Episodes
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“LIT THE SHABBAT”
This episode Hilary chats with her old friend, tv writer, director, actress Jessie Beth Kahnweiler (The Skinny, He’s The One) about her weekend in Los Angeles. Jessie finishes a script, attends temple, and sees the Taylor Swift concert movie. Hilary teaches a workshop, stays in bed all day watching Antique Roadshow, and goes to a clothing swap. Also discussed: Coping with feelings during the current Israel/Palestine war
You can find Jessie’s films and more on her website and follow her on instagram at @jessie_kahnweiler.
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This episode Hilary (sadly without Derek!) chats with comedian Sarah Tollemache! Sarah prepares for recording her new hour of comedy, has a show in Philly, and stresses about being underdressed at a steakhouse. Hilary has a jam packed weekend performing comedy and confesses her love for The Golden Bachelor.
Other topics discussed: Lauren Conrad staring at nothing, algorithm shame, people who are from your town, Christian coffee houses
Follow Sarah on Instagram at @ Tollemache, subscribe to her Youtube Channel and listen to her podcast Lady Journey!
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…aaaaand we’re back! So excited to bring you another season of What’d You Do This Weekend? a podcast about the things that happen between Friday night and Monday morning!
For the premiere of Season 2 we chatted with none other than New York’s greatest reporter Anne Kadet of CAFÉ ANNE! If you don’t already subscribe to her newsletter, I’m telling you it’s a must read!
Over her weekend Anne fell in love with the work of the late Robertson Davies (particularly his novel The Manticore), spent a whole day in Flushing and volunteered at her meditation center! Plus: Derek reports that his husband is now obsessed with crocheting and Hilary discovers The Jalopy in Red Hook.
New to this podcast? You can browse previous guests like Kate Micucci and Jeff Hiller here!
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"Highland Park Advertisement"
Comedian and TV writer (F is for Family, I’m Dying Up Here) Jessica Lee Williamson joins Hilary (sans Derek!!) to breakdown her weekend in Los Angeles (mostly Highland Park tbh). She attends a pre-school fundraiser, has her catalytic converter stolen, and shows her twins E.T. for the first time. Hilary has an extra large margarita, sees Picture This! at a very sweaty Union Hall, and hangs out at the dog park.
Other topics include: Adam Schiff, doesthedogdie.com, falling asleep to crime stories, bad nachos, kids on a leash and “me time”
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“Haircut”
Playwright and comedian Clayton Smith joins Hilary and Derek this episode to discuss his Easter weekend! He goes on a run with friends, has a couple comedy shows, watches the original Bladerunner, and strolls through a Sunday park vintage sale. Hilary eats ice cream in the bathtub, watches her Polish neighbors celebrate Easter and searches for a hollow chocolate bunny. Derek dog sits, has to play really bad party games and binge watches Poker Face. Plus, everyone gets a haircut! Other topics include, locked items at CVS, bachelorette parties, people on their phones during massages, male hair loss, and more.
Clayton’s producing a play that opens this week in New York called TIME BITER. Find Clayton online at @clayjaysmith!
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“Sliding Doors”
New York comedian Caitlin Reese joins Hilary and Derek this week! Caitlin goes on a really bad date with a Karen, reads A Certain Hunger and feels like the mom of her friend group. Derek marvels over the Gwyneth Paltrow trial and attends the Shakira exhibit at the Grammy Museum. Hilary buys new shoes and teaches cartooning to a bachelorette party. Other topics include: McFlurries, dating profile pictures, Sliding Doors, and bad cocktails.
Listen to Caitlin’s hour comedy special Erotic Associate and follow her on instagram @thecaitlinreese!
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“Rock-n-Roll Honeymoon”
Rockstar Suzi Moon tells Derek and Hilary all about her weekend on the podcast this week and guess what, she got married!! Listen to hear about her special weekend that includes a great bath, several cake options, and a dinner at a VFW hall. Meanwhile, Hilary is also at a wedding, but not her own! Derek feels left out since he did not attend a wedding but he does go to the House of Intuition! Also discussed, Tubi, Dick Van Dyke, tomato toast, Fedex, and cat drama.
Listen to Suzi Moon’s latest single Dumb & In Luv on Spotify, and catch her on tour right NOW!
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“Captions On”
Ex-Comedy Central exec turned self help author Tara Schuster chats about her weekend with Hilary and Derek! Her brand new book Glow in the Fucking Dark came out last week so she has her very exciting book party in LA! Plus, she’s dating someone new and he falls off the treadmill. Derek catches up on the Vanderpump Rules drama that Tara witnessed on Watch What Happens Live. Hilary sees a show at The Slipper Room and underdresses for a party in New Jersey. And of course, The Oscars!
Buy Tara’s new book Glow in the Fucking Dark and follow her online at @taraschuster!
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“A Quilt Fair”
Literary editor Zoe Quinton joins Derek and Hilary this week to share her weekend in her hometown of Santa Cruz where the weather has gone insane and there’s snow blocking the roads. She goes to a wine bar, hangs with friends, and most importantly, attends a quilt fair. Meanwhile, Derek attends the 9-5 musical, runs into an ex and sees Cocaine Bear. Hilary has the time of her life at a Honky Tonk in Queens and recalls major life events at a hotel in Santa Cruz.
Are you an author in need of an editor consultation? You can hire Zoe! Find more info at www.zoequinton.com!
