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Obsessed: A Podcast About Your Hyper-Fixations

Nina Concepción and Katherine Bourne Taylor

Obsessed is a comedy show about your hyper-fixations. The ones that keep you up at night, hijack your group chats, or send you down a rabbit hole. Each episode, comedians Nina Concepción and Katherine Bourne Taylor unpack the niche interests they just can’t quit. From the oddly specific to the universally unhinged, no obsession is too weird, too deep, or too fleeting. Because nothing’s too weird when you’re among friends. Plus, Backdrop.fm subscribers get bonus episode where Nina and Katherine

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59:16

I Will Go Down With This Ship: Kingdon (The Pitt) &...

Obsessed: A Podcast About Your Hyper-Fixations ·

2026/04/23

This episode is one for the books!!! This week, Nina and Katherine start the convo off chatting about Nina’s movie, artistic north stars, and the power of David Lynch. Then you better buckle up, because we go IN on two iconic ships that we are most definitely going down with. First, we discuss how both of us became Kingdon shippers (Mel King and Frank Langdon from The Pitt - yes, we’re talking The Pitt again! You can’t stop us!) Then, Nina introduces Katherine to one of her most beloved ships of all

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17:00

BONUS PREVIEW: Hot Priests Pitch a Fic

Obsessed: A Podcast About Your Hyper-Fixations ·

2026/04/16

SURPRISE!!!! We're dropping a little gift into your feed. This is the original Pitch a Fic, born directly out of our hot priests episode, and it's a Backdrop.fm bonus that we are now setting free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:54

Obsessed Origins: Cardcaptor Sakura

Obsessed: A Podcast About Your Hyper-Fixations ·

2026/04/09

Today Katherine takes Nina through her childhood obsession of the iconic manga series Cardcaptor Sakura — specifically the TV show iteration — from the all-female artist group CLAMP. We discuss how the trope of the magical/chosen one speaks to us ALL, the friendship and yearning of Sakura and Syaoran Li and so much more!!Get more at backdrop.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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62:28

To All the Desperate Dads I’ve Loved Before

Obsessed: A Podcast About Your Hyper-Fixations ·

2026/04/02

This week we are discussing one of our favorite tropes in TV and film - The Desperate Father. We cover why we're drawn to this trope, and talk about our fav dads on the brink from Twilight's Charlie Swan, to the Mandalorian, to The Last of Us' Joel Miller and more. There's so many we didn't even get to, we might have to do more!!! Enjoy!Get more at backdrop.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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60:30

The World Will Know… of Our Obsession with Newsies

Obsessed: A Podcast About Your Hyper-Fixations ·

2026/03/26

This week we're diving into our mutual obsession of NEWSIES!!! Vital to our evolution as Professional Fangirls, Newsies really was one of the pieces of pop culture that started it all! We discuss our favorite songs, our fave characters, the hotness of Bill Pullman, and the everlasting genius of Kenny Ortega. Enjoy!Get more at https://backdrop.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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63:15

Pitch a Fic, pt. 3

Obsessed: A Podcast About Your Hyper-Fixations ·

2026/03/19

It’s Pitch a Fic part 3 y’all! Yes, so many fanfics live inside our brains that we are doing a THIRD installment! Katherine pitches an EPIC Kylo Ren/Rey aka Reylo fic that may just get Nina to FINALLY come on board with the pairing! Nina revisits an abandoned Spot Conlon/Newsies fic from her youth - will she finally finish it?? Join us for an hour of true fangirl delusion!Get more at backdrop.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:26

I Will Go Down with This Ship: Frank Castle and Karen...

Obsessed: A Podcast About Your Hyper-Fixations ·

2026/03/12

This week we take a journey. A journey to a certain Kastle…..Katherine introduces Nina to her current hyper-fixation ship, Frank Castle and Karen Page from Marvel’s Daredevil/Punisher/Daredevil Born Again universe. (Frank Castle + Karen Page = Kastle). We cover why we’re so drawn to the darkness/light trope, the power of the YEARN, the insane chemistry these two have, Kastle fanfic must-reads, and how we PRAY TO GOD THEY DON’T DROP THE KASTLE BALL. Also, Katherine perfects her Jon Bernthal

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58:54

The Pitt Season 2, pt. 1

Obsessed: A Podcast About Your Hyper-Fixations ·

2026/03/05

WE BACK IN THE PITT, Y’ALL!!!!!! A joyous day!!! For today’s ep, we talk about the first half of season 2 of HBO’s iconic “The Pitt.” So. Much. Is. Happening!! We discuss the return of Langdon, Robby’s cold shoulder to his previous BFF, new cast additions and of course that Mohabbot moment that left us screaming! The Pitt writers are FEEDING us and honey, we got a big ol Pitt-sized appetite. Enjoy this ep & we’ll revisit the show after the finale!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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49:24

Armageddon with Dakota Lustik

Obsessed: A Podcast About Your Hyper-Fixations ·

2026/02/26

Hello Obsessies!! This week’s episode is a little different than our usual. We’re joined by actor Dakota Lustick as he details his intense pandemic hyperfixation on a totally forgotten background astronaut in the 1998’s iconic piece of cinema, Armageddon. We dive deep into how his obsessive search for this ghost of a character led to a mind-blowing, real-life encounter on the streets of Hollywood, sparking a raw conversation about the heartbreaking realities of the entertainment industry and how our

