Your Hobby is Shit Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:47:29 -0400 http://seanwoodland.com en-au © 2026 Your Hobby is Shit yes d9850849-d759-5381-a1b4-c9b74e076194 Sean Woodland episodic true Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) hobby, comedy, AFL, NRL, Cricket, passion, self-help, wellness, spiritual, Sean Woodland https://storage.buzzsprout.com/skp0w77t6rffa5ohigaisq17rgj7?.jpg Your Hobby is Shit http://seanwoodland.com Episode 57: A Sticky Finale! Episode 57: A Sticky Finale! Season 1 of Your Hobby is Shit draws to a close this week.
Yet another career highlight for your humble host who last weekend opened for legendary American comedian Shane Gillis before getting back to work at the pubs and clubs of  Australia.
Rugby League and the great Ricky Stuart get some much needed support and AFL 'champion' Wayne Carey pulls out a great alpha move in Melbourne at a premiership reunion.
For you international listeners or those in Australia too lazy to come and see me perform there's a bonus audio clip from my performance when opening for Luke Heggie at the Enmore Theatre in May.
Stay posted for news of Season 2 - or something.

In the meantime get over to 'Mad Dogs' the podcast I do with the constantly funny Mick Meredith.

Check out Shane Gillis' YouTube special here. It's proper funny. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKUpf1Vx0vs

Thanks for listening.

]]> Season 1 of Your Hobby is Shit draws to a close this week.
Yet another career highlight for your humble host who last weekend opened for legendary American comedian Shane Gillis before getting back to work at the pubs and clubs of  Australia.
Rugby League and the great Ricky Stuart get some much needed support and AFL 'champion' Wayne Carey pulls out a great alpha move in Melbourne at a premiership reunion.
For you international listeners or those in Australia too lazy to come and see me perform there's a bonus audio clip from my performance when opening for Luke Heggie at the Enmore Theatre in May.
Stay posted for news of Season 2 - or something.

In the meantime get over to 'Mad Dogs' the podcast I do with the constantly funny Mick Meredith.

Check out Shane Gillis' YouTube special here. It's proper funny. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKUpf1Vx0vs

Thanks for listening.

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-11111927 Wed, 10 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +1000 1919 full false Episode 56: Mediocre Gold! Episode 56: Mediocre Gold! An apparent love triangle has attracted more headlines than any of the achievements so far at The Commonwealth Games and this is for good reason, sex is way more interesting. Still, in this week's episode you'll discover that the Games aren't all bad.
Also, anyone who has ever approached life properly will have been injured with fireworks at some point, and this week Dave from Adelaide is back with an explosive tale about those types of injuries.
Stay tuned right to the end to find out the big change  coming to Your Hobby is Shit.
Listen up!

]]> An apparent love triangle has attracted more headlines than any of the achievements so far at The Commonwealth Games and this is for good reason, sex is way more interesting. Still, in this week's episode you'll discover that the Games aren't all bad.
Also, anyone who has ever approached life properly will have been injured with fireworks at some point, and this week Dave from Adelaide is back with an explosive tale about those types of injuries.
Stay tuned right to the end to find out the big change  coming to Your Hobby is Shit.
Listen up!

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-11073162 Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +1000 1641 1 full true Episode 55: Heckled by silicon implants! Episode 55: Heckled by silicon implants! The intellectually stunted homophobic god-botherers from the sporting world’s trailer park, rugby league are back in the spotlight this week. There’s also vaping – on the shitter of all places – as a means of coping with traumatic life experiences and of course, the last chance saloon, rehab.

For hobbyists who enjoy second rate competition the Commonwealth Games are about to begin, somewhere, feisty soccer types get their knickers in a twist and your humble host recounts being heckled by an enormous pair of breasts last Saturday night in a gig that was memorable for all the wrong reasons.

This week has it all on Your Hobby is Shit. Listen up!

]]> The intellectually stunted homophobic god-botherers from the sporting world’s trailer park, rugby league are back in the spotlight this week. There’s also vaping – on the shitter of all places – as a means of coping with traumatic life experiences and of course, the last chance saloon, rehab.

For hobbyists who enjoy second rate competition the Commonwealth Games are about to begin, somewhere, feisty soccer types get their knickers in a twist and your humble host recounts being heckled by an enormous pair of breasts last Saturday night in a gig that was memorable for all the wrong reasons.

This week has it all on Your Hobby is Shit. Listen up!

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-11034403 Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +1000 1246 1 full true Episode 54: Yoko Franklin and her browbeaten Buddy! Episode 54: Yoko Franklin and her browbeaten Buddy! Some serious Yoko Ono vibes emanating from the AFL world this week. Plus, a first time trip to the snow in the nanny state.
Your Hobby is Shit's host is made a homecoming hero (of sorts).
There's the usual State of Origin sooking from the NSW camp.
And, keeping Lady Di's memory alive in literal terms.
Listen up!

]]> Some serious Yoko Ono vibes emanating from the AFL world this week. Plus, a first time trip to the snow in the nanny state.
Your Hobby is Shit's host is made a homecoming hero (of sorts).
There's the usual State of Origin sooking from the NSW camp.
And, keeping Lady Di's memory alive in literal terms.
Listen up!

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-10990633 Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +1000 1396 1 full true Episode 53: Parachuting to glory! Episode 53: Parachuting to glory! This week a short and sharp episode of Your Hobby is Shit. I look at those with a strong rebellious streak, what hobby shops have to offer, entertaining the kids in school holidays, the bizarre new trend of ‘vabbing’ and the ongoing stupidity of parachuting.

Listen up!

]]> This week a short and sharp episode of Your Hobby is Shit. I look at those with a strong rebellious streak, what hobby shops have to offer, entertaining the kids in school holidays, the bizarre new trend of ‘vabbing’ and the ongoing stupidity of parachuting.

Listen up!

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-10953558 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +1000 1297 1 full true Episode 52: Mind Your Own Beeswax! Episode 52: Mind Your Own Beeswax! Beekeeping is a strange hobby, not least because use of the term 'keeping' suggests the bees are unwilling participants. Little wonder they are cranky little beasts.
Also on Your Hobby is Shit I look at the cringeworthy 'date night', the superficiality of Dry July and the joys of sauna gossip.
And again, here's the link to American comedian Bill Burr unloading on Yoko Ono.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4K07Kz7M8Q
Listen up!

]]> Beekeeping is a strange hobby, not least because use of the term 'keeping' suggests the bees are unwilling participants. Little wonder they are cranky little beasts.
Also on Your Hobby is Shit I look at the cringeworthy 'date night', the superficiality of Dry July and the joys of sauna gossip.
And again, here's the link to American comedian Bill Burr unloading on Yoko Ono.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4K07Kz7M8Q
Listen up!

