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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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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 sh... more

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 Larr... more

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 Netf... more

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Judd Apatow chats with Matt Wilstein about his new documentary, Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald, and the complicated, singular co... more

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Blake J. Harris
Author of Emperor of Nothing: The Making of Larry David
Episode: How ‘Seinfeld’ Became ‘Torture’ for Larry David: Biographer
Nimesh Patel
Comedian and Emmy-nominated writer for Saturday Night Live, the Oscars, and the White House Correspondents' Dinner
Episode: ‘SNL’ Alum Nimesh Patel on Trump, Kash Patel, and Shane Gillis
Judd Apatow
Writer, director, and producer behind Norm Macdonald documentary; director of major comedies
Netflix (Norm, The Tale of Norm Macdonald) / The Daily Beast interview context
Episode: Judd Apatow on Trump, SNL, and Norm Macdonald
Kathy Griffin
Comedian, actress, and outspoken public figure
Independent comedian/performer
Episode: Kathy Griffin Dishes on Trump, Celebs, and Plastic Surgery
Devon Sawa
Actor known for Casper and Final Destination
Actor
Episode: ’90s Heartthrob Shares Wild Theory About His Own Death
Lance Bass
Member of NSYNC and TV host
NSYNC, Cocktail Wars on E
Episode: How NSYNC’s Lance Bass REALLY Feels About Joey Fatone
Jonathan Bennett
Actor known for Mean Girls, Hallmark LGBTQ projects, General Hospital
General Hospital / Hallmark Channel / The Groomsmen (as context)
Episode: Why the MAGA Era Motivates This 'Mean Girls' Star
Anna Camp
Actress known for Pitch Perfect, True Blood, Mad Men, The Help, Glee
Various including Pitch Perfect franchise
Episode: Anna Camp Talks 'Pitch Perfect,' 'True Blood,' and Wild Coming Out Story
Dane Cook
Stand-up comedian and actor
Self
Episode: Dane Cook on ‘Funny Money’ Doc, ‘SNL’ Regrets and More

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Matt Wilstein
Host of Obsessed: The Podcast
Kevin Fallon
Host of Obsessed: The Podcast

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • The Kennedy’s

    I so enjoyed hearing about the great work Rory Kennedy is doing through film and truth telling.

    It’s unfortunate her brother has taken a different path than the rest of her family of doing “goodwill through good works” for the betterment of society.

    Thank you! ✌🏽

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Susanyb60
    United States2 months ago
  • Craig Ferguson

    I think we can all agree …Craig makes the show. period.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nusco123
    United States5 months ago
  • 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 States9 months ago
  • Won’t last long

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    roachy2710
    United Kingdom9 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 States9 months ago

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‘SNL’ Alum Nimesh Patel on Trump, Kash Patel, and Shane Gillis
Q: Would it happen again? I don't know. I don't feel like I've heard a person getting in trouble at a college in a long time, at least for like what they make jokes about. You know, I mean, like, I think people, I think a lot more people are just saying whatever they want.
Patel doubts the Columbia incident would happen again, describing it as an isolated episode of students overreacting. He says he never believed free speech was under attack and that he would handle the situation differently now.
‘SNL’ Alum Nimesh Patel on Trump, Kash Patel, and Shane Gillis
Q: What made you want to spend as much time as you did talking about him?
Patel said Kash Patel felt like someone he knew, with a similar age and Gujarati upbringing, and that this familiarity made him feel entitled to joke about him.
How ‘Seinfeld’ Became ‘Torture’ for Larry David: Biographer
Q: Do you have any insight into why Larry made Curb more overtly political in a way that Seinfeld just never could or did?
Harris suggested that politics had become a larger part of daily life than it was during Seinfeld's 1990s setting, and that David's work reflects the concerns and experiences present in his life.
How ‘Seinfeld’ Became ‘Torture’ for Larry David: Biographer
Q: How did you go about convincing him that this was the right thing to do, that people would care, and that you were the right person to write this biography of him?
Harris approached Larry David through David's friend and colleague Jeff Schaffer, then built rapport by beginning their conversations with a shared interest in the New York Yankees. David agreed only reluctantly, but over time came to trust Harris and said he kind of liked him.
Why the MAGA Era Motivates This 'Mean Girls' Star
Q: What was the impact of coming out on your career and on opportunities for queer storytelling in mainstream media?
Bennett shares that coming out in 2016 actually broadened his work opportunities and allowed him to bring authenticity to roles, countering the old Hollywood belief that out actors cannot be leading men, and emphasizes that his authentic self has become his strongest asset in a diverse array of projects.

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The show centers on pop culture, entertainment, and media, pairing sharp, informed conversations with guests ranging from comedians and actors to showrunners and media commentators. Hosts steer long-form interviews that explore career trajectories, behind-the-scenes storytelling, industry trends, and the intersection of celebrity culture with current events. Listeners often cite strong guest prep, insightful questions, and a mix of entertainment industry insights with candid personal anecdotes, though some episodes receive mixed feedback on format and sound quality. Overall, it's likely to appeal to industry professionals and curious fans who want context behind big projects, celebrity moments, and the art of modern TV and film storytelling... more

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3. Judd Apatow
4. Kathy Griffin
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6. Lance Bass
7. Jonathan Bennett
8. Anna Camp

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