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Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd is a nostalgia-fueled interview podcast where autism, pop culture, and fandom collide. Each week, Joseph sits down with the actors, musicians, comedians, creators, and icons he's been hyperfixated on throughout his life to explore the stories behind the moments that made them unforgettable. It's a fun, candid look at the people who shaped our obsessions and the careers they've built beyond them.
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- 6 days ago38 min
Keiynan Lonsdale (The Flash) | Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd #14
Actor, musician, and The Flash star Keiynan Lonsdale joins Joseph Shepherd to chat about growing up obsessed with Michael Jackson, accidentally discovering his love of acting through Fame, his creative process as a musician, and the journey behind his new song “Body High.” Plus, performing on stage, terrible bike dates, Drag Race, sexual awakenings, Pop the Balloon, and so much more.Thanks for watching Hyperfixated! Love you all.0:19 Michael Jackson Obsession2:05 Growing Up Performing5:02 Performing & People Pleasing9:21 Fame & Becoming an Actor13:39 Keiynan Can't Ride a Bike14:20 Our Terrible Bike Dates19:54 Making Music on GarageBand20:34 Keiynan's Creative Process24:05 Drag Race25:35 New Music & Body High30:57 Sexual Awakenings32:49 Keiynan's Hyperfixations36:05 Pop the Balloon37:24 Body High ChallengeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago32 min
Ashley Rickards (Awkward) | Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd #13
Actress and Awkward star Ashley Rickards joins Joseph Shepherd to chat about growing up alongside Jenna Hamilton, the lasting legacy of Awkward, playing an autistic character in Fly Away, and what it was like saying goodbye to the show that became her family. Plus, One Tree Hill, frogs, growing up in Hollywood, moving away from Los Angeles, South Park, and so much more.Thanks for watching Hyperfixated! Love you all.0:57 Ashley's Fear of Frogs3:03 Growing Up With Horses4:05 Playing Autistic in Fly Away8:32 Landing Awkward10:22 Becoming Jenna Hamilton13:48 Awkward's Lasting Legacy15:46 Saying Goodbye to Awkward19:18 Growing Up on TV21:23 Writing a Self-Help Book23:08 Rewatching Awkward26:24 Leaving Los Angeles29:30 Ashley's Hyperfixation31:17 Ashley for South ParkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Aug 18, 202642 min
Daniel Franzese (Mean Girls) | Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd #12
Mean Girls icon Daniel Franzese joins Joseph Shepherd to revisit his iconic career, from playing Damian in the beloved comedy to competing on RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race. Daniel shares hilarious stories about working at Blockbuster, collecting VHS tapes, creating a rock opera with Willam and Derrick Barry, and taking Drag Race way too seriously. He also opens up about his ADHD journey, the financial realities actors face, his love of indie film, preparing for his first comedy special, and why thrifting is his ultimate hyperfixation.Thanks for watching Hyperfixated! Love you all.0:36 Working at Blockbuster6:20 Collecting VHS Tapes9:26 Thrifting Every Day10:25 The Legacy of Mean Girls14:28 Creating a Drag Musical17:03 Writing and ADHD22:20 The Reality for Actors25:13 The Future of Indie Film29:58 The Return of Auditions30:49 His First Comedy Special32:53 Secret Celebrity Drag Race40:26 Danny’s HyperfixationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Aug 11, 202653 min
Mo Collins (MADtv) | Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd #11
MADtv icon Mo Collins joins Joseph Shepherd to revisit some of her most beloved characters and sketches, including Lorraine, Doreen and Stuart, and her unforgettable Shakira music video parody. Mo shares behind-the-scenes stories from her MADtv audition, working with Michael McDonald, getting cut from Jingle All the Way, and transitioning into drama on Fear the Walking Dead. She also opens up about overcoming childhood shyness, the teacher who changed her life, getting kicked out of college, surviving cancer, and using her platform to speak out.Thanks for watching Hyperfixated! Love you all.0:54 The Impact of MADtv4:22 Auditioning for MADtv7:00 Creating Lorraine10:10 The Shakira Parody15:35 Stuart and Doreen22:18 Jingle All the Way25:45 Fear the Walking Dead33:31 Overcoming Childhood Shyness39:15 Kicked Out of College41:25 Speaking Out47:17 Mo’s HyperfixationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Aug 5, 202633 min
Chris Applebaum (Director) | Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd #10
Music video director Chris Applebaum joins Joseph Shepherd to go behind the scenes of some of the most iconic music videos of the 2000s, including Britney Spears' Overprotected (Darkchild Remix), Paris Hilton's Stars Are Blind, Rihanna's Umbrella, Miley Cyrus' Party in the U.S.A., Natasha Bedingfield's Unwritten, and more. Chris shares incredible stories about working with Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Miley Cyrus, and what it was like directing music videos throughout his legendary career.Thanks for listening to Hyperfixated! Love you all.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jul 28, 20261h 2m
Damien Fahey (MTV TRL): Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd Episode 9
Former TRL host and Family Guy writer Damian Fahey joins Joseph Shepherd for a nostalgic deep dive into the career that inspired an entire generation of TV hosts. Damian shares how building a homemade radio station as a kid led to MTV, what it was really like replacing Carson Daly, and the behind-the-scenes pressure of hosting one of the biggest live shows on television.They also revisit Britney Spears' iconic 2003 TRL performance, talk about Carson Daly's unexpected act of generosity that changed Damian's career, explore how he landed in the Family Guy writers' room, and discuss everything from celebrity interviews to coffee obsessions, radio, comedy, and the hyperfixations that shaped his life.Thanks for watching Hyperfixated! Love you all.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jul 21, 202648 min
Nicole Parker (Mad TV): Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd Episode 8
Actress, comedian, Broadway star, and MADtv legend Nicole Parker joins Joseph Shepherd to talk about her unforgettable celebrity impressions, Wicked, Titaníque, The Neighborhood Listen, improv, Broadway, and the surprising legacy of MADtv. Plus, Britney Spears, Celine Dion, horror movies, and the hyperfixations that have shaped her career.Thanks for watching Hyperfixated! Love you all.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jul 14, 20261h 1m
Jodie Sweetin: Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd Episode 7
Actress, comedian, and Full House icon Jodie Sweetin joins Joseph Shepherd to chat growing up as Stephanie Tanner, the enduring legacy of Full House, neurodivergence, stand-up comedy, and life beyond the House. Plus, legos, ghost hunting, true crime, and so much more.Thanks for watching Hyperfixated! Love you all.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd is a nostalgia-fueled interview podcast where autism, pop culture, and fandom collide. Each week, Joseph sits down with the actors, musicians, comedians, creators, and icons he's been hyperfixated on throughout his life to explore the stories behind the moments that made them unforgettable. It's a fun, candid look at the people who shaped our obsessions and the careers they've built beyond them.
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