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EPISODE · Jul 28, 2026 · 1H 55M

The Hobby Problem

from MidMen · host Paul Shirey, Sean Coyle

What happens when men stop playing?In this episode of MidMen, Paul and Sean dig into hobbies, what counts as one, why so many men lose them as careers, families, and responsibilities take over, and why having something that belongs entirely to you may be more important than it seems.They debate whether hobbies should ever become side hustles, whether expensive pastimes are worth the investment, and when collecting crosses the line from passion into obsession. Then it’s time for Hobby or Notty, a rapid-fire showdown covering everything from golf, LEGO, and woodworking to beekeeping, Warhammer, model trains, and bird watching.And stay through the end for a very special message from Paul Reubens, aka Pee-wee Herman. Yes, the real one.

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