Ep.73 All We Need Is A Stage (Axandre - Musical Theatre)

Ep.72 You Must Roll Before You Act (Cody - Dungeons & Dragons)

(Cody - Dungeons & Dragons)

In this episode, I had the honour to have Cody as my guest. He shared with me his interest in playing Dungeons & Dragons as his hobby.

This is the second time Cody is on this podcast. If you want to listen to the first episode he was on, you should check out episode Ep.57 Let The Record Spin (Cody - Collecting Vinyl).

If you like this episode and think it can be helpful to someone you are more than welcome to share it. Please find below the show notes if you want to see all the questions asked in the episode.

If you want to be on my podcast or have any questions at all, by all means, contact me through any of the platforms above.

So until the next episode... make some time for your hobby.

Take care,

Timestamp:
00:28 - Intro
00:55 - Who is Cody?
01:51 - Do you have any social media, podcast and websites you would like to share?
02:42 - What is DnD?
04:26 - How did you get introduced to DnD?
05:08 - Did you ever play DnD with your dad?
05:40 - Do you prefer playing D&D with visuals of just orally?
06:40 - Do you go into character when you are DM?
07:25 - Talking about how we are playing the same campaign.
08:44 - Do you prefer being the DM or a player?
10:29 - Are you a brutal DM or a generous one?
12:16 - Do you time every player’s moves?
13:18 - As a DM did you ever play as a character as well during a campaign?
14:08 - How long does it take you to prepare for a new campaign?
15:16 - What was the longest campaign you ever played?
15:43 - How long are your campaign?
15:57 - What are some dos and donts while playing DnD?
18:53 - Would you ever be interested in playing in a campaign placed in a different universe (Star Wars, Lord of Rings, Anime, etc.)?
20:14 - What vinyl does enjoy playing while playing your campaign?
23:09 - What is the best part about playing DnD?
25:47 - What was your biggest challenge when you first started playing DnD?
26:49 - What is your current challenge?
27:24 - Did you ever play DnD online?
28:03 - Has playing D&D helped you relax when you’re stressed?
28:51 - Did you ever make an NPC named after someone that irritates you?
29:31 - Has playing D&D ever stressed you out?
31:49 - Have you ever had an argument while playing DnD?
32:40 - What are some misconceptions about people who play D&D?
35:14 - What has DnD taught you in life?
37:11 - Do you want to present your hobby to the world or use it as your escape from reality?
38:25 - Do you have any word of advice for anyone who might be interested in this hobby?
40:07 - Do you have any social media, podcast and websites you would like to share?
41:00 - Do you have any questions for me about Dnd?
51:03 - Outro

Ep.71 Bat-Her Up (Casey - Softball)

(Casey - Softball)

In this episode, I had the honour to have Casey as my guest. She shared with me her interest in softball as her hobby.

If you like this episode and think it can be helpful to someone you are more than welcome to share it. Please find below the show notes if you want to see all the questions asked in the episode.

If you want to be on my podcast or have any questions at all, by all means, contact me through any of the platforms above.

So until the next episode... make some time for your hobby.

Take care,

Timestamp:

00:28 - Intro
01:07 - Who is Casey?
02:12 - What is softball for people you might not know what it is?
03:48 - How did you get introduced to softball?
05:49 - Do you have good hand-eye coordination?
07:01 - Did you ever have a tball card when you were young?
08:46 - What is your preferred way to throw the ball?
10:54 - Talking about properly throwing the ball.
12:31 - Was it hard to curve the ball?
14:16 - Has it ever happened that you couldn’t make a decision and ended up messing up your throw?
18:43 - What is the best thing about softball?
19:41 - Talking about playing softball in snow.
20:54 - What are the benefits for you to play competitively vs recreationally?
27:56 - How often do you play softball?
29:52 - Do you have any inspirations?
30:49 - Do you have any lucky equipment?
33:56 - What is your strongest quality (Speed, strength, etc.)?
35:47 - Did you ever injure yourself while playing softball?
38:15 - What was your biggest challenge when you first started playing softball?
38:33 - What is your current biggest challenge?
39:08 - Has playing softball helped you relax when you’re stressed?
39:47 - Has softball ever stressed you out?
41:22 - What are some misconceptions about people who play softball?
46:17 - What has softball taught you in life?
50:03 - Do you have any word of advice for anyone who might be interested in this hobby?
51:06 - Do have a social media link or website you would like to share, where can people find you?
52:30 - Do you have any questions for me about softball?
58:01 - Outro

