The Obsessables

By Thomas Whitfield, Justin Perez

A podcast examining obsessions and why people love the things they do. Each week Thomas Whitfield and Justin Perez dive the psychology and humor of fandom while they push different love on each other ... more

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How many episodes does The Obsessables have?

The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.

The Obsessables episodes:

March 30, 2020 EP 8 - Pink Squirrels
Weddings, The Rhythm of Life (it's not a dancer), and Welcome to The Lobo!
In this episode of the Lunch Box Lessons, Thomas Whitfield (@thomaswhitfield84) and Justin Perez (@thefartbox) discuss going to weddings and the book that changed Thomas' life, The Rhythm of Life by Matthew Kelly. They then dive into episode eight of Roseanne (1988), "Here's To Good Friends"! The duo discusses The LOBO Lounge, Pink Squirrels, and Laurie Metcalf being the greatest actor EVER!
Each week the duo discusses themselves in relation to The Conners: Roseanne (Roseanne Barr), Dan (John Goodman), Jackie (Lauire Metcalf), Darlene (Sara Gilbert), Becky (Alicia Goranson), and DJ (Michael Fishman).
Follow the Lunch Box Lessons Pod on Instagram: Instagram.com/LunchBoxLessonsPod
E-mail us with your memories, association, and questions about your obsession and Roseanne. [email protected]
Watch the Lunch Box Lessons on YouTube – new video every Wed afternoon!!!
Follow Thomas Whitfield on Instagram: Instagram.com/ThomasWhitfield84
Tweet at Thomas Whitfield: Twitter.com/LarryTheLlama84
Follow Justin Perez on Instagram: Instagram.com/TheFartBox
Tweet at Justin Perez: Twitter.com/JustinPerez
Intro music performed by RoseAnn Fino: Instagram.com/RoseAnnFino
THOMAS HAS A YOUTUBE SEX ED CHANNEL! S#IT THEY WON'T TELL YOU IN SEX ED!! Every two weeks he releases a new video that covers a topic often left out of sexual education. Communication skills, orgasms, pregnancy from precum, how to talk about STI's, and PrEP. Subscribe so you don't miss a beat. http://www.sexedbythomas.com/
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1h 32min
March 23, 2020 EP 7 - Was That a School Shooting Joke?
Random Sex, A Court Officer (and a Thomas), and HIV research!
In this episode of the Lunch Box Lessons, Thomas Whitfield (@thomaswhitfield84) and Justin Perez (@thefartbox) discuss being a court officer and HIV research. They then dive into episode seven of Roseanne (1988), "The Memory Game"! The duo discusses school photos, cheating, and school shootings.
Each week the duo discusses themselves in relation to The Conners: Roseanne (Roseanne Barr), Dan (John Goodman), Jackie (Lauire Metcalf), Darlene (Sara Gilbert), Becky (Alicia Goranson), and DJ (Michael Fishman).
Follow the Lunch Box Lessons Pod on Instagram: Instagram.com/LunchBoxLessonsPod
E-mail us with your memories, association, and questions about your obsession and Roseanne. [email protected]
Watch the Lunch Box Lessons on YouTube – new video every Wed afternoon!!!
Follow Thomas Whitfield on Instagram: Instagram.com/ThomasWhitfield84
Tweet at Thomas Whitfield: Twitter.com/LarryTheLlama84
Follow Justin Perez on Instagram: Instagram.com/TheFartBox
Tweet at Justin Perez: Twitter.com/JustinPerez
Intro music performed by RoseAnn Fino: Instagram.com/RoseAnnFino
THOMAS HAS A YOUTUBE SEX ED CHANNEL! S#IT THEY WON'T TELL YOU IN SEX ED!! Every two weeks he releases a new video that covers a topic often left out of sexual education. Communication skills, orgasms, pregnancy from precum, how to talk about STI's, and PrEP. Subscribe so you don't miss a beat. http://www.sexedbythomas.com/
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1h 14min
March 16, 2020 BONUS: Live From New York, It's the Coronavirus!!
BONUS: Surviving a Pandemic, bruh
