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Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd

Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd

Joseph Shepherd 145 episodes Nov 4, 2026

Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd is a nostalgia-fueled interview podcast where autism, pop culture, and fandom collide. Each week, Joseph sits down with the actors, musicians, comedians, creators, and icons he's been hyperfixated on throughout his life to explore the stories behind the moments that made them unforgettable. It's a fun, candid look at the people who shaped our obsessions and the careers they've built beyond them.

Episodes

Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows): Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd #19
Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows): Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd #19 Nov 4, 2026 55:43 What We Do in the Shadows star Harvey Guillén joins Joseph Shepherd to chat about his unexpected role in Wizards of Waverly Place, his childhood obsession with Annie, growing up loving Britney Spears, and making his Broadway debut in The Rocky Horror Show. Plus, Selena Gomez, Cardi B, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Helluva Boss, Disney's Wish, Chucky, Jennifer Tilly, his journey into voice
Van Goth (Canada's Drag Race): Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd #19
Van Goth (Canada's Drag Race): Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd #19 Oct 29, 2026 27:06 Canada's Drag Race Season 6 winner Van Goth joins Joseph Shepherd to chat about life after winning the crown, dealing with online hate, spending her prize money, and joining the cast of The Traitors Canada. Plus, her strategy for surviving the castle, why she thought she'd lose Drag Race, her obsession with The Hunger Games, having her first kiss at the movies, solo movie dates, terrible
Christy Carlson Romano (Even Stevens): Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd #18
Christy Carlson Romano (Even Stevens): Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd #18 Oct 21, 2026 49:02 Disney Channel icon Christy Carlson Romano joins Joseph Shepherd to talk about growing up as Ren Stevens on Even Stevens, voicing Kim Possible, and the stories behind her new memoir, Once Upon a Trainwreck. From working with Shia LaBeouf and the controversy surrounding her Anne Hathaway story to the Kim Possible reboot that never happened, Christy opens up about life as a Disney star, per
Madeline Zima (The Nanny): Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd #17
Madeline Zima (The Nanny): Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd #17 Oct 14, 2026 43:36 Actress and The Nanny icon Madeline Zima joins Joseph Shepherd to chat about growing up as Grace Sheffield, her unexpected appearances on The Osbournes, playing a young Lucille Ball, and the lasting legacy of A Cinderella Story. Plus, Jennifer Coolidge, Whoopi Goldberg, Aly & AJ, Gilmore Girls, Hollywood friendships, childhood memories, and so much more.Thanks for watching Hyperfixate
Bonnie Bartlett (Emmy Award Winner): Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd #16
Bonnie Bartlett (Emmy Award Winner): Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd #16 Oct 7, 2026 26:20 Acting legend and Emmy winner Bonnie Bartlett joins Joseph Shepherd to chat about growing up obsessed with classic Hollywood, her nearly 75-year career, and the incredible stories behind her memoir Middle of the Rainbow. Plus, Marilyn Monroe, Lee Strasberg, the Hollywood blacklist, Little House on the Prairie, live television, her marriage to William Daniels, becoming a mother, and so muc
Jason Earles (Hannah Montana) | Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd #15
Jason Earles (Hannah Montana) | Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd #15 Sep 30, 2026 47:21 Actor and Hannah Montana icon Jason Earles joins Joseph Shepherd to chat about playing Jackson Stewart, secretly being 28 while playing a teenager, and what it was really like watching Hannah Montana become a phenomenon. Plus, Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton, the Disney Channel Games, his surprising MADtv beginnings, mentoring the next generation of Disney stars, his new Hannah Montana podcast,
Keiynan Lonsdale (The Flash) | Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd #14
Keiynan Lonsdale (The Flash) | Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd #14 Sep 16, 2026 38:09 Actor, musician, and The Flash star Keiynan Lonsdale joins Joseph Shepherd to chat about growing up obsessed with Michael Jackson, accidentally discovering his love of acting through Fame, his creative process as a musician, and the journey behind his new song “Body High.” Plus, performing on stage, terrible bike dates, Drag Race, sexual awakenings, Pop the Balloon, and so much more.Thank
Ashley Rickards (Awkward) | Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd #13
Ashley Rickards (Awkward) | Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd #13 Sep 9, 2026 32:46 Actress and Awkward star Ashley Rickards joins Joseph Shepherd to chat about growing up alongside Jenna Hamilton, the lasting legacy of Awkward, playing an autistic character in Fly Away, and what it was like saying goodbye to the show that became her family. Plus, One Tree Hill, frogs, growing up in Hollywood, moving away from Los Angeles, South Park, and so much more.Thanks for watching
Daniel Franzese (Mean Girls) | Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd #12
Daniel Franzese (Mean Girls) | Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd #12 Aug 18, 2026 42:43 Mean Girls icon Daniel Franzese joins Joseph Shepherd to revisit his iconic career, from playing Damian in the beloved comedy to competing on RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race. Daniel shares hilarious stories about working at Blockbuster, collecting VHS tapes, creating a rock opera with Willam and Derrick Barry, and taking Drag Race way too seriously. He also opens up about his ADHD jou
Mo Collins (MADtv) | Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd #11
Mo Collins (MADtv) | Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd #11 Aug 11, 2026 53:47 MADtv icon Mo Collins joins Joseph Shepherd to revisit some of her most beloved characters and sketches, including Lorraine, Doreen and Stuart, and her unforgettable Shakira music video parody. Mo shares behind-the-scenes stories from her MADtv audition, working with Michael McDonald, getting cut from Jingle All the Way, and transitioning into drama on Fear the Walking Dead. She also open
Chris Applebaum (Director) | Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd #10
Chris Applebaum (Director) | Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd #10 Aug 5, 2026 33:04 Music video director Chris Applebaum joins Joseph Shepherd to go behind the scenes of some of the most iconic music videos of the 2000s, including Britney Spears' Overprotected (Darkchild Remix), Paris Hilton's Stars Are Blind, Rihanna's Umbrella, Miley Cyrus' Party in the U.S.A., Natasha Bedingfield's Unwritten, and more. Chris shares incredible stories about working with Britney Spears,
Damien Fahey (MTV TRL): Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd Episode 9
Damien Fahey (MTV TRL): Hyperfixated with Joseph Shepherd Episode 9 Jul 28, 2026 01:02:10 Former TRL host and Family Guy writer Damian Fahey joins Joseph Shepherd for a nostalgic deep dive into the career that inspired an entire generation of TV hosts. Damian shares how building a homemade radio station as a kid led to MTV, what it was really like replacing Carson Daly, and the behind-the-scenes pressure of hosting one of the biggest live shows on television.They also revisit

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