The Envy League
Have you ever been so obsessed with something, it made you wish you thought of it first? Welcome to The Envy League, the show that turns jealousy into creatives ideas of your own.
Each week, join me, Matthew Doherty—your creative partner and resident envy expert—plus a rotating cast of guests as we obsess over everything in pop culture that makes us ask, “Why didn’t I think of that?!” We unpack why certain things make us feel something, riff out loud, and show you how to turn envy into big ideas of your own.
Whether you’re in a rut, questioning if you’re creative enough, or just chasing your next creative high, this is your secret society where envy becomes your creative superpower.
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New episodes drop every other Tuesday.
The Envy League
Secondhand Obsession: Why We Fear the Real Feeling
You ever obsess over something you’re too scared to actually do?
In the spirit of spooky season, I’m diving headfirst (but not too far) into the weirdly thrilling world of secondhand obsession — when you become obsessed with an experience you never actually live. That place where you almost watch the horror movie, almost ride the roller coaster, almost press play… but instead, you binge the reviews, reaction videos, plot summaries, and watch someone else survive it first.
In this special Halloween episode of The Envy League, we explore why we crave the adrenaline of horror films without wanting to experience them. Why secondhand obsession isn’t cowardice — it’s emotional rehearsal. We talk scary movies, identity, fandom, borrowed bravery, and what it really means to envy the people who can fully feel the thing you’re still hovering around.
Because at some point, the trailer won’t be enough.
And envy? That’s the moment you stop outsourcing the feeling and start living it.