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On this episode myself and Sophie Davies from Smashed Prawns in a Milky Basket & It’s an S Pod Thing are headed to Springfield to discuss one of the most famous families in all of pop culture, The Simpsons. Very few shows, if any, have had the kind of impact the Simpsons has had in its thirty-year run; so naturally it’s a topic for this very podcast. We talk mainly around what is known as the...

Welcome to another episode of Fandomentals! On this occasion I am joined by two members of The Sequelisers Podcast Jack Chamber and Matthew Stogdon, for an incredible deep dive into the world of Comic Books. We go all over the place in the wonderful conversation from Marvel to DC, Batman to Spiderman, film and tv adaptations, favourite writers and artists, recommendations and so much more! Make su...

Defeat snatched from the jaws of victory, statues being kidnapped, giant balloons falling from buildings we’ve got it all in this episode as I’m joined by academic and author Dr Christopher P. Hood for an incredible conversation about Japanese Baseball! Make sure you check out Dr Hood’s work via the links provided! Dr Christopher P.Hood Social Media Linktree - https://linktr.ee/HoodCP Website - ht...

Ground control to Major Tom there’s a Starman waiting in the sky, he says his name is Ziggy Stardust and he thinks there’s life on mars, he also thinks that we can be heroes just for one day… ok I’ll stop I promise. In case you could not make sense of that rambling intro I’m joined by Chasing Tones very own Richard Oliver to talk about Ziggy Stardust himself David Bowie!  Richard has been a l...

YOU… SHALL NOT… PASS… On this episode that is! (Sorry I couldn’t resist) Joining me for a first on Fandomentals is host of The Green Shirt Podcast, Cameron Harrison. Cameron has brought his love for the legendary film maker Peter Jackson. Cameron and I explore the filmography of Peter Jackson and what it is about his style that gives many aspiring film makers, such as Cameron, the inspiration they...

We’re back for the new year and kicking us off with a fantastic musical topic is host of the Proper Mental Podcast, Tom Davies.  Tom and I sat down to talk all things Oasis. This band took the world by storm in the nineties right up through the early twenty-tens, leaving behind a legacy most bands dream of and writing songs that stand the test of time. Tom shares with me his discovery of the...

Yes you read that title correctly, we're discussing Podcasts on this Podcast... meta I know. I was fortunate enough to be joined by both hosts of the Unequal Sequel Podcast to dive into the world of Podcasts. We cover everything from favourite shows to behind the scenes tips on running your very own show. Enjoy the episode and check out the links for Unequal Sequel below! Unequal Sequel Podcast An...

Blake Wyland from The Tone Mob and Chasing Tone Podcasts joins me to talk about the incredible band Thrice! We dive into his discovery of the band, their musical evolution, becoming friends with some of the members and more! Check out the bands latest album Horizons/East on your favourite streaming platform today! Also, give Blakes podcasts a listen as well as his experimental music found under Am...

It's Bond... James Bond. On this episode I'm joined by two guests to discuss this legend of cinema, Tom Wheatley & Brendan Duffy from The James Bond A-Z Podcast jumped on the show to talk all things 007. With more than 60 years in cinema and multiple incarnations, there's so much that we get into in this episode. Be sure to check out The James Bond A-Z Podcast linked below for more Bond conten...

Grab a Mickey Mouse Hat and join me and film journalist Clarisse Loughrey as we explore the amazing world Disney Theme Parks. Everything from old rides to new intellectual properties, background colours, the evolution of Disney cupcakes and Ryan Gosling's favourite ride all get discussed in this episode. Ryan Gosling Talks Disney Parks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYCjadfUBgg Clarisse’s Socia...

I’m joined by Empire’s very own Geek Queen Helen O’Hara to talk about the science-fiction epic, Dune. Released in 1965 by Frank Herbert, Dune explores the world of Arrakis, a harsh desert planet filled with intrigue, deception, giant worms, space politics (the good kind not the Phantom Menace kind) and so much more! It’s a novel that changed science-fiction and fantasy stories and it’s influence c...

We’re back after a short break with a massive topic in popular culture, True Crime! Joining me for this topic of conversation is host of three true crime podcasts; True Crime All the Time, True Crime All the Time Unsolved and Criminology; it’s Mike Ferguson! Mike brings an incredibly insightful and balanced view of the subject matter as discuss where his fascination with True Crime began, as well...

