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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