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Legendary music video director Nigel Dick joins Joseph Shepherd to chat about creating Britney Spears' iconic music videos, the original concept for ...Baby One More Time, the behind-the-scenes drama of (You Drive Me) Crazy, and what really happened during the filming of Oops!... I Did It Again. Plus, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Cher, Guns N' Roses, The Go-Go's, Backstreet Boys, Toto, the golden age of MTV and TRL, unforgettable Hollywood stories, his book Music Video Mischief, and so much more. Thanks for watching Hyperfixated! Love you all. 0:00 The Man Behind Britney Spears' Iconic Videos 1:39 Nigel's Childhood & Breaking Into Music 4:59 The Go-Go's Stayed at His Apartment 7:13 Directing His First Music Video 11:39 Telling Toto Their Music Videos Sucked 17:21 Britney Spears' Vision for Oops!... I Did It Again 19:19 ...Baby One More Time & Britney's Rise to Fame 24:25 (You Drive Me) Crazy Drama & The Oops Accident 35:41 Paul McCartney, Elton John & Cher Stories 41:46 Music Video Mischief & Nigel's Hyperfixations See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 acting, coming out, Hollywood friendships, and so much more. Thanks for watching Hyperfixated! Love you all. 0:00 Wizards of Waverly Place & Selena Gomez 2:35 Annie & Harvey's Childhood Obsession 5:33 Breaking Into Hollywood 9:27 The Unmade Cardi B Movie 11:04 Britney Spears & Growing Up Queer 23:02 Harvey's Hat Collection & Hollywood Friendships 27:07 Voice Acting, Puss in Boots & Helluva Boss 30:20 Forgotten Island, Disney's Wish & Chucky 44:48 The Rocky Horror Show & Broadway Secrets See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 theater etiquette, reality TV dreams, and so much more. Thanks for watching Hyperfixated! Love you all. 2:15 Growing Up With Disney Channel 7:22 The Pressure of Being the Perfect Disney Star 10:36 Even Stevens 22:30 The Even Stevens Musical Episode 28:46 The Anne Hathaway Controversy 30:48 Why Kim Possible Wasn't Rebooted 37:18 Does Christy Know Space? 42:30 Filming at Walt Disney World 45:55 Christy's ASMR Hyperfixation See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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, perfectionism, and finding herself after childhood fame. Plus, Radio Disney memories, the iconic "We Went to the Moon in 1969" song, a hilarious space quiz, Disney World adventures, and so much more. Thanks for watching Hyperfixated! Love you all. 2:15 Growing Up With Disney Channel 7:22 The Pressure of Being the Perfect Disney Star 10:36 Even Stevens 22:30 The Even Stevens Musical Episode 28:46 The Anne Hathaway Controversy 30:48 Why Kim Possible Wasn't Rebooted 37:18 Does Christy Know Space? 42:30 Filming at Walt Disney World 45:55 Christy's ASMR Hyperfixation See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Hyperfixated! Love you all. 90s Con: https://www.thats4entertainment.com/90scon 0:41 The Nanny Cinematic Universe 6:30 Appearing on The Osbournes 9:01 Playing Lucille Ball 15:23 A Cinderella Story 17:00 Jennifer Coolidge Stories 20:07 Reuniting With Whoopi Goldberg 26:09 Aly & AJ's Take Me 28:52 High Potential & Doom Patrol 34:06 Gilmore Girls Reddit Discovery 38:20 Madeline's Hyperfixation See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 much more. Thanks for watching Hyperfixated! Love you all. 0:38 Growing Up Movie Obsessed 1:59 Bonnie the Wild Child 3:35 Her Father's Acting Dreams 5:01 Her Mother's Disapproval 6:17 The Red Dress 8:12 Writing Middle of the Rainbow 10:26 Acting on Live TV 12:10 Studying With Lee Strasberg 14:02 The Hollywood Blacklist 15:59 Knowing Marilyn Monroe 18:11 Little House on the Prairie 19:33 Changing With the World 22:07 Looking Back at Her Legacy 22:27 Becoming a Mother 25:42 Bonnie Gets Candid #JosephShepherd #BonnieBartlett #Hyperfixated See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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, video games, and so much more. Thanks for watching