Synopsis
Comedian and writer Joseph Scrimshaw asks guests to share their deepest loves and obsessions from cats to Star Wars to knitting to Pro-Wrestling and everything in between.
Episodes
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SGT PEPPERS THE MOVIE: Obsessed Ep 233 with J. Elvis Weinstein
21/11/2018 Duration: 01h12minComedian, writer, documentary filmmaker J. Elvis Weinstein (MST3K, I Need You To Kill, Freaks & Geeks) has a special spot in his heart for the bizarre late 70s Beatles musical THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE BEATLES IN IT. Thanks as always to Molly Lewis for our theme music and Bryan Ward for our artwork!
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NFL QUARTERBACKS: Obsessed Ep 232 with Adam Lueck
15/11/2018 Duration: 01h14minFilm buff, financial analyst, and former football player, Adam Lueck shares his obsession with NFL Quarterbacks. Joseph learns a lot. Thanks as always to Molly Lewis for our music and Bryan Ward for our artwork.
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SONDHEIM: Obsessed Ep 231 with Nadia Osman
08/11/2018 Duration: 01h15minWriter and comedian Nadia Osman shares how she rebelled against her parents by getting really into the music and life of Stephen Sondheim. Thanks as always to Molly Lewis for our theme music and Bryan Ward for our artwork.
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VOTING: Obsessed Ep 230 with Sara Scrimshaw
01/11/2018 Duration: 01h19minJust in time for the 2018 mid-terms, Joseph and Sara Scrimshaw get super obsessive about voting. How to stay inspired, trap doors for debates, dressing up as Victoria Woodhull, and much more! WARNING: Contains strong political and civil opinions and questions! Thanks as always to Molly Lewis for our theme music and Bryan Ward for our artwork!
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FRIDAY the 13th: Obsessed Ep 229 with Mark Reilly
25/10/2018 Duration: 01h02minMovie lover and trivia champ, Mark Reilly (Collider Video, Schmoedown), loves the horror and absurdity of the whole Friday the 13th movie franchise. Thanks as always to Molly Lewis for our theme music and Bryan Ward for our artwork.
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JOHN CARPENTER'S HALLOWEEN: Obsessed Ep 228 with J. Christopher Arrison
18/10/2018 Duration: 01h23minOn the eve of the new Halloween movie, uber-fan J. Christopher Arrison (Adult Swim) shares his deep love of the original 1978 film and his path to acceptance of the slasher film craze it inspired! Thanks as always to Molly Lewis for our theme music and Bryan Ward for our artwork!
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MURDER HOUSE of FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT: Obsessed Ep 227 with Jen Leavitt
11/10/2018 Duration: 01h04minIn celebration of Halloween times, museum expert and tour guide Jen Leavitt returns to discuss Taliesin, a strange murder and fire prone house built by Frank Lloyd Wright that for some reason IS NOT COMMON KNOWLEDGE. Thanks as always to Molly Lewis for our music and Bryan Ward for our artwork.
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TARGET: Obsessed Ep 226 with Jeremy Stomberg
04/10/2018 Duration: 01h11minAnnouncer, host, and fellow Minnesotan Jeremy Stomberg (MN Roller Girls, F1RST Wrestling), shares his love of the retail chain, Target, with Joseph. And Joseph shares lots of Target love right back. Thanks as always to Molly Lewis for our music and Bryan Ward for our artwork.
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SOLO: Obsessed Ep 225 with Clarke Wolfe, Matt Belknap, and Riley Silverman
27/09/2018 Duration: 01h44minOur Star Wars tradition continues! Joseph is joined by Clarke Wolfe (DC Daily), Matt Belknap (Never Not Funny), and Riley Silverman (International Waters podcast) to agree, disagree, and joke about all things Solo: A Star Wars Story! A movie with a backstory as complex as the main character! As always, thanks to Molly Lewis for our music and Bryan Ward for our artwork.
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EPIC SCIENCE FANTASY: Obsessed Ep 224 with Paul Feldman
20/09/2018 Duration: 01h12minWriter Paul Feldman is obsessed with a very specific genre--the cross-section of D&D, heavy metal, and epic sci-fan/fantasy of the late 70s and early 80s! We talk darkness, wizards, Satan, and comedy! Thanks as always to Molly Lewis for our theme music and Bryan Ward for our artwork!
