Obsessed: The Podcast
Episodes
Emmy Winner Reveals Why Obama Was 'Concerned' About Him
Alex Edelman discusses his role in The Paper, the Office spin-off, and his award-winning one-man show Just for Us.
Leslie Jones Talks Trump, SNL, and ‘Ghostbusters’ Hate
Leslie Jones discusses her new HBO Max series "Roast My Rental" and her "I Am Hot" stand-up tour, reflecting on her decade-long journey to comedic mastery.
How Kristen Johnston Turned Pain Into Comedy Gold
Kevin Fallon interviews Kristen Johnston, discussing her role in the Netflix hit Leanne and her iconic turn as Lexi in Sex and the City.
Why Chevy Chase Actor Feared It Would End His Career
Corey Michael Smith discusses his new film The Sun Never Sets, highlighting the improvisational process with director Joe Swanberg and his chemistry with Jake Johnson and Dakota Fanning.
The Wild Story Behind O.J. Simpson’s Secret Prank Show
Host Kevin Fallon interviews Rebecca Halpern, executive producer of the new docuseries *OJ: Unseen Exploitation of Evil*, about the controversial 2006 prank show *Juiced*.
Why ‘Steve Urkel’ Is the Child-Star Success Story
Kevin Fallon interviews Jaleel White, best known for playing Steve Urkel on Family Matters, about his new HGTV show Totally 90s House.
Rory Kennedy on Trump, RFK Jr., and ‘Freefall’ Documentary
Rory Kennedy joins Matt Wilstein to discuss her Netflix documentary "Free Fall," which exposes systemic safety failures and whistleblower retaliation at Boeing following the 737 MAX crashes.
Mo Gilligan on Netflix, Stand-Up and ‘Big Chicken’
Comedian Mo Gilligan joins Matt Wilstein to discuss his new Netflix documentary, *Big Chicken*, in which he ate fast-food fried chicken three times daily for 28 days.
Summer Blockbusters Joanna Coles is Obsessed With
Host Kevin and guest Joanna Coles discuss Christopher Nolan’s *The Odyssey*, debating its spectacle, casting, and cultural impact.
Josh Johnson on ‘Daily Show,’ Trump, and Stand-Up Success
Matt Wilstein interviews Daily Show rotating host Josh Johnson about his Emmy nominations, HBO special, and unique strategy of releasing weekly stand-up sets on YouTube.
Will Smith’s On-Screen Wife Still Stands by His Oscars Slap
Anjanue Ellis-Taylor joins Obsessed to discuss her action role in the Apple TV+ series Lucky and her Oscar-nominated performance in King Richard.
Liz Meriwether on ‘New Girl,’ ‘Furious,’ and Elizabeth Holmes
Kevin Fallon interviews Liz Merriweather about her new Hulu crime thriller *Furious*, exploring its themes of vengeance and female psychology.
Shawn Hatosy on ‘The Pitt,’ Emmys, and Finding Fame at 50
Sean Haddese joins Matt Wilstein to discuss his Emmy-winning role as Dr.
Why the ‘Future of Late-Night’ Is Ignoring Trump
Kevin Fallon interviews Julian Shapiro Barnum about his new YouTube late-night show, Outside Tonight, filmed entirely outdoors in NYC.
Jordan Klepper on Trump, MAGA, and ‘Daily Show’ Secrets
Host Matt Wilstein interviews Daily Show correspondent Jordan Klepper about his Emmy-nominated special and recent rotating hosting duties.
Dan Harmon on ‘Community’ Movie, ‘Rick and Morty’ Drama and More
Dan Harmon discusses his career, from writing for Hugh Jackman’s Oscars to creating Community and Rick and Morty.