Mildly Obsessed

Besties Daniel and Shelley explore their friendship and talk about their mild obsessions, people, places, and things they love (and hate), and everything in between! If you like to listen to people chit chat for an hour, this podcast is for you!

We're Both Santa: Christmas 2025 12/24/2025

We're Both Santa: Christmas 2025 Ho, ho, ho! It's your favorite Christmas elves - er, Santas! Join us on this meandering VISUAL journey as we take two exciting Christmas quizzes and talk about DOGS, again! Perfect content as you hastily wrap your last minute gifts before everyone shows up to your holiday party! Yes, you're the host this year and we're standing in your foyer! Happy Holidays and someone get this wine away from us! /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/39520385

Thanksgiving Hang: Old People Talk 11/26/2025

Thanksgiving Hang: Old People Talk /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/39177730

It's Not Looking Good: Halloween 2025 10/30/2025

It's Not Looking Good: Halloween 2025 Your favorite ghouls are back for our Halloween episode! Gather ‘round the campfire as Daniel tells the story of Grace Brown and Shelley tells the tale of Harold. Grab your emotional support candy and get ready to be spooked! *Beetlejuice voice* It’s showtime! "Harold" from Scary Stories 3: More tales to Chill Your Bones, collected by Alvin Schwartz Sound effects from Pixabay /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/38839945

A Witch Put A Curse On Me! 09/24/2025

A Witch Put A Curse On Me! We're back with an all-new episode. We catch up on what we're doing to keep our sanity amongst the madness and tell the story of Missouri's Wonder Dog, Jim. /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/38335140

Rewind: It Was Them Hips 09/10/2025

Rewind: It Was Them Hips 👋🏼 Hey friends! We’re off mic this week, but we wanted to share this rewind to tide you over until our next hang. In this rewind ep, we talk about the Oakville blobs and the surprising, real-life twist behind the movie “Julie & Julia.” Original show notes can be found . /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/38156310

We've Got Your Cold Brew 08/27/2025

We've Got Your Cold Brew WELL HELLO, your best friends are back again to chit chat, so get cozy! We talk TV! Movies! Haunted highways! How to lure Millennials to certain death! Plus, we take a special trip to the Dog Park! We're screaming! /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/37973100

Amuse Bouche of a Song 08/13/2025

Amuse Bouche of a Song We're taking a trip down memory lane to the early aughts and delving into the short-lived hotness that was HitClips! Remember those tiny, portable music players that only played a minute-long snippet of a song? We discuss their debut, what made them so popular amongst the youngins, and what ultimately led to their end. Sources: /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/37803045

Is It Glycerin or Glycerin? 07/30/2025

Is It Glycerin or Glycerin? Shelley and Daniel are back to discuss tooth mishaps and reincarnation, and Shelley tells the story of Rosie the Great White Shark! Catch this wave! /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/37602860

I Survived the Cheese Caves 07/16/2025

I Survived the Cheese Caves We're back with an all-new episodee, and we're talking one of our favorite topics: cheese! This time, we're putting on our hard hats and heading underground to explore the cheese caves below Springfield, Missouri. We'll also investigate the local legend to see if the caves are truly filled with government cheese. /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/37423225

We're Home 07/02/2025

We're Home Hello we're back and we missed you! Join us as we catch up on our exciting lives and talk gardening, the weather, existential dread, and hating billionaires! Incredible stuff. /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/37249915

Rewind: Not the Muffin Man 06/18/2025

Rewind: Not the Muffin Man In this rewind, Shelley and Daniel talk about the origins of nursery rhymes and the 1980 Boston Marathon scandal. Original air date: April 7, 2021 Showlinks: /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/37055470

Rewind: Thanks Everyone, I Got This 06/04/2025

Rewind: Thanks Everyone, I Got This Shelley and Daniel talk about Shawn Nelson and the San Diego Tank Rampage. This episode originally aired August 11, 2021. /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/36782725

Regular Ass Catholic 05/21/2025

Regular Ass Catholic Hey friends! This week, Daniel dives into the wild stories of Hippolytus, the first anti-pope, and Constantine II, the layman-turned-pope who faced a tumultuous rise and dramatic fall from power. Join us for a chaotic journey through history filled with twists and turns! /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/36653680

We Can't and We Won't and We Shouldn't 05/07/2025

We Can't and We Won't and We Shouldn't Hello and how are you? We're back with more riveting tales of Food Things™, then Shelley talks about the wild, messy grapefruit. Weird! /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/36462800

