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Obsessed: The Podcast

Lisa Kudrow Tells All About Her Juiciest Comedy Role

Obsessed: The Podcast

The Daily Beast

Tv & Film

4.5 • 686 Ratings

🗓️ 7 March 2026

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

Lisa Kudrow joins the podcast to revisit some of the most iconic and uncomfortable moments from The Comeback. From the infamous cupcake scene to Valerie Cherish’s explosive breaking point, Kudrow shares the behind-the-scenes stories that made the episode legendary—including a real argument on set about how far the comedy should go. The conversation also dives into the emotional core of Valerie Cherish and why the show’s painfully funny satire still feels ahead of its time. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilstein New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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nourishment with a regimen use versus non-conditioning shampoo. Is there a Valerie Terish moment from your own life?

1:02.2

I had a meeting early on in my career with an agent and the agent said something so inappropriate.

1:08.7

And he just said, you know, it's funny. I can remember my first car and I can't remember the first girl I slept with.

1:14.6

And I wasn't even taking in just how inappropriate that was or I was,

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