S02E01 Cheesemaking with Brendan Girak

In today's episode, Pete and Kayla reflect on the whirlwind that has been Series 2.Thank you so much to all of our wonderful guests and our lovely listeners - we really have had such a blast recording this podcast, and can't wait to share series 3 with you in 2025.While you're waiting, follow us on instagram at http://www.instagram.com/howihobbysign up to our newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/subscribeand please, tell just one person about this podcast - word of mouth is still the best way to spread a DIY podcast like how i hobby, and we want to share these joyful episodes with as many people as possible!Get involved and let us know about your cool hobbies, too, at [email protected]!K&PWritten and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete FalconerMusic, audio editing and video editing by Pete FalconerArtwork by Laura Walsh - https://laurajanewalsh.co.ukAnimation by Kayla Lean#Hobby #hobbies #comedy #podcast #newpodcast #2025wrapped #wrapped #newyear #interviews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, we've got a great interview with Duncan Brown, whose hobby is making beekeeping! We talk to Duncan about all the sub-hobbies that grew out of beekeeping, how it really taught him a new appreciation for the importance of wildlife preservation, and how you might not need as much space as you thought to start beekeeping!  Plus, Kayla talks about her hobby of hiking! Links The British Beekeepers Association: https://www.bbka.org.ukSouth Chilterns Beekeepers Association: https://www.scbka.org/How honey is made: https://honey.com/about-honey/how-honey-is-madeSome great UK hikes: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/walkingAnd some in Canada: https://frontier-canada.co.uk/general/discover-8-of-canadas-most-scenic-hiking-trails/Toodles!K&P Be a part of the how i hobby community: • Subscribe, rate, and review at Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5pXAB49GLMptHU9K3AX46P?si=1d00776af8094105) Apple podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-i-hobby/id1713641479) or wherever you get your podcasts!• Sign up to the how i hobby newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/ for behind the scenes photos and chat• You can gaze at our beautiful faces at http://www.youtube.com/@howihobbypod• Come and say hi to us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/howihobby Written and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete FalconerMusic, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer - peterfalconer.co.ukArtwork by Laura Walsh - laurajanewalsh.co.ukAnimation by Kayla [email protected] #beekeeping #bees #honey #beekeeper #bee #savethebees #beekeeperslife #outdoors #hiking #hobbies #podcast #comedy #interview #howihobby #hobby #hobbies #hobbyist #hobbyists #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #podcasters #podcastshow #newepisode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, we've got a great interview with Kelsey Mulvey, whose hobby is cooking!We talk to Kelsey about challenging yourself to improve in your hobby, family recipes passed down through generations, and there’s some unexpected Old School Kylie Minogue, too.Also, Kayla chats about her hobby of basketball!LinksYou can read Kelsey’s writings at https://www.kelseymulvey.com and her article on cooking on Apartment Therapy here: https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/52-weeks-cooking-challenge-37382839Tips on how to get into cooking if you’ve never cooked before: https://www.eater.com/2020/4/3/21203517/easy-cooking-recipes-tips-tricks-roast-chicken-vegetables-rice-beansGet started with basketball: https://www.basketballengland.co.uk/get-involved/play/getting-started/Watch mascots playing basketball!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XurTTQnVS28 Toodles!K&PBe a part of the how i hobby community: • Subscribe, rate, and review at Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5pXAB49GLMptHU9K3AX46P?si=1d00776af8094105) Apple podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-i-hobby/id1713641479) or wherever you get your podcasts!• Sign up to the how i hobby newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/ for behind the scenes photos and chat• You can gaze at our beautiful faces at http://www.youtube.com/@howihobbypod • Come and say hi to us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/howihobbyWritten and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete FalconerMusic, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer - peterfalconer.co.ukArtwork by Laura Walsh - laurajanewalsh.co.ukAnimation by Kayla [email protected]#cooking #eating #food #moneysaving #basketball #Celtics #hobbies #podcast #comedy #interview #howihobby #hobby #hobbies #hobbyist #hobbyists #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #podcasters #podcastshow #newepisode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, we've got a great interview with Meg Possamai, whose hobby is salsa dancing!We talk to Meg about how she rediscovered her love of salsa during the Covid lockdowns, and how she balances her hobbies with work and raising a family… plus could there be murder on the dancefloor following Pete’s brutal Season 1 attack on salsa?  Also, Pete discusses his hobby of watching horror movies!LinksLearn the basic Salsa step right now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV8cDpJa2f4The history of salsa: https://www.salsavida.com/articles/history-of-salsa-dance/The Evolution of Horror podcast: www.evolutionofhorror.com Article on why horror is the most important movie genre: https://www.ign.com/articles/why-horror-is-the-most-important-movie-genre Toodles!K&PBe a part of the how i hobby community: • Subscribe, rate, and review at Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5pXAB49GLMptHU9K3AX46P?si=1d00776af8094105) Apple podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-i-hobby/id1713641479) or wherever you get your podcasts!