Every week, hosts Allen and Magellan watch and review two episodes of a cult classic TV show with a focus on comedy and criticism, like a fun book club with friends! Feel free to jump into any season and watch along with us!
…
continue reading
Friends read old fanfiction that they think might be good. Sometimes they are right. Sometimes they are not. Send us emails at RetroFanficRetrospective@gmail.com See our tweets and episode previews at https://twitter.com/RetroFanfic Visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RetroFanficRetrospective/
…
continue reading
Film, Culture, & Online, with your good friends Rachel and Doctor Movies
…
continue reading
An animanga podcast featuring four friends that focus on both older titles and currently airing/publishing animanga. We also touch on industry news, new releases, and social topics. Each episode we focus on a different theme. Join us bi-weekly for friendly and inclusive conversation about topics that would get us shoved in a locker!
…
continue reading
Hey folks. Mandy Kaplan here. I’d like to share a bit about my intentions and mission for MMAN if you’ll indulge me. You will? Huzzah! Look, I am a lot of things. I’m a writer, actress, mother, and lover of musicals and cats, but NOT Cats, The Musical. Give me a little bit of credit, would ya? So...throughout my life, I’ve been surrounded (and intrigued) by all things nerd. A sister who plays D&D, a Star Wars-obsessed husband, friends who love anime, comic books, video games, and...well, you ...
…
continue reading
From advice on buying a dog, to all the canine activities you can take part in with your four-legged friend, and everything in between, The Kennel Club podcast is here to help guide dog owners, every step of the way. As the largest organisation in the UK devoted to dog health, welfare and training, The Kennel Club’s objective is to ensure that dogs live healthy, happy lives with responsible owners. As well as holding the country’s largest registration database for both pedigree and crossbree ...
…
continue reading
The signature program of the nonprofit, Advancing the Interests of Animals (AIA), is its weekly, one-hour nationally syndicated radio show, Animals Today. Currently in its seventh continuous year, this show provides a worldwide platform where individuals and organizations concerned about the welfare of animals can present their viewpoints and promote their causes. It is a communication hub where listeners learn about a wide variety of animal welfare issues as well as the actions they can tak ...
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 173: Xena - The Dragon's Child
1:15:54
1:15:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:15:54
We return to an old favorite, armed with marginally more Xena: Warrior Princess knowledge than we had the first time around. Xena kills a very large man, Gabrielle tells fairy tales, and the two of them have sex together at LEAST three times. bit.ly/rfrdragonBy RFR
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Married North of the Wall: Game of Thrones with Jeremy Klavens
52:59
52:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
52:59
In this episode of "Make Me A Nerd," host Mandy Kaplan welcomes a special guest - her husband, Jeremy Klavens. The couple, married for nearly 18 years, takes listeners on a journey into the world of "Game of Thrones,” in which Jeremy delicately introduces Mandy to the complex wordplay of the title of the show vis a vis, well, characters who are try…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Xena: Warrior Princess 1.23” Death Mask” and 1.24 “Is There a Doctor in the House?” | XenaChatz 11
1:14:10
1:14:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:14:10
0:00- Cold boxing a car, medicinal masculinity, Acolyte check-in (no spoilers) 6:30- Death Mask discussion begins 32:15- Is There a Doctor in the House? discussion begins 1:10:05- Chatzums Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be foun…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A Supernatural Crash Course with Krissy Lenz
51:14
51:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
51:14
This week, Mandy settles into the passenger seat of the old Impala with comedian and podcaster Krissy Lenz for a road trip down the highway of "Supernatural," the long-running TV series about two brothers hunting monsters across America and facing their daddy issues. Krissy, a self-proclaimed nerd and host of the Supernatural drinking game podcast,…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Xena: Warrior Princess 1.21 “The Greater Good” and 1.22 “Callisto” ft. Six | XenaChatz 10
1:56:00
1:56:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:56:00
0:00- Intro, foot cream ad (not really), and TrekChatz TacoTime 12:00- "The Greater Good" discussion begins 43:22- The Omens Memo, and Callisto discussion begins 1:41:00- Chatzums segment Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
RFR Special Episode - One of Us Actually Wrote a Fanfic
1:00:18
1:00:18
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:00:18