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-10912869 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000 1640 1 full true Episode 51: Gold Diggers and Salad Dodgers! Episode 51: Gold Diggers and Salad Dodgers! The much-maligned Gold Digger gets a going over in this week's episode of Your Hobby is Shit. As do the lifestyle choices of your humble host who was this week told he was technically obese, interestingly, by a doctor who was much fatter than him. Strange days indeed.
I may be a salad dodger but I now have a perfect coaching record in children's sport as a result of my superb effort in steering the U10s through a violent clash last weekend.
And make sure you have a listen to Bill Burr ranting about Yoko Ono. Link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4K07Kz7M8Q
Listen up!

]]> The much-maligned Gold Digger gets a going over in this week's episode of Your Hobby is Shit. As do the lifestyle choices of your humble host who was this week told he was technically obese, interestingly, by a doctor who was much fatter than him. Strange days indeed.
I may be a salad dodger but I now have a perfect coaching record in children's sport as a result of my superb effort in steering the U10s through a violent clash last weekend.
And make sure you have a listen to Bill Burr ranting about Yoko Ono. Link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4K07Kz7M8Q
Listen up!

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-10874102 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +1000 1889 1 full true Episode 50: Graffiti on the Goey! Episode 50: Graffiti on the Goey! If the idea of being hit by a train somehow excites you then Graffiti might be the shit hobby for you. If you’re less of a thrill-seeker you could try getting mop recommendations from your Facebook mother’s group. Or, if you like to showcase your wealth you could buy a watch, even though your phone tells the time.

Lots of shit hobbies this week, including dickhead footballers being slapped with a wet lettuce as punishment for doing something that wasn’t even illegal. Make up your mind Collingwood.

]]> If the idea of being hit by a train somehow excites you then Graffiti might be the shit hobby for you. If you’re less of a thrill-seeker you could try getting mop recommendations from your Facebook mother’s group. Or, if you like to showcase your wealth you could buy a watch, even though your phone tells the time.

Lots of shit hobbies this week, including dickhead footballers being slapped with a wet lettuce as punishment for doing something that wasn’t even illegal. Make up your mind Collingwood.

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-10835967 Wed, 22 Jun 2022 22:00:00 +1000 2025 1 full true Episode 49: The War on Lifehacks! Episode 49: The War on Lifehacks! The war on drugs was always a bad idea, as was some uninspired nuisance inventing the childish term ‘lifehack’.

This week I’ll have a look at the tedious hobby of lifehacks and those who get into them. Plus, the AFL has yet again managed to weave a mental health narrative into a young bloke getting on the bags.

Also, how shit is coaching kids?

]]> The war on drugs was always a bad idea, as was some uninspired nuisance inventing the childish term ‘lifehack’.

This week I’ll have a look at the tedious hobby of lifehacks and those who get into them. Plus, the AFL has yet again managed to weave a mental health narrative into a young bloke getting on the bags.

Also, how shit is coaching kids?

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-10797251 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 22:00:00 +1000 1846 1 full true Episode 48: Your Hobby is Hypocritical! Episode 48: Your Hobby is Hypocritical! Your Hobby is Shit this week enters the insidious realm of influencing making the host a hypocrite for the ages.

The forgotten art of letter writing is canvassed thanks to listener Dave from Adelaide.

Also, the uninspiringly tragic hobbies of patriotism and monarchism are exposed for what they are – shit.

Also there’s a plug for my new podcast Mad Dogs, where this week Micko and I investigate a woman who had a sexual relationship with a dolphin.

Listen up!

]]> Your Hobby is Shit this week enters the insidious realm of influencing making the host a hypocrite for the ages.

The forgotten art of letter writing is canvassed thanks to listener Dave from Adelaide.

Also, the uninspiringly tragic hobbies of patriotism and monarchism are exposed for what they are – shit.

Also there’s a plug for my new podcast Mad Dogs, where this week Micko and I investigate a woman who had a sexual relationship with a dolphin.

Listen up!

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-10756244 Wed, 08 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +1000 1318 1 full true Episode 47: Poster Boys (and girls) Episode 47: Poster Boys (and girls) This week on Your Hobby is Shit I look at why it’s a good idea to think carefully before you promote someone to the position of Poster Boy (and sometimes girl) for your popular cause.

I also investigate the pros and cons of saunas as a hobby, while Dave from South Australia is back to share his knowledge on wooing women and sword fights.

Listen up!

]]> This week on Your Hobby is Shit I look at why it’s a good idea to think carefully before you promote someone to the position of Poster Boy (and sometimes girl) for your popular cause.

I also investigate the pros and cons of saunas as a hobby, while Dave from South Australia is back to share his knowledge on wooing women and sword fights.

Listen up!

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-10717999 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 20:00:00 +1000 1740 1 full true Episode 46: Vigilante Justice! Episode 46: Vigilante Justice! Goodbye Scomo and hello Albo. Australia's new PM has climbed the Mt Everest of politics, whilst another, younger Australian climbed the actual mountain itself.
Legendary listener Dave from South Australia shares his favoured method for annoying the local filth, then goes on to explain how he dishes out his own form of vigilante justice to car hoons. It's superbly immature stuff.
There's that and more, including the launch of the 'Mad Dogs' podcast which is available on all platforms now. Listen up to episode 1.

]]> Goodbye Scomo and hello Albo. Australia's new PM has climbed the Mt Everest of politics, whilst another, younger Australian climbed the actual mountain itself.
Legendary listener Dave from South Australia shares his favoured method for annoying the local filth, then goes on to explain how he dishes out his own form of vigilante justice to car hoons. It's superbly immature stuff.
There's that and more, including the launch of the 'Mad Dogs' podcast which is available on all platforms now. Listen up to episode 1.

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-10678558 Wed, 25 May 2022 15:00:00 +1000 1583 1 full true Introducing: Mad Dogs (a loose history of lunatics) Introducing: Mad Dogs (a loose history of lunatics) People do wild and crazy things. Lots of wild and crazy things. They always have and always will. These people are known as ‘Mad Dogs’.

Each week comedians Sean Woodland and  Mick Meredith will investigate wild and crazy shit that humans get up to.

From the bizarre to the disturbing and the stupid to the courageous. Whether it be criminal, sporting, political, business, celebrity or even Joe Public, the trials and tribulations of these Mad Dogs need to be heard and more importantly, laughed at.

]]> People do wild and crazy things. Lots of wild and crazy things. They always have and always will. These people are known as ‘Mad Dogs’.

Each week comedians Sean Woodland and  Mick Meredith will investigate wild and crazy shit that humans get up to.

From the bizarre to the disturbing and the stupid to the courageous. Whether it be criminal, sporting, political, business, celebrity or even Joe Public, the trials and tribulations of these Mad Dogs need to be heard and more importantly, laughed at.

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-10664763 Mon, 23 May 2022 18:00:00 +1000 47 1 trailer false Episode 45: The Great White Cyclist Episode 45: The Great White Cyclist A unique method of dealing with those pesky cyclists is front and centre at Your Hobby is Shit this week. Plus, there's golfing news which has nothing to do with golf. I look at satellites and/or martians and by listener request I finally delve into the extraordinary pursuit of model trains.
Listen up!

