5/16/2023

For the 500th episode of Hollywood Handbook, The Boys help BEN STILLER pitch the show to potential guests.

5/2/2023

The Boys help GRACE FREUD and APRIL CLARK from Girl God hone their skills in the regional sketch comedy scene. 

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.

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

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.

3/21/2023

The Boys once again attempt to salvage Try Month with quantity over quality.

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.

2/21/2023

The Boys talk to BEN RODGERS in studio about his new podcast The Rodge Tapes (working title).

2/14/2023

The Boys welcome back NAOMI FRY to teach her how to not do the podcast.

1/31/2023

The Boys talk to TOM SCHARPLING and JULIE KLAUSNER about an important birthday party audition. 

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

1/3/2023

CLEA DUVALL returns with MARY HOLLAND to begin production on their New Years movie Love & Santa. 

12/20/2022

CLEA DUVALL helps The Boys make a Hollywood Handbook Christmas movie.

12/6/2022

The Boys teach ADAM DIMARCO how to become an alpha dog. 

11/22/2022

The Boys talk to MAX KAKACEK and JULIEN EHRLICH from the band Whitney about their fan lounge experience.

11/8/2022

The Boys welcome back JO FIRESTONE to play her new card game Fruits.

10/25/2022

LOU WILSON returns to teach The Boys how to play Dungeons and Dragons.

10/11/2022

The Boys welcome back JEREMY LEVICK and RAJAT SURESH to do a special table read. 

9/27/2022

CHRIS FLEMING returns to help The Boys make an important commercial. 

9/13/2022

The Boys welcome back ANDERS HOLM to discuss his new exciting show. 

8/30/2022

The Boys welcome WILL MENAKER from Chapo Trap House to help promote an important cause.

8/16/2022

The Boys welcome back SONA MOVSESIAN to discuss her new book The World’s Worst Assistant.

8/2/2022

The Boys welcome back JOEL KIM BOOSTER to discuss other classic adaptations he can make for Hulu. 

7/19/2022

The Boys welcome back JOHN EARLY to discuss Kate Berlant’s appearance on The Today Show. 

7/5/2022

The Boys help AYO EDEBIRI with her press interviews. 

6/21/2022

The Boys help Kurt Vile improve his music.

6/7/2022

The Boys help MITRA JOUHARI, SANDY HONIG, and ALYSSA STONOHA with their show Three Busy Debras. 

5/24/2022

The Boys help ZACH CHERRY fix the show Severance. 

5/10/2022

The Boys welcome back JULIUS “GOLDY” SHARPE and CARL TART to create a new Family Guy spinoff. 

4/26/2022

The Boys talk to CHRIS BLACK and JASON STEWART from the podcast How Long Gone about the latest trends.

4/12/2022

The Boys welcome back AMANDA LUND and MARIA BLASUCCI to take on a new role for the show. 

3/29/2022

The Boys welcome back BLAKE ANDERSON to make a cartoon for adults. 

3/15/2022

The Boys have on JAMES AUSTIN JOHNSON from Saturday Night Live to do some helpful impressions.

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!

2/15/2022

The Boys confront AYO EDEBIRI about being weird. 

2/1/2022

The Boys talk to WHITMER THOMAS and CLAY TATUM about attending The Slamdance Festival for their new film The Civil Dead.

1/18/2022

The Boys make some new drinks with LITTLE ESTHER POVITSKY. 

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. 

12/21/2021

The Boys, CARL TART, and AHSOHN WILLIAMS plan The Flagrant Family office holiday party. 

12/7/2021

Sean, Hayes, and The ActionBoyz (JON GABRUS, BEN RODGERS, AND RYAN STANGER) prepare for their big Patreon cruise performance. 

11/23/2021

The Boys talk to SCOTT AUKERMAN and SPRAGUE THE WHISPERER (SHAUN DISTON) about trying to join CBB World. 

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.

10/26/2021

KEITH HABERSBERGER AND ZACH KORNFELD of The Try Guys try to help The Boys grow the podcast.

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!

10/5/2021

The Boys audition EGO NWODIM for a huge role. 

9/21/2021

The Boys welcome Steve Lemme and Kevin Heffernan from Tacoma FD to honor first responders.

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!

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.

8/10/2021

AYO EDEBIRI returns to discuss even more interesting topics with The Boys.

7/27/2021

DOMINIC DIERKES and THE SCUZZMAN return on location from their self-funded film project.  

7/13/2021

JORDAN MORRIS helps The Boys communicate with each other after Hayes becomes a podcast.Order Jordan’s new graphic novel here!

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!

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.

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. 

5/18/2021

The Boys welcome SHERRY COLA to the show to pitch her next big project.

5/4/2021

The Boys catch up with JESSE FARRAR and meet his co-host MIKE HALE of the podcast Your Kickstarter Sucks.

