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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: ... more

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Arrested Development star David Cross joins Obsessed for a sharp, hilarious conversation about his new stand-up special The End of the Beginning of the End. He dives into the state of comedy during the Trump era, why he decided to speak out against t... more

Sarah Chalke joins Kevin Fallon for a funny, nostalgic, and insightful conversation about her career—from landing Roseanne at just 16 to returning to Scrubs after 25 years. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from the reboot, explains why JD and Ell... more

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Ben Karlin, former head writer of The Daily Show and co-creator of The

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Host Kevin Fallon sits down with the stars of Malcolm in the Middle—Bryan Cranston, Jane Kaczmarek, and Frankie Muniz—to talk about bringing the beloved chaos of TV’s most dysfunctional family back to life more than 20 years later. The cast reflects ... more

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David Cross
Comedian and actor known for Arrested Development and stand-up
Episode: David Cross Brutally Mocks ‘Never Nude’ RFK Jr.
Sarah Chalke
Actress known for Eliot on Scrubs; also Roseanne, How I Met Your Mother, and voice work on Rick and Morty
Episode: How ‘Scrubs’ Star Nearly Lost Career-Launching Role
Ben Karlin
Writer and producer who helped launch The Daily Show and co-created The Colbert Report
Former head writer at The Daily Show; co-creator of The Colbert Report
Episode: ‘Colbert Report’ Co-Creator Misses the Old Stephen
Bryan Cranston
Actor known for Malcolm in the Middle; guest on reboot discussion
Episode: Why Bryan Cranston Fought to Revive ‘Malcolm in the Middle’
Frankie Muniz
Actor from Malcolm in the Middle; guest on reboot discussion
Episode: Why Bryan Cranston Fought to Revive ‘Malcolm in the Middle’
Jane Kaczmarek
Actress from Malcolm in the Middle; guest on reboot discussion
Episode: Why Bryan Cranston Fought to Revive ‘Malcolm in the Middle’
Lee Eisenberg
Co-showrunner, Emmy-nominated writer
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Episode: ‘Jury Duty’s’ Bonkers Season 2 Secrets Revealed
Jake Szymanski
Director, co-creator
Jury Duty Presents Company Retreat
Episode: ‘Jury Duty’s’ Bonkers Season 2 Secrets Revealed
Asher Grodman
Actor, star of Ghosts
CBS/Show Ghosts
Episode: I’m Famous For Not Wearing Pants. Ask Me Anything

Hosts

Kevin Fallon
Host of Obsessed The Podcast; leads conversations and introduces guests
Matt Wilstein
Host of Obsessed; conducts interviews and drives episode structure

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 989 ratings
  • The Last Laugh was awesome; Obsessed is trash

    This is so disappointing. The Last Laugh was one of my favorite podcasts. I loved it, and never missed an episode. They cancelled it and replaced it with Obsessed, and this new podcast is hot trash. Please bring back The Last Laugh.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    GadgetGuru72
    United States3 months ago
  • Won’t last long

    New format is terrible, this won’t last the rest of the year

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    roachy2710
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Mostly anodyne, often boring

    The host said it should feel like “we’re all at brunch together screaming” (which is already an incredibly tired concept). The interviews lack focus, the reviews aren’t revelatory, and the chitchat isn’t charming or funny. The first 3 episodes of “Obsessed” are about a 5 year old sitcom (way to stay current), Isaac Mizrahi (hot off his latest runway show … in 1998), and a documentary about Chevy Chase (a cast member from SNL 50 years ago!). If my friends were screaming about Abott Elementary and... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TP917
    United States3 months ago
  • Obsessed with Obsessed

    Kevin’s distinct voice and great taste is smart, sharp and always fun. He spotlights the culture everyone is talking about and makes you see new angles every time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hanging with
    United States3 months ago
  • Fix your sound

    Subjects and thoughtful interviews 5 stars. Sound quality and voice projection, 1 star. Please get a better production for this pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    PJ Wolf333
    United States3 months ago

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#218
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#52
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#118
Ireland/TV & Film
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#127
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#167
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#215
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How ‘Scrubs’ Star Nearly Lost Career-Launching Role
Q: Can you share memories of tackling bold fantasy sequences and how those scenes were crafted?
Chalke talks about the collaborative process with the departments, the prep time, and the stunt work involved in creating elaborate fantasy sequences that defined the show's playful energy.
How ‘Scrubs’ Star Nearly Lost Career-Launching Role
Q: What was it like returning to Scrubs after 25 years and how did the revival reinterpret the dynamics?
She explains the surreal experience of revisiting the set, the grounded approach the writers sought, and the challenge and opportunity of re-establishing relationships like Elliot and JD in a modern context.
How ‘Scrubs’ Star Nearly Lost Career-Launching Role
Q: What drew you to the role of Elliot and how did you shape the character at the start?
Chalke describes moving at a faster pace than normal and the process of integrating parts of herself into Elliot, while balancing the character's intelligence, competitiveness, and eventual growth.
‘Colbert Report’ Co-Creator Misses the Old Stephen
Q: What was the process like in developing The Colbert Report after The Daily Show?
He explains assembling a team, preserving the show's political bite while delivering it through Colbert's exaggerated persona, weighing the risks of staying with the character versus switching to a more straightforward format, and the encouragement from Comedy Central as they pursued a bold, offbeat approach.
‘Colbert Report’ Co-Creator Misses the Old Stephen
Q: How did you end up becoming John Stewart's first head writer at The Daily Show?
Karlin describes moving to LA, joining a group of Onion writers, meeting John Stewart in New York, and instantly connecting over a shared vision to make The Daily Show reflect the world as it was, with a more news-driven, reflective tone rather than pure humor.

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Edgy, entertainment-forward conversations mix deep-dive interviews with candid industry insights. Across episodes, expect thoughtful discourse on TV, film, and pop culture storytelling, with a knack for pulling behind-the-scenes truth, production drama, and career longevity. Highlights include high-profile actor pairs, industry veterans sharing process and decisions, and the occasional experimental format that keeps showbiz coverage lively. This show is especially appealing to fans of celebrity culture, TV writers and producers, and listeners who enjoy sharp, informed questions about how hits are made and how fame evolves over time.

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Recent guests on Obsessed: The Podcast include:

1. David Cross
2. Sarah Chalke
3. Ben Karlin
4. Bryan Cranston
5. Frankie Muniz
6. Jane Kaczmarek
7. Lee Eisenberg
8. Jake Szymanski

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