Time For Your Hobby

(Stefan - Twitch Streaming)   In this episode, I had the honour to have Stefan as my guest. He shared with me his interest in twitch streaming as his hobby.   Definition: Video game live streaming is an activity where people record themselves playing games to a live audience online. The practice became popular in the mid-2010s on US based sites such as Twitch and later, YouTube, Facebook and China based sites Huya Live, DouYu, Bilibili and other services. By 2014, Twitch streams had more traffic than HBO's online service, HBO Go. Professional streamers often combine high-level play and entertaining commentary, and earn income from sponsors, subscriptions, and donations. (Source: Wikipedia contributors. (2021, June 2). Video game live streaming. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 02:53, June 8, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Video_game_live_streaming&oldid=1026436631)   Stefan's link:  Instagram: @stefancoward Twitch: @Sac330 Twitter: @ItsStefanC   Time For Your Hobby l

(Elsie - Ballroom Dancing)   In this episode, I had the honour to have Elsie as my guest. She shared with me her interest in ballroom dancing as his hobby.   Definition: Ballroom dance is a set of partner dances, which are enjoyed both socially and competitively around the world, mostly because of its performance and entertainment aspects. Ballroom dancing is also widely enjoyed on stage, film, and television. (Source: Wikipedia contributors. (2021, May 28). Ballroom dance. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 02:39, June 8, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ballroom_dance&oldid=1025606642)   Elsie's link:  World Dance Council: https://www.wdcdance.com/ World dance federation: https://www.worlddancesport.org/  Youtube (recommendation): Ballroom Backstage   Time For Your Hobby links: Website: https://timeforyourhobby.wixsite.com/podcast (click to find Apple, Spotify, Google and more) Merch: TFYHpodcast (on redbubble) Instagram: @timeforyourhobby Twitter: @tfyhpodcast Podchas

Ep.148 Art That Lives On Keyboards (Mimi - Making Keycaps)   In this episode, I had the honour to have Mimi as my guest. She shared with me her interest in making keycaps as her hobby.   Definition: Artisan keycaps are unique creation people do brings move life to ordinary keyboards. These creations are usually made with silicone and resin and the designs can be as simple or as complex as one would want.   Mimi's link:  Twitter: @Mimiatures Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mimiatures/  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mimiatures  Instagram: @mimiatures   Time For Your Hobby links: Website: Time For Your Hobby website (click to find Apple, Spotify, Google and more) Merch: TFYHpodcast (on Redbubble) Instagram: @timeforyourhobby Twitter: @tfyhpodcast Podchaser: Time For Your Hobby  Patreon: Timeforyourhobby  Email: timeforyourhobby@gmail.com     If you like this episode and think it can be helpful to someone you are more than welcome to share it and leave a review. If you want to be on my podcast or have any questi

(Matthew - Field Recording)   In this episode, I had the honour to have Matthew as my guest. He shared with me his interest in field recording as his hobby.   Definition: Field recording is the term used for an audio recording produced outside a recording studio, and the term applies to recordings of both natural and human-produced sounds. It also applies to sound recordings like electromagnetic fields or vibrations using different microphones like a passive magnetic antenna for electromagnetic recordings or contact microphones. For underwater field recordings, a field recordist uses hydrophones to capture the sounds and/or movements of whales, or other aquatic organisms. These recordings are very useful for sound designers.  (Source: Wikipedia contributors. (2021, May 24). Field recording. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 03:05, June 8, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Field_recording&oldid=1024771707)   Matthew's link:  SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/matthewwordba

(Jessica - Boxing)   In this episode, I had the honour to have Jessica as my guest. She shared with me her interest in boxing as her hobby.   Boxing is a combat sport in which two people, usually wearing protective gloves and other protective equipment such as hand wraps and mouthguards, throw punches at each other for a predetermined amount of time in a boxing ring. (Source: Wikipedia contributors. (2021, June 8). Boxing. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 03:06, June 8, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Boxing&oldid=1027464294)             Jessica's link:  Website: http://olddogboxingclub.net/  Instagram: @jesskuhgubes   Time For Your Hobby links: Website: Time For Your Hobby website (click to find Apple, Spotify, Google and more) Merch: TFYHpodcast (on Redbubble) Instagram: @timeforyourhobby Twitter: @tfyhpodcast Podchaser: Time For Your Hobby  Patreon: Timeforyourhobby  Email: timeforyourhobby@gmail.com     If you like this episode and think it can be helpful to someo

