The Great Obsession

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.....2024 is wrapping up so here is our annual Best Of spoiler free episode. From books to pop culture we share our top picks and our biggest flops. Titles discussed: Albums: Don't Forget Me by Maggie Rogers, Short and Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter, MEGAN by Megan the Stallion, Vertigo by GRIFF, TTPD by Taylor Swift, BRAT by Charli XCX, Sugar Water b...

This could also be called our 2024 Year In Review: Book Edition. We're tier ranking all 20 books we read for the podcast this year and reflecting on which ones impacted us most. This episode is spoiler free, but we still opine AT LENGTH about some of these books so buckle in! Tiers explained starting at (07:17) and actual ranking starts at (08:33). FIND US AT: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thegreatobsessionpo...

Growing up is realizing you are actually an Edmund, not a Lucy. In this episode we discuss the movie adaptation of C.S. Lewis iconic The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. We discuss the way our perception of the story and characters has changed, the movie 's stunning visuals, and quality casting. Also, Will Poulter's glow up. Contains spoilers for the entire Chronicles of Narnia series. Rating: 7...

Our November reading & watch report is in there somewhere... along the way we get into some C.S. Lewis vs. J.R.R. Tolkien discourse we have no business having, plus some impassioned hateration about live action remakes and lots of confusion about The Inheritance Games series. Oh, and we loved Wicked! (06:38) Reading Report Never Whistle at Night by Shane Hawk (08:06) Looking for Smoke by K.A....

For our 100TH EPISODE (!!!) we discuss Rebecca Ross' A River Enchanted and once again we are blown away by the nuance and depth Rebecca Ross weaves into her writing. This time we are swept away to the Scottish isles full of wind spirits and music, with enough relatable challenges to go around. Our Rating: 8.25 This episode contains references to Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross, but no spoilers. FIND...

On this episode we bring you another Smash or Pass, only this time we are joined by special guest Abby Tree and our options get progressively more unhinged. We encourage listeners to play along with us and ultimately ask themselves who is hotter...Lightening McQueen or a fish? There are no major spoilers except for things you should have already seen such as Little Women, Anne of Green Gables, the...

Cinematic. Campy. Absurd. Ahead of its time. We're revisiting a CLASSIC for this month's adaptation review, and if you're having deja vu, it's because Twilight is also the subject of our first ever episode! While we previously discussed the franchise as a whole, our focus in today's episode is the first Twilight movie and how it compares to the book. Our first Twilight episode is here: The Franchi...

We recorded this pre election, so enjoy an escape into the blissful past... (02:50) October overview - a busy month! (07:55) Reading Report Cackle by Rachel Harrison A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab (20:00) Watch Report - Movies The Haunted Mansion The Corpse Bride Saturday Night Megalopolis The Wild Robot We Live in Time My Father's Will (again... b/c RiLee watched it LOL) (42:10) Watch Rep...

Welcome to our October book club (SHHH we know it's November rn)! Leigh Bardugo's first venture into adult fantasy is quite jarring with its dark setting, unsettling rituals and bleak outlook on life... and we loved it. Mostly. CONTENT WARNINGS: Violence, rape & sexual assault, murder, gore, drug addiction, death and suicide. SPOILER WARNINGS: Spoiler discussion for Ninth House begins at (13:0...

Our resident Heartstopper stan Abby Tree is back to talk with us about the newest season! We love that this show leans into the awkwardness of teenage experiences, and we wonder... do British teens really do party that much? Content Warnings: We discuss the heavier themes depicted in this season, specifically the topics of disordered eating and depression. Spoiler Warnings: This episode contains s...

BBC's adaptation of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder has given us more to talk about than expected! The calamity parties are actually entire raves, Max Hastings is wayyy too present, and there's a subplot about Pip's dad for some reason? We're breaking down it all down in today's review. This episode contains spoilers for the TV adaptation of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, as well as Holly Jackson's...

Another in person episode!! We embrace our chaotic energy and play an unhinged game of Fuck, Marry, Kill. Topics range from beverages to fictional DILFs (Charlie Swan you and your mustache have out hearts forever). Small spoiler warnings for Throne of Glass, Pretty Little Liars, and Dune. FIND US AT: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thegreatobsessionpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: thegreatobsessionpod@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠RiLee's Goodrea...

Wake up, September has ended! (03:52) Sam's reading report: The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore, The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman (10:46) RiLee's reading report: Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore, All The Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham, Pretties and Specials by Scott Westerfeld (26:34) Movies: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Upgraded, My Father's Will (42:15) TV: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, G...

