In today's episode, we've got a great interview with Duncan Brown, whose hobby is making beekeeping!

We talk to Duncan about all the sub-hobbies that grew out of beekeeping, how it really taught him a new appreciation for the importance of wildlife preservation, and how you might not need as much space as you thought to start beekeeping!

Plus, Kayla talks about her hobby of hiking!

Links

The British Beekeepers Association: https://www.bbka.org.uk

South Chilterns Beekeepers Association: https://www.scbka.org/

How honey is made: https://honey.com/about-honey/how-honey-is-made

Some great UK hikes: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/walking

And some in Canada: https://frontier-canada.co.uk/general/discover-8-of-canadas-most-scenic-hiking-trails/

Toodles!

K&P

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Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete Falconer

Music, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer - peterfalconer.co.uk

Artwork by Laura Walsh - laurajanewalsh.co.uk

Animation by Kayla Lean

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In today's episode, we've got a great interview with Kelsey Mulvey, whose hobby is cooking!

We talk to Kelsey about challenging yourself to improve in your hobby, family recipes passed down through generations, and there’s some unexpected Old School Kylie Minogue, too.

Also, Kayla chats about her hobby of basketball!

Links

You can read Kelsey’s writings at https://www.kelseymulvey.com and her article on cooking on Apartment Therapy here: https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/52-weeks-cooking-challenge-37382839

Tips on how to get into cooking if you’ve never cooked before: https://www.eater.com/2020/4/3/21203517/easy-cooking-recipes-tips-tricks-roast-chicken-vegetables-rice-beans

Get started with basketball: https://www.basketballengland.co.uk/get-involved/play/getting-started/

Watch mascots playing basketball!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XurTTQnVS28

Toodles!

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Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete Falconer

Music, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer - peterfalconer.co.uk

Artwork by Laura Walsh - laurajanewalsh.co.uk

Animation by Kayla Lean

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#cooking #eating #food #moneysaving #basketball #Celtics #hobbies #podcast #comedy #interview #howihobby #hobby #hobbies #hobbyist #hobbyists #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #podcasters #podcastshow #newepisode

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In today's episode, we've got a great interview with Meg Possamai, whose hobby is salsa dancing!

We talk to Meg about how she rediscovered her love of salsa during the Covid lockdowns, and how she balances her hobbies with work and raising a family… plus could there be murder on the dancefloor following Pete’s brutal Season 1 attack on salsa?

Also, Pete discusses his hobby of watching horror movies!

Links

Learn the basic Salsa step right now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV8cDpJa2f4

The history of salsa: https://www.salsavida.com/articles/history-of-salsa-dance/

The Evolution of Horror podcast: www.evolutionofhorror.com

Article on why horror is the most important movie genre: https://www.ign.com/articles/why-horror-is-the-most-important-movie-genre

Toodles!

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Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete Falconer

Music, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer - peterfalconer.co.uk

Artwork by Laura Walsh - laurajanewalsh.co.uk

Animation by Kayla Lean

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#dancing #salsa #cuban #horror #movies #horrormovies #hobbies #podcast #comedy #interview #howihobby #hobby #hobbies #hobbyist #hobbyists #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #podcasters #podcastshow #newepisode

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In today's episode, we've got a great interview with Miranda, whose hobby is making chainmail!

We talk to Miranda about how her hobby taught her about patience, adjusting your ambitions as your skills improve, and getting a kick out of having a niche hobby!

We also chat about Miranda’s immensely popular Lord of the Rings content, and the joy of being part of an inclusive fan community!

Plus, Pete talks about his hobby of cryptic crosswords!

Links

Miranda’s instagram feed - follow for Tolkien Tuesdays! https://www.instagram.com/exlibrismir

Historic European Martial Arts: https://www.hemaalliance.com

Get started with a chainmail kit: https://chainmailjoe.com

See how the people at WETA made chainmail for the Lord of the Rings movies (it’s crazy!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyXeHccKTDs

A quick guide to demystifying cryptic crosswords: https://www.indigoextra.com/how-to-solve-cryptic-crosswords

Inside No.9: The Riddle of the Sphinx (UK only): https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08h7trr/inside-no-9-series-3-3-the-riddle-of-the-sphinx

Toodles!

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Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete Falconer

Music, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer - peterfalconer.co.uk

Artwork by Laura Walsh - laurajanewalsh.co.uk

Animation by Kayla Lean

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#chainmail #renfaire #craft #lordoftherings #lotr #tolkien #crosswords #puzzles #leagueofgentlemen #hobbies #podcast #comedy #interview #howihobby #hobby #hobbies #hobbyist #hobbyists #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #podcasters #podcastshow #newepisode

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In today's special episode, we've got a great interview with psychologist and therapist Jourdan Travers!

