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Obsessions with Julia Gray

Obsessions with Julia Gray

By Julia Gray

Obsessions: Obsessions is about the pop culture we love and what it says about us. Why is every millennial on Twitter screaming about Olivia Rodrigo? Is new Lorde bad or is she just happy? What do these idols and fascinations suggest about our culture? Catch it every week on Spotify Live.

Girls Room: Co-hosts Julia Gray (The Ringer, Washington Post) and Drew Haskins (Crisis Twink) unpack a foundational text of the 2010s: HBO’s "Girls." Julia and Drew are discussing every episode of the seminal show from the very beginning with special guests, fun segments, and a healthy dose of Lena love.
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Girls Room: On All Fours (feat. Chris Murphy)

Obsessions with Julia GrayDec 07, 2022

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Girls Room: On All Fours (feat. Chris Murphy)

Girls Room: On All Fours (feat. Chris Murphy)

Julia Gray (Washington Post, The Ringer) and Drew Haskins (Crisis Twink) are joined by Chris Murphy (Vanity Fair) to discuss the finale of Girls season 2 and Murphy's essay on the show's ten-year anniversary.

Dec 07, 202201:15:26
Girls Room: Video Games

Girls Room: Video Games

Julia Gray (Washington Post, The Ringer) and Drew Haskins (Crisis Twink) rewatch HBO's Girls from the very beginning. 

Dec 02, 202201:03:35
Girls Room: "One Man's Trash" (feat. Spencer Fox)

Girls Room: "One Man's Trash" (feat. Spencer Fox)

Julia and Drew are joined by Charly Bliss guitarist Spencer Fox to discuss season two episodes 5 and 6 of Girls. Hannah goes on a love bender with a handsome stranger, Ray and Adam bond over a stolen dog, Marnie wants to play housewife. 

Nov 09, 202201:18:00
Girls Room: Bad Friend (feat. James Rettig)

Girls Room: Bad Friend (feat. James Rettig)

Julia and Drew are joined by Stereogum staff writer and music critic James Rettig to discuss season two episodes 3 and 4 of Girls. Hannah tries coke and hosts a dinner party, Marnie plays the bad guy, Jessa drives head-first into divorce, Shosh loves her live-in boyfriend...listen along!

Nov 04, 202201:08:56
Girls Room: It's About Time (feat. Kaitlyn Tiffany)

Girls Room: It's About Time (feat. Kaitlyn Tiffany)

Drew and Julia are joined by Atlantic staff writer and author of the new book Everything I Need I Get From You Kaitlyn Tiffany to discuss the first two episodes of Girls season two. 


Oct 27, 202201:02:11
Girls Room: She Did (feat. Catherine Cohen)

Girls Room: She Did (feat. Catherine Cohen)

Drew and Julia are joined by comedian, actress, and co-host of the podcast Seek Treatment Catherine Cohen to break down the season one finale. 

Oct 11, 202257:37
Girls Room: The Crackcident (feat. George Civeris)

Girls Room: The Crackcident (feat. George Civeris)

Drew and Julia are joined by Gawker Editor, Straightiolab co-host, and comic George Civeris to discuss episodes 7 and 8 of "Girls" season one. Topics include: Shosh on crack, brilliant character names (see: BOOTH JONATHAN), Jessa vs. the crustpunks, Chris O'Dowd as Williamsburg's least eligible bachelor, Hannah's new boyfriend, and more.

Oct 05, 202201:09:58
Girls Room: The Return (feat. Moises Mendez)

Girls Room: The Return (feat. Moises Mendez)

Drew and Julia are joined by TIMES Culture Reporter Moises Mendez to discuss episodes 5 and 6 of "Girls" season one—and there's a lot to unpack. Charlie and Marnie are done. Hannah tries to have sex with her boss. Jessa is "unsmotable." Shosh is...mostly absent? Come for the banter, stay for the roundtable discussion on Hannah flying home to Michigan using a trash bag as luggage.

Sep 29, 202201:12:33
Girls Room: Hannah's Diary

Girls Room: Hannah's Diary

Drew and Julia continue their "Girls" rewatch by dissecting episodes 2-4 of season one.

Co-hosts Julia Gray (The Ringer, Washington Post) and Drew Haskins (Crisis Twink) unpack a foundational text of the 2010s: HBO’s "Girls." Julia and Drew are discussing every episode of the seminal show from the very beginning with special guests, fun segments, and a healthy dose of Lena love.

Sep 29, 202255:22
Girls Room: Pilot

Girls Room: Pilot

Co-hosts Julia Gray (The Ringer, Washington Post) and Drew Haskins (Crisis Twink) unpack a foundational text of the 2010s: HBO’s "Girls." Julia and Drew are discussing every episode of the seminal show from the very beginning with special guests, fun segments, and a healthy dose of Lena love.

