Tales from the Fandom
610 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsTales from the Fandom is a podcast that explores fandoms with a different guest each week. Each guest brings their own insight into fandom. We discuss topics such as television shows, movies, books, cosplaying and more.
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Episode 373: Jazz aka NerdyBlasianCosplays talks Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, and Cosplay
June 24, 2024 04:01 - 1 hour - 73 MBAfter a long and patient wait, I am pleased to have Jazz aka NerdyBlasianCosplays join me for an episode of this podcast. We get to talk about the big three fandoms that go hand in hand. First, we're talking Disney. From before she was born to now, Jazz has been in the Disney fandom. Find out her history with Disney, some of her favorite movies and shows, and what keeps her connected to it. From there, we talk Star Wars! Find out the parts of the fandom Jazz loves. From the TV shows to m...
Episode 372: MzMedooza returns and talks Elder Scrolls Online, Mental Health, and Twitch
June 17, 2024 04:01 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBAfter 5 years, MzMedooza (formerly CardiaPlays) returns to the podcast! We get to catch up and talk about what has been going on the past 5 years! After catching up, we talk about her experience playing cRPGs (also known as ISO RPG's) like Baldur's Gate and Pathfinder: Kingmaker, and her switch to games like Elder Scrolls Online, Helldivers 2, and the original Fallout games. From there, MzMedooza talks about her change and experiences on Twitch and going hand in hand with mental health. ...
Episode 371: Katherine talks Roleplaying, Vampires, the Horror Genre, and Pro Wrestling
June 10, 2024 04:01 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBThe first official episode of Year 8 begins with one of my longtime friends. You may have heard her many years ago on a Game of Thrones episode, but now, I have Katherine joining me for her first stand alone episode! Katherine and I have known each other since 9th grade, so you're not only getting the podcast episode, but you're getting some throwback stories as well! We kick things off with a conversation about roleplaying games. We're covering Tabletop Games like Dungeons and Dragons (...
Episode 370: Eight Year Anniversary Special with Taylor
June 06, 2024 04:01 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBAnother year. We're now at Eight! Eight years of doing the podcast. Thank you to all who listen, support, and come on as guests to share your stories. This year, Taylor aka TayMakesMagic on IG returns. We get to catch up, and then dive into the history of the podcast. From the creation of the podcast, to highlights, and memorable moments. Plus, you get to hear about some of the behind the scenes of the podcast. My day to day, the editing process, and guests themselves. And some possible ot...
Episode 369: Taylor Swift and The Eras Tour
June 03, 2024 04:01 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBA Taylor Swift centric episode was always going to be in the works. It was just a matter of when, where, and with who. After a successful first leg of The Eras Tour, and with the release of it into the movie theater and then Disney Plus, it was the perfect time to sit down and talk about Taylor, the tour, and the differences from Tour to Theater to streaming. Kris aka cafe.contessa on IG returns for her 5th episode as we talk all things Taylor. Kris is a Swiftie and its through her that we...
Episode 368: Bri aka Disbri_Nerd talks the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Star Wars, and Cosplay
May 27, 2024 04:01 - 1 hour - 54 MBThe final episode of May brings Bri aka Disbri_Nerd on Instagram to the podcast! We talk about some of her favorite fandoms, and of course, we get to talk about Cosplay too. Bri and I first start talking about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We talk about what movie she got her start with, and some of her favorite movies. We talk favorite characters, what keeps her coming back to the MCU, and what she's looking forward to in the future. Then we flip from the MCU to a galaxy far, far awa...
Episode 367: Pre aka WariWariWay Returns and talks Tekken, Final Fantasy 14, Cosplay, Twitch, and K-Pop
May 20, 2024 04:01 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBPre aka WariWariWay returns to the podcast after 3 years to catch up and talk about some old and new fandoms. We start things off with a quick conversation about the Live Action versions of Avatar: The Last Airbender, One Piece, and their ties to their original animated works and bringing new fans into the space. Then we really kick things off with a talk about one of Pre's favorite fandoms, Tekken. We talk about what attracted her to the fighting franchise, the characters she likes, and...