We talk to Jourdan about the psychology of hobbies, how having multiple hobbies is super-beneficial, and how taking up hobbies in later life can help ward off dementia, Alzheimer’s etc.

Fascinating to talk to Jourdan, and we know you’re going to find it so interesting!

Links

Check out Jourdan’s (and her husband Mark’s) original article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/social-instincts/202310/why-having-too-many-hobbies-isnt-a-bad-thing

Toodles!

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Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete Falconer

Music, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer - peterfalconer.co.uk

Artwork by Laura Walsh - laurajanewalsh.co.uk

Animation by Kayla Lean

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#health #wellness #mentalhealth #dementia #alzheimers #psychology #hobbies #podcast #comedy #interview #howihobby #hobby #hobbies #hobbyist #hobbyists #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #podcasters #podcastshow #newepisode

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In today's episode, we've got a great interview with Narie Foster, whose hobby is Live Storytelling!

We talk to Narie about finding new skills you didn’t know you had, the importance of authenticity, and the healing power of vulnerability.

PLUS, Pete talks about his hobby of horseriding!

Links

Get into storytelling at The Moth: www.themoth.org

Check out Narie’s first full length solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe this August: https://www.instagram.com/1inachameleon/ , https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/1-in-a-chameleon

Toodles!

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Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete Falconer

Music, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer - peterfalconer.co.uk

Artwork by Laura Walsh - laurajanewalsh.co.uk

Animation by Kayla Lean

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#storytelling #themoth #edinburghfestival #edinburghfringe #horseriding #horses #Hobby #hobbies #podcast #comedy #interview #howihobby #hobby #hobbies #hobbyist #hobbyists #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #podcasters #podcastshow #newepisode

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In today's episode, we've got a great interview with Chloé Dall'Olio, whose hobby is Ecstatic Dance!

We talk to Chloe about self-expression, body positivity, and finding a way to shed your inhibitions. We also look at the importance of a hobby being flexible, so that you can still enjoy it even if you’re short on time/space or maybe you’re just not fully in the mood that day.

PLUS, Kayla talks about her now hobby of swimming!

Links

Get into ecstatic dance: https://ecstaticdance.org

Or check out 5rhythms (a form of ecstatic dance): https://www.5rhythms.com

Follow Chloé’s fashion, wellness, and lifestyle journey at www.instagram.com/chloedallolio

Find your local swimming baths*: https://www.swimming.org/

*that’s Northern UK speak for “swimming pool” - can you tell Pete wrote this shownote?

Toodles!

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Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete Falconer

Music, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer - peterfalconer.co.uk

Artwork by Laura Walsh - laurajanewalsh.co.uk

Animation by Kayla Lean

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In today's episode, we've got a great interview with Rob Joyce, whose hobby is weightlifting!

We talk to Rob about the consequences of turning your hobby into a career, and how to pivot it back into a hobby once the work pressures stop it being fun. We also chat about the value of Just Getting Started, and not worrying about getting everything perfect right at the beginning.

PLUS, Kayla talks about her hobby of Art Forgery!

Links

Get into weightlifting! https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/get-inspired/23168968

Follow Rob’s fitness and weightlifting tips at www.instagram.com/kaoskalisthenics

And if you’re in Surrey, UK, and need a job doing, visit www.profixhandymen.co.uk (Rob did a great job on Pete’s loft!)

Check out Kayla’s favourite artist to forge, Margo in Margate: https://margomcdaid.com

Give art forgery a try yourself: https://www.wikihow.com/Copy-a-Drawing-or-Picture-by-Hand

Or just take a regular old art course at your local community centre or gallery:

https://ago.ca/learn/courses (Canada)

https://adult.art-k.co.uk/ (UK)

https://massart.edu/adults (USA)

And check out this fascinating documentary about prolific art forger, Mark Landis: https://artandcraftfilm.com

Toodles!

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Sign up to the how i hobby newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/ for behind the scenes photos and chat

You can gaze at our beautiful faces at http://www.youtube.com/@howihobbypod

Come and say hi to us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/howihobby

Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete Falconer

Music, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer - peterfalconer.co.uk

Artwork by Laura Walsh - laurajanewalsh.co.uk

Animation by Kayla Lean

howihobby@gmail.com

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