#220: Obsession (2026)

Bear’s got a new girlfriend (along with some selfish tendencies, a lack of accountability, and a magic stick) and she’s literally obsessed - and so are we with 2026’s Obsession.

***CONTENT WARNING: discussion of sexual assault, suicide, domestic violence

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Artwork by Gabrielle Fatula (gabrielle@gabriellefatula.com)

Music: Epic Industrial Music Trailer by SeverMusicProd

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Sources: 

• ​Marceau, Alex. “Male Loneliness Epidemic: Research, Myths, and Coping Strategies.” Healthline, 20 Mar. 2026, https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/male-loneliness-epidemic. Accessed 3 June 2026.
• ​Man or bear Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_or_bear 
• ​“Obsessions: Behind-the-Scenes Facts and Trivia.” HuffPost UK, HuffPost UK, n.d., https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/obsessions-behind-the-scenes-facts-trivia_uk_6a1994c6e4b005ae4180366a. Accessed 3 June 2026.
• ​Obsession (2025 Film) Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsession_(2025_film)  
• ​Obsession (2025) IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37287335/  
• ​"The History of the ‘Nice Guy’ Trope." The Crown & Shield.  https://crownandshield.ndsj.org/archives/15w7lirsd5s6oaob5ve42syls8tsno Accessed 3 June 2026. 
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