Obsassed

On the evening of March 3rd, 2021, 33-year-old Marketing Executive, Sarah Everard, was abducted and murdered. The story sparked an uproar amongst women all over the world to fight for safety. Sarah could've been your mother, your grandmother, your daughter, your girlfriend....she could've been YOU! Tune in to join the movement and fight for a safer world!

Change. Is. Inevitable. That’s right folks, you heard it here first! Totally Kidding, BUT what we’re not kidding about is how important it is to accept and embrace change. Join the conversation in this week’s episode as we celebrate Jeff’s 29th birthday and discuss how and why you should take risks and take a crazy chance! Remember, if you want to see change, you must make a change, and to make a...

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! Our good friend, and traumatic brain injury survivor, Ryan Farrell, joins us and shares her story about the day that changed her life forever! Join the conversation and hear more about what you can do to stay safe and spread awareness!

Did you know that Object Sexuality, or Objectophilia, is a form of sexual or romantic attraction focused on particular inanimate objects? Well, it is! Tune in to hear about it!

It’s the toxicity of Rom-Coms for us! We love Rom-Coms just as much as the next person, especially the beloved stories we grew up with! So, of course we thought they’d be the perfect topic for this years Valentine’s Day episode. But, in typical Obsassed fashion, we threw in a little spice and decided to unravel all the toxic behavior, double standards, and gaslighting used as plot devices in these...

Bon Appétit! Time to sink your teeth into our newest episode of Obsassed! For the appetizer, we'll carve into the gruesome history of cannibalism. For your entrée, we'll spill some tea on your favorite celebrities being accused of eating people. And, for dessert, we'll bake in some facts about which body parts are the most nutritious! After you listen, you'll for sure want to come back for seconds...

How to Command the Virtual Room by Ariana & Jeff

How much do you really know about Humpty Dumpty? What about Jack and Jill? Well, what seem like innocent nursery rhymes actually have horrific origins. In this episode, we will unveil the true meanings behind popular nursery rhymes, ruining your childhood in the process! Sorry, not sorry!

Happy New Year! As we enter 2021, let's reflect on all the positive things that came out of 2020. It's easy to be negative, so join us in celebrating all things, big and small, that brought us joy over the past year! Thank YOU for tuning in each week and we're excited to start 2021 with a positive mindset. We're all in this together!

The greatest time of year is here! We're celebrating with our latest holiday movie obsassion, "Happiest Season," starring Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, Dan Levi, and Aubrey Plaza. Let us tell you that we were FEEL-ING something after watching it and had to discuss and review it ASAP! Check out the film on Hulu and listen to this episode for a deeper dive into the new holiday classic! [CONTAINS...

The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is to watch Hallmark Christmas movies, year after year! Join the conversation, with our special guest, Sam Schroeder, as we discuss the past, present, and future of Hallmark Christmas flicks! Are they good movies? Not so much. Do we love them anyway? BY GOLLY, YES!

"Normality is a paved road: It's comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it." Think about that for a hot sec. Have you ever thought about the concept of being "normal" and how ridiculous it is? Join the conversation in this week's episode of Obsassed where we discuss Jonathan Mooney's critically acclaimed book, "Normal Sucks," Featuring Special Guest: Christine Bednarz Scott!

It's Ari's Birthday AND Thanksgiving, so this week we're getting introspective, baby! We figured we'd take a break from talking about psychopaths and shed some light on the direct opposite of psychopath...an empath! Join us as we uncover the qualities and traits of an empath and discuss our personal journeys as empaths. Maybe you'll discover you're an empath too! We also provide best practices for...

Feelings of S.A.D., or Seasonal Affective Disorder, may start creeping in over the next few weeks and we're here to tell you that it's OKAY! We're all in this together, so tune in to hear some of the ways we like to combat S.A.D. and how to embrace change! Featuring Special Guest, Sam Schroeder!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, WITCHES! Our names are Ari and Jeff, what’s yours?! We put a spell on you and now your ours. The only way to break the curse and rid yourself of our hold is to listen to every single episode of Obsassed, starting with this one! Join us as we bring hexy back and dive into the mysterious, dark world of curses. You may even learn some tips and tricks on how to avoid getting cursed. A...

Have you ever heard of the story of that guy who woke up in a tub of ice with his kidney cut out? Or maybe the tale of someone whose stomach exploded after consuming Pop Rocks with soda? Well, these are known as "Urban Legends!" Tune in to this week's episode to hear some SPOOKY-AF Urban legends and the true stories behind them! LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED!

We're not clowning around when we say that 2016 was a literal circus! You may remember hearing the giggling in the forest, or maybe your neighbor's child missed the school bus because of a clownish attack. These are all incidents that occurred during the terrifying "Clown Panic of 2016." Tune in to this week's episode to hear how and why the events unfolded! Disclaimer: If you suffer from coulroph...

Boo, witch! It's time for ghost stories! All month long, we are celebrating Halloween with brand new SPOOKY episodes of Obsassed! Tune in this week to hear about our listeners' real experiences with ghostly beings! You'll hear all about the ghost named Emily, a terrifying orb, shadow people, and a paranormal encounter that left our host, Jeff, shaking in his bed! Special thanks to Courtney Pereira...

CALLING ALL TINGLE VIRGINS! During these unprecedented and unpredictable times, ASMR is here to save the day! In this episode, we dive into ASMR culture and even attempt to create our own mind-numbing, spine-tingling, serenity-inducing sounds! Whether you're an ASM-artist, or simply yearning for a headgasm, you don't want to miss this episode!

Have you ever been in a situation and felt as if you’ve already been there, done that? Well, there’s a 100% chance that it was maybe possibly Déjà vu! Tune in this week to hear about the many theories behind Deja Vu and, trust us, we will blow your mind! Oh, and did we mention that this week marks Obsassed’s 1st Anniversary? Thank you to everyone who has been with us since day 1 and for all the ne...

Have you ever heard of the Trolly Problem or the Funeral Dilemma? Well, these are two experiments psychologists use to determine whether or not you fall on the spectrum of psychopathy. Tune in to find out if you’re sweet, but PSYCHO!

"All we saw was Britney, the showgirl, not Britney, the person." In 2008, Britney Spears was placed under the constraints of a conservatorship and has been asking for help ever since. With the #FreeBritney movement steadily gaining momentum, the truth about her secret life has been exposed and it is both shocking and heartbreaking. Tune in to this week's episode of Obsassed to join the fight for B...

TikTok on the Clock by Ariana & Jeff

We are BACK with a brand new season of Obsassed, a podcast about our totally normal and definitely not questionable obsessions! We have a new theme song, new podcast artwork, new merch, AND new obsassions...obviously! Be sure to listen to new episodes every Monday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, and YouTube!

Do you remember your first time? Was it just the sip? How did it make you feel? Think about that for a moment and tune in to this week’s frothy and caffeinated episode all about COFFEE! We’ll cover the latest coffee trends, learn coffee hacks from Starbucks’ Coffee Master, Andrea Santana, and answer the age-old question: why does coffee make you poop? Follow us on IG: @arifromtheblock @jeffreymart...