It’s a Fandom Thing

This week, Erin is joined by Paula, one of the co-hosts of It's a Dean Thing, and Tiff to talk about their excitement, cautious optimism, and slight irritation regarding the latest in pop culture and fandom. Link to article about Damien Leone: https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2025/02/04/terrifier-director-damien-leone-ignites-backlash-with-non-political-post/ Please consider donating to...

We continue our celebration of Black History Month by reflecting on the legendary Aretha Franklin. Tiff joins Erin to discuss some of their favorite songs, Aretha's enduring influence on music, and the personal impact her music has had on them. Please consider donating to these two GoFundMe campaigns for relatives of frequent panelist Tiff who was impacted by the LA fires:  https://gofund.me/e4918...

This week, Erin is joined by Tiff to discuss what has them talking in the world of pop culture and fandom. Please consider donating to these two GoFundMe campaigns for relatives of frequent panelist Tiff who were impacted by the LA fires:  https://gofund.me/e4918cf7  and  https://gofund.me/23d8e6b8 . For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreo...

In this special interview, Erin sits down with Director John Makens to discuss his documentary, Art and Life: The Story of John Phillips. Jim Phillips, an iconic presence known for his bold and eye-popping imagery, has left an unforgettable mark on the world of rock posters, surf, and skateboard art. He is best known for creating the iconic Screaming Hand logo for Santa Cruz Skateboards, a design...

We are kicking off our celebration of Black History Month by highlighting the legendary Ella Fitzgerald. Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead joins Erin to discuss their favorite songs, collaborations, and Ella Fitzgerald's enduring impact on music. Please subscribe to Ella Fitzgerald on YouTube to find the videos mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC63nGmKVdVhiZr_bWhJVGGg Please consider donat...

This week, Carla from the Bed, Wed, or Behead podcast joins Erin to discuss the latest in pop culture and fandom news. For more information on the use of AI in The Brutalist and Emilia Perex, visit this link: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/movies/a63496600/the-brutalist-emilia-perez-ai-controversy-explained/ Please consider donating to these two GoFundMe campaigns for relatives of freq...

In this special interview episode, Erin talks with Writer and Director Paige Campbell to discuss their latest short film, STRIYA. About the film: "In the middle of the night, the beis din of a small medieval town is embroiled in an argument over whether – and how – to put teenage Gele to death for an unnamed offense. Her father, Ansel, soon arrives to make his case for allowing her to live, but hi...

We wrap up this year's Christian F*%ing Bale Month by looking at the 2000 film Shaft! Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod joins me to discuss Christian's performance, how this film handles the Shaft character and the other performances. TW: Racism, police violence, drug use. Link to Christian Bale Interview mentioned: https://youtu.be/ThUZ-HE0KCw?si=AtldofFeZWzh_npR Make sure to vote in our 2024 Fa...

This week, Carla from the Bed, Wed, or Behead podcast joins Erin to discuss the latest in pop culture and fandom news. Please note: this episode was recorded on Saturday, January 18, before the TikTok ban was lifted. Make sure to vote in our 2024 Fandom Choice Awards! https://forms.gle/TBDk7Px5A4MfKNxr8 . Please consider donating to these two GoFundMe campaigns for relatives of frequent panelist T...

We continue celebrating Christian Bale with a look at the 1994 film, Little Women. Carla, from Bed, Wed, or Behead, Erin A., and Paula, from It's A Dean Thing, join Erin to discuss their thoughts on Bale's performance, the film, and some odd casting choices. Please visit this link for a list of GoFund Mes currently helping people impacted by the Eaton Fire in Pasadena and Altadena: https://docs.go...

This week, Carla, from Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod, Erin A., and Paula join Erin to discuss all things pop culture and fandom. Please visit this link for a list of GoFund Mes currently helping people impacted by the Eaton Fire in Pasadena and Altadena: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pK5omSsD4KGhjEHCVgcVw-rd4FZP9haoijEx1mSAm5c/htmlview?usp=gmail# For excellent bonus content and ad-free version...