Episode 366: Byuka talks Final Fantasy, World Building Video Games, Twich streaming and VTubing
May 13, 2024 04:01 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBI'm really excited to have Byuka join me for this episode, as we've been in the same Twitch sphere for awhile and I really dig her work on Twitch. Plus, she's my first VTuber to be on the podcast! Heck, she's the first person I ever saw doing VTubing years ago. We start things off with Final Fantasy! We talk about our first games in the franchise, the games we love, characters, music, and more. Plus, Byuka talks about her experience with the MMO, Final Fantasy 14. Then we talk about worl...
Episode 365: Tiara aka Crafting_on_Ilum talks Star Wars and Cosplay
May 06, 2024 04:01 - 46 minutes - 38.3 MBMay has one of the nerdiest days on the calendar, as Star Wars fans celebrate May the 4th! Plus, there is Revenge of the 5th, and I like to think we can celebrate Revenge of the 6th as well. Tiara aka Crafting_on_Ilum joins me to talk all about Star Wars and Cosplay! We talk all about the franchise that is in a galaxy far, far away. From her first exposure to Star Wars, to some of her favorite media and characters. We talk a bit at length about The Phantom Menace, along with the latest sho...
Episode 364: Carolina Cardona aka TheTropicalEccentric talks Anime, Japan, and her work as an Author
April 29, 2024 04:01 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBContinuing on with bringing authors to your ears, I was lucky enough to have Carolina Cardona aka TheTropicalEccentric, join me to talk about fandom and her work as an Author! We first kick things off with talk about Anime. Carolina talks about growing up in Puerto Rico and the anime that was shown there, and then her transition to living in New Orleans and her anime experiences there. We discuss some of the anime we both grew up on as kids, anime like Attack on Titan, Neon Genesis Evangel...
Episode 363: Yaya aka SpaceCowgirlYaya talks Anime and Cosplay
April 22, 2024 04:01 - 57 minutes - 46.7 MBI always love seeing who people are sharing on their instagram stories. It helps me find new people for this podcast, including today's guest, Yaya aka SpaceCowgirlYaya (or Yaya Cosplay). I fell in love with their traditional Mexican Sailor Moon Cosplay. I knew I needed to get her on the podcast to share her stories. Yaya joins me as we divide the episode in two. The first half of the episode we're talking all about Cosplay. We talk about how Dragonball was her first entry point into anime...
Episode 362: Ally Marr talks Dungeons and Dragons, Romance, and her work as an Author
April 15, 2024 04:01 - 1 hour - 73 MBContent Warnings: 18+, NSFW, Kink (further content warnings related to kink listed below) After a desire to read more and have more authors on the podcast, I made a post on Threads expressing that. The response was overwhelming, and our first Author joins me from that post, Ally Marr. Ally and I talk first about Dungeons and Dragons. She talks about how she first got into playing, what hooked her into continuing to play, and how her play style has evolved since those first games. We als...
Episode 361: Heather Boddy talks Gremlins, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Marvel, Cosplay, and more
April 08, 2024 04:01 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBThere's always guests that are into so many things that it is tough to contain it all in one episode. Today's guest, Heather Boddy, is one of those guests. She's into so much and does so much that we did our best to squeeze it all into one episode. We kick things off with talking about the nostalgic movies from our childhood. For Heather, we talk about two that stuck with her - Gremlins and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. She talks about how these movies were instrumental in her childhood, ...
Episode 360: Polly aka Co_Mixed talks Marvel, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Battlestar Galactica
April 01, 2024 04:01 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBMy first international guest of 2024! Polly aka Co_Mixed on the socials joins me from Serbia to talk all about her favorite fandoms. Note - there may be a few audio echoes in the episode. Polly and I start things off with talking about Marvel. Not just the Cinematic Universe, but we start with a conversation about the comics, TV shows, and movies pre-MCU. Find out why Polly loves the X-Men, her rewatch of the X-Men animated series, and more. We talk about some of the pre MCU movies like Sp...