Hyperfixated! Love you all. 0:55 Jason's MADtv Beginnings 1:38 Hannah Montana Speed Round 3:32 Before Disney Channel 7:16 Manifesting His Career 13:11 Phil of the Future 13:34 Hiding His Real Age 14:46 Hannah Montana 22:59 Working With Dolly Parton 25:03 Disney Channel Games 33:25 Best of Both Our Worlds 37:01 Rewatching Hannah Montana 40:38 Jason's Hyperfixation See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. Thanks for watching Hyperfixated! Love you all. 0:19 Michael Jackson Obsession 2:05 Growing Up Performing 5:02 Performing & People Pleasing 9:21 Fame & Becoming an Actor 13:39 Keiynan Can't Ride a Bike 14:20 Our Terrible Bike Dates 19:54 Making Music on GarageBand 20:34 Keiynan's Creative Process 24:05 Drag Race 25:35 New Music & Body High 30:57 Sexual Awakenings 32:49 Keiynan's Hyperfixations 36:05 Pop the Balloon 37:24 Body High Challenge See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Hyperfixated! Love you all. 0:57 Ashley's Fear of Frogs 3:03 Growing Up With Horses 4:05 Playing Autistic in Fly Away 8:32 Landing Awkward 10:22 Becoming Jenna Hamilton 13:48 Awkward's Lasting Legacy 15:46 Saying Goodbye to Awkward 19:18 Growing Up on TV 21:23 Writing a Self-Help Book 23:08 Rewatching Awkward 26:24 Leaving Los Angeles 29:30 Ashley's Hyperfixation 31:17 Ashley for South Park See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 journey, the financial realities actors face, his love of indie film, preparing for his first comedy special, and why thrifting is his ultimate hyperfixation. Thanks for watching Hyperfixated! Love you all. 0:36 Working at Blockbuster 6:20 Collecting VHS Tapes 9:26 Thrifting Every Day 10:25 The Legacy of Mean Girls 14:28 Creating a Drag Musical 17:03 Writing and ADHD 22:20 The Reality for Actors 25:13 The Future of Indie Film 29:58 The Return of Auditions 30:49 His First Comedy Special 32:53 Secret Celebrity Drag Race 40:26 Danny’s Hyperfixation See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 opens up about overcoming childhood shyness, the teacher who changed her life, getting kicked out of college, surviving cancer, and using her platform to speak out. Thanks for watching Hyperfixated! Love you all. 0:54 The Impact of MADtv 4:22 Auditioning for MADtv 7:00 Creating Lorraine 10:10 The Shakira Parody 15:35 Stuart and Doreen 22:18 Jingle All the Way 25:45 Fear the Walking Dead 33:31 Overcoming Childhood Shyness 39:15 Kicked Out of College 41:25 Speaking Out 47:17 Mo’s Hyperfixation See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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, Paris Hilton, Miley Cyrus, and what it was like directing music videos throughout his legendary career. Thanks for listening to Hyperfixated! Love you all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Britney Spears' iconic 2003 TRL performance, talk about Carson Daly's unexpected act of generosity that changed Damian's career, explore how he landed in the Family Guy writers' room, and discuss everything from celebrity interviews to coffee obsessions, radio, comedy, and the hyperfixations that shaped his life. Thanks for watching Hyperfixated! Love you all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Actress, comedian, Broadway star, and MADtv legend Nicole Parker joins Joseph Shepherd to talk about her unforgettable celebrity impressions, Wicked, Titaníque, The Neighborhood Listen, improv, Broadway, and the surprising legacy of MADtv. Plus, Britney Spears, Celine Dion, horror movies, and the hyperfixations that have shaped her career. Thanks for watching Hyperfixated! Love you all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Actress, comedian, and Full House icon Jodie Sweetin joins Joseph Shepherd to chat growing up as Stephanie Tanner, the enduring legacy of Full House, neurodivergence, stand-up comedy, and life beyond the House. Plus, legos, ghost hunting, true crime, and so much more. Thanks for watching Hyperfixated! Love you all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.