]]> A unique method of dealing with those pesky cyclists is front and centre at Your Hobby is Shit this week. Plus, there's golfing news which has nothing to do with golf. I look at satellites and/or martians and by listener request I finally delve into the extraordinary pursuit of model trains.
Listen up!

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-10638048 Wed, 18 May 2022 16:00:00 +1000 1901 1 full true Episode 44: CEO Wankout Episode 44: CEO Wankout It's so easy to be a good person now it's barely worth the bother.
This week on Your Hobby is Shit I take yet another look at charity and the resultant self promotion opportunities, Mother's Day, goal umpires, debaters, politics and anything else I felt like driveling on about while I should have been preparing for my Sydney Comedy Festival Show. A show which you can buy a ticket to by clicking on the link below. Listen up!

]]> It's so easy to be a good person now it's barely worth the bother.
This week on Your Hobby is Shit I take yet another look at charity and the resultant self promotion opportunities, Mother's Day, goal umpires, debaters, politics and anything else I felt like driveling on about while I should have been preparing for my Sydney Comedy Festival Show. A show which you can buy a ticket to by clicking on the link below. Listen up!

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-10599027 Wed, 11 May 2022 22:00:00 +1000 1213 1 full true Episode 43: Torn Jeans and Broken Ribs! Episode 43: Torn Jeans and Broken Ribs! You can’t watch football in torn jeans but you can still ride a skateboard with a busted rib. The world of hobbies is as weird as ever.

Also, this week on Your Hobby is Shit I look at how some people can’t even abuse umpires equally, art shows and being addicted to your misery.

Listen up!

Here’s a link to the article that’s spoken about in this episode about the black dog and a red ball.

https://www.theroar.com.au/2017/07/06/black-dog-red-ball/

There are still some tickets left to my Sydney Comedy Festival Show on May 12 and 13 – ‘Doing my own Research’. Get some.

https://www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/sean-woodland-doing-my-own-research/

]]> You can’t watch football in torn jeans but you can still ride a skateboard with a busted rib. The world of hobbies is as weird as ever.

Also, this week on Your Hobby is Shit I look at how some people can’t even abuse umpires equally, art shows and being addicted to your misery.

Listen up!

Here’s a link to the article that’s spoken about in this episode about the black dog and a red ball.

https://www.theroar.com.au/2017/07/06/black-dog-red-ball/

There are still some tickets left to my Sydney Comedy Festival Show on May 12 and 13 – ‘Doing my own Research’. Get some.

https://www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/sean-woodland-doing-my-own-research/

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-10555200 Wed, 04 May 2022 15:00:00 +1000 1746 1 full true Episode 42: Amateur Hour! Episode 42: Amateur Hour! This week on Your Hobby is Shit, museums and art galleries, sightseeing in Canberra, amateur football and underwater metal detecting.

Plus, more information about the new podcast I’ll be doing with Mick Meredith, ‘Mad Dogs – a loose history of lunatics’ the first episode of which will be released in a few weeks.

And of course the obligatory link to tickets for my Sydney Comedy Festival show ‘Doing My Own Research’ can be found below.

https://www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/sean-woodland-doing-my-own-research/

Listen up!

]]> This week on Your Hobby is Shit, museums and art galleries, sightseeing in Canberra, amateur football and underwater metal detecting.

Plus, more information about the new podcast I’ll be doing with Mick Meredith, ‘Mad Dogs – a loose history of lunatics’ the first episode of which will be released in a few weeks.

And of course the obligatory link to tickets for my Sydney Comedy Festival show ‘Doing My Own Research’ can be found below.

https://www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/sean-woodland-doing-my-own-research/

Listen up!

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-10511955 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +1000 1838 1 full true Episode 41: Shy goodbye! Episode 41: Shy goodbye! Don’t call people ‘shy’, even if that’s what they are. It’s both shaming and labelling, apparently.

There’s that, there’s harassment from influencers, diets, exercise fads, kids not caring about superstars, an impending assault on the liver and some BIG news. What more could you want for free?

Listen up!

If you haven’t got tickets to the comedy event of the year in Sydney on May 12 & 13 the link is right below.

https://www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/sean-woodland-doing-my-own-research/

]]> Don’t call people ‘shy’, even if that’s what they are. It’s both shaming and labelling, apparently.

There’s that, there’s harassment from influencers, diets, exercise fads, kids not caring about superstars, an impending assault on the liver and some BIG news. What more could you want for free?

Listen up!

If you haven’t got tickets to the comedy event of the year in Sydney on May 12 & 13 the link is right below.

https://www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/sean-woodland-doing-my-own-research/

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-10471905 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 22:00:00 +1000 1491 1 full true Episode 40: Fart Group Episode 40: Fart Group This week on Your Hobby is Shit I delve into the fabulous art of flatulence - Fart Group, perhaps the most fun-filled, laughter inducing hobby imaginable.

If everyone was in a Fart Group we wouldn’t need RUOK Day. It’s impossible be sad when listening to a bottom burp.

This episode will explain everything the potential hobbyist needs to know, from farting techniques and potential pitfalls to optimum recording settings and dietary considerations. Plus, I’ve included some samples from the Fart Group Quartet that I’m a member of.

This episode has been specially crafted for the immature, which I hope is all of you.

Listen up!

Also, tickets are on sale for my Sydney Comedy Festival solo show, Doing My Own Research.

Link below.

https://www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/sean-woodland-doing-my-own-research/

]]> This week on Your Hobby is Shit I delve into the fabulous art of flatulence - Fart Group, perhaps the most fun-filled, laughter inducing hobby imaginable.

If everyone was in a Fart Group we wouldn’t need RUOK Day. It’s impossible be sad when listening to a bottom burp.

This episode will explain everything the potential hobbyist needs to know, from farting techniques and potential pitfalls to optimum recording settings and dietary considerations. Plus, I’ve included some samples from the Fart Group Quartet that I’m a member of.

This episode has been specially crafted for the immature, which I hope is all of you.

Listen up!

Also, tickets are on sale for my Sydney Comedy Festival solo show, Doing My Own Research.

Link below.

https://www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/sean-woodland-doing-my-own-research/

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-10429661 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +1000 1385 1 full true Episode 39: The scourge of charm and charisma! Episode 39: The scourge of charm and charisma! Charming and charismatic are the worst ‘C’ words in the English language. This week on Your Hobby is Shit I look at why anyone possessing these two character traits should be banned from any position of authority or power and probably online dating apps too.

As well as a comprehensive dismantling of these sociopaths through the lens of cons, football and politics, there’s also fashion, weddings and shopping.

Listen up!

And don’t forget to get your tickets to my Sydney Comedy Festival show: Doing My Own Research - an event for which you’ll find tickets to by clicking on the link below.

https://www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/sean-woodland-doing-my-own-research/

]]> Charming and charismatic are the worst ‘C’ words in the English language. This week on Your Hobby is Shit I look at why anyone possessing these two character traits should be banned from any position of authority or power and probably online dating apps too.