(Shereen - Stand Up Comedy)   In this episode, I had the honour to have Shereen as my guest. She shared with me her interest being a stand up comedian as her hobby.   Definition: Stand-up comedy is a comedy performance and narrative craft whereby a comedian communicates to a live audience, speaking directly to them through a microphone. The performer is commonly known as a comic, stand-up comic, comedian, comedienne, stand-up comedian, or simply a stand-up. Stand-up comedy is a dialogic monologue, or a grouping of humorous stories, jokes, and one-liners, typically called a shtick, routine, act, or set. Stand-ups may fuse props, music, magic tricks, or ventriloquism. Stand-up comedians perform quasi-autobiographical and fictionalized extensions of their offstage selves. (source: Wikipedia contributors. (2021, May 24). Stand-up comedy. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 03:09, June 8, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Stand-up_comedy&oldid=1024786522)   Shereen's link:  Websi

(Maya -  Sailing)   In this episode, I had the honour to have Maya as my guest. She shared with me her interest in sailing as her hobby.   Sailing employs the wind—acting on sails, wingsails or kites—to propel a craft on the surface of the water (sailing ship, sailboat, windsurfer, or kitesurfer), on ice (iceboat) or on land (land yacht) over a chosen course, which is often part of a larger plan of navigation. (Source: Wikipedia contributors. (2021, May 27). Sailing. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 03:10, June 8, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sailing&oldid=1025432349)   Time For Your Hobby links: Website: Time For Your Hobby website (click to find Apple, Spotify, Google and more) Merch: TFYHpodcast (on Redbubble) Instagram: @timeforyourhobby Twitter: @tfyhpodcast Podchaser: Time For Your Hobby  Patreon: Timeforyourhobby  Email: timeforyourhobby@gmail.com     If you like this episode and think it can be helpful to someone you are more than welcome to share it and lea

(Jesse -  Whiskey Enthusiast)   In this episode, I had the honour to have Jesse as my guest. He shared with me his interest in being a whiskey enthusiast as his hobby.   Definition: Whiskey Enthusiasm is the pastime of enjoying and analyzing the elements that make up different types of whiskey (strength, flavor, ingredients, etc). The great thing about whiskey is that certain regions around the world add their own specific style/flavor to make it unique (for example, scotch from Scotland).   Jesse's link:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manlymattersmedia/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCazjSchu5Gj5ontdcbQUPLw/videos  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opening-the-present/id1516035934  Twitter: @theotppod   Time For Your Hobby links: Website: Time For Your Hobby website (click to find Apple, Spotify, Google and more) Merch: TFYHpodcast (on Redbubble) Instagram: @timeforyourhobby Twitter: @tfyhpodcast Podchaser: Time For Your Hobby  Patreon: Timeforyourhobby  Email: timeforyourhobby

(Neha -  Calligraphy)   In this episode, I had the honour to have Neha as my guest. She shared with me her interest in calligraphy as her hobby.   Definition: Calligraphy (from Greek: καλλιγραφία) is a visual art related to writing. It is the design and execution of lettering with a pen, ink brush, or other writing instrument. A contemporary calligraphic practice can be defined as "the art of giving form to signs in an expressive, harmonious, and skillful manner". (source: Wikipedia contributors. (2021, June 3). Calligraphy. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 03:30, June 8, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Calligraphy&oldid=1026729501)   Neha's link:  Instagram: @calligraphyzen Twitter: @hellonehha   Time For Your Hobby links: Website: Time For Your Hobby website (click to find Apple, Spotify, Google and more) Merch: TFYHpodcast (on Redbubble) Instagram: @timeforyourhobby Twitter: @tfyhpodcast Podchaser: Time For Your Hobby  Patreon: Timeforyourhobby  Email: timeforyourho

(Dale -  Laser Engraving)   In this episode, I had the honour to have Dale as my guest. He shared with me his interest in laser engraving as his hobby.   Definition: Laser engraving is the practice of using lasers to engrave an object. Laser marking, on the other hand, is a broader category of methods to leave marks on an object, which also includes color change due to chemical/molecular alteration, charring, foaming, melting, ablation, and more. The technique does not involve the use of inks, nor does it involve tool bits which contact the engraving surface and wear out, giving it an advantage over alternative engraving or marking technologies where inks or bit heads have to be replaced regularly. (Source: Wikipedia contributors. (2021, April 1). Laser engraving. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 03:31, June 8, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Laser_engraving&oldid=1015514829)   Dale's link:  Instagram: @dalejschneider Instagram: @dendrondesignco Website: https://www.de

