and MARY HOLLIS INBODEN from Kevin Can F**k Himself to listen to voicemails from guests celebrating 400 episodes of the show.
Episode #399
Paul Rust and Matt Gourley, Our Close Friends
6/8/2021
The Boys have some fun talking to PAUL RUST and MATT GOURLEY about scary movies and their podcast With Gourley and Rust. 
Episode #398
Chris Gethard, Our Beautifully Being Anonymous Friend
6/1/2021
With The Boys missing the recording, CHRIS GETHARD does an episode of his own podcast. Also, check out Chris’s new stand-up special Half My Life. 
Episode #397
Natalie Morales, Our Famous Stories Friend
5/25/2021
Natalie Morales returns to tell some more famous stories and discuss her new movie Plan B. 
Episode #396
Sherry Cola, Our Close Friend
5/18/2021
The Boys welcome SHERRY COLA to the show to pitch her next big project.
Episode #395
Tom Scharpling, Our Maintenance Friend
5/11/2021
TOM SCHARPLING returns to do some maintenance on the show.
Episode #394
Jesse Farrar and Mike Hale, Our Your Kickstarter Sucks Friends
5/4/2021
The Boys catch up with JESSE FARRAR and meet his co-host MIKE HALE of the podcast Your Kickstarter Sucks.
Episode #393
Tawny Newsome and Her Dad, Our Cartoon Friends
4/27/2021
The Boys welcome back TAWNY NEWSOME to pitch more cartoons to her dad.Check out her new podcasts at suboptimalpods.com.Join the Bundle Plus Video tier and watch the full video recording of this episode here. 
Episode #392
Bridger Winegar, Our Close Friend
4/20/2021
BRIDGER WINEGAR from I Said No Gifts splits up some of his gifts with The Boys. 
Episode #391
Ronna Glickman and Bryan Safi, Our Advice Show Friends
4/13/2021
RONNA GLICKMAN and BRYAN SAFI from the podcast Ask Ronna help The Boys create characters for their new advice show.Subscribe to the Bundle Plus Video tier and watch the full episode here. 
Episode #390
Dave Holmes, Our On-Camera Friend
4/6/2021
DAVE HOLMES returns to teach The Boys how to have charisma on camera.
Episode #389
John Hodgman, Our Judge Friend
3/30/2021
The Boys and JOHN HODGMAN have fun doing an episode of Judge Hollywood Handbook.
Episode #388
The Podcaster’s Promise Sessions: Volume IV (with Lauren Lapkus and Mary Holland)
3/23/2021
The Boys welcome back LAUREN LAPKUS and MARY HOLLAND for the fourth installation of The Podcaster's Promise.
Episode #387
The Podcaster’s Promise Sessions: Volume III (with Rajat Suresh and Jeremy Levick)
3/16/2021
Please enjoy part 3 of The Podcaster’s Promise with JEREMY LEVICK and RAJAT SURESH.
Episode #386
The Podcaster’s Promise Sessions: Volume II (with Jon Gabrus and Joe Wengert)
3/9/2021
The Podcaster’s Promise continues with JON GABRUS and JOE WENGERT.
Episode #385
The Podcaster’s Promise Sessions: Volume I (with Paul F. Tompkins and Ayo Edebiri)
3/2/2021
PAUL F. TOMPKINS and AYO EDEBIRI return to the show for The Boys’ debut episode of The Podcaster’s Promise. Check out the new Flagrant Ones' shirt available here.
Episode #384
Ben Rodgers and Brett Morris, Our Masterclass Friends
2/23/2021
BANG RODGMAN and ENGINEER BRETT return to debut a sneak peak of the new season of Hollywood Masterclass.  Check out the Cowboy TV and Zen Den Online merch here!
Episode #383
Griffin Newman and David Sims, Our Blank Check Friends
2/16/2021
The Boys teach GRIFFIN NEWMAN and DAVID SIMS how to do a much more efficient version of their podcast Blank Check.Check out the new Hollywood Handbook merch available here.
Episode #382
Dylan Gelula and Broti Gupta, Our Close Friends
2/9/2021
DYLAN GELULA and BROTI GUPTA from the podcast Lecture Hall host an important seminar for The Boys.Check out the 2 new Hollywood Handbook shirts available here!
Episode #381
Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell, Our Patreon Partners
2/2/2021
NICK WIGER and MIKE MITCHELL return to collaborate with The Boys on their new business venture. 
Episode #380
LilMookieB, Our Gratitude Friend
1/26/2021
MOOKIE BLAIKLOCK aka LilMookieB returns to tell The Boys about his journey becoming positivity and also answers some questions. 
Episode #379
Carl Tart and Ahsohn Williams, Our Business Associates
1/19/2021
The Boys and CARL TART welcome AHSOHN WILLIAMS to the show to improve their Patreon.
Episode #378
Natalie Palamides, Our Clown Friend
1/12/2021
NATALIE PALAMIDES teaches The Boys how to become clowns. Watch her special "Nate - A One Man Show" on Netflix!
Episode #377
Jake Johnson, Our First Close Friend
1/5/2021
The first Hollywood Handbook guest JAKE JOHNSON returns to ask The Boys what went wrong and to do press for his pilot. Also, check out all the shows The Boys are adding to their Patreon (including The Pro Version) at Patreon.com/TheFlagrantOnes. 
Episode #376
Our Farewell to Earwolf Episode
12/29/2020
SHAUN DISTON helps The Boys say goodbye to Earwolf.
Episode #375
Julie Klausner, Our Former Close Friend
12/22/2020
QUEENIE returns to announce her New Year's resolution.
Episode #374
Jason Concepcion, Our Close Friend
12/15/2020
JASON CONCEPCION teaches The Boys about all these movie franchises.
Episode #373
Naomi Fry, Our Important Writer Friend
12/8/2020
NAOMI FRY writes a seriously major article about The Boys.
Episode #372
The Cowboy TV Christmas Special (with Bang Rodgman)
12/1/2020
Hayes helps Sean and BANG RODGMAN film The Cowboy TV Christmas Special.
Episode #371
Atsuko Okatsuka, Our Game Show Friend
11/24/2020
Sean and ATSUKO OKATSUKA compete in Hayes's special game show.
Episode #370
Aunty Donna, Our Close Friends
11/16/2020
BRODEN KELLY, ZACHARY RUANE, AND MARK BONANNO of the Australian sketch group Aunty Donna teach The Boys how one hypothetically gets their own Netflix show.
Episode #369
Will Hines, Our Election Friend
11/9/2020
The Boys welcome back WILL HINES to explain what the heck even happened.
Episode #368
Sona Movsesian, Our Freak Show Friday Friend
11/2/2020
SONA MOVSESIAN returns to fully chill on Freak Show Friday.
Episode #367
Tim Heidecker, Our TimXM Friend
10/26/2020
TIM HEIDECKER returns to make a special new channel with The Boys.
Episode #366
Alex Goldman, Our Reply All Friend
10/19/2020
The Boys welcome Alex Goldman to the show to buy Reply All's assets and do a viral episode.
Episode #365
Haley Joel Osment, Our New Business Partner
10/12/2020
HALEY JOEL OSMENT joins The Boys in creating an exciting new business venture.
Episode #364
Jamie Loftus, Our Smart Podcast Friend
10/5/2020
JAMIE LOFTUS returns to help The Boys make a podcast but smart.
Episode #363
Ayo Edebiri, Our Interesting Topics Friend
9/28/2020
The Boys welcome back AYO EDEBIRI to discuss some interesting topics.
Episode #362
Chris Fleming, Our YouTube Friend
9/21/2020
The Boys welcome CHRIS FLEMING to the show to share some YouTube advice.
Episode #361
Paul F. Tompkins, Our Birthday Party Friend
9/14/2020
The Boys host a surprise birthday party for PAUL F. TOMPKINS with some help from a few close friends.
Episode #360
Yassir Lester, Our Emmys Friend
9/7/2020
YASSIR LESTER returns to help The Boys produce the Emmys.
Episode #359
Jack Quaid, Our Butt-Kicking Friend
9/1/2020
The Boys welcome JACK QUAID to the show to learn how to kick some butt.
Episode #358
Langston Kerman, Our Podcast University Friend
8/24/2020
The Boys give LANGSTON KERMAN a crash course at the brand new Podcast University.
Episode #357.5
The Pro Version: Cowboy TV (with Bang Rodgman)
8/20/2020
BANG RODGMAN helps The Boys record Cowboy TV.
Episode #357
Beth Stelling, Our Close Friend
8/17/2020
BETH STELLING joins The Boys to help create The Comedy Bubble.
Episode #356
Timothy Simons, Our Character Study Friend
8/10/2020
The Boys welcome TIMOTHY SIMONS to do a character study of all his famous roles.
Episode #355
Lily Sullivan, Our Close Friend
8/3/2020
The Boys welcome LILY SULLIVAN to debut her new album.
Episode #354
Chris Gethard, Our Sirius Mixer Friend
7/27/2020
CHRIS GETHARD returns to help The Boys prepare for the Earwolf-Sirius XM mixer.
Episode #353
Little Esther and Dave King, Our Couples Goals Friends
7/20/2020
LITTLE ESTHER and DAVE KING return to share the true meaning of love.
Episode #352
Kenny "The Jet" Smith, Our Basketball Friend
7/14/2020
The Boys welcome KENNY "THE JET" SMITH to discuss JetAcademyCamp.com and help him land a role in the next big movie.
Episode #351
Carl Tart, Our VR Family Guy Friend
7/6/2020
CARL TART returns to help The Boys write their VR Family Guy episode.
Episode #350
Harvey Guillén, Our Movies Friend
6/29/2020
The Boys welcome HARVEY GUILLÉN to the show to help him make What We Do In The Shadows back into a movie.
Episode #349
Zach Reino and Jessica McKenna, Our Halftime Show Friends
6/22/2020
The Boys welcome back ZACH REINO and JESSICA MCKENNA to help with the Super Bowl halftime show.
Episode #348
The Scoop Troop, Our Fundraising Friends
6/15/2020
The Boys do a call in episode with listeners who donated to The Scoop Troop's GoFundMe for Black Lives Matter, Reclaim the Block, NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Color of Change, and The Okra Project.
Episode #347
Joe Wengert, Our Clean Comedy Friend
6/8/2020
JOE WENGERT returns to help The Boys make a PG version of the podcast.
Episode #346
Dom and The Scuzzman, Our Close Friends Return
6/3/2020
DOMINIC DIERKES and THE SCUZZMAN make their much awaited return to tell The Boys about their new movie.
Episode #345
Tawny Newsome and Her Friends, Our Close Friends Again
5/25/2020
The Boys ask TAWNY NEWSOME to call some of her famous friends again to hear the pitch of a lifetime.
Episode #344
Open Mike Eagle, Our Close Friend
5/18/2020
The Boys and OPEN MIKE EAGLE make a writers room for their freestyle rap.
Episode #343
Alan Yang, Our Close Friend
5/11/2020
The Boys welcome ALAN YANG to discuss how he really made Tigertail.
Episode #342
Maria Bamford, Our Nice Friend
5/4/2020
MARIA BAMFORD teaches The Boys how to be pleasant.
Episode #341
Shea Serrano, Our Quiz Friend
4/27/2020
The Boys welcome SHEA SERRANO to participate in The Ultimate Sports and Movies Quiz and Rap.
Episode #340
Jeremy Levick and Rajat Suresh, Our Close Friends
4/20/2020
The Boys welcome JEREMY LEVICK and RAJAT SURESH to the first episode of their new podcast Why Did This Get Made?
Episode #339
Jason Mantzoukas, Our Movie Podcast Friend
4/13/2020
JASON MANTZOUKAS returns to answer How Did This Gets Made?
Episode #338
Bess Kalb, Our Zoom Show Friend
4/6/2020
BESS KALB helps The Boys make Zoom versions of TV shows.
Episode #337
Tony Hawk, Our Skateboarder Friend
3/30/2020
The Boys help TONY HAWK make the next Tony Hawk's Pro Skater video game.
Episode #
HH #336.5: The Pro Version: Super Bowl Party Snacks
3/26/2020
The Boys are releasing one Pro Version episode from behind the paywall every Friday in Try Month. In this episode, The Boys help you make the perfect Super Bowl party snacks.
Episode #336
Will Forte, Our Close Friend
3/23/2020
WILL FORTE auditions for The Boys to be a guest on the show.
Episode #335.5
The Pro Version: Listener Questions (with Ayo Edebiri)
3/20/2020
The Boys are releasing one Pro Version episode from behind the paywall every Friday in Try Month. In this episode, Sean and Hayes have a little fun answering some listener questions with AYO EDEBIRI.