Sep 13, 202248:55
Taylor Swift Fancam feat. Vrinda Jagota

Taylor Swift Fancam feat. Vrinda Jagota

Julia is joined by writer/swiftie/pop culture aficionado Vrinda Jagota to chat about Taylor Swift fan theories, The Wing shutting down, the new Dimes Square reality show, “I’m Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred, and more.

Sep 01, 202256:19
Bizarre Celebrity Couples and Throuples feat. Sophie Kemp

Bizarre Celebrity Couples and Throuples feat. Sophie Kemp

Julia is joined by writer Sophie Kemp to discuss Hollywood's weirdest relationships (remember when Tessa Thompson, Taika Waititi, and Rita Ora were a throuple?) and the big pop culture news items of the week.

Aug 15, 202238:28
Lady Gaga and the Age of Chromatica feat. Drew Haskins

Lady Gaga and the Age of Chromatica feat. Drew Haskins

Drew Haskins, host of the podcast Crisis Twink, joins Julia to chat about Lady Gaga's career, influencer Barack Obama's summer jams, influencer Addison Rae's potential, and more pop culture obsessions.

Jul 28, 202249:04
TV Club: 'The Rehearsal'

TV Club: 'The Rehearsal'

Julia and friends (Gabriela Claymore, Gabriel Silverman, Lauren Duncan) discuss Nathan Fielder's new show The Rehearsal

Jul 26, 202253:28
Third Eye Blind Self-titled Supremacy feat. Arielle Gordon

Third Eye Blind Self-titled Supremacy feat. Arielle Gordon

Julia is joined by music writer Arielle Gordon to discuss the 25th anniversary of Third Eye Blind's self-titled debut. Other topics include: M&M's rebrand, that emo revival festival, the albums we're most excited about for 2022, and Grimes' potential dating pool.

Jan 27, 202201:02:19
And Just Like That feat. Jocelyn Silver

And Just Like That feat. Jocelyn Silver

NYC Gal About Town and Gawker Managing Editor Jocelyn Silver joins Julia to defend the insanity that is the Sex And The City reboot. Other topics include: Kanye and Julia Fox, Gawker 2.0, and Euphoria.

Jan 19, 202201:06:20
Jameela Jamil & Pop Feminism

Jameela Jamil & Pop Feminism

In this banger of an ep, Pitchfork's Vrinda Jagota talks about her obsession with T. Swift and Jameela Jamil's web of lies.

Nov 09, 202101:16:30
The American Obsession with Autumn

The American Obsession with Autumn

Julia has Lauren Duncan on to discuss all things fall. Topics include: nostalgia culture, the commodification of the pumpkin, deranged seasonal graphic tees, and more.

Oct 21, 202144:21
Hallmark Christmas Movies feat. Kelsey Harper

Hallmark Christmas Movies feat. Kelsey Harper

Julia and Kelsey discuss Hallmark's recipe for ambient entertainment, the Emmys, and People's "Sexiest Men Alive."

Oct 20, 202101:12:22
Housewives & Horse Chiropractors feat. Layla Halabian

Housewives & Horse Chiropractors feat. Layla Halabian

Nylon Mag's Culture Editor Layla Halabian joins Julia to chat about Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox, Real Housewives committing crimes, and horse chiropractor TikTok.

Oct 20, 202101:04:42
The Sally Rooney Special feat. Gabriela Claymore and James Rettig

The Sally Rooney Special feat. Gabriela Claymore and James Rettig

Julia, James, and Gab host a bitchy little book club for Sally Rooney's new novel, Beautiful World, Where Are You. Topics include millennial brain damage, religion in modern literature, what it means to be working class, and the nature of fame.

Oct 07, 202101:11:25
Phoebe Bridgers Got Pickle Ricked feat. Spencer Fox and Lauren Duncan

Phoebe Bridgers Got Pickle Ricked feat. Spencer Fox and Lauren Duncan

Julia and the gang debate the Jack Antonoff-ification of music, among other obsessions. Topics include: Horse Girls 4 Adam Driver, Bo Burnham, Kid Nation, Gilmore Girls, Grimes vs. Azealia Banks, and Bennifer. There's something for everybody!


Tune in every Wednesday at 9PM EST on the Greenroom app.


Aug 19, 202101:01:16
GirlBoss Baby's Pop Culture Game Show feat. Drew Haskins, Basil Lee, and Danny Konstantinovic

GirlBoss Baby's Pop Culture Game Show feat. Drew Haskins, Basil Lee, and Danny Konstantinovic

On this jam-packed episode of Obsessions with Julia Gray, we delve into the hard-hitting questions on everyone's minds. Should former Disney stars be required to compete in a battle royale? Is Megan Fox okay? What is Boss Baby about?

Catch us live on the Greenroom app, every Wednesday at 9 PM EST.

Aug 19, 202101:06:35