After more five years and 170 episodes of podcasting, Amado has finally written a full 1600 words of actual, genuine Magic School Bus fanfiction. And Tory and Della are ready to listen to it and try to serve as betas. Beta readers, I mean. You can't be too careful with the Omegaverse out there. Link to the (slightly revised) story: https://archiveo…
…
continue reading
Ever wonder what happens when you mix a sci-fi novice with a medium-level nerd and throw in some Star Wars? Well, buckle up, because that's exactly what this episode of "Make Me A Nerd" delivers. Mandy Kaplan, whose imagination may have gone the way of the Death Star years ago, sits down with podcaster Ocean Murff to chat about "Rogue One: A Star W…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Xena: Warrior Princess 1.19 “Altared States” and 1.20 “Ties That Bind” ft. Amanda | XenaChatz 09
1:14:23
1:14:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:14:23
0:00- Intro, Street Sounds, Call Your Mom, Despicable Me talk 8:55- Altared States discussion begins 34:30- Ties That Bind discussion begins 1:08:30- Chatzums segment Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafr…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
The Enduring Legacy of Star Wars with Kyle Olson
59:20
59:20
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
59:20
In this week's episode of "Make Me A Nerd," host Mandy Kaplan welcomes her friend and fellow podcaster Kyle Olson to discuss his deep love for all things Star Wars. Kyle, a self-proclaimed geek who considers his fandom a core part of his identity, shares his passion for George Lucas's groundbreaking 1977 space epic, Star Wars: A New Hope. As childr…
…
continue reading
0:00- The Reba Update, House of the Dragon/Acolyte early thoughts 7:55- X-Men '97 opening thoughts, history with the franchise, pilot discussion 34:27- Discussing the first half of the season, through episode 5 1:10:25- Spoiler-full discussion of all of X-Men '97 Season 1 1:54:00- Spinning the Patreon wheel 1:55:00- Chatzums Magellan's Substack new…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 172: Lord of the Rings / Final Fantasy - Legendary Frog's Animations
52:58
52:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
52:58
We return to Newgrounds (not to be confused with Newsgrounds, which is presumably a news site) to discuss the early fan animations of LegendaryFrog. Do they still hold up in 2024? And does it really matter, because dozens of lines from them are lodged in our middle school lizard brains either way? I'm looking at YOU, Aeris! Link to the videos: http…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Whip It Good: Mandy Takes on Castlevania with JP Karliak
44:58
44:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
44:58
This week, Mandy is joined by voice actor, writer and activist JP Karliak to discuss the animated Netflix series Castlevania. JP, a self-described "voiceover artist, queer activist, snappy dresser", has voiced characters like Morph in X-Men 97, Boss Baby, and Green Goblin on Spidey and His Amazing Friends. He also co-founded the organization Nerds …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Xena: Warrior Princess 1.17 “The Royal Couple of Thieves” and 1.18 “The Prodigal” | XenaChatz 08
1:20:37
1:20:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:20:37
0:00- Intro, Gentleman Vagabonds, Allen Tried to Go to Boston Pride 6:35- "The Royal Couple of Thieves" discussion begins 42:22- "The Prodigal" discussion begins 1:16:14- Chatzums Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at http…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Legion: A Superhero Show for Non-Believer with Tommy Metz III
55:28
55:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
55:28
What does it mean to be a nerd today? That's the question explored in the premiere episode of Mandy Kaplan's new show, "Make Me A Nerd.” To help out, she’s joined by filmmaker and frequent collaborator Tommy Metz III who brings something he nerds all over: Marvel’s Legion on FX. First, it’s memory time. They reminisce about their own nerdy interest…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Xena: Warrior Princess 1.15 “Warrior…Princess” and 1.16 “Mortal Beloved” | XenaChatz 07
1:05:21
1:05:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:05:21
0:00- Intro, the first 33 rules 8:09- "Warrior...Princess" discussion 27:02- "Mortal Beloved" discussion 58:26- Chatzums Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 171: Magic School Bus - What Comes After & As I Always Say
56:59
56:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:59
Seatbelts, everyone! Tory and Amado go on a magical journey to compare and contrast two Magic School Bus fanfics that have very different ideas about where the magic lies. Arnold may be the heart of the show. Mary Poppins makes a guest appearance. Link to the stories: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4787280/1/What-Comes-After https://archiveofourown.o…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A Trailer... about all the things I don't understand yet.
