Christine was a piano prodigy. Danielle had X-ray vision. We all told lies when we were kids. But in this episode of the “Currently Obsessed” podcast, the truth comes out as C+D talk all about childhood lies. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more. Episode Guide: (01:10) D obsesses over Nathan Fielder and “The Rehearsal” (09:15) C obsesses over Juci Roots (16:00) Lies about X-ray vision & piano lessons (20:20) Citation cover-ups & sleepover hijinks (26:45) Secret childhood authors (29:30) Perm PTSD & marker mysteries (36:05) C+D put Berry Pomegranate Water Enhancer to a taste test

Links To Give You Life: Catch up on the next-level drama with “Love Is Blind,” which D calls “a trash reality TV show for the masses” (season 3 now streaming on Netflix) Browse subreddits to get fresh inspiration for crochet, knitting, and more Ditch your temperature blanket and participate in the new #shitblanket TikTok trend Choose your next perfect gift—for yourself or a child in your life—from Build-A-Bear Gain unlimited access to more than 180 classes from MasterClass Subscribe to Travelzoo to get ideas for your next dream vacation Sign up for Live Nation’s email alerts to get notified when your favorite artists are playing nearby Annas is another classic bakery with a rich history, this time founded in the Östermalm district of Stockholm. They currently make Swedish Thins in three flavors: Original (Ginger), Almond, and Orange. Listen to the end of the episode to hear how C+D rate the Swedish Ginger Thins on a scale from “obsessed” to “broken.” Welcome back to the nook, and we hope you enjoy this episode of the “Currently Obsessed” podcast. Be sure to find us on Instagram @currentlyobsessedclub or clog up our email inbox at currentlyobsessedclub@gmail.com.

Inspired by the new Netflix show “Inventing Anna,” Christine and Danielle spend this episode of the “Currently Obsessed” podcast talking all about reinventing yourself. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more. Episode Guide: (01:15) D obsesses over Elyse Myers on Instagram and TikTok (07:30) C obsesses over “Inventing Anna” (18:00) Reinventing yourself and Taylor Swift eras (22:00) “10 Ways to Reinvent Yourself When You’re Stuck in Life” (27:10) Reinvent yourself as a writer by picking a pen name — or having this website generate one for you (33:00) Reinvent your style on a budget (41:30) Fake it til you make it (46:15) C+D put MacFarms’ Kona Coffee Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nuts to a taste test

Is your TBR pile in danger of toppling over? Christine and Danielle expose themselves in this episode of the “Currently Obsessed” podcast, talking through their failed 2021 reading challenges, must-read new releases, and more books on their to-read shelves. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more. TBR Suggestions To Give You Life: “The Serpent King” by Jeff Zentner “Shadow of the Fox” by Julie Kagawa “Some Mistakes Were Made” by Kristin Dwyer “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue” by Victoria Schwab “A Court of Thorns and Roses” (and its sequels) by Sarah J. Maas “People We Meet On Vacation” by Emily Henry “The Love Hypothesis” by Ali Hazelwood “Libertarians on the Prairie” by Christine Woodside “Girl, Wash Your Face!” by Rachel Hollis “Poison for Breakfast” by Lemony Snicket “Less Is Lost” by Andrew Sean Greer “Women Who Run with the Wolves” by Clarissa Pinkola Estés Phd Episode Guide: (04:30) D obsesses over hockey and rooting for the Ducks (17:30) C obsesses over Cantu Edge Gel (23:00) C+D expose themselves with their TBR mountains (30:30) D talks failed reading challenges and Jira plans (38:00) Romances, unfinished series, and more (56:00) C+D put White Chocolate Key Lime Pie M&Ms to taste test

Whether you’re learning how to protect yourself, finding comfort in familiar storytelling, or seeking an adrenaline rush, we all have our reasons for consuming true crime content. From the news to podcasts to documentaries, this episode of the “Currently Obsessed” podcast is all about the collective true crime obsession. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more. Links To Give You Life: Start binging “Happy Endings” or “Kim’s Convenience” for a good laugh Listen to C’s PSA and replace your cloth masks with these KF94 4-Ply Face Masks Save your ears with mask strap extenders, perfect for flights and long days outdoors Answer for yourself: “Is Our True Crime Obsession Doing More Harm Than Good?” Find out the “12 Reasons We Love True Crime, According to the Experts” Watch “Only Murders in the Building” and listen to “Serial” for more true crime content Since C has an automatic obsession with peanut butter and jelly, she chose PB & J Bites for this week’s episode. Recommended as an easy snack that fulfills that nostalgia craving, C+D put these to a taste test, rating them on a scale from “Obsessed” to “Nope.” Listen to the end to hear what they thought! Remember to send in your obsessions, suggestions, and questions to currentlyobsessedclub@gmail.com and stay obsessed! Episode Guide: (02:35) D obsesses over “Happy Endings” (08:15) C obsesses over KF94 Face Masks (14:00) The True Crime Phenomenon (17:00) Who took the Lindbergh baby? + the Gabby Petito case (21:00) “12 Reasons We Love True Crime, According to the Experts” (36:00) D recommends “Only Murders in the Building” (38:00) C recommends “Serial” (42:30) C+D put PB & J Bites to a taste test

