Fangirl Happy Hour
159 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThe intersections of fandom, literature, and culture.
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Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #95: “Nostalgia Heart”
September 13, 2017 21:03 - 52 minutes - 23.8 MBSusan the Transcription Fairy joins Renay to discuss Final Fantasy VIII, Alanna: The First Adventure, and their favorite sequels. 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 Feedback & Updates; 00:52 Become a Patron and help us choose Vault episode topics! Final Fantasy VIII; 02:17 Final Fantasy VIII Yes by seventhe Alanna: The […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #95: “Nostalgia Heart” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #94 — Pumped Up
August 29, 2017 19:51 - 16 minutes - 7.45 MBHow do we feel about dinner parties? What do we think of gendered reading challenges? It’s Question Tuesday! 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 Dinner Parties; 00:48 Potlucks Gendered Reading Challenges; 05:20 Renay’s 2017 reading challenges Books We Love to Reread; 09:43 Lord of the Ringsby J.R.R. Tolkien Calvin & Hobbes […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #94 — Pumped Up appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #94: Pumped Up
August 29, 2017 19:51 - 16 minutes - 7.45 MBHow do we feel about dinner parties? What do we think of gendered reading challenges? It’s Question Tuesday! 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 Dinner Parties; 00:48 Potlucks Gendered Reading Challenges; 05:20 Renay’s 2017 reading challenges Books We Love to Reread; 09:43 Lord of the Ringsby J.R.R. Tolkien Calvin & Hobbes […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #94: Pumped Up appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #93 – Women Supporting Women Supporting Women
August 21, 2017 20:11 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBWe dig into our feelings about Hawkeye: Kate Bishop — Anchor Points and then we talk to the fabulous, the stupendous, THE BRILLIANT Tansy Rayner Roberts! 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode 🐝 Feedback and Updates; 00:58 Animorphs Morph Club: An Animorphs Podcast The Adversary: A True Story of Monstrous Deception by […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #93 – Women Supporting Women Supporting Women appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #93 – “Women Supporting Women Supporting Women”
August 21, 2017 20:11 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBWe dig into our feelings about Hawkeye: Kate Bishop — Anchor Points and then we talk to the fabulous, the stupendous, THE BRILLIANT Tansy Rayner Roberts! 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode 🐝 Feedback and Updates; 00:58 Animorphs Morph Club: An Animorphs Podcast The Adversary: A True Story of Monstrous Deception by […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #93 – “Women Supporting Women Supporting Women” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #92 – Fanny Pack Chic
August 18, 2017 04:10 - 16 minutes - 7.33 MBAna goes to Worldcon…sort of. 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 Ana @ Worldcon San Jose Worldcon in 2018 Dublin Worldcon in 2019 New Zealand Worldcon Bid 2020 Tea and Jeopardy The Stone Sky ❤️ Ana & Renay email | twitter | tumblr | facebook | itunes | newsletter | patreon […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #92 – Fanny Pack Chic appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #92 – “Fanny Pack Chic”
August 18, 2017 04:10 - 16 minutes - 7.33 MBAna goes to Worldcon…sort of. 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 Ana @ Worldcon San Jose Worldcon in 2018 Dublin Worldcon in 2019 New Zealand Worldcon Bid 2020 Tea and Jeopardy The Stone Sky ❤️ Ana & Renay email | twitter | tumblr | facebook | itunes | newsletter | patreon […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #92 – “Fanny Pack Chic” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #91 – “Hashtag Japan”
August 09, 2017 04:54 - 17 minutes - 8.2 MBWhere would we go on an adventure? What books do we wish we had had as teens? It’s Question Tuesday! 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 Adventure Time!; 00:58 Cabbages and Kings Galactic Suburbia Buried Heart Books We Wish We’d Had; 04:42 Peter Whimsy series by Dorothy L. Sayers His Dark […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #91 – “Hashtag Japan” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #90 – “Too Many Boobs”
August 08, 2017 02:39 - 50 minutes - 23 MBThis week, we discuss The Children’s Crusade in our Young Avengers quest, talk about how to discover comics, and discuss a Star Trek fanfic Renay bribed Ana to read so many moons ago. 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 Feedback & Updates; 01:32 We’re on Patreon! Vaporpunk – Relatos Steampunk Publicados […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #90 – “Too Many Boobs” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #89 – “The Handmaid’s Tale (1985)”
