What'd You Do This Weekend?

“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.

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!

…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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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”

“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!

“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!

“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!

“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!

“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!

“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!