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Obsessed: The Podcast

by The Daily Beast

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: if you love it, we’re Obsessed. New episodes every Thursday and Saturday; early drops on YouTube.

Latest episodes

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Leslie Jones Talks Trump, SNL, and ‘Ghostbusters’ Hate

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” com

Sep 12
45 min

How Kristen Johnston Turned Pain Into Comedy Gold

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 unforg

Sep 10
43 min

Why Chevy Chase Actor Feared It Would End His Career

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 Johnso

Sep 5
38 min

The Wild Story Behind O.J. Simpson’s Secret Prank Show

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, e

Sep 3
40 min

Why ‘Steve Urkel’ Is the Child-Star Success Story

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

Aug 29
35 min

Rory Kennedy on Trump, RFK Jr., and ‘Freefall’ Documentary

Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker Rory Kennedy joins Matt Wilstein on Obsessed to discuss her explosive new Netflix documentary, Freefall: A Reckonin

Aug 27
49 min

Mo Gilligan on Netflix, Stand-Up and ‘Big Chicken’

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 frie

Aug 22
46 min

Summer Blockbusters Joanna Coles is Obsessed With

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

Aug 20
45 min

Josh Johnson on ‘Daily Show,’ Trump, and Stand-Up Success

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

Aug 15
53 min

Will Smith’s On-Screen Wife Still Stands by His Oscars Slap

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 Annett

Aug 13
36 min

Liz Meriwether on ‘New Girl,’ ‘Furious,’ and Elizabeth Holmes

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

Aug 8
39 min

Shawn Hatosy on ‘The Pitt,’ Emmys, and Finding Fame at 50

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

Aug 6
47 min

Why the ‘Future of Late-Night’ Is Ignoring Trump

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

Aug 1
35 min

Jordan Klepper on Trump, MAGA, and ‘Daily Show’ Secrets

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 acro

Jul 30
49 min

Dan Harmon on ‘Community’ Movie, ‘Rick and Morty’ Drama and More

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. Har

Jul 25
57 min

June Diane Raphael Spills 'Legally Blonde' Prequel Secrets

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 th

Jul 23
50 min

Mary Steenburgen on Ted Danson, Larry David, and New Rom-Com ‘The Dink’

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 Fer

Jul 18
48 min

How This ‘White Lotus’ Star Could Come Back From the Dead

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, an

Jul 16
42 min

‘Curb’ Director Jeff Schaffer on Obama, Larry David, and Cheryl Hines

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 wor

Jul 11
50 min

Frankie Grande Talks Ariana Grande, Trump, Big Brother, and More

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 gro

Jul 9
37 min

Chart trend

Position in the TV & Film chart (US), last 90 days.

#65
all-time peak
4
days in the top 100 since Jan 2026

Chart positions

Where Obsessed: The Podcast ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 15, 2026).

#179 ▼ 20 TV & Film US

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It is refreshing to listen to an intelligent host who puts the spotlight on his guests, not himself.

zycwvuts · Sep 2023

This is my favorite podcast for my commute back and forth from work. I’m so happy for you, Matt, that you’re having a new baby, congrats! I’m excited for the new format, but I hope it doesn’t lose the charm that comes from your ability to connect to your interviewees. You very obviously research and talk to them beyond the top billed projects of their imdb and I think that gets them to open up. The discussions of behind the scenes in making comedy, whether it be writing a special, working at SNL, or making movies, are so fascinating and it goes beyond the surface. Have a wonderful summer, looking forward to when you come back!!!

McVigne · Jul 2023

I only listen to some of the episodes, with actors I'm familiar with. But the ones I've listened to I have thoroughly enjoyed. Matt is a really good interviewer and brings interesting discussion topics out of the actors.

Matt the M. · Mar 2023

The episode with Paula Pell was so super enjoyable - I could have listened to her for hours. Thank you, Matt - you let Paula tell detailed stories - details that I thoroughly enjoyed - and really share her wealth of experience and knowledge. When a guest like Paula is so entertaining, and the the host gives them time and breathing room to speak, we the audience really feel enlightened, educated, and delighted! Your questions were great, and I’m so glad you’re going to have her back!! More Paula 4eva!

FayIsThisHand-Shucked? · Mar 2023

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