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Hyperfixations
by Hyperfixations
What's your Hyperfixation? What's your weird, niche area of expertise?Share it with us on HyperfixationsHosted by Nigel and Ally
Episodes
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107: Frances Glessner Lee with Courtney Smyth
Hi I am rich. Could you please do this ridiculous request for me? Don't ask me any questions. Content warning: this episode contains mentions of surgery, death, murder, suicide, misogyny This week Courtney Smyth, author of The Undetectables and 2024's The Undead Complex, and Ireland's foremost...
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106: Medieval Philosophy with Ryan Silberstein
This one goes out to Doctor Rogers... Content warning: this episode contains mentions of bodily harm (castration) This week we finish our duology of episodes about how easy it was to come up with ideas before ideas had been invented as Ryan takes on a whistle-stop tour of medieval philosophy. In...
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105: Narratology and Narrative Theory with Steven Cousler
Let's hope our professors hear this one... Content warning: this episode contains mentions of transphobia, bodily functions (defecation), conflict We're back late after having to factory reset my laptop for our most inscrutable episode yet, as Steven achieves his goal of coming on this show and...
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104: Rivers of London and a Conversation with Ben Aaronovitch
It's London, innit Content warning: this episode contains mentions of sex, stereotyping, death, zombies, nuclear annihilation, existentialism murder, mental health issues, the Nazis Editor's note - the quality of this call recording is a bit crackly at the start of the episode but evens out as it...
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103: Baldur's Gate III with Amethysa
Down, down, down, by the river... Content warning: this episode contains mentions of death, murder, bodily functions (urination), sex Please note - this episode was recorded prior to the announcement that Larian would not be working on Baldur's Gate 4 This week on Hyperfixations, Amethysa, Ally,...
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102: Best Picture Winners with Ally Keegan (featuring guest host Louise Claffey)
And the Academy Award for Best Podcast goes to... Content warning: this episode contains mentions of strained parental relationships, ableism, divorce, nuclear radiation, domestic terrorism and the 9/11 terror attacks, self-mutilation, racism This week the episode 100 celebrations conclude as…
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101: Rot and Decay in FromSoftware Games with Nigel McKeon (featuring guest host Louise Claffey)
The fire fades... Content warning: this episode contains mentions of death, rot, decay, existentialism, murder, genocide, cosmic dread, unwanted medical procedures, unwanted bodily transformations Please note - this episode contains mild spoilers for the plots of Elden Ring, Dark Souls III, and...
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100: Hyperfixations with Ally Keegan & Nigel McKeon (featuring guest host Louise Claffey)
Hey guys, we've reached a hundred episodes; take us seriously now. Content warning: this episode contains mentions of nuclear warfare, nuclear annihilation, the genocide in Palestine, the Unabomber, the 9/11 terror attacks This week it's Hyperfixations' 100th episode, and Louise from episode 1...
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99: Colour Theory with Graham
Yellow and blue makes green! Yellow and blue makes green! Content warning: this episode contains mentions of bodily functions (urination), mental illness Editor's note - Graham's audio becomes a bit choppy in the middle of the episode, I have done my best to clean it up, it does return to normal...
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98: Immersive Theatre with Caleb Zane Huett
Put on your mask and let's get into it This week, Caleb Zane Huett, children's author, and one of the founders of Haunted Table Games - the company behind the ultra successful Triangle Agency, sits down with Ally and Nigel to discuss the world of immersive theatre. In this episode we discuss...
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97: Earthsea with Nick
It's time for some slept on fantasy Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions or discussions of racism, misogyny, transphobia, Nazis This week, Nick joins Ally and Nigel to talk about Ursula K. Le Guin's classic series Earthsea. In this episode we discuss daoist philosophical influences…
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96: Drag Race with Jenny Maguire
If you don't love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions or discussions of racism, misogyny, transphobia, homophobia, arson, negligence, drowning This week, Jenny Maguire sits down with Ally and Nigel to dive headlong into the insane...
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95: Dragon Age with Ella Watts
It's Christian allegory at its ham-handed best Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions or discussions of religious abuse, religious trauma, historical religious abuse, sexism, ableism, homophobia, racism, genocide, sexual trauma, sexual abuse, rape, Islamophobia, slavery, child death…
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94: The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog with David Devereux
Sonic is dead and we have killed him Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions or discussions of Adolf Hitler, queerphobia Dev joins Ally and Nigel for a murder mystery investigation. Who's dead, you ask? Sonic the Hedgehog! In this episode, we discuss the game's surprising links to the...
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93: Fairy Tales with Ellen Farr
There is no such thing as the canon Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions or discussions of sexual assault, misogyny Ellen returns to the pod to discuss her passion: fairy tales. We talk about iterative cycles of myth, being terrified as children, how there is no one true version of…
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92: Child Acting with Ansley Kopp
Our frontal lobes aren't even fully developed Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions or discussions of labour exploitation, child exploitation, drug abuse, alcohol abuse, medication, psychosis, predatory behaviour towards children, method acting, Jared Leto, Harvey Weinstein, sexism,...