Let’s talk about The Great Resignation, aka the huge influx of resignation letters hitting managers’ inboxes and what that says about the pandemic, corporate culture, and the American workforce. Listen to the new episode of the “Currently Obsessed” podcast now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more. Episode Guide: (00:00) D obsesses over Nature’s Bakery Fig Bars (07:50) C obsesses over “Sweet Magnolias” (12:30) C+D talk The Great Resignation (22:45) Antiwork Reddit drama (31:30) C+D put Flock’s Chicken Skin Chips to a taste test

Have you been measuring recipes in Florida ounces your whole life without realizing it? This person on Reddit thinks they have… For this episode of the “Currently Obsessed” podcast, Christine and Danielle tackle the age-old debate: Is there really no such thing as a stupid question? Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more. Links To Give You Life: Start a Sea Battle, Cup Pong rivalry, or 20 Questions tournament with fellow iPhone users through Game Pigeon Forget Pokemon! Start collecting all the combinations of patterns and colors you can imagine on Pocket Frogs Decide for yourself if there’s really no such thing as stupid questions Learn a little something about everything around you with “The 99% Invisible City” Put Obsessed to the (Taste) Test: If you’re already obsessed with the Sticky Fingers scone mix, you might want to try their other pastry mixes. For this episode, Christine picked the Banana Nut Muffin mix for a taste test, to be rated on a scale from “Obsessed” to “Fakey Fake Banana-y.” Listen to the end to hear what they thought, and remember to send in your own obsessions, suggestions, and questions to currentlyobsessedclub@gmail.com. Episode Guide: (02:30) D obsesses over Game Pigeon games for iPhone (13:50) C obsesses over Pocket Frogs (23:40) “Are there no stupid questions?” a debate courtesy of Reddit (30:00) OMG! These math equations! + C makes aioli for 4 (36:15) “The 99% Invisible City” and seemingly self-explanatory tasks (47:10) C+D put Sticky Fingers’ Banana Nut Muffins to a taste test

Whether you’re into roller coasters, immersive worldbuilding, or water slides, there’s sure to be a theme park for you—especially in Southern California. For this episode of the “Currently Obsessed” podcast, Christine and Danielle talk all about theme parks, from Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm to Six Flags Magic Mountain, Universal Studios, and more. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more. Plan your next visit to C+D’s favorite theme parks in Southern California: Disneyland Knott’s Berry Farm Six Flags Magic Mountain Universal Studios Hollywood Legoland Seaworld Great Wolf Lodge Boomers Discovery Cube Put Obsessed to the (Taste) Test: If you’ve been around “Currently Obsessed” for a while, you know Christine is obsessed with shopping at World Market, where you can find snacks and foodie gems from all over the world. For this episode’s taste test, C+D try a Nestle chocolate bar you can usually only find in South Africa called Tex. Listen to the end to hear what they thought of the treat and where they rated it on a scale from “Obsessed” to “No No Nestle.”

From the Hollywood Walk of Fame to the San Pedro Korean Friendship Bell, Christine and Danielle spend this episode of the “Currently Obsessed” podcast talking all about how to be a tourist in your own town. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more. If you’re looking for a healthier snack option that still feels filling, you might want to try From the Ground Up’s Cauliflower Stalks. For this episode, Christine and Danielle put the sea salt flavor to a taste test, rating the snack on a scale from “Obsessed” to “Cauli-No.” Listen to the end to hear what they thought, and don’t forget to send in your obsessions, suggestions, and questions to currentlyobsessedclub@gmail.com! Episode Guide: (00:00) Spring cleaning? We don’t know her. (10:00) D obsesses over Van Gogh (20:00) C obsesses over coloring (26:30) C+D talk being a tourist in your own town (53:45) C+D put Sea Salt Cauliflower Stalks to a taste test