(Brendan - Public Speaking)   In this episode, I had the honour to have Brendan as my guest. He shared with me his interest in public speaking as his hobby.   You don’t have to overthink public speaking. You can do it in front of a crowd of 1,000,000 people or you can do it in front of 1 person, you can even do it in front of a mirror to get some more practice. Brendan mentioned that it is important you find a topic that you find interesting because it will be more interesting and you have a better chance at feeling more comfortable to talk about it. He also mentioned that public speaking is not a 1 size fits all, everyone one has their own style of public speak. I for one use my hands more than a normal human should (I do it for every podcast episode). It’s up to you to find what works best for your speaking style. (Source: Wikipedia contributors. (2021, May 22). Public speaking. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 04:03, June 8, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Public_speakin

(Ian - Collecting Typewriters)   In this episode, I had the honour to have Ian as my guest. He shared with me his interest in collecting typewriters as his hobby.   A typewriter is a mechanical or electromechanical machine for typing characters. Typically, a typewriter has an array of keys, and each one causes a different single character to be produced on paper by striking an inked ribbon selectively against the paper with a type element. At the end of the nineteenth century, the term 'typewriter' was also applied to a person who used a typing machine. (Source: Wikipedia contributors. (2021, June 6). Typewriter. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 04:22, June 8, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Typewriter&oldid=1027182466)   Ian's link:  Twitter: @AutistPod Blog: https://dailyclipper.retroid.xyz/  Reddit: u/Autistpod   Time For Your Hobby links: Website: Time For Your Hobby website (click to find Apple, Spotify, Google and more) Merch: TFYHpodcast (on Redbubble) Instagram:

(Andrew - Nerf Modding)   In this episode, I had the honour to have Andrew as my guest. He shared with me his interest in Nerf modding as his hobby.   Definition: Nerf blasters are toy that shoot foam darts or balls at a great distance. The modification of Nerf blasters include adding various types of upgrades to improve the look or functionality of the blasters (adding an air compressor, software/hardware, etc).   Andrew's link:  Youtube: AndrewG   Time For Your Hobby links: Website: Time For Your Hobby website (click to find Apple, Spotify, Google and more) Merch: TFYHpodcast (on Redbubble) Instagram: @timeforyourhobby Twitter: @tfyhpodcast Podchaser: Time For Your Hobby  Patreon: Timeforyourhobby  Email: timeforyourhobby@gmail.com     If you like this episode and think it can be helpful to someone you are more than welcome to share it and leave a review. 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...

(Syahirah - Stargazing)   In this episode, I had the honour to have Syahirah as my guest. She shared with me her interest in stargazing as her hobby.   Definition: Amateur astronomy is a hobby where participants enjoy observing or imaging celestial objects in the sky using the unaided eye, binoculars, or telescopes. Even though scientific research may not be their primary goal, some amateur astronomers make contributions in doing citizen science, such as by monitoring variable stars, double stars, sunspots, or occultations of stars by the Moon or asteroids, or by discovering transient astronomical events, such as comets, galactic novae or supernovae in other galaxies. (source: Wikipedia contributors. (2021, May 19). Amateur astronomy. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 04:48, June 8, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Amateur_astronomy&oldid=1023992086)   Syahirah's link:  Twitter: @Astro_Syahirah Instagram: @syahirah_stargazer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yuuko.ysis

(Justin - Juggling)   In this episode, I had the honour to have Justin as my guest. He shared with me his interest in Juggling as his hobby.   You know what they say? What goes up, must come down. With that being said, if you see a piano go up, you better make sure you get out of the wait when it comes down. Justin might not be able to juggle pianos yet but he is able to juggle many other things and he always enjoys challenging himself to push his juggling skills to the next level.   Justin's link:  Website: https://canadawhips.com/ Instagram:  @j.whipper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JWhipper/ Youtube: IJA Jugglers   Time For Your Hobby links: Website: Time For Your Hobby website (click to find Apple, Spotify, Google and more) Merch: TFYHpodcast (on Redbubble) Instagram: @timeforyourhobby Twitter: @tfyhpodcast Podchaser: Time For Your Hobby  Patreon: Timeforyourhobby  Email: timeforyourhobby@gmail.com     If you like this episode and think it can be helpful to someone you are more than welcome to share

