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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.
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- Yesterday46 min
Amy Poehler’s Dark Side Exposed in New Show ‘Dig’
The Office, Parks and Recreation, The Good Place, and Saturday Night Live—Mike Schur and J.J. Philbin have helped shape some of television’s most beloved comedies. On this episode of Obsessed, host Matt Wilstein sits down with the married couple to discuss their new Peacock series Dig, starring Amy Poehler and Hugh Laurie, including its casting, characters, and unconventional opening. They reveal behind-the-scenes stories from SNL, explain how Schur got involved with The Office, reflect on working together and creative collaboration, and weigh in on the future of Parks and Recreation and the changing television industry. And Schur also shares his take on SNL star James Austin Johnson’s Trump impression, and weighs in on whether Trump will end up in the “Good Place” or the “Bad Place.” If you’re a fan of SNL, Amy Poehler, and Parks and Rec, this is a must-watch conversation about the people and ideas behind great TV comedy. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilstein Follow Obsessed on Instagram @beastobsessed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 days ago51 min
Chris Colfer Dishes All About the ‘Glee’ Reboot
Chris Colfer joins the podcast for a candid conversation about his time on Glee, the show’s lasting cultural impact, and if he’ll return for the reboot. He opens up about playing Kurt Hummel, reuniting with Darren Criss, working alongside Hollywood legends, and stepping back into acting with his new horror film, The Restoration at Grayson Manor. Chris also shares behind-the-scenes Glee memories, reflects on his bestselling The Land of Stories book series and writing career, discusses navigating fame and privacy, and reveals his fascination with Queen Elizabeth. From iconic television moments to life after Glee, this is a must-listen conversation with the actor, author, and fan favorite. #ad Go to weightwatchers.com/OTP to get a special offer for our listeners. That’s weight watchers dot com slash OTP for a special offer. #ad Go to https://zbiotics.com/otp and use OTP at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilstein Follow Obsessed on Instagram @beastobsessed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago40 min
Why ‘The Office’ Makes Its Original Star ‘Cringe’
Mackenzie Crook joins Matt Wilstein to discuss his new Apple TV series Small Prophets, the supernatural story 10 years in the making, and why he loves creating quirky, gentle British comedies. The actor and writer looks back on landing his breakout role as Gareth in the original British The Office, why he initially wasn’t thrilled about the American remake, and how the show’s unexpected success changed his career. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories from Pirates of the Caribbean and Game of Thrones, whether he’d return for another Pirates movie, and why The Office’s “cruel” humor now makes him cringe. Plus, Crook reveals what's next for Small Prophets and shares details about his first feature film. #ad Get the best deals on Ember at https://ember.com/otp and let them know Obsessed: The Podcast sent you. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilstein Follow Obsessed on Instagram @beastobsessed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago58 min
Andy Richter’s Wild Post-Conan Hollywood Rush
Andy Richter is spilling behind-the-scenes secrets about two very different hit movies: the horror sensation Obsession and the beloved Christmas classic Elf. On this episode of Obsessed, host Matt Wilstein talks with the longtime Conan O’Brien sidekick about how Elf became a holiday favorite, the surprising casting choices that almost changed the movie—including Chris Farley as Buddy—and why he doesn’t think a sequel should happen. Richter also reflects on his new book, Elf Unwrapped, his years working with Conan, the collapse of The Tonight Show, voicing Mort in Madagascar, and his unexpected journey on Dancing With the Stars. #ad Get the best deals on Ember at https://ember.com/otp and let them know Obsessed: The Podcast sent you. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilstein Follow Obsessed on Instagram @beastobsessed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago45 min
How Trump Turned ‘Veep’ Into a Nightmare
Timothy Simons is best known as Jonah Ryan, the walking insult magnet on HBO’s Veep—but his latest role in Netflix’s hit romantic comedy Nobody Wants This is giving audiences a whole new reason to love him. On this episode of Obsessed, host Kevin Fallon sits down with Simons to discuss his evolution into a romantic lead, the show’s surprisingly relatable take on relationships, and the brutal Veep insults that still follow him years later. Simons also weighs in on the unsettling ways real-world politics have started to resemble Veep, why the show’s satire feels more nightmarish than funny today, and what it’s like to have a character become a lasting pop-culture phenomenon. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilstein Follow Obsessed on Instagram @beastobsessed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago48 min
The Hilarious Reason This Comedian Was Accused of Being MAGA
Comedian Heather McMahan joins Kevin Fallon on Obsessed: The Podcast to discuss her new Hulu comedy special, By a Thread, and the bizarre experience of being briefly “canceled” after a controversial moment at the Ryder Cup sparked accusations that she was MAGA. Heather opens up about receiving death threats and disturbing messages, turning the political backlash into comedy, and why she thinks a man would have been treated very differently. Plus, she dishes on her love of The Real Housewives, her over-the-top Italian wedding, the realities of making it as a comedian, her cosmetic surgery, and the unhinged stories fans share on her podcast, Absolutely Not. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilstein Follow Obsessed on Instagram @beastobsessed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago58 min
How ‘Seinfeld’ Became ‘Torture’ for Larry David: Biographer
What makes Larry David one of the most fascinating—and famously difficult—figures in comedy? On this episode of Obsessed, host Matt Wilstein sits down with Blake J. Harris, author of the new authorized biography Emperor of Nothing: The Making of Larry David, to uncover the stories behind the mind that created Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Harris reveals how Larry David’s real-life experiences inspired some of television’s most iconic moments, why his disastrous stint at Saturday Night Live nearly derailed his career, and how the pressure of making Seinfeld pushed him to the brink. Plus, they get into David’s complicated relationship with fame, his personal falling out with Cheryl Hines, and the surprising stories behind his creative clashes and career-defining decisions. If you’ve ever wondered how much George Costanza is really Larry David—or what it takes to get the comedy legend to open up—this is a must-listen conversation. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilstein Follow Obsessed on Instagram @beastobsessed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago47 min
‘SNL’ Alum Nimesh Patel on Trump, Kash Patel, and Shane Gillis
Comedian and Emmy-nominated writer Nimesh Patel joins Matt Wilstein on Obsessed: The Podcast for a sharp, hilarious conversation about political comedy, free speech, and the line between provocative humor and controversy. Patel discusses his new Netflix stand-up special, By the Dip, including his jokes about FBI Director Kash Patel, the Trump administration, and why he chose to take on some political targets while leaving others alone. He also reflects on his time writing for Saturday Night Live alongside Colin Jost and Michael Che, the evolution of comedy in a polarized political climate, the backlash surrounding Shane Gillis, and his decision to reconsider performing at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival. Plus, Patel revisits the Columbia University controversy that thrust him into the spotlight and shares candid thoughts on censorship, cancel culture, and the business of comedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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