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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 share their mini-obsessions, read their own (and their favorite) fanfic, deep dive into a recent obsession, and answer your questions.
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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…
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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!
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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!
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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!!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Just a quick note, there’s no new episode of Obsessed this week. Happy holidays! Stay obsessed, and we’ll see you very soon.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This week, Nina introduces Katherine to the world of horror obsessions—from Blair Witch and final girls to the soft, strange space where fear and friendship overlap. They unpack why some movies scar us for life, why others feel like comfort rewatches, and how a crush on a killer can make perfect sense in context.Plus, on backdrop.fm, Nina shares the Stand by Me fanfic she wrote as a teen, complete with dramatic loglines and love triangles.
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Welcome to the first episode of Obsessed, the podcast where Nina Concepción and Katherine Bourne Taylor spiral into the weird, wonderful world of hyperfixations. This week, they explore the power of fandom, the joy of fan fiction, and the chaotic beauty of being a little too into something.
Plus, on backdrop.fm, Nina shares the fanfic that started it all—and yes, it’s somehow even more chaotic than you’re imagining.
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Meet Nina Concepción and Katherine Bourne Taylor, your guides into the chaotic, delightful world of hyper-fixations. Obsessed is the comedy podcast about the things that keep you up at night, hijack your group chats, or send you down the rabbit hole. This is your invitation to join the spiral. Get more at backdrop.fm
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