Obsessed: The Podcast

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 about hosting HGTV’s spooky new series A Very Haunted Renovation, the genuinely eerie experiences she had...

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 the stolen cash was hidden—including $60,000 in empty Bagel Bites boxes—and why he waited more than a...

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 was really like filming after the death of Mary’s son Robert Jr., opens up about the personal issues pla...

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 Springsteen, and many others. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories about Larry David, Stephen Colbert,...

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 Obama recognized his comedy special Just for Us—and what the former president said to him about it. Plus...

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 show. Jones also reflects on the intense backlash around the all-female Ghostbusters reboot, her experie...

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 “New York City is over” scene, the wild reality of ’90s fame, her friendship with stars including Sarah Je...

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 as Chevy Chase in Saturday Night, the career-ending fear that came with taking on such an iconic comed...

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 shocking pranks, the people caught in them, and the crew members who have spent years grappling w...

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 ever. Jaleel also opens up about the lasting legacy of Steve Urkel and “Did I Do That?,” playing Stefon Urq...

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 door-plug blowout, and the tragic death of whistleblower John Barnett—while explaining why she now avo...

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 inspiration behind the experiment, the influence of Morgan Spurlock’s Super Size Me, his changing relations...

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, whether Hollywood glamour is dead, why One Night Only removed its sex scenes, and the best TV shows to binge...

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 balancing The Daily Show with stand-up, reacts to breaking news like Donald Trump, Mitch McConnell, and L...

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 her experience during the King Richard awards campaign, what it was really like to be nominated for an...

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 with Emmy Rossum, bringing Prince and Taylor Swift to New Girl, and what it's like to write the highly a...

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 John Wells and Noah Wyle, the possibility of a The Pitt night shift spinoff, and the emotional impact th...

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 late-night formula, what interviewing precocious kids has taught him, and the inspiration behind his new book, H...

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 Fingers the Pulse special, and what he's learned from countless conversations with Trump supporters over...

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 Justin Roiland's departure nearly ended Rick and Morty, and reveals how the series survived one of its bi...

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 Beek in his final on-screen performance, unforgettable memories with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin on Grac...

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 believe she and Ted Danson had split. Steenburgen also opens up about falling in love with Danson, worki...

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 beloved love stories in The Last of Us, breaking stereotypes through LGBTQ+ representation, behind-the-scene...

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 of Unhappiness, creating the show's most talked-about political sketches, and why Larry’s TV wife, Che...

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 A-list celebrities. Frankie also takes us behind the scenes of Broadway's smash hit Titaníque, spills sur...