• Sign up to the how i hobby newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/ for behind the scenes photos and chat• You can gaze at our beautiful faces at http://www.youtube.com/@howihobbypod • Come and say hi to us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/howihobbyWritten and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete FalconerMusic, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer - peterfalconer.co.ukArtwork by Laura Walsh - laurajanewalsh.co.ukAnimation by Kayla [email protected]#dancing #salsa #cuban #horror #movies #horrormovies #hobbies #podcast #comedy #interview #howihobby #hobby #hobbies #hobbyist #hobbyists #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #podcasters #podcastshow #newepisode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, we've got a great interview with Miranda, whose hobby is making chainmail!We talk to Miranda about how her hobby taught her about patience, adjusting your ambitions as your skills improve, and getting a kick out of having a niche hobby!We also chat about Miranda’s immensely popular Lord of the Rings content, and the joy of being part of an inclusive fan community!Plus, Pete talks about his hobby of cryptic crosswords!LinksMiranda’s instagram feed - follow for Tolkien Tuesdays! https://www.instagram.com/exlibrismirHistoric European Martial Arts: https://www.hemaalliance.comGet started with a chainmail kit: https://chainmailjoe.comSee how the people at WETA made chainmail for the Lord of the Rings movies (it’s crazy!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyXeHccKTDsA quick guide to demystifying cryptic crosswords: https://www.indigoextra.com/how-to-solve-cryptic-crosswordsInside No.9: The Riddle of the Sphinx (UK only): https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08h7trr/inside-no-9-series-3-3-the-riddle-of-the-sphinx Toodles!K&PBe a part of the how i hobby community: • Subscribe, rate, and review at Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5pXAB49GLMptHU9K3AX46P?si=1d00776af8094105) Apple podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-i-hobby/id1713641479) or wherever you get your podcasts!• Sign up to the how i hobby newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/ for behind the scenes photos and chat• You can gaze at our beautiful faces at http://www.youtube.com/@howihobbypod • Come and say hi to us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/howihobbyWritten and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete FalconerMusic, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer - peterfalconer.co.ukArtwork by Laura Walsh - laurajanewalsh.co.ukAnimation by Kayla [email protected]#chainmail #renfaire #craft #lordoftherings #lotr #tolkien #crosswords #puzzles #leagueofgentlemen #hobbies #podcast #comedy #interview #howihobby #hobby #hobbies #hobbyist #hobbyists #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #podcasters #podcastshow #newepisode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's special episode, we've got a great interview with psychologist and therapist Jourdan Travers!We talk to Jourdan about the psychology of hobbies, how having multiple hobbies is super-beneficial, and how taking up hobbies in later life can help ward off dementia, Alzheimer’s etc. Fascinating to talk to Jourdan, and we know you’re going to find it so interesting!LinksCheck out Jourdan’s (and her husband Mark’s) original article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/social-instincts/202310/why-having-too-many-hobbies-isnt-a-bad-thingToodles!K&PBe a part of the how i hobby community: • Subscribe, rate, and review at Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5pXAB49GLMptHU9K3AX46P?si=1d00776af8094105) Apple podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-i-hobby/id1713641479) or wherever you get your podcasts!• Sign up to the how i hobby newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/ for behind the scenes photos and chat• You can gaze at our beautiful faces at http://www.youtube.com/@howihobbypod • Come and say hi to us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/howihobbyWritten and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete FalconerMusic, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer - peterfalconer.co.ukArtwork by Laura Walsh - laurajanewalsh.co.ukAnimation by Kayla [email protected]#health #wellness #mentalhealth #dementia #alzheimers #psychology #hobbies #podcast #comedy #interview #howihobby #hobby #hobbies #hobbyist #hobbyists #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #podcasters #podcastshow #newepisode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, we've got a great interview with Narie Foster, whose hobby is Live Storytelling!We talk to Narie about finding new skills you didn’t know you had, the importance of authenticity, and the healing power of vulnerability.PLUS, Pete talks about his hobby of horseriding!LinksGet into storytelling at The Moth: www.themoth.orgCheck out Narie’s first full length solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe this August: https://www.instagram.com/1inachameleon/ , https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/1-in-a-chameleonToodles!K&PBe a part of the how i hobby community: • Subscribe, rate, and review at Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5pXAB49GLMptHU9K3AX46P?si=1d00776af8094105) Apple podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-i-hobby/id1713641479) or wherever you get your podcasts!