(Bridget - Costuming)   In this episode, I had the honour to have Bridget as my guest. She shared with me her interest in costuming as her hobby.   Inspiration can come literally anywhere when it comes to costuming, whether it’s from a TV show, a movie, someone you know, or even something you created in a dream! Bridget has been costuming for a while now and when she watches some of her favorite tv shows she recreates identical outfits. However, some shows don’t always show the correct angles to see the whole outfit so Bridget puts on her creative hat improvises some new parts which brings the whole outfit together.   Bridget’s links: Twitter: @bridgetfalcon Website: https://www.bridgetmaguire.com/     Time For Your Hobby links: Website: Time For Your Hobby website (click to find Apple, Spotify, Google and more) Merch: TFYHpodcast  Instagram: @timeforyourhobby Twitter: @tfyhpodcast Podchaser: Time For Your Hobby  Patreon: Timeforyourhobby  Email: timeforyourhobby@gmail.com     If you like this episode and thi

(Sar - Poi)   In this episode, I had the honour to have Sar as my guest. She shared with me her interest in doing poi as her hobby.   Doing circles isn’t your only limits with poi, once you understand the physics of it you can do a whole bunch of moves to create some awesome patterns and tricks. However, poi is much more than a simple ball on a string, there’s a deep and rich history attached to it. Sar goes into great detail explaining the importance of taking in all the poi has to offer.   Sar’s links: Instagram: @sarah_____tonin   Time For Your Hobby links: Website: Time For Your Hobby website (click to find Apple, Spotify, Google and more) Merch: TFYHpodcast  Instagram: @timeforyourhobby Twitter: @tfyhpodcast Podchaser: Time For Your Hobby  Patreon: Timeforyourhobby  Email: timeforyourhobby@gmail.com     If you like this episode and think it can be helpful to someone you are more than welcome to share it and leave a review. If you want to be on my podcast or have any questions at all, by all means, contac

(Mayette - Epoxy Resin Keychain Maker)   In this episode, I had the honour to have Mayette as my guest. She shared with me her interest in being an epoxy resin key chain maker as her hobby.   Epoxy resin if a fun way to add a little personality to your key chains or pretty much anything else you want to jazz up. Mayette enjoys challenging herself by coming up with a new design. Where does she pull her inspiration from, you may ask? Pretty much anywhere and everywhere, her imagination is her only limit. From what she shared with me, she has a lot of imagination and it doesn’t seem to be running out any time soon.   Mayette’s links: Instagram: @simplymustcrafts Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SimplyMustCrafts?ref=search_shop_redirect     Time For Your Hobby links: Website: Time For Your Hobby website (click to find Apple, Spotify, Google and more) Merch: TFYHpodcast  Instagram: @timeforyourhobby Twitter: @tfyhpodcast Podchaser: Time For Your Hobby  Patreon: Timeforyourhobby  Email: timeforyourhobby@gmail.com  

(Chris - Collecting Stamps /Airmail)   In this episode, I had the honour to have Chris as my guest. He shared with me his interest in collecting stamps /airmail as his hobby.   Before looking it up online, did you know the term airmail? It’s as simple as it sounds, mail that is carried by air, so in other words planes. However, many years ago mail was mostly delivered by land or sea, it’s only once the world started using planes more and more that people have decided to try a new method of delivery of mail. Technically speaking all physical mail delivered these days are delivered by planes.   For Chris, collecting stamps and airmail allows him to learn more about our history as humans and learn how people back in the days said to each other and shared. To make this interesting, for this episode Chris shared what people shared in the past with their airmail and stamps.     Chris’s links: Website: https://www.christopherfreeze.com/  Website: check-six.com   Twitter: @ThatsMrFreeze Youtube: Christopher Freeze In

(Jason - Surfing)   In this episode, I had the honour to have Jason as my guest. He shared with me his interest in surfing as his hobby.   Mother nature can be your friend and also not your friend all at the same time. The important thing to remember is that you must always be aware of what nature can do. This is especially true when it comes to people who choose to surf. Jason fully understands that he must follow the flow of the wave and not try to fight it.    According to Jason, one of the key things that make surfing fun is not sharing your surfing location with everyone since it might make it overcrowded. Having company is always good but you don’t need the whole city’s population to be there.    Jason’s links: Twitter: @worstsongpod Website/podcast:https://worstsongpod.com/    Time For Your Hobby links: Website: Time For Your Hobby website (click to find Apple, Spotify, Google and more) Merch: TFYHpodcast  Instagram: @timeforyourhobby Twitter: @tfyhpodcast Podchaser: Time For Your Hobby  Patreon: Timef