Episode 359: Keir aka Keirtastic7 talks Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Indie Comics, Audio Dramas, and Film Festivals
March 25, 2024 04:01 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBRounding out the March 2024 slate is Keir aka Keirtastic7 on Instagram! After talking with his fiancee, Rebellious Dreamer, I got to have the pleasure of having him on this year! We start things off by talking about Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. It's a new to me fandom, though I've heard of it by name. Keir talks about what the show is, how he got into it, and what it's all about. From there, we go to Indie Comics. We talk about the comics that we both were/are drawn to in the indie scene, t...
Episode 358: Jazmin aka ThatOneNerdyFanGirll talks Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, and Cosplay
March 18, 2024 04:01 - 46 minutes - 38 MBThreads is the new social media platform and something that I've taken to quite well. And today's guest, Jazmin aka ThatOneNerdyFanGirll is my first guest that I stumbled across on the Threads platform! Jazmin joins me to talk about two of the long running, big fandoms out there! First, we talk about Star Wars! Jazmin talks about how she got into Star Wars, some of her favorite media from the franchise, favorite characters, and what she'd love to see in the future! Then, we get to talk...
Episode 357: Amber aka TheSpaceJamber returns and talks Danny Phantom, Tabletop Roleplaying Games, Mental Health, and Crochet
March 11, 2024 04:01 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBContent Warnings: NSFW, 18+, wide ranging and frank mental health discussion Amber aka TheSpaceJamber returns after two years as we get to catch up and talk about life and everything that's been going on recently! We first get to catch up and chat for a bit before diving right back into one of Amber's main passions, Danny Phantom. We talk about the series again (listen to their original episode linked below for more Danny Phantom discussion) before Amber talks about an actual play series...
Episode 356: Sara aka AltoGirl2019 talks Adventure Time, Ooblets, Art, Singing/Songwriting, and Twitch Streaming
March 04, 2024 05:01 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBI'm excited to get to share Sara aka Alto.Girl2019's stories and fandoms with you. I've been in the same community as Sara for several years and was happy when she said yes to being a guest! We start things off with talking about the animated series, Adventure Time. They talk about what brought them to the series, their favorite characters, and what the show means to them, amongst other things! Then, we talk about a new(ish) video game, Ooblets. Sara gives us the backstory about the game...
Episode 355: Chloe aka ChloesFandomLife talks Star Wars
February 26, 2024 05:01 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBAfter stumbling across Chloe's Star Wars bounding and fandom blog, I knew I would love to have her on the podcast and talk about some of her favorite things. We were able to connect and talk all about Star Wars, one of her favorite fandoms. We get to cover Star Wars from all the sides. We're talking about the movies, the shows, the books (including the High Republic!). Chloe talks about her favorite characters, the cast, and everything in between. If you like Star Wars, you'll like this ep...
Episode 354: Kal aka AssortedCreates talks Neil Gaiman, Tabletop Roleplaying Games, Cosplay, and Prop Making
February 19, 2024 05:01 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBJoining me from my old stomping grounds in North Carolina, Kal aka AssortedCreates talks about some of their favorite fandoms and personal works! We start things off with talking about the works of Neil Gaiman. We primarily touch on The Sandman comics and TV series, and I learn that there's an Audible audio drama too! We dabble with American Gods, and reflect on some of his other work as well. From there, we switch over to talking about Tabletop Roleplaying Games. We cover Dungeons and D...
Episode 353: Brandon aka KingWebHead talks Marvel, DC, Star Wars, and Cosplay
February 12, 2024 05:01 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBBrandon aka KingWebHead on social media joins me to talk about some of his favorite fandoms. We start off with the Marvel. Brandon and I talk about his introduction into the long running fandom. We cover everything from animated shows, to comics, to the movies, and more. Brandon tells us about his favorite character(s), movies, and what keeps him drawn to the Marvel franchise. Then, we flip to the other of the Big 2, DC. Not only do we cover similar topics: comics, TV shows, animated wor...
