Obsessed: The Podcast
by The Daily Beast
Obsessed: The Podcast is for those who like their culture pop and their pleasures guilty. Entertainment guru Kevin Fallon and late night TV expert Matt Wilstein, bring you the most dramatic news and interview the biggest celebrities from TV, movies, and that not-so-guilty pleasure you love to binge. Whether it’s a steamy-beyond-steamy kiss, just-dropped trailer, or unhinged social media meltdown: if you love it, we’re Obsessed. New episodes every Thursday and Saturday; early drops on YouTube.
Episodes
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Why ‘The Office’ Makes Its Original Star ‘Cringe’
Mackenzie Crook joins Matt Wilstein to discuss his new Apple TV series Small Prophets, the supernatural story 10 years in the making, and why he loves creating quirky, gentle British comedies. The actor and writer looks back on landing his breakout role as Gareth in the original British The…
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Andy Richter’s Wild Post-Conan Hollywood Rush
Andy Richter is spilling behind-the-scenes secrets about two very different hit movies: the horror sensation Obsession and the beloved Christmas classic Elf. On this episode of Obsessed, host Matt Wilstein talks with the longtime Conan O’Brien sidekick about how Elf became a holiday favorite, the...
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How Trump Turned ‘Veep’ Into a Nightmare
Timothy Simons is best known as Jonah Ryan, the walking insult magnet on HBO’s Veep—but his latest role in Netflix’s hit romantic comedy Nobody Wants This is giving audiences a whole new reason to love him. On this episode of Obsessed, host Kevin Fallon sits down with Simons to discuss his...
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The Hilarious Reason This Comedian Was Accused of Being MAGA
Comedian Heather McMahan joins Kevin Fallon on Obsessed: The Podcast to discuss her new Hulu comedy special, By a Thread, and the bizarre experience of being briefly “canceled” after a controversial moment at the Ryder Cup sparked accusations that she was MAGA. Heather opens up about receiving...
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How ‘Seinfeld’ Became ‘Torture’ for Larry David: Biographer
What makes Larry David one of the most fascinating—and famously difficult—figures in comedy? On this episode of Obsessed, host Matt Wilstein sits down with Blake J. Harris, author of the new authorized biography Emperor of Nothing: The Making of Larry David, to uncover the stories behind the mind...
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‘SNL’ Alum Nimesh Patel on Trump, Kash Patel, and Shane Gillis
Comedian and Emmy-nominated writer Nimesh Patel joins Matt Wilstein on Obsessed: The Podcast for a sharp, hilarious conversation about political comedy, free speech, and the line between provocative humor and controversy. Patel discusses his new Netflix stand-up special, By the Dip, including his...
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Judd Apatow on Trump, SNL, and Norm Macdonald
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Kathy Griffin Dishes on Trump, Celebs, and Plastic Surgery
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’90s Heartthrob Shares Wild Theory About His Own Death
Final Destination star Devon Sawa joins Kevin Fallon on Obsessed for a Halloween-season trip through the roles that made him a ’90s crush and a horror icon. He reveals the audience reaction that told him Final Destination was something special, how the movie led Dr. Dre to cast him in Eminem’s…
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How NSYNC’s Lance Bass REALLY Feels About Joey Fatone
NSYNC’s Lance Bass gets candid about his decades-long friendship with Joey Fatone, sharing how the two became inseparable and revealing hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from their time in the boy band, including a tour tradition involving Jack and Coke in water bottles. Plus, Lance spills...
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Why the MAGA Era Motivates This 'Mean Girls' Star
Mean Girls star Jonathan Bennett joins Kevin Fallon on Obsessed to spill behind-the-scenes stories about playing Aaron Samuels, his reign as the Gay King of Christmas, and why he’ll never stop embracing his most iconic role. Bennett reveals how coming out transformed his Hollywood career, why…
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Anna Camp Talks 'Pitch Perfect,' 'True Blood,' and Wild Coming Out Story
Anna Camp is still living in the Pitch Perfect world—and she reveals why the franchise remains such a powerful part of her life, from fans playing the movies’ songs when she walks into restaurants to Steph Curry nervously singing Bruno Mars for her. On Obsessed, Camp joins Kevin Fallon to talk...
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Dane Cook on ‘Funny Money’ Doc, ‘SNL’ Regrets and More
Dane Cook opens up to Matt Wilstein about the shocking story behind his new documentary Funny Money: The Dane Cook Story, which explores how his own half-brother, Darryl, stole millions of dollars from him and disappeared. Cook reveals what it was like to discover the betrayal, the bizarre places...