Ep.70 Activate The Power (John - Building Gaming Computers)

(John - Building Gaming Computers)

In this episode, I had the honour to have John as my guest. He shared with me his interest in building computers as his hobby.

If you like this episode and think it can be helpful to someone you are more than welcome to share it. Please find below the show notes if you want to see all the questions asked in the episode.

If you want to be on my podcast or have any questions at all, by all means, contact me through any of the platforms above.

So until the next episode... make some time for your hobby.

Take care,

Timestamp:
00:28 - Intro
00:51 - Who is John?
01:26 - John shares his links.
02:16 - When did you get introduced to building gaming computers?
02:46 - Do you still own your first computer?
03:11 - What is the oldest computer you built and still own?
03:58 - How do you build your computers (for gaming, video editing, etc.)
04:45 - How do you go about when it comes to use AMD vs Intel, Nvidia vs AMD, fan vs water cooling?
07:29 - Talking about how when someone learns to build a computer for the first time.
08:12 - What game has pushed your computer to its full capacity?
08:46 - Is there any game that is coming out soon that will push your computer to its limits like The Witcher 3?
09:53 - How many PCs do you have?
10:41 - How many computers have you built in your life?
11:18 - Do you challenge yourself when building a PC?
13:54 - Where do you go to gain information about PC stuff?
15:09 - How long does it take you to build a gaming computer?
15:31 - Did you ever build a PC that didn’t seem to work?
17:35 - What is your biggest pet peeve when it comes to building computers?
19:05 - What would you say is the best part about building computers?
20:28 - What are some do’s and don’ts when it comes to building computers?
21:46 - What was your biggest challenge when you first started building gaming computer?
23:23 - What is your current challenge with building computers?
25:33 - What would you say are some misconceptions about people who build gaming computers?
26:57 - What has building gaming computers taught you in life?
28:03 - Has building gaming computers ever helped you relax when you’re feeling stressed?
28:57 - Has building gaming computers ever stressed you out?
31:11 - Do you want to present your hobby to the world or use it as your escape from reality?
32:36 - Do you have any word of advice for anyone who might be interested in this hobby?
34:04 - What is a good price range to build a good gaming PC?
35:15 - John shares his links
37:43 - Do you have any questions for me about building gaming computers?
41:43 - Outro

Ep.69 From Point A To Point B (Jia - Running)

(Jia - Running)

In this episode, I had the honour to have Jia as my guest. She shared with me her interest in running as her hobby.

If you like this episode and think it can be helpful to someone you are more than welcome to share it. Please find below the show notes if you want to see all the questions asked in the episode.

If you want to be on my podcast or have any questions at all, by all means, contact me through any of the platforms above.

So until the next episode... make some time for your hobby.

