Happy Halloween! This week’s episode of the “Currently Obsessed” podcast is all about costumes, trends, tricks, and treats. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more.

Links To Give You Life:

Freshen up your fall and winter scents with the Vanilla Birch Tuscany Candle (available at Ralphs for a great deal)

Make your cat feel treated this Halloween with the addicting Tiki Cat Stix

Shop for your next costume—slutty or not—at Spirit Halloween

Put Obsessed to the (Taste) Test:

For this episode, C+D put Sun Tropics Mochi Tamari Teriyaki Snack Bites to a taste test, rating the snack on a scale from “Obsessed” to “Salty.” Listen to the end to hear what they thought, and be sure to send in your own obsessions, taste test suggestions, and more to [email protected]. Stay obsessed!

Christine and Danielle spend this episode of the “Currently Obsessed” podcast talking about harassment training videos, drive-by compliments, and ways to protect yourself in the workplace or on the street. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more.

Links To Give You Life:

Book your next stay at a home away from home at Airbnb

Be the last one on the bandwagon—or just replace your existing brush—with the Sonia Kashuk™ Essential Flat-Top Foundation Brush

Protect yourself with this list of “3 Types Of Workplace Harassment To Watch Out For”

Put Obsessed to the Test:

On the theme of harassment, Christine brought Hershey’s Vampire Kisses to taste test since vampires are the epitome of harassment. Hershey’s traditional milk chocolate kiss is filled with a strawberry-filled creme as an ode to the blood-sucking fiends, making it the perfect sweet treat for your next watch party or Halloween celebration.

Listen to the end of the episode to hear what they rated the candy, and remember to send in your own Halloween treat suggestions, obsessions, questions, and more. Happy listening, and stay obsessed!

From clowns and dolls to mimes and mascots, Christine and Danielle talk all about things that can be creepy (even if they’re not meant to be). Listen to this episode of the “Currently Obsessed” podcast now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more.

Links To Give You Life:

Download Woodoku from Google Play or the Apple App Store for a new cathartic break activity

Smooth your hair with a light treatment: Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Moroccan Sleek Oil

Let the beauty of technology get you officially creeped out and ready for Halloween with this list of the Top 10 Creepy Google Maps Coordinates 

Put Obsessed to the (Taste) Test:

Christine and Danielle have a satisfying snack for whenever the desire hits: Pamela’s Whenever Bars. In this episode, they put the Oat Chocolate Chip Coconut flavor to the test, rating the cookie-like bar on a scale from “Obsessed” to “Diety.” Listen to the end to hear what they thought, and remember to send in your obsessions, suggestions, and questions to [email protected].

Inspired by a recent purchase of the challenged book “Forever Amber” and last week’s celebration of Banned Books Week, this episode of the “Currently Obsessed” podcast is all about banned books—from “The Little House on the Prairie” to “Dracula” to “The Hate U Give.”

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more.

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Put on your detective cap and follow Kate Winslet as she stars in the gripping small town mystery “Mare of Easttown” on HBO Max

Buy a purse, bag, or backpack you’ll never need to replace from Rareform

Celebrate Banned Books Week, September 26th through October 2nd, year-round

Spark a conversation at home with this article on “Why Your Kid Should Read Banned Books”

Scandalize your TBR with these lists of the “Top 10 Most Challenged Books”

Put Obsessed to the (Taste) Test:

Since Christine is always looking for great snack alternatives because of her corn allergy, she found cauliflower tortilla chips by From the Ground Up Snacks. Listen to the episode to hear what C+D rate them on a scale from “Obsessed” to “Not Keto” (which apparently is a great insult).

Have more corn-avoidant snack suggestions? Send them, along with your own obsessions, questions, and stories, to [email protected] and you might even be featured in a future episode. Thanks for listening, and stay obsessed!

Episode Guide: (01:12) D obsesses over “Mare of Easttown” (06:50) C obsesses over Rareform bags (12:20) C+D chat about Banned Books Week (19:50) “Why Your Kid Should Read Banned Books” (42:45) C+D put cauliflower tortilla chips to a taste test

What are seasons? These two southern Californians would like to know! For this episode of the “Currently Obsessed” podcast, Christine and Danielle talk about fall colors, weather changes, and other seasonal sensibilities.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more.

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Stream The (Unofficial) Bridgerton Musical concept album anywhere you listen to music

Book your ticket for The Queen’s Ball: A Bridgerton Experience

Give yourself a break in the kitchen with Tiberino’s Linguini with Pesto Genovese

Put Obsessed to the (Taste) Test:

For this episode, Christine and Danielle put Snak Club Tajin Crunchy Peanuts to a taste test, rating them on a scale from “Obsessed” to “Expired.” Listen to the end to hear what they thought, and don’t forget to send in your obsessions, suggestions, and questions to [email protected].

Man, woman, or something else? Who cares! In this episode of the “Currently Obsessed” podcast, Christine and Danielle talk all about the evolution of what it means to be androgynous and how people are fierce no matter what they wear or how they identify. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more.