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48:22

Pitch a Fic, pt. 2

Obsessed: A Podcast About Your Hyper-Fixations ·

2026/02/19

Welcome to part 2 of PITCH A FIC! In this episode, we dive into two more fanfics we haven't written (or in Nina's case, haven't finished writing). Nina pitches Katherine her Narnia fic that's been left abandoned in the fic wasteland that is her old fanfiction.net account (spoiler: it's Peter Pevensie/OC), and Katherine pitches an EPIC Karen Page/Frank Castle fic. LET US KNOW IF THESE NEED TO BE WRITTEN?? AO3, we're coming for you.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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42:03

Pitch a Fic, pt. 1

Obsessed: A Podcast About Your Hyper-Fixations ·

2026/02/12

GET READY FOR ONE OF OUR FAVORITE EPS EVER, and it’s only part 1! In this ep, we pitch fanfics to each other!!! Including a Titanic time jump and a crossover you absolutely won’t see coming. Should we write these? Is Ao3 in need of these fics? We have a blast talking about these fanfics that exist only in our head…Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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61:52

To All the Hot Priests I’ve Loved Before

Obsessed: A Podcast About Your Hyper-Fixations ·

2026/02/05

Forgive me Father for I have SINNED!!! This week on the pod we break down one of our favorite tropes - the hot priest! We discuss some of our fav fictional priests rom Fleabag, Father Peter from Ballykissangel, Father Hill from Midnight Mass, Father Ralph de Bricassart from The Thornbirds, and Father Jud from Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man, why the trope calls to us, and the power of the trope. Truthfully we could talk about this forever so stay tuned for an eventual part 2 of this episode!Learn more

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54:16

Heated Rivalry

Obsessed: A Podcast About Your Hyper-Fixations ·

2026/01/29

Sick of talking about Heated Rivalry? Well honey, we sure aren't!! Today we're all about this tiny little show that no one has EVER heard of. Yes, we are the first podcast hosts to EVER talk about the sensation that is HEATED RIVALRY! We cover our favorite moments, how psychotic a fandom can get, and how much we love this show! Let's all go to the cottage together!Get more at https://backdrop.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:10

Finding the "Perfect Community"

Obsessed: A Podcast About Your Hyper-Fixations ·

2026/01/22

In this episode we do a deep dive into the idea of "perfect communities" - do they exist??? Would you want to be part of one? We get into the hidden flaws of places designed to be pefect, our favorite fictional communities, and where this yearning for an ideal community comes from. We also bring it back to how niche obsessions create important communities!!Get more at backdrop.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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67:10

The Pitt

Obsessed: A Podcast About Your Hyper-Fixations ·

2026/01/15

Katherine and Nina dive headfirst into their newest hyperfixation: The Pitt. From its ensemble cast and eerily accurate hospital drama to the emotional gut punches that made them gasp, cry, and immediately hit rewind, they unpack why this fictional med show is the only thing currently rewiring their brains.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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44:42

The Hunger Games with MeLissa Luna

Obsessed: A Podcast About Your Hyper-Fixations ·

2026/01/08

Friend of the show MeLissa Luna joins Nina Concepción and Katherine Bourne Taylor to dive deep into the dystopian world of The Hunger Games. Melissa shares how looping the films became her go-to emotional processing tool—whether for heartbreak, stress, or just the comfort of watching something familiar.Plus, get even more at Backdrop.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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61:55

The 2025 Obsessie Awards

Obsessed: A Podcast About Your Hyper-Fixations ·

2026/01/01

Nina Concepción and Katherine Bourne Taylor host the first annual Obsessie Awards, a year-end roundup celebrating the best of 2025's obsessions. From chronically online fandom to breakout stars, they hand out trophies for the viral moments, fanfic, and "surprise and delight" trends that defined their year. Plus, on backdrop.fm, Katherine packs her bags and heads out to sea, unpacking her latest obsession with the bizarre, sequestered world of luxury cruises.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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0:31

Happy Holidays

Obsessed: A Podcast About Your Hyper-Fixations ·

2025/12/25

Just a quick note, there’s no new episode of Obsessed this week. Happy holidays! Stay obsessed, and we’ll see you very soon.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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55:38

Maxton Hall, pt. 4

Obsessed: A Podcast About Your Hyper-Fixations ·

2025/12/18

Nina Concepción and Katherine Bourne Taylor finish Maxton Hall Season 2 by breaking down the chaos of the final three episodes. They discuss why Mortimer is the worst, how an old photo sabotaged Ruby’s future, and the big debate: is James actually worth the trouble?Plus, on backdrop.fm, Nina and Katherine pitch their dream Maxton Hall fanfics, with time jumps, second-chance romance, and a few unexpected pairings that just might make sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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40:41

Not Over it

Obsessed: A Podcast About Your Hyper-Fixations ·

2025/12/11

Nina and Katherine confess the things they’re "not over yet, "from failed romances and middle school betrayals to pop culture moments that still haunt them (in the best way). Because sometimes being “over it” is a lie, and holding onto something, no matter how small or unhinged, is its own kind of obsession.Get more at backdrop.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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