Take care,

Timestamp:
00:28 - Intro
01:00 - Who is Jia?
01:30 - Do you have a link or website you would like to share?/ Where can people find you?
01:54 - How did you get introduced to running?
02:39 - What is the best part about running?
04:07 - Do you ever go running during a study break?
04:24 - Do you prefer long-distance running or short distance?
04:53 - Do you prefer to run alone or with company?
05:34 - Have you done anything longer than the 100-mile run?
06:13 - Talking about hydration.
06:55 - What other equipment do you bring with you when you go running?
07:24 - What kind of music do you listen to to get motivated?
08:11 - What is your preferred terrain to run on?
09:32 - Are you the type of person that needs to reach a certain point before you take a break?
10:14 - What kind of shoes do you have?
11:23 - Is there a place on earth that you would like to go for a run?
12:00 - Do you have a smartwatch where you can keep track of your progress?
13:34 - What are some common injuries for people who run?
14:21 - Are you planning to participate in a new marathon any time soon?
15:50 - Do you have any inspiration?
18:19 - What are some misconceptions about people who are runners?
19:35 - Do you have a go too food/diet after a run?
20:24 - How did running had an impact on your perspective on life?
21:03 - Have you ever seen anything weird while running?
21:30 - What time of year and day do you prefer to go running?
22:15 - Do you want to present your hobby to the world or use it as your escape from reality?
23:12 - Has running ever stressed you out?
23:50 - What was your biggest challenge when you first started running?
24:59 - How do you treat a swollen body caused by running?
25:49 - Do you prefer to run early in the morning or mid-day?
26:08 - Do you do leg exercises while you’re sitting on a chair?
26:35 - What is your current biggest challenge?
27:42 - Do you enjoy running in the rain?
28:06 - Do you have any word of advice for anyone who might be interested in this hobby?
29:33 - Would you be interested in filming one of your runs?
30:03 - Do you have a link or website you would like to share?/ Where can people find you?
30:28 - Do you have any questions for me about running?
31:42 - Have you ever tried running in the water?
32:50 - Outro

Ep.68 Hello Out There, We’re On The Air (Ben - Hockey Broadcaster)

(Ben - Hockey Broadcaster)

In this episode, I had the honour to have Ben as my guest. He shared with me his interest in hockey broadcasting as his hobby.

00:28 - Intro
01:32 - Who is Ben?
02:26 - How did you get introduced to hockey broadcasting?
04:24 - Do you have a link or website you would like to share?/ Where can people find you?
06:37 - Talking about his experience as a hockey broadcaster.
08:50 - What do you focus on when you do your hockey broadcasting?
11:54 - Did playing hockey play a big role in becoming a hockey broadcaster?
14:45 - What is the best part about being a hockey broadcaster?
16:22 - Do you ever predict hockey plays in your head?
18:20 - What do you do to prepare for a broadcast?
21:07 - How far do you go about a player’s backstory?
22:17 - Do you prefer to broadcast alone or with company?
24:26 - What kind of equipment do you use?
26:21 - Do you save any of your recordings?
27:48 - Do you own or have access to your first recording?
29:05 - How often do you broadcast?
29:56 - Do you have a training ritual to improve your broadcast?
32:54 - What has hockey broadcasting taught you in life?
35:29 - Do you have any inspirations?
39:13 - Has broadcasting ever stressed you out?
41:59 - Do you have a checklist for when you prepare your broadcast?
42:33 - What was your biggest challenge when you first started broadcasting?
45:12 - Is it still the same challenge today?
46:05 - What are some misconceptions about people who broadcast?
47:34 - Do you have any word of advice for anyone who might be interested in hockey broadcasting?
49:50 - Do you have a link or website you would like to share?/ Where can people find you?
50:42 - Do you have any questions for me about hockey broadcasting? 
51:30 - Outro

Ep.67 Now You’re Playing With Nintendo! (Eric - Playing Nintendo Video Games)

(Eric - Playing Nintendo Video Games)

In this episode, I had the honour to have Eric as my guest. He shared with me his interest in playing Nintendo video games as his hobby.

00:28 - Intro
01:03 - Who is Eric?
01:33 - How did you get introduced to playing Nintendo video games?
03:04 - Do have a social media link or website you would like to share, where can people find you?
03:38 - How many consoles have you gone through?
04:33 - In your opinion, does a switch could as a handheld?
04:50 - What was the best console?
05:42 - What are your top 3 favourite games?
07:29 - Do you have a favourite type of controller?
09:04 - Talking about the switch controller drifting?
10:04 - What is the best part about playing Nintendo video games?
11:03 - What are some strong qualities of Nintendo compared to other consoles?
12:20 - Talking about Nintendo and the Olympics.
12:52 - Do you prefer to play Nintendo games alone or with friends?
13:32 - Talking about Super Smash Bors.
14:33 - Who is your favourite smash bros character?
15:10 - Do you like how Nintendo does a lot more indie games?
16:25 - What other franchises would work well in Nintendo?
17:06 - Do you think Nintendo should focus on more cross-platforms or more exclusives?
18:01 - What are some of your pet peeves when it comes to Nintendo as a whole?
21:05 - What could Nintendo do to improve their consols?
22:31 - Do you prefer digital or hard copies of Nintendo games?
23:39 - What was your biggest challenge when you first started playing Nintendo games?
25:12 - What is your current biggest challenge?
26:59 - What are some misconceptions about people who play Nintendo games?
28:19 - What is the balance for you between story and graphics?
30:01 - Do you want to present your hobby to the world or use it as your escape from reality?
31:39 - Do you have any word of advice for anyone who might be interested in this hobby?
32:26 - Do have a social media link or website you would like to share, where can people find you?
32:49 - Do you have any questions for me about Nintendo?
35:10 - Outro