As well as a comprehensive dismantling of these sociopaths through the lens of cons, football and politics, there’s also fashion, weddings and shopping.

Listen up!

And don’t forget to get your tickets to my Sydney Comedy Festival show: Doing My Own Research - an event for which you’ll find tickets to by clicking on the link below.

https://www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/sean-woodland-doing-my-own-research/

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-10388093 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +1000 1453 1 full true Episode 38: Will Smith - toxic femininity! Episode 38: Will Smith - toxic femininity! This week I’m joined for a chat by the legendary Sydney comedian Mick Meredith where we chat about his passions and hobbies including, painting, music, personal training and comedy.

I’ll also demonstrate the perverse skill of drawing alarmingly long bows to suit your own agenda, in the process looking at toxic femininity and the psycho shitshow that is Hollywood.

There’s the pure unbridled joy of live music, the tragic death of Taylor Hawkins, anniversaries, Buddy Franklin and incredibly, an actual grownup retires from tennis.

Listen up!

Mick Meredith’s music can be found by clicking on the following link.

https://bandcamp.com/mickmeredith

Bruce Springsteen introducing his band and playing the song that yours truly and wife Lou walked into their wedding reception to can be found below this sentence.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8PwFyouBDc

And tickets to my Sydney Comedy Festival show: Doing my own research, can be found below this one.

https://www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/sean-woodland-doing-my-own-research/

]]> This week I’m joined for a chat by the legendary Sydney comedian Mick Meredith where we chat about his passions and hobbies including, painting, music, personal training and comedy.

I’ll also demonstrate the perverse skill of drawing alarmingly long bows to suit your own agenda, in the process looking at toxic femininity and the psycho shitshow that is Hollywood.

There’s the pure unbridled joy of live music, the tragic death of Taylor Hawkins, anniversaries, Buddy Franklin and incredibly, an actual grownup retires from tennis.

Listen up!

Mick Meredith’s music can be found by clicking on the following link.

https://bandcamp.com/mickmeredith

Bruce Springsteen introducing his band and playing the song that yours truly and wife Lou walked into their wedding reception to can be found below this sentence.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8PwFyouBDc

And tickets to my Sydney Comedy Festival show: Doing my own research, can be found below this one.

https://www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/sean-woodland-doing-my-own-research/

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-10343646 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +1100 2961 1 full true Episode 37: The Wolf of Shallow Street! Episode 37: The Wolf of Shallow Street! This week I delve into bogan baby names and the clowns responsible for them. The AFL season has begun like an episode of MAFS, I look at the medieval hobbies that changed Henry VIII forever, the joys of panic attacks, workplace stress, gutter journalism and token progressives.

In even better news, tickets are now on sale for my Sydney Comedy Festival Show and you can click on the link below to get some.

https://www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/sean-woodland-doing-my-own-research/

 Listen up!

]]> This week I delve into bogan baby names and the clowns responsible for them. The AFL season has begun like an episode of MAFS, I look at the medieval hobbies that changed Henry VIII forever, the joys of panic attacks, workplace stress, gutter journalism and token progressives.

In even better news, tickets are now on sale for my Sydney Comedy Festival Show and you can click on the link below to get some.

https://www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/sean-woodland-doing-my-own-research/

 Listen up!

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-10301495 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +1100 1905 1 full true Episode 36: Death threat from a superstar! Episode 36: Death threat from a superstar! I chat to comedian Steve Philp this week and he shares one of the best stories you’ll ever hear about Shane Warne that doesn’t involve the cricket great’s tockley or mobile phone.

We also discuss Philpy’s craft beer fanaticism, Keith Urban and for some reason Michael Bolton.

I also take a look at divorce - ‘till hatred do us part’, Colombian rites of passage, Melbourne the comedy capital of the world, airport extortion, cabbies and of course, ticketed funerals.

Listen up!

]]> I chat to comedian Steve Philp this week and he shares one of the best stories you’ll ever hear about Shane Warne that doesn’t involve the cricket great’s tockley or mobile phone.

We also discuss Philpy’s craft beer fanaticism, Keith Urban and for some reason Michael Bolton.

I also take a look at divorce - ‘till hatred do us part’, Colombian rites of passage, Melbourne the comedy capital of the world, airport extortion, cabbies and of course, ticketed funerals.

Listen up!

]]> Buzzsprout-10257408 Wed, 16 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +1100 3488 1 full true Episode 35: Warnie the episode! Episode 35: Warnie the episode! Shane Warne's entire life was like most of our best weekends. It's been a sad week for cricket hobbyists with the passing of both he and Rod Marsh.
In this episode of Your Hobby is Shit I look at Warnie and try to work out if he was as good a bloke as his mates reckon and discuss what legacy beyond his cricketing achievements he leaves behind.
Also, Mardi Gras, sniffer dogs and the unhinged Pete Evans.
Listen up!

]]> Shane Warne's entire life was like most of our best weekends. It's been a sad week for cricket hobbyists with the passing of both he and Rod Marsh.
In this episode of Your Hobby is Shit I look at Warnie and try to work out if he was as good a bloke as his mates reckon and discuss what legacy beyond his cricketing achievements he leaves behind.
Also, Mardi Gras, sniffer dogs and the unhinged Pete Evans.
Listen up!

]]> Buzzsprout-10217053 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 22:00:00 +1100 1785 1 full true Episode 34: Cyclists are still shit! Episode 34: Cyclists are still shit! Lycra-clad clowns continue to disrupt the sleep of people all over the country, nowhere more so than in the Sydney suburb of Malabar, home base of Your Hobby is Shit.

Whilst severely impaired by alcohol I discuss targeted responses and petty acts of revenge against these public nuisances with none other than cyclist, comedian and podcaster Luke Heggie.

There’s also, financial hopelessness, why some shouldn’t smoke weed, temper tantrums and how babbling is a proven path to success.

]]> Lycra-clad clowns continue to disrupt the sleep of people all over the country, nowhere more so than in the Sydney suburb of Malabar, home base of Your Hobby is Shit.

Whilst severely impaired by alcohol I discuss targeted responses and petty acts of revenge against these public nuisances with none other than cyclist, comedian and podcaster Luke Heggie.

There’s also, financial hopelessness, why some shouldn’t smoke weed, temper tantrums and how babbling is a proven path to success.

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-10170661 Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +1100 1941 1 full true Episode 33: The bastard who wrote JAWS! Episode 33: The bastard who wrote JAWS! The bastard who wrote JAWS Peter Benchley certainly has a lot to answer for. With a tragic shark attack taking place a couple of hundred metres from YHIS home base last week I discuss our fear of sharks. Is it rational or irrational? Also, the crazies who love rock fishing and why I’m not quite as keen on snorkelling as I was a week ago.

Some excellent listener feedback comes from Adam in Melbourne and the carnies in Canberra claim to have been targeted by the government.