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“UNDER GROUND DART RING”
Spencer Alexander, local Brooklyn artist and musician (Wild Lyfe), shares his weekend with Hilary and Derek. He has band practice, goes to an estate sale, plays with his dog and gets caught up in his dart league. Hilary watches what some people would call “too much sexual abuse content” (Women Talking, Law & Order SVU, The Innocents) and Derek visits his doctor husband’s hospital for the first time. Also discussed, Costco Samples, meeting the real Wilson from Castaway, Friday the 13th tattoos and The Staircase documentary vs. scripted. Plus, everyone pretty much forgets that it’s the Super Bowl!
Find out more about Spencer’s weekend by following us on Instagram @thisweekendpod!
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“A Big Bottle of Cranberry Juice”
New Yorker cartoonist Ellis Rosen joins Hilary and Derek this week to breakdown their first weekend of February! Ellis finishes watching Everything Everywhere All At Once, takes his daughter to her first movie theater, and drinks a really big bottle of Cranberry Juice. Hilary has a wild weekend in Atlantic City and Derek’s friend with a peanut allergy gets totally gaslighted.
Follow Ellis Rosen on Instagram and pre-order his new book Dink! Pickleball Facts Fictions & Cartoons, available this April!
Episode note: there is a little feedback issue in the 2nd half of the episode that we couldn’t get rid of, but it’s not terrible! Apologies!
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“Did God create the aliens?”
Derek and Hilary’s college bestie Corie Anderson joins the podcast this week to discuss her weekend in her home of Chicago! She has a new furnace installed, goes to the gym and watches a lot of the L Word. Meanwhile Derek witnesses a vegan donut meltdown and binges a lot of Real Housewives, Hilary sees Mike Birbiglia’s The Old Man & the Pool, dog sits, and dreams about seeing UFOs. Plus everyone goes to see M3GAN!
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“Happy Poo Year!”
Scout Durwood, comedian, singer, actress and director, join Hilary and Derek this week to breakdown her New Years Eve weekend! She hosts a burlesque show, drinks Champagne, and attends a clown party to yell “Happy Poo Year!” while working through all of her godless traditions like writing love letters to herself and burying ideas in the ground. Meanwhile, Derek builds a Target Gingerbread house and Hilary gets yelled at on the street. Also discussed: obsessive grooming, Avatar 2, the Rose Bowl and popcorn habits.
Scout Durwood’s debut feature film YouTopia will be available for VOD this coming February! Follow her on Instagram for more information.
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"The Most Random Thing About Me"
Laila Hashemi of pop punk band The Paranoyds joins Hilary this week (sans Derek!) to discuss her first weekend in LA after getting back from a long tour. She sees a fashion show at the Wiltern, attends a casino themed baby shower and celebrates her 31st birthday. Hilary hosts her annual Holiday Arts & Crafts party, wonders about being the “poor friend,” and believes The Crown is full true history.
Check out The Paranoyd’s new album Talk Talk Talk on Spotify today!
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“POETIC AND TRUE”
No guest this week! Just Hilary and Derek talking about the weekend. Topics include: Kirstie Alley’s death, LCD Soundsystem, the play “2:22,” finishing a 10-piece chicken nugget, the LA Zoo lights show and being “not at home.”
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“SBARRO”
Playwright and co-host of the podcast Beckett’s Babies Sarah Cho joins Hilary and Derek this week! Topics discussed: Ikea layouts, Sbarro Pizza, escape rooms, white girls in Seattle and whether or not we’ll be hot in our 60s?
Also an apology about the audio quality this week. We were unaware of an issue with Sarah’s computer during recording, so her audio fluctuates throughout. Our bad!
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“HOT DOG, WHISKEY”
Beth Prouty, who spearheads the Unstoppable program at the Slamdance Film Festival, joins Hilary and Derek this week to breakdown her weekend. She survives programming deliberations, pukes in a yoga class, and makes a day trip to Canada! Plus, Hilary decides its Christmas and Derek gets a free trip to Disneyland.
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“BREASTFEEDING”
Comedian and host of Sundance/AMC’s Indefensible Jena Friedman joins Hilary (no Derek!!) this week to talk about… well… breastfeeding! She’s a new mom and all that means is weekends blend together, baby! She has NO CLUE what she did this weekend!! Hilary raves about new friends in your 30s, Dunkin Donuts’ new bagel minis and The Banshees of Inisherin.
Check out the new season of Indefensible on AMC+ and stream Jena’s new hour special Ladykiller on Peacock!
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“BUMFUCK”
Bestselling thriller author Danielle Girard joins the podcast this week to talk about her weekend in Montana. Danielle works on her breath work, has some good sushi and admits she hates steak and potatoes. Derek gets a pumpkin from Scotty Tahoe’s and has to eat lunch next to a really gross man. Hilary goes to see The Paranoyds, attends too many Halloween parties and discovers Trader Joe’s cheese powder. Plus, everyone tries to understand the origin of the term “bumfuck”…?
Find Danielle’s books on Amazon, plus listen to her podcast Killer Women where ever you find your podcasts!
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“Sweater Poncho Deal Situation”
Documentary filmmaker and cat mom Jasmine Luoma chats about her weekend with Hilary and Derek this week. She looks for a Halloween costume, eats a dosa, and sees Halloween Ends (spoiler alert!). Derek travels to Palm Springs for elevated diner food and almost has to deal with his fear of heights. Hilary competes in the East Village Dog Costume Contest, goes to a punk show and leaves her new shirt at a strip club.
For more details from Jasmine, Hilary and Dereks’ weekend follow the podcast on Instagram @thisweekendpod!
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