Episode #335
Julie Klausner and Ayo Edebiri, Our Close Friends
3/16/2020
JULIE KLAUSNER and AYO EDEBIRI join forces to help Sean with a very special audition.
Episode #334.5
The Pro Version: Teaser Freezer: 21 Bridges
3/12/2020
The Boys are releasing one Pro Version episode from behind the paywall every Friday in Try Month. In this episode, Sean and Hayes have a little fun talking about Mr. Kevin's big trip and do a Teaser Freezer for 21 Bridges.
Episode #334
Sinbad, Our In Studio Friend
3/12/2020
SINBAD returns to the studio with The Boys defeat the Coronavirus.
Episode #333
Jon Hamm, Our Close Friend
3/9/2020
The Boys help JON HAMM book his next big role.
Episode #332.5
The Pro Version: Hollywood Handbook: The Movie (with Ben Rodgers)
3/5/2020
The Boys are releasing one Pro Version episode from behind the paywall every Friday in Try Month. In this episode, Sean and Hayes help BEN RODGERS (the actor who portrays Bang Rodgman) write Hollywood Handbook: The Movie.
Episode #332
David Sedaris, Our Storytelling Friend
3/2/2020
DAVID SEDARIS teaches The Boys how to tell a good story and fixes the show.
Episode #331
Meg Stalter, Our Close Friend
2/24/2020
MEG STALTER teaches The Boys how to do comedy videos.
Episode #330
Whitmer Thomas, Our Close Friend
2/17/2020
WHITMER THOMAS returns to help The Boys make their HBO comedy special.
Episode #329
Rory Scovel, Our Close Friend
2/10/2020
RORY SCOVEL joins The Boys to give The Bachelor an important upgrade.
Episode #328
Jamie Loftus, Our Mensa Friend
2/3/2020
Jamie Loftus joins The Boys to give them the Mensa test.
Episode #327
Rob Huebel, Our Medical Police Friend
1/27/2020
The Boys welcome ROB HUEBEL back to audition for the new Medical Police class.
Episode #326
Atsuko Okatsuka, Our Close Friend
1/20/2020
ATSUKO OKATSUKA joins The Boys to play some new games for her game show. 
Episode #325
Paul F. Tompkins and Matt Gourley, Our Superego Friends
1/13/2020
The Boys welcome back PAUL F. TOMPKINS and MATT GOURLEY to do a Superego. 
Episode #324
Jon Gabrus, Our Power Hour Friend
1/6/2020
The Boys welcome back JON GABRUS to do a different kind of power hour.
Episode #323
Edgar Momplaisir and Jacquis Neal, Our Culture Kings Friends
12/30/2019
The Boys welcome Culture Kings hosts EDGAR MOMPLAISIR and JACQUIS NEAL to the Earwolf family. 
Episode #322
Shaun Diston, Our Christmas Album Friend
12/23/2019
SHAUN DISTON returns to help The Boys make a Christmas album.
Episode #321
Tatiana Maslany, Our Close Friend
12/16/2019
TATIANA MASLANY joins The Boys to perform some dramatic scenes.
Episode #320
Felicia Day, Our Close Friend
12/9/2019
FELICIA DAY joins The Boys to make nerds show. 
Episode #319
Our Spanish Aqui Presents Friends
12/2/2019
The Boys have a little fun welcoming the hosts of Spanish Aqui Presents (Raiza Licea, Carlos Santos, Oscar Montoya and Tony Rodríguez) to Earwolf.
Episode #318
Ify Nwadiwe and Matt Apodaca, Our Gamer Friends
11/25/2019
The Boys welcome IFY NWADIWE and MATT APODACA to teach them how to be the most famous gamers. 
Episode #317
Tim Baltz, Our Close Friend Again
11/18/2019
TIM BALTZ returns to talk about the Chicago jazz scene and more. 
Episode #316
Tom Scharpling and Martha Kelly, Our New Comic-Con Friends
11/11/2019
TOM SCHARPLING and MARTHA KELLY return to take the Triumph at Comic-Con episode on tour.
Episode #315
Janet Varney, Our Voyage Friend
11/4/2019
The Boys and JANET VARNEY do a special episode of Voyage of the Stars.
Episode #314
Matt Besser, Our Cannabedian Friend
10/29/2019
The Boys welcome MATT BESSER back to the show to promote his new special Pot Humor and hopefully confess his crimes.
Episode #313
Mitra Jouhari and Joel Kim Booster, Our Urgent Care Friends
10/21/2019
The Boys welcome back MITRA JOUHARI and JOEL KIM BOOSTER to audit their new podcast. 
Episode #312
Mikal Cronin, Our Music Friend
10/14/2019
The Boys welcome MIKAL CRONIN back to replace their expired songs.  
Episode #311
Laci Mosley, Our Scams Friends
10/7/2019
LACI MOSLEY (host of Scam Goddess) helps The Boys with their own scams. 
Episode #310
Dewayne Perkins, Our Close Friend
9/30/2019
The Boys help DEWAYNE PERKINS make sure he has the best jokes.
Episode #309
Andy Daly, Our Podcast Pilot Friend
9/23/2019
Live from the Dynasty Typewriter, The Boys help ANDY DALY make an entire new season of Andy Daly Podcast Pilot Project.
Episode #308
Julie Klausner, Our Freaky Flix Friend
9/15/2019
QUEENIE and The Boys make a horror anthology series. 
Episode #307
Ayo Edebiri, Our Expert Youth Friend
9/9/2019
AYO EDEBIRI comes on the show to give The Boys some youth culture tips.
Episode #306
Sona Movsesian, Our Conan Friend
9/2/2019
The Boys have SONA MOVSESIAN on the show to learn how to trick Conan. 
Episode #305
Margaret Cho, Our Tattoo Friend
8/26/2019
MARGARET CHO joins The Boys to discuss all their tattoo.
Episode #304
Tom Scharpling and Will Hines, Our Third Host Audition
8/19/2019
TOM SCHARPLING returns for another attempt to become the third host with guest WILL HINES. 
Episode #303
Jackie Johnson, Our Makeup Friend
8/12/2019
The Boys give JACKIE JOHNSON from the podcast Natch Beaut a makeover challenge. 
Episode #302
Jesse Farrar, Our Close Friend
8/5/2019
JESSE FARRAR asks The Boys for advice on how to get his big break.
Episode #301
The Magic Tavern Guys, Our Euphoria Friends
7/29/2019
With Game of Thrones over, The Boys help the Magic Tavern hosts rebrand their show.
Episode #300
Moshe Kasher, Our Comic-Con Friend
7/22/2019
MOSHE KASHER returns to the show to do a very special commentary episode with The Boys. 
Episode #299
Natalie Morales, Our Storytelling Friend
7/15/2019
NATALIE MORALES returns to the show after telling an exclusive Hollywood Handbook story on Late Night.
Episode #298
Julie Klausner, Our Co-Host Friend
7/8/2019
JULIE KLAUSNER fills in as co-host after The Boys get into a big fight.
Episode #297
Tom Scharpling, Our Returning Friend
7/1/2019
TOM SCHARPLING makes his grand return to the show.
Episode #296
Ron Funches, Our Introductory Friend
6/24/2019
The Boys help RON FUNCHES host an Intro to Hollywood Handbook episode.
Episode #295
Mina Kimes, Our Close Friend
6/17/2019
The Boys and MINA KIMES host an episode of the Big Little Lies After Show.
Episode #294
Stephen Malkmus, Our Pavement Friend
6/10/2019
The Boys and Engineer Brett pitch STEPHEN MALKMUS new songs for the show Flaked.
Episode #293
Alyssa Limperis, Our Moms Friend
6/3/2019
ALYSSA LIMPERIS comes to the studio to become The Boys' moms.
Episode #292
Kulap Vilaysack, Our Origin Story Friend
5/27/2019
KULAP VILAYSACK returns to help Sean and Hayes make their origin story documentaries.
Episode #291
Desi Lydic, Our Daily Show Friend
5/20/2019
DESI LYDIC helps The Boys make their new TV show.
Episode #290
James Adomian, Our Close Friend
5/13/2019
The Boys welcome JAMES ADOMIAN to say farewell to Jims.
Episode #289
Doug Benson, Our Movies Friend
5/6/2019
Doug Benson joins The Boys to play a famous movies game.
Episode #288
Tony Hale, Our Close Friend
4/29/2019
Tony Hale stops by the studio to record some punch up The Boys wrote for Toy Story 4.
Episode #287
Andy Daly, Our Cookbook Friend
4/22/2019
ANDY DALY joins The Boys to help finish the Earwolf cookbook.
Episode #286
Showrunners Panel, Our Major Discussion
4/15/2019
The Boys team up with fellow showrunners JARRAD PAUL and JULIUS “GOLDY” SHARPE for a panel about becoming each other’s agents.
Episode #285
Martha Kelly, Our Close Friend
4/8/2019
The Boys try to make MARTHA KELLY famous enough to be a Try Month guest.
Episode #284
Tim Heidecker, Our Close Friend
4/1/2019
Hayes talks to TIM HEIDECKER about getting replaced in a comedy duo. Also, Sean calls in from the hospital (he's okay). 
Episode #283
The Masked Guest
3/25/2019
DEMI ADEJUYIGBE joins The Boys for The Masked Guest.
Episode #282
Kaitlin Olson, Our Close Friend
3/18/2019
The Boys help KAITLIN OLSON figure out what she's doing next.
Episode #281
Thomas Middleditch, Our Big Movie Friend
3/11/2019
THOMAS MIDDLEDITCH returns to make a big movie with The Boys.
Episode #280
Weird Al, Our Close Friend
3/4/2019
The Boys give WEIRD AL a taste of his own medicine for making fun of songs.
Episode #279
Heather Anne Campbell, Our Gamer Friend
2/25/2019
HEATHER ANNE CAMPBELL helps The Boys make a video game.
Episode #278
Sasheer Zamata, Our Fyre Fest Friend
2/18/2019
The Boys and SASHEER ZAMATA premiere their own Fyre Fest documentary.
Episode #277
D'Arcy Carden, Our Close Friend Again
2/12/2019
D'ARCY CARDEN returns to the show to let The Boys fix The Good Place.
Episode #276
Mitra Jouhari, Our Rant Friend
2/4/2019
MITRA JOUHARI joins The Boys to do a Rant Wheel. 
Episode #275
Tom and The Doughboys, Our Close Friends
1/28/2019
TOM SCHARPLING and THE DOUGHBOYS come to the studio and get tricked by The Boys.
Episode #274
The Masked Engineer, Our Masked Friend
1/21/2019
SHAUN DISTON is loving it when The Boys have some fun with the masked engineer.
Episode #273
Matt Ingebretson and Jake Weisman, Our Globes Prediction Friends
1/14/2019
MATT INGEBRESTON and JAKE WEISMAN join the The Boys to record an episode from WAY before the Golden Globes and predict them.
Episode #272
Sean’s Leaked Saturday Night Live Audition
1/7/2019
Chef Kevin "accidentally" leaks Sean’s audition to join the cast of Saturday Night Live.
Episode #271
Bang Rodgman, Our Choose Your Own Adventure Friend
12/31/2018
The Boys and BANG RODGMAN have a little fun making a Choose Your Own Adventure episode.
Episode #270
Adam Pally, Our Bumper Recorder Part 2
12/24/2018
ADAM PALLY joins The Boys again to record some promotional bumpers for his show Champaign ILL. 
Episode #269
Sam Richardson, Our Close Friend
12/17/2018
The Boys help SAM RICHARDSON #SaveVeep.
Episode #268
Adam Conover, Our Close Friend
12/10/2018
Sean and Hayes talk to ADAM CONOVER about ruinsing everything.
Episode #267.5
HH 267.5: An Ad for Peecast with Scott and Wiger
12/6/2018
The Boys do an ad with Scott and Wiger about some sneaky Peecast news.
Episode #267
PFTi, Our Close Friends
12/3/2018
Paul F. Tompkins and Andrew Ti join The Boys to discuss if it's racist. 
Episode #266
Tom and Julie, Our Talkshow Friends
11/26/2018
Sean and Hayes have a little fun doing a talkshow with JULIE KLAUSNER and TOM SCHARPLING live at The Bell House.
Episode #265
Reggie Watts, Our Spooky Friend
11/19/2018
REGGIE WATTS joins The Boys to prepare for the Hollywood Handbook Haunted House.
Episode #264
Flula Borg, Our Format Friend
11/12/2018
FLULA BORG joins The Boys to make some new shows.
Episode #263
John Levenstein, Our Showbiz Friend
11/5/2018
JOHN LEVENSTEIN joins The Boys to recap the new TV pilots. 
Episode #262
Brett Gelman, Our Close Friend
10/29/2018
The Boys and BRETT GELMAN have a little fun making a podcast festival.
