show episodes
 
Welcome to ‘House of R,’ where Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson explore your favorite fictional universes with their signature Deep Dives into everything from ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘Star Wars,’ ‘The Lord of the Rings’ to Marvel, and beyond. Whether they’re parsing mythology, story themes, and character arcs or tracing influences across decades of fantasy and sci-fi stories, Jo and Mal will be here weekly with Deep Dives into new nerd culture releases, nostalgic revisitations of their favorit ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
The Challenge Fandom Podcast

The Challenge Fandom Podcast

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Weekly
 
The Challenge Fandom Podcast brings you real-life discussions with your favorite MTV Challengers combined with Roundtable sessions, listener appearances, custom Challenge fantasy games, highlight videos, and much more. So make sure you're following us everywhere for full access to all of our content. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechallengefandom/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  continue reading
 
Artwork
 
Get your geek on with idobi Radio’s Geek Girl Riot. Each week our hosts take turns on the mic to discuss all the things close to our geeky hearts, topped off with fresh and far-out segments, and special guest appearances for talks and spotlights. It promises to be a rowdy good time.
  continue reading
 
Shelf Love is about romance novels and how they reflect, explore, challenge, and shape desire. Host Andrea Martucci invites experts from a variety of perspectives to critically engaging with romance novels. Listen for discussions of individual books, genre discourse, and scholarly topics.
  continue reading
 
Artwork
 
Hosted by lifelong fangirl sisters and comedy duo Amanda and Amber Miller, Fangirl Central asks the question, "HOW IS BEING A FANGIRL CENTRAL TO YOUR IDENTITY?" In other words, what do your fandoms say about you as an artist and a person? New episodes every other Friday. Theme music by White Noise and Amber Olivia. Edited by Rachel DeForest. Cover art by SAMK. HOSTS: Amanda (@amandalaynemiller) + Amber Miller (@amberlmiller) PATREON: http://patreon.com/fangirlcentral for bonus content FOLLOW ...
  continue reading
 
Join hosts Todd and Eric Hersey on 'The TodCast PodCast' as they dive into all things nerdy - from Star Wars to toys, hobbies, theme parks, books, and movies. Engage in entertaining debates, explore the latest trends, and celebrate the passion of the nerd culture. Tune in for a fun-filled journey through the realms of fandom!
  continue reading
 
Geek fandom is a vast and constantly growing space, and Variant covers nearly all of it. From the perspective of hosts Arris Quinones and Tim Connolly, this weekly Podcast talks Comics, Movies, TV, gaming, and collectibles, as well as the latest geek news, rumors and whatever else they feel like.
  continue reading
 
Emory University Marketing Professor Mike Lewis weighs in on sports analytics — the business side and the on-field side. What makes us different? An academic perspective. This podcast is going to be rigorous both in terms of theory and in terms of statistics.
  continue reading
 
Your audio guide to thought-provoking arguments on a variety of topics, from perspectives left, right, and center. These smart, concise podcasts pack big ideas into a short amount of time and promise to challenge, inspire, and get you thinking about a range of points of view that you may or may not agree with.
  continue reading
 
From a place of absolute love and fandom, queer siblings, Quinn (they/them) and Emilie (she/her), take on one of the most influential 90s TV shows, Friends. Join them as they discuss, unpack, revel and challenge the fashion, relationships, and some seriously problematic jokes, one episode at a time. All while learning to podcast for the first time...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Left Field

Left Field

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
Your favourite sports-adjacent trashcast with your boys Wogan and Andrew Allen, masterfully navigating the biggest stories in Football and Not Football each week on Left Field. Inexpertly walking the line between journalistic integrity and irrational fandom, the boys debate the big questions from the Premier League, NBA, NFL, curling and any other weird sport you like. Critics call it 'online', 'downloadable' and 'a podcast'. Listen now, subscribe and tell your friends!
  continue reading
 
Nerd Podcast Radio was made by three friends that decided to sit down and talk about the thing that we love most, being nerds. We decided to record it, seeing how we all moved to different cities and didn't want to see our friendships fall to the wayside. In this podcast, we get together every other week, and talk about whatever nerdy topic that comes to us. Sometimes there are more of us, sometimes there are less of us but we're always Nerd Podcast Radio.
  continue reading
 