Episode 352: Sarah aka SpiritDaySarah talks Disneybounding
February 05, 2024 05:01 - 31 minutes - 26 MBStumbling across creative people is something I love and I was so glad when Sarah aka SpiritDaySarah said yes to coming on to the podcast, because I love the creativity she brings to her videos and posts! If you haven't checked out Sarah's work, go click on the link now in the show notes. Sarah joins me to talk about one of her biggest creative outlets, and that is Disneybounding (or bounding in general!) Sarah takes us through just how she got into Disneybounding and it is a story that ...
Episode 351: Raz aka R_Hawk24 talks Godzilla, Resident Evil, Marvel and DC, Cosplay, and Music
January 29, 2024 05:01 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBRaz aka R_Hawk24 on Instagram reached out to me and asked to be a guest. I already had him on my list of people I wanted to reach out to, and well... the rest is audio history in your ears! We kick things off with a fandom that Raz has been in a long time that is getting a resurgence across multiple fronts. Godzilla! We talk about his experience watching the old "man in suit" movies, to the latest movie Godzilla Minus One. We talk about what draws him to the franchise, the longevity of it,...
Episode 350: SwordLilyCosplay talks Final Fantasy, Horizon Zero Dawn, Taylor Swift, and Cosplay
January 22, 2024 05:01 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBAfter stumbling across her Final Fantasy cosplay work on Instagram and falling in love with it, I'm super happy to have SwordLilyCosplay as a guest! We start things off with talking about a franchise we both love, the Final Fantasy franchise. She talks about the game that first got her into the franchise, and some of her favorite games and characters from the series. We do stop and make sure we show our love for Zack and Aerith. Next, we talk about a new series, Horizon Zero Dawn. We tal...
Episode 349: Randi aka HeyBlueHairCosplay talks Star Wars, Cosplay, and 3D Printing
January 15, 2024 05:01 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBRandi aka HeyBlueHairCosplay on Instagram and one half of the Clark and Dagger Company joins me on the podcast to talk about one of her favorite fandoms. Star Wars! We explore how Randi first got into Star Wars, and then getting back into it over the years. We cover a lot of space (get it, space? Har har) that Star Wars occupies. From the movies to TV shows, the animated shows to books, video games. I think the only thing we didn't talk about was Star Wars cereal! Favorite characters, favo...
Episode 348: Brad Carter of BnB Anime Podcast Returns and talks Dungeons and Dragons, Anime, and Podcasting
January 08, 2024 05:01 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBBrad Carter of the BnB Anime Podcast returns after 3 1/2 years as we get to catch up and talk about new and old fandoms! We first get to talk about his newest fandom, Dungeons and Dragons. Brad talks about how he first got into the tabletop roleplaying game as a player several years ago. After getting his feet wet on the player side of things, he's found a comfortable seat as the dungeon master. We get to explore his experiences on both sides of the table, what he really enjoys, and what's...
Episode 347: Erminia aka StalwartUrsa talks Magic: The Gathering
January 01, 2024 05:01 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBWelcome to 2024! We are kicking this year off right for a wonderful deep dive into the world of Magic: The Gathering, courtesy of Erminia aka StalwartUrsa. Erminia talks about how she got into playing Magic: The Gathering, and her experiences with these pieces of art on small pieces of cardboard. She talks about her experiences with game stores, the expansion of the game, the new artists being brought in, and more. We also talk about the intersection of Magic: The Gathering and fandoms, ...
Episode 346: Jarret Keene talks Hammer of the Dogs, writing, and influential fandoms
November 27, 2023 05:01 - 51 minutes - 42 MBAuthor and Professor Jarret Keene, PhD, joins me on the last episode of 2023 to talk about his new book, Hammer of the Dogs! Jarret and I talk about his newest book, Hammer of the Dogs. Jarret talks about how the book came about during one of the classes he was teaching and working on it from there. From the synopsis: Set in the wasteland of post-apocalyptic Las Vegas, Hammer of the Dogs is a literary dystopian adventure filled with high-octane fun starring twenty-one-year-old Lash. Wi...