In this BONUS episode of the Lunch Box Lessons, Thomas Whitfield (@thomaswhitfield84) and Justin Perez (@thefartbox) talk about surviving the Corona Virus! We discuss how we're seeing it handled in NYC and rural PA, and what books, movies, and videos we'll be using to get us through quarantine. Also, Thomas has a difficult decision to make… go to Mexico in the middle of a pandemic, or stay home… And, Justin equates having HIV with being a cyclist... Follow the Lunch Box Lessons Pod on Instagram: Instagram.com/LunchBoxLessonsPod E-mail us with your memories, association, and questions about your obsession and Roseanne. [email protected] Watch the Lunch Box Lessons on YouTube – new video every Wed afternoon!!! Follow Thomas Whitfield on Instagram: Instagram.com/ThomasWhitfield84 Tweet at Thomas Whitfield: Twitter.com/LarryTheLlama84 Follow Justin Perez on Instagram: Instagram.com/TheFartBox Tweet at Justin Perez: Twitter.com/JustinPerez Intro music performed by RoseAnn Fino: Instagram.com/RoseAnnFino THOMAS HAS A YOUTUBE SEX ED CHANNEL! S#IT THEY WON'T TELL YOU IN SEX ED!! Every two weeks he releases a new video that covers a topic often left out of sexual education. Communication skills, orgasms, pregnancy from precum, how to talk about STI's, and PrEP. Subscribe so you don't miss a beat. http://www.sexedbythomas.com/
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1h 15min
March 09, 2020 EP 6 - Friendly Sexual Harassment
Elizabeth Holmes, Celebrity Run-Ins, and Witchcraft!
In this episode of the Lunch Box Lessons, Thomas Whitfield (@thomaswhitfield84) and Justin Perez (@thefartbox) discuss Elizabeth Holmes, witchcraft, and celebrity run-ins. They then dive into episode six of Roseanne (1988), "Lover's Lane"! The duo discusses bowling, sexual harassment, and first loves.
Each week the duo discusses themselves in relation to The Conners: Roseanne (Roseanne Barr), Dan (John Goodman), Jackie (Lauire Metcalf), Darlene (Sara Gilbert), Becky (Alicia Goranson), and DJ (Michael Fishman).
Follow the Lunch Box Lessons Pod on Instagram: Instagram.com/LunchBoxLessonsPod
E-mail us with your memories, association, and questions about your obsession and Roseanne. [email protected]
Watch the Lunch Box Lessons on YouTube – new video every Wed afternoon!!!
Follow Thomas Whitfield on Instagram: Instagram.com/ThomasWhitfield84
Tweet at Thomas Whitfield: Twitter.com/LarryTheLlama84
Follow Justin Perez on Instagram: Instagram.com/TheFartBox
Tweet at Justin Perez: Twitter.com/JustinPerez
Intro music performed by RoseAnn Fino: Instagram.com/RoseAnnFino
THOMAS HAS A YOUTUBE SEX ED CHANNEL! S#IT THEY WON'T TELL YOU IN SEX ED!! Every two weeks he releases a new video that covers a topic often left out of sexual education. Communication skills, orgasms, pregnancy from precum, how to talk about STI's, and PrEP. Subscribe so you don't miss a beat. http://www.sexedbythomas.com/
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1h 5min
March 06, 2020 BONUS: The Phantom Thread - Justin's Obsession
BONUS: Justin forces himself on Thomas. Thomas doesn't hate it.
In this BONUS episode of the Lunch Box Lessons, Thomas Whitfield (@thomaswhitfield84) hands over the lead to Justin Perez (@thefartbox) and they Justin's obsession with The Phantom Thread!! See, Thomas isn’t always a control freak… but usually.
Follow the Lunch Box Lessons Pod on Instagram: Instagram.com/LunchBoxLessonsPod
E-mail us with your memories, association, and questions about your obsession and Roseanne. [email protected]
Watch the Lunch Box Lessons on YouTube – new video every Wed afternoon!!!
Follow Thomas Whitfield on Instagram: Instagram.com/ThomasWhitfield84
Tweet at Thomas Whitfield: Twitter.com/LarryTheLlama84
Follow Justin Perez on Instagram: Instagram.com/TheFartBox
Tweet at Justin Perez: Twitter.com/JustinPerez
Intro music performed by RoseAnn Fino: Instagram.com/RoseAnnFino
THOMAS HAS A YOUTUBE SEX ED CHANNEL! S#IT THEY WON'T TELL YOU IN SEX ED!! Every two weeks he releases a new video that covers a topic often left out of sexual education. Communication skills, orgasms, pregnancy from precum, how to talk about STI's, and PrEP. Subscribe so you don't miss a beat. http://www.sexedbythomas.com/
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1h 26min
March 02, 2020 EP 5 - Radio Gays
Sabrina, and Billy (Corgan), and Graveyards, oh my!!
In this episode of the Lunch Box Lessons, Thomas Whitfield (@thomaswhitfield84) and Justin Perez (@thefartbox) discuss sex in graveyards, Billy Corgan, and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. They then dive into episode five of Roseanne (1988), "Radio Days"! The duo discusses parents forgotten dreams, sexual assault, figuring out their sexualities, and Jackie and Booker flirting!!
