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Timothy Simons and Justine Lupe in Nobody Wants This.
HIM?

How TV’s Most Loathsome Actor Became an Unlikely Heartthrob

“This is uncharted territory for me,” Timothy Simons told “Obsessed: The Podcast.”

Dana Herrnstadt

A photo illustration of JD Vance, Trump, Timothy Simons, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus for the Obsessed podcast.
LIFE IMITATES VEEP

‘Veep’ Star Reveals How Trump Turned Show Into a Nightmare

He’s unsure whether to laugh or cry.

Obsessed: The Podcast

Heather McMahan: By a Thread
MAGA MIXUP

Anti-Trump Comedian Reveals Why Everyone Thinks She’s MAGA

The stand-up star tells “Obsessed: The Podcast” what happened after she got unfairly tied to Trump.

Obsessed: The Podcast

A photo illustration of Larry David and cast of Seinfeld.
EMPEROR OF NOTHING

How ‘Seinfeld’ Became Absolute ‘Torture’ for Larry David

The show’s co-creator once said he’d “rather spend a year in prison” than make another season.

Dana Herrnstadt

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Kash Patel and Nimesh Patel for the Obsessed podcast.
'COME ON, BRO'

Why ‘SNL’ Alum Is Going All-In on Trump’s ‘Stupidest’ Goon

The stand-up comedian isn’t angry; he’s disappointed.

Obsessed: The Podcast

Judd Apatow, Donald Trump, and Stephen Colbert for the Obsessed podcast.
END OF AN ERA

Judd Apatow: Trump Satire Is ‘Dead’ Under MAGA Studio Boss

The insane mega-merger is hitting Hollywood from all sides.

Dana Herrnstadt

Norm Macdonald for the Obsessed podcast.
FIRED UP

Why Norm Macdonald Refused to ‘Bend the Knee’ to Power

Director Judd Apatow tells “Obsessed: The Podcast” how the “SNL” icon stood up to NBC’s demands.

Dana Herrnstadt

A photo illustration of Donald Trump and Kathy Griffin for the Obsessed podcast.
MOST WANTED

Trump Nemesis Reveals MAGA’s Disturbing ‘Obsession’ With Her

The comedian told “Obsessed: The Podcast” that she even needs extra security ahead of the midterms.

Dana Herrnstadt

A photo illustration of Devon Sawa from Final Destination for the Obsessed Podcast.
FINAL DESTINATION

’90s Heartthrob Shares Wild Theory About His Own Death

The “Final Destination” star tells “Obsessed: The Podcast” what goes through his head when he gets on an airplane.

Dana Herrnstadt

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Joey Fatone and Lance Bass
IN SYNC

Lance Bass Reveals How He Really Feels About Joey Fatone

Bass tells “Obsessed: The Podcast” how the pair have maintained their lifelong connection.

Dana Herrnstadt

Jonathan Bennett in Finding Mr. Christmas.
GAY KING OF CHRISTMAS

History-Making Hallmark Star Fires Back at MAGA Haters

The “Mean Girls” heartthrob is refusing to let the current political climate silence him.

Dana Herrnstadt

The cast of Pitch Perfect for the Anna Camp Obsessed podcast episode.
ACA-SCUSE ME?

‘Pitch Perfect’ Star Reveals Why She Finally Came Out at 43

Anna Camp opened up about her castmates’ reactions on “Obsessed: The Podcast.”

Dana Herrnstadt

Dane Cook
STARTING FROM SCRATCH

Dane Cook Reveals How Ultimate Betrayal Killed His Career

The comedian had everything going for him. Then his brother stabbed him in the back.

Obsessed: The Podcast

A photo illustration of Dane Cook in Funny Money: The Dane Cook Story.
FUNNY MONEY

Comedian Reveals Shocking Details About Brother’s $12M Theft

Even his own mother tried to warn him, Dane Cook revealed on “Obsessed: The Podcast.”

Dana Herrnstadt

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