For this episode of the “Currently Obsessed” podcast, Christine and Danielle welcome special guest Ryan to talk news, pop culture, the royals, and more. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more. Links To Give You Life: Binge the first season of “School of Chocolate” to get a new appreciation for chocolatiers See how technology is taking over grocery shopping at the Amazon Fresh market Bring back the unique sound of vinyl records to your musical routine Pump yourself up with a Chiquita banana playlist Keep up with the latest news and Gabby Petito updates on Reddit Start your day with a brain-teasing puzzle with Wordle Catch up with completely realistic portrayal the royal family on “The Crown” Find and compare both versions of Elton John’s “Candle in the Wind” pre and post Princess Diana’s funeral Explore the exotic pet ownership pocket of the world with “Tiger King” Put Obsessed to the (Taste) Test: If you’re looking for a crunchy, healthy snack, you might want to try Spudsy’s sweet potato puffs Christine found through Imperfect Foods. They are kosher, vegan, and free of the top eight allergens. In this episode, Christine, Danielle, and Ryan put the Cinnamon Churro flavor to a taste test and rate them on a scale from “Obsessed” to “Get away from me.” Listen to the end to hear what they thought, and remember to send in your own obsessions, suggestions, and questions to currentlyobsessedclub@gmail.com. Stay obsessed!

Whether you’re an Olympic athlete or Leonardo DiCaprio in “Inception,” this episode is for anyone who’s thought, “You’re not the boss of me!” Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more. Episode Guide: (02:30) D obsesses over Wordle, the word game that’s inspired by a love story (08:00) C obsesses over Duolingo (again) (14:45) C talks security risks at the 2022 Olympics (23:00) “Inception” and the psychology of contrarians (40:00) C+D answer random Reddit questions

To avoid the pain and suffering of reviewing last year’s goals, this episode celebrates the beginning of 2022 with a few 2021 reflections and predictions for the new year. Listen now to the “Currently Obsessed” podcast with Christine Brady and Danielle Brown on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more. Episode Guide: (01:35) D obsesses over the new addictive puzzle game 2048 (07:00) C obsesses over noir-inspired true crime series “A Crime to Remember” (11:45) C+D obsess AGAIN over “Baking Impossible” (15:00) “Here we go again…” C+D chat 2021 reflections and 2022 predictions (21:00) C+D chat resolutions and living life to the fullest in the new year (30:00) Turning a new leaf on old routines and unexpected changes (39:00) C+D put the Simply Nature Grain Free Pretzels ALDI shoppers keep raving about to a taste test.

In these ever-continuing unprecedented times, public freakouts over elder privileges, mask mandates, and more are becoming more and more common. In this episode of the “Currently Obsessed” podcast, Christine and Danielle share their latest obsessions and chat all about it. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more. Episode Guide: (00:00) D obsesses over snow globes (09:00) C obsesses over “Midnight Mass” (16:00) “The police may have been called…” C+D chat pandemic public freakouts (35:00) C+D put The Hampton Candy Company’s Cosmo Bears to a taste test

For this episode of the “Currently Obsessed” podcast, Christine and Danielle talk all about the holidays, from parties and lights to potatoes and wine. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more. Put Obsessed to the (Taste) Test: If you’ve ever wanted an authentic German dessert that goes great with coffee or tea, you might want to try snackable stollen from Schlunder. C+D put the Almond Stollen Pieces to a taste test in this episode, and you’ll have to listen to the end to find out what they thought. Episode Guide: (00:00) D obsesses over her missing Sephora lipstick (07:00) C obsesses over Lash Princess mascara (10:20) C+D talk holiday gatherings, from office parties to horse-racing (19:00) C+D talk Christmas lights and more (24:00) C+D plan a Stock-the-Bar party (29:00) C+D obsess over holiday themed wine at World Market (30:45) C+D put Schlunder’s Almond Stollen Pieces to a taste test

From “The Bachelor” and “Baking Impossible” to “What Not to Wear” and “American Ninja Warrior,” this week’s episode of the “Currently Obsessed” podcast is all about reality television. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more. If you’re looking for a quick breakfast snack to grab and go in the morning, you might want to give a new protein bar a try. In this episode, C+D put the Flapjack Berrylicious Snack Bar to a taste test, rating it on a scale from “Obsessed” to “Get away from me.” Listen to the end to hear what they thought, and remember to send in your own obsessions, suggestions, and questions to currentlyobsessedclub@gmail.com. Episode Guide: (02:30) D obsesses over “The Bachelorette” (08:30) C obsesses over “Baking Impossible” (15:15) C+D chat about reality TV, from “What Not to Wear” to “American Ninja Warrior” (32:00) C+D put the Flapjack Berrylicious Snack Bar to a taste test