Episode #261
Jameela Jamil, Our Close Friend
10/22/2018
The Boys and JAMEELA JAMIL from The Good Place fix the TV rankings.
Episode #260
Jo Firestone, Our Gameshow Friend
10/15/2018
The Boys have a little fun making a gameshow with JO FIRESTONE live from The Bell House.
Episode #259
Cedric Yarbrough, Our Close Friend
10/8/2018
The Boys talk to CEDRIC YARBROUGH about his career and try to do a show with him.
Episode #258
Lennon Parham, Our Goals Friend
10/1/2018
Live from the Dynasty Typewriter Theatre, LENNON PARHAM joins The Boys to help out Chef Kevin.
Episode #257
Max Silvestri, Our Dessert Friend
9/24/2018
MAX SILVESTRI joins The Boys again to discuss desserts for when you’re being bad.
Episode #256
Tom Scharpling, Our New Host
9/17/2018
TOM SCHARPLING returns to make a big change to the show. 
Episode #255
Stefani Robinson, Our Close Friend
9/10/2018
The Boys help STEFANI ROBINSON fix her TV show.
Episode #254
HH 254: Erin Gibson, Our Close Friend Part 3
9/3/2018
Sean and Hayes are joined by ERIN GIBSON, author of the new book Feminasty, to play a new variation on a favorite game.
Episode #253.5
HH 253.5: Hollywood Masterclass: Grip it and Rip it!
8/29/2018
Melcome back! What your intention? Learning to write good. What’s your obstacle? You haven’t pressed play yet!
Episode #253
Little Esther, Our Brand Ambassador
8/27/2018
LITTLE ESTHER joins The Boys again to become the show’s brand ambassador.
Episode #252
Joe Mande, Our Southern Fried Friend
8/20/2018
Comedian Joe Mande joins The Boys again to talk about his new stand-up style.
Episode #251
Tim Baltz, Our Close Friend
8/13/2018
TIM BALTZ joins Hayes to have a Shrink session.
Episode #250
The Doughboys, Our Shrimp-off Friends
8/6/2018
The Doughboys finally both come to the studio to do another Shrimp-Off with The Boys without the chewing sounds.
Episode #249
Guy Branum, Our Close Friend
7/30/2018
Sean and Hayes do a show with GUY BRANUM, author of his book "My Life as a Goddess," to help Chef Kevin with something.
Episode #248
Triumph At Comic-Con
7/23/2018
Sean and Hayes do a commentary to celebrate their live show at Comic-Con with guest MOSHE KASHER.
Episode #247
Patton Oswalt, Our Close Friend
7/16/2018
The famous PATTON OSWALT finally joins the conversation to discuss an upcoming event with the boys.
Episode #246
Aparna Nancherla, Our Close Friend
7/9/2018
The boys are joined by APARNA NANCHERLA to do a huge crime.
Episode #245
Riki Lindhome, Our Close Friend
7/2/2018
Sean and Hayes are joined by RIKI LINDHOME from Garfunkel and Oates and Another Period for another big performance they're doing.
Episode #244
Joel Kim Booster, Our Close Friend
6/25/2018
Sean and Hayes talk to standup comedian JOEL KIM BOOSTER about a booking opportunity.
Episode #243
Jordan Morris, Our Sci-Fi Friend
6/18/2018
Sean and Hayes are joined by return guest JORDAN MORRIS who's doing the "Bubble" sci-fi podcast and now he's doing another one on this show.
Episode #242
Julie Klausner, Our Pilot Season Friend
6/11/2018
Sean and Hayes are joined by JULIE KLAUSNER once again for a big scoop.
Episode #241
Live from Onionfest
6/5/2018
The Boys have a little fun doing a live show in Chicago City.
Episode #240
Adam Lustick, Our Sad Friend
5/28/2018
Sean is joined by ADAM LUSTICK from Corporate for a call-in show during a tragedy.
Episode #239
Dave Holmes, Our Close Friend Again
5/22/2018
Once again the two boys Sean and Hayes are joined by DAVE HOLMES but this time to learn how to do a book like he did.
Episode #238
Joe Mande, Our Close Friend
5/14/2018
Comedian Joe Mande joins The Boys to explain the jokes from his stand-up special.
Episode #237
Kate Micucci, Our Close Friend
5/8/2018
Sean and Hayes are accompanied by KATE MICUCCI from Garfunkel and Oates to do a festival again.
Episode #236
The Magic Tavern Guys, Our Close Friends
5/1/2018
Sean and Hayes have an idea to get more listeners and it's with ARNIE NIEKAMP, MATT YOUNG, and ADAL RIFAI from Hello From the Magic Tavern, the show and Offices and Bosses. Season 2 out now on Stitcher Premium.
Episode #235
Natalie Morales, Our Live Friend
4/24/2018
Sean and Hayes do a show at the Dynasty Typewriter and they're doing a movie about NATALIE MORALES from acting.
Episode #234
Joe Wengert, Our Contest Maker Friend
4/16/2018
The boys Sean and Hayes need JOE WENGERT to help them do a contest to beat another show.
Episode #233
Nicole Parker, Our Close Popcorn
4/10/2018
Sean and Hayes are joined by NICOLE PARKER for Hollywood Handbook presented by Popcornopolis.
Episode #232
Arden Myrin, Our #MovieRank Friend
4/3/2018
Sean and Hayes invite ARDEN MYRIN to help them finally rank all the movies and do #MovieRank.
Episode #231
Ego Nwodim, Our Close Friend
3/27/2018
Sean and Hayes welcome EGO NWODIM from comedy into the studio to update a certain important list they all have.
Episode #230
Julie Klausner, Our Goodbye Cody Friend
3/20/2018
Sean and Hayes are joined by JULIE KLAUSNER to do a tribute with music.
Episode #229
Anders Holm, Our Close Friend Again
3/13/2018
Sean and Hayes welcome ANDERS HOLM from the new show Champions on NBC into the studio to talk about a certain kind of script that is interesting.
Episode #228
Peter Serafinowicz and Griffin Newman, Our Junket Friends
3/6/2018
Sean and Hayes have a new way to get good guests with PETER SERAFINOWICZ and GRIFFIN NEWMAN from The Tick.
Episode #227
Claudia O'Doherty, Our Close Friend
2/26/2018
Sean and Hayes are joined by CLAUDIA O'DOHERTY from "Love" to help them read their new surf movie written by their friend.
Episode #226
Tom Scharpling, Our Third Host
2/20/2018
The Boys are joined by TOM SCHARPLING in his big return to the studio and he meets someone new.
Episode #225
Ryan Gaul, Our Close Friend
2/13/2018
Ku-Ku and the Clem Dawg welcome RYAN GAUL from Berjerllion into the studio to do some of their famous segments.
Episode #224
Nick Wiger, Our Corny Friend
2/6/2018
The Boys try to be helpful to Nick but he doesn’t wanna listen.
Episode #223
Tawny Newsome and Her Friends, Our Close Friends
1/30/2018
TAWNY NEWSOME from Bajillion Dollar Properties returns to help the boys be a different kind of agent now.
Episode #222
Shaun Diston, Our Globes Prediction Friend
1/23/2018
Sean and Hayes have SHAUN DISTON into the studio to record an episode from before the Golden Globes where they predict them.
Episode #221
Jen Statsky, Our Close Friend
1/16/2018
Sean and Hayes welcome JEN STATSKY into the studio to walk them through a day at her famous job.
Episode #220
Mary Sasson, Our Close Friend
1/9/2018
Sean and Hayes have MARY SASSON come into the studio and it's about hair.
Episode #219
Matt Ingebretson and Jake Weisman, Our Close Friends
1/2/2018
Sean and Hayes are joined by MATT INGEBRETSON and JAKE WEISMAN from their new show Corporate on Comedy Central to tell stories.
Episode #218
The Big Holiday Party
12/26/2017
JAKE AND AMIR from the "If I Were You" podcast are in the studio along with many other guests to celebrate at the big Hollywood Handbook party for the holidays.
Episode #217
Listeners, Our Close Friends 4
12/19/2017
Sean and Hayes do another episode where the listeners call them and talk about their Best of 2017.
Episode #216
Meredith Hagner, Our Close Friend
12/12/2017
Sean and Hayes welcome MEREDITH HAGNER to Earwolf studios to share stories and get her help on a financial project they've been working on.
Episode #215
Kate Berlant and John Early, Our Close Friends
12/5/2017
Sean and Hayes say hello to KATE BERLANT and JOHN EARLY and talk to them about being duos and the business of Hollywood.
Episode #214
Jess McKenna and Zach Reino, Our Good Collaborators
11/28/2017
Sean and Hayes partner with JESS MCKENNA and ZACH REINO from Off Book to do one of their famous songs but actually do a good job.
Episode #213
Jimmy Pardo, Our Close Friend
11/21/2017
Sean and Hayes have JIMMY PARDO as a guest to play games like on his new show, Playing Games with Jimmy Pardo.
Episode #212
Lauren Lapkus, Our Close Friend Again
11/14/2017
LAUREN LAPKUS is with Sean and Hayes to promote her new show Raised by the TV.
Episode #211
Jon Bass, Our Close Friend
11/7/2017
Jon Bass returns to the show to talk to Sean and Hayes about a big mistake he did.
Episode #210
Erin Gibson, Our Close Friend Again
10/31/2017
Sean and Hayes are joined by ERIN GIBSON of Throwing Shade who is doing the show as a form of twisted revenge.
Episode #209
Bryan Safi, Our Close Friend
10/24/2017
Sean and Hayes are so mad about something in the news that they got BRYAN SAFI from Throwing Shade to come on the show and help them out about it.
Episode #208
Lou Wilson, Our Close Friend
10/17/2017
Sean and Hayes bring LOU WILSON onto the show to hear about working on Netflix's American Vandal and also for something else.
Episode #207
DC Pierson, Our Saturday Night Friend
10/10/2017
Sean and Hayes welcome DC PIERSON into the studio to share characters from their SNL audition tapes.
Episode #206
Jason Mantzoukas, Our School Friend
10/3/2017
Sean and Hayes are joined by Jason Mantzoukas to tell puberty stories and promote Big Mouth on Netflix.
Episode #205
Jessica Chaffin, Our Close Friend
9/26/2017
Sean and Hayes are joined by JESSICA CHAFFIN to shoot a pilot.
Episode #204
Rob Huebel, Our Close Friend
9/19/2017
Sean and Hayes are joined by ROB HUEBEL to review some of his most famous roles.
Episode #203
Lamar Woods, Our Close Friend
9/12/2017
Lamar Woods has an interesting conversation with Sean while Hayes is on his way.​
Episode #202
Maria Blasucci and Amanda Lund, Our Close Friends
9/5/2017
Sean and Hayes are joined by MARIA BLASUCCI and AMANDA LUND from Stitcher Premium to discuss something.
Episode #201
Live at UCB Sunset w/ Kumail Nanjiani
8/31/2017
Sean and Hayes welcome Kumail Nanjiani on to the program to have a good talk about sex and body positivity.
Episode #200
Episode 200, Our Unbelievable Achievement
8/29/2017
Sean and Hayes are joined by some very special friends of the show to celebrate their 200th and send it off once and for all.
Episode #199
Scott Aukerman, Our 199th Episode Guest
8/22/2017
Sean and Hayes welcome SCOTT AUKERMAN into the studio to help him with a huge problem he has.
Episode #198
Nick Wiger, Our Segment Advisor
8/15/2017
NICK WIGER from the Doughboys has come to visit the boys and help them come up with some new segments for their show.
Episode #197
Nicole Byer, Our Close Friend Again
8/8/2017
Welcome to NICOLE BYER from Loosely Exactly Nicole to talk about the game show Family Feud she did and to do other funny shows.
Episode #196
Dom, The Scuzzman, and the Commenter Hunt
8/1/2017
Sean catches up with his former writing partner DOMINIC DIERKES and Dom's new partner THE SCUZZMAN. Then Hayes calls in from out of town. 
Episode #195.5
Everybody's Gotta Eat! (w/ Hayes Davenport)
7/25/2017
Truth is, ya gotta pay the bills, and having a little “fuck you money” don’t hurt neither.For more Hollywood Masterclass, subscribe to Stitcher Premium (www.howl.fm/hollywood).
Episode #195
Spencer Crittenden, Our Close Friend
7/18/2017
Sean and Hayes are joined by SPENCER CRITTENDEN of Harmontown and they play a game.
Episode #194
The I Was There Me Too Show
7/11/2017
Sean and Hayes are joined by MATT GOURLEY to help him do his show I Was There Me Too from now on.
Episode #193
Holly Prazoff, Our Close Friend
7/4/2017
Sean and Hayes sit down with HOLLY PRAZOFF to learn about Canada and to help Kevin with something.
