120: Avatar
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Oel ngati kameie! Get zapped into a big blue cat alien body because today we are joined by comedian and actor Lance Oribello (he/him) on a journey through the paradise planet of Pandora to talk about AVATAR (the James Cameron one). We discuss the spectacle of the original movie, incredible feats of filmmaking technology, motion capture performances, the ‘post-avatar’ blues, peaceful life-affirming ecosystems and why the Na’vi are firmly opposed to the concept of wheels. Plus, we get in touch with Earth mother and learn a little bit of conversational Na’vi. The Fandom Show Podcast...
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119: Baldur's Gate 3
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Get kidnapped by mind-flayers and form an adventuring party because today we’re joined by DM and podcast host, Travis Ryans (they/them) for a quest into the sprawling realm of BALDUR’S GATE! We discuss loveable (and eminently romanceable) party characters, incredibly flexible game mechanics, deadly lake dives, all-bard parties and the many many spreadsheets it must have taken to make this game a reality. Plus, we discuss the moral difficulties of an ‘evil’ playthrough, and why you should always always always always sit in chairs. The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you...
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118: She-Ra
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FOR THE HONOR OF GREYSKULL! Today we are once again joined by guest co-host Jocelyn Geddie(she/her) to discuss a near and dear fandom of the lovely Stephanie Malek (she/her). That’s right, it's the animated show that served as inspiration for the Fandom Show; SHE-RA! We chat about the original 80s cartoon, what changes were made for the Netflix reboot, the battle for queer representation, voice acting, cartoon chemistry, saving cats, the power of friendship and how good stories can impact us at any age. Plus, we take a trip to Princess Prom and crown ourselves an unexpected Prom King. ...
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117: Mad Max Fury Road
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WITNESS ME! Today we are joined by guest co-host Jocelyn Geddie (she/her) who is lending her mechanical arm to our collective and metaphorical war rig, so we might interview our very own host Kyah Green (they/them) on one of their all time favourite films; MAD MAX FURY ROAD. We talk about outrageously detailed world-building, a disastrous production that never should have resulted in a finished film, death-defying stunts, sneaky feminism, what constitutes a ‘plot’ and why Kyah refers to this film as ‘a violence ballet’. Plus, we play ‘Smash or Be Smashed’! What a day! What a...
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116: Steven Universe
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Grab your ukulele and hamburger backpack, because it’s time to save the universe with a bunch of friendly gems. This week, we’re chatting with actress and film editor, Kinley Mochrie (she/her) about the weird, beloved little cartoon that grew into a gamechanging cultural force; STEPHEN UNIVERSE! We discuss alien politics, goofy little brothers, implicit and explicit queer themes, the huge hurdles that creator, Rebecca Sugar, overcame to make the show, and how empathy is the greatest galaxy-saving weapon of all. Plus, Kyah goes on a passionate rant about the importance of filler...
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115: Saturday Night Live
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Live from Toronto, it’s a new episode! This week we’re talking to improviser and sketch comedian, Matt McCready (he/him) about the weekly sketch show that launched a thousand careers: SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE! Buckle up, because we’re talking about iconic casts, stand out sketches, what makes a good (or bad) host, musical guests, cultural talking points, the insane behind the scenes schedule and why Lorne Michaels is probably the best and worst thing about the show. Plus, we challenge Matt’s knowledge with a game of ‘guess the SNL catchphrase’. The Fandom Show Podcast is available...
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114: Cats The Musical
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Jellicle songs for Jellicle cats! Put on your best spandex leotard and get ready to prowl because we’re chatting with comedian, writer and musical lover, Brandon Hackett about the world's first mega musical: CATS! Get ready for library cassette rentals, T.S. Elliott, leg warmers, the actual translation of ‘jellicle’, the failures (and successes!) of the movie adaptation, and why Cats is both the gayest and horniest musical ever committed to the stage. Plus, we decide which fictional cats go to the heavy side lair and which ones die in a ditch. The Fandom Show Podcast is...
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113: Toronto Blue Jays
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Let's go Blue Jays! Buy some peanuts and cracker jacks because we’re hitting the Rogers Centre (a.k.a. the Skydome) with comedian and actor, Paloma Nuñez (she/her) for a real grand slam of an episode about Canada’s baseball team; The Toronto Blue Jays! Learn about the 92/93 World Series, the most legendary Blue Jays players, the biggest hits, most controversial bat flips, and what the heartbreaking 2025 world series meant to Jays Fans. Plus, Paloma tells us about the time she won a car. The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch...
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112: America's Next Top Model
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Wanna be on top? Grab your heels and practice your smizing, because we’re chatting with comedian Ben Sosa Wright (he/him) here to tell us about the most talked about reality show this year; AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL. We talk about the recent documentary series, Tyra Banks' tenuous grasp on reality, unhinged photoshoots, Squid Game style runways, extremely long buildings, and the true meaning of the word ‘bootytooch’. Plus, we learn about dramatic makeovers (that are always a bob) and what happened to the 21 ‘contestants’ that never came back. The Fandom Show Podcast is...
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111: Stanley Kubrick
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Pry your ears open, because you won’t want to miss this week's discussion with filmmaker Paul Aihoshi (he/him) about the fascinating, the notorious, the visionary: STANLEY KUBRICK. We chat about his outsized impact on cinema (and The Simpsons), his ‘difficult’ reputation, the 90s Kubrick impersonator, pioneering special effects, fear of flying, misunderstood introversion and how he became the single most parodied filmmaker of all time. Plus, the Lord of the Rings movie that never was, and Steph becomes a Eyes Wide Shut truther. The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get...
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