Links To Give You Life:

Dance your ass off to Ben Platt’s latest album “Reverie”

If you like the new dark take on Sabrina and supernatural shows, add “Legacies” to your binging queue

Celebrate diverse bodies, fashion, and expression with “Making the Cut”

Watch the “Men in Heels Race,” an annual charitable event that’s helping people put their money where their heels are

Put Obsessed to the (Taste) Test:

For this episode, C+D decided to try something creamy and sweet: St Benoit Creamer’s organic Pots de Crème. According to the website, “With only 200 calories (or less) in each jar and made without fillers and excessive sugar, you can treat yourself without worry.” Listen to the end of the episode to hear what C+D rate the treat on a scale from obsessed to terrible.

Thanks for listening, and stay obsessed!

From hairstyles and talking animals to chaotic POVs and uplifting messages, this episode of the “Currently Obsessed” is all about the TikTok accounts Christine and Danielle are obsessed with. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more.

Links To Give You Life:

Add Amish Country Purple Popcorn to your list of movie snacks (or anytime snacks)

Obsess over these TikTok accounts from C+D’s For You page:

@ginadinko - hairstyle ideas and grooming tips

@3southerncats - cats come to life and ask for more beer

@briar.l.may - creation POVs, storytimes, and feminist rants

@trash.farm - kegs + eggs, petting hens with skeleton hands

@ghosthoney - weird dreams, YA parodies, and gay chaos

@shiningnathan - your gay southern auntie who’s uplifting AF

@nonbinarycowboy - standup comedian with great takes and skits

@fannyb_gc - HR customer service calls and office comedy

@westbrouck - dyed hair, tattoos, new-adulting-in-LA chaos

@canonryder - iced coffee making rants on a kitchen island

@nickolas_ray - fictional storyline POVs with curses, soulmates, and more

@thedarcymichael - comedian with plant-loving husband

@zozoroe - fierce, “bad bitch” rants and high kicks

@bornunicornyt - house-cleaning motivation and ASMR

@thelaynierose - “It’s gay and it slaps” book recommendations

@useless_farm - geese, llamas, and emus, oh my!

@abigailbarlowww - the unofficial Bridgerton musical and pop bops

@mattybrewtunes - Taylor Swift music reactions and cathartic dancing

@artistkatiesmall - messy painting and sarcasm

@hankgreen1 - science mixed with fun, Gen Z’s Bill Nye

Put Obsessed to the (Taste) Test:

If you’re planning your next charcuterie board and want to add a little extra pizzazz, you might want to try the Candied Uncured Bacon from Columbus. Listen to the episode to hear what C+D rated it when they put it to a taste test.

Thanks for listening!

From chewing to chivalry, Christine and Danielle spend this episode of the “Currently Obsessed” podcast talking all about manners: bad ones, good ones, and everything in between. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more.

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Watch Cindy Pham’s reactions to the “Twilight” film adaptations firsthand

Experience the fascinating murder mystery ride “The White Lotus”

Give all your jewelry the perfect polish with Sunshine Premium Jewelry Cleaner

Put Obsessed to the (Taste) Test:

If you understand how to eat biscotti, you might love this handcrafted almond biscotti from the family-run company Borgo de’ Medici. Listen to the end of this episode to find out what C+D rate the treat on a scale from “Obsessed” to “Biscot-NO!” Remember to send in your comments, suggestions, and questions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and stay obsessed!

What if your life was a movie? Would you be the star of a romantic comedy? Sci Fi thriller? Indie coming-of-age? Inspired by a Buzzfeed quiz, Christine and Danielle spend this episode of the “Currently Obsessed” podcast creating movie versions of their lives from genre and setting to plot twists and title ideas.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more.

Links To Give You Life:

Enjoy limited return of Waffle Crisp Cereal in the mornings—if you can find it

Support your local library and use the Libby app for ebooks and audiobooks

Celebrate librarians and all things libraries with Reese’s Book Club pick, “The Library Book” by Susan Orlean

Add “The Invisible Life of Addie Larue,” “Less,” and “Aurora Rising” to your TBR

Find out what kind of movie your life would be based on your aesthetic choices with this Buzzfeed quiz

Put Obsessed to the (Taste) Test:

“Take a luxurious break and enjoy these charming, sweet European cookies.” That’s what Amazon says, anyway! But you’ll have to listen to see what Christine and Danielle thought of LU Pim's European Biscuit Cookies (Orange) on a scale from “Obsessed” to “Stale.”

If you try this at home—biscuit cookies OR the life-as-a-movie exercise—be sure to send in your thoughts and plots to [email protected]. And be on the lookout for “Wildflower” and “Down Comes the Sun,” coming soon to theaters and streaming services near you! 😉

You already know they love holding grudges, but this episode of the “Currently Obsessed” podcast takes that to the next level: boycotts. Inspired by the subreddit “What are you boycotting till the day you die?” Christine and Danielle talk all about the soft and hard boycotts they have on restaurants, organizations, and more. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more.

Links To Give You Life:

Laugh at “A Court of Thorns and Roses” memes and POVs from @kaven_books

Watch the (mostly) wholesome humor of @pinkypatelofficial on TikTok

Discover soft and hard boycotts—and people’s versatile reasons for having them—on Reddit

Put Obsessed to the (Taste) Test:

Since C has a corn allergy, she’s always looking for interesting substitutes for corn-based recipes. Which brings us to this week’s taste test: Good Dee’s Corn Free Cornbread, which is also grain free and gluten free and uses almond flour.

You’ll have to listen to the episode to hear what they rated it, but if you have other corn free treat suggestions, send them in to [email protected]. Stay obsessed!