]]> The bastard who wrote JAWS Peter Benchley certainly has a lot to answer for. With a tragic shark attack taking place a couple of hundred metres from YHIS home base last week I discuss our fear of sharks. Is it rational or irrational? Also, the crazies who love rock fishing and why I’m not quite as keen on snorkelling as I was a week ago.

Some excellent listener feedback comes from Adam in Melbourne and the carnies in Canberra claim to have been targeted by the government.

]]> Buzzsprout-10126260 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +1100 2099 1 full true Episode 32: Say it ain't so Joe! Episode 32: Say it ain't so Joe! This week on Your Hobby is Shit I have a look at Super Bowl Sunday and how almost every year an exceedingly tedious sport takes a backseat to television commercials and halftime entertainment.

You don’t have to be smart to think, but if you think you’ll be smarter, particulary before you open your mouth. This is a lesson Joe Rogan and Jordan B. Peterson failed to heed when launching into one of the most idiotically nonsensical conversations ever recorded.

And for the romantics I’ll have a look at the money-making potential of Valentine’s Day.

Plus, car crashes, cookers and carnys descend on Canberra.

]]> This week on Your Hobby is Shit I have a look at Super Bowl Sunday and how almost every year an exceedingly tedious sport takes a backseat to television commercials and halftime entertainment.

You don’t have to be smart to think, but if you think you’ll be smarter, particulary before you open your mouth. This is a lesson Joe Rogan and Jordan B. Peterson failed to heed when launching into one of the most idiotically nonsensical conversations ever recorded.

And for the romantics I’ll have a look at the money-making potential of Valentine’s Day.

Plus, car crashes, cookers and carnys descend on Canberra.

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-10084288 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +1100 1507 1 full true Episode 31: No cushion for Whoopi! Episode 31: No cushion for Whoopi! Knowing your limitations is important, otherwise it could be Whoops for you and others.

This week on Your Hobby is Shit I look at how people (often famous ones) conflate having a skill in one area with being able to do whatever the hell they want.

Panel shows, stand-up comedy, the Winter Olympics, true crime enthusiasts, cricketers, actors and the carny cooker convoy to Canberra all cop some attention this week. Listen up!

]]> Knowing your limitations is important, otherwise it could be Whoops for you and others.

This week on Your Hobby is Shit I look at how people (often famous ones) conflate having a skill in one area with being able to do whatever the hell they want.

Panel shows, stand-up comedy, the Winter Olympics, true crime enthusiasts, cricketers, actors and the carny cooker convoy to Canberra all cop some attention this week. Listen up!

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-10039305 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +1100 1985 1 full true Episode 30: Back to School Bozos Episode 30: Back to School Bozos The kids are finally back to school, but that doesn’t mean the remaining belligerent bozos of the world stop making life difficult for the rest of us.

This week on Your Hobby is Shit, finally the tennis is over and I look at the AFLW, religious bigotry, upmarket eateries, television gameshow hosts and pillow fighting.

Also, the prediction of someone bagging the new Australian of the Year comes true, how and why conspiracist nutters demand you listen to them and some  unexpected victims of the week.

Listen up!

]]> The kids are finally back to school, but that doesn’t mean the remaining belligerent bozos of the world stop making life difficult for the rest of us.

This week on Your Hobby is Shit, finally the tennis is over and I look at the AFLW, religious bigotry, upmarket eateries, television gameshow hosts and pillow fighting.

Also, the prediction of someone bagging the new Australian of the Year comes true, how and why conspiracist nutters demand you listen to them and some  unexpected victims of the week.

Listen up!

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-9995273 Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +1100 2155 1 full true Episode 29: The Sh*ttest 100 Episode 29: The Sh*ttest 100 This week on Your Hobby is Shit I look at how Triple J listeners dismantled the credibility of The Hottest 100. There's also, music aficionados, cave diving, Grace under pressure, healthcare workers and Australia Day chaos. Sadly, tennis gets another mention too.
Listen up!

]]> This week on Your Hobby is Shit I look at how Triple J listeners dismantled the credibility of The Hottest 100. There's also, music aficionados, cave diving, Grace under pressure, healthcare workers and Australia Day chaos. Sadly, tennis gets another mention too.
Listen up!

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-9959963 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +1100 1716 1 full true Episode 28: Quiet Please! Episode 28: Quiet Please! This week on Your Hobby is Shit I look at Tennis brats, also known as tennis players. No sport attracts more petulant or entitled participants.
And whilst tennis is definitely sh*t, politics is even worse. Soon Australians will be asked to elect a thick-skinned narcissist who will pretend to lead the nation for a few years.
Plus, another holiday, this time Dubbo Zoo with the kids.
Listen up!

]]> This week on Your Hobby is Shit I look at Tennis brats, also known as tennis players. No sport attracts more petulant or entitled participants.
And whilst tennis is definitely sh*t, politics is even worse. Soon Australians will be asked to elect a thick-skinned narcissist who will pretend to lead the nation for a few years.
Plus, another holiday, this time Dubbo Zoo with the kids.
Listen up!

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-9917695 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +1100 1403 1 full true Episode 27: New Year New You Episode 27: New Year New You This week on Your Hobby is Shit, the futility of New Year Resolutions, holidays, jet-skiing, electric mountain bikes and the Novak visa saga. Listen up!

]]> This week on Your Hobby is Shit, the futility of New Year Resolutions, holidays, jet-skiing, electric mountain bikes and the Novak visa saga. Listen up!

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-9873106 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 23:00:00 +1100 2206 1 full true Episode 26: COVID strikes at YHIS Central Episode 26: COVID strikes at YHIS Central This week on Your Hobby is Shit COVID strikes very close to home and the annual ritual of pretending to care about the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
Also, I take a look at LARP, karate and model planes.
And of course, victim of the week, this one not quite as bright as he’d like to think he was. RIP.

]]> This week on Your Hobby is Shit COVID strikes very close to home and the annual ritual of pretending to care about the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
Also, I take a look at LARP, karate and model planes.
And of course, victim of the week, this one not quite as bright as he’d like to think he was. RIP.

]]> Buzzsprout-9800908 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +1100 1671 1 full true Episode 25: 'Grownups' who ride BMX bikes Episode 25: 'Grownups' who ride BMX bikes A bumper episode for the run into Christmas. This week on Your Hobby is Shit I'm looking at listener requests that are close to my own heart, those of 4X4ing, Grownups who ride BMX bikes, drumming, Big Bash cricket, forgetfulness and love of the best kind.
I'll also have a last look little dig at anti-vaxxers before they start taking up all the hospital beds.
Merry Christmas.

]]> A bumper episode for the run into Christmas. This week on Your Hobby is Shit I'm looking at listener requests that are close to my own heart, those of 4X4ing, Grownups who ride BMX bikes, drumming, Big Bash cricket, forgetfulness and love of the best kind.
I'll also have a last look little dig at anti-vaxxers before they start taking up all the hospital beds.
Merry Christmas.

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-9768215 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +1100 1740 1 full true Episode 24: Christmas Special Episode 24: Christmas Special Big Christmas special this week. Obsessive decorators, Christmas celebrity video messages, fines for stand-up paddleboarders, Boxing Day and even some advice for Tony Robbins disciples.