Ep.66 We Shall Wait For The Bakes (Awa - Home Baking)

(Awa - Home Baking)

On this episode, I had the honour to have Awa as my guest. She shared with me her interest in home baking as her hobby.

If you like this episode and think it can be helpful to someone you are more than welcome to share it. Please find below the show notes if you want to see all the questions asked in the episode.

If you want to be on my podcast or have any questions at all, by all means, contact me through any of the platforms above.

So until the next episode... make some time for your hobby.

Take care,

Ep.65 The Sharp Beer Palate (Matt - Craft Beer Enthousiast)

(Matt - Craft Beer Enthousiast)

In this episode, I had the honour to have Matt as my guest. He shared with me his interest in being a craft beer enthousiast.

Matt suggested that if you are interested in learning about craft beer, you should check out your local brewery.

If you like this episode and think it can be helpful to someone you are more than welcome to share it. Please find below the show notes if you want to see all the questions asked in the episode.

If you want to be on my podcast or have any questions at all, by all means, contact me through any of the platforms above.

So until the next episode... make some time for your hobby.

Take care,

Timestamp:

00:28 - Intro
01:12 - Who is Matt?
01:43 - What is your hobby?
02:01 - Would you consider yourself a craft beer enthousiast?
02:08 - How did you get introduced to craft beer?
02:35 - Do you remember the first craft beer?
02:48 - Did you have that beer recently?
03:29 - What would you say is the best part about being a craft beer enthousiast?
04:10 - Did craft beer become popular in your hometown?
04:23 - Do you have a favourite craft beer from your hometown?
04:47 - Do you have a spreadsheet of the beers you had?
05:15 - Are you a fan of imported craft beer?
05:32 - Have you travelled anywhere (internationally) to try craft beer?
06:02 - Do you go to beer festivals in Ottawa?
06:45 - What are some key things you look for when you try a new craft beer?
07:35 - Do you collect the bottle caps, the bottles, the stickers?
08:01 - Does the art on the beer can or bottles play a role when you are selecting a craft beer?
08:18 - If you had the chance to create a design on a beer bottle or can, what would you make?
09:13 - Was there a beer can or bottle design that really stood out?
09:25 - What are your top 3 favourite craft beers?
10:36 - Did you ever do a brewery tour?
11:02 - What is the most interesting beer you ever tasted?
12:27 - Have you ever considered making your own beer?
15:02 - Are you currently working on any beers right now?
15:58 - Would you ever consider making craft beer as a side job?
16:48 - What are some misconceptions about people who are craft beer enthousiasts?
17:33 - Do you also like other types of alcohol?
18:00 - Have you ever considered making wine (Matt grows grapes in his backyard)?
18:31 - What has craft beer enthousiasm taught you in life?
19:09 - How is the beer craft community in Ottawa?
20:02 - Where do you go to get new information about craft beer?
21:15 - Do you want to present your hobby to the world or use it as your escape from reality?
21:35 - Has learning about craft beer ever stressed you out?
22:13 - Has being a craft beer enthousiast ever help you relax?
22:53 - What was your biggest challenge when you first started your hobby?
23:22 - Is there a better season for craft beer?
23:57 - Do you prefer cans or bottles?
24:19 - What is your current biggest challenge?
25:00 - Have you convinced your dad to drink any kind of craft beer?
25:27 - Do you have any word of advice for anyone who might be interested in this hobby?
27:22 - Do you have any questions for me about craft beer?
30:18 - Outro

Ep.64 Holding Water From A Rainy Day (Ami - Succulent Plant Grower)

(Ami - Succulent Plant Grower)

In this episode, I had the honour to have Ami as my guest. She shared with me her interest in growing succulent plants as her hobby.