Each week the duo discusses themselves in relation to The Conners: Roseanne (Roseanne Barr), Dan (John Goodman), Jackie (Lauire Metcalf), Darlene (Sara Gilbert), Becky (Alicia Goranson), and DJ (Michael Fishman).
Follow the Lunch Box Lessons Pod on Instagram: Instagram.com/LunchBoxLessonsPod
E-mail us with your memories, association, and questions about your obsession and Roseanne. [email protected]
Watch the Lunch Box Lessons on YouTube – new video every Wed afternoon!!!
Follow Thomas Whitfield on Instagram: Instagram.com/ThomasWhitfield84
Tweet at Thomas Whitfield: Twitter.com/LarryTheLlama84
Follow Justin Perez on Instagram: Instagram.com/TheFartBox
Tweet at Justin Perez: Twitter.com/JustinPerez
Intro music performed by RoseAnn Fino: Instagram.com/RoseAnnFino
THOMAS HAS A YOUTUBE SEX ED CHANNEL! S#IT THEY WON'T TELL YOU IN SEX ED!! Every two weeks he releases a new video that covers a topic often left out of sexual education. Communication skills, orgasms, pregnancy from precum, how to talk about STI's, and PrEP. Subscribe so you don't miss a beat. http://www.sexedbythomas.com/
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1h 19min
February 24, 2020 EP 4 - Reincarnation of Jesus Christ
Seasonal Affective Disorder, Body Image, and Adam Genez!
In this episode of the Lunch Box Lessons, Thomas Whitfield (@thomaswhitfield84) and Justin Perez (@thefartbox) discuss injuries, Adam Genez, seasonal affective disorder, and gay men and body image. They then dive into episode four of Roseanne (1988), "Language Lessons"! The duo discusses trashy teen magazines, Jackie and Dan fighting, fake rabbits, and spiritual retreats with Alanis Morissette.
Each week the duo discusses themselves in relation to The Conners: Roseanne (Roseanne Barr), Dan (John Goodman), Jackie (Lauire Metcalf), Darlene (Sara Gilbert), Becky (Alicia Goranson), and DJ (Michael Fishman).
Follow the Lunch Box Lessons Pod on Instagram: Instagram.com/LunchBoxLessonsPod
E-mail us with your memories, association, and questions about your obsession and Roseanne. [email protected]
Watch the Lunch Box Lessons on YouTube – new video every Wed afternoon!!!
Follow Thomas Whitfield on Instagram: Instagram.com/ThomasWhitfield84
Tweet at Thomas Whitfield: Twitter.com/LarryTheLlama84
Follow Justin Perez on Instagram: Instagram.com/TheFartBox
Tweet at Justin Perez: Twitter.com/JustinPerez
Intro music performed by RoseAnn Fino: Instagram.com/RoseAnnFino
THOMAS HAS A YOUTUBE SEX ED CHANNEL! S#IT THEY WON'T TELL YOU IN SEX ED!! Every two weeks he releases a new video that covers a topic often left out of sexual education. Communication skills, orgasms, pregnancy from precum, how to talk about STI's, and PrEP. Subscribe so you don't miss a beat. http://www.sexedbythomas.com/
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1h 3min
February 17, 2020 EP 3 - F***ing Patsy
WW1, 1917, Resident Evil 2... murder, Murder, MURDER!!
In this episode of the Lunch Box Lessons, Thomas Whitfield (@thomaswhitfield84) and Justin Perez (@thefartbox) discuss World War I (WWI), 1917, and the Resident Evil 2 remake. They then dive into episode three of Roseanne (1988), "D-I-V-O-R-C-E"! The duo discusses divorce, women supporting their husbands, going through people's belongings, and being too poor to keep the clothing you buy.
Each week the duo discusses themselves in relation to The Conners: Roseanne (Roseanne Barr), Dan (John Goodman), Jackie (Lauire Metcalf), Darlene (Sara Gilbert), Becky (Alicia Goranson), and DJ (Michael Fishman).
Follow the Lunch Box Lessons Pod on Instagram: Instagram.com/LunchBoxLessonsPod
E-mail us with your memories, association, and questions about your obsession and Roseanne. [email protected]
Watch the Lunch Box Lessons on YouTube – new video every Wed afternoon!!!
Follow Thomas Whitfield on Instagram: Instagram.com/ThomasWhitfield84
Tweet at Thomas Whitfield: Twitter.com/LarryTheLlama84
Follow Justin Perez on Instagram: Instagram.com/TheFartBox
Tweet at Justin Perez: Twitter.com/JustinPerez
Intro music performed by RoseAnn Fino: Instagram.com/RoseAnnFino
