Obsessed: The Podcast

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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On this week’s episode of Obsessed, host Kevin Fallon is joined by breakout The Real Housewives of Rhode Island star Rosie Woods DiMare for a chaotic, hilarious, and revealing deep dive into the Bravo reality series everyone is talking about. Rosie opens up about the show’s explosive first season, including the viral “Welcome to Rhode Island, b---h” moment, rumors about polyamory, sugar daddies, “lavender marriages,” infertility accusations, and the off-camera drama viewers didn’t see. She also discusses going from longtime TV journalist to reality TV headline-maker, navigating fame in Rhode Island, and why fans have connected so intensely with the franchise. Plus, Kevin and producer Rachel Passer break down the movies, Broadway shows, and TV series they’re currently obsessed with — from celebrity-packed Broadway productions to unexpected summer movie favorites. If you’re obsessed with Bravo, Real Housewives, pop culture drama, reality TV tea, Broadway, and entertainment news, this episode is for you.

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Matt Wilstein sits down with acclaimed actress Danielle Deadwyler for a wide-ranging conversation about her extraordinary run of projects across film and television. From her comedic turn opposite Steve Carell in HBO’s Rooster to the emotional weight of Till, Danielle opens up about balancing intense dramatic work with lighter roles, her roots in Atlanta theater, and why “weird” storytelling continues to inspire her. She also reflects on unforgettable experiences working on Atlanta, Watchmen, Station Eleven, The Bear, and the highly anticipated new season of Euphoria. Plus, Danielle teases what drew her to Ryan Coogler’s upcoming reboot of The X-Files and reacts to support from Gillian Anderson as fans prepare for a new chapter in the iconic franchise.

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