Ami’s links
Instagram: @echielady
Garden Tags: https://www.gardentags.com/profile/ecoami 
Instagram: @echeveriasstolemyheart (Ami’s friend)

If you like this episode and think it can be helpful to someone you are more than welcome to share it. Please find below the show notes if you want to see all the questions asked in the episode.

If you want to be on my podcast or have any questions at all, by all means, contact me through any of the platforms above.

So until the next episode... make some time for your hobby.

Take care,

Timestamp:

00:28 - Intro
00:53 - Who is Ami?
01:35 - Introducing the hobby of succulent plants. What is a succulent plant?
02:24 - Do you have any social media links you would like to share with everyone?
03:27 - How did you get introduced to succulent plants?
04:36 - How big is your collection now?
05:19 - How do you organize your plants in your house?
06:54 - Are you going to move more of your plants outside next summer?
07:16 - What are some of your favourite plants?
07:59 - What is the biggest plant you own?
08:38 - Do you still own your first succulent plant?
09:15 - What are some common diseases for your plants?
13:02 - Where do you usually go to learn more about succulent plants?
13:53 - Talking about the succulent plant community.
15:23 - Is there a plant that you really want but haven’t had the chance to get yet?
17:05 - Do your children show interest in succulent plants?
17:58 - What would you say is the best part about growing succulent plants?
18:47 - Did you ever try using hyperlapse on your succulent plant growth?
19:52 - What is your current biggest challenge when you first started growing succulent plants?
21:37 - What type of equipment do you have?
25:04 - What is your current biggest challenge?
28:46 - What is a great starter plant?
29:46 - Has growing succulent plants helped you relax when you’re stressed?
31:48 - Has growing succulent plants ever stressed you out?
35:08 - What are some misconceptions about people who grow succulent plants?
37:06 - What has growing succulent plants taught you in life?
37:52 - Do you want to present your hobby to the world or use it as your escape from reality?
39:25 - Would you ever write a book on how to properly grow a plant?
41:11 - Is there any plant from any country you really want?
44:08 - Do you have any word of advice for anyone who might be interested in this hobby?
46:48 - Do you have any social media links you would like to share with everyone?
47:52 - Do you have any questions for me about succulent plants?
50:13 - Outro

Ep.63 Run Virtual, Run! (Griffin - Filming Virtual Running Videos)

(Griffin - Filming Virtual Running Videos)

On this episode I had the honour to have Griffin as my guest. He shared with me his interest in filming virtual running videos as his hobby.

Griffin’s link:
Youtube: (Love The Treadmill) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd1GuXRERb2oil7fAbDzpYQ 
Email: Lovethetreadmill@gmail.com

If you like this episode and think it can be helpful to someone you are more than welcome to share it. Please find below the show notes if you want to see all the questions asked in the episode.

If you want to be on my podcast or have any questions at all, by all means, contact me through any of the platforms above.

So until the next episode... make some time for your hobby.

Take care,

Ep.62 Wall To Wall To Avoid The Fall (Raiden- Parkour)

(Raiden - Parkour)

In this episode I had the honour to have Raiden as my guest. He shared with me his interest in doing parkour as his hobby.

Raiden’s links
Twitch: (theleafsan) https://www.twitch.tv/theleafsan/ 
Instagram: (@raiiden) https://www.instagram.com/raiiden/

If you like this episode and think it can be helpful to someone you are more than welcome to share it. Please find below the show notes if you want to see all the questions asked in the episode.

If you want to be on my podcast or have any questions at all, by all means, contact me through any of the platforms above.

So until the next episode... make some time for your hobby.