1:52
1:52
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:52
Make Me a Nerd is a podcast for full-blown nerds and those who are nerd-curious. Its host, Mandy Kaplan, is a mainstream middle-aged mom who loves all things Football, Taylor Swift, and Housewives. Each week, she will be introduced to some form of nerdery way outside her comfort zone. By who, you ask? (we know it's whom, that was a "nerd test," and…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Xena: Warrior Princess 1.13 “Athens City Academy of the Performing Bards” and 1.14 “A Fistful of Dinars” | XenaChatz 06
1:08:55
1:08:55
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:08:55
0:00- Intro, Should Allen Watch The Wolf of Wall Street, Rest Is Resistance, Song Exploder Live breakdown 9:03- "ACAPB" discussion begins 35:20- "A Fistful of Dinars" discussion begins 1:00:30- Chatzums segment Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 1 Part 2 Discussion | TrekChatz 11
2:10:57
2:10:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:10:57
We return to everyone's favorite space station from the 90s (unless...) to finish up coverage of Deep Space Nine Season One. Come for Jake and Nog love, stay for "Duet", but really stay for discussions of religious education and censorship!Magellan's Substack newsletterTwitter/XTwitchChatzumsEmail: chatzpod@gmail.comOur main podcast feed art was do…
…
continue reading
Rachel and Dr. Movies talk less about Fincher and more about how Gen X apathy became Millennial dejection.By Parasocial Movie Friends
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Xena: Warrior Princess 1.11 “The Black Wolf” and 1.12 “Beware Greeks Bearing Gifts” | XenaChatz 05
1:38:10
1:38:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:38:10
0:00- Intro, Magellan's Last Jedi thoughts, The Humongous Entertainment talk, dig up, stupid! 7:40- "The Black Wolf" episode discussion begins 51:50- "Beware Greeks Bearing Gifts" discussion begins Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work ca…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Xena: Warrior Princess 1.09 “Death in Chains” and 1.10 “Hooves and Harlots” | XenaChatz 04
1:28:17
1:28:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:28:17
0:00- Intro, Happy Teacher Appreciation Week, May the 4th, Easter lore 13:36- "Death in Chains" discussion begins 44:10- "Hooves and Harlots" discussion begins Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
RFR Special Episode - The Fantasy of Fanfiction
41:45
41:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
41:45
In this roundtable discussion episode our co-hosts discuss the 'why' of fanfiction. What could possibly drive these miscreants to produce such materials? We discuss things like fan culture, seeing yourself in characters and fiction, and creating spaces for exploration of unrepresented groups. Beverly Clearly would not approve.…
…
continue reading
0:00- Intro, Simpsons Meme Initiative finale 11:50- Initial thoughts, our history with the Fallout games 20:00- Pilot thoughts 51:30- Episodes 1-4 thoughts 1:20:10- Full series spoilers and thoughts Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work c…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Xena: Warrior Princess 1.07 “The Titans” and 1.08 “Prometheus” | XenaChatz 03
1:25:09
1:25:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:25:09
0:00- Intro, Simpsons Meme Initiative 12:07- "The Titans" discussion begins 48:10- "Prometheus" discussion begins Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 170: Kino's Journey - the nature of uncarved blocks
45:14
45:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
45:14
We make a two-night visit to the fandom of Kino's Journey to read "the nature of uncarved blocks." It's a short piece that explores Kino's transgender journey. (See what I did there?) We get sidetracked overanalyzing the use of parenthesis. Kino is Kino. Link to the story: https://archiveofourown.org/works/88265…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Xena: Warrior Princess 1.05 “The Path Not Taken” and 1.06 “The Reckoning” | XenaChatz 02
1:22:39
1:22:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:22:39
0:00- Intro, fantasy basketball update, Simpsons Meme Initiative 13:45- "The Path Not Taken" discussion 48:06- "The Reckoning" discussion Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys 1.09 "The Warrior Princess", 1.12 "The Gauntlet", and 1.13 "Unchained Heart" | XenaChatz 01
1:26:26
1:26:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:26:26
"But Chatz, when did you cover the first four episodes of Xena?" Great question! Those discussions can be found on this feed in: Couch Madness Round 4 Couch Madness Round 10 Couch Madness Round 13 Couch Madness Round 15 Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla F…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 169: Halo Reach - A Fistful of Arrows
1:16:51
1:16:51
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:16:51
