Episode 412: Alexis aka TakeABreathWithAlexis talks Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and more
Release Date: 05/26/2025
Episode 417: BajanPrincessBrittany talks Astrology, and Fandom
Tales from the Fandom
Brittany aka BajanPrincessBrittany returns to the podcast to kick off Year 9 of Tales from the Fandom. Brittany said "I've got a great idea to talk about" and here we are. What are we talking about in this episode? Astrology! You may have seen from time to time, that I happen to share a lot of Sagittarius memes to my stories. I do love when I find the memes that match up to how I feel about my birth timeframe. Well, it so happens that Brittany is also a Sagittarian! So, we talk about astrology. From how we both got into it, if we feel we match our astrological sign and perhaps where we don't....
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Episode 416: Nine Year Anniversary Special with Briona
Tales from the Fandom
Today, June 6th, 2025, is the 9 year anniversary of this podcast! 534 episodes, 15 countries, and so many fandoms talked about. Everything from big to niche fandoms. We've helped promote Kickstarters, movie releases, book releases, and so much more. For this episode, returning guest Briona aka StitchesandSpells joins me to be guest host of the podcast. She talks to me about the origins of the podcast, the number of different guest and fandoms I've had on, and more. We also talk about the community I try to strive for and being authentic to the audience who listens. I also catch up with Briona...
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Episode 415: Regina Famatigan talks Skye Hoshi 2
Tales from the Fandom
Regina Famatigan returns as we're talking about the upcoming sequel movie, Skye Hoshi 2, from Pure Magic Pictures! I'm excited to have Regina back as during our original episode to promote the first Skye Hoshi movie, I said I hoped her character would return for a bigger part in a sequel. Now, here we are! Regina talks about her experience with the release of the original movie, taking it on tour at conventions, and even the release of the movie in the Philippines and how much it meant to her. We then talk about the sequel, when she knew it was coming, and her experience with making the sequel...
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Episode 414: Olivia Roldan talks Skye Hoshi 2
Tales from the Fandom
Actress Olivia Roldan returns to talk all about the upcoming release of Skye Hoshi 2! We talk about her experiences with the release of Skye Hoshi, the convention tour, and when she found out that a sequel would be coming. Olivia talks about the experiences of coming back for the sequel, what people can expect, and much more. We also talk about some of the other work she's done with Pure Magic Pictures, and what else she's doing! You can find Pure Magic Pictures at: You can find Olivia Roldan at:
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Episode 413: Kalani Hubbard talks Skye Hoshi 2
Tales from the Fandom
Actor, Writer, and Director, Kalani Hubbard of Pure Magic Pictures returns to the podcast to talk about Skye Hoshi 2, releasing this summer! That's right! After the success of Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl two years ago, a sequel was made and here we are getting to talk about it. Kalani talks about the original Skye Hoshi, its release and convention tour. We then talk about how Skye Hoshi 2 came about. From the decision to move forward with a sequel, some of the plot, actors and characters returning. All this, plus some of the other work that Pure Magic Pictures has made. You can find...
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Episode 412: Alexis aka TakeABreathWithAlexis talks Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and more
Tales from the Fandom
I was very excited when Alexis said yes to being a guest on the podcast. I really enjoyed the work she shared on Instagram and looked forward to getting to know her better. Now, you get that same chance. We've got a great conversation that spans "the big 3" (as dubbed by me), Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars. We start off with Disney, throwing it all the way back to when the Disney channel was a pay TV channel. Alexis talks about some of her first experiences with Disney, like "The Wonderful World of Disney", the movies and TV shows (including a surprising favorite movie). Plus, Alexis talks...
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Episode 411: Samantha aka LiliAvacyn talks 20 years of conventions, cosplay, accessibility, K-Pop & Ateez
Tales from the Fandom
It's been nearly 8 years since Samantha aka LiliAvacyn has been on the podcast. A lot has changed since their first episode, and now they're back for a second one! Samantha talks about this year being their 20 year convention anniversary. We talk about how conventions have changed over time, from experiences, to guests, panels, and overall fun. One of the topics that Samantha wanted to talk about was cosplay and their adjustments to cosplay and conventions with a disability. You'll hear how Samantha has adapted cosplays to include their wheelchair, wheelchairs and the convention spaces, and...
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Episode 410: Luna aka Lunatricxx talks Music, Marvel, and Cosplay
Tales from the Fandom
Luna aka Lunatricxx on her socials joins me from the Philippines to talk about some of their favorite fandoms. We start off by talking about some of their favorite music genres. From Punk to Alternative, to Rock, and subgenre's like Divorced Dad Rock. Luna goes into detail about some of her favorite bands and musicians, the concerts she's been or planning to go to, and some of the recommendations she would make for those interested in their kind of music. Then, we jump to Marvel. We talk about Marvel Rivals, their character choices in the game including the resurgence of Squirrel Girl, along...
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Episode 409: Rebecca aka TheQueen0fSarcasm talks Star Trek
Tales from the Fandom
Threads has been a wonderful place to get to know people and their fandoms. I stumbled across Rebecca, aka TheQueen0fSarcasm, as she was live threading her way through Star Trek episodes. After reading her thoughts, I knew I had to ask her to be a guest. We're talking all about Star Trek on this episode. From her first experience with the shows and movies, to her favorite characters, to which series she loves the most. We boldly go through as much Star Trek as we can fit into one episode, including some of the upcoming shows. I don't want to spoil anything here in the show notes, so if you...
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Episode 408: Katie of Fandemonium Design talks Dr. Who, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Firefly, and her art
Tales from the Fandom
I love when people reach out to ask to be guests. Especially someone that puts the fan in fandom. Katie of Fandemonium Design joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms, plus her Fandom art and design work! Katie says that her fandoms find her. As we talk about the different fandoms, you'll hear how these fandoms found Katie, and why she latched onto them. The first one we talk about is Dr. Who. Katie talks about how she first stumbled into Dr. Who and what kept her watching. We talk about her favorite doctors, her favorite episodes, and why she keeps coming back to this fandom. Next,...
info_outlineI was very excited when Alexis said yes to being a guest on the podcast. I really enjoyed the work she shared on Instagram and looked forward to getting to know her better. Now, you get that same chance.
We've got a great conversation that spans "the big 3" (as dubbed by me), Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars.
We start off with Disney, throwing it all the way back to when the Disney channel was a pay TV channel. Alexis talks about some of her first experiences with Disney, like "The Wonderful World of Disney", the movies and TV shows (including a surprising favorite movie). Plus, Alexis talks about Disney Cruises, why they mean so much to her and her family, and the ship she's excited to sail on.
From there, we head into the Marvel Universe. Spider-Man and the X-Men movies were her early start into the fandom. Then her introduction to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We talk about some of her favorite movies and characters, why she was forced to read Civil War, and what she's looking forward to in the MCU in the future (this was recorded prior to Thunderbolts releasing).
Then we jump to lightspeed to a Galaxy Far, Far Away, and talk Star Wars. From her early experiences and where she got her start in the fandom. Movies, TV shows, and more are all talked about. Plus, we talk about Hayden Christensen and a picture she took with him at a convention.
We wrap up with talking about the creative work that Alexis creates and shares on her social media side. We talk about how she first got started, what she shares and why, her goals for this year, and what you can expect to see.
You can find Alexis at:
https://www.instagram.com/takeabreathwithalexis/
https://linktr.ee/takeabreathwithalexis
https://www.threads.com/@takeabreathwithalexis