Episode 345: Victoria Avalor returns and talks about her books, Egyptology, and Cosplay
November 20, 2023 05:01 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBThis one has been a long time coming. After over 5 years, Victoria Avalor returns to the podcast! Fate and our schedules finally aligned, as I've been trying to have Victoria back for a number of years now. We get to catch up and talk about the past several years and then we talk about her two books. Realm of Lore, published in 2017, and An Unholy Union, published in 2020. We talk about what else she's working on, as well as the work/life balance that she handles. Then, we get into talki...
Episode 344: Drew Orozco aka DrewBearded returns to talk Final Fantasy VII (Original and Remake)
November 13, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBDrew aka Drewbearded returns for the end of 2023! We're talking about his nearly year long play through of Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VII Remake / Intermission. After playing Crisis Core last year and wrapping up earlier this year, Drew delved into playing the original Final Fantasy 7 and then following it up with his play through of Final Fantasy 7 Remake (and Intermission) Drew talks about his experiences with both games, from revisiting the original FF7 and the changes in sto...
Episode 343: Elizabeth aka Psych4Geeks talks Avatar: The Last Airbender, Anime, and Fandom & Geek Culture in Clinical Psychology
November 06, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBAfter being intrigued by her work on Instagram and seeing what she does, I am glad to welcome Elizabeth Sánchez Arvizu of Psychology for Geeks to the podcast. We start things off by talking all about Avatar: The Last Airbender. Elizabeth and I talk about the series and characters, the storylines, and how kids relate to the series. We also dabble in conversation about the live action Netflix series, the writer and actors strike, and what that could mean for the future projects in the fandom....
Episode 342: KiwiNinamori talks The Owl House, The Dark Crystal, Squid Game, Alice in Borderland, and Cosplay
October 30, 2023 04:01 - 56 minutes - 46.4 MBAfter finding KiwiNinamori from someone's stories on Instagram awhile back, she was someone I was super excited to get to talk with. Kiwi joins me as we talk about a number of different fandoms. We start things off by talking about The Owl House. We explore the characters and stories, the cancellation, relationships, and so much more. Then we change from that to another cancelled fandom, The Dark Crystal. We of course talk about the movie, but we primarily focus on The Dark Crystal: Age ...
Episode 341: Michelle Reed talks Jurassic Park, The Witcher, The Last of Us, and Cosplay
October 23, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 62 MBAfter stumbling across Michelle Reed's work being shared on Instagram, and enjoying what she creates and does to support those around her, I was excited to have her join me for this episode. We're talking franchises in this episode, with each franchise spanning a variety of media. It's a fun episode and we get to bounce around within the fandoms. The first one we start off with is the Jurassic Park franchise. We talk about the original trilogy, the Jurassic World trilogy, plus Camp Creta...
Episode 340: Kat aka MoonettaMagic returns and talks Monster High, Disney's Fairies, Photography, and Cosplay
October 16, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBKat aka MoonettaMagic returns to the podcast after over 6 years! We'd been looking for awhile to have a return episode and timing and scheduling made this work. Note, this episode was recorded prior to the strikes. We catch up a bit before Kat dives into one of their newest fandoms, Monster High. We talk about the original Monster High doll line, the latest releases, and the various series/movies out there on the networks and streaming services. Then, we go to Pixie Hollow with Tinkerbel...
Episode 339: LazCosplays talks Star Wars, Mass Effect, and Cosplay
October 09, 2023 04:01 - 50 minutes - 40.8 MBLaz aka LazCosplays joins me to talk about some of their favorite fandoms after I stumbled across their Doctor Aphra cosplay! The first fandom we kick things off with is fittingly, Star Wars. Laz talks about how they first got into their fandom, we cover a lot of the media of the Star Wars franchise. From movies to comics, to TV shows, and more. Laz walks us through some of their favorite characters, and what kind of show they'd love to see eventually. We go from one Sci-Fi mainstay to a...
