Current Fixation

Sometimes life just uh.... finds a way. And this time it found a way to hit us hard, all at once! Join us as we say - not goodbye, just ta ta for now! In this episode, busy folks who need a nap, Sarah and Katie, infodump about:How 2026 has gone so awry, so fast, despite our best planningTaking a break to catch our breath for a bitWe'll be back with some fun new episodes as soon as we canLove y'all! Thanks for support us on our podcasting journey!

Over the last year or so, we have lost some greats - Diane Keaton, Rob Reiner, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and many more. But for us here at Current Fixation, one passing in particular hit us the hardest.In this In Memoriam episode, Catherine O'Hara superfan Katie info dumps at you about:-Catherine O'Hara's life, legacy, and storied career -Schitt's Creek moments that have meant something to us-Dealing with the death of famous people and how it impacts regular people's lives

We’re all a product of our families, for better or for worse. In this episode, ba-ba black sheep of the family Sarah infodumps about:Diving into their family history and the discomfort that comes with itDifficulties in finding accurate historical information Sometimes you gotta live in a way that pisses off your ancestorsContent Warning: Discussions of racism, misogyny, and incestWant to share more about this topic? Do you have a current fixation you want to share with us? Get in the comments on Facebook and Instagram @currentfixationpod, or email us at currentfixationpod@gmail.comNew episodes of Current Fixation are released Tuesdays at 9am CST on Spotify and Amazon Music. All links can be found at currentfixationpod.com. 

This week, we are introducing a new segment we are calling Spicy for a Tuesday! Once every month or two we will have an episode that gets a little… steamier than our average content. Spicy for a Tuesday episodes will allow us the freedom to discuss more adult topics without feeling the need to censor ourselves for the general audience. And will allow you, the listener, to make an informed decision before embarking on a more R-rated journey with us.In this episode, Hollanov stans Katie and Sarah infodump about:Heated Rivalry sex scenes that seem to confuse the average viewerDepictions of sex in other queer mediaDirectors doing it right (and maybe a few who need some help)Content Warning: Moderately explicit discussions of sexWant to share more about this topic? Do you have a current fixation you want to share with us? Get in the comments on Facebook and Instagram @currentfixationpod, or email us at currentfixationpod@gmail.comNew episodes of Current Fixation are released Tuesdays at 9am CST on Spotify and Amazon Music. All links can be found at currentfixationpod.com. 

Hockey is the “it girl”, the sport on the tip of everyone’s tongue. Between the current race for playoff slots, several generation-defining young players coming into their own, and we can’t forget Heated Rivalry, the world has never been so primed for a hockey explosion.In our first ever episode with a mid-recording pivot, hockey superfan Katie infodumps about:How Sarah and Katie came to understand and love hockey The growth of the PWHL and the significant role it can play in the future of the hockey industryThe good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to hockey culture and what that means for the new fans swarming to the sportWant to share more about this topic? Do you have a current fixation you want to share with us? Get in the comments on Facebook and Instagram @currentfixationpod, or email us at currentfixationpod@gmail.comNew episodes of Current Fixation are released Tuesdays at 9am CST on Spotify and Amazon Music. All links can be found at currentfixationpod.com. 

Subscription this, shrinkflation that, ads upon ads upon invasion of privacy… In this re-recorded episode, angry consumer Sarah infodumps about:What exactly is enshittification?How subscription models are the absolute worst. Ways to (sort of) save yourself from enshittified products.Want to share more about this topic? Do you have a current fixation you want to share with us? Get in the comments on Facebook and Instagram @currentfixationpod, or email us at currentfixationpod@gmail.comNew episodes of Current Fixation are released Tuesdays at 9am CST on Spotify and Amazon Music. All links can be found at currentfixationpod.com.

Shakespeare, a name everyone knows. But can you really say we know the man? Join us on our circuitous route through 16th-century Stratford-Upon-Avon and London to modern day Hollywood and back again.In this episode, Shakespeare Club member Katie infodumps about:The true history of the life and family of William ShakespeareThe origins of the play HamletThe movie Hamnet, directed by Chloé ZhaoContent Warning: Discussions of the loss of a childWant to share more about this topic? Do you have a current fixation you want to share with us? Get in the comments on Facebook and Instagram @currentfixationpod, or email us at currentfixationpod@gmail.comNew episodes of Current Fixation are released Tuesdays at 9am CST on Spotify and Amazon Music. All links can be found at currentfixationpod.com. 

2025 was a year of big change for many people, us very much included. The highs were high and the lows were tough but we all made it through! In our final episode of the year, Sarah leads a 2025 wrap-up conversation where we discuss:Katie’s last popcorn fixation for the year. It’s a big one y’all!Our top 3 hyperfixations from 2025 as a wholePersonal and podcast goals for next year. 2026 is going to be a big year for this podcast, we can feel it!Don’t forget to come back in January for all new episodes! January 20th will be our first episode back in 2026. Happy holidays and a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!Want to share more about this topic? Do you have a current fixation you want to share with us? Get in the comments on Facebook and Instagram @currentfixationpod, or email us at currentfixationpod@gmail.comNew episodes of Current Fixation are released Tuesdays at 9am CST on Spotify and Amazon Music. All links can be found at currentfixationpod.com.

Hey nerds, Sarah here to let you know that there will be no new episode this week! Unfortunately, the audio that was supposed to be our episode got corrupted, so we'll be back next Tuesday, same time, same place. Thanks for being awesome and patient. <3 -Sarah & Katie