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Obsessed: The Podcast

Obsessed: The Podcast

By: The Daily Beast
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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. New episodes every Thursday and Saturday; early drops on YouTube.The Daily Beast Art
Episodes
  • Rob Corddry on ‘Daily Show,’ Jon Stewart, Colbert, and ‘The Audacity’
    Jun 20 2026
    Rob Corddry joins Matt Wilstein on Obsessed to discuss his acclaimed dramatic turn in AMC’s The Audacity, why he believes drama is easier than comedy, and what it was like returning to The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Corddry shares behind-the-scenes stories from Old School, Ballers, Hot Tub Time Machine, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and working alongside Dwayne Johnson, Larry David, and Stephen Colbert. He also reveals the iconic role he turned down on Modern Family, reflects on the opportunities that got away, and recounts some hilariously awkward encounters with celebrity heroes including Stephen King and George Clooney. Follow Obsessed on Instagram @beastobsessed Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram ⁠@kpfallon⁠ Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram ⁠@mattjwilstein⁠ New episodes every Thursday, and Saturday; ⁠early drops on YouTube⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Jake Lacy Talks 'White Lotus,' 'Girls,' and Playing Bad Boys
    Jun 18 2026
    In this episode of Obsessed: The Podcast, Kevin Fallon sits down with Jake Lacy to discuss his acclaimed new film Mosquito in the Ear, the emotional complexities of portraying fathers in crisis, and what it was like filming in India. Jake reflects on working alongside stars like Nicole Kidman, earning an Emmy nomination for The White Lotus, and navigating the transition from playing lovable boyfriends in Girls and High Fidelity to scene-stealing villains. He also shares stories about collaborating with Mike White and Lena Dunham, offering a candid look at the career moments that shaped one of television's most versatile actors. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram ⁠@kpfallon⁠ Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram ⁠@mattjwilstein⁠ New episodes every Thursday, and Saturday; ⁠early drops on YouTube⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Patton Oswalt on Trump, Colbert, and New Stand-Up Special ‘Tea & Scotch’
    Jun 13 2026
    Matt Wilstein sits down with comedian, actor, and writer Patton Oswalt to discuss his new stand-up special Tea & Scotch, what political comedians can learn from Donald Trump’s war against Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, and Bill Maher, and what it’s like to raise a teenage daughter who may be funnier than he is. Oswalt also shares behind-the-scenes stories from projects like Ratatouille, Young Adult, Parks and Recreation, and A.P. Bio, while reflecting on grief, creativity, and what he's learned from working alongside legends like Charlize Theron, Toni Collette, and more. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram ⁠@kpfallon⁠ Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram ⁠@mattjwilstein⁠ New episodes every Thursday, and Saturday; ⁠early drops on YouTube⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 mins
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