And, whenever rugby league has had a few quiet weeks on the atrocity front, it only means that when it reappears it’s going to be beyond bad, even by rugby league standards.

]]> Big Christmas special this week. Obsessive decorators, Christmas celebrity video messages, fines for stand-up paddleboarders, Boxing Day and even some advice for Tony Robbins disciples.

And, whenever rugby league has had a few quiet weeks on the atrocity front, it only means that when it reappears it’s going to be beyond bad, even by rugby league standards.

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-9721687 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +1100 1679 1 full true Episode 23: Circus Freaks Episode 23: Circus Freaks This week Your Hobby is Shit investigates hobbies that fall under the umbrella of circus. There's plenty of them and most are shit.
I've also got a dick pic update and prepare you for the surge of hobby enthusiasts that will embark on short-lived passions over the next month or so.
And of course, Victim of the Week, who on this occasion is genuinely deserving of the accolade.

]]> This week Your Hobby is Shit investigates hobbies that fall under the umbrella of circus. There's plenty of them and most are shit.
I've also got a dick pic update and prepare you for the surge of hobby enthusiasts that will embark on short-lived passions over the next month or so.
And of course, Victim of the Week, who on this occasion is genuinely deserving of the accolade.

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-9677965 Tue, 07 Dec 2021 23:00:00 +1100 1640 full false Episode 22: Sex Dolls and Wargames Episode 22: Sex Dolls and Wargames This week Your Hobby is Shit scrutinises the growing interest in Sex Dolls, then delves into those most likely to need them, grownups who play miniature wargames.

There’s also volunteering, the torture of corporate comedy and a genius response in Victim of the Week.

]]> This week Your Hobby is Shit scrutinises the growing interest in Sex Dolls, then delves into those most likely to need them, grownups who play miniature wargames.

There’s also volunteering, the torture of corporate comedy and a genius response in Victim of the Week.

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-9641108 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +1100 1807 1 full true Episode 21: Should you homebrew or divorce? Episode 21: Should you homebrew or divorce? This week Your Hobby is Shit explores why some men homebrew beer instead of doing something constructive with their lives. And why other men, often famous ones, indulge a primal urge to disseminate pictures of the ugliest part of their body to women who haven’t requested to see it.
Plus, crying when caught, cheating, lying real estate agents and a tragic victim of the week.
Listen up!

]]> This week Your Hobby is Shit explores why some men homebrew beer instead of doing something constructive with their lives. And why other men, often famous ones, indulge a primal urge to disseminate pictures of the ugliest part of their body to women who haven’t requested to see it.
Plus, crying when caught, cheating, lying real estate agents and a tragic victim of the week.
Listen up!

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-9604877 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +1100 1949 1 full true Episode 20: Collectors, crashes, cricket, colouring, caps and coins Episode 20: Collectors, crashes, cricket, colouring, caps and coins People collect all sorts of things. This week I try to understand why. Also, zombies, light planes and caps.

Note: This episode was recorded twice, because the host is an idiot.

]]> People collect all sorts of things. This week I try to understand why. Also, zombies, light planes and caps.

Note: This episode was recorded twice, because the host is an idiot.

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-9563808 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 23:00:00 +1100 2143 1 full true Episode 19: Tough Guys Episode 19: Tough Guys Whether it be boxing, UFC, Ekky Thoomp or the largely ineffectual Tai Chi there are plenty of disturbed individuals among us who choose violent hobbies. It’s good to know who they are so we can avoid them.

Also, it’s been a sad week for bodybuilders, but a beauty for true crime fanatics.

And remember to get your beer here. There’s none better and you’ll help to keep me afloat.

https://craftcartel.com.au/product/glebe-brewing-co-the-immortal-pale-ale/

]]> Whether it be boxing, UFC, Ekky Thoomp or the largely ineffectual Tai Chi there are plenty of disturbed individuals among us who choose violent hobbies. It’s good to know who they are so we can avoid them.

Also, it’s been a sad week for bodybuilders, but a beauty for true crime fanatics.

And remember to get your beer here. There’s none better and you’ll help to keep me afloat.

https://craftcartel.com.au/product/glebe-brewing-co-the-immortal-pale-ale/

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-9523638 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +1100 1706 1 full true Episode 18: Me, me, me and me! Episode 18: Me, me, me and me! If you're not getting enough attention you're not trying hard enough.
There are a numerous strategies people employ to get the attention they think they deserve and most of them are shit, and this week Your Hobby is Shit looks at some of them including, token philanthropy, vicarious grieving, victimhood and outright lying.
Also, remember to have a read of the following article. You may or may not believe that attention seekers would stoop so low.
https://www.webworm.co/p/mlm?fbclid=IwAR1_ZORLkDGdKmsk1Mu4z4lJFzQejrTmwjPK9KcdiOdrq4fJ8PhUUacLyQY

]]> If you're not getting enough attention you're not trying hard enough.
There are a numerous strategies people employ to get the attention they think they deserve and most of them are shit, and this week Your Hobby is Shit looks at some of them including, token philanthropy, vicarious grieving, victimhood and outright lying.
Also, remember to have a read of the following article. You may or may not believe that attention seekers would stoop so low.
https://www.webworm.co/p/mlm?fbclid=IwAR1_ZORLkDGdKmsk1Mu4z4lJFzQejrTmwjPK9KcdiOdrq4fJ8PhUUacLyQY

]]> Buzzsprout-9482468 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 22:00:00 +1100 1823 1 full true Episode 17: (Hu)man's Best Friend Episode 17: (Hu)man's Best Friend It’s often said that dogs are a man’s best friend. This week on I’ll put that claim to the test.

I’ll also delve into breeds, size misconceptions, canine racism, the ridiculous things people say about their dogs, the stark differences between good dogs and bad ones and whether or not you’re even deserving of a dog at all.

]]> It’s often said that dogs are a man’s best friend. This week on I’ll put that claim to the test.

I’ll also delve into breeds, size misconceptions, canine racism, the ridiculous things people say about their dogs, the stark differences between good dogs and bad ones and whether or not you’re even deserving of a dog at all.

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-9441327 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +1100 1913 1 full true Episode 16: Muscles are redundant! Episode 16: Muscles are redundant! Gyms are a haven for talentless, predatory, self-obsessed posers who have more in common with a budgerigar than you might think.
This week Your Hobby is Shit runs a critical eye over gym junkies, their obsession with mirrors and reluctance to do proper exercise.
I also pose the reasonable question, 'Why would anyone lift anything that they don't have to?' and have a few strong words regarding change room etiquette.

]]> Gyms are a haven for talentless, predatory, self-obsessed posers who have more in common with a budgerigar than you might think.
This week Your Hobby is Shit runs a critical eye over gym junkies, their obsession with mirrors and reluctance to do proper exercise.
I also pose the reasonable question, 'Why would anyone lift anything that they don't have to?' and have a few strong words regarding change room etiquette.