August 06, 2017 18:40 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBWe terrify ourselves with a discussion of The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood. 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 The Handmaid’s Tale The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood ❤️ Ana & Renay email | twitter | tumblr | facebook | itunes | newsletter | patreon Art by justira. Transcripts by Susan. […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #89 – “The Handmaid’s Tale (1985)” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #88 – “A Little Bit Predictable”
July 19, 2017 05:34 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBHow to spot and defend against mansplaining? What steampunk recs have truly punk elements? It’s Question Tuesday! 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 Mansplaining; 00:55 Trust yourself! Steampunk Recs; 06:30 Claire Rousseau Boneshaker by Cherie Priest Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld Howl’s Moving Castle The Difference Engine by William Gibson Steampunk edited […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #88 – “A Little Bit Predictable” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #87 – “Spreading the Joy”
July 16, 2017 18:29 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MBWe gather to discuss Another Castle: Grimoire, our favorite media of 2017 so far, and the recent Locus Awards. 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 Updates & Feedback; 01:03 Grace Helbig Artificial Condition by Martha Wells Kitty G Galactic Suburbia 24 perfect pot pies for easy dinners Amireal’s SGA fics Animorphs […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #87 – “Spreading the Joy” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #86 – “Extreme Passion”
July 11, 2017 05:03 - 20 minutes - 9.57 MBHow do we feel about media going viral? How excited is Renay for Mass Effect: Andromeda? It’s Question Tuesday! 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 Viral media; 01:02 I dont know, dude, I live in Europe and I am like "look at what's happening in the US with all the mass […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #86 – “Extreme Passion” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #85 – “Stargate (1994)”
July 03, 2017 17:02 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MBWe discuss the 1994 Stargate film staring Internally Bruised But Stoic Hero, Hot Loner Nerd, & a nuclear bomb. 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 Stargate; 00:54 Stargate The Blue Lagoon Ghostbusters (1984) Ghostbusters II (1989) Ed Wood Chariots of the Gods? Stargate SG-1 Stargate Atlantis Stargate Universe Stargate: Infinity Starman […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #85 – “Stargate (1994)” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #84 – “Back to the Same Old Tricks”
June 12, 2017 20:33 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBOur triumphant return! We talk about the books coming out during our ~summer nonvacation~, talk about how the WORLD IS FUCKED, and then discuss Empress of a Thousand Skies. 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 2017 Summer Books; 01:41 Ninefox Gambit by Yoon Ha Lee Raven Stratagem by Yoon Ha Lee […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #84 – “Back to the Same Old Tricks” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #83 – “BANANAS”
May 01, 2017 20:15 - 44 minutes - 20.2 MBThere’s a guest! Jenny joins Renay for a recommendation challenge and a discussion of White Tears and Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within. 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 Nonfiction Reading Challenge; 01:08 Bernard Shaw And Alfred Douglas: A Correspondence Pit Bull: The Battle over an American Icon by Bronwen Dickey Committed: […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #83 – “BANANAS” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #82 – “Fierce Tiger, Smart Dog”
April 07, 2017 02:09 - 21 minutes - 9.63 MBWhat books would we take to a desert island? What’s our favorite Kate Elliott novel? It’s Question Tuesday Thursday!! 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 Pie Versus Cake Follow-up; 01:11 It’s back! Desert Island Books; 04:31 The King of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #82 – “Fierce Tiger, Smart Dog” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #81 – “2017 Hugo Awards”
April 05, 2017 18:15 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MBIt’s Hugo time! 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 HUGOS; 00:25 WE’RE 2017 HUGO FINALISTS!!!! The official ballot. Company Town by Madeline Ashby Poisoned Blade by Kate Elliott Everfair by Nisi Shawl This Savage Song by Victoria Schwab The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu Binti by Nnedi Okorafor Home by Nnedi […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #81 – “2017 Hugo Awards” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #80 – “H U M A N”
April 02, 2017 04:24 - 54 minutes - 25.1 MBThis week we discussed The Stars Are Legion by Kameron Hurley, Squirrel Girl, Volume 3: Squirrel, You Really Got Me Now by Erica Henderson and Ryan North, and the first season of The Expanse. Plus, media consumed! 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 Intro; 00:22 https://twitter.com/tambourine/status/846106635361828864 Podcasts I currently recommend: @hellbentpod @nerdsofpreycast @SpiritsPodcast […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #80 – “H U M A N” appeared first on Fangirl H...
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #79 – “Pop Culture Revenge”
March 21, 2017 20:11 - 20 minutes - 9.49 MBWhat do we like more, cake or pie? Is cheesecake a pie or a cake? What animals from literature do we like? It’s Question Tuesday! 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 Animal characters; 00:52 His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman Temeraire by Naomi Novik Pie Versus Cake; 03:54 When Harry Met […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #79 – “Pop Culture Revenge” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #78 – “Politics and Morality”
March 19, 2017 00:12 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBWe have an announcement! Also, this week we discuss Six Wakes, Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet, and Ms. Marvel, Volume 6: Civil War II. 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 Announcement; 01:02 Stargate Outside the Echo Chamber; 03:10 Forkly 13 Behind-The-Scenes Secrets Of “Hocus Pocus” From Billy The Zombie […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #78 – “Politics and Morality” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #77 – “Sunshine by Robin McKinley”
March 10, 2017 22:07 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MBThis week, Ana and Renay discuss Sunshine, Robin McKinley’s excellent vampire novel. We discuss what type of book this is, vampire dicks, how vampires seduce readers, and how pained we are by the lack of a sequel. 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 Sunshine; 01:20 Sunshine by Robin McKinley Recommendations; 33:06 […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #77 – “Sunshine by Robin McKinley” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #76 – “¡Los arañas!”
March 07, 2017 17:26 - 21 minutes - 9.9 MBHow do we read so much? What languages does Ana have experience with? What is the weirdest food Renay has ever eaten? It’s Question Tuesday! 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 SF & Genre; 00:52 God’s War by Kameron Hurley Kraken by China Miéville Communities: Weight of History Galactic Suburbia: Episode […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #76 – “¡Los arañas!” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #75 – “Lingering Bitterness”
March 04, 2017 20:49 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBThis week we review our recent media and talk about some ~culture~. We also discuss The King of Attolia (LOL), Viscera, and Hidden Figures. 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 Media Consumed; 01:26 Easter Island: Mystery of a Lost World by Jago Cooper SAS: Rogue Warriors Man in the High Castle […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #75 – “Lingering Bitterness” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour is on Patreon!
March 01, 2017 05:57 - 3 minutes - 1.5 MBHi, friends! Today is the day we launch our very own Patreon project. 😀 You can read more about what we’ll be doing on Patreon at patreon.com/fangirlhappyhour. We hope you’ll support us if you like what we’re doing and have the means (if not, no worries! Our show won’t be going behind a paywall). To […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour is on Patreon! appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #74 – “Fangirl Dream House”
February 21, 2017 18:21 - 18 minutes - 8.47 MBWho are our favorite writers from Australia? If we could comfort or be comforted by any fictional character, who would it be? It’s Question Tuesday! 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 Favorite Australian Writers; 01:05 @fangirlpodcast For a future question Tuesday: Have you read many Australian authors & if so who […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #74 – “Fangirl Dream House” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #73 – “Moral Failings”
February 17, 2017 19:18 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBThis week we struggle with Mirror and the Sky, but restore our Happy Status with Zodiac Starforce and Binti: Home. Also, we update each other on our reading challenges and and discuss some culture. 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 Challenge Update; 00:50 A Traveller in Time by Alison Utley Parable […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #73 – “Moral Failings” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #72 – “Punch More Nazis”
February 07, 2017 18:07 - 17 minutes - 7.88 MBWhat would we do if space bees declared us ruler of Earth? What media that we love would we never rec each other? It’s Question Tuesday! 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 Who Rules the World? Bees!; 01:03 https://twitter.com/elizabeth_fitz/status/784279245115625472 Anti-Recs; 04:27 @renay @booksmugglers my next @fangirlpodcast question is do you have […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #72 – “Punch More Nazis” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #71, “Everything is On Fire”
February 03, 2017 19:02 - 1 hour - 30 MBThis week’s media topics: Star Wars: Rogue One, Everfair by Nisi Shawl, and Timekeeper by Tara Sim. We also talk a bit about the Hugo Awards and shout about some culture topics. 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 Hugo Awards and Award Feelings; 00:52 Worldcon 75 Hugo Awards Special Category: Best […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #71, “Everything is On Fire” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #70 – “Hive Five Awards 2016”