THOMAS HAS A YOUTUBE SEX ED CHANNEL! S#IT THEY WON'T TELL YOU IN SEX ED!! Every two weeks he releases a new video that covers a topic often left out of sexual education. Communication skills, orgasms, pregnancy from precum, how to talk about STI's, and PrEP. Subscribe so you don't miss a beat. http://www.sexedbythomas.com/
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1h 6min
February 10, 2020 EP 2 - The Neiman Demons
Carl Tanzler, Old Guys on TikTok, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy!
In this episode of the Lunch Box Lessons, Thomas Whitfield (@thomaswhitfield84) and Justin Perez (@thefartbox) discuss Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), TikTok, and Carl Tanzler (the man who loved a mummy). They then dive into episode two of Roseanne (1988), "We're in the Money"! The duo discusses stealing batteries, serving Nieman Marcus demons, their poor spending habits, and being from a working class family. Each week the duo discusses themselves in relation to The Conners: Roseanne (Roseanne Barr), Dan (John Goodman), Jackie (Lauire Metcalf), Darlene (Sara Gilbert), Becky (Alicia Goranson), and DJ (Michael Fishman). Follow the Lunch Box Lessons Pod on Instagram: Instagram.com/LunchBoxLessonsPod E-mail us with your memories, association, and questions about your obsession and Roseanne. [email protected] Watch the Lunch Box Lessons on YouTube – new video every Wed afternoon!!! Follow Thomas Whitfield on Instagram: Instagram.com/ThomasWhitfield84 Tweet at Thomas Whitfield: Twitter.com/LarryTheLlama84 Follow Justin Perez on Instagram: Instagram.com/TheFartBox Tweet at Justin Perez: Twitter.com/JustinPerez Intro music performed by RoseAnn Fino: Instagram.com/RoseAnnFino THOMAS HAS A YOUTUBE SEX ED CHANNEL! S#IT THEY WON'T TELL YOU IN SEX ED!! Every two weeks he releases a new video that covers a topic often left out of sexual education. Communication skills, orgasms, pregnancy from precum, how to talk about STI's, and PrEP. Subscribe so you don't miss a beat. http://www.sexedbythomas.com/
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1h 10min
February 03, 2020 EP 1 - Life and Stuff
A Puerto Rican and a White Dude Strut Into 1989...
Welcome to Episode 1 of the Lunch Box Lessons!! Thomas Whitfield (@thomaswhitfield84) and Justin Perez (@thefartbox) discuss the importance of exploring and understanding why humans love the things they do. Thomas is a white gay guy from a small town in Michigan, currently finishing his PhD, and Justin is a Puerto Rican straight guy from The Bronx working as a court officer and comedian. They join forces in New York City and together this duo discusses their similarities, differences, and how they see the world. Later, Thomas forces Justin to begin his journey and watch the very first episode of his favorite TV show, Roseanne (1988) titled "Life and Stuff". They then discuss how the episode relates to both their lives, families, and relationships. Each week the duo discusses themselves in relation to The Conners: Roseanne (Roseanne Barr), Dan (John Goodman), Jackie (Lauire Metcalf), Darlene (Sara Gilbert), Becky (Alicia Goranson), and DJ (Michael Fishman). Follow the Lunch Box Lessons Pod on Instagram: Instagram.com/LunchBoxLessonsPod E-mail us with your memories, association, and questions about your obsession and Roseanne. [email protected] Watch the Lunch Box Lessons on YouTube – new video every Wed afternoon!!! Follow Thomas Whitfield on Instagram: Instagram.com/ThomasWhitfield84 Tweet at Thomas Whitfield: Twitter.com/LarryTheLlama84 Follow Justin Perez on Instagram: Instagram.com/TheFartBox Tweet at Justin Perez: Twitter.com/JustinPerez Intro music performed by RoseAnn Fino: Instagram.com/RoseAnnFino THOMAS HAS A YOUTUBE SEX ED CHANNEL! S#IT THEY WON'T TELL YOU IN SEX ED!! Every two weeks he releases a new video that covers a topic often left out of sexual education. Communication skills, orgasms, pregnancy from precum, how to talk about STI's, and PrEP. Subscribe so you don't miss a beat. http://www.sexedbythomas.com/
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56min

FAQs about The Obsessables:

How many episodes does The Obsessables have?

The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.