Episode 9: The Hobbies Will Save Us All

What if the way out of our polarized era isn’t through more politics, but more hobbies? In a time when everything feels divided, hobbies might just be the thing that brings us back together (or at least a little more tolerant of our different backgrounds, perspectives, and algorithms). We explore how shared passions – whether it’s baking or birdwatching – can bridge political divides, build real community, and remind us what joy feels like. Plus: tips for finding or rediscovering the hobbies that make you feel the most like yourself. The “Who Has Time For This?” podcast is hosted and produced by Caitlin Bagley and Katie Kelly. *** FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE: Bowling Alone Robert D. Putnam 2000 Every Hobby Has a Story Niche to Meet You Podcast August 2025 'Tragic optimism': The antidote to toxic positivity Allie Volpe, BBC March 8, 2021 Joy as Resistance Isla Flaherty, The Preamble August 25, 2025 Granny Hobbies Hitha Palepu, Instagram August 22, 2025 Having Hobbies Can Really Boost Your Well-Being – Here’s How to Find One You Love Shelby Deering, Real Simple February 22, 2023 Millennials Are Dying at an Alarming Rate Elizabeth Wrigley-Field , Andrew Stokes , and Jacob Bor, Slate August 20, 2025 Remember when people used to be interesting? Ashley Embers, YouTube July 2025 The Wellness Recession is Coming: Why Community, Not Consumerism, Will Save Us Yasmine Jameelah, PopSugar July 15, 2025 I Tried 17 Hobbies in 1 Year Marina Cooley, Professor Off Duty June 4, 2025 Democrats Need More Hobbies David Litt, The Atlantic June 19, 2025 @amandasmildtakes, Instagram @emilyinyourphone, Instagram How Hobbies Have Infiltrated American Life Julie Beck, The Atlantic January 4, 2022 How Leisure Time Became Work Shirley Li, The Atlantic Dec. 1, 2021 What We Lose When We’re Priced Out of Hobbies Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic April 19, 2025 Turning a Hobby into a Habit Maya Chung, The Atlantic August 1, 2025