My Latest Fixation

My Latest Fixation
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Welcome to My Latest Fixation — a whimsical and spooky podcast hosted by Joshua, where I dig into things that don’t quite make sense. Think of this show as a cabinet of curiosities for the beautifully bizarre: lonely cryptids wandering through the static, eerie horror stories, strange gaming worlds, obscure history, occult curiosities, haunted legends, eerie folklore, and the odd little puzzle of human connection. Each episode blends thoughtful research with atmospheric storytelling to uncover weird history and delightfully creepy true tales that feel equal parts enchanting and unsettling. For listeners who love spooky storytelling, weird history, and a little candlelit mystery, this podcast offers a charming journey into the shadows of the past. So settle in, get comfortable… and let’s see where this one takes us. Mylastestfixation.com

  1. 17h ago

    God’s Perfect Clock: Carbon‑14, Crime Scenes, and Cosmic Spite

    Carbon-14 dating, radiocarbon dating, half-life, archaeology, and crime scene science all come together in this episode of My Latest Fixation. Inspired by Castle Rock and its “God’s Perfect Clock” metaphor, this episode explains how Carbon-14 works, why scientists use it to date organic material, artifacts, bones, parchment, and bog bodies, and how calibration curves help turn radiocarbon years into calendar dates. We also dig into the science behind radioactive decay, the atmospheric carbon cycle, the bomb spike from nuclear weapons testing, and why Carbon-14 is one of the most important tools in archaeology, forensic science, and historical research. If you’re interested in carbon dating explained, radiocarbon dating for beginners, archaeology podcast episodes, forensic history, or spooky science with a sense of humor, this episode is for you. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow, share, and visit mylatestfixation.com for merch, the story behind the show, and more. Spend $50 or more for free shipping. Links & Resources: Stay Connected: Mylatestfixation.comListen & Subscribe: Now available on RSS.com. Music by Tunetank from Pixabay

    God’s Perfect Clock: Carbon‑14, Crime Scenes, and Cosmic Spite

  2. 5d ago

    Everyone’s the Villain in Obsession (Except Andy Richter): Toxic Romance, Cursed Wishes, and Horror Love Stories

    Obsession (2026) looks like a love story, but it plays like a curse. In this episode, Joshua and his partner My dig into Curry Barker’s supernatural horror film about Bear, Nikki, and a One Wish Willow that turns “I’d do anything for you” into a literal nightmare. We talk about obsession, codependency, cursed romance, and why almost everyone in this movie is a villain in their own way—Bear’s pathetic insecurity, Ian’s snake‑energy selfishness, Nikki’s weaponized devotion, and Sarah’s quiet. Along the way, we compare Obsession to classic Monkey’s Paw–style horror, unpack how desire and control get dressed up as “true love,” and ask whether romance tropes and smutty fantasy can actually warp the way we see real relationships. We also get into fan theories about whether Nikki is possessed, how the wish rewrites reality, and whether Bear’s bloody breakdown might be a full psychological collapse instead of a simple curse. Content warning: Obsession earns its R rating with graphic violence, intense psychological horror, and disturbing relationship dynamics. If you’re sensitive to heavy horror or toxic romance, please take care of yourself and check content warnings before watching. Perfect for listeners who like horror that digs into toxic relationships, cursed wishes, and the thin line between “grand romance” and “actually this is a walking red flag.” If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow, share, and visit mylatestfixation.com for merch, the story behind the show, and more. Spend $50 or more for free shipping. Links & Resources: Stay Connected: Mylatestfixation.comListen & Subscribe: Now available on RSS.com. Music by Tunetank from Pixabay

    Everyone’s the Villain in Obsession (Except Andy Richter): Toxic Romance, Cursed Wishes, and Horror Love Stories

  3. Jul 19

    “Bless You”: The Death Wish We Say After Every Sneeze

    What if “bless you” isn’t just polite… but a leftover survival reflex from a time when a sneeze could mean you were about to die? In this whimsical, eerie, and nerdy deep dive from My Latest Fixation, we trace the strange history of what might be the most automatic phrase in the English language—from the plague‑ridden streets of the Byzantine Empire to modern‑day grocery store aisles. Along the way: Pope Gregory the Great, medieval fear of sudden death, spiritual theories about wandering souls, and why different cultures respond to sneezes in completely different ways. It’s a story about germs, ghosts, etiquette, and the tiny rituals we repeat without thinking. Because the next time you say “bless you,” you might be echoing a centuries‑old moment of panic… disguised as manners. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow, share, and visit mylatestfixation.com for merch, the story behind the show, and more. Spend $50 or more for free shipping. Links & Resources: Stay Connected: Mylatestfixation.comListen & Subscribe: Now available on RSS.com. Music by Tunetank from Pixabay

    “Bless You”: The Death Wish We Say After Every Sneeze

  4. Jul 10

    Please Respect My Superstition

    In this eerie, nerdy deep dive, My Latest Fixation explores the strange history and psychology of the “knock on wood” superstition—why we tap the table after saying something hopeful and call it “not jinxing it.” This episode traces the ritual from pagan sacred groves and Christian symbolism to old British children’s games and modern anxiety habits, showing how a tiny gesture became a global superstition about luck, protection, and fate. Along the way, you’ll hear about trees as powerful witnesses, wood as a zone of safety, and how small rituals help us manage uncertainty without ever admitting we’re nervous. If you’re into folklore, history of superstition, ritual psychology, or the weird ways humans try to control the future, this is the episode to queue up—preferably with a desk nearby, just in case. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow, share, and visit mylatestfixation.com for merch, the story behind the show, and more. Spend $50 or more for free shipping. Links & Resources: Stay Connected: Mylatestfixation.comListen & Subscribe: Now available on RSS.com. Music by Tunetank from Pixabay

    Please Respect My Superstition

  5. Jul 1

    Not My Monster: The Strange Rise of ...