What era of life are you in? Inspired by Taylor Swift’s re-recordings, Christine Brady and Danielle Brown take a brief walk down memory lane in this episode of the “Currently Obsessed” podcast and talk about the seasons (or eras) of their lives so far.. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more. Put Obsessed to the (Taste) Test: Ready to add a little kick to your snack pantry? You might want to try some Hot Pickles from the Freestone Pickle Company. Put these to a taste test for yourself, and listen to the end of the episode to see what C+D rate the pickles on a scale from “Obsessed” to “Just Don’t.” Episode Guide: (02:00) C obsesses over “The Zoo” (09:50) D obsesses over “Red (Taylor’s Version)” and the “All Too Well” short film (18:15) Eras, decades, and seasons in life (22:00) D talks finding security in her 20s (25:25) D talks being a band kid (28:45) C+D talk the COVID era and what the future may look like (35:30) C+D put Freestone Pickle Company’s Hot Pickles to a taste test

From skydiving to petting alligators, Christine and Danielle spend this episode of the “Currently Obsessed” podcast talking about all the things they’ll NEVER do. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more. Put Obsessed to the Taste Test: If you need a refreshing pick-me-up, self-proclaimed Cold Brew Coffee Whore from The Skinny Confidential recommends Single Fin Sludge Handcrafted Cold Brew Coffee. In this episode, C+D put the coffee to a taste test, rating the beverage on a scale from “Obsessed” to “Sexy Boyfriend” to “Third Date Material” to “Get Away From Me.” Thanks for listening. Stay obsessed! Episode Guide: (02:25) D obsesses over her new apartment (09:30) C obsesses over Pocket Plants (15:00) Skydiving, swimming with sharks, and window washing (19:20) Ultra marathons, the Tough Mudder (20:55) Lost careers: doggy day care and pop star status (23:00) Learning to golf (25:00) Finishing crochet projects (32:00) Petting alligators and steam cleaning carpets (40:00) C+D put Single Fin Sludge Handcrafted Cold Brew Coffee to a taste test

For this episode of the “Currently Obsessed” podcast, Christine and Danielle geek out over museums across the nation that celebrate people, history, and art. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more. Links To Give You Life: Shop for fall fashion and more at Target—and don’t forget to check the games, candles, and school & office sections Start binging “Good Witch” on the Hallmark channel, and shop the looks you see on screen Put Obsessed to the (Taste) Test: If you’re looking for a little more fluff to your loaf, check out Croissant Toast from LA Boulangerie. In this episode, C+D put the flaky bread to a taste test, rating it on a scale from “Obsessed” to “Not Toasted,” which according to Amazon reviewers is a HUGE disappointment. Thanks for listening, and stay obsessed!

Caskets and donuts and frogs, oh my! Christine and Danielle spend this episode of the “Currently Obsessed” podcast sharing highlights from their vacations to Chicago, Florida, and Michigan. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more. Links To Give You Life: Book your next flight to somewhere with seasons that feel different from your own Hop on the “Squid Game” bandwagon and binge the first season on Netflix Plan your next fall vacation to Forest Park, IL and don’t miss the iconic casket races Retrace D’s steps in Chicago by visiting Cloud Gate, the Sears (now Willis) Tower, and Lake Michigan Retrace D’s steps in Michigan by stopping by The Relief & Resource Co. speakeasy, Lake Huron, and Porter’s Orchard Retrace C’s steps in Florida by wrangling frogs, rowing, drinking Cuban coffee, and visiting local museums Put Obsessed to the (Taste) Test: Looking for a healthier substitute to the flavorful, ever-addictive Pop-Tarts? Give Nature’s Path Organic Toaster Pastries a try. For this episode, C+D try the Wildberry Acai flavor and rate the breakfast treat on a scale from “Obsessed” to “Dry Cracker.” Thanks for listening, and stay obsessed!

From “Hamilton” to “Beauty and the Beast,” this episode of the “Currently Obsessed” podcast is all about musicals. Whether on the stage or screen, Christine and Danielle chat all about their favorites and...the ones they’d rather forget. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more. Links To Give You Life: Start your own donut subscription box with donut-themed merch, from puzzles to sweaters Get hooked on the LuLaRoe controversy in “LuLaRich,” a docuseries on Amazon Prime Video Book your tickets to the next showing of one of your favorite musicals “The Phantom of the Opera” to “Wicked” Binge “Hamilton,” “In the Heights,” “La La Land,” and more if stage musicals aren’t enough to fuel your musical-obsessed soul Put Obsessed to the (Taste) Test: For this episode, C+D choose a treat that might just be the modern breakfast of champions: Kodiak’s Muffin Power Cups. Listen to the end to hear what they rated the protein-filled, on-the-go snack and remember to send in your obsessions, taste test suggestions, and more to currentlyobsessedclub@gmail.com!