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Comedian Kevin Hines talks to us about Duck Comics --- meaning the comics and cartoons about Disney characters Donald Duck, Uncle Scrooge, Huey, Dewey, Louie, etc. And more importantly about their legendary greatest illustrator/creator: Carl Barks. Also, Will talks about a late 40s radio sensation the Lonesome Gal, and Anthony discusses the tragedy of owning a hugely tall avocado tree.

Comedy writer Tricia McAlpin talks to us about her obsession with the 2008 Anna Faris comedy "House Bunny." It's our most specific obsession yet! Also, Will Hines talks about tower defense smart phone games, and Anthony King talks about the funny/weird Randall Munroe "What If."

Brian Gallivan, improviser writer and actor, talks to us about his longtime obsession with the Billboard Charts. Starting with Casey Kasem's weekly top 40, and then through today -- learn what it's like to root for pop singles as if they were sports teams. And hear quick allusions to several humiliations of Brian's life! Also, Will talks about the Gin Blossoms' Doug Hopkins and Anthony discusses early American serial killer H. H. Holmes' murder castle, a true thing which is gross and terrifying!

Improviser and comedy writer Danielle Schnider talks to us about megamusicals, meaning specifically the big Broadway productions of the 80s and early 90s. Les Miz, Phantom, Miss Saigon, and MORE. Also Will discusses the world of travelling alone and Anthony discusses Christian pop star Carman and his hit The Champion.

We talk to improviser and comedy writer Tami Sagher about dogs. Not just dogs! But dogs of instagram. And not just dogs of instragram! But moving, amazing, dramatic stories as told via dogs on instagram! Check it out! Also, Will talks about how the early 20th century symphonies The Planets by Gustav Holst so obviously influenced John Williams and Anthony discusses the early 1970s Elaine May-directed movie The Heartbreak Kid.

We talk to comedian and writer Dannah Phirman about strategies and obsessions with fighting personal clutter. We get into practical solutions, the emotional implications, and Anthony King has his mind blown when he realizes that if he photographs his kids drawings he maybe doesn't have to save ALL of them. Plus Will talks about short, absurd fiction (He's reading Can't and Won't by Lydia Davis) and Anthony talks about blogger Andrew Sullivan's announcement that he is going to retire.

On this episode we talk to actor and comedian Connor Ratliff about his obsession with Elvis Costello. Elvis attracts a lot of obsessed fans, but few have the depth of knowledge that Connor has. We get into little-known anecdotes and projects from EC's past, go over some classic songs and talk about how Elvis' music affected Connor personally! Also, Will talks about the first female congresswoman Jeannette Rankin who voted against entering both WWI and WWII, and Anthony discusses games in current politics, like how Republicans are suddenly saying they are really offended by income inequality. That's crazy, right?

Chris Kula, who has written for such cool things as @midnight, Community, MadTV and The Onion sports TV specials, talks to us about the perhaps unlikely topic of All-You-Can-Eat Buffets! But Chris proves that this is a fascinating topic as we discuss which parts of the country seem to have good buffets, the best strategy for getting the most bang for your buck and finally an in-depth discussion of getting the most out of your buffet experience from the buffet paradise: Las Vegas. Also, Will discusses Jack Kirby's Fourth World comics and Anthony discusses UNC basketball.

Director/actor Mitch Magee talks to us about the world of type design: fonts, signage, movie titles, handwritten scripts --- we go deep! Also, Anthony discusses bicycling and Will discusses the ancient cribbage-like game of Senet.

Actor/writer/stand-up Joe Wengert talks about his intense and thorough rituals of buying and listening to CDs which has resulted in among other things, his having to cart over 1300 CDs to every place that he's lived. Also, Will discusses the computer programming language Ruby, and Anthony discusses the sub-culture of people who run whale watching tours.