Obsession and Power Ballad: Be Careful What You Wish For | #1068

Adam and Josh catch up with the summer's surprise hit Obsession, the “monkey’s paw” update from YouTube creator turned first-time feature-director Curry Barker. Then, it’s John Carney’s Power Ballad, with Paul Rudd as a down-on-his-luck wedding singer who has a chance encounter with a former boy band star played by Nick Jonas. Plus, poll results and listener feedback on Rudd's best supporting roles.

Intro (00:00:00-00:01:57)

Obsession (00:01:58-00:41:33)

Filmspotting Family (00:41:34-00:47:17)

Notes / New Poll (00:47:18-00:55:42)

Poll Results: Paul Rudd (00:55:43-01:01:34)

Power Ballad (01:01:35-01:22:38)

Credits / Releases (01:22:39-01:25:15)

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