Take care,

Ep.61 Over and Under, Comfort Awaits (Melissa - Sewing)

(Melissa - Sewing)

In this episode, I had the honour to have Melissa as my guest. She shared with me her interest in sewing as her hobby.

If you like this episode and think it can be helpful to someone you are more than welcome to share it. Please find below the show notes if you want to see all the questions asked in the episode.

If you want to be on my podcast or have any questions at all, by all means, contact me through any of the platforms above.

So until the next episode... make some time for your hobby.

Take care,

Ep.60 When The End Is Near (Angela - Learning About Death)

(Angela - Learning About Death)

In this episode, I had the honour to have Angela as my guest. She shared with me her interest in learning about death her hobby.

Angela’s link:
Podcast: (People Keep Dying) http://peoplekeepdying.com/  it can be found anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Instagram: (@peoplekeepdying) https://www.instagram.com/peoplekeepdying/ 
Twitter: (@Peoplekeepdying) https://twitter.com/Peoplekeepdying 
Email: peoplekeepdying@gmail.com 

If you like this episode and think it can be helpful to someone you are more than welcome to share it. Please find below the show notes if you want to see all the questions asked in the episode.

If you want to be on my podcast or have any questions at all, by all means, contact me through any of the platforms above.

So until the next episode... make some time for your hobby.

Take care,

Ep.59 Imagination To Reality (Dan - 3D Printing & Modelling)

(Dan - 3D Printing & Modelling)

On this episode I had the honour to have Dan as my guest. He shared with me his interest in 3D printing and modelling his hobby.

Links:
3D printing sub reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/ 
Thingiverse (a place to find 3D print files): https://www.thingiverse.com/ 

If you like this episode and think it can be helpful to someone you are more than welcome to share it. Furthermore if you want to listen to short previews of upcoming and old episodes you can check out my following social media links:

Instagram @timeforyourhobby (https://www.instagram.com/timeforyourhobby/?hl=en).

Twitter @tfyhpodcast (https://twitter.com/tfyhpodcast)

If you would like to be on the show or have any questions, you can send me an email at timeforyourhobby@gmail.com

Here's my website so you can listen to it on the platform of your choice (Podbean, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Play Music, Castbox, TuneIn, Pocket Cast, Overcast, Stitcher, Google Podcast): https://timeforyourhobby.wixsite.com/podcast 

Thank you,

Time stamp
00:28 - Intro
01:06 - Who is Dan?
01:42 - How did you get introduced to 3D printing and modelling?
02:56 - When did you get your first 3D printer?
04:18 - Are you finished up upgrading your printer?
04:43 - What is your current printer?
05:46 - How long do you expect your printer to last?
06:21 - Where do you go to learn about modelling?
07:16 - Do you prefer to print for practical reasons or more none practical reasons?
07:49 - What was the first thing you printed?
08:09 - How many times out of 10 your printer messed up a project?
09:02 - How often do you use your 3D printer?
09:29 - What is the most complex and simplest thing you ever printed?
11:21 - Talking about printing a storm trooper outfit.
12:26 - What is the coolest thing you seen on that 3d modeling website?
13:18 - Where do you go to get inspiration to make a new model?
15:05 - Talking about how 3D printers can help make prosthetic limbs.
16:00 - What are some pros and cons about using a 3D printer?
19:05 - Is there anything you wanted to print but you haven’t been able to print yet?
19:31 - Is there an adhesive that helps bind individual printed pieces together?
20:07 - What would you say is the best part about 3D printing and modeling?
21:23 - What is your current biggest challenge?
22:03 - Do you still have the same challenge today?
25:26 - What has 3D taught you in life?
27:44 - Has 3D printing and modelling helped you relax when you are feeling stressed?
28:47 - Has 3D printing and modelling ever stressed you out?
29:36 - What are some misconceptions about people who do 3D printing or modelling?
31:02 - What are some good starter 3D printers?
31:54 - Do you have any word of advice for anyone who might be interested in 3D printing or modelling?
32:42 - Do you have any social media links you would like to share?
34:24 - Do you have any questions for me about 3D printing or modelling?
36:46 - Outro