An Obsessive Nature: Recent Episodes
Brenna & AC
Get ready for all things wedding, from the struggles of planning to the excitement to everything in between.
In today’s (fun?) episode, we compare our experiences being unemployed and keeping the never-ending job search organized.
Brenna finally finished the rest of the Renegades series, so here we are… back with superhero talk! Enjoy this chaotic review of the final two books—Archenemies & Supernova.
In this month’s obsessions update, tune in to hear our takes on the Queen, The Try Guys, Taylor Swift, Tyler Henry, and more!
Welcome back to the chaos! In this month’s episode, we talk superheroes. Specifically, the ones in Renegades. Themes, symbols, comparisons to the MCU, favorite moments, believability, how the story can influence our own writing—we tackle it all. Enjoy this Renegades chat!
In today’s mini episode, Brenna opens up about her frustrations with the publishing industry and we chat about ways to stay creative even in crazy times.
Welcome to another obsessions update! If you want to hear about the books and shows we’ve been loving recently, you’re in the right place.
Welcome to… THE BATMAN EPISODE.
Along with special guest Martin, we spend an hour raving and ranting about the latest silver screen iteration of everyone’s favorite vigilante.
Ps. We recorded this before the sequel was announced. ;)
In this week’s episode, we talk through AC’s latest interviews and live workshop a section of Brenna’s new manuscript! (Plus goof around, but we always do that.)
This is the episode where Brenna talks a mile a minute about planning and plotting a new novel (for the first time). Try to keep up.
On the first new episode of 2022, we talk some fun updates, as well as dive into our creative processes. Learn about how we manage projects, even if we don’t really manage them at all.
In this week’s episode, we rave about Legendborn, the fantastic YA fantasy set at our alma mater. We share our feelings on different aspects of the story, from its historical significance to its love triangle, all from the perspective of former UNC students.
On today's mini-episode, Brenna gives a little querying update and AC talks about the challenges (and positives!) of writing a eulogy.
Today, we talk about books we have issues with. From classics to whole series, we spill all the tea.
In this month’s new episode, we do something a little special. Brenna gives an update on her publishing journey, AC shares a story about [REDACTED], and we do a LIVE writing exercise.
Tune in to hear our impostor syndrome in action…
Today’s episode is a Summer 2021 obsessions update! We complain about being adults, praise the greatness of Loki, talk hitting the motherload of craft supplies, and so much more.
Ps. Please forgive the awful second half of Brenna’s audio! (We promise she won’t be a robot next time.)
Today we chat writing influences (and the lack of them).
Be sure to send us your thoughts on this month’s episode on Twitter @obsessnaturally!
Ps. Take a shot every time we say “concise”.
This is the way.
On today’s new episode, we fangirl over Disney+. We talk about why Marvel and Star Wars are killing it on the platform, the little things that make each show great, and why longer form content like this is so beneficial to large franchises. Happy listening!
We’ve talked books, TV, music, and movies… but never theater. Today we change that! On this month’s episode, we chat with our friend Brig all about his experience working in the industry. Learn what it’s like to be a Stage Manager and Scenic Designer for productions across the country and get a microscopic glimpse into how the pandemic hit the industry hard. Brig is our favorite, so show him some love! Happy listening. <3
Today, we do something we’ve been planning to do for a while: delve deep into our YouTube subscriptions! We list some of our current faves, talk about the evolution of the YouTubers we grew up with, and so much more. Hope you like it!
In today’s new episode, Brenna shares a general overview of what it takes to get traditionally published! It’s knowledge we wish we had when first starting the process… so we hope it helps someone out there too. Enjoy!
In today’s special episode, we finally read some of our old writing. (With a lot of self-deprecation thrown in for good measure.)
Ps. Sorry for the poopy audio quality this week! We love you!
It’s about time we shared another obsessions update, don’t you think? (Spoiler: Brenna talks about k-pop some more.)
It’s time for the heroes! In today’s chaotic episode, we gush about some of our favorites and share why they ROCK.
In today’s episode, we talk about our favorite villains and explain why they are the best (or absolute worst).
“Alexa, play the ‘Doofenshmirtz Evil Incorporated’ jingle.”
In our last episode in the hellscape that is 2020, we expose some of our worst confessions as writers. From barely reading to basing stories off our own fantasies—we spill it all. Fellow writers: tune in if you want to feel better about yourself…
This week’s episode is a special one. drumroll please We’ve been podcasters for ONE WHOLE YEAR! Today, we chat about what we’ve learned, how we’ve improved (and still kind of suck), our favorite episodes, and what’s to come for An Obsessive Nature.
We can’t thank you enough for following us on this journey!
In this Thanksgiving Day episode, Brenna’s friend Robbie joins to chat about some kick-ass female musicians. If you want to hear us rant about how screwed up the music industry is when it comes to gender, tune in! rolls eyes
In today’s episode, we delve into how music shapes our writing habits, sets the mood to write, and influences our writing itself. Tune in to get some song and artist recs! ;)
In today’s special episode, we’re joined by our sisters to gush about the brilliant “Julie and the Phantoms!” We chat our favorite songs from the show, the evolution of musical TV and film, how casting real musicians makes a huge difference, and so much...