Episode 338: BajanPrincessBrittany talks Bridgerton, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Disney, and Bounding
October 02, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 73 MBAfter stumbling across her work from previous guests, I was so excited to have Brittany aka BajanPrincessBrittany on IG join me for this latest episode! We start things off with talking about Bridgerton. Brittany talks about how she first got into the TV series and then the books. We talk about some of her favorite characters and storylines, how she connects to the show, and more. We also segue into a James Bond discussion before circling back to wrap up Bridgerton and its upcoming season....
Episode 337: Joshua aka HylianDescent of Hyrule Gaming Group Returns as we talk Twitch, video games, and self care
September 25, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 78 MBIt's becoming a yearly tradition. Joshua aka HylianDescent of the Hyrule Gaming Group returns for his 4th episode as we continue to take a look into the live of a Twitch Partner and ll that goes on in his world. Hylian talks about his continued experience as a steamer. With the past year being an evolution as a streamer. He talks about putting the focus back on himself and some of the self care he’s been doing away from the streams. We talk about his break from cornerstone games to ...
Episode 336: Sarah aka Feelsbender talks Vampires in Fandom
September 18, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBI've invited Sarah aka Feelsbender back to the podcast for one of her favorite topics. We're talking Vampires in Fandom! Sarah kicks things off by talking about her first exposure to Vampires, through the book "The Silver Kiss" by Annette Curtis Klause. She talks about what drew her to the book, and then to vampires in general. Then we talk about vampires beyond the scope of the European influence. Sarah talks about vampires in the Filipino culture, the Aswang and the Manananggal. We tal...
Episode 335: Michi aka Mew21_Cosplay Returns and talks Sailor Moon, Cosplay, and Eternal Mooncast
September 11, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBIt's always something when a guest asks to come back. It's even better when it was one of my original guests when there was no podcast! Michi aka Mew21_Cosplay on Instagram returns to the podcast after 7 years! Her original episode was Episode 8 (link below!). So here we are, catching up! We revisit the Sailor Moon fandom, as Sailor Moon Crystal had only been out a year when we originally recorded. We talk about the various fandom aspects from the TV shows, to the live action show, and t...
Episode 334: Brent aka DorklordCanada talks Babylon 5, The Murderbot Diaries, and Tabletop Roleplaying Games
September 04, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBJoining me from Canada, Brent aka DorklordCanada, is someone I've known on Twitter through the tabletop roleplaying community for many years. Finally, we get together and have a wonderful conversation. We first kick off with a conversation about Babylon 5. Brent talks about how he first discovered the show and what kept him invested in it. We talk about the characters, the plot lines, the actors, and the now released animated movie. Then, we change to a new to the podcast fandom. Brent t...
Episode 333: Wynterr_Cosplays talks Anime, Cartoon Shows, Retro Video Games, and Cosplay
August 28, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBI love stumbling across people on Instagram. It's one of my favorite things. You never know who you're going to see and what you're going to love. When I saw Wynterr as Miles Morales, I knew I had to check out their work and lo and behold, I loved what cosplays they did! And now, Wynterr joins me to talk about some of their favorite fandoms. We're talking about a number of broad subjects and then getting into the nitty gritty. The first topic we cover is anime. Wynterr talks about how they...
Episode 332: Shoopa talks Rhythm games, Sonic the Hedgehog, The Owl House, and Cosplay
August 21, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBEarlier this year, I had Glimmer on the podcast. They had suggest their partner, Shoopa, would be great to talk to. And now, here we are several months later! Shoopa joins me to talk about a number of new to the podcast fandoms, which always gets me excited. The first thing we talk about is Rhythm games. These include games like Dance Dance Revolution and Taiko no Tatsujin. Shoopa also talks about how he was/is a competitive DDR player (since the recording he's won a tournament), and the D...
Episode 331: Ali aka The Ali Way talks Disney, Pixar, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, dance, and bounding
August 14, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBAli aka The Ali Way on social media joins me to talk about his life and love of fandoms in a deeply personal talk. We first start off with talking about the world of Disney and Pixar. Ali talks about some of his favorite movies and characters and what draws him to these two fandoms. Then, we hit up the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We talk about his connection with Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel, and we touch on a number of the MCU film and TV show properties. Interspersed through all of this i...
