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David Greene is Obsessed
by Campside Media · English
A new weekly show about the things that consume us, the things we can't let go of, and why it all matters. Every week, David Greene — the long-time co-host of NPR's biggest show, Morning Edition — faces off with a new guest, to confront and discuss the things that consume them. What do our obsessions mean? What do they say about us? And why do we need them? It's a show about connecting with people, sharing stories of our obsessions, and working through them. From politics to pizza, karaoke to knitting, name just about anything, and someone out there has an obsession with it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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David Greene is obsessed with Rose Previte
David Greene interviews his wife, Rose Prevett, about “obsession” in their marriage—especially her drive to build restaurants by transforming old, neglected buildings into community spaces.
9 Apr 2026 · 44m · 20 chaptersBen Lamm is obsessed with de-extinction
Ben Lamm (Colossal Biosciences founder) discusses de-extinction, especially woolly mammoths, plus related tech successes (woolly mice, dire wolves) and why he thinks it matters for conservation and…
2 Apr 2026 · 46m · 25 chaptersDavid Greene is obsessed with obsessions
Origin Stories behind the scenes on David Green’s new podcast, David Green is Obsessed—why he’s “obsessed with obsession,” how he left NPR, and how the show works (planned spontaneity, asking about…
26 Mar 2026 · 45m · 19 chaptersRahm Emanuel is obsessed with fitness
Rahm Emanuel, former politician and ambassador
19 Mar 2026 · 43m · 17 chaptersDeanna Ortiz is obsessed with porn
Deanna Ortiz, a Chicago comedian, discusses her “porn obsession” and how working in porn social media (2019–2024) shaped her body confidence, dating boundaries, and sexual exploration.
12 Mar 2026 · 45m · 22 chaptersKelli Giddish is obsessed with knitting
Kelli Giddish is Obsessed with Knitting
5 Mar 2026 · 42m · 19 chaptersBilly Corgan is obsessed with wrestling
A show exploring various obsessions with host David Greene, featuring conversations with guests about their personal interests and how these obsessions shape their identities.
26 Feb 2026 · 50m · 28 chaptersStefan Fatsis is obsessed with words
A weekly show where David Greene discusses various obsessions with different guests, exploring the significance and implications of these interests.
19 Feb 2026 · 49m · 17 chaptersBeth Raymer is obsessed with gambling
Beth Raymer is Obsessed with Gambling
12 Feb 2026 · 44m · 20 chaptersVir Das is obsessed with hats
A weekly show hosted by David Greene, focusing on personal obsessions and their significance in our lives.
5 Feb 2026 · 44m · 23 chaptersMark Malkoff is obsessed with Johnny Carson
A weekly show featuring David Greene discussing various obsessions with guests, exploring what these obsessions mean to us and their significance in our lives.
29 Jan 2026 · 49m · 23 chaptersPaula Poundstone is obsessed with cats
Paula Poundstone is Obsessed with Cats
22 Jan 2026 · 43m · 17 chaptersTeddy Siegel is obsessed with public restrooms
Teddy Siegel’s obsession with public restroom access, especially in New York City, and how it became a social/political mission.
15 Jan 2026 · 37m · 23 chaptersScott Wiener is obsessed with pizza
A pizza-obsession deep dive with Scott Wiener, comparing New York slices (Joe’s Pizza vs Bleecker Street Pizza), explaining what makes a slice “quality” (bake, topping distribution, cheese type,…
8 Jan 2026 · 53m · 29 chaptersThe Dogist is obsessed with dogs
The episode is about how dogs shape people’s lives—through companionship, social connection, presence/eye contact, and creative obsession.
1 Jan 2026 · 45m · 23 chaptersInside the Tent with David Greene
“Inside the Tent with David Greene” is a behind-the-scenes conversation about how the talk-show podcast “David Green is Obsessed” works—using a guest’s obsession as the interview entry point, often…
25 Dec 2025 · 26m · 10 chaptersRosie Grant is obsessed with gravestone recipes
Rosie Grant’s obsession with gravestone recipes—memorials where families honor the deceased by engraving a personal recipe on the gravestone; she documents them to preserve food-and-loss history.
18 Dec 2025 · 46m · 29 chaptersMo Elleithee & Sarah Isgur are obsessed with politics
The episode explores why Mo Elleithee and Sarah Isgur are “obsessed” with politics—contrasting hope and idealism with campaign realities, and describing how politics can become addictive.
11 Dec 2025 · 53m · 21 chaptersDavid Arquette is obsessed with Bozo the Clown
David Arquette explains why he’s obsessed with Bozo the Clown—how he acquired the IP, what Bozo represents emotionally, and how clowning helps him cope and stay joyful.
4 Dec 2025 · 42m · 21 chaptersMaury Povich is obsessed with golf
Mari Povich explains how golf became his lifelong obsession—starting with family memories, then reigniting competitively around age 50—while using golf to discuss character, cheating, relationships,…
28 Nov 2025 · 51m · 22 chaptersJian Yang is obsessed with Barbies
Jian Yang discusses his Barbie obsession—how it began as a boy’s toy, grew into a personal identity, and became a platform for anti-bullying and personal branding.
20 Nov 2025 · 46m · 20 chaptersTig Notaro is obsessed with plant-based food
Tig Notaro discusses her plant-based/near-vegan obsession, why it changed her life, and how it connects to health, control, and awareness. She also shares personal stories from 2012 (pneumonia, C.
13 Nov 2025 · 48m · 17 chaptersMichael Symon is obsessed with The Browns
Sports obsession and how fandom connects to family, identity, and emotional escape; includes Browns/Steelers “pain” moments and a later lightning round on Michael Simon’s other obsessions.
13 Nov 2025 · 38m · 13 chaptersIntroducing David Greene is Obsessed!
The episode introduces the podcast “David Green is Obsessed,” framing obsession as a way to understand ourselves and connect with others through vulnerable stories.
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