Bear Facts™ 04/23/2025

Bear Facts™ We're back and ready to roll! This week, Daniel dives into the wild saga of Joey, the albino bear 🐻 and the unbelievable tales of misfortune that earned him the title of the unluckiest bear in the world. /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/36276255

F*ck Them Kids 04/09/2025

F*ck Them Kids We're back and getting it together for you! Shelley talks about Jean Paul Getty and the Getty ransom, and we remind everyone to eat the rich. Grab a plate! /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/36027650

Rewind: The Perfect House Guest 03/26/2025

Rewind: The Perfect House Guest Rewind: Daniel and Shelley talk about Robert the Doll, the inspiration for Chucky from the Child’s Play movie franchise, then skip over to the dog park! This episode originally aired on November 17, 2021. /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/35867925

We Didn’t Promise Anything 03/12/2025

We Didn’t Promise Anything Daniel and Shelley are back for another hang to catch up and see how they’re doing with their New Year’s resolutions! /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/35649330

Are We Recording? 02/26/2025

Are We Recording? Your best friends Shelley and Daniel are back! We chat about the weather (always interesting), a very moist banana bread recipe, new food adventures, and visit the art museum! Join us on this week's journey! /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/35433725

I’m Out of Cheese Facts 02/12/2025

I’m Out of Cheese Facts Daniel and Shelley are back for another hang, and they are discussing important facts that the public must know about. Important facts about CHEZ! Oh and of course go on a few sidequests ;) /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/35250185

Rage Bait Me 01/29/2025

Rage Bait Me Your best friends are back, baybee! Daniel and Shelley talk getting the flu, impatient dogs, the social media hellscape, questionable interior decorating, and more dogs! Join us! /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/35059845

Thoughts & Vibes 01/08/2025

Thoughts & Vibes Daniel and Shelley are back with a new hang to kick off 2025! We talk about objects looking like dicks, what we were up to for NYE and last but not least, some loose resolutions. /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/34762590

Ho Ho Ho 🤶🏽 🎅🏽 12/24/2024

Ho Ho Ho 🤶🏽 🎅🏽 Daniel and Shelley are here for the annual Christmas episode! Join us as we chat about viral Christmas videos, seasonal baking, traffic bullies, eating the rich, obscure Christmas traditions and spooky Christmas legends! The elves worked sort of hard to bring you this! PLEASE CLAP! 👏🏽 /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/34601020

This Is a Pivot, by the Way 12/11/2024

This Is a Pivot, by the Way Shelley and Daniel are back for some chit chat! We talk about hot dogs again (not sorry!) and reinforce our love for the timeless Chicken Bake, take a trip to the Dog Park, then wander aimlessly through our Christmas Thoughts. Won't you join us? /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/34378150

I'd Love to Know What I'm Doing Wrong 11/27/2024

I'd Love to Know What I'm Doing Wrong Hey Friends, we're back for a pre-Thanksgiving Day Hang. We talk Thanksgiving faux pas, facts, and more! We are thankful for all the show's listeners and wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/34178390

Rewind: Josiah, You Owe Me a Favor! 11/13/2024

Rewind: Josiah, You Owe Me a Favor! Shelley and Daniel talk about the Lovers of Valdaro. This episode originally aired November 10, 2021. /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/33869107

Everybody Get Your Bibles Out 10/30/2024

Everybody Get Your Bibles Out BOO! We're back with our annual Halloween episode! Listen as we tell you riveting tales about two local cryptid legends, the Van Meter Visitor and the Slide-Rock Bolter! (ghost voice) Happy Halloweeeeen! /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/33677362

Budget Conscious by Necessity 10/16/2024

Budget Conscious by Necessity We're back to catch you up on what we've been up to. In this ep, we recap Daniel's birthday celebrations, legos, and furniture and take a trip down memory lane from when we used to be neighbors and how Shelley beat the system and got her deposit back! Tune in for this one, its a fun ride! /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/33482107

It's Just Period 10/02/2024

It's Just Period Your besties are back, rising from the fountain like Jack Skellington to celebrate pumpkin season and finally (hopefully) escape the oppressive heat from summer! We talk Halloween decorations, complain about traffic, get interrupted by a little furry guest, and discuss iconic corporate mascots from the 80s! WHEW! /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/33293717

Butter or Mayo or Both 09/25/2024

Butter or Mayo or Both Hey Friends! We're back this week talking about our adventures traveling this last week. Of course, we focus on the important stuff, FOOD & Snacks! /episode/index/show/mildlyobsessedpod/id/33200692

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