Elite commando fanfic readers Della and Amado read a fancomic that skirts right up to the edge of being official but doesn't quite cross that line. Spartan sharpshooter Jun has some issues that he needs to work through. Della has some Halo lore to talk about. And most importantly, Covenant soldiers get blown up by some sticky grenades. Link to the …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 1 Part 1 Discussion | TrekChatz 10
2:02:02
2:02:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:02:02
0:00- Intro, fantasy basketball check-in, Simpsons Meme Initiative 13:25- DS9 Season 1 Part 1 Discussion begins 45:33- Episode discussion/ tier rankings begin 1:48:34- Plug Zone and outro begin Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be…
…
continue reading
By gawd.... Is that? Is that Rachel and Dr. Movies music? THEY'RE BACK! And they've got a repackage. Introducing Parasocial Movie Friends, a new podcast name to get us over with an SEO audience. And they're talking about PRO WRESTLING MOVIES just in time for Wrestlemania weekend. Come get some.By Parasocial Movie Friends
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Couch Madness Round 15- Xena: Warrior Princess vs. Battlestar Galactica ft. Omens
1:56:37
1:56:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:56:37
0:00:00- Intro, fantasy basketball update, Simpsons Meme Initiative 12:03- Xena: Warrior Princess "Cradle of Hope" discussion begins 45:14- Battlestar Galactica "Water" discussion begins 1:21:29- Deliberations begin 1:39:27- A winner is decided 1:45:26- Next time on Chatz and plug zone begins Follow Omens online: chastingtheskyline.tumblr.com twitt…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 168: Aliens - Far Across the Stars
53:49
53:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:49
The magic of Yuletide brings us this delightful pitch for a replacement for Alien 3, in which Ripley becomes a pirate, Hicks sells out, and it turns out the REAL facehugger was Capitalism all along. Link to the story: https://archiveofourown.org/works/310288By RFR
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
ChatzNightz 100 - Ten By Ten Showdown
1:18:30
1:18:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:18:30
A brief pause this week between the semi-finals and the final round of Couch Madness. In the meantime, we wanted to share this Patreon episode with you all for free from last month. We celebrated finally reaching triple digits on our first Patreon series - ChatzNightz. Hear our competitive spirits emerge as we try to guess 100 items across 10 Top 1…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Couch Madness Round 14- Battlestar Galactica vs. Fringe
1:41:48
1:41:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:41:48
0:00- Intro, Simpsons Meme Initiative update, fantasy basketball talk 12:56- BSG "33" discussion 39:54- Fringe "The Ghost Network" discussion 57:00- Deliberations begin 1:23:41- A decision is made The bracket showing everything we're covering for Couch Madness and the winners of each round so far: https://challonge.com/chatzpod16 Magellan's Substac…
…
continue reading
We try not to think about the Pocket Monsters we've left in the box for the last 20 years as we read a love story between a trainer and their huge flying bug with psychic powers. While we're at it, we argue over what happens to Pokemon while they're in their balls, and which interpretation is the most disturbing. Link to the story: https://forums.s…
…
continue reading
By THE KENNEL CLUB / CRE8MEDIA LTD
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Hiroshi Tsuyuki and Kao Miichi - Terrier Group
2:03
2:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:03
By THE KENNEL CLUB / CRE8MEDIA LTD
…
continue reading
By THE KENNEL CLUB / CRE8MEDIA LTD
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Libby Clegg - Paralympic Hero Dog Ambassador
2:41
2:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:41
By THE KENNEL CLUB / CRE8MEDIA LTD
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Christina Opperman - Watson's Legacy Flyball Champions
1:53
1:53
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:53
By THE KENNEL CLUB / CRE8MEDIA LTD
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Jayne Webb - Best of Breed Australian Terrier
3:23
3:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
3:23
By THE KENNEL CLUB / CRE8MEDIA LTD
…
continue reading
By THE KENNEL CLUB / CRE8MEDIA LTD
…
continue reading
By THE KENNEL CLUB / CRE8MEDIA LTD
…
continue reading
By THE KENNEL CLUB / CRE8MEDIA LTD
…
continue reading
By THE KENNEL CLUB / CRE8MEDIA LTD
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Couch Madness Round 13- Xena: Warrior Princess vs. Stargate SG-1
1:22:28
1:22:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:22:28
0:00- Intro, fantasy basketball update 9:50- Xena: Warrior Princess discussion begins 31:39- Stargate SG-1 discussion begins 55:13- Deliberations begin 1:12:50- The decision is made The bracket showing everything we're covering for Couch Madness and the winners of each round so far: https://challonge.com/chatzpod16 Magellan's Substack newsletter Tw…
…
continue reading
By THE KENNEL CLUB / CRE8MEDIA LTD
…
continue reading
By THE KENNEL CLUB / CRE8MEDIA LTD
…
continue reading