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-9401089 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 22:00:00 +1100 1794 1 full true Episode 15: Urine is not a drink! Episode 15: Urine is not a drink! According to practitioners of urine therapy, your wee-wees can be used to enhance your physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. You could believe this, or you could wake up to yourself and realise you’re a gullible and disgusting cretin.

This week Your Hobby is Shit looks at the croc of rubbish that is urine therapy and the sad desperados who peddle the claptrap.

]]> According to practitioners of urine therapy, your wee-wees can be used to enhance your physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. You could believe this, or you could wake up to yourself and realise you’re a gullible and disgusting cretin.

This week Your Hobby is Shit looks at the croc of rubbish that is urine therapy and the sad desperados who peddle the claptrap.

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-9319061 Wed, 06 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +1100 1401 1 full true Episode 14: Supporting an NRL team Episode 14: Supporting an NRL team NRL stands for Neanderthal Running Loose and the players do their best to live up to the acronym. If Rugby League didn’t exist, our prisons would be much fuller, so the game does serve a valuable role in society.

This week is NRL grand final week and I’m looking at all 16 NRL clubs to see what if anything each has to offer.

]]> NRL stands for Neanderthal Running Loose and the players do their best to live up to the acronym. If Rugby League didn’t exist, our prisons would be much fuller, so the game does serve a valuable role in society.

This week is NRL grand final week and I’m looking at all 16 NRL clubs to see what if anything each has to offer.

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-9277524 Wed, 29 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +1000 2613 1 full true Episode 13: Supporting an AFL team Episode 13: Supporting an AFL team Do you live in the present or rely on nostalgia to get you through life? Your answer could well depend on which football team you support. For AFL Grand Final week I take a look at how being a fan of each of the 18 teams is likely to impact your life.
Don't worry if you're not a footy fan, there's plenty of gags for you, some cautionary tales, plus examples of the risks attached to deifying morons.
Next week, I'l tear all the NRL teams a new one to help celebrate rugby league's grand final week.

]]> Do you live in the present or rely on nostalgia to get you through life? Your answer could well depend on which football team you support. For AFL Grand Final week I take a look at how being a fan of each of the 18 teams is likely to impact your life.
Don't worry if you're not a footy fan, there's plenty of gags for you, some cautionary tales, plus examples of the risks attached to deifying morons.
Next week, I'l tear all the NRL teams a new one to help celebrate rugby league's grand final week.

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-9237461 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +1000 2520 1 full true Episode 12: Dibber Dobbers Episode 12: Dibber Dobbers Is dobbing un-Australian, or are we in fact a nation encouraged to be dibber-dobbers?

This week a man known for his onion eating, homophobia, misogyny and even having a dabble in politics – the one and only Tony Abbott – joins Your Hobby is Shit (well I think it was him anyway) for a discussion on dobbing.

Abbott has never been fined for wearing Budgie Smugglers, but was last week fined for not wearing a mask after being dobbed on by a member of the public.

]]> Is dobbing un-Australian, or are we in fact a nation encouraged to be dibber-dobbers?

This week a man known for his onion eating, homophobia, misogyny and even having a dabble in politics – the one and only Tony Abbott – joins Your Hobby is Shit (well I think it was him anyway) for a discussion on dobbing.

Abbott has never been fined for wearing Budgie Smugglers, but was last week fined for not wearing a mask after being dobbed on by a member of the public.

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-9197674 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +1000 2026 1 full true Episode 11: Subterfuge in Masculinity Episode 11: Subterfuge in Masculinity A pair of scissors and a steady hand is where Manscaping should have started and finished. But of course, some entrepreneurial parasite identified a gap in the vanity market and Manscaping became an industry. In this week’s episode I investigate whether or not this is a good thing. Of course, it’s not.

Then the game of Poker gets a going over. Once a game played among bored friends and families, Poker players are now heroes to the sort of confused men who also manscape and watch UFC. A game built on deceit and dishonesty has been glorified and become a legitimate pursuit. What could possibly go wrong? Heaps.

]]> A pair of scissors and a steady hand is where Manscaping should have started and finished. But of course, some entrepreneurial parasite identified a gap in the vanity market and Manscaping became an industry. In this week’s episode I investigate whether or not this is a good thing. Of course, it’s not.

Then the game of Poker gets a going over. Once a game played among bored friends and families, Poker players are now heroes to the sort of confused men who also manscape and watch UFC. A game built on deceit and dishonesty has been glorified and become a legitimate pursuit. What could possibly go wrong? Heaps.

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-9158199 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +1000 2059 1 full true Episode 10: Golf (and Love) Episode 10: Golf (and Love) Golf is probably the most effective hobby ever invented by man to assist in his bid to circumvent maturity and responsibility.
A lot of men (and an increasing number of women) claim to love golf, but do they love the game or just playing it? And what does this 'love' say about them?
I'll also take a look at what love is and how it is often confused for lust, a mistake that can be made by the best of us.
The question of why golfers are given archetypal alpha nicknames will be investigated. There's plenty of laughs to be had at the expense of the son-in-law of one of the greatest golfers of all time. And I'll argue how golf can actually be a really good hobby, so long as the player understands what love is.
Listen up!

]]> Golf is probably the most effective hobby ever invented by man to assist in his bid to circumvent maturity and responsibility.
A lot of men (and an increasing number of women) claim to love golf, but do they love the game or just playing it? And what does this 'love' say about them?
I'll also take a look at what love is and how it is often confused for lust, a mistake that can be made by the best of us.
The question of why golfers are given archetypal alpha nicknames will be investigated. There's plenty of laughs to be had at the expense of the son-in-law of one of the greatest golfers of all time. And I'll argue how golf can actually be a really good hobby, so long as the player understands what love is.
Listen up!

]]> Buzzsprout-9120905 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000 2161 1 full true Episode 9: Poverty or Status Anxiety? Episode 9: Poverty or Status Anxiety? In the 'Lucky Country'  of Australia we're encouraged to believe that we can 'have a go' at whatever we want. And this is true, so long as you're wealthy and probably white.
This week I take a look at what hobbies the rich can afford and what's left for the poor. Also, how luck and even our names can affects our lives and opportunities. Listen up!

]]> In the 'Lucky Country'  of Australia we're encouraged to believe that we can 'have a go' at whatever we want. And this is true, so long as you're wealthy and probably white.
This week I take a look at what hobbies the rich can afford and what's left for the poor. Also, how luck and even our names can affects our lives and opportunities. Listen up!

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-9083191 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +1000 1620 1 full true Episode 8: Drinking Episode 8: Drinking This week Your Hobby is Shit analyses Drinking, a hobby that if done properly is easily the best hobby you will ever have.

I’ll give you some dos and don’ts plus some lockdown survival tips, all of which you should probably ignore. And of course, I’ll discuss those hobbyists who try and turn our favourite pastime of drinking into something that it isn’t. Listen up!

