Obsessed: A Podcast About Your Hyper-Fixations

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

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 impression and spoiler? IT’S PRETTY GOOD. We hope you enjoy!! more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 hyperfixations often mirror our own deepest fears. It’s definitely a different side to an “obsession” that we’ve discussed before, and we hope you enjoy. Find more at backdrop.fm and get ad-free episodes and support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 "Heated Rivalry" and "Wake Up Dead Man" 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

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Nina Concepción and Katherine Bourne Taylor dive into the deeply earnest, occasionally chaotic world of choir and marching band as they relive the high notes, heartbreaks, and band camp rituals that defined their teenage years.Plus, on ⁠backdrop.fm, Nina and Katherine share their most formative high school bangers, from Hoobastank to Evanescence to crying on the floor to Eric Whitacre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nina and Katherine dive into the chaotic, colorful, cosplay-packed world of anime obsessions, joined by writer and performer Alice Brenner. From Ghibli classics and magical girls to overpowered boys and tragic manga endings, they unpack what makes anime such a uniquely emotional and endlessly addictive art form. Also: Kiki’s Delivery Service, furries, convention drama, and why Digimon deserves more respect. Plus, on backdrop.fm, Katherine reads the only Newsies fanfic she ever wrote—twice—featuring a lice-ridden aspiring actress named Clara.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nina Concepción and Katherine Bourne Taylor return to Maxton Hall as Season 2 kicks off... and it does not disappoint. From James’ self-destructive spiral to Ruby’s quiet strength, they unpack their favorite moments, emotional turns, and guess what's still to come.Plus, on backdrop.fm, Nina and Katherine share some of the backstory of how "Obsessed" came to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nina Concepción and Katherine Bourne Taylor are back in the Maxton Hall spiral, this time breaking down the final episodes of Season 1. From Ruby’s poolside trauma to that high-stakes gala (and the kiss that changed everything), they unpack the emotional chaos, power dynamics, and teen drama that keeps getting better.Plus, on backdrop.fm, Nina and Katherine do a watch-along of Maxton Hall Season 2, Episode 1 (Part One). Hit play and watch with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Nina Concepción and Katherine Bourne Taylor as they spiral into the drama, tension, and teen chaos of Maxton Hall. In this first installment of their two-part breakdown, they cover the opening three episodes—unpacking the slow-burn chemistry, the jaw-dropping plot twists, and the moments that made them gasp, swoon, or scream.Plus, on backdrop.fm, Nina and Katherine unbox "Anywhere: A Dunbridge Academy Novel" by Sarah Sprinz and swap Scottish stories and make a strong case for reading more German YA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices