94: The Young And The Restless
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Get ready to meet your long lost sister, because we’re chatting with comedian and drag queen, Nicky Nasrallah (he/him) about the daytime soap opera that has topped the ratings for decades; THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS! Get ready to learn about the origins of the soap opera, unbelievable production schedules, forbidden lesbians, early nepo babies, murderous twins, true mourning for fictional families and the secret sauce that earned 11 daytime Emmys. Plus, a compelling and inspirational case for giving soap operas a little more respect. The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your...
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93: Animaniacs
The Fandom Show
HELLO NURSE! Buckle up your khakis and set your cap to ‘backwards’ because this weeks ‘good idea’ is a totally zany conversation with comedian and author, Bryn Pottie (he/him) about the Warner Brothers and, of course, their sister Dot; It’s ANIMANIACS! We chat about the unlimited cache of Jurassic Park-era Steven Speilberg, the 90s animation renaissance, gangster pigeons, intellectual lab mice, and a disney-adjacent character design that accidentally humiliated the studio head. Plus, Steph tries to make everyone sing the ‘nations of the world song’ and it does NOT go well. Those...
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92: Adventure Time
The Fandom Show
Come on and grab your friends because we’re talking to professional drag queen, Catfish The Dinosaur (they/them) about Pendleton Ward’s animated fever dream, also known as ADVENTURE TIME! Discover colourful nuclear apocalypses, exploding candy people, low-key vampires, political princesses, fictional fanfiction, deep cut sci-fi references, and all the existential crisis you could ever want from a ‘kids’ show. Plus, an absolute parade of the best character names ever committed to celluloid. The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch on...
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91: The West Wing
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Get ready to serve at the pleasure of the (fictional) president because today we are joined by consultant and crafter, Margo Mullin (she/her) for a walk and talk about the 1990s political classic; WEST WING! We chat about the waves of political burnout and optimism, the rise of the political drama on TV, Aaron Sorkin’s whip-smart dialogue, great speeches, career defining performances and the not-so-enduring fantasy of a competent and morally sound American president. Plus, we play a game of ‘West Wing or White House’ and discuss the actual size of the continent of Africa. The...
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90: Twin Peaks
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Who killed Laura Palmer? This episode we’re joined by comedian and writer, Becky Johnson (she/her), to discover all the strange, small-town secrets of David Lynch’s mysterious masterpiece; TWIN PEAKS. We talk about the massive impact Twin Peaks had on the television landscape, pre-grunge fashion, the log-lady, satisfying reveals, liminal spaces, and why Becky finds the whole thing deeply relatable. Plus, we match each character to their optimal dessert and learn how to find David Lynch on the astral plane. The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can...
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89: Warhammer
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Grab your measuring tape and roll out the tabletop terrain because this week we’re talking to actor, writer and sound designer, Sean Meldrum (he/him) about a game that's part strategy, part collecting, part craft project: WARHAMMER! Grab a beer(hammer) and relax as we chat about the game of ‘who forgets less’, the art of assembling tiny plastic armies, techniques for painting in miniature, your ‘friendly local game store’, the enduring allure of Space Marines, Robin Williams’ regimen of choice and how anything can be a role-playing game if you try hard enough. Plus, why Warhammer...
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88: Improv
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YES AND! This week we’re talking to improviser, comedian and Artistic Director of the Bad Dog Theatre Company, Alia Rasul (she/her), about the art form where everything is made up on the spot - IMPROV! We talk about the health and social benefits of improv comedy, what improv has in common with sports, techniques and rules that make the magic work, the importance of live performance, how improv can help your dating life, the world's most famous improvisers, mindfulness and listening, why mistakes are a gift and why comedians hate when you call their material a ‘skit’. Plus, the myriad...
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87: Elden Ring
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Strap on the Blasphemous Blade and get ready to die a LOT because this week we’re talking to comedian and writer, Meg Mackay (they/them), about the infamously difficult game they just recently platinum’d; ELDEN RING! We talk about the value of challenging game design, George R. R. Martin’s lore, bosses that have never known defeat, sexy moons, deadly golden hippos, an incredibly dedicated online community, and why you should always call Grandpa for help. Plus, some hot tips on the toughest areas of the game and how you can emerge alive (or at the very least, less dead). The Fandom...
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86: Terry Pratchett
The Fandom Show
You asked for it, now here it is. It’s time to crack open The Colour of Magic and prepare to be whisked (or should I say…Disc’d?) away, because this week we’re talking to podcaster, performer and practicing witch, Brett Seivwright (he/him), about his lifelong love for TERRY PRATCHETT. We talk about Pratchett's unique approach to writing, the setting of Discworld, his legendary hat, fakes news predictions, Death’s Twitter account and how to conclude your forty-one book series in style. Plus, the time he absolutely schooled J.K. Rowling and some needed context on his (now...
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85: LARP (Live Action Role Play)
The Fandom Show
GAME ON! This week we’re talking with writer and comedian, Rachel Manson (she/her), about the immersive game of pretend that has fully changed her life; LIVE ACTION ROLE PLAYING (LARP). We talk about foam weapons, joyful suspension of disbelief, camping with Slenderman, pro-level costume kits, complex game-systems for running around in fields, player consent, and the myriad ways that ‘immersive play’ communities overlap. Plus, what to look for in a good LARP-ing experience and why we should all spend more time at play. The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts...
info_outlineThings are about to get real forkin’ philosophical because we’re talking to actor and comedian Ashley Comeau about the show with an afterlife of its own; THE GOOD PLACE. We talk about Mike Schur’s carte blanche from NBC, how the writers made philosophy funny, which character we think represents us best, and how it may have changed our personal outlook. Plus, we decide which celebrities would end up in the Good Place, and what customizable Bad Place we might dish out to the rest.
Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network.