]]> This week Your Hobby is Shit analyses Drinking, a hobby that if done properly is easily the best hobby you will ever have.

I’ll give you some dos and don’ts plus some lockdown survival tips, all of which you should probably ignore. And of course, I’ll discuss those hobbyists who try and turn our favourite pastime of drinking into something that it isn’t. Listen up!

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-9046885 Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +1000 2004 1 full true Episode 7: Influencers Episode 7: Influencers This week Your Hobby is Shit presents a character assassination of Influencers – facile grifters who are a sad indictment on society. I’ll investigate how these genetically gifted narcissists sell sex yet lack the courage to do it authentically and how one man would be besieged with a murderous rage simply by knowing of their existence. Listen up! 

]]> This week Your Hobby is Shit presents a character assassination of Influencers – facile grifters who are a sad indictment on society. I’ll investigate how these genetically gifted narcissists sell sex yet lack the courage to do it authentically and how one man would be besieged with a murderous rage simply by knowing of their existence. Listen up! 

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-9009142 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +1000 1909 1 full true Episode 6: Rock Climbing (Indoor and Outdoor) Episode 6: Rock Climbing (Indoor and Outdoor) In response to numerous listener requests, this week on Your Hobby is Shit I investigate rock climbing.  Combined with the usual hobby analysis I'll also attempt to ascertain why indoor rock climbers are the sort of people who sleep with the light on, whereas outdoor climbers are thrill-seeking exhibitionists with a strong desire to die. 
I'll also share a brutal yet funny incident relating to last week's episode on Foodies and an assessment of Australia's performance at the Olympics.

]]> In response to numerous listener requests, this week on Your Hobby is Shit I investigate rock climbing.  Combined with the usual hobby analysis I'll also attempt to ascertain why indoor rock climbers are the sort of people who sleep with the light on, whereas outdoor climbers are thrill-seeking exhibitionists with a strong desire to die. 
I'll also share a brutal yet funny incident relating to last week's episode on Foodies and an assessment of Australia's performance at the Olympics.

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-8971813 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +1000 1766 1 full true Episode 5: Foodies Episode 5: Foodies After air to breathe the second most essential need of a human is food to eat, yet bizarrely, for many being a 'Foodie' is a hobby.
This week Your Hobby is Shit investigates the slippery slope to oblivion society is on when it makes celebrities of people who cook your food. I also look at the empty individuals who jump on the bandwagon and start identifying as 'Foodies'.
In case you're one of the few people on earth who missed my Homeschooling joke here's a link to it.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggcwhLdFlrk"
And if you're interested in viewing the only public record in existence of me sliding into the world of foodies, the people at ABC television have taken it down. I'll investigate. 

]]> After air to breathe the second most essential need of a human is food to eat, yet bizarrely, for many being a 'Foodie' is a hobby.
This week Your Hobby is Shit investigates the slippery slope to oblivion society is on when it makes celebrities of people who cook your food. I also look at the empty individuals who jump on the bandwagon and start identifying as 'Foodies'.
In case you're one of the few people on earth who missed my Homeschooling joke here's a link to it.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggcwhLdFlrk"
And if you're interested in viewing the only public record in existence of me sliding into the world of foodies, the people at ABC television have taken it down. I'll investigate. 

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-8935775 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +1000 1807 1 full true Episode 4: Olympics Episode 4: Olympics According to Australian commentator and sports nerd Bruce Macavaney, the Tokyo Olympics of 2021 are 'the most anticipated Olympics ever'. Does Bruce take us all for idiots? Or, in these bizarre times, is he absolutely right?
Amidst the regular drivel, this week Your Hobby is Shit looks at the largest collection of hobbyists on the planet - The Olympic Games - if they'll even happen, contingency plans for if they don't, liars, cheats,  previous Olympic champions and others who weren't so good.



]]> According to Australian commentator and sports nerd Bruce Macavaney, the Tokyo Olympics of 2021 are 'the most anticipated Olympics ever'. Does Bruce take us all for idiots? Or, in these bizarre times, is he absolutely right?
Amidst the regular drivel, this week Your Hobby is Shit looks at the largest collection of hobbyists on the planet - The Olympic Games - if they'll even happen, contingency plans for if they don't, liars, cheats,  previous Olympic champions and others who weren't so good.



]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-8897368 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +1000 1552 1 full true Episode 3: Yogi Perverts (which is all of them) Episode 3: Yogi Perverts (which is all of them) This week Your Hobby is Shit takes an in depth look at yoga. Established thousands of years ago in ancient India, I explore how yoga has evolved into a Ponzi scheme and become a magnet for unhinged woman, pseudo-spiritualists, sexual predators and even those who enjoy a good old-fashioned fart.

]]> This week Your Hobby is Shit takes an in depth look at yoga. Established thousands of years ago in ancient India, I explore how yoga has evolved into a Ponzi scheme and become a magnet for unhinged woman, pseudo-spiritualists, sexual predators and even those who enjoy a good old-fashioned fart.

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-8861253 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +1000 1645 1 full true Episode 2: Stand-up paddle-boring (SUP) Episode 2: Stand-up paddle-boring (SUP) This week Your Hobby is Shit looks at perhaps the most boring activity ever invented. Wholeheartedly endorsed by the uninspired middle classes, stand-up paddle-boarding is less stimulating than listening to some vapid clown talk about their investments portfolio. But apparently, it's great for the core. Of course it is.

]]> This week Your Hobby is Shit looks at perhaps the most boring activity ever invented. Wholeheartedly endorsed by the uninspired middle classes, stand-up paddle-boarding is less stimulating than listening to some vapid clown talk about their investments portfolio. But apparently, it's great for the core. Of course it is.

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-8824541 Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +1000 1122 1 full true Bonus Episode: Disease friendly! Bonus Episode: Disease friendly! Your Hobby is Shit is back with an in-between bonus episode which takes a look at the societal scourge that are Anti-vaxxers and has a crack at their cowardly counterparts who claim to be 'vaccine hesitant'.

]]> Your Hobby is Shit is back with an in-between bonus episode which takes a look at the societal scourge that are Anti-vaxxers and has a crack at their cowardly counterparts who claim to be 'vaccine hesitant'.

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-8811580 Mon, 05 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +1000 1663 1 full true Episode 1: Cyclists are Shit! Episode 1: Cyclists are Shit! Your Hobby is Shit kicks off by examining the lowest hanging fruit in the world of hobbies - cyclists and cycling.

]]> Your Hobby is Shit kicks off by examining the lowest hanging fruit in the world of hobbies - cyclists and cycling.

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-8787307 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +1000 1316 1 full true Your Hobby Is Shit - Trailer Your Hobby Is Shit - Trailer Get ready to have your hobby exposed for what it really is, shit! Episode 1 - dropping soon.  Hosted by Sean Woodland 

]]> Get ready to have your hobby exposed for what it really is, shit! Episode 1 - dropping soon.  Hosted by Sean Woodland 

]]> Sean Woodland Buzzsprout-8773501 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +1000 120 1 trailer true