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SHOWGIRLS: Obsessed Ep 223 with Claudia Dolph
13/09/2018 Duration: 01h09minDancer, producer, and big pop culture fan shares her fascination with the bizarre film that is Showgirls. We talk the goals of the film, the failures of the film, bad cheeseburger eating, and the community that's built up around the movie. (CW: We briefly discuss the scenes of assault in the film.) Thanks as always to Molly Lewis for our music and Bryan Ward for our artwork!
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SPREADSHEETS: Obsessed Ep 222 with Sara Scrimshaw
06/09/2018 Duration: 01h08minJoseph is joined by his wife Sara to discuss her deep affection for Spreadsheets--Excel, Word, and generally keeping the world organized. Thanks to our Patreon patron, Wendy Fossum, for suggesting the topic! As always, thanks to Molly Lewis for our theme music and Bryan Ward for our artwork!
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CYCLOPS: Obsessed Ep 221 with David Nett
30/08/2018 Duration: 01h07minWriter, producer, gamer, fitness instructor David Nett shares his deep love with Cyclops from the X-Men! Open your visor, blast your optic beams, and listen! Thanks as always to Molly Lewis for our music and Bryan Ward for our artwork!
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POKÉMON GO: Obsesed Ep 220 with Aubrey Turner
23/08/2018 Duration: 01h07minMusician, audio engineer, and one half of The Doubleclicks, Aubrey Turner, shares her obsession with the unique mobile game, Pokémon Go! Thanks as always to Molly Lewis for our theme music and Bryan Ward for our artwork!
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WIKIPEDIA: Obsessed Ep 219 with Josh Fruhlinger
16/08/2018 Duration: 01h10minWriter, comedian, and defiant blogger, Josh Fruhlinger, shares his deep knowledge of Wikipedia! Editor Wars! Citations Needed! Jump on the information superhighway with us! Thanks as always to Molly Lewis for our music and Bryan Ward for our artwork!
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LORD of the RINGS: Obsessed Ep 218 with Rachel Cushing
09/08/2018 Duration: 01h07minRachel Cushing, editor of television and fierce competitor on Collider's Movie Trivia Schmoedown, is deeply obsessed with Lord of the Rings books, movies, and everything. Thanks as always to Molly Lewis and for our music and Bryan Ward for our artwork.
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BEING A GAME MASTER: Obsessed Ep 217 with Richard Malena-Webber
02/08/2018 Duration: 01h07minStep behind the GM screen, as game designer and podcaster Richard Malena-Webber shares his love of running Roleplaying Games! Everything from D&D to a game where he bit the head off of a Play-Doh monster! Thanks as always to Molly Lewis for our music and Bryan E. Ward for our artwork!
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FAN FICTION: Obsessed Ep 216 with Leigh Lahav
26/07/2018 Duration: 01h20minWriter and animator, Leigh Lahav, shares her deep thoughts about Fan Fiction! Emotional catharsis, raw human writing, and shipping Kylo and Rey! Thanks as always to Molly Lewis for our music and Bryan Ward for our artwork!
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STAR TREK DISCOVERY: Obsessed Reviews
19/07/2018 Duration: 01h13minAnother special Obsessed Reviews episode! Joseph and Sara Scrimshaw finally finished watching Star Trek: Discovery and got real obsessed! We talk CBS All Access, plot twists, and appreciate fear ganglia! Join us as we go where many podcasts have gone before!
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THE MCU: Obsessed Ep 215 Live at CONvergence
12/07/2018 Duration: 59minA celebration of the Marvel Cinematic Universe recorded live at CONvergence 2018 in Bloomington, Minnesota! Joseph is joined by guests comedian Ben San Del, comedian/writer/singer Tim Wick, and dancer/historian Sara Scrimshaw. We talk all the important MCU questions: Favorite films, themes, characters and who would win in a fight--Tony's mustache or the Hulk's pants? Thanks as always to Molly Lewis for our theme music and Bryan Ward for our art!