Mark McKinney Needs a Hobby Season 1 Episodes

Episode 1

Birding

22 mins

Mark McKinney learns everything there is to know about birding and bird-watching - which, apparently, are two different things.

Episode 2

Historical Re-Enactment

Mark McKinney joins his hobbyist host and travels to Ontario's Kawarthas to spend two days living as a 14th century knight.

Episode 3

Barbershop Quartet Singing

Mark McKinney joins a Toronto-based barbershop quartet as he learns the techniques that go into the art of singing in harmony.

Episode 4

Watersports

Mark McKinney explores a cross section of aquatic sports including bodyboarding, synchronized swimming, and sailing on a 110 foot Tall Ship.

Episode 5

Robots

Mark McKinney visits San Jose, California to explore the world of robotics, where he shops for the parts required to build his dream hockey bot.

Episode 6

Puppetry

Mark McKinney joins columnist, food critic, and avid amateur puppeteer, James Chatto, to learn about the art of puppetry.

Episode 7

Pop Culture Collecting

Joined by 'Superstore' cast mate Ben Feldman, Mark McKinney visits Sherman Oaks Antique Mall to learn about the allure of vintage treasures.

Episode 8

Fly Fishing

Mark McKinney heads off to the wilderness of Southern Ontario and the Grand River to learn all about the wide world of fly fishing.

Episode 9

Italian Cooking

Mark McKinney is joined by comedians Debra DiGiovanni and Margaret Cho to learn the trade of Italian cooking and baking.

Episode 10

Dancing

After being humiliated at a wrap party, Mark McKinney joins an old friend to explore and develop skills in a variety of forms of dance.