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‘Real Housewives’ Star Breaks Down in Emotional Interview
On this episode of Obsessed, Kevin Fallon sits down with The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Angie Katsanevas for a candid conversation about the emotional new season, Mary Cosby’s tragic loss, her marriage to Sean, and how her life has changed since joining RHOSLC. Angie reveals what it…
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Jeff Garlin Tells All on Larry David, Cheryl Hines, and ‘Goldbergs’ Exit | Obsessed: The Podcast
Jeff Garlin gets candid about his life, career, and the people who shaped him in this revealing conversation with Matt Wilstein. The Curb Your Enthusiasm star opens up about his new photography book, Best Seat in the House, which includes unforgettable shots of Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Bruce...
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Emmy Winner Reveals Why Obama Was 'Concerned' About Him
Emmy and Tony Award-winning comedian, writer, and actor Alex Edelman joins Kevin Fallon to talk about his role in The Paper, the new comedy set in the world of The Office, and the surprising secret behind the original show’s enduring success. Edelman also reveals the unforgettable moment Barack...
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Leslie Jones Talks Trump, SNL, and ‘Ghostbusters’ Hate
Leslie Jones joins Matt Wilstein for a hilarious and candid conversation about her time on Saturday Night Live, her new HGTV series Roast My Rental, and her “I’m Hot” comedy tour. The Emmy-winning comedian opens up about why she left SNL, returning for SNL50, and whether she could ever host the...
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How Kristen Johnston Turned Pain Into Comedy Gold
Emmy-winning actor Kristen Johnston joins Kevin Fallon on Obsessed to look back on her iconic career, from Third Rock from the Sun and Austin Powers to Mom and her unforgettable role as Lexi Featherston on Sex and the City. Johnston opens up about becoming a viral meme thanks to the legendary…
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Why Chevy Chase Actor Feared It Would End His Career
In this episode of Obsessed, Matt Wilstein sits down with actor Cory Michael Smith to talk about his new film The Sun Never Sets, working with Dakota Fanning, Jake Johnson, and Joe Swanberg, and the terrifying freedom of improvising an entire movie. Smith also opens up about acclaimed performance...
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The Wild Story Behind O.J. Simpson’s Secret Prank Show
What possessed O.J. Simpson to star in Juiced, a hidden-camera prank show that turned his infamous past into entertainment? Kevin Fallon sits down with Rebecca Halpern, executive producer of O.J. Unseen: Exploitation of Evil, to unpack the bizarre and disturbing story behind the 2006 series, its...
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Why ‘Steve Urkel’ Is the Child-Star Success Story
Jaleel White is having a major ’90s moment! The beloved Family Matters star joins Kevin Fallon on Obsessed to talk about hosting HGTV’s Totally 90s House, reuniting with fellow ’90s icons including Melissa Joan Hart and the Lawrence brothers, and why nostalgia for the decade is stronger than…
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Rory Kennedy on Trump, RFK Jr., and ‘Freefall’ Documentary
Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker Rory Kennedy joins Matt Wilstein on Obsessed to discuss her explosive new Netflix documentary, Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing. Kennedy reveals what she learned from Boeing whistleblowers, the devastating 737 MAX crashes, the Alaska Airlines...
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Mo Gilligan on Netflix, Stand-Up and ‘Big Chicken’
Comedian and TV presenter Mo Gilligan joins Obsessed The Podcast to talk about his wild new Netflix documentary Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy, in which he eats fried chicken three times a day for 28 days—and the surprising physical and emotional toll that follows. Mo opens up about the...
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Summer Blockbusters Joanna Coles is Obsessed With
Joanna Coles joins Kevin Fallon for a summer pop culture catch-up, sharing her unfiltered takes on Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Matt Damon and the future of Hollywood movie stars. They also debate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s celebrity wedding…
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Josh Johnson on ‘Daily Show,’ Trump, and Stand-Up Success
Josh Johnson, the Emmy-nominated comedian and rotating host of The Daily Show, joins Matt Wilstein on Obsessed to talk about his meteoric rise in comedy, his HBO stand-up special Josh Johnson: Symphony, and why he releases new hour-long comedy sets on YouTube every week. Johnson opens up about...
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Will Smith’s On-Screen Wife Still Stands by His Oscars Slap
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor joins Kevin Fallon on The Obsessed Podcast to talk about her new series Lucky, becoming an action star, working alongside Anya Taylor-Joy and Annette Bening, and the intense reality of filming car chases, shootouts, and stunts. The Oscar-nominated actress also opens up about...