Welcome to the #1 podcast in Sports and NFTs! Join LG Doucet + TheReelPhilD, two actual brothers, as we dive into the News, Drops, Challenges, and Gossip of the Web3 x Sports world. We cover Sorare, Top Shot, All Day, Draft Kings, and more! If you love sports and you don't care who knows, there is no better place to hang out than on The First Mint.
  continue reading
 
The Tug Cast. A pod cast that originally aired on http://thetugcast.tumblr.com after the pilot test episodes(the first 6) the show was put on hiatus for over a year. We are back with a new concept starting in episode 7 where a shortened cast of 3, Greg Sam, Johnny Sa and Phil Dee; separate professionals in their own field, try something in depth for a week and report on the findings. This podcast is a pop culture, fandom inspired talk show where critiques and shenanigans follow. T.u.g = The ...
  continue reading
 
Subscribe to this weekly soccer podcast hosted by comedian and ex-pro Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego as they celebrate the World's Game from an American Perspective. The boys at OTB delve into everything soccer from the latest action in the Premier League to the surging growth of the MLS, from the hysteria leading up to the 2024 World Cup to excitement, controversy and news coming from the USMNT and USWNT. OTB's expert hosts analyze the latest news, controversies, sensational plays, and stando ...
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
Hey Fandom! Welcome back for another episode of Roundtable Recap with your Challenge Fandom Podcast hosts Rick, Corrina, Katie, Tony and Alexis! This week we got together to break down the most recent episode of The Challenge All Stars 4 EP 8: The Queen Gambit. If you're looking to skip our BSing, go to 13:42. We kick off by discussing the most imp…
  continue reading
 
Ted Westervelt, known as @soccerreform on social media, is a prominent advocate for promotion and relegation in U.S. soccer. Born in Elgin, Illinois, he attended Scattergood Friends School and Earlham College. Westervelt's passion for soccer has made him a leading voice in the #ProRelForUSA movement, which seeks to implement a promotion and relegat…
  continue reading
 
Amanda & Amber are joined by comedian, writer, podcaster Rachel Kaly about her Timothée Chalamet obsession: gender envy, Rachel’s Timmy (twink) to Justin Bieber (lesbian) gender spectrum, & how she met him. Also discussed: Austin Butler in Dune, Zendaya in Dune, Sex and the City, & MORE. (note: this was recorded pre-Challengers came out) Follow Rac…
  continue reading
 
This week, I talk about the real reason I want to discuss Star Wars and Anime on my YouTube and TikTok channels. I also share with you some insights I learned from Alex Hormozi about identifying the dreams and fears of the people you would like to reach and I tell you the surprising treasure I discovered when I cleaned up my kitchen. Lastly, I tell…
  continue reading
 
In this episode of Fanalytics, host Michael Lewis discusses the upcoming changes and direction for the show. He introduces new partnerships, the shift to using Substack for detailed content, and the focus on analyzing the future of fandom across different sports and cultural entities. Key topics include the impact of technology, demographics, and m…
  continue reading
 
What happens when a rock band from Japan and a K-pop sensation both take Boston by storm on the same weekend? Join us on this rainy day episode of Music Elixir as we recount an unforgettable weekend of high-energy concerts and cultural insights. Panic kicks off with a vivid narrative about the Japanese band SiM, reflecting on their evolution and th…
  continue reading
 
These fabulous things are here to podcast historic! Mal and Jo rev their engines to give you their reactions to 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' (30:07). But before that, they assess their hype at an all-time high with some light prep for 'The Acolyte,' premiering next week (05:22). Be sure to check out tickets for the Ringer Residency in Los Angeles this…
  continue reading
 
Ever felt the pinch of eye-watering concert ticket prices or the disappointment of missing out on exclusive merchandise? You're not alone. Join us as we navigate the treacherous terrain of ticket scalping and merchandise scams. With the Fujii Kaze ticket frenzy as our backdrop, we're comparing the crazy resale costs to life's big expenses and spotl…
  continue reading
 
Recently, I've found myself binge-watching the TV show 'Young Sheldon'. This delightful comedy series offers a glimpse into the early life of Sheldon Cooper, the iconic character from 'The Big Bang Theory' sitcom. Sheldon, an exceptionally gifted and nerdy boy, finds the concept of God illogical, as the existence of a deity cannot be empirically va…
  continue reading
 
In this episode of the Over the Ball podcast, the Philadelphia Inquirer's beloved Chief Soccer Correspondent, Jonathan Tannenwald, joins Dave and John Bolster (who is sitting in for Kevin), stirring up some controversy about his feelings for his hometown team the Union, uncovers some insight about the Philadelphia Union's incredibly successful yout…
  continue reading
 
We're bringing back the joy and the jams, starting with a track that infuses your playlist with classic R&B slow jam vibes. Discover the sultry sounds of BananaLemon's latest hit featuring NaNa, as we unpack the nuances of their collaboration "AiAi". Next, the DJ stylings of DPR CREAM bring us on a "test drive" of sound and emotion. We salute HyunA…
  continue reading
 
Hey Fandom! Welcome back for another episode of Roundtable Recap with your Challenge Fandom Podcast hosts Rick, Corrina, Tony and Katie. This week we are doing our obligatory mid-season breakdown with one of your guys' favorite guest hosts, Alex Brizard from Netflix's The Circle and co-host of his own podcast Two Dudes Watch Cartoons. This was such…
  continue reading
 
It's ‘House of R,’ mon amis. Mal and Jo are here to give you their thoughts on the season finale and the season as a whole of the highly regarded 'X-Men ’97' (10:01) and what their hopes for the new season may be! Be sure to check out tickets for the Ringer Residency in Los Angeles this summer! Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Produc…
  continue reading
 
Amanda & Amber are joined by friends and performers Hayden Johnson & Jordan Jones to discuss SUPERSTARDOM: what makes a star, our favorite media that depicts the road to stardom, making yourself smaller for fake friends, and the dehumanization of being put on a pedestal while being black & excellent. Also discussed: Zendaya, The Greatest Showman, C…
  continue reading
 
They are so eager to pod! Mal and Jo return to King's Landing to pod about all things 'Game of Thrones'! First, they take a look back at the series finale five years later (09:35). Then, they break down every frame of the latest 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 trailer (35:52). Later, they give an in-depth spoiler-filled analysis of the trailer in th…
  continue reading
 
This podcast episode was recorded at a local coffeehouse in my hometown during a break with coffee and apple pie. I share my excitement about all the Tolkien-related news we got this week: the new trailer for Rings of Power Season 2, the announcement of a new Peter Jackson movie set in the world of the Lord of the Rings called 'The Hunt for Gollum'…
  continue reading
 
In this episode of Over the Ball, soccer referee and podcast host David Gerson joins Dave and guest co-host John Bolster to delve into the challenges and changes in soccer refereeing. They tackle the rise in technicality and competitiveness in the game, while addressing the concerning lack of civility and excessive competitiveness among parents and…
  continue reading
 
Have you heard of it, lads? The newest trailer for 'The Rings of Power' has dropped, and Joanna and Mal are here to break it all down for you as the show premieres this summer! Be sure to check out tickets for the Ringer Residency in Los Angeles this summer! Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Productio…
  continue reading
 
Hey Fandom! Welcome back for another episode of Roundtable Recap with your Challenge Fandom Podcast hosts Rick, Corrina, Josh, Tony, Katie and Alexis! That's right we are all on this week and it's a special week... well, not really. But Corrina and Katie turned it into a special week complete with a couple glasses of wine and some fireworks mid-sho…
  continue reading
 
In this episode of The Break, I take you outside for a visit to my local Italian ice cream parlor. I talk about what happened after the real stalker whose story was used as an inspiration for the Netflix TV-series 'Baby Reindeer' came forward and agreed to an interview with Pierce Morgan. I also share how a couple of life-style changes allow me to …
  continue reading
 
This is the pod of a killer, Bella! Joanna is joined by friends and vampire experts Kristin Russo and Jenny Owen Youngs to give you an intensive tropes course on vampires (07:32). From ‘Twilight’ to ‘Dracula’ and familiars to fatal attractions, they are here to teach you everything you need to know about the eternal creatures of the night that are …
  continue reading
 
BONUS EP this week so Amanda & Amber can talk about CHALLENGERS for an hour: Zendaya, bisexuality, the throuple, Zendaya, black girl magic/the superwoman effect vs. white boy privilege, the beauty of cinema, and Zendaya. (1st 10 minutes-ish is intro and then we get into Challengers for the rest of the ep!) HOSTS: Amanda Layne Miller http://instagra…
  continue reading
 
Legendary Washington Post reporter Steven Goff joins the boys at OTB to discuss all things US soccer, including the performance of DC United, his favorite World Cup memories, and the upcoming Copa America tournament. Goff also shares his thoughts on the United States national team and their chances in the tournament. In this conversation, the hosts…
  continue reading
 
Hey Fandom! Sorry for this extremely late one and thank you in advance to those who still take the time to listen through. We weren't sure if we were going to release this episode to start with so that delayed us a bit and once we decided to release it, it's just been a string of problems since the start. That being said, on this episode Rick, Corr…
  continue reading
 
In this episode of The Break I talk about Apple's new iPads, about Speechify and other text-to-speech technologies, I review the end of The Bad Batch and the beginning of Tales of the Empire, I talk about the Netflix show 'Baby Reindeer' and I explain why catholics celebrate the feast of the Ascension and why it matters.I also announce the next cha…
  continue reading
 
Ever tried to snag tickets to your favorite band, only to find they're sold out and reselling at prices that make your wallet weep? We get it! Our latest episode is a blend of fiery rants and bittersweet nostalgia, as we share war stories from the battle to see BTS and Bad Bunny live, and discuss whether the rush of a concert is worth the chaos whe…
  continue reading
 
Hey everyone, it's Sarah with DJ Panic, and let me tell you, when job chaos collides with podcast passion, the result is an episode you don't want to miss. We're peeling back the curtain on our lives with tales of work mayhem and the supervisory saviors. Work banter aside, the music still plays a central role, and we're here to sift through the noi…
  continue reading
 
It's time to play ball as Mal and Joe step up to the plate with Ben Lindbergh to discuss the latest trailer for 'The Acolyte' (10:11). Then, they bring to you their hotly anticipated fandom and baseball mash-up called "Something Something Baseball" (37:04). From drafting teams, to making superheroes out of real-life legends, this episode is about t…
  continue reading
 
Mal and Ben reunite to get back to a galaxy far, far away and discuss the final season of 'The Bad Batch' (08:05). They then take a spoiler-filled look at the anthology series that dropped today, 'Tales of the Empire' (72:11). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Ben Lindbergh Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Ad…
  continue reading
 
It’s the beginning of the AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER rewatch series! Amanda & Amber discuss spoiler culture, the ATLA live action, & some TikTok controversy before they get into The Boy in the Iceberg & The Avatar Returns from the original ATLA: genius Gaang character setup, crying over intertwined destinies, Zukka headcanons, meeting Jack DeSena &…
  continue reading
 
Grant Wahl seems to touch everybody he came in contact with his undeniable passion, integrity, honesty, and simple ethic of trying to write the truth without agenda or bias. Friends and accomplished journalists Grayle Howlett and Alexander Wolf both spent years writing for Sports Illustrated, Wolff having spent 36 years there covering basketball, t…
  continue reading
 
The Dead Boy Detectives AKA George Rexstrew and Jayden Revri stop by for a chat. Our Rioters also get into Challengers, Fallout, and some of the anime picks they’ve been loving lately. The post Challengers, George Rexstrew and Jayden Revri x Dead Boy Detectives, Spy x Family Code: White, Kaiju No. 8, Wind Breaker appeared first on idobi.…
  continue reading
 
Ever find yourself scrubbing furiously at a concert stamp that just won't quit? Join Sarah and DJ Panic as we chuckle over the clingy aftermath of a Robyn Hitchcock gig. But it's not all about stubborn ink; we'll whisk you through the rollercoaster of emotions when your favorite artists like I.M and YOASOBI play concerts on the same night. Music lo…
  continue reading
 
To celebrate the hot-and-heavy sports thriller 'Challengers,' Jo and Mal are here to discuss some of their favorite fandom throuples (09:36). From ‘X-Men’ to ‘LOTR,’ they talk about the ins and outs and ups and downs of fiction's best polyamorous players. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: …
  continue reading
 
Hey Fandom! Welcome back for another episode of The Challenge All Stars 4 Roundtable Recaps with your Challenge Fandom Podcast Hosts Rick, Corrina, Katie, Josh and a special guest, Talik from Mental Health Check-In with Talik. Join us as we break down The Challenge All Stars 4 episode 4 "Stargets". We kick off the episode with a little BSing sessio…
  continue reading
 
This pod is with you till the end of the line! Jo and Mal are here to induct Steve Rogers into their Hall of Fame in celebration of the fifth anniversary of 'Avengers: Endgame' (07:45). They break down Cap's best moments and what made this character so special throughout the years. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahl…
  continue reading
 
In this episode of the Break I discuss what Daisy Ridley says about reprising the role of Rey in the upcoming Star Wars movie; I talk about The Bad Batch, Fallout and Star Trek and I react to the trailers for Atlas, Transformers One and Twisters. In the Premium part of the episode, available to my patrons, I talk about returning to reading and work…
  continue reading
 
If you’ve always wanted to hear about a romance that takes place within a traveling circus and features a telepathic tiger, hang onto your trapeze bar: Emma from the Substack Restorative Romance and the Reformed Rakes podcast is here to talk about Susan Elizabeth Phillips' “Kiss an Angel,” a contemporary romance that feels like a historical and fea…
  continue reading
 
Picture a stage where reggaeton meets goth, where classical strings soar over urban beats, and where the scent of celebration fills the air. Our journey doesn't stop at music; witness the glamour and grace of flamenco's fiery dance as we discuss our weekend plans. Then, let's buzz about the debut of Aぇ! group under STARTO Entertainment's wing and w…
  continue reading
 
We have a plan: Attack! As 'Avengers: Endgame' turns five, Mal and Jo induct Tony Stark into the ‘House of R’ Hall of Fame. They look back at Tony's most iconic moments, from his signature snark to his harrowing showdowns, and celebrate his lasting impact on the MCU. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional …
  continue reading
 
Hey Fandom! Welcome back for another episode of Roundtable Recap with your Challenge Fandom Podcast hosts Rick, Corrina, Tony and Katie. This week we got together to talk about The Challenge All Stars 4 EP3 "True Colors" and breakdown all the highs and lows of the episode... if you can call any of episode 3 a "low"! We start off with a little BSing…
  continue reading
 
"The name’s Gambit, mon ami … remember it!" Mal and Jo are back to continue their ‘X-Men ’97’ deep dive by breaking down episodes 4-6. They discuss the stakes of the show (18:30) and explain why shame plays such a key role (56:40). Plus, they cover every romance and go over all that happened in the middle three episodes (78:37). Hosts: Mallory Rubi…
  continue reading
 
Amanda & Amber are joined by friends Caitlan Moore & Sunny Zimmerman to talk fanfiction, exploring gender & sexuality through fictional characters, & reality TV… all subjects related to LBJ The Play, directed by Caitlan & written/starring Sunny as President Lyndon B. Johnson. SEE LBJ THE PLAY in the NETFLIX IS A JOKE FESTIVAL May 3rd @ 7pm @ Dynast…
  continue reading
 
Impressive. Inspiring. Passionate. Words that capture the personality and drive of ex University of Nebraska soccer player turned uber philanthropist Monica Bosiljevac. Monica's journey from college soccer to an eye-opening trip in Botswana revealed the global demand for sports equipment among kids. With a passion for sports ignited early in her li…
  continue reading
 
This weekend, I'm looking forward to seeing a lot of my cosplaying friends again at Haarzuilens Castle during the Elfia Fantasy Festival. I vividly remember my first visit to this festival and how out of place I felt as a priest among thousands of people dressed in fantasy costumes. But I kept coming back year after year, and made lots of friends t…
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Quick Reference Guide