Today we talk about characters we love to hate on but are actually pretty awesome. (Ps. Please go vote.)
On today’s episode, we gush about some of our favorite films and share how they’ve influenced our lives—and writing—along the way.
Brenna's little sister Mia is back to talk all things childhood reading. What did we each grow up reading? Why are some books so ambiguous in what age group they are actually for? How young were we when we read Twilight? We discuss.
In today's episode, we're joined by Brenna's little sister to chat about the similarities and differences between Millennials and Gen-Z's! We dive into Disney Channel, social media (yes, Vine vs. TikTok), celebrities, and more. Enjoy!
Are you guys working from home? We are. Today, we chat about our experiences and give some of our tips on how to thrive in this new era.
Today’s episode is all about writing slumps. We talk about how we’re in them more often than not and give some tips on how to work through them. If you’re a writer, I promise you’ll feel less alone after listening. :)
In today's episode, we're diving into more fandoms! We talk about our best and worst experiences with them, including our feelings on everything that has happened with the Harry Potter fandom in recent weeks. Enjoy!
Revision is kind of like a lot of things in life: whatever works for you works. In today's episode, we talk about our own revision processes and what Josh Hutcherson has to do with all of this. (Ps. If you have anxiety about recycling your writing, this...
In today's episode, Brenna talks about her two YA manuscripts! From starting them in high school to beginning to submit them to agents last year--we follow the entire process. Hopefully it helps those of you who have no idea where to get started! Enjoy....
On this edition of Obsession Update, we talk about what we've been up to during the past two months in quarantine. From Tiger King to our creative endeavors, we divulge it all.
Just because our novels aren't published yet doesn't mean we can't celebrate our work that is! So, today's episode is all about where we ARE published and our experiences along the way.
On this week's episode, we chat about AC's life as an art critic and Brenna’s as a former journalism student. We cover AC’s background with art, how she stumbled into writing articles, how she does her research, and how Brenna’s studies relate to what...
Today's episode is all about our favorite writing tips and tricks. Listen to find out where we learned them and how we use them in our own work!
In today's episode, we go over our results for some popular personality tests: Myers-Briggs, Enneagram, and more. Tune in to see if we think they are valuable or a bunch of crap! (Ps. Brenna even gets sorted into her Hogwarts house for the very first...
It's time to dive back into the cultural phenomenon that shaped our early teen years: Glee. From our favorite New Directions moments and songs to the tragedies that befell the cast in real life, we cover it all.
In today's episode, we chat about our time with the UNC-Chapel Hill creative writing program, along with other writing class experiences we've had over the years. Do we think they were beneficial in our writing journeys? Tune in to find out!
Today, we dive into our insecurities and chat about when and why we feel like we have impostor syndrome... along with most other writers in the world!
On today's episode, we give a little update into what we've been obsessed with this month! We hope to do these every once in a while, so be sure to look out for more of our obsessive shenanigans in the future.
On this one, we talk about the different ways sex makes an appearance in YA fiction... and if it needs to stay or go. (Plus the times it makes us super uncomfortable.) Enjoy the awkwardness!
Today, we chat about books (and authors!) we think are underrated. We also go off on a mini-tangent about how visuals are different for each of us when we read… so be sure to tune in!Ps. Let us know if you’ve read any of these titles—we're desperate for...
On this week's episode, we dive into how problematic "Twilight" actually was... and if it could have gotten away with releasing today. Listen in to hear some pretty cringe-worthy quotes and get our takes on them!
Today, we chat about the wondrous era of young adult book-to-film adaptations. From the best to the worst, to the short-lived fascination Hollywood seemed to have with them, we make our best efforts to cover it all! (Ps. If you're a Potter or Hunger...
Today, we bring it back. From "That's So Raven" to "High School Musical," Disney Channel shaped our childhoods. On this episode, we talk about the good, the bad, and what the channel needs to do to get back to those glory days. (Hint: it's better...
On this week's episode, we're turning the focus to fandoms once again. We talk about ageless fandoms like Disney, Nintendo, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and Marvel (just to name a few). We also explain what makes a fandom "dead" like so many TV show fandoms...
In the writing community, we constantly joke about our crazy search history. In today's episode, we chat about our craziest searches and why it's so important to do this wacky research.
Today, we chat about story tropes we love to read and write! (With some middle school crush talk thrown in...)
In today's episode, AC's sister joins us to talk about the wacky world of celebrity fandoms and our personal experiences within them... Enjoy!
***Disclaimer: This was recorded before JK Rowling supported transphobic ideas. Today's episode is everything fanfiction, including what we've written/read in the past. You're welcome for our bravery for putting this on the internet...
In today's episode, we take a deep dive into our guilty pleasures and how we've found inspiration from them.
In this first epsiode, we introduce ourselves (including our drama-filled history) and explain a little about what the podcast will be going forward!