Episode #192
Julie Klausner, Our Tonys Friend
6/27/2017
Sean and Hayes are once again joined by JULIE KLAUSNER to help them prepare a show that will win the upcoming Tony Awards.
Episode #191
Eugene Cordero, Our Close Friend
6/20/2017
Sean and Hayes are joined by monster expert EUGENE CORDERO to help them plot out the Dark Universe franchise that they bought recently.
Episode #190
Bang Rodgeman, Our Spinoff Friend
6/13/2017
Sean and Hayes are joined by aspiring actor Bang Rodgeman for a sneak peek sample of Hollywood Masterclass, his spinoff show with just Sean and not Hayes.
Episode #189
Mookie Blaiklock, Our Evergreen Friend
6/6/2017
Sean and Hayes are joined by MOOKIE BLAIKLOCK to record a normal episode of the show in the present day.
Episode #188
Tawny Newsome, Our Close Friend
5/30/2017
Sean and Hayes bring in TAWNY NEWSOME from Bajillion Dollar Properties for a real estate venture.
Episode #187
Tom Scharpling, Our Vulture Fest Friend
5/23/2017
The Boys welcome back TOM SCHARPLING to help them with their podcast panel.
Episode #186
New Card Business, Our Close Friend
5/16/2017
Sean and Hayes execute a business plan.
Episode #185
Zeke Nicholson, Our Close Friend
5/9/2017
Sean and Hayes are joined by ZEKE NICHOLSON of Lopez for a discussion of how to get so much work done.
Episode #184
Drew Tarver, Our Close Friend
5/2/2017
Sean and Hayes are joined by DREW TARVER of Big Grande and Bajillion Dollar Properties to help them and Intern Andy do a new kind of show.
Episode #183
Employee Reviews, Our Useful Tool
4/25/2017
A shocking revelation forces Sean and Hayes to have discussions with the staff.
Episode #182
Doing Spont, Our Close Friend
4/18/2017
Sean and Hayes host the show you love with their guest, Paul F. Tompkins.
Episode #181
Carl Tart, Our Close Friend
4/11/2017
Sean and Hayes discuss helpful tricks. Then CARL TART joins them in studio to talk about some other famous jokers and to help teach the boys.
Episode #180
Mikal Cronin, Our Close Music
4/4/2017
Big business has intervened in Sean and Hayes being able to do the show the way they want to so they get MIKAL CRONIN to join them and fight corporations with music.
Episode #179
Alison Rich, Our Close Friend Again
3/28/2017
The boys Sean and Hayes are rejoined by Alison Rich to talk about possible jobs. 
Episode #178
Kulap Vilaysack, Our Close Friend Again
3/21/2017
Sean and Hayes introduce a strategy for online. Then KULAP VILAYSACK joins them in studio to help debut a new chart.
Episode #177
Wild Horses, Our Close Friends
3/14/2017
Hayes and Sean are joined by MARY HOLLAND, LAUREN LAPKUS, and ERIN WHITEHEAD to talk about doing comedy as a group.
Episode #176
Ike Barinholtz, Our Close Friend
3/7/2017
Sean and Hayes discuss the big snafu. Then IKE BARINHOLTZ comes in to talk about the major spoof movies he’s done and to read one written by the hosts.
Episode #175
Dan Lippert, Our Oscars Friend
2/28/2017
With the Oscars coming up, DAN LIPPERT from Big Grande's The Teachers' Lounge helps Sean and Hayes make their predictions for the big show. 
Episode #174
Stephanie and Elizabeth, Our Spiritual Advisors
2/21/2017
Hayes and Sean give a brief tutorial on trees art, then STEPHANIE SIMBARI and ELIZABETH KOTT from the That's So Retrograde podcast do the show to teach about crystals and the stars.
Episode #173
Mike Mitchell, Our Close Friend
2/14/2017
Sean and Hayes provide a tutorial on a difficult subject they've studied. Then MIKE MITCHELL of the famous Doughboys joins the discussion to reveal whether he eats the food.
Episode #172
Julie Klausner, Our Close Friend Once Again
2/7/2017
The boys do another insane challenge they learned about on the computer, then JULIE KLAUSNER joins the show to help them with a new project. 
Episode #171
Chris Bannon, Our Close Boss
1/31/2017
Hayes and Sean return from a visit to Washington to begin a negotiation with Earwolf boss CHRIS BANNON.
Episode #170
The Wendigabrus, Our Close Friend
1/24/2017
Sean and JON GABRUS help Hayes resolve an issue that has arisen from last week's episode. 
Episode #169
Higher And Mightier With Joe Wengert
1/17/2017
Sean gets dropped off at Brett's house to record a secret episode.
Episode #168
Will Greenberg, Our Close Friend
1/10/2017
The boys Hayes and Sean open the Teaser Freezer and discover the teaser for "The Comedian" in there. Then WILL GREENBERG of TBS's "Wrecked" arrives to pick his desert island discs because Wrecked is on a desert island.
Episode #167
Ben Rodgers, Our Boo 2016 Friend
1/3/2017
Ben Rodgers helps the gentlemen you love say goodbye to the evil 2016 with a memorial of someone they lost.
Episode #166
Normal People, Our Close Friends LIVE
12/27/2016
Hayes and Sean do the Now Hear This Festival in Anaheim and they're sick of celebrity culture so they talk to everyday people from the crowd for once about being nerds.
Episode #165
Max Silvestri, Our Close Friend
12/20/2016
The HH boys allow comedian MAX SILVESTRI into the studio to talk about doing TV recaps and do some for us.
Episode #164
Tom Scharpling, Our Christmas Show Architect
12/13/2016
Hayes travels to New York to hear Tom's pitch for the big annual Christmas show in person.
Episode #163
Yassir Lester, Our Close Friend
12/6/2016
Sean and Hayes are joined by standup/model YASSIR LESTER for a conversation about the arts of standup comedy and modeling.
Episode #162
D'Arcy Carden, Our Close Friend
11/29/2016
The boys are joined by D'ARCY CARDEN from The Good Place to talk about who gets to go there and other big questions. 
Episode #161
Ryan Stanger, Our Close Friend
11/22/2016
Hayes and Sean welcome their trainer RYAN STANGER of the Dumbbells podcast to teach them about being strong. 
Episode #160
Beth Newell and Sarah Pappalardo, Our Close Friends
11/15/2016
Hayes and Sean have a discussion with BETH NEWELL and SARAH PAPPALARDO from Reductress about their new book "How to Win at Feminism" in a show that is not changed at all by the results of the election. 
Episode #159
Jessica McKenna, Our Vote Video Person
11/8/2016
The boys are joined by Jessica McKenna to help them make a good funny video encouraging people to vote at the election.
Episode #158
Cody and Kevin, Our Facebook Friends
11/1/2016
Hayes and Sean share a disturbing story from Cody online and help Cody and Kevin make a good Facebook.
Episode #157
Adam Pally, Our Bumper Recorder
10/25/2016
Adam Pally joins the boys to record some promotional bumpers for the show.
Episode #156
Jensen Karp, Our Close Friend
10/18/2016
Sean and Hayes invite JENSEN KARP, host of Get Up On This, to come on the show and all do their own Get Up On This after Sean and Hayes did it so well two weeks ago.
Episode #155
Keith and Jesse, Our Food Explorers
10/11/2016
Sean and Hayes have a secret surprise for Engineer Sam. Then new clients KEITH KINGBAY and JESSE NEIL come to an exotic restaurant with the boys to sample interesting foods.
Episode #154
HH 154: Brandon Wardell, Our Close Friend
10/4/2016
Hayes is in the studio with famous young comedian BRANDON WARDELL to talk about computers and doing Tough Mudder while Sean calls in from abroad.
Episode #153
Jen D'Angelo, Our Close Friend
9/27/2016
Sean and Hayes make a major politics announcement. Then JEN D'ANGELO of MTV's Loosely Exactly Nicole makes the scene for a nice return to the traditional episodes that the boys used to do before.
Episode #152
Mike And Dave, Our Wedding Dates Not Needers
9/20/2016
Sean and Hayes invite MIKE HANFORD and DAVE FERGUSON from the Birthday Boys on the show but they have been busy so they're not sure what they're going to do yet. Listen to Mike's show "Questions for Lennon" on Howl.
Episode #151
Beck Bennett, Our Once Friend
9/13/2016
Sean and Hayes get Weekend Live's BECK BENNETT to come to the studio and discuss the controversy that drove them apart many years ago.
Episode #150
Brett Marcus, Our Friend from Germany
9/6/2016
Hayes is late to the studio so Sean and Brett have some time to catch up. ALYSSA MILANO is the guest.
Episode #149
Just Sean and Hayes
8/30/2016
The boys are back with a guestless episode where they play a game of "Stank or Dank", followed by a round of a special board game.
Episode #148
Andree Vermuelen, Our Close Friend
8/23/2016
Hayes and Sean are joined by Angie Tribeca's Andrée Vermeulen for a freewheeling discussion of her showbiz journey that's barely interrupted by stuff going on in Hayes and Sean's personal lives.
Episode #147
Julie Klausner, Back Again
8/16/2016
Julie Klausner joins the boys again to reminisce on her past episodes and get a little political. Then, Sean does some of his classic impressions and the gang picks their Mt. Crushmore.
Episode #146
Gabe Delahaye, Our Close Friend
8/9/2016
Hayes and Sean discuss which guys they like to root for in the Olympics. Then GABE DELAHAYE arrives to plug the website Videogum and help Sean and Hayes understand some of Internet technology.
Episode #145
Whitmer Thomas and Clay Tatum, Our Friends From School
8/2/2016
Hayes and Sean welcome Whit and Clay into the studio to discuss one of their favorite new games before a drama arises.
Episode #144
Howard Kremer, Our Close Friend
7/26/2016
Hayes and Sean have to reprimand a crazed fan. Then HOWARD KREMER joins the guys to organically discuss a service they all love.
Episode #143
Showrunners Panel, Our Major Event
7/19/2016
Hayes and Sean team up with fellow showrunners PATRICK WALSH and KEVIN ETTEN to convene a panel on the job of running a writers room where they hold a draft to create the strongest possible room using anyone from history.
Episode #142
The Great Debates, Our Close Friends
7/12/2016
Hayes and Sean invite the three Great Debates, Dave King, Steve Hely and Dan Medina, into the studio to engage in some of their famous debates from their podcast and tell Hollywood stories.
Episode #141
Karen Kilgariff, Our Close Friend
7/5/2016
Sean and Hayes demand that Intern Andy tell them how he lost all the donor shout-outs and then got lost himself. Then KAREN KILGARIFF joins the show to discuss her podcast "My Favorite Murder" and help administer a psychopath test for the boys and Engineer Cody.
Episode #140
Sharon Horgan, Our Close Friend
6/28/2016
Hayes and Tom invite SHARON HORGAN to stop by the Handbook East studio to do community service by workshopping some jokes from past episodes while Sean calls in.
Episode #139
Matt Besser, Our Crossovered Friend
6/21/2016
Hayes and Sean sit down with UCB founder and improv4humans host MATT BESSER for a forced crossover episode and compare emails with notes they've received from Earwolf brass.
Episode #138
Chris Gethard, Sean's Close Friend
6/14/2016
Sean sits down with Chris Gethard to do an episode with him as good as the one Hayes did or even more.
Episode #137
SECRET PHONE CALL RELEASED BY BRETT
6/7/2016
This is a secret phone call Hayes and Sean did at my house, Brett. This is Brett writing this. It happened at my house and then, I recorded it.
Episode #136
Alex Blumberg, Our Live Helper at Being the Best Podcast at the Live Show
5/31/2016
The boys do a live show at VultureFest in New York City's historic Casper Podcast Lounge, and execute their plan to become the number-one podcast on iTunes with the help of podcast guru ALEX BLUMBERG.
Episode #135
Jon Daly, Our Close Friend
5/24/2016
Hayes and Sean give tips on a fun hobby of theirs which is gardening. Then JON DALY joins the discussion to write a children's book with the boys.
Episode #134
Far East Movement, Our Favorite Band
5/17/2016
Hayes and Sean are brought to the studio against their will for an unscheduled record.This episode is sponsored by Nudist Colony Clothing.
Episode #133
Alison Rich, Our Close Friend
5/10/2016
Sean and Hayes give each other their annual physical exam. Then ALISON RICH comes in to explain Party Over Here and discuss favorite influences and some interesting science and history.
Episode #132
Annaliese, Our Song Singer
5/3/2016
Sean and Hayes do another segment about "Ehh! Wrong" about their Comedy Bang Bang appearance and movie criticism. Then musician and theme song performer ANNALIESE joins the guys to help them create a fresh theme with the help of Producer Engineer Brett.