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91: Superliminal Latency with Phoebe A. Xavier
There are only a finite amount of story ideas, but infinite permutations. Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions or discussions of drug use, alcohol use, sex and porn, gore Phoebe A. Xavier is a sci-fi comic book writer, and today joins Ally and Nigel to discuss her recently released…
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90: Animorphs with Floyd Blaikie
Have I read Animorphs? Yes yes yes yes. Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions or discussions of lgenocide, war, child soldiers Let it never be said we can't be both serious and silly. Floyd brings us Animorphs to discuss this week, and what starts off as a fairly innocuous chat about…
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89: A Day of Fallen Night with Samantha Shannon
Return to the world of Priory... Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions or discussions of racism, sexism Samantha Shannon is the author of the bestselling The Bone Season series, and the smash-hit Priory of the Orange Tree, and joins Ally and Nigel to discuss its upcoming prequel, A Day…
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88: Trains with Gavin Gaddis
We stand with all rail strikers everywhere Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions or discussions of labour exploitation, transphobia, racism We're a podcast about hyperfixations and we've somehow gone 87 episodes without one on trains. That's our bad, dog. But Episode 88? Hoo boy, we…
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87: Amulets with George (@Amnotocol)
Yada yada badabing, colonialism. Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions or discussions of orientalism, discussions of sex and genitalia What is an amulet, anyway? Anything can be if you try hard enough. Or at least that's what George says. He collects them so he's the expert here. This...
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86: (American) Football with Thomas Wynne
Touchdown! Sportsball! Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions or discussions of anti-vax rhetoric Beep beep! We've got a live broadcast, beaming straight in on satellite: Big T joins us on the sports desk, all the way from sunny Colorado. We're touching down on all the important stuff in...
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85: Lost Media with Louise Claffey
It's always ethical to pirate things Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions or discussions of suicide, serial killers, murder, hate crimes, torture Everything is eventually going to fade away into obscurity and we won't be able to get it again, but until then we're making a damn podcast....
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84: Pickleball with Greg Sowell
Pickleball! The sport of the future! Have you guys heard about pickleball? We sure haven't, but it's sweeping the world. Greg Sowell joins us to preach the good word about this funky little sport. It's great for health, it fosters communities, it's better than tennis. And it doesn't even have an...
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83: The Shadowhunter Chronicles with Seannessy Rain
What the hell even are these books? Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions and discussions of incest, homophobia, racism, violence This one's got a lot of talk about incest in it, folks. Like A LOT. You wouldn't think it, but there's no getting round it. Rain, Ally and Nigel are going to...
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82: The Box Office with Andy Bowman
This is some real nerd shit. Andy returns to the podcast 72 episodes later (a fact we only acknowledge in the last 2 minutes of the show) to bring us a whole bunch of maths, which is a bummer, but we do have an interesting conversation about the box office. Along the way, we'll talk about how age...
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81: Our Flag Means Death with Val West
Oh my god, they were crewmates. Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions and discussions of sexual assault, slavery, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, fatphobia, the AIDS Crisis This one's for the girls and the gays, folks. This week we're getting onboard with Val West to discuss…
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80: Murder Mysteries with Casper Oliver
Makes no sense, compels me though. Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions and discussions of racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, mass shootings, school shootings, abuse, animal cruelty, animal death, retraumatising victims, paedophilia This is a very rant filled episode this week...
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79: Healing Practices of the Mincéirí with Oein DeBharduin
There is nothing that ails the body that nature doesn't have a cure for. Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions and discussions of internalised and externalised ableism, discrimination against Mincéirí Irish author, Traveller activist and founder of LGBT TARA, Oein DeBharduin joins Ally...
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78: Halo with Adam Murray
Hail to the chief. This week we're seeing how many people we can fit in a bathroom stall to chant about Hal, so far it's Ally, Nigel, and special guest Adam: we discuss Microsoft exclusives, the history (and future) of the series, how online gaming has shaped the formation of friendships, and we...
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77: Hadestown with Emily Porter Siegel
We raise our cups! Emily joins Ally and Nigel to discuss verything to do with Anais Mitchell's musical Hadestown: we discuss how Broadway ruins theatre, versions of songs and changes, workers' rights, and how stories change and are cyclical If you liked the episode, please feel free to tell us...
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76: Law with Katie Lawless
That's the law, and that's a fact Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions and discussions of discrimination, sexism, misogyny, transphobia, homophobia, the effects of the Catholic Church in Ireland, fascism The long arm of the law has finally caught up to Ally and Nigel, and Katie is here...
