It’s a Fandom Thing

It's time to head into that danger zone to see if we've lost that loving feeling for Top Gun! Paula from It's a Dean Thing and Tiff join Erin to discuss Maverick and Tom Cruise, the other characters, some of their favorite moments, and the iconic volleyball scene. You can follow us on Letterboxd at:  https://letterboxd.com/itsafandomthing/ Consider supporting us on Patreon: ⁠⁠ https://www.pat...

On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Erin is joined by Paula from It's a Dean Thing and Tiff to discuss the new video game Windrose, the upcoming season of Enola Holmes, and John Oliver’s upcoming soap opera appearances. They also review the trailer for How To Rob a Bank. The panel also discusses the role of influencers and their access to media, particularly in relation to film...

It is time for us to celebrate Independence Day - the movie, that is. Carla from Ok, Real Quick, and Kim from Big Reputations Pod join Erin to discuss how well the film holds up, the characters, and some favorite scenes. Erin also reveals whether this first-time watch landed successfully.  You can follow us on Letterboxd at:  https://letterboxd.com/itsafandomthing/ Consider supporting us...

On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Carla from Ok, Real Quick, and Kim from Big Reputations Pod join Erin to discuss the final seasons of The Bear and From, the new horror film Leviticus, and the trailer for The Last House. The panel also discusses Amazon MGM dropping Luca Guadagino's new film, Artificial. Trailer for The Last House:  https://youtu.be/UXuA4iWWu3g?si=FCVyVOF...

It is that time of year again - time for E'Shel and Erin to take our annual trip to Babylon to discuss season three of Queer As Folk! In part two, the panel discusses Brian and Justin's reunion, Ted's drug addiction, the introduction of Hunter, Debbie and Horvath, and Vic finding love. You can find out more information about Queers and Quills here:  https://www.queersandquills.com/ You can fo...

On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, E'Shel joins Erin to discuss the novel Bloom Town: Genesis by Ally North, the new HBO Max Docuseries Bring Me the Beauties: A Model Cult, and the trailer for I Want Your Sex. The panel also covers the Justice Department's approval of Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Trailer for I Want Your Sex (this trailer contains sexual conte...

It is that time of year again - time for E'Shel and Erin to take our annual trip to Babylon and discuss season three of Queer As Folk! In part one, the panel discusses Brian and Justin's breakup, Ethan, Ted and Emmett as a couple, Ben's steroid use, and Mel and Lindsay deciding to have a child. You can find out more information about Queers and Quills here:  https://www.queersandquills.com/ Y...

On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, E'Shel joins Erin to discuss gatekeeping in fandom, the new Apple TV series, Cape Fear, and the new trailer for The Social Reckoning. The panel also discusses employers crossing the line when it comes to fanfic. Trailer for The Social Reckoning:  https://youtu.be/fMbcaHb-uT4?si=dXxu-rY_xghuLIK4 The Slate Good Job column: https://slate.com...

We continue our celebration of Pride Month with a look at the 1996 film Bound. Jenn from My Streaming Bubble joins Erin to discuss how well the film holds up, our thoughts on Corky and Violet, where we imagine them now, and much more. Trigger warning for homophobia and some violence against women. You can follow us on Letterboxd at:  https://letterboxd.com/itsafandomthing/ Consider supporting...

In this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Jenn from My Streaming Bubble joins Erin to discuss Sailor Moon, the 30th anniversary of Trainspotting, and the trailer for The End of Oak Street. The panel also examines how YouTube's younger creators are reshaping how movies are made. Trailer for The End of Oak Street:  https://youtu.be/M7eOQz-lXYI?si=epYnJeLoqPssxWd1 Variety Article Re...

We are kicking off our annual Pride Month celebration with a discussion of queer coding. Ashley, co-host of Talking Like a Teen, and E'Shel join Erin to discuss their earliest memories of queer coding, how it is used today, the harms of queer coding, fandom's impact, and much more. Trigger warnings for homophobia, transphobia, racism, and internalized homophobia. You can find out more information...

In this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Ashley, co-host of Talking Like a Teen, and E'Shel join Erin to discuss the book The Paradox of Choice, the upcoming season of The Vampire Lestat, the final season of The Boys, and the new trailer for Spa Weekend. The panel also discusses Amazon MGM Studios and AI. Trailer for Spa Weekend:  https://youtu.be/EuqJ_ziA8oM?si=r8T2uR1AIcF8DcCL...

We are wrapping up Comedy month with a look at the show Drunk History! Jenn from My Streaming Bubble and Tiff join Erin for a fun and slightly unhinged conversation. We promise that no alcohol was consumed before or during the recording. You can follow us on Letterboxd at:  https://letterboxd.com/itsafandomthing/ Consider supporting us on Patreon: ⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod...