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Liz Meriwether on ‘New Girl,’ ‘Furious,’ and Elizabeth Holmes
New Girl creator Liz Meriwether joins Kevin Fallon to discuss the surprising story behind the hit sitcom, why she hated its "adorkable" marketing, and the original title that almost made it to television. She also opens up about creating The Dropout, writing Hulu's new thriller Furious, working...
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Shawn Hatosy on ‘The Pitt,’ Emmys, and Finding Fame at 50
Emmy-winning actor Shawn Hatosy joins Matt Wilstein to discuss the massive success of The Pitt, the show's 25 Emmy nominations, and why Dr. Jack Abbott has become one of television's most beloved characters. Hatosy opens up about directing episodes of the hit HBO Max medical drama, working with...
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Why the ‘Future of Late-Night’ Is Ignoring Trump
Viral internet star Julian Shapiro-Barnum joins Obsessed to discuss his groundbreaking YouTube late-night series Outside Tonight, why traditional late night is ready for a reinvention, and how the hit show Recess Therapy changed his life. Julian opens up about avoiding the Trump-centric…
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Jordan Klepper on Trump, MAGA, and ‘Daily Show’ Secrets
The Daily Show’s Jordan Klepper joins Obsessed to break down the state of Trump-era politics and ridiculous culture wars after a decade confronting the MAGA faithful across America. The Emmy-winning correspondent and host discusses Donald Trump's obsession with the Nobel Peace Prize, his latest...
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Dan Harmon on ‘Community’ Movie, ‘Rick and Morty’ Drama and More
Dan Harmon joins Obsessed to discuss his Emmy-nominated return with Rick and Morty, the new Adult Swim spinoff President Curtis, and the long-awaited Community movie. Harmon opens up about why Chevy Chase won't return for the film, reflects on their complicated working relationship, shares how...
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June Diane Raphael Spills 'Legally Blonde' Prequel Secrets
June Diane Raphael joins Kevin Fallon on Obsessed to discuss starring as Eva Woods in Elle, the Legally Blonde prequel, and why she intentionally went blonde to change the trajectory of her Hollywood career. She opens up about working alongside Lexi Minetree, honoring the legacy of James Van Der...
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Mary Steenburgen on Ted Danson, Larry David, and New Rom-Com ‘The Dink’
Oscar-winning actress Mary Steenburgen joins Obsessed to talk about her charming new Apple TV+ comedy The Dink, how she almost got fired for laughing too much at Will Ferrell in Elf, the improv magic behind Step Brothers and Curb Your Enthusiasm, and how Larry David caused even close friends to...
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How This ‘White Lotus’ Star Could Come Back From the Dead
Emmy-winning actor Murray Bartlett joins Kevin Fallon to talk about his thrilling new series Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, the unforgettable success of The White Lotus, and why there's still hope for a return to Mike White's hit HBO drama. He also reflects on filming one of television's most…
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‘Curb’ Director Jeff Schaffer on Obama, Larry David, and Cheryl Hines
Jeff Schaffer, Larry David’s longtime creative partner on Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm, joins Obsessed to share behind-the-scenes stories from more than 30 years working with TV’s biggest curmudgeon—including what it was really like directing Barack Obama on HBO's Life, Larry and the Pursuit...
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Frankie Grande Talks Ariana Grande, Trump, Big Brother, and More
Frankie Grande is telling all. The Broadway star, Big Brother fan favorite, and author of Supergay! joins Obsessed to reveal the stories he's never shared before—from growing up with Ariana Grande and battling addiction to unforgettable run-ins with Madonna, Justin Bieber, Law Roach, and other...
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W. Kamau Bell Takes on Trump, CNN, America 250, and MAGA Comedians
Comedian, filmmaker, and activist W. Kamau Bell joins Obsessed to talk about America at 250, political comedy in the Trump era, the Nate Bargatze controversy, and why he believes comedians can't stay on the sidelines. Bell also reflects on his emotional conversation with Ted Danson about…
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Law Roach Talks All Things 'Project Runway,' Zendaya, and Céline Dion
Fashion visionary Law Roach joins Obsessed to talk about bringing his signature honesty to Project Runway, why he calls himself an "image architect," and the psychology behind creating iconic celebrity style. He reflects on his longtime collaboration with Zendaya, the evolution of method…
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‘Late Show’ Legend Rob Burnett on Letterman, Colbert, and Marc Maron
Receive 50% off your first order on any of their products. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/OTP. Five-time Emmy-winning writer, producer, and director Rob Burnett joins Obsessed to reflect on nearly three decades alongside David Letterman, the shocking end of The Late Show with...