We continue our celebration of Christian F*%ing Bale Month with a look at the 2017 film The Promise. Carla, from Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod, joins me again to discuss Bale's performance, why art is important when discussing historical events, and whether this is a love triangle. You can find the YouTube video that Carla mentions here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWNazzNEjqA For excellent bonus co...

This week, co-host of Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod, Carla, joins Erin to discuss the films and games that are bringing them joy. For more info on the Song Survivor Game, visit this link: https://dointhemostgames.com/products/song-survivor For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.co...

We are kicking off Christian F*^%ing Bale Month with a look at the 1998 film, Velvet Goldmine. Carla, from Bed, Wed, or Behead, along with Tiff, joins Erin to discuss Christian Bale's performance, the way the film treats glam rock, the other performances, and more! For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can fo...

We are kicking off the new year with the return of Pop Culture and Fandom News! Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod and Tiff join Erin to discuss what they are into right now and share some pop culture resolutions! For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod...

On this special interview episode, Erin sits down with Director Jeff Finn to discuss his docuseries, "Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison." A dozen years in the making,  Before the End ’s  cryptic tagline encapsulates its investigative approach: “One Man. Countless Myths. And in between lies the truth.” For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://...

We continue our countdown of our top ten favorite things from 2024 with a look at the top five! Carla from the Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod and Erin A., join Erin to count down their favorite films, TV shows, plays, books, and more! For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsa...

This week, Carla from the Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod, Erin A., and Sasha join Erin to count down their top ten favorite films, TV shows, plays, books, and more from 2024! For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafand...

On this special holiday episode, Kim from Big Reputations Pod and Susi from It's a Dean Thing join Erin to discuss some of their favorite holiday horror films! For a list of where to find some of these holiday horrors, check out this Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H9oNYG2VcF2KlAc2LF3tSXp_R2xi5xO73VDEI5er5L4/edit?usp=sharing For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please...

This week, Erin is joined by Kim from Big Reputations Pod and Susi from It's a Dean Thing to discuss everything in pop culture and fandom that has caught their attention. Topics include Denzel Washington, the show Evil, Smile 2, the I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel, the American Psycho remake casting news, and why Barry Keoghan deactivated his Instagram. For more information on the Barry Keo...

On this special interview episode, Erin sits down with Director Brad Bailey to discuss his new documentary, "Her Fight, His Name: The Story of Gwen Carr and Eric Garner. Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner, spends years seeking justice over the death of her son. At home, surrounded by photos of lost loved ones, she draws strength from cherished memories to keep fighting. Filmed over six years, th...

This week, E'Shel from Liberty Diner Dish and Tiff join Erin to discuss the 2019 film Rocketman. They talk about why it works as a biopic, their favorite musical numbers, and why Taron Egerton should have won an Academy Award. Check out the carpool karaoke featuring Taron Egerton and Richard Madden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWxvKoO0teI&list=PLNvGzRl2HxBF8qumRIPKTJXi1XrUT5kN9 . For more...

In this special episode, E'Shel from Liberty Diner Dish and Tiff join Erin to discuss the good, the bad, and the downright ugly when it comes to biopics. Check out the "White Savior: The Movie" fake trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_RTnuJvg6U. For more information about Queers and Quills, visit their website: https://www.queersandquills.com/ . For excellent bonus content and ad-free...

In this special interview episode, Erin talks with Writer, Director Cory Grant, and Actor Richie Fusco to discuss the film "Screams From the Tower". “Screams from the Tower” is a gay, coming of-age comedy that follows Julien ( Richie Fusco ), his best friend Cary ( David Bloom ), and their outcast friends through high school in the early 90's. Julien and Carys dream of having their own show on the...

In this special interview episode, Erin talks with filmmaker Jesse “Jeskid” Cowell about his new short film, B!tch I'm Early. “B!tch I’m Early” delivers a masterclass in comedic timing and mounting tension with an eclectic, diverse cast to back it up. This six-minute gem manages to pack the punch of a full feature, hilariously skewering corporate culture while reminding us that in the rat race, we...