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Obsessed: The Podcast
Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar!
Comedian Amber Ruffin is systematically taking over the entertainment industry. And now she’s bringing her sister Lacey Lamar along for the ride. With two books, and now a new podcast from iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Network, the pair is busier than ever—even as the Writers Guild strike has shut down much of Hollywood. In this episode, Ruffin talks about the state of late-night TV as a whole (and her eponymous Peacock show specifically) and reflects on the ‘Saturday Night Live’ audition that inadvertently brought a generation of Black female comedians together and led Seth Meyers to hire her as the first Black woman to write for a network late-night show. The sisters also reveal how they find humor in “everyday racism” and why they decided to embrace their true, deeply silly selves, on their podcast.
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8. The Cheesiest Movie Just Crashed the Oscar Race
22:21||Season 1, Ep. 8Award-winning showbiz experts Kevin Fallon and Matt Wilstein break down all the drama in the Oscar nominations. Who lost out on a statuette? Who should be furious? And they have the skinny on the biggest shocks: the jaw-dropping Best Picture nomination for F1, starring Brad Pitt as a race-car driver, and Kate Hudson getting her second nomination for Song Sung Blue after a quarter-century break. Kevin and Matt get into Ariana Grande getting shut out in a Wicked disappointment and have some predictions for who's going to triumph os the big night. Need to know what to say about the Oscars? They've got it all covered. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallonFollow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilsteinNew episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube.
7. The Cooking Show Food Network Would Never Air
33:02||Season 1, Ep. 7In this episode of Obsessed, Kevin Fallon explores two recent watches that made him feel everything — in totally opposite ways. He chats with a film critic to talk about ‘Hamnet,’ the quietly devastating film that lingers long after the credits roll. Then, Kevin switches gears with unfiltered celebrity chef and actor, Matty Matheson (‘The Bear’). They discuss details of Matty's show, Just a Dash, which is a chaotic, funny, rule-breaking and heavily tattooed Netflix cooking show where global comfort food, oversharing, and laughs matter more than perfect recipes. From joyful chaos to emotional heartbreak, this episode is all about the TV and movies that leave a mark.Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilsteinNew episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube.
6. This Is What Joanna Coles Is Obsessed With
39:58||Season 1, Ep. 6In this episode, Kevin Fallon, host and editor-at-large at the Daily Beast’s Obsessed brings everyone inside his latest obsession: ‘Heated Rivalry.’ Kevin kicks things off with Matt Wilstein, Editorial Director of The Daily Beast’s Obsessed, breaking down how the show pulled him in, why it’s so addictive, and what makes it feel like more than just another buzzy series. The conversation then continues with Joanna Coles, Chief Creative and Content Officer for The Daily Beast, as Kevin takes his fixation into a candid, often NSFW discussion about the show’s sex scenes, emotional payoff, and why ‘Heated Rivalry’ is resonating far beyond its expected audience. Joanna also tells Kevin why she’s so frustrated that her other TV obsession, Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Landman,’ has gone full MAGA.Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilsteinNew episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube.
5. How I Stay Sane in TV’s Most Deranged Comedy
45:45||Season 1, Ep. 5Matt Wilstein sits down with Lake Bell (‘It’s Complicated’) to talk about how she possibly keeps a straight face opposite SNL alum Tim Robinson on HBO’s bonkers show ‘The Chair Company.’ The comedy star also shares stories about auditioning for Woody Allen and her humiliating first day on set with Meryl Streep. But first, Matt chats with Nick Schager, Entertainment Critic for the Daily Beast’s Obsessed, about all things Tim Robinson, breaking down what makes his work so singular, and why this new show feels like him at the peak of his comedic powers.Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilsteinNew episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube.
4. Real Housewife Dishes About Shocking Plane Fight
41:19||Season 1, Ep. 4Whitney Rose sits down with Kevin Fallon, Obsessed's host, for an unfiltered breakdown of the infamous plane incident no one can fully explain—an explosive confrontation with no footage that continues to divide the cast. She reflects on the emotional fallout from the season finale, a reunion so intense it led to Andy Cohen walking off set, and the complicated reality of confronting castmates only to face them again under the reunion lights. Blending sharp humor with raw honesty, Whitney and Kevin also dive into fan obsession, internet discourse, authenticity in reality TV, and why ‘The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ has evolved into must-watch “cinema,” offering a rare inside look at the chaos, pressure, and power of showing up on camera.Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilsteinNew episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube.
3. Fashion Legend: This Is What’s Wrong in Hollywood
35:00||Season 1, Ep. 3Isaac Mizrahi joins Kevin Fallon on Obsessed for a fast, funny, and candid post–Golden Globes conversation that jumps from his scene-stealing, outrageously dirty line in ‘Marty Supreme’ to why Timothée Chalamet has genuine old-school movie-star magic. Mizrahi weighs in on Jennifer Lawrence’s sheer dress, Ariana Grande’s grown-up glamour reset, Parker Posey’s color misstep, Ozempic-era red-carpet aesthetics, and the sudden coronation of Hollywood’s newest hot boys, along with plenty of classic Mizrahi digressions on Gwyneth Paltrow, supermodels, suits, and the eternal heels-versus-flats debate.Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilsteinNew episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube.
2. Why Chevy Chase Called Me Dumb to My Face
39:57||Season 1, Ep. 2Marina Zenovich, the acclaimed documentary filmmaker behind films on Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, and now Chevy Chase, joins Matt Wilstein on ‘Obsessed: The Podcast’ to discuss her latest film, ‘I’m Chevy Chase, and You’re Not’. Marina opens up about the moment Chevy bluntly told her she wasn’t “bright enough” to understand him, the delicate dance of capturing comedy legends on camera, and what it was like piecing together a portrait of a famously prickly subject. Along the way, Matt and Kevin Fallon dive into their obsession with ‘The Pitt,’ the medical drama that’s back and more gripping than ever, and the show’s shocking and emotional premiere moments—from abandoned babies to the chaos of a Fourth of July in the ER. It’s your favorite Sunday-night group chat for TV, movies, and the personalities who make them unforgettable—so listen, subscribe, and join the conversation every week.Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilsteinNew episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube.
1. I Know the Secret Behind TV’s Funniest 90 Seconds
40:07||Season 1, Ep. 1Chris Perfetti, the stealth MVP of ‘Abbott Elementary,’ joins Kevin Fallon for a funny, smart, surprisingly heartfelt conversation about his character Jacob Hill. In our first episode of ‘Obsessed: The Podcast,’ Kevin (Editor at Large at the Daily Beast’s Obsessed) and editorial director Matt Wilstein also dive into the buzziest movie of the moment: ‘Marty Supreme.’ From Timothée Chalamet’s wild performance, the unwieldy Safdie energy, and that ping-pong paddle scene everyone is talking about, it’s safe to say you can’t miss this movie. Welcome to your favorite Sunday-night group chat in podcast form. Think brunch gossip, but about TV, movies, and the celebrities who make them. So listen, subscribe, and come hang out with us right here, three times a week.Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilsteinNew episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube.
Welcome to Obsessed
00:43||Ep. 0Obsessed: The Podcast is for those who like their culture pop and their pleasures guilty. Entertainment guru Kevin Fallon and a rotating cast of brilliant critics, including 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.Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilstein New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube.