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The Fandom Show is a crash course in popular culture hosted by Kyah Green and Stephanie Malek. From prestige TV to RPGs, space races to drag races, collecting sneakers to catching pokemon, there is no shortage of things in this world to get excited about. The Fandom Show talks to fans, hobbyists and professionals about their fandoms; why they love it, how they love it, and all the bizarre little details only a true fan would know. Strap in for an hour of unadulterated joy and insightful conv ...
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We’re talking to comedian, youtuber and one half of the Girl Historian podcast, Carley Thorne, about her obsession with the world’s most famous witch-hunt; THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS. Put on a cauldron of tea and get cozy because we’re talking about the origin of New England’s witch hysteria, American vs. European witches, deadly teenage gossip, politi…
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It’s time to get spooOOooOOooky. Today we’re talking to actress, comedian and podcast host, Sarah Hillier (she/her) about her paranormal obsession: GHOSTS. Gather round as we discuss ghost stories, other-worldly experiences, why there are no caveman ghosts, why spirits might be annoyed by seances, a brush with an undead spider, and ghost-proof arch…
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*CUE DRAMATIC VIOLINS* Today we’re talking to actor and comedian, Chris Sandiford (he/him) about his love for MOVIE SCORES. We chat about the difference between a ‘score’ and a ‘theme’, what makes a really good score, which composers are the most under or overrated, how a single evolving motif can enhance a narrative, and why Hans Zimmer has reject…
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Elementary, Dear Watson! Today we’re joined via Zoom by writer and illustrator, Molly Ostertag (she/her), to discuss her newest obsession, Sherlock Holmes! We talk about the crime-solving genius archetype that Arthur Conon Doyle unleashed on the modern era, the loyal and loving relationship between Sherlock and Watson, how Oscar Wilde influenced th…
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It’s time to start the music and light the lights because we’re joined by professional puppeteer, Jordan Brownlee (he/him), to talk about the world’s most famous felt-based comedy troupe - THE MUPPETS! We get into the legacy of Jim Henson and his team, how he brought puppetry to an adult sketch variety world, iconic muppet moments, memorable guest …
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This week we’re coming to you LIVE from Toronto ComicCon where we’re joined by writer and graphic novelist, Stephanie Cooke (she/her), to discuss her favorite 90s adventure classic; THE MUMMY! We talk about the unmatched charm of Brendan Fraser, the joy of a good swashbuckler, the horror of murder scarabs, how the action-adventure genre was usurped…
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Talk it through as a crew! Today we’re joined by actor, writer and artist, Neta Rose (they/them) to discuss the queer cult phenomena, OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH. Hop aboard The Revenge and sail away as we chat about queer storylines, the historical accuracy (or lack thereof), the delicate balance of comedy and heart, and how one show launched a thousand …
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Get ready to think about the nature of human existence because today we’re talking to comedian, actor and Baroness Von Sketch star, Aurora Brown (she/her), about the legendary science fiction and fantasy author, URSULA K. LEGUIN. We learn about Leguin’s youth as the child of anthropologists, how she explored societal values in her work, how gender …
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Grab backup and get ready for a stakeout, because this week we’re talking to The Villain Was Right host, Rebecca Reeds, about her favourite teen sleuth; VERONICA MARS! We get the scoop on record breaking crowdfunding campaigns, irredeemable bad boys, what makes a great mystery, the difficulty with rebooting teen properties, and the eternal power of…
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Never let go! Today we’re talking to comedian, writer and one half of the Girl Historian podcast, Blair MacMillan, about the not-so-unsinkable ship of dreams, THE TITANIC. We talk about the real conditions that caused the Titanic to be such a massive disaster, the ethics of robbing shipwrecks, James Cameron’s 1997 mega-blockbuster and why Rose is S…
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Get out your pencils (or pens, if you’re brave) because today we’re talking to word nerd and New York Times approved puzzle constructor, Jess Shulman, about her hobby and passion; CROSSWORDS! We learn the ups and downs of building a really good crossword puzzle, the beauty of a clever crossword theme, the difference between a regular crossword and …
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And now for something completely different! Today we are joined by actor, writer and comedian, Anders Yates, to talk about the holy grail of British sketch comedy; MONTY PYTHON. We discover what makes something ‘Pythonesque’, which sketches are timeless (and which ones aren’t), what Terry Gilliam’s incredible animation allowed them to get away with…
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I’m Listening! That’s right, this week we’re doing some analysis of television's favorite radio psychiatrist because we’re talking about the classic 90s sitcom (and Kyah’s ultimate comfort watch): FRASIER! We talk about career defining performances, the magic and mayhem of David Hyde Pierce, the incredible writing and Frasier’s tactics of seduction…
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SHAKE IT OFF! Today we’re joined by superfan and certified Swifty, Kristen Macdonald, to discuss the worldwide phenomena that is pop’s favorite anti-hero; TAYLOR SWIFT. Settle in for a fascinating crash course on one of the world’s biggest fandoms as we discuss Swift’s early music (and the battle to keep it), the media's fascination with her dating…
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ALLONS-Y! Things are about to get wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey because today we are joined by actor and writer, Andrew Cromwell, to discuss the show that’s bigger on the inside; DOCTOR WHO! We chat about the various regenerations of the eponymous Doctor, the companions that stole our hearts, which aliens keep us up at night, the three iconic showrunne…
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Get ready to escape to an alternate universe where the 2016 U.S. election never happened because this week we are joined by one-half of the beloved I Hate It But I Love hosting team, Kat Angus, to talk about her newly realized fandom; RED, WHITE and ROYAL BLUE. Join us for a royal romp as we chat about what makes a compelling romance on the page, g…
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN! We’re chatting with writer and comedian, Jon Blair, about the holiday with a little something for everyone - HALLOWEEN! We talk about why classic monsters like skeletons are just funny by default (and whether or not we could take one in a fight), what makes for the best and worst house decorations, the age limits on trick or treati…
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