Compulsively Curious
From the Titanic to the extinction of dinosaurs, everyone carries a unique “expertise” born from fascination, not firsthand experience. In Compulsively Curious, host Erin Johnson explores the passions that grip her guests, uncovering the quirks, personalities, and stories behind the subjects they can’t stop thinking about.
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Dec 8, 2025
Dec 8, 2025
1hr 2 min
This episode of Compulsively Curious is particularly grounding….It's all about rocks! Host Erin Johnson chats with Trista Warner, a student geologist, to discuss why you should be grateful when there's a pebble stuck in your shoe.
Nov 17, 2025
Nov 17, 2025
49 min
For the very first episode of Compulsively Curious, I sit down with my roommate — and resident Deadhead — Grace Miller to explore a fascination that’s equal parts musical, historical, and spiritual: The Grateful Dead.
Nov 10, 2025
Nov 10, 2025
1 min
Hosted by Erin Johnson, Compulsively Curious is a podcast that celebrates the wonderfully random fascinations that make us who we are. From niche interests to full-blown hyperfixations, each episode spotlights an everyday person and the topic they can’t stop thinking about.