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75: Asexuality with Ross Boyd
You don't need to be enough, you just need to be yourself Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions and discussions of aphobia, homophobia, discrimination Returning guesr Ross stops by the studio to join Ally and Nigel for the big 7-5 to talk to us about Asexuality: we discuss what…
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74: LARPing with Lou Sutcliffe
It's time for an adventure! Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions and discussions of transphobia, racism, misgendering Nigel and Ally are joined by Lou this week to talk about LARPing: we discuss some of the larger games Lou has been part of, the problems with LARP, how to get into LARP...
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73: Unproduced Film Scripts with Max Keegan
AND THEN THEY KISS Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions and discussions of ableism, transphobia, serial killers, rape, sexual assault, grooming This week's episode is possibly our most unhinged so far. It's got everything. Max returning to tell Ally and Nigel for the second time about…
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72: Terry Pratchett with Dave Rudden
His name is spoken Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions and discussions of classism, bigotry, racism, murder Dave Rudden is an Irish author known for his YA Novel series 'Knights of the Borrowed Dark', and his Doctor Who books written for the BBC, and is the Writer-in-Residence at DCU,...
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71: The Matrix with Penelope
What is the Matrix? Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions and discussions of transphobia, fascism, unreality Penelope joins Ally and Nigel in the studio this week to discuss the Matrix film franchise - and why you've probably been watching it wrong: we discuss simulated realities in...
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70: Packing with Jeni Magana
Pack your bags and take a nice trip with this week's episode Jeni is a musician who has done solo tours and supported artists such as Mitski and Harry Styles, and today she joins Ally and Nigel to discuss an integral part of her life - packing: we discuss the best items to pack with you on a…
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69: The Stormlight Archives with Adam
Life before death, strength before weakness, journey before destination Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions and discussions of war crimes, genocide Note: This episode contains minor spoilers for the end of Oathbringer This week Nigel, Ally, and special guest Adam speak again the…
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68: Criminal Minds with Orlaith
Let's get criminal, criminal Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions and discussions of murder, serial killers This week Ally and Nigel crack open the criminal psyche with guest Orlaith to discuss the CBS series Criminal Minds: we discuss failed sequels, depicting serial killers,...
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67: Ghosts with Deirdre Sullivan
It's spooky season, witches! Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions and discussions of paedophilia, child abuse, child sexual abuse, child death, Freudianism Ally and Nigel sit down this week with Deirdre Sullivan, author Perfectly Preventable Deaths, Precious Catastrophe, Tangleweed and...
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66: Children's Literature with Bryce Kelly
I wish you all good things, live your life, live your life, live your life Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions and discussions of antisemitism, childhood trauma, child death, the Holocaust, war, fatphobia, homophobia, transphobia, racism, rape Ally and Nigel are joined by podcaster…
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65: OCD with Maryintheskyy
Check in on your mental health Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions and discussions of mental health, OCD, stigmatisation of mental health, self-harm, intrusive thoughts, medication, Freudianism, deep brain stimulation, clinical misdiagnosis Ally and Nigel are joined this week by Mary…
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64: Watchmen with Drew Maxey
Who podcasts the podcasters? Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions and discussions of Nazis, concentration camps, the Holocaust, police brutality, fascism, transphobia, misgendering, homophobia Drew joins Ally and Nigel to discuss Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' seminal graphic novel...
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63: Hammer Horror Films with Daniel Handler
In the case of fire, place all valuables inside your fridge for safekeeping Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions and discussions of death, Nazis, the Holocaust, sexism, homophobia, ableism Bestselling author Daniel Handler, AKA Lemony Snicket, author of Adverbs, Why We Broke Up, All…
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62: Oval Racing with River Cooke
It's more than just left turns Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions and discussions of death, car crashes River joins Ally and Nigel this week to discuss the world of oval racing: we discuss the history of the sport, the best lines to take corners on, performing ballet with oval...
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61: Cain's Jawbone with Avni
It's time to bust out your crazy walls Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions and discussions of murder Ally, Nigel and this week's guest Avni put their detective hats on and attempt to solve the murder mystery that's puzzled the world for over nearly 100 years - Cain's Jawbone: we…
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60: Morbius (2022) with Louise Claffey
No Morbius was watched in the making of this episode Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions and discussions of Jared Leto, cults, ableism, sex It's Morbin' time as returning guest Louise joins Ally and Nigel for our most chaotic episode yet; 2022's Morbius - the first film to earn a...
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59: The Chalet School Series with Caoilfhinn Hegarty
This episode isn't about Yugoslavia, we promise Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions and discussions of Nazis, war, antisemitism, neglectful parenting, child abandonment, concentration camps In this week's episode, Caoilfhinn, Nigel, and Ally discuss Elinor M. Brent-Dyer's longrunning...
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58: Ace Attorney with Will
Objection! Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions and discussions of murders, drugging people, and overdoses Editor's note: due to the nature of Will's calling into the show, some of their audio is very crackly. We've done our best to clean it up In this week's episode, Will, Ally, and...
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