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Padma Lakshmi on ‘Top Chef’ Lessons Learned and ‘America’s Culinary Cup’
Fresh off celebrating the Knicks’ long-awaited NBA Championship, Padma Lakshmi joins Kevin Fallon to discuss America’s Culinary Cup, the ambitious new competition series she hopes will become the “Olympics of food.” From being dubbed the “Beyoncé of food” to overcoming imposter syndrome during…
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Rob Corddry on ‘Daily Show,’ Jon Stewart, Colbert, and ‘The Audacity’
Rob Corddry joins Matt Wilstein on Obsessed to discuss his acclaimed dramatic turn in AMC’s The Audacity, why he believes drama is easier than comedy, and what it was like returning to The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Corddry shares behind-the-scenes stories from Old School, Ballers, Hot Tub Time...
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Jake Lacy Talks 'White Lotus,' 'Girls,' and Playing Bad Boys
In this episode of Obsessed: The Podcast, Kevin Fallon sits down with Jake Lacy to discuss his acclaimed new film Mosquito in the Ear, the emotional complexities of portraying fathers in crisis, and what it was like filming in India. Jake reflects on working alongside stars like Nicole Kidman,...
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Patton Oswalt on Trump, Colbert, and New Stand-Up Special ‘Tea & Scotch’
Matt Wilstein sits down with comedian, actor, and writer Patton Oswalt to discuss his new stand-up special Tea & Scotch, what political comedians can learn from Donald Trump’s war against Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, and Bill Maher, and what it’s like to raise a teenage daughter who may be...
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Adam Shankman Spills on 'Hairspray,' RuPaul, 'Buffy,' Tom Cruise and More
Director, producer, choreographer, and Hollywood hitmaker Adam Shankman joins Kevin Fallon to discuss his outrageous new comedy Stop! That! Train!, starring RuPaul as the President of the United States. Adam shares behind-the-scenes stories from Hairspray, including how Zac Efron landed his...
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Craig Ferguson Talks Trump, Late-Night, and Celebrating America on CNN
Craig Ferguson joins Matt Wilstein to discuss his new CNN series America on Purpose, why he’s “glad” his late-night show ended before the Trump era, why he thought he’d be fired after his iconic Britney Spears monologue, and the unscripted interview style that made The Late Late Show with Craig...
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Dan Bucatinsky Dishes on The Comeback, Hacks, & Scandal
The Comeback has officially come to an end, and Kevin Fallon is joined by actor, producer, and longtime collaborator Dan Bucatinsky to break down the emotional finale, Valerie Cherish's surprising legacy, the show's timely AI storyline, Billy's unforgettable transformation, and the awards buzz...
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Matthew Rhys ‘Feels Bad’ He Won Emmy Before Famous Wife
Emmy-winning actor Matthew Rhys joins Obsessed to talk about his addictive new Apple TV+ horror-comedy Widow’s Bay, why the genre-bending series pushed him out of his comfort zone, and how he balanced scares with comedy. He also reflects on The Americans, working with his wife Keri Russell,...
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Andrew Rannells: From ‘Girls’ Gay BFF to Leading Man
Andrew Rannells joins Kevin Fallon for a candid, hilarious, and unexpectedly emotional conversation about his new HBO film Miss You, Love You alongside Allison Janney. From grieving parents and processing loss to behind-the-scenes stories from Girls, The Book of Mormon, and Big Mouth, Andrew…
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How I Confront MAGA's Biggest Names to Their Faces
On this episode of Obsessed, Matt Wilstein sits down with comedy legend Robert Smigel — the creator and voice behind Triumph the Insult Comic Dog — for a hilarious and revealing conversation about his decades at Saturday Night Live, discovering Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell, working alongside...
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The Housewife Who Treats Drama Like Journalism
On this week’s episode of Obsessed, host Kevin Fallon is joined by breakout The Real Housewives of Rhode Island star Rosie Woods DiMare for a chaotic, hilarious, and revealing deep dive into the Bravo reality series everyone is talking about. Rosie opens up about the show’s explosive first…
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About this show
Obsessed: The Podcast is for those who like their culture pop and their pleasures guilty. Entertainment guru Kevin Fallon and late night TV expert Matt Wilstein, bring you the most dramatic news and interview the biggest celebrities from TV, movies, and that not-so-guilty pleasure you love to binge. Whether it’s a steamy-beyond-steamy kiss, just-dropped trailer, or unhinged social media meltdown: if you love it, we’re Obsessed.
New episodes every Thursday and Saturday; early drops on YouTube.
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