4/20/2021

BRIDGER WINEGAR from I Said No Gifts splits up some of his gifts with The Boys. 

4/6/2021

DAVE HOLMES returns to teach The Boys how to have charisma on camera.

3/23/2021

The Boys welcome back LAUREN LAPKUS and MARY HOLLAND for the fourth installation of The Podcaster's Promise.

3/9/2021

The Podcaster’s Promise continues with JON GABRUS and JOE WENGERT.

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!

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!

1/26/2021

MOOKIE BLAIKLOCK aka LilMookieB returns to tell The Boys about his journey becoming positivity and also answers some questions. 

1/12/2021

NATALIE PALAMIDES teaches The Boys how to become clowns. Watch her special "Nate - A One Man Show" on Netflix!

12/29/2020

SHAUN DISTON helps The Boys say goodbye to Earwolf.

12/15/2020

JASON CONCEPCION teaches The Boys about all these movie franchises.

12/1/2020

Hayes helps Sean and BANG RODGMAN film The Cowboy TV Christmas Special.

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.

11/2/2020

SONA MOVSESIAN returns to fully chill on Freak Show Friday.

10/19/2020

The Boys welcome Alex Goldman to the show to buy Reply All's assets and do a viral episode.

10/5/2020

JAMIE LOFTUS returns to help The Boys make a podcast but smart.

9/21/2020

The Boys welcome CHRIS FLEMING to the show to share some YouTube advice.

9/7/2020

YASSIR LESTER returns to help The Boys produce the Emmys.

8/24/2020

The Boys give LANGSTON KERMAN a crash course at the brand new Podcast University.

8/17/2020

BETH STELLING joins The Boys to help create The Comedy Bubble.

8/3/2020

The Boys welcome LILY SULLIVAN to debut her new album.

7/20/2020

LITTLE ESTHER and DAVE KING return to share the true meaning of love.

7/6/2020

CARL TART returns to help The Boys write their VR Family Guy episode.

6/22/2020

The Boys welcome back ZACH REINO and JESSICA MCKENNA to help with the Super Bowl halftime show.

6/8/2020

JOE WENGERT returns to help The Boys make a PG version of the podcast.

5/25/2020

The Boys ask TAWNY NEWSOME to call some of her famous friends again to hear the pitch of a lifetime.

5/11/2020

The Boys welcome ALAN YANG to discuss how he really made Tigertail.

4/27/2020

The Boys welcome SHEA SERRANO to participate in The Ultimate Sports and Movies Quiz and Rap.

4/13/2020

JASON MANTZOUKAS returns to answer How Did This Gets Made?

3/30/2020

The Boys help TONY HAWK make the next Tony Hawk's Pro Skater video game.

3/23/2020

WILL FORTE auditions for The Boys to be a guest on the show.

3/16/2020

JULIE KLAUSNER and AYO EDEBIRI join forces to help Sean with a very special audition.

3/12/2020

SINBAD returns to the studio with The Boys defeat the Coronavirus.

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.

2/24/2020

MEG STALTER teaches The Boys how to do comedy videos.

2/10/2020

RORY SCOVEL joins The Boys to give The Bachelor an important upgrade.

1/27/2020

The Boys welcome ROB HUEBEL back to audition for the new Medical Police class.

1/13/2020

The Boys welcome back PAUL F. TOMPKINS and MATT GOURLEY to do a Superego. 

12/30/2019

The Boys welcome Culture Kings hosts EDGAR MOMPLAISIR and JACQUIS NEAL to the Earwolf family. 

12/16/2019

TATIANA MASLANY joins The Boys to perform some dramatic scenes.

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.

11/18/2019

TIM BALTZ returns to talk about the Chicago jazz scene and more. 

11/4/2019

The Boys and JANET VARNEY do a special episode of Voyage of the Stars.

10/21/2019

The Boys welcome back MITRA JOUHARI and JOEL KIM BOOSTER to audit their new podcast. 

10/7/2019

LACI MOSLEY (host of Scam Goddess) helps The Boys with their own scams. 

9/23/2019

Live from the Dynasty Typewriter, The Boys help ANDY DALY make an entire new season of Andy Daly Podcast Pilot Project.

9/9/2019

AYO EDEBIRI comes on the show to give The Boys some youth culture tips.

8/26/2019

MARGARET CHO joins The Boys to discuss all their tattoo.

8/12/2019

The Boys give JACKIE JOHNSON from the podcast Natch Beaut a makeover challenge. 

7/29/2019

With Game of Thrones over, The Boys help the Magic Tavern hosts rebrand their show.

7/15/2019

NATALIE MORALES returns to the show after telling an exclusive Hollywood Handbook story on Late Night.

7/1/2019

TOM SCHARPLING makes his grand return to the show.

6/17/2019

The Boys and MINA KIMES host an episode of the Big Little Lies After Show.

6/3/2019

ALYSSA LIMPERIS comes to the studio to become The Boys' moms.

