# Ep 78 | Why 'Obsession' Speaks So Well to Gen Z

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Podcast: [The John Doyle Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-john-doyle-show-7581028)
Published: 2026-06-15T22:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3127

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In this episode of "The John Doyle Show," John discusses the new hit horror movie "Obsession" and explains how the film offers meaningful insight into modern culture, specifically pertaining to the dating habits of Gen Z. John outlines why this movie succeeded with such a low budget and resonated with such a large audience. Later on in the episode, John reacts to the tremendously successful White House UFC event and contrasts it with a leftist counterprogramming event held in New York City. It really does seem like the Left will never win again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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