Episode 330: Briana DeCoster aka Utahime Cosplay returns and talks Cosplay, Conventions, and Tabletop Roleplaying Games
August 07, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBAfter nearly 6 years, Briana returns to the podcast! You may know her better as UtahimeCosplay on some socials, or Briana on others. Either way, we get to catch up and chat more! We catch up from the last time we talked, plus how we saw each other in person for Holiday Matsuri in Orlando, Florida, a few years ago (hi to Briana's mom!). Briana talks a bit about cosplay, as well as the transition from cosplayer to cosplay guest, to hosting various panels and experiences at various convent...
Episode 329: Yasmine aka Hijabi.in.a.Crown talks Disney, Supernatural, Doctor Who, and Disneybounding
July 31, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBIt's a first for the podcast. Yasmine aka Hijabi.in.a.Crown on Instagram joins me from Lebanon as we talk fandom! We start things off with her love of Disney. She talks about her favorite movies and shows, characters, and how she got into the Disney fandom in the first place. Then, Yasmine talks to me about Supernatural. She tells me how she discovered Supernatural, what drew her to this long running series, and we dive into those characters that she loves. We then bridge space and tim...
Episode 329: Yasmine fka Hijabi.in.a.Crown talks Disney, Supernatural, Doctor Who, and Disneybounding
July 31, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBIt's a first for the podcast. Yasmine fka Hijabi.in.a.Crown on Instagram joins me from Lebanon as we talk fandom! We start things off with her love of Disney. She talks about her favorite movies and shows, characters, and how she got into the Disney fandom in the first place. Then, Yasmine talks to me about Supernatural. She tells me how she discovered Supernatural, what drew her to this long running series, and we dive into those characters that she loves. We then bridge space and tim...
Episode 328: Brandon & Wren of My Dog Ate My Book Report talk Star Trek, Final Fantasy, Gunpla, and their podcast about books
July 24, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBIt's been awhile since I had a duo join me for a podcast episode. I'm happy to report that having Brandon and Wren from My Dog Ate My Book Report podcast are wonderful and I hope you enjoy our conversation! All the topics we talk about are shared topics, and its interesting to hear their entry points into the fandom and their differing opinions at times! We start off with talking about one of the longest running fandoms around. Star Trek! We talk about their entry points into the franchi...
Episode 327: The Rebellious Dreamer talks about Broadway shows, Infinity Train, Vampire: The Masquerade, and Cosplay
July 17, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBThe latest episode is here. Joining me for this episode is The Rebellious Dreamer. I knew I had to have her as a guest after stumbling across her incredible Kate Pryde cosplay on Instagram. We start things off by talking about Broadway shows. From some of her favorite shows, shows that she'd recommend to others now, and we reflect on some of those classic shows. Then we talk about the animated show, Infinity Train. A first for the podcast! We talk about what it is, why you should watch i...
Episode 326: Oxi talks video games, True Crime, books, and more
July 10, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 54 MBYou can make friends anywhere. I became friends with Oxi while in previous guest Mommadubz Twitch stream. We finally got to connect and now you get to hear from Oxi! We start off by talking about her love of video games. Oxi walks us through how she first got into gaming and some of her first games, including Call of Duty! We venture into her love affair with Apex Legends, as well as her new venture into Red Dead Redemption 2's roleplaying servers. From video games, Oxi takes me into th...
Episode 325: Better Call Saul & Breaking Bad with Phil Rood
July 03, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBWith Better Call Saul having wrapped its final season and found its way to Netflix, I knew I needed to have Phil Rood back in the guest chair again to discuss the series. There are spoilers for Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad, and El Camino. Phil returns and we immediately dive into the last season of Better Call Saul. We talk about the final season, the characters story arcs, what worked, and what didn't, along with the multiple timelines that Better Call Saul dealt with. We discuss the se...