    Not My Monster: The Strange Rise of ... In this episode of MyLatestFixationPod, we trace how Kasing Lung’s mischievous character Labubu jumped from indie art books into Pop Mart’s blind-box machine and wound up everywhere—from TikTok unboxings to celebrity bags. We unpack the design language of “weird-cute,” the psychological pull of variable rewards and secrecy, and Pop Mart’s deliberate scarcity and resale dynamics that transform toys into trophies. Along the way we examine community rituals (unboxings, trades, and chasers), the vintage-beanie-baby echoes in modern collector culture, and why small, face-like objects are so easy to anthropomorphize. I share a mini blind-box puzzle, a soft take on competing Hirono designs, and one collector’s confession about what these figures mean when they stop being objects and start being characters. Whether you’re skeptical, curious, or already mid-collection, this episode explains how a little monster with teeth captured a global moment. Keywords: Labubu, Pop Mart, blind box, toy craze, designer toys, collectibles, unboxing, resale, kawaii, weird-cute. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow, share, and visit mylatestfixation.com for merch, the story behind the show, and more. Spend $50 or more for free shipping. Links & Resources: Stay Connected: Mylatestfixation.comListen & Subscribe: Now available on RSS.com. Music by Tunetank from Pixabay

    Not My Monster: The Strange Rise of ...

  6. Jun 21

    One Dad, One Story

    Father’s Day Special: One Dad, One Story This Father’s Day special is different: no panel, just one dad—one life, one honest perspective on what fatherhood looks like every single day. Guest Brett (father of two and a lover of Christ) shares grounded, real-talk stories about bedtime chaos, how many times he’s said “no” today, and whether he’s ever hidden food in the car to avoid a lunch standoff. Shout-out: Brett’s friends’ band Penny Fountain is available on all streaming services—check them out! Perfect for dads, people who have dads, and anyone who thinks parenting looks “exhausting and also kind of amazing.” Happy Father’s Day from My Latest Fixation. I see you, dads. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow, share, and visit mylatestfixation.com for merch, the story behind the show, and more. Spend $50 or more for free shipping. Links & Resources: Stay Connected: Mylatestfixation.comListen & Subscribe: Now available on RSS.com. Music by Tunetank from Pixabay

    One Dad, One Story

  7. Jun 16

    Summerween

    On this episode of My Latest Fixation, we’re diving into Summerween — the weirdly wonderful idea that started in Gravity Falls and somehow became a real seasonal internet tradition. From the original episode and its loser-candy monster to fandom, nostalgia, and spooky summer aesthetics online, this one is all about how a cartoon joke escaped into real life. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow, share, and visit mylatestfixation.com for merch, the story behind the show, and more. Spend $50 or more for free shipping. Links & Resources: Stay Connected: Mylatestfixation.comListen & Subscribe: Now available on RSS.com. Music by Tunetank from Pixabay

    Summerween

  8. Jun 10

    The Uncanny Valley

    Where do we go when the simulation becomes flawless? If you spend any time scrolling online, you’ve probably seen a thousand posts claiming that the "uncanny valley" was basically invented by Reddit to describe creepy CGI or weird plastic surgery. But the truth is much older, darker, and deeply biological. Long before anyone wrote a line of code, humanity was already mapping the precise psychological parameters of mechanical dread. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the architecture of the eerie. We trace the origins of the valley from 1906 German psychiatry and Sigmund Freud's existential theories on the doppelgänger, all the way to modern tech engineering. We dive deep into: The Auditory Valley: Why the real trigger in modern AI voice models isn't the tone, but conversational latency and accidental interruptions.The Intimacy Market: How the hyper-agreeable nature of AI companion apps triggers deep psychological rejection, and what the film Companion (2025) reveals about our fear of frictionless relationships.Weaponizing the Eerie: Why digital subcultures like Analog Horror and Weirdcore are intentionally building art at the bottom of the valley—and why a glitched, clunky flaw is the only thing a corporate algorithm can't fake.In a world drowning in synthetic perfection, discomfort might just be our final sanctuary. Let's get weird. Stay messy. Stay flawed. Stay human. Join the Conversation: What scares you more: a robot that looks fake, or an AI voice that sounds flawlessly real but cuts you off when you breathe? Hit follow and let us know your thoughts Links & Resources: Stay Connected: Visit my Beacons link for podcast updates and more.Listen & Subscribe: Now available on RSS.com.mylatestfixation.com Music by Tunetank from Pixabay

    The Uncanny Valley
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Welcome to My Latest Fixation — a whimsical and spooky podcast hosted by Joshua, where I dig into things that don’t quite make sense. Think of this show as a cabinet of curiosities for the beautifully bizarre: lonely cryptids wandering through the static, eerie horror stories, strange gaming worlds, obscure history, occult curiosities, haunted legends, eerie folklore, and the odd little puzzle of human connection. Each episode blends thoughtful research with atmospheric storytelling to uncover weird history and delightfully creepy true tales that feel equal parts enchanting and unsettling. For listeners who love spooky storytelling, weird history, and a little candlelit mystery, this podcast offers a charming journey into the shadows of the past. So settle in, get comfortable… and let’s see where this one takes us. Mylastestfixation.com

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  • Creator
    My Latest Fixation
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © My Latest Fixation Podcast 2026
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