January 28, 2017 03:48 - 20 minutes - 9.51 MBWe choose our top media discussed in 2016 and award some Golden Space Bees! 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 Ghostbusters (2016) Star Wars: The Force Awakens Arrival Ms. Marvel, Volume 5: Super Famous by G. Willow Wilson, Takeshi Miyazawa, Adrian Alphona, Nico Leon, & Ian Herring The Vision, Volume 1: […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #70 – “Hive Five Awards 2016” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #69, “Alien Juice”
January 17, 2017 20:52 - 21 minutes - 10 MBWhere would we have people start with YA SFF? Where did Renay enter into the Great YA Ocean? What’s the most bizarre life experience Ana has ever had? It’s Question Tuesday! Remember you can ask us questions with our handy new form! 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 Notes on Questions; […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #69, “Alien Juice” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #68, “Pound Those Yams”
January 14, 2017 06:45 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBIt’s a new year! Welcome to 2017. On our first episode of January, we discuss our reading challenges for the year, share some media we’re excited about, and intro a new culture segment. 🐝 You can read a transcript of this episode. 🐝 Changes!; 01:08 It’s an intro! Media Consumed; 02:51 Sherlock Bone Street Rumba […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #68, “Pound Those Yams” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #67 – “Pucker Up”
December 28, 2016 05:10 - 17 minutes - 8.11 MBWe discuss the True Nature of lemonade, Ana shares the root of her success, and Renay shares some starter pack recs that she loves for literary space opera. What is Lemonade; 01:00 @fangirlpodcast Here's a Q for the next Tuesday episode: what is lemonade? XD (here in Belgium it's definitely lemonade = sprite/fanta) https://t.co/l3do5uP3LZ — […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #67 – “Pucker Up” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #66 – “A Christmas Miracle”
December 23, 2016 19:57 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBWe finally watch and discuss Die Hard, Scrooged, and The Muppet Christmas Carol on our way to discovering the greatest Christmas movie ever. We hope you like feminist rants. Also, media consumed. Survey Reminder; 00:13 Take the Annual Survey by December 31! DON’T LET YOUR DREAMS BE DREAMS. Media Consumed; 00:51 Rocks Fall, Everyone Dies […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #66 – “A Christmas Miracle” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #65, “World Domination Ideas”
December 13, 2016 15:30 - 14 minutes - 6.46 MBIt’s Question Tuesday! What guests do we want to have on the show? What book deserve a sequel? How do we spend Christmas? Answers contained within! Coveted Guests; 00:49 \o/ Coveted Sequel; 04:37 Sunshine by Robin McKinley Christmas Feelings; 06:13 \o/ Get in Touch! Email us or drop us an ask. Follow us on Twitter […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #65, “World Domination Ideas” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #64, “We Don’t Know”
December 10, 2016 06:22 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBThis episode, after a special announcement and recent media recap, we discuss The Obelisk Gate, Pretty Deadly, Vol. 2: The Bear, and Arrival. Survey Announcement; 01:42 Take our 2016 Annual Survey! Link: bit.ly/fhhsurvey2016. Media Consumed; 03:25 Planet Earth II Iguana chased by snakes Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Crazy Ex Girlfriend Moana Babylon’s […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #64, “We Don’t Know” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #63 – “Geographically Challenged”
November 29, 2016 05:20 - 21 minutes - 9.83 MBWe touch on films we’re looking forward to in 2017, get some romance recs out of Ana’s vast knowledge of romance novels, and Renay shares her favorite historical period to study. 2017 films; 00:56 Logan Hidden Figures Wonder Woman Annihilation Southern Reach trilogy by Jeff VanderMeer Dunkirk Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #63 – “Geographically Challenged” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #62 – “Knowledge is Power”
November 25, 2016 23:58 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBWe take a break from STRESS and go back to our favorite books read between 2010 and 2014. Books We Have Loved; 00:53 Gaudy Night by Dorothy L. Sayers Soulless by Gail Carriger Bleeding Violet by Dia Reeves Slice of Cherry by Dia Reeves World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #62 – “Knowledge is Power” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #61, “You Are My Sunshine”
November 01, 2016 20:15 - 17 minutes - 7.94 MBWe reveal our comfort foods, Renay shares her feelings about Halloween and what truly scares her, and we also talk about older books we want to revisit with our current level of knowledge. Comfort Food; 00:56 @fangirlpodcast I loved your question time ep! My question for another time is: could you talk about your favourite […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #61, “You Are My Sunshine” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #60, “Don’t Look Behind You”
October 28, 2016 06:53 - 50 minutes - 23.1 MBIt’s our Halloween episode! We talk about spooky film Crimson Peak, comedy witch flick Hocus Pocus, and read The Family Plot by Cherie Priest, noted Southern Gothic master. Hogwarts Houses, Defined; 1:12 SHOCKING REVELATION!!! Media Consumed; 05:07 Ana unrecommended Crosstalk by Connie Willis To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis Doomsday Book by […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #60, “Don’t Look Behind You” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #59 – “Destiny”
October 21, 2016 05:49 - 51 minutes - 23.6 MBThis episode we discuss Runtime by S.B. Divya, Daughter of Mystery by Heather Rose Jones, and the film The Mighty Ducks. Discussion References Fangirl Adventures; 01:23 The Book Smugglers’ Quarterly Almanac: Volume 2 Excerpt: Characters Are Not a Coloring Book or, Why The Black Hermione as a Poor Apology for the Ingrained Racism of Harry […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #59 – “Destiny” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #58 – “Starstruck & Terrified”
October 19, 2016 01:37 - 18 minutes - 8.31 MBWe meet up for another round of questions for Question Tuesday! Discussion References Intro What was our first impression of each other?; 00:55 @fangirlpodcast question for the show: what was your first impression of each other? — cat 楊德查 (@charlesatan) October 4, 2016 Book Discussion: Why We Didn’t Like Sisters Red By Jackson Pearce What […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #58 – “Starstruck & Terrified” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #57 – “Cute But Ominous”
October 16, 2016 02:48 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBWe talk to the delightful Elizabeth from Books and Pieces, Superstar Booktuber. Discussion References Elizabeth! We were so happy to have Elizabeth on the show! You can find her Youtube channel at books and pieces and follow her on Twitter @ Books_Pieces. If you want more of her excellent thoughts in podcast form, check out […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #57 – “Cute But Ominous” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #56 – “Down With Sentence Diagrams”
October 04, 2016 05:49 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBIt’s Question Tuesday! What are our formative memories of learning English? How much fanfic does Renay really read each week? What are the favorite places Ana has traveled? What was her most disappointing trip? Discussion References Learning English; 00:58 This is a sad segment. Sorry, Ira! Fanfic Reading; 08:39 This segment is also kinda sad. […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #56 – “Down With Sentence Diagrams” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #55 – “Encyclopedia Fangirls”
October 02, 2016 09:13 - 51 minutes - 23.7 MBWe asked for some listener discussion prompts and got HEAVY, and then discussed Patsy Walker a.k.a. Hellcat Volume 1 and had a difference of opinion about Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Discussion References Feelings on Fiction; 01:22 @fangirlpodcast I'm always interested in how being a lady fan is different in other cultures and spaces. More on […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #55 – “Encyclopedia Fangirls” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings Edition
September 23, 2016 19:35 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBKate Elliott and Tessa Gratton borrow the Fangirl Happy Hour feed to bring us a discussion of Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings. Discussion References Intro Don’t listen at top volume, friends! Shahnameh; 01:28 Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings by Abolqasem Ferdowsi, translated by Dick Davis Kate Elliott, author of 93745293 SFF books like […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings Edition appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #54 – “Down with Scarcity!”
September 16, 2016 05:35 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MBThis week, we talk about our recent reading, and then dig into discussions of Stranger Things, The Vision Volume 1, and The Queen of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner. Discussion References Recent Reading; 01:03 Labyrinth Lost by Zoraida Córdova Poisoned Blade by Kate Elliott Black Magic Volume 1 by Greg Rucka & Nicola Scott Venomous: […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #54 – “Down with Scarcity!” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #53 – “Alternate Reality Hugo Finalists”
September 13, 2016 03:27 - 50 minutes - 23 MBAna and Renay discuss their experiences at Nine Worlds, MidAmeriCon II, and dig into the Hugo stats. Discussion References Conventions; 01:00 Mieneke from A Fantastical Librarian, Ana’s Nine Worlds pal Liz de Jager, author of The Blackheart Legacy, Ana’s Nine Worlds pal Sebastien de Castell Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein The Girl from Everywhere […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #53 – “Alternate Reality Hugo Finalists” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #52 – “The Power of Friendship”
August 12, 2016 04:06 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBWe discuss a recent scientific poll we conducted, talk about what we’ve been up to lately, and then hit on media topics: books we’re looking forward to this fall, Ghostbusters 2016, and Ms. Marvel, Volume 5: Super Famous. Discussion References The Star-Touched Queen Poll; 01:42 The Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi Also, a poll for […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #52 – “The Power of Friendship” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.
Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #51 – “Avocado Enlightenment”
August 09, 2016 01:12 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBAna and Renay interview the ESTEEMED, genre-defining Kate Elliott! Discussion References Kate Elliott! Follow Kate on twitter! Read Court of Fives! Pre-order Poisoned Blade! Recommendations; 50:25 Ana: Avocados Renay: Zootopia Get in Touch! Email us or drop us an ask. Follow us on Twitter — @fangirlpodcast (or individually @booksmugglers/@renay) Follow us on Tumblr — fangirlhappyhour […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #51 – “Avocado Enlightenment” appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.