5/20/2019

DESI LYDIC helps The Boys make their new TV show.

5/6/2019

Doug Benson joins The Boys to play a famous movies game.

4/22/2019

ANDY DALY joins The Boys to help finish the Earwolf cookbook.

4/8/2019

The Boys try to make MARTHA KELLY famous enough to be a Try Month guest.

3/25/2019

DEMI ADEJUYIGBE joins The Boys for The Masked Guest.

3/11/2019

THOMAS MIDDLEDITCH returns to make a big movie with The Boys.

2/25/2019

HEATHER ANNE CAMPBELL helps The Boys make a video game.

2/12/2019

D'ARCY CARDEN returns to the show to let The Boys fix The Good Place.

1/28/2019

TOM SCHARPLING and THE DOUGHBOYS come to the studio and get tricked by The Boys.

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.

12/31/2018

The Boys and BANG RODGMAN have a little fun making a Choose Your Own Adventure episode.

12/17/2018

The Boys help SAM RICHARDSON #SaveVeep.

12/6/2018

The Boys do an ad with Scott and Wiger about some sneaky Peecast news.

11/26/2018

Sean and Hayes have a little fun doing a talkshow with JULIE KLAUSNER and TOM SCHARPLING live at The Bell House.

11/12/2018

FLULA BORG joins The Boys to make some new shows.

10/29/2018

The Boys and BRETT GELMAN have a little fun making a podcast festival.

10/15/2018

The Boys have a little fun making a gameshow with JO FIRESTONE live from The Bell House.

10/1/2018

Live from the Dynasty Typewriter Theatre, LENNON PARHAM joins The Boys to help out Chef Kevin.

9/17/2018

TOM SCHARPLING returns to make a big change to the show. 

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.

8/27/2018

LITTLE ESTHER joins The Boys again to become the show’s brand ambassador.

8/13/2018

TIM BALTZ joins Hayes to have a Shrink session.

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.

7/16/2018

The famous PATTON OSWALT finally joins the conversation to discuss an upcoming event with the boys.

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.

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.

6/5/2018

The Boys have a little fun doing a live show in Chicago City.

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.

5/8/2018

Sean and Hayes are accompanied by KATE MICUCCI from Garfunkel and Oates to do a festival again.

4/24/2018

Sean and Hayes do a show at the Dynasty Typewriter and they're doing a movie about NATALIE MORALES from acting.

4/10/2018

Sean and Hayes are joined by NICOLE PARKER for Hollywood Handbook presented by Popcornopolis.

3/27/2018

Sean and Hayes welcome EGO NWODIM from comedy into the studio to update a certain important list they all have.

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.

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.

2/13/2018

Ku-Ku and the Clem Dawg welcome RYAN GAUL from Berjerllion into the studio to do some of their famous segments.

1/30/2018

TAWNY NEWSOME from Bajillion Dollar Properties returns to help the boys be a different kind of agent now.

1/16/2018

Sean and Hayes welcome JEN STATSKY into the studio to walk them through a day at her famous job.

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.

12/19/2017

Sean and Hayes do another episode where the listeners call them and talk about their Best of 2017.

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.

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.

11/7/2017

Jon Bass returns to the show to talk to Sean and Hayes about a big mistake he did.

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.

10/10/2017

Sean and Hayes welcome DC PIERSON into the studio to share characters from their SNL audition tapes.

9/26/2017

Sean and Hayes are joined by JESSICA CHAFFIN to shoot a pilot.

9/12/2017

Lamar Woods has an interesting conversation with Sean while Hayes is on his way.​

8/31/2017

Sean and Hayes welcome Kumail Nanjiani on to the program to have a good talk about sex and body positivity.

8/22/2017

Sean and Hayes welcome SCOTT AUKERMAN into the studio to help him with a huge problem he has.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

5/30/2017

Sean and Hayes bring in TAWNY NEWSOME from Bajillion Dollar Properties for a real estate venture.

5/16/2017

Sean and Hayes execute a business plan.

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.

4/18/2017

Sean and Hayes host the show you love with their guest, Paul F. Tompkins.

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.

3/21/2017

Sean and Hayes introduce a strategy for online. Then KULAP VILAYSACK joins them in studio to help debut a new chart.

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.

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.

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. 

1/24/2017

Sean and JON GABRUS help Hayes resolve an issue that has arisen from last week's episode. 

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.

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.

12/13/2016

Hayes travels to New York to hear Tom's pitch for the big annual Christmas show in person.

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. 

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. 

11/1/2016

Hayes and Sean share a disturbing story from Cody online and help Cody and Kevin make a good Facebook.

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.

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.

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.

9/6/2016

Hayes is late to the studio so Sean and Brett have some time to catch up. ALYSSA MILANO is the guest.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

3/8/2016

Hayes and Sean are called into a high-stakes business meeting.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.​

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.​

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.