Obsessed: The Podcast

Mo Gilligan on Netflix, Stand-Up and ‘Big Chicken’

Comedian and TV presenter Mo Gilligan joins Obsessed The Podcast to talk about his wild new Netflix documentary Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy, in which he eats fried chicken three times a day for 28 days—and the surprising physical and emotional toll that follows. Mo opens up about the inspiration behind the experiment, the influence of Morgan Spurlock’s Super Size Me, his changing relationship with fast food, and how he overcame major concerns about the experiment’s racial implications. He also discusses his rapid rise from working retail to becoming one of the U.K.’s biggest comedians, the possibility of hosting a late-night show in the U.S., being “discovered” by Drake, and unforgettable encounters with comedy legends Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, and Chris Rock. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@kpfallon⁠⁠⁠ Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@mattjwilstein⁠⁠⁠ Follow Obsessed on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@beastobsessed⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Summer Blockbusters Joanna Coles is Obsessed With

Joanna Coles joins Kevin Fallon for a summer pop culture catch-up, sharing her unfiltered takes on Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Matt Damon and the future of Hollywood movie stars. They also debate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s celebrity wedding, whether Hollywood glamour is dead, why One Night Only removed its sex scenes, and the best TV shows to binge this summer, including Furious, The Five Star Weekend and Netflix’s The Bombing of Pan Am 103. #ad Receive 50% off your first order on any of Hiya’s products. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/OTP. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram ⁠⁠@kpfallon⁠⁠ Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram ⁠⁠@mattjwilstein⁠⁠ Follow Obsessed on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@beastobsessed⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Johnson on ‘Daily Show,’ Trump, and Stand-Up Success

Josh Johnson, the Emmy-nominated comedian and rotating host of The Daily Show, joins Matt Wilstein on Obsessed to talk about his meteoric rise in comedy, his HBO stand-up special Josh Johnson: Symphony, and why he releases new hour-long comedy sets on YouTube every week. Johnson opens up about balancing The Daily Show with stand-up, reacts to breaking news like Donald Trump, Mitch McConnell, and Lindsey Graham, discusses the pressure of being a political comedian, and reveals how he approaches controversial topics with intention. He also shares advice for aspiring comedians, the surprising celebrities who are fans of his work—including Michelle Obama—and why embracing every stage of your career can be the key to finding your voice. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram ⁠⁠@kpfallon⁠⁠ Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram ⁠⁠@mattjwilstein⁠⁠ Follow Obsessed on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@beastobsessed⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Smith’s On-Screen Wife Still Stands by His Oscars Slap

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor joins Kevin Fallon on The Obsessed Podcast to talk about her new series Lucky, becoming an action star, working alongside Anya Taylor-Joy and Annette Bening, and the intense reality of filming car chases, shootouts, and stunts. The Oscar-nominated actress also opens up about her experience during the King Richard awards campaign, what it was really like to be nominated for an Academy Award, the night of the Will Smith and Chris Rock Oscars slap, her work with Ava DuVernay on Origin, Hollywood’s lack of diverse stories, and why she believes the entertainment industry needs to do more. Plus, Ellis-Taylor tells the hilarious story of how trying to channel Denzel Washington while rehearsing in the shower ended with her accidentally knocking herself out. #ad Don't miss Furious, streaming on Hulu with New Episodes Mondays #ad Go to https://zbiotics.com/OTP and use OTP at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram ⁠⁠@kpfallon⁠⁠ Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram ⁠⁠@mattjwilstein⁠⁠ Follow Obsessed on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@beastobsessed⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liz Meriwether on ‘New Girl,’ ‘Furious,’ and Elizabeth Holmes

New Girl creator Liz Meriwether joins Kevin Fallon to discuss the surprising story behind the hit sitcom, why she hated its "adorkable" marketing, and the original title that almost made it to television. She also opens up about creating The Dropout, writing Hulu's new thriller Furious, working with Emmy Rossum, bringing Prince and Taylor Swift to New Girl, and what it's like to write the highly anticipated Britney Spears biopic. From behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories to Elizabeth Holmes, comedy, drama, and the future of one of pop culture's biggest icons, this candid conversation is packed with exclusive insights for TV, movie, and entertainment fans. Don't miss Furious, streaming on Hulu with New Episodes Mondays #ad Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram ⁠⁠@kpfallon⁠⁠ Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram ⁠⁠@mattjwilstein⁠⁠ Follow Obsessed on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@beastobsessed⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices