Let’s face it, in these days, cultural obsessions don’t always make sense. Whether you’re wondering why you’re obsessed with something or are unclear on why everyone else is, Benito Skinner and Mary Beth Barone have got you covered in their podcast Obsessed. You want to know more?
Here we go!
Every week, comedians and besties, Benito & Mary Beth, share something they love and dissect how it grew into an obsession. Using personal stories, knowledge of pop culture and strong opinions, they’ll explain how the obsession began and how it grew, leading to the peak reason why listeners should also be obsessed.
This podcast is now available exclusively on Spotify and the artists made the official announcement on their Instagram.
If you are curious about Obsessed, here are some samples for you to judge for yourself because, after all, the best thing the internet has given us is being able to meet people who share our obsessions.
Benito tags Ariana Grande in an Instagram story and gets left on seen. Mary Beth names her top 5 most iconic SNL musical performances. Plus, a villainous look at the VMAs, justice for an infamous lip-syncer, and a new celebrity memoir that doesn’t hold back.
Mary Beth and Benito pay homage to the incomparable Kardashian family, delivering the best one-liners of KUWTK and serving an impression that is a full-on vibe. Benito shares a story about a life-changing family gathering that leads him and Mary Beth to consider the practice of familial mouth kissing. Plus, Mary Beth’s latest self-care purchase, and what Benito is ready to set fire to.