Episode #131
Jake and Amir, Our Close Friends
4/26/2016
Sean and Hayes have to make one of the most difficult decisions in the history of the show: decide on what to order for lunch. Then, JAKE HURWITZ and AMIR BLUMENFELD arrive for an unedited episode to speak on their growing podcast network HeadGum and what we can expect to see from them in the future.
Episode #130
Mike Lawrence, Our Close Friend
4/19/2016
Sean and Hayes reveal themselves to be sneakerheads and discuss the newest sneakers they've bought. Then MIKE LAWRENCE joins in for a quick trip to the Popcorn Gallery.
Episode #129
Engineer Cody's Engineer Training Boot Camp and School LIVE
4/12/2016
Sean and Hayes appear in front of a live audience to offer tips on personal health and how to eat, then welcome Engineer Cody and special guest TOM SCHARPLING for an inside look at Engineer Cody's Engineer Training Boot Camp and School.
Episode #128
Adam Sachs, Our Cool Bossfriend
4/5/2016
Sean and Hayes take a Twitter request to discuss the teaser for Hardcore Henry and arrive at some big questions. Then they invite Earwolf/Midroll CEO ADAM SACHS to join them just to hang out as friends and not because they're worried about being cancelled.
Episode #127
UNTITLED CLEMENTS-DAVENPORT PROJECT, Pt. 1
3/29/2016
Sean and Hayes are taking their listeners inside the process of crafting a network pilot by recording every step of the process. This week: Brainstorming and Outlining.
Episode #126
Julie Klausner Again, Our Close Friend
3/22/2016
Hayes and Sean speculate as to some other interesting superheroes who could be fighting each other in a movie. Then JULIE KLAUSNER joins the team to redo her celebrated musical episode of the show except not with Dave Matthews this time.
Episode #125
LIVE FROM SXSW: The Future of Comedy
3/15/2016
The boys appear LIVE at an SXSW panel hosted by a major star and take questions about podcasting and technology, then fly home to do a guest segment with college basketball expert BRANDON GARDNER.
Episode #124
Big Apple Bible, Episode 1
3/8/2016
Hayes and Sean are called into a high-stakes business meeting.
Episode #123
Kulap Vilaysack, Our Close Friend
3/1/2016
Sean and Hayes open up the Teaser Freezer to discuss the hot new teaser for "Criminal." Then KULAP VILAYSACK from "Who Charted" appears to help the guys do a chart of their own.
Episode #122
Deadpool, Our Close Fiend
2/23/2016
Sean and Hayes start with their political roundup, then welcome guest KARAN SONI to discuss all things Deadpool, including funny things Deadpool did to him on set, Deadpool’s lunch, and possible new humor techniques for Deadpool.
Episode #121
Maria Thayer, Our Close Friend
2/16/2016
Hayes and Sean immediately start having a conversation with MARIA THAYER where they offer romantic advice to the listeners and get some of their own as well.
Episode #120
Brandon Gardner, Our Close Friend
2/9/2016
Hayes and Sean are talkin' sports this week as they dish out some hot takes about their feelings on "a very large event". Then, they chat with Brandon Gardner about his career in advertising and he lets them peak behind the curtain a little bit.
Episode #119
Friends, Our Close Friends
2/2/2016
Hayes is still in New York. Sean does the show alone with Brett.
Episode #118
Chris Gethard, Our Close Friend
1/26/2016
CHRIS GETHARD joins Hayes in New York for a surprise retrospective on Big Lake, the Comedy Central show Chris starred in and Hayes wrote for, to dispel the rumors and reveal the true story once and for all.
Episode #117
Devin Field, Our Pet Project
1/19/2016
Sean helps straight up loser DEVIN FIELD get on the right path to become successful by throwing him into Teaser Freezer and see if he can handle the cold. Then Sean uses his character chameleon ability to become Maria Menounos and interview Devin about his real life.
Episode #116
Cartoons, Our Close Friends
1/12/2016
Sean is joined by ghostsmasher NEIL CASEY, acclaimed voice actor BEN RODGERS, and good drawer DOMINIC DIERKES to workshop scenes from a new animated movie and address topics such as capital punishment and processed food.
Episode #115
Improving Brett's House with DC Pierson
1/5/2016
Sean and the Earwolf studio are unavailable so Hayes and DC Pierson are forced to record from Engineer Brett's home and take drastic measures to make it not as bad.
Episode #114
The Secret Story of the Missing Episode with Tom Scharpling
12/22/2015
Hayes is joined by Tom Scharpling in Tom's railyard studio to acknowledge the many awards their shows have gotten lately and to tell the entire true story of the technical difficulties that got last week's episode canceled.
Episode #113
Listeners, Our Close Friends 3
12/8/2015
Sean and Hayes introduce a new call-in segment called the Phonecorn Gallery where they take calls about the news, with topics like the Chris Evert Celebrity Tennis Tournament, Gwen Stefani, the queen, people building walls, the movie Spectre, and new bugs.
Episode #112
Agata, Gabe, July, Our Close Employees
12/1/2015
Hayes and Sean start off with a timely chat about Thanksgiving, including some common misconceptions about the holiday. Then, Agata Monica, Gabe Danon, and July Diaz from Trends with Benefits are on the show to pitch shows for the launch of the new network WolfCool Jr., shows for babies.
Episode #111
Mike O'Brien, Our Close Friend
11/24/2015
Hayes and Sean bust into the Teaser Freezer for a hilarious look at the "By the Sea" trailer. Then MIKE O'BRIEN turns up to dish on SNL gossip and play some clips of the best sketches that didn't make his new comedy album.
Episode #110
Handbook East with Tom Scharpling
11/17/2015
Hayes and Tom Scharpling are checking in this week from The Big Apple itself -- New York City! They talk about potential New Yorkers to recruit to the east coast branch of the network, discuss the mega-hit Hamilton, and bond over their favorite NY memories on the phone with Sean.
Episode #109
The ScuzzMan Returns
11/10/2015
Sean, Dom Dierkes, and the ScuzzMan are reunited in the studio to catch up on their lives and discuss their script "Volleyball: A Real Underdog Story". Also, the Popcorn Gallery return to ask the ScuzzMan some hard-hitting questions.
Episode #108
The We Don't Need Hayes Show with Jeff Dunham
11/3/2015
With Hayes gone, Sean explains how he no longer has boundaries and can finally tell all his opinions uninterrupted. Then, guest Jeff Dunham can't make it to the show due to sabotage, so Sean makes do with just his puppets. Finally, The Question Zone makes an appearance and Sean goes through Hayes' secret Earwolf drawer.
Episode #107
Paul F. Tompkins and Joe Wengert Present Brandon Content, A WolfCool Exclusive Character
10/27/2015
On a very spoOoOky Halloween episode of Hollywood Handbook, Sean and Hayes tear away the cobwebs off the Teaser Freezer as they breakdown the new film "Burnt." Then JOE WENGERT, Head of Branded Content at WolfCool Industries returns to introduce a brand new PAUL F. TOMPKINS character by the name of BRANDON CONTENT.
Episode #106
Stephanie Allynne, Our Close Friend
10/20/2015
Sean and Hayes have taken a stand and decided to do the Hollywood Reporter Most Powerful Showrunner Questionnaire on the show instead of in the magazine. Then STEPHANIE ALLYNNE appears to dish on her wedding plans and answer questions for the Popcorn Gallery about strange food.​
Episode #105
John Gemberling, Our LIVE Friend
10/13/2015
Hayes and Sean are coming at you live from LA Podfest to chat with the very funny JOHN GEMBERLING about their plans for the upcoming WolfCool Fest, including some new show ideas and bestiality. Then, the live Popcorn Gallery asks about branding and making movies on computers.
Episode #104
Nip/Tuck Commentary Episode 408
10/6/2015
There's no guest today as Sean and Hayes address some issues that have come up including plagiarism and cemetery screenings. Then, they delve simultaneously into watching and reviewing an episode of Nip/Tuck from Season 4.
Episode #103
Allan McLeod, Our Close Friend
9/29/2015
Hayes and Sean start off with a discussion about the totally badass new show Bastard Executioner. Then, Allan McLeod joins the guys to talk about his successful showbiz career, including the FXX show "You're the Worst" and "Master Robot" and his audition for SNL. Then, the Popcorn Gallery asks about cars and bullying.
Episode #102
Joe Wengert Again, Our Close Friend
9/22/2015
Hayes and Sean have finally produced a quiz to determine whether fans are a Hayes or a Sean, and Engineer Brett is the first quiz-taker. Then JOE WENGERT returns to the show to promote his old appearance on the show and introduce himself as the new Head of Branded Content at WolfCool Industries.
Episode #101
The Grease Knows Eggs Show with Jesse Thorn
9/15/2015
Tom "Eggs" Scharpling and Engineer "Greasenose" Cody debut the pilot of their new podcast to potential buyer Jesse Thorn.
Episode #100
Aasif Mandvi, Our Big Get / Scott Ankerman, Our Business Rival
9/8/2015
Hayes and Sean have to basically skip the whole intro because their contract has lapsed. Instead of celebrating their 100th episode, they negotiate a new contract with Scott Aukerman and AASIF MANDVI, who couldn't do the show any other time.
Episode #99
Paul Rust Again, Our Close Friend
9/1/2015
Hayes and Sean had a tragic mishap with their phones so they're using this week's episode to reach out with some critical messages. Then, Paul Rust, the head editor of lifestyle magazine "Grauman's" is on the show again to go deeper into the contents of the issue, including Fashion Passion and dad bods,  talk about his new Netflix show Love, and give Engineer Sam some advice about buying his new motorcycle.
Episode #98
John Cochran Again, Our Close Friend
8/25/2015
The boys spill some secrets from your favorite Hollywood celebs.  Then, JOHN COCHRAN is back on the show to set the record straight about exactly what's going with his mom, his time on Survivor, what he did with that sweet prize money, his canceled sitcom, and the development of his new pilot.
Episode #97
Julie Klausner, Our Close Friend
8/18/2015
It's scorching hot outside so Sean and Hayes are blessing their fans with a trip back to the Teaser Freezer with a breakdown of the new film "We Are Your Friends". Then, JULIE KLAUSNER from Hulu's Difficult People stops by to talk to the guys about saying goodbye to Jon Stewart, their "to-do list", and help them out with ideas for a musical.
Episode #96
Tom Scharpling Again, Our Close Friend
8/11/2015
Hayes and Sean applaud the Suicide Squad movie for a brave choice. Then TOM SCHARPLING returns to correct the mistakes of his infamous first appearance on the show, speak on Monk, do the Popcorn Gallery, and debut a potential new podcast with a hot new co-host.
Episode #95
Mike Still, Our Close Friend
8/4/2015
Sean and Hayes weigh in on the Cecil the lion controversy. Then, MIKE STILL, featured in Fast Company Magazine, stops by the studio to talk to the guys about sex positivity with his son, becoming the next Lorne Michaels, and the first time they all saw Princess Leia.
Episode #94
Hayley Huntley, Hayes' Daughter
7/28/2015
Sean and Hayes start today's show by laying out their favorite places to escape to for summer vacation and scroll through Engineer Cody's Twitter feed. Then, Hayes' daughter HAYLEY HUNTLEY comes on the show to read some scripts, including Smirnoff Isis, H.R. K-cups, and more!
Episode #93
Patrick Walsh, Our Close Friend
7/21/2015
Hayes and Sean are back today with a segment called "Trend Nottingham", where they track things that aren't trending. Then, PATRICK WALSH stops by to talk to the guys to talk about his past relationship with Sean and play a couple rounds of "That's Wheely Interesting". Plus, another installment of Hayes catching Engineer Cody slacking off!
Episode #92
Fans, Our Close Fans
7/14/2015
Hayes and Sean are forced to skip their great intro bit because they spent too long serving their fans at a Hudson News book signing for their new similar memoirs, "My Podcast Life." Fans Tim, Anastasia, Adam, Valerie, and Joe appear on the show to have Hayes and Sean sign their books and discuss their favorite parts.
Episode #91
Tom Scharpling, Our Close Friend
7/7/2015
Sean and Hayes are back with another episode of the best show, Hollywood Handbook where they talk about politics and Hollywood. Then, good friend TOM SCHARPLING from The Best Show comes by to get some advice from the guys, who kindly offer Tom tips on the best ways to restructure his show to achieve success.
Episode #90
Brian Huskey, Our LIVE Friend
6/30/2015
Hayes and Sean are back for another live episode where they kick off the show with "The Brand That Rocks the Cable", a segment where they help out audience members with their brand. Then, fan favorite Brian Huskey teams back up with the boys for "Teen Pope 2", a sequel to the biggest movie of all time. Finally, a live popcorn gallery asks questions from die-hard fans.