• Sign up to the how i hobby newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/ for behind the scenes photos and chat• You can gaze at our beautiful faces at http://www.youtube.com/@howihobbypod • Come and say hi to us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/howihobbyWritten and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete FalconerMusic, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer - peterfalconer.co.ukArtwork by Laura Walsh - laurajanewalsh.co.ukAnimation by Kayla [email protected]#storytelling #themoth #edinburghfestival #edinburghfringe #horseriding #horses #Hobby #hobbies #podcast #comedy #interview #howihobby #hobby #hobbies #hobbyist #hobbyists #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #podcasters #podcastshow #newepisode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, we've got a great interview with Chloé Dall'Olio, whose hobby is Ecstatic Dance!We talk to Chloe about self-expression, body positivity, and finding a way to shed your inhibitions. We also look at the importance of a hobby being flexible, so that you can still enjoy it even if you’re short on time/space or maybe you’re just not fully in the mood that day. PLUS, Kayla talks about her now hobby of swimming!LinksGet into ecstatic dance: https://ecstaticdance.orgOr check out 5rhythms (a form of ecstatic dance): https://www.5rhythms.comFollow Chloé’s fashion, wellness, and lifestyle journey at www.instagram.com/chloedallolioFind your local swimming baths*: https://www.swimming.org/*that’s Northern UK speak for “swimming pool” - can you tell Pete wrote this shownote? Toodles!K&PBe a part of the how i hobby community: • Subscribe, rate, and review at Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5pXAB49GLMptHU9K3AX46P?si=1d00776af8094105) Apple podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-i-hobby/id1713641479) or wherever you get your podcasts!• Sign up to the how i hobby newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/ for behind the scenes photos and chat• You can gaze at our beautiful faces at http://www.youtube.com/@howihobbypod • Come and say hi to us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/howihobbyWritten and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete FalconerMusic, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer - peterfalconer.co.ukArtwork by Laura Walsh - laurajanewalsh.co.ukAnimation by Kayla [email protected]#ecstaticdance #5rhythms #dance #fitness #wellness #mentalhealth #swimming #Hobby #hobbies #podcast #comedy #interview #howihobby #hobby #hobbies #hobbyist #hobbyists #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #podcasters #podcastshow #newepisode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, we've got a great interview with Rob Joyce, whose hobby is weightlifting!We talk to Rob about the consequences of turning your hobby into a career, and how to pivot it back into a hobby once the work pressures stop it being fun. We also chat about the value of Just Getting Started, and not worrying about getting everything perfect right at the beginning. PLUS, Kayla talks about her hobby of Art Forgery!LinksGet into weightlifting! https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/get-inspired/23168968Follow Rob’s fitness and weightlifting tips at www.instagram.com/kaoskalisthenicsAnd if you’re in Surrey, UK, and need a job doing, visit www.profixhandymen.co.uk (Rob did a great job on Pete’s loft!)Check out Kayla’s favourite artist to forge, Margo in Margate: https://margomcdaid.comGive art forgery a try yourself: https://www.wikihow.com/Copy-a-Drawing-or-Picture-by-HandOr just take a regular old art course at your local community centre or gallery:https://ago.ca/learn/courses (Canada)https://adult.art-k.co.uk/ (UK)https://massart.edu/adults (USA)And check out this fascinating documentary about prolific art forger, Mark Landis: https://artandcraftfilm.comToodles!K&PBe a part of the how i hobby community: Subscribe, rate, and review at Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5pXAB49GLMptHU9K3AX46P?si=1d00776af8094105) Apple podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-i-hobby/id1713641479) or wherever you get your podcasts!Sign up to the how i hobby newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/ for behind the scenes photos and chatYou can gaze at our beautiful faces at http://www.youtube.com/@howihobbypod Come and say hi to us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/howihobbyWritten and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete FalconerMusic, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer - peterfalconer.co.ukArtwork by Laura Walsh - laurajanewalsh.co.ukAnimation by Kayla [email protected]#weightlifting #fitness #strength #artforgery #art #craft #crime #Hobby #hobbies #podcast #comedy #interview#howihobby #hobby #hobbies #hobbyist #hobbyists #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster#podcasters #podcastshow #newepisode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, we've got a great interview with Brendan Girak, whose hobby is cheesemaking!We talk about how Brendan deals with following instructions to the letter whilst also maintaining an experimental approach, how cheesemaking fits in with his work as a knitting megastar, and how something as precise as cheesemaking works for someone with ADHD.PLUS, Pete talks about his hobby of Geocaching!LinksBuy a kit and get into cheesemaking! UK: https://cheesemakingshop.co.uk North America: https://culturesforhealth.com/collections/cheese-kits-and-culturesBuy Brendan’s unique knitting patterns at https://www.knitwitsandyarns.comFollow Brendan on Instagram and Threads @knitwitsandyarnsGet started with geocaching anywhere in the world simply by downloading the app! https://www.geocaching.comToodles!K&PBe a part of the how i hobby community: Subscribe, rate, and review at Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5pXAB49GLMptHU9K3AX46P?si=1d00776af8094105) Apple podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-i-hobby/id1713641479) or wherever you get your podcasts!Sign up to the how i hobby newsletter at https://howihobby.beehiiv.com/ for behind the scenes photos and chatYou can gaze at our beautiful faces at http://www.youtube.com/@howihobbypod Come and say hi to us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/howihobbyWritten and produced by Kayla Lean and Pete FalconerMusic, audio editing and video editing by Pete Falconer - peterfalconer.co.ukArtwork by Laura Walsh - laurajanewalsh.co.ukAnimation by Kayla [email protected]#newepisode #podcast #comedy #interview #hobby #hobbies #cheesemaking #knitting #geocaching #craft #howihobby #adhd #neurodivergent #comedy #interview #hobbyist #hobbyists #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #podcasters #podcastshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.