Obsessed: The Podcast

Craig Ferguson joins Matt Wilstein to discuss his new CNN series America on Purpose, why he’s “glad” his late-night show ended before the Trump era, why he thought he’d be fired after his iconic Britney Spears monologue, and the unscripted interview style that made The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson so memorable. Craig reflects on memorable guests like Robin Williams and Carrie Fisher, shares stories about becoming an American citizen, and looks back on pivotal moments from his career with the wit and honesty that made him a fan favorite.

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The Comeback has officially come to an end, and Kevin Fallon is joined by actor, producer, and longtime collaborator Dan Bucatinsky to break down the emotional finale, Valerie Cherish's surprising legacy, the show's timely AI storyline, Billy's unforgettable transformation, and the awards buzz surrounding Lisa Kudrow's acclaimed performance. Plus, Dan reflects on working alongside Lisa for more than two decades, the lasting impact of Scandal, and what makes The Comeback one of television's most beloved cult classics.

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Emmy-winning actor Matthew Rhys joins Obsessed to talk about his addictive new Apple TV+ horror-comedy Widow’s Bay, why the genre-bending series pushed him out of his comfort zone, and how he balanced scares with comedy. He also reflects on The Americans, working with his wife Keri Russell, auditioning for James Bond, playing George Carlin in Saturday Night, and the unforgettable acting lessons he learned from icons like Sally Field, Anthony Hopkins, and Peter Falk. Plus, Rhys shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from his career — including the disastrous Shakespeare performance that still haunts him to this day.

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Andrew Rannells joins Kevin Fallon for a candid, hilarious, and unexpectedly emotional conversation about his new HBO film Miss You, Love You alongside Allison Janney. From grieving parents and processing loss to behind-the-scenes stories from Girls, The Book of Mormon, and Big Mouth, Andrew opens up about the deeply personal experiences that shaped both his performance and his life. The two dive into queer representation on screen, Allison Janney’s status as a gay icon, awkward Hollywood intimacy stories, and why some of the hardest moments in life can also be the funniest. It’s a moving, chaotic, and wildly entertaining episode full of Broadway gossip, emotional honesty, and the kind of unfiltered humor only Andrew Rannells can deliver. 

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On this episode of Obsessed, Matt Wilstein sits down with comedy legend Robert Smigel — the creator and voice behind Triumph the Insult Comic Dog — for a hilarious and revealing conversation about his decades at Saturday Night Live, discovering Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell, working alongside Conan O'Brien and Adam Sandler, and his unforgettable experience roasting MAGA figures at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Smigel also opens up about the rise of Triumph, his new podcast Humor Me with Robert Smigel and Friends, and the behind-the-scenes stories from some of the most iconic moments in comedy history.

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