Episode #89
Erin Whitehead, Our Close Friend
6/23/2015
The boys talk about their favorite toys, fancy cars, and the dangers of not being careful with car shopping. Then ERIN WHITEHEAD arrives to talk about the film documentary she made in collaboration with WolfCool productions, answer two questions from the Popcorn Gallery, and tell a secret story about her last appearance on the show.
Episode #88
Neil Campbell, Our Close Employee
6/16/2015
The boys have a visitor fan from England and talk about smart British comedy with him. Then NEIL CAMPBELL joins the discussion to play clips from his new Tedd Talks podcast on WolfCool and share stories about his stepdad.
Episode #87
Whitmer Thomas and Clay Tatum, Our Close Friends
6/9/2015
Hayes and Sean discuss something they've gotten sick of in the news recently, then read a letter they got from some podcast lawyers, followed by a text-based installment of "Eh, Wrong!" Then underground comedians WHITMER THOMAS and CLAY TATUM arrive to discuss their discoveries by Hayes and Sean and make a skate video.
Episode #86
Ross Mathews, Our Close Friend
6/2/2015
Sean and Hayes encounter a new Earwolf engineer and talk about the hot new movies Aloha and San Andreas. Then, ROSS MATHEWS comes by the studio to talk about bagel class with Sean, give Intern Andy advice about interning, and answer Popcorn Gallery questions about working for Jay Lego and an ancient fable.
Episode #85
David Letterman, Our Close Friend
5/26/2015
The guys have several apologies to make concerning their recent Comedy Bang Bang appearance and Best Of episode. Then it's the premiere of the first episode of the new Rotten Tomatoes Podcast presented by Wolf Cool, followed by an appearance from rogue comedian WILL HINES to discuss the sad event of the past week and the influence of Dave.
Episode #84
Moments of Greatness, Our Constant Companions
5/19/2015
After their triumph over Comedy Bang Bang, the guys present a series of the best clips from the show in hopes of being poached by a new podcast network. Hayes and a very hungry Sean introduce each clip from New York with help from Engineer Rashid.
Episode #83
Nick Kroll, Our Close Friend
5/12/2015
After the guys voluntarily decide not to do an intro segment due to circumstances under their control, NICK KROLL shows up to discuss what a big fan he is of the show, talk about why his movie Adult Beginners is a nice movie, and play some clips from his favorite pilots of this season.
Episode #82
Neil Casey, Our Close Friend
5/5/2015
Sean and Hayes have to catch up on a backlog of ads this week, so they subtly add them in throughout this week's chat with the very funny TV writer Neil Casey of Outer Space. Neil opens up to the boys about Paul Feig, The Joker, SNL memories, working at Amy Schumer, his upcoming work, and his best celebrity encounter.
Episode #81
Alex Anfanger and Jon Bass, Our Close Friends
4/28/2015
Sean finally sets the record straight on offensive changes that were made to his original script of Adam Sandler's Native American movie "The Ridiculous Six." Then ALEX ANFANGER and JON BASS of The Comedy Center's "Big Time in Hollywood, FL" join the show to exchange notes with Sean and Hayes, come up with great new twists on Jon's character's name, and reveal the secret of Alex's vertical hair in the Popcorn Gallery.
Episode #80
Jon Gabrus Again, Our Close Friend
4/21/2015
Hayes and Sean make an important phone call to tackle a wrong review. Then, JON GABRUS is back to talk to the boys about hot topical news, his fan interactions, and Guy Code. Finally, the Popcorn Gallery is back to ask about the presidential election and the California drought.
Episode #79
Mary Holland, Our Close Friend
4/14/2015
Hayes and Sean give another update about their pilot and address a couple of super fans. Then, funny lady MARY HOLLAND comes by to talk about hot sauce and getting arrested, and then play a game of "Queue and A". Finally, Hayes and "Sean" bring out the Popcorn Gallery to ask Mary about being sweaty, movies, and tattoos.
Episode #78
Listeners Again, Our Close Friends
4/7/2015
Hayes and Sean are back with another totally planned, not spontaneous call-in episode. Listeners call in to talk about Lance Bass going to the moon, Air Bud, boats, Guardians of the Galaxy, San Francisco, and brotherly love and then the boys close out the show with a chat with a new mystery female fan.
Episode #77
The ScuzzMan, Dom's Close Friend
3/31/2015
With Hayes gone, Sean brings in his assistant Dom to fill the void and showers him with apologies in exchange for the exciting golden-haired guest he booked. Then, Dom's friend The ScuzzMan joins them to discuss Volleyball: A Real Underdog Story. Finally, the Popcorn Gallery is back to ask some Goldie Hawn-themed questions.
Episode #76
Hal Rudnick, Our Close Friend
3/23/2015
Sean and Hayes talk more about the ups and downs of filming their pilot and Engineer Codyboy gets caught red-handed. Then, screen junkie HAL RUDNICK drops by the studio to talk movies, spoiler alerts, and Good Will Hunting. Hayes reveals a personal issue he's having with the honeypot and the boys play a quick round of of fuck/marry/kill. Finally, the Popcorn Gallery is back to ask Hal some questions.
Episode #75
Shelby Fero Again, Our Close Friend
3/17/2015
Sean and Hayes open the show with a breakdown of how a table read works and update us on the status of the pilot from the last episode. Then, SHELBY FERO comes back to the show to talk about writing on Robot Chicken and the space show, reminisce on skateboarding with Sean, and make a shocking confession. Then, the guys bring out some cigarettes to share with Shelby and a modified Popcorn Gallery makes an appearance.
Episode #74
Kumail Nanjiani, Our Close Friend
3/10/2015
Sean and Hayes describe what pilot season is and describe the new show they've been working on. Then, KUMAIL NANJIANI stops by to talk to the guys about their company, their favorite super heroes, and their upcoming video game. Finally, the Popcorn Gallery asks about @midnight, Pakingstan, and the best computers.
Episode #73
The Gilmore Guys, Our Close Friends
3/3/2015
Sean and Hayes punish America for discussing a dress picture when there are real problems in the world. Then it's time for a high-tech new segment, Riff'rent Strokes for Different Jokes: Academy Burn-Wards Edition where the guys play a recording of their live Oscar riffing. Finally, Demi Adejuyigbe and Kevin Porter, THE GILMORE GUYS, enter the studio to explain why they copied Hayes and Sean and listen to some clips from Wolfcool's many new TV episode review podcasts.
Episode #72
Ben Rodgers, DC Pierson, Dominic Dierkes, Eric Appel, Our Potential LIVE Employees
2/24/2015
Hayes and Sean are coming to you LIVE from UCB-Sunset in Los Angeles with house band MIKAL CRONIN. The guys chat about their time at the #SNL40 celebration and help audience members make the movie of their dreams. Then, they welcome young actors BEN RODGERS, DC PIERSON, DOMINIC DIERKES, and ERIC APPEL to audition for the new voice of Hollywood Handbook ads sometimes.
Episode #71
Nicole Byer, Our Close Friend
2/17/2015
Hayes and Sean talk about their favorite moments from the Daily Show and speculate as to who Jon Stewart's replacement will be. Then NICOLE BYER of MTV's Girl Code drops in to sample Engineer Cody's Homemade Water and answer some questions Girl Code-style.
Episode #70
Seth Morris, Our Close Employee
2/10/2015
The guys dig through their large backlog of negative feedback for an installment of "Eh, Wrong!", open up some listener mail, then choose a good name for the mail segment. Then SETH MORRIS arrives to help launch "Talkin' Turkey," the first podcast from Hayes and Sean's Wolfcool Network.
Episode #69
Betsy Sodaro, Our Close Friend
2/3/2015
After exploring why the media is scared of using terms related to the show, the boys dig into another installment of "The Write Stuff," reading a scene from a movie Casablanca. Then Betsy Sodaro, a fellow member of LA Weekly's Best People of LA Class of 2014, arrives to share stories from the ceremony and issue hot takes on Deflategate and offensive awards show routines. There is a Popcorn Gallery as well.
Episode #68
Erin Gibson, Our Close Friend
1/27/2015
Hayes and Sean start off by covering what's trending for pilot season. Then, ERIN GIBSON from Throwing Shade is in the studio to talk about being a feminist, play "Is That Bad?", take sides on the Bruce Jenner issue, and illuminate gender issues in the entertainment industry.
Episode #67
Jes Macallan, Our Close Friend
1/20/2015
Hayes and Sean start with an analysis of this year's Oscar nominations and reactions, then open up the Teaser Freezer to talk Mortdecai. Then, JES MACALLAN from Mistresses stops by to talk about her favorite movies and make political statements. Then, the Popcorn Gallery is finally back to ask about flooring, nerd culture, and  the rules of business.
Episode #66
Paul F. Tompkins Again, Our Close Friend
1/13/2015
After a week hiatus, Sean and Hayes are back to discuss what they did with their time off and examine the top fails of last year. Then, podcast legend PAUL F. TOMPKINS stops by as the first ever repeat guest  to analyze the highlights of 2014, explain the rules of "Riddle Me This", and talk about the perks of being a nerd.
Episode #65
Dan Klein, Our Close Friend
12/30/2014
Sean and Hayes finally weigh in on the Cosby situation and explain why Bill has yet to respond to recent allegations. Then, hot stand-up comedian DAN KLEIN is in the studio to talk about his pay to watch model of his self released comedy special “Dan Klein: This Is Comedy,” how comedians can get sad, what kind of SNL characters he has in his arsenal, how LA is different from New York, and being inspired by Seinfeld. Plus, Dan gives us an exclusive look behind his infamous Starbucks joke.
Episode #64
Listeners, Our Close Friends
12/23/2014
Sean and Hayes give a generous Christmas gift to all of their listeners by accepting calls from some of them. Topics include the cities where all of them live, the missed opportunity of 12/13/14, the punk legacy of Louis Reed, and Chanson.
Episode #63
Thomas Middleditch, Our Close Friend
12/16/2014
Sean and Hayes discuss the holidays in L.A. with a new version of a classic segment: "You're Doing It Wrong: By Ho Ho Hove I Think Eggnog It". Then, TV star THOMAS MIDDLEDITCH is in the studio to talk about Mike Judge, the nerd takeover of comedy, working with Martin Scorcese, and what happened behind the scenes on Splinterheads. Also, Gmail Roulette brings a sneak peak into Thomas' celebrity life.
Episode #62
Jarrad Paul, Our Close Friend
12/9/2014
Hayes and Sean start the show by addressing some of the criticism for the last episode with Pauly Shore in an edition of "Ehh... Wrong!", where intern Andy is back to help the guys fight the online storm. Then, actor, director, screenwriter, and friend JARRAD PAUL is in the studio to share the 6 rules of filmmaking. Finally, the Popcorn Gallery is back with a special twist!
Episode #61
Pauly Shore, Our Close Friend
12/2/2014
Are you addicted to Serial like the rest of the country? Hayes and Sean are finally talking about the wildly popular phenomenon, throwing their own spoilers and theories into the pot. Then, close personal friend Pauly Shore is in the studio to talk about all the famous people he's seen naked and the Popcorn Gallery is back to ask about Son in Law and whether Tia Carrere is still hot.
Episode #60
Tracey Wigfield, Our Close Friend
11/25/2014
Sean and Hayes get in a very heated discussion about a phenomenon called anti-comedy. Then, close friend TRACEY WIGFIELD is in the studio to talk about being a female writer, what happened behind the scenes at 30 Rock with Judah's hat,  and full mouth kissing her boyfriend. Finally, the Popcorn Gallery is back to ask Tracey about being popular, winning an Emmy, and her joke victory dance.
Episode #59
Paul Scheer, Our Close Friend
11/18/2014
This week, Hayes and Sean are pissed about a certain "magazine" cover and they explain why. Then, PAUL SCHEER is in the studio to workshop a spooky script with the boys and talk about the process behind his podcast "How did this get made?" and MeowTV.
Episode #58
Dave King, Steve Hely, and Kevin Etten, Our Close Friends
11/11/2014
Hayes and Sean start the show by critiquing segment theme song submissions from fans. Then, on the first Hollywood Handbook writer's panel, DAVE KING, STEVE HELY, and KEVIN ETTEN join the boys to talk about TV writing, real writing, the creative process, conflict, and alt and main jokes. Then, the Popcorn Gallery is back to ask the panel about their A/V Club GPAs, cams, and the writer's room boys club.
Episode #57
Sean And Hayes, Our Closest Friends
11/4/2014
The guys obey the most powerful wishes of their listeners and do a show without a guest where they interview each other, then take a barrage of questions from the Popcorn Gallery (no song).