On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Jenn, from My Streaming Bubble, and Tiff, join Erin to discuss the YouTube show, The Round Table Game Show, Project Hail Mary, Obsession, and the trailer for Tony. Plus, the panel discusses misogyny in fandom spaces. Trailer for Tony:  https://youtu.be/k1MVnzd2aVc?si=ZV_pci6h2FbgQxgM You can follow us on Letterboxd at:  https://lette...

In this special interview episode, Erin talks with Director Rex Glensy, Writer Asad Moghal, and Actor Jake Watkins to discuss the episode, "Kevin's Series of Unfortunate Events," from the eight-episode series PATTERNS. "Kevin's Series of Unfortunate Events" is about dating in the digital world, which feels nearly impossible, and for Kevin (Jake Watkins ), it truly is. Kevin is a hopelessly earnest...

We continue comedy month with a look at the classic sitcom, Roseanne. Jenn, from My Streaming Bubble, joins Erin to discuss why the show means so much to us, the Connor family, the other characters, some of our favorite scenes, and the original series finale. Trigger warnings for homophobia, domestic violence, alcoholism, racism, transphobia, and emotional abuse. Make sure to join us on Saturday,...

On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Jenn, from My Streaming Bubble, joins Erin to discuss the novel Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, the surprise episode of The Bear, and the new trailer for Evil Dead Burn. Plus, the panel discusses why the Oscars' new AI rules are a great thing Trailer for Evil Dead Burn:  https://youtu.be/PxieJdyWdlQ?si=B_YmTAw1p0E0MjZ_ Make sure to join us on...

We are continuing our comedy month celebration with a look at the 1991 film Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead. The hosts of Talking Like a Teen, Adrian and Ashley, join Erin to discuss their overall impressions of the premise, whether it holds up, the characters, and some of their favorite scenes. Trigger warnings for sexual harassment, abuse of a corpse, and transphobia. You can vote for the w...

In this special interview episode, Erin sits down with Fansplaining's editor-in-chief, Elizabeth Minkel, and editor and writer Lin Codega, to discuss the relaunch of Fansplaining as an independent, subscriber-supported journalistic publication. Make sure to visit Fansplaining here: https://fansplaining.com/ You can vote for the winners of our 2026 Fandom Choice Awards here:  https://forms.gle...

On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, the hosts of Talking Like a Teen, Adrian and Ashley, join Erin to discuss Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Daemonsa of the Shadow Realm, Jamie Ding's run on Jeopardy, and the trailer for Verity. Plus, the panel offers up some of their most unique and weird dream crossovers. Trailer for Verity:  https://youtu.be/PxieJdyWdlQ?si=B_YmTAw1p0E0MjZ_ Y...

We are kicking off comedy month with a look at the 2004 film, Mean Girls. Ashley from Talking Like a Teen and Bex from Big Reputations Pod join me to discuss how well the film holds up, the high school hierarchies, the characters, and much more. Trigger warnings for bullying, sexism, homophobia, racism, ableism, and grooming. You can vote for the winners of our 2026 Fandom Choice Awards here:&nbsp...

On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Ashley from Talking Like a Teen and Bex from Big Reputations join Erin to discuss the YouTube show Listers, Killer Dinner, the return of The Vampire Lestat and The Bear, and the trailer for Practical Magic 2. Plus, the panel celebrates YouTube's 21st anniversary. Trailer for Practical Magic 2:  https://youtu.be/iSWP2feb4rw?si=UBGd8OkAo7eJ...

In this week's episode, Carla from Ok, Real Quick, and Jenn from My Streaming Bubble join Erin to discuss the 1989 classic Teen Witch! The panel explores what makes this film a "so bad it's good" classic, the characters, whether it is a musical, and the infamous Top That scene. You can vote for the winners of our 2026 Fandom Choice Awards here:  https://forms.gle/GQVmGxv1eLif7fud7 . You can f...

On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Carla, from Ok, Real Quick, and Jenn from My Streaming Bubble, join Erin to discuss Smosh Reads Reddit Stories Live, the trailer for the new Street Fighter movie, Project Hail Mary, and the trailer for Passenger. Plus, the panel discusses some of their favorite movie marketing campaigns. Trailer for Passenger: https://youtu.be/w3Wqrk8A7MQ?si=Q...

Get your tissues ready and join Ok, Real Quick's Carla and your host, Erin, for a discussion of the 1991 film, My Girl! The panel looks at how the film holds up today, the characters, the performances, and some of their favorite scenes. TW: Death, parental death, child death, and hypochondria. You can vote for the winners of our 2026 Fandom Choice Awards here:  https://forms.gle/GQVmGxv1eLif7...