We use hobbies and pastimes to fill our days and our free time. Many of us choose to paint, to draw, or perhaps to restore an old car, but how many of us choose to make our own stained glass or to solve Rubik's cubes as fast as possible? A surprising amount. Join me as I investigate these peculiar pastimes and get right to the human heart of what motivates us to find these pastimes.
It's the season 1 finale of Peculiar Pastimes! This week DP delves into the hobby that is podcasting and shares the things he has learned over the first season.
2 Dec 2022
Peculiar Pastimes: Roller Skating
Roller skating feels like a Disco era hobby that should be left in the past, but it is actually an incredibly fun and diverse hobby in the modern era. Join DP as he investigates what makes this sport just keeping on rolling.
25 Nov 2022
Peculiar Pastimes: Bouldering
Bouldering is like rock climbing, but not. There's no ropes, more padding and lots of fun. Join DP to discover what made this sport climb the ranks.
17 Nov 2022
Peculiar Pastimes: Pinhole Photography
Pinhole photography is one of the earliest known forms of photography. Its influence and craft is largely forgotten, but it does still exist as a fascinating photographic medium capable of incredible art. Join DP as he discovers the art of Pinhole Photography
10 Nov 2022
Peculiar Pastimes: Instruments, Their Repair, and the Music they Make
This week's episode is about the lost art of instrument repair. Instead of just taking in your instrument to get repaired or maintained, DP explains what it truly means to be connected to your instrument.
3 Nov 2022
Peculiar Pastimes: The Art of Stained Glass
Stained glass has been around for a long time, but its also a fun and surprisingly accessible modern hobby. Follow DP as he examines this intriguing, humbling, and awe-inspiring art form.
26 Oct 2022
Peculiar Pastimes: esports
The sport and pastime of esports has a growing popularity in pop culture, but the emotions behind it are still misunderstood. Learn a little esports history and discover what motivates this hobby into the stratosphere.
20 Oct 2022
Peculiar Pastimes: The Sport of Ultimate Frisbee
In this episode of Peculiar Pastimes DP follows the epic sport of Ultimate Frisbee. Normally just called Ultimate by its players, discover the fun and unique sport that left people chasing pieces of plastic around a field for decades.
12 Oct 2022
Peculiar Pastimes: The Art of Pizza Making
In this episode of Peculiar Pastimes DP follows the art and science of Pizza Making. Pizza, puns, and an exploration of the crazy and ubiquitous food that is the pizza pie.
5 Oct 2022
Peculiar Pastimes: Speedcubing
In this episode of Peculiar Pastimes DP follows the sport and hobby of speedcubing. The episode gives a small look at the fascinating history of the Rubik’s Cube and delves into DP's theories about what has given the hobby a lasting cultural stay.
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