It's time to head over to Dunder Mifflin and meet a whole host of colorful characters in what is arguably one of the best re-makes of any show ever, The US Office.  I'm joined by returning guest Daisy Edwards to discuss favourite characters, moments and all the good stuff that makes this show such a standout in modern comedy today. Enjoy the episode and be sure to check out all of Daisy’s lin...

I'm joined once again by host of The Basement Podcast, Ryan Oestreich. Ryan and I discuss the show in more detail including the slap bet, the final season, the ending and more! The Basement Podcast Social Media Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheBasement_Pod Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1MhBDP5jYVU2oBCAi1X21K?si=uH32T7nXTR-G9ayZKns8zA&dl_branch=1 Fandomentals Social Media  Donate...

It's time to head over to Slough and meet the legendary characters of Wernham Hogg with my guest Joshua Glenn. We dive headlong into arguably one of the most influential sitcoms of all time, The Office. Josh brings his love of the show as well as some incredible insights on the shows deeper themes and why he thinks it's had such a massive impact on comedy as we now know it. Check out Ramblin: An A...

Oh, what's occurring?! Well to answer that iconic question is my guest Jordan King as he breaks down the modern day classic sitcom that is Gavin & Stacey. We get into all the good stuff in this conversation including the central relationship, the wonderful characters and ways in which the show inspired Jordan on a personal level. Sounds lush doesn't it? Jordan's Social Media Twitter - https://...

It’s time to join me and my guest Russell Bailey with a glass of wine (or bottle) as we pop into Black Books in London; the filthiest, most unwelcoming book shop in all of London run by three equally chaotic and dysfunctional people that you just can’t help but love.  Russell breaks down this simple yet brilliant sitcom for us in this episode, we discuss all three leads, the incredible cameos...

Kid's it's time we jump into another episode of the Fandomentals Podcast and tell the story of How I Met You Mother.  In this episode I'm joined by host of the Basement Podcast, Ryan Oestreich. Ryan was there from day one this sitcom and he walks us through the characters, the best moments and so much more great stuff from a beloved show.  The Basement Podcast Social Media Twitter - http...

It’s time to head back to New York and visit the writers and actors of the TGS Show in 30 Rockefeller Plaza with co-host of the amazing podcasts Let’s Jaws for a Minute and Reel Perspective, MJ Smith! We dive into the wonderful world of 30 Rock which includes hilarious characters, wacky antics and a host of incredible cameos and more! Let’s Jaws for a Minute Podcast Anchor - https://anchor.fm/jaws...

It’s time to head over to Cloud 9 as me and returning guest Alex explore a more recent sitcom, Superstore. We explore the characters, set up, themes and more of the highly successful and much beloved show.  Thanks for listening and be sure to check out Alex’s projects and social media links below! Alex’s Social Media Twitter - https://twitter.com/PresenterAlex Blog - https://www.filmfocusonli...

Grab your Greendale backpack and join me and James Rodrigues as we explore the campus of the iconic sitcom Community.  We go all over the place with this discussion of a modern day cult classic chock full of parody, meta humour and a surprising amount of heart. James Website https://www.thereviewingrodders.co.uk/ James Social Media Twitter - https://twitter.com/roddersj04 Invasion of the Pody...

Time to tune into one of the more underrated sitcoms of the 90's Newsradio with my guest Jack Gregson from the Truly Happy Madison Podcast.  Jack breaks down this little gem of show that showcases the comedic chops of some very known and versatile actors and occasionally flips the script on some well worn sitcom tropes.  Jacks Social Media Twitter - https://twitter.com/JFGinDigital3D Ins...

Grab the bass guitar and get slapping as we dive into the world of Seinfeld with my guest Petros Patsilivas. Centred around the life of stand up comic Jerry Seinfeld, the series follows Jerry and his friends as they get caught up in very escapades, mishaps and misunderstandings in New York; unlike most sitcom, however, they don’t exactly learn a lot of lessons along the way.  Petros walks me...

It’s time to put your best pair of… well Scrubs! As me and returning guest Andrew Gaudion jump in the operating room to dissect one of the most popular sitcoms of the 21st Century, Scrubs. We’re talking favourite characters, moments, episodes, gags and more in this conversation; trying our best to diagnose the success of the show and why years after its final season it continues to resonate with f...

Welcome to the Fandomentals Podcast, Everything is Fine. Joining me to discuss the third sitcom in the Sitcom Summer Series is returning guest to the show, Sarah Buddery.  Sarah and I try unpack what it is about this show that makes such a recent standout in comedy. We of course talk favourite characters, moments and more.  Be sure to check out Sarah’s work in the links below! Sarah’s So...