Episode #56
Iliza Shlesinger, Our Close Friend
10/28/2014
The guys begin with another installment of The Right Stuff, where they explain the four types of conflict in detail. Then ILIZA SHLESINGER appears to talk funny business cards, explore a career in ventriloquy, and answer Popcorn Gallery questions about being a Jewish comedian and her ten catchphrases.
Episode #55
Lauren Lapkus, Our Close Friend
10/21/2014
Sean and Hayes start the show with a discussion on about the book Freakingnomics and how the concepts translate to the world of moviemaking. Then, LAUREN LAPKUS is in the studio to talk about scary dinosaurs, Jurassic spoilers, Ernest, and the difference between books and movie adaptations. Finally, Intern Andy is back to ask some inappropriate Popcorn Gallery questions.
Episode #54
Clark Duke, Our Close Friend
10/14/2014
Hayes and Sean start the show by weighing in on the announcement of the new all-female Ghostbusters cast. Then, CLARK DUKE is in the studio to take us on a tour of his career and talk about where he went to college, Weezer,  and golf. After, the boys play a game of "That's Wheely Interesting" and the Popcorn Gallery is back to ask Clark about being a party teenager, cheating, and sharing the spotlight.
Episode #53
Two Birthday Boys, Our Close Friends
10/7/2014
Hayes and Sean have a discussion with Engineer Cody about refreshments before addressing an interesting new cultural phenomenon they're getting into. Then the guys issue a challenge to their listeners to help them become the second-least popular podcast on Earwolf. Finally, MIKE HANFORD and DAVE FERGUSON show up to discuss Alfred E. Neuman books, the history of the lo mein sketch, and answer questions about names from the Chip Gallery.​
Episode #52
Lauren Greenberg, Our Close Friend
9/30/2014
Hayes and Sean start off with a round of Gmail Roulette where they tackle current topics like the NFL controversy and leaked nudes. Then, LAUREN GREENBERG is in the studio to talk about writing for the MTV Movie Awards, the winner of the "scared as shit" performance, and her job on Twitter.
Episode #51
Gil Ozeri, Our Close Friend
9/23/2014
Sean and Hayes basically shred the whole Apple company for certain failures in their products, then open up the Teaser Freezer once more to do a close reading of "The Equalizer" where Engineer Brett makes a surprising move. Then GIL OZERI arrives to dish on his role in various police killings, perform characters from his one-man shows, and answer questions from the Popcorn Gallery gang.
Episode #50
BriTANicK, Our Close Friends
9/16/2014
Sean and Hayes talk video games and reveal their gamer tags. Then, the world's only sketch comedy duo BRITANICK is in the studio to talk about their computer closet, the secrets behind being a good wingman, dragons, and how to sit on a barstool. Then, the Popcorn Gallery is back to ask about getting half the doughsef, kissing each other, and juggling priorities.
Episode #49
Brett, Sam, and Cody, Our Engineers
9/9/2014
Hayes and Sean play a game of "That's Wheely Interesting" where they describe their first encounters with celebrities and Sean talks about BBQ festival etiquette. Then, BRETT, SAM, and CODY are on the other side of the table for an exclusive engineer-only episode where they get really personal and tackle some confusing games from other podcasts. Finally, during the Popcorn Gallery, Brett finally finds out what Sam does when he's not in the studio.
Episode #48
Pete Holmes, Our LIVE Friend
9/2/2014
In this first ever live Hollywood Handbook episode recorded at Molly Malone's in LA, Sean and Hayes bring a lucky fan up on stage to do a live version of "Pitch Perfectly" with "The Wedding Singer". Then, PETE HOLMES joins the guys to talk about suing TBS, search for love, and make fun of Hayes' face. Finally, the first real-life Popcorn Gallery asks about Conan and Marvel.
Episode #47
Zoe Jarman, Our Close Friend
8/26/2014
Hayes and Sean are completely steamed about how a certain Internet company is putting them in too many lists. Then ZOE JARMAN from Mimby Show is in the studio to discuss Hollywood Zoes, the rights of women, Castle School, and to act out a new play with "the dudes."
Episode #46
Jessica Williams, Our Close Friend
8/19/2014
Sean and Hayes memorialize their friend Robin with a good story and have some bones to pick with how people online are expressing themselves. Then they talk about the controversial Let's Be Cops and some of Sean's own experiences with cops. Finally, JESSICA WILLIAMS is around to discuss the big stories from the news and answer Popcorn Gallery questions about the word "news," being Native American, and her large arms.
Episode #45
Johnny Pemberton, Our Close Friend
8/12/2014
Sean and Hayes are extremely pissed about having to do so many Ice Bucket Challenges all week. On the bright side, they talk about some very exciting development opportunities involving newspaper comic strip properties. Then guest JOHNNY PEMBERTON arrives to speak on his famous charity stunts and eat a whole pack of gum for Engineer Sam. Finally, the Popcorn Gallery returns, and Johnny explains points on the back end and the dangers of baseball tricks. ​
Episode #44
Nick Wiger, Our Close Friend
8/5/2014
Hayes and Sean start with "Welcome to Welcome to Sweden, etc", where they talk about their favorite new television shows. Then, viral sensation NICK WIGER is in the studio to make some controversial statements about the internet being the future and talk about viral content, Vine, Funny or Die, and monetizing Twitter. Finally, the Popcorn Gallery theme song asks Nick about nothing.
Episode #43
Alex Borstein, Our Close Friend
7/29/2014
Sean and Hayes start off the show with a segment called "You're doing it wrong: By Grove I've got it!" where they discuss how tickets work and what a mall is. Then, ALEX BORSTEIN is in the studio for "Brick by Brick Tamland", where she speaks about her iconic roles as Dillary Clinton and Ms. Dogwoman. Finally, the Popcorn Gallery asks Ms. Borstein about her fear of commercials, what made MadTV so angry, and Seth MacFarlane's in-office antics.
Episode #42
Sinbad, Our Close Friend
7/22/2014
Hayes and Sean are pissed about how the new movie Boyhood ripped off their long-time project "Engineer Cody Boy" and they assist a fan that wrote in asking for relationship help. Then, SINBAD is in the studio with his daughter and dog to discuss being taken by aliens, his feelings on selfies, what it was like to invent comedy, and he takes us behind the scenes of "Jingle All the Way". Finally, the guys talk about their beef with Kel and the Popcorn Gallery asks Sinbad about mustaches, handshakes, death, and more! This episode is sponsored by Cards Against Humanity, Sparkbox, & Star Shower.
Episode #41
Jason Nash, Our Close Friend
7/15/2014
Sean and Hayes are happy to finally relax after their newsworthy week. Following an installment of "Ehh? Wrong," JASON NASH appears to talk how difficult the cast members of his movie "Jason Nash Is Being Married" were, speak on how filmmaking is really just like cooking a fine meal, and walk the guys through one of his famous "Mirror Movies."
Episode #40
Aubrey Plaza, Our Close Friend
7/8/2014
Hayes and Sean invite their newest intern, Rob Reiner's son Andy, to tell them the plot of Edge of Tomorrow so they can be ready for meetings before Engineer Sam derails the conversation with a disturbance. Then AUBREY PLAZA joins the show to help Sean tell a funny chip story and speak on foodie culture, the Latina Revolucion, scary witches, and even more than that! This episode is sponsored by Cards Against Humanity .
Episode #39
Sean O'Connor, Our Close Friend
7/1/2014
Sean and Hayes discuss good apologies and give out awards to the most choice critics in a segment called "Choice Critics Critic's Choice Awards". Then, hilarious stand-up comic Sean O'Connor is in the studio to talk to the guys about ruling @midnight and the guys break down the specifics of Sean's album. Finally, the Popcorn Gallery is back to ask about paradoxes and Ben Hoffman and everyone gets a new name. This episode is sponsored by Cards Against Humanity . Spark Box Toys . Use the offer code HOLLYWOOD for 50% off the first month of your subscription of some sweet toys.
Episode #38
Matt Gourley, Our Close Friend
6/24/2014
Hayes and Sean start with "Late Night Snack", where they discuss Jimmy Fallon's greatest moments and play a game of laugh vs. yawn with Engineer Sam. Then, college comedy professor and podcast pro Matt Gourley is on to talk guns, robots, his classroom process, and lead the guys in a classic mirror exercise. Finally, the Popcorn Gallery is back to bring up topics like weird experiences with women, mummies, Cabo St. Lucas,  and then Matt tells a bonus story about bully vengeance.
Episode #37
Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham, Our Close Friends
6/17/2014
Sean and Hayes start off the show with "Rumer Millis", where they break the news of a new Star Wars movie and explore some insider info about plot predictions and characters. Then, the very funny JESSICA ST. CLAIR and LENNON PARHAM from "Playing House" come by to talk about the Maleficent premiere and chicken fingering/pigeon holing at Chik-fil-A headquarters, and then the guys mediate the official dissolution of their partnership. Finally, the Popcorn Gallery is back to ask about playing "House", getting peed on by Bruce Springsteen, and Tom Lennon's biopic.
Episode #36
John Cochran, Our Close Friend
6/10/2014
Hayes starts off the show discussing the special surgery he had to get on his arm for a part, and he and Sean discuss the most important thing that's been left out of the #YesAllWomen movement. Then an all-new Teaser Freezer breaks down the new Jersey Boys movie. Then, very famous guest JOHN COCHRAN from Survivorman joins the guys to talk about how he went from contestant on a reality show to a TV writer for "We're the Millers", his Twitter following, flying into the Statue of Liberty, and judge salaries and the Popcorn Gallery is back to ask questions about hair parts, cut scenes, and The Americans. Finally, John gets called out for bailing on an airport meeting with a listener.
Episode #35
Mikal Cronin, Our Close Friend
6/3/2014
Hayes and Sean start off the show talking about their love of French films with a French documentary crew in-studio and do a segment where they explore how different music can change the tone of a movie scene. Then, the guys bring in the first person signed to their record label, Mikal Cronin,  for a special musical episode where they talk about Neil Young and Leonardo Da Vinci's adventures. Also, is Engineer Cody stealing cable from the Earwolf studio? Tune in to find out.
Episode #34
David Wain, Our Close Friend
5/27/2014
Hayes and Sean defend celebrity voice actors by creating their own vocal characters in the segment Voice Choice. Then DAVID WAIN, director and lovemaking mentor, arrives to tell the story of how he got to be director, pitch his take for the reboot of Million Dollar Arm, address what is perhaps Engineer Cody's greatest error yet, and answer questions from listeners about prom and his friendship with the rapper Jay-Z.
Episode #33
Anders Holm, Our Close Friend
5/20/2014
This week on Hollywood Handbook, Hayes and Sean start off with a segment called "I Gotta Raise" where they talk about their kids and their own upbringings: Sean on a farm and Hayes in a fire station. Then, friend ANDERS HOLM stops by to talk to the guys about the truth about Mimby, his salesman dad, living on the Eastside, and business cards. Also, Anders reveals the sweet story of how he lost his virginity. Then, the guys do "Pitch Stop",  a segment where they do a fake pitch to Anders and they end the show with the world's shortest Popcorn Gallery.
Episode #32
B.J. Novak, Our Close Friend
5/13/2014
Sean and Hayes start off the show by talking about social media, specifically what you should put as your occupation on Facebook and your bio on Twitter. Then, close friend B.J. NOVAK stops by to talk to the guys about pranking Usher, Punk'd, Celebrity Net Worth, and he pops into the Popcorn Gallery to discuss The Americans, #longhairdontcare, and John Candy. Also, tune in for The Amazing Spiderman and the Case of the Music Box Hostage Crisis!
Episode #31
Dave Thomas, Our Close Friend
5/6/2014
Hayes and Sean weigh in on the Donald Sterling controversy with insights into their own relationship with him, privacy, and Shakespeare. Then, friend DAVE THOMAS comes by to reminisce with the boys on the old days, Bob Hope, SCTV,  and the Chateau Marmont. Then, the Popcorn Gallery is back and they go into such fun topics as wearing condoms,  bear safety, spooky skellingtons, Cheech, and more!
Episode #30
Little Esther, Our Close Friend
4/29/2014
Sean and Hayes explain why Sean's voice sounds different this week, then are inspired by the great Beatles to take you through "A Day In the Life" of Alexander Payne. Then LITTLE ESTHER joins the boys for a discussion of who's pretending to be gay, being scared of the Internet, American Girl dolls, and the difference between offer-only and a holding deal.​
Episode #29
Jordan Morris, Our Close Friend
4/22/2014
Sean and Hayes start off with a segment called Critically Ashamed, where they discuss the critical reception of the TV version of Fargo. Then, fellow podcast host on a rival network JORDAN MORRIS comes to the studio to talk with the guys about being a nerd, Demolition Man, fucked up childhoods, and being comedy. Then, the Popcorn Gallery is back again with more hard topics like All About Steve, Jesse Thorn, live shows, Criss Angel, and finally the gang delves into their fucked up mind caverns.