Well, turns out dystopian trilogies are so not back. In this episode we discuss the Uglies and the new Uglies Netflix movie. While RiLee experienced teenage nostalgia revisiting the series, Sam read it for the first time for this episode and has...some thoughts. This episode contains spoilers for the Uglies film, as well as the entire Uglies trilogy (it came out in 2005, you've had enough time...

Welcome to our September book club! With the Netflix show coming out and spooky season coming up, Holly Jackson's YA thriller A Good Girl's Guide to Murder was the perfect pick. (Thanks listeners for your good taste in our Instagram polls!) SPOILER WARNINGS: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson - spoilers start at (23:52) There are NO spoilers for the TV show or any other boo...

This is the FINAL episode in our Taylor Tuesday series! As Taylor finishes the Europe leg of the tour (without announcing Rep TV i am so bitter!!) we discuss the Eras tour experience and philosophize what could be next for Ms. Taylor Alison Swift. FIND US AT: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@thegreatobsessionpod⁠⁠⁠ Email: thegreatobsessionpod@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠RiLee's Goodreads⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Sam's Goodreads

IT'S FALL!! And the movie trailers are already giving us nightmares. Today's topics: (2:45) People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry (10:25) Verity by Colleen Hoover (22:30) Happy Hour by Marlowe Granados (28:41) Sam's movie report aka current movies are too scary (32:02) Gilmore Girls (35:05) Love Island USA (36:32) Music report - Sabrina Carpenter's Short 'N Sweet & Maud...

Our August book club is a gorgeous salty seafaring adventure: Fable by Adrienne Young! We begin with a spoiler-free conversation (00:00-10:34) about why you should read this in the summer. Then we dive into Fable's world and her complex relationship with Saint, alongside discussions of tropes, dredging logistics and sailing lingo. SPOILER WARNINGS: Fable by Adrienne Young from (10:35). No othe...

*Content Warning* This episode contains discussions involving domestic abuse. We saw the It Ends With Us Movie had many mixed opinions and much to discuss. Was the writing so bad in the book that we over looked bad writing in the movie?? Is Justin Baldoni the hottest man alive?? Should this movie have even been made?? Spoiler...we don't discuss the cast drama FIND US AT: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@thegrea...

IT'S AUGUST...what more do we need to say? Today we're revisiting our favorite Taylor Swift album, discussing our favorite songs, original reactions to the 2020 drop, and thoughts on Cardigan as a single. (00:00 - 08:01) Eras Tour Vienna shows cancelled (08:02 - 01:03:01) Folklore album discussion FIND US AT: Instagram: ⁠⁠@thegreatobsessionpod⁠⁠ Email: thegreatobsessionpod@gmail.com ⁠⁠RiLe...

We've got summer releases GALORE to review today! This month's topics: (04:58) RiLee's reading report - The Inheritance Games, Book Lovers, Fire, Come Fly The World, People We Meet On Vacation (22:33) Sam's watch report: Twisters, Deadpool & Wolverine, Fly Me To The Moon, Gladiator, House of the Dragon S2, Doctor Who on Disney+ (52:30) RiLee's watch report - The Bachelorett...

This book has a lot...humor, emotional devastation, a man we love to hate! Where it under delivers on romance and passion it blows it out of the water when it comes to every other emotion. One of our favorite Emily Henry books to date Rating: 7.5/10 Find us at: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thegreatobsessionpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: thegreatobsessionpod@gmail.com

TW: This ep includes discussions regarding domestic violence, assault, and homelessness Our first book club book this month is It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover. This book has been all over BookTok and very controversial. With the movie releasing soon we thought it was finally time to buckle down and read it. Rating: 6.25/10 Find us at: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@thegreatobsessionpod⁠⁠⁠ Email: thegreatobsessi...

As per usual, the Taylor Swift multiverse has been spinning out plenty of news and updates since our Taylor Swift episode last month. From a new feature to new outfits she's always got us on our toes. Find us at: Instagram: ⁠⁠@thegreatobsessionpod⁠⁠ Email: thegreatobsessionpod@gmail.com

Time for a vibe check, aka our June recap and July release radar! This month's topics: (05:51) Inside Out 2 (19:16) Bike Riders, The Hit Man, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, & The Family Affair (31:46) America’s Sweethearts: Making the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (34:19) House of the Dragon S2 (36:24) RiLee’s reading updates (38:45) Our summer bebop music & Charli XCX's Brat (48:22) July...