Episode #28
Zach Gilford, Our Close Friend
4/15/2014
The Hollywood Handbook guys start off with some tips on how to pitch a movie in the segment "Pitch Perfectly", with topics like writing yourself into scripts and classic beach pranks. Then ZACH GILFORD from Friday Night Lights shows up to complain about how annoying film crews are, the dynamics of working with your wife, and the Popcorn Gallery is back again to ask more important questions about Taylor Swift and starving children.
Episode #27
Joe Wengert, Our Close Friend
4/8/2014
Sean and Hayes start off by discussing this week's biggest question: Who is going to replace Letterman when he leaves and should you make a list about it? Then, very good friend of the show JOE WENGERT stops by to talk about what it was like to do a standup special, joke set-ups, plot holes, mic styles, Pierce Brosnan, and blue jeans. Also, stop holding your breath- the Popcorn Gallery is back with more thoughtful and poignant questions. This episode is sponsored by Audible.com. Go to audible.com/hollywood for a free audio book and 30 day free trial.
Episode #26
Jason Mantzoukas, Our Close Friend
4/1/2014
Hayes and Sean start off by playing "6 degrees of Cabocation" and talk about Nielson hatings. Then, friend of the show JASON MANTZOUKAS stops by to talk about expectations in a relationship, hanging around the office on his unknown Earwolf podcast "How did this get made?", Phoenix-fest, how superior laser discs are, and Ride Along.
Episode #25
Scott Aukerman and Jeff Ullrich, Our Business Associates
3/25/2014
Hayes and Sean dish on their relationship with Kanye during a round of "Snail Mail Roulade" and then give listeners a peek into the inner workings of the Earwolf machine as Scott Ankerman and Jeff Ullrich enter a live negotiation with Hayes, Sean, and their powerful team of lawyers.
Episode #24
Rob Corddry, Our Close Friend
3/18/2014
Hayes and Sean start the show off with Sneakquel Peekquel, a segment where they  go into detail on sequels for two of Hollywood's biggest hits: Two More Bigger Guns and The Girl with Two Pearl Earrings. Then, funny man ROB CORDDRY, goofy clown actor joins the guys to talk about how inherently funny children's hospitals are and the importance of always being honest, and walks through a new pilot that includes Two-Face, Chicano wives, lawnmowers, law enforcement, and car sex.
Episode #23
DC Pierson, Our Close Friend
3/11/2014
Sean and Hayes start the show off by discussing a trend in media lately that they love: rando humor, or comedy that comes out of nowhere! Then, close friend of the show DC PIERSON joins the guys to walk through the evolution of video, share some exclusive tips for what to do when going to auditions, and chat about learning lines, Disneyland, and how to one-up your competition in the waiting room.
Episode #22
Jon Gabrus, Our Close Friend
3/4/2014
Sean and Hayes address some fan feedback and announce some more Notscar winners. Friend of the show and Guy Code regular JON GABRUS joins the guys to discuss emotions in movies, side chicks, and viral videos. Then, the Popcorn Gallery delves into controversial topics like The Da Vinci Code, the Nerdist podcast, Pellegrino, MTV, and who to avoid at Oscar after-parties.
Episode #21
Nick Thune, Our Close Friend
2/25/2014
Sean and Hayes start out the show talking about how the Oscars are a really exciting time in Tinseltown. They share some great tips for scoring a date to the big night with an A-list celebrity. Then, cool guy NICK THUNE joins the guys to discuss movies, his personal injuries, how it's possible to do comedy and music at the same time, and jump into the popcorn gallery to discuss TV show failures and other fan questions.
Episode #20
Dave Holmes, Our Close Friend
2/18/2014
Sean and Hayes tell listeners all about the good TV they watch it in a segment called "Who Watches The Watchmans" and revisit the "Teaser Freezer" to discuss "3 Days to Kill" starring Kevin Copsner. Then the boys are fired up to be joined by DAVE HOLMES aka the original Noid from the Domino’s pizza commercials to give us a quick sample from the board game he’s working on, teach the guys how to watch TV on their phones, and go back through some of his most famous MTV moments.
Episode #19
Adam DeVine, Our Close Friend
2/11/2014
Sean and Hayes delve into the Wrangler Fly Button Jeans Hot Button Issue of the Week by discussing the recent Woody Allen controversy. Then they say a quick bye bye to one of their comedy heroes, Sir Jason Leno. Finally, ADAM DEVINE of Workalolics joins the boys to flex his comedy dick by re-booting some classic comedy bits, doing his impression of Javier Bardem, and finishing strong with some crowd work.
Episode #18
Lamorne Morris, Our Close Friend
2/4/2014
Sean and Hayes start things off by explaining why all of their negative reviews on iTunes are incorrect in a segment called "(Buzzer Sound)! Wrong." Then they open up for a dangerous confession related to the rise of the nerds in Hollywood. Then LAMORNE MORRIS of Newb Girl joins the podcast to discuss his love for commercial films, how much money he makes, and the effect Sean and Hayes giving out part of his phone number had on his life.
Episode #17
Dominic Dierkes, Our Close Friend
1/28/2014
Sean and Hayes are back from the Sundance Film Festival to share their Top Picks for this year's Breakout Artist. Then, Sean's protégé DOMINIC DIERKES joins the boys to discuss the ins and outs of his infamous Fart Gun sketch, make each other feel old, and speak on why there is no white history month as they reach into the Popcorn Gallery.
Episode #16
Grace Helbig, Our Close Friend
1/21/2014
Sean and Hayes quickly dig into some blind items as they name names and Draw the Blinds Up on Hollywood’s biggest stars. Then new media celeb GRACE HELBIG drops by to give listeners some tips on how to create a presence online and explain how vlogging on YouTube is very different than Saved by the Bell. Finally, Grace tells us which A-List Hollywood celebs she would most like to see fail as she reaches into the Popcorn Gallery.
Episode #15
Shelby Fero, Our Close Friend
1/14/2014
Sean and Hayes play a scary game of Gmail Roulette, and educate their listeners with a Guide to Hosting SNL. Then Twitter celebrity and TV writer SHELBY FERO pops by to debate whether she should give back Sean's Twitter followers and trade observations with Sean and Hayes on being extremely young in show business. Finally, everyone makes some prank phone calls to some of Hollywood's hottest young stars.
Episode #14
Brian Huskey, Our Close Friend
1/7/2014
Sean and Hayes ring in the new year with a look back at their favorite podcast moments of 2013. Then BRIAN HUSKEY joins the boys for a table read of TEEN POPE, one of Brian's many scripts currently in development at studios.
Episode #13
Andy Daly, Our Close Friend
12/31/2013
Sean and Hayes give some tips on how to get rid of your screeners the right way during Disk Tsk Tsk. Then, TV’s ANDY DALY stops by to open up about moving on from The Daily Show, tell us about his upcoming podcast project, play a character guessing game called “Yours, Mine, or Ours,” and speak on being unable to leave the funny zone as we reach into the Popcorn Gallery.
Episode #12
Ben Schwartz, Our Close Friend
12/24/2013
Sean and Hayes talk about the perfect gift to give your assistant this holiday season and reward the new engineer for surprising them. Then, TV and film star BEN SCHWARTZ joins the guys to give us a little insight on some of his many famous film characters, tell us a bit about his acting for GIFs program, and share his thoughts on the digital age of scripts.
Episode #11
Jake Fogelnest, Our Close Friend
12/17/2013
Sean and Hayes celebrate the season of Goldie Nods by talking about how much they crushed in the comedy noms department and sharing their love of the music in the Coen bros film Inside Llewyn Davis. Then, child star JAKE FOGELNEST drops by to chat about his Hollywood upbringing, taking the Disney route, believing in the power of buzz, his big meeting with Grumpy Cat, and his role in the Third Wave podcast movement.
Episode #10
Kyle Newacheck, Our Close Friend
12/10/2013
Sean and Hayes remember the late Nelson Mandela during That’s A Wrap and talk about the other side of the business known as The Hobbies. Later, KYLE NEWACHECK (director/star of Workofholics) stops by to speak on his earlier Hong Kong action films, living the studio life, his time as a film teacher, and co-directing an upcoming film with Nathan Lane.
Episode #Michael
HH#9: Michael Showalter, Our Close Friend
12/3/2013
Sean and Hayes help out Engineer Cody in another edition of Engineer My Career and reveal the truth on what really went on behind the scenes while filming The Godfather during Uncommon Commentary. Finally, MICHAEL SHOWALTER drops by to talk about joining the Earwolf family, recall how he had to kick Sean & Hayes out of The State, speak on the pressures of going in and out of the funny zone, share some of his favorite restaurants in town, and explain his decision to become Mr. Crystal Light.
Episode #8
Damien Fahey, Our Close Friend
11/26/2013
Sean and Hayes describe their favorite online grocery store TV shows and reveal the truth behind salacious Hollywood events as they read some blind items during Draw The Blinds Up. Then, DAMIEN FAHEY arrives to recall how Sean & Hayes ushered in the new age of music being associated with visual entertainment back when he hosted TRL, dish on who came to him for music video ideas, and cools off by offering nickname tips while answering questions from the Popcorn Gallery.
Episode #7
Ellie Kemper, Our Close Friend
11/19/2013
Sean and Hayes throw back the curtains on the industry by playing a game of Gmail Roulette and prepare listeners for any type of Hollywood meeting during Let’s Do Lunching. Then, ELLIE KEMPER graciously lends us her time as she recalls old Hollywood Game Nights, chooses her favorite sitcom pitches while playing a game of Ellie-Vator Pitch, tells us if it’s nice to be given clothes to act in, and shares how she’s preparing for her upcoming portrayal of Lady Gaga.
Episode #6
Paul Rust, Our Close Friend
11/12/2013
Sean and Hayes reveal the real next gen power players of the biz by going through their list of 15 Under 15 Hollywood Up and Comers. Then they educate listeners on what role each 10 Percentary brings to the table during 10 Percentary Elementary. Finally, PAUL RUST does us a solid by dropping by to reminisce about his famous flash mobs, tells us  how he stays connected to the world outside of his funny glasses, performs some of his KTLA 5 10 Second Movie Reviews, speaks on working with Quentin Tarankillam on Inglourious Bees, and shares an embarrassing Hollywood moment while answering hard hitting questions from the Popcorn Gallery.
Episode #5
Paul F. Tompkins, Our Close Friend
11/5/2013
Sean and Hayes share some of their stories from their friendship with Louis Reed and why they are the only ones who have the right to be sad about his death. Then they reopen the Teaser Freezer to dish on the teaser for "That Awkward Moment," starring Zac Afrin and Michael B. Jordan. Finally, PAUL F. TOMPKINS fills in at the last second to recall stories of the Honolulu underground comedy scene, tell us the difference between standup and funny movies, spill secrets of the 'cast biz, and answer some piping hot questions from the Popcorn Gallery.
Episode #4
Adam Pally, Our Close Friend
10/29/2013
Sean and Hayes share their thoughts on the new "Batman," explain why Halloween is too commercial, and tell us how their adventures have inspired many films during their segment "The Right Stuff." Then, ADAM PALLY of The Mimby Project, The Happy Enders, and Saving Woodstock drops by to give listeners a scoop on what a day on the set of The Mimby Project is like, answer Sean & Hayes’ question regarding sports on TV, and explain why he doesn't pull any pranks on the set.
Episode #3
Donald Glover, Our Close Friend
10/22/2013
Sean and Hayes discuss the well deserved buzz around Scarlett Johnson's performance in the Spike Jonze's "Her." Then, DONALD GLOVER of Mystery Boys, Communion, and The Do Do List stops by to make a really big announcement and give some tips on how to recover from a tanking improv scene.
Episode #2
Blake Anderson, Our Close Friend
10/15/2013
Sean and Hayes respond to all of the recent criticism they've received from the haters by opening up the "Celebrity Burn Journal." They'll let us know which TV shows are the funniest of the funny during the "Survival of The Funniest" and explain the VOD revolution in a segment called "OMG VOD." Then, BLAKE ANDERSON of Workofholics drops by to answer some questions about the writing process behind his show, tells us how he likes to relax, and shares why he never turns the funny off.
Episode #1
Jake Johnson, Our Close Friend
10/8/2013
Sean and Hayes take us through their respective journeys and share how they became two A-List it boys. They do a quick recap of the Emmys by discussing Steve Levitan's message during his acceptance speech and open up the "Teaser Freezer" as they analyze the teaser for Regular Joe's "Don Jon." Then, the boys welcome JAKE JOHNSON of the News Girl who tells us how he gets into the "funny zone" by reaching into the "Popcorn Gallery" and performs a scene from the News Girl by hopping into the "Scene Machine."