The Fandom Show

DON'T OPEN THAT DOOR! This week we're talking with our pod-Dad and Talk From Superheroes host Andrew Ivimey (he/him) about the wildly popular game that defined the horror survival genre; Resident Evil. We discuss how the designers used technical limitations to their advantage, eight-foot tall monster babes, campy wrestling style heel-turns and why these games are the good kind of bad, not the bad...

Heroes, Champions, and Inquisitors unite! Steph (she/her) and Kyah (they/them) talk one of Steph's favorite fandoms; Dragon Age! We're chatting about our heroic (or occasionally boring) companions, sexy scorching romances, and complex post-Tolkien fantasy politics! Plus, we touch on the personalization of video game experiences, how Kyah got absolutely trolled by the opening title of Inquisition,...

Avengers assemble! We're talking to comedian and all-around excellent person, Liz Johnston (she/her) about the fandom that she loves (3000), the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We discuss the most iconic heroes and villains, the infamous 'blip', the 'formula' of making a Marvel film and how they have impacted the current landscape of Hollywood filmmaking. Is Martin Scorsese correct? Does Marvel make ar...

We're talking with Kat Fogler aka Armenastra (she/her) about Twitch, the hugely popular streaming platform with over 11 million unique channels. We chat about the weirdest streams on Twitch, hot-tub business moguls, backseat gaming, the economics of making online content, and the parasocial relationship within online communities (Including ours! thankyouforlisteningyouaretheb est). PLUS! Tune in f...

Today we're talking to pop-culture critic and writer, Anthony Oliveira (he/him), about one of his favorite Marvel super-teams; The Young Avengers! As a fan of the series who would later go on to actually WRITE FOR IT, Anthony gives us incredible insights on queer representation in the Marvel universe, dealing with heroic but problematic authority figures, and what these scrappy young heroes may lo...

Yip Yip! Jump on your beloved air bison and get ready for a tour of the four nations because we're joined by Kevin Vidal (he/him) as we discuss Avatar The Last Airbender!  We talk about the discipline of element bending (and why you shouldn't use it for chores), how a kids show managed to take on 'the horrors of war', what makes something 'anime' and why M. Night Shyamalan's weirdly gritty adaptat...

Holy sidekicks, Batman! Today we're talking to our pod-mom and co-host of Talk From Superheroes, Diana McCallum (she/her) about the fandom that brings all the fun (with none of the 'world saving' pressure) - sidekicks! Specifically Robin! Hitch up your green briefs and get ready, because we're learning all about various incarnations of the Boy Wonder, call-in murder votes, sidekick shift schedulin...

Our friendship is our power! Podcast host and gamer Travis Ryans (they/them) joins us to explain the somewhat confusing and utterly sincere JRPG phenomena that is Kingdom Hearts!  We chat about the (literal) elevator pitch that brought the worlds of SquareEnix and Disney together, purchasing keyblades, Donald Ducks sketchy reputation, and why it's so refreshing to see a series that embraces wholeh...

Busting makes us feel good! We are joined by writer and superfan Ian MacIntyre (he/him) to discuss the 'stay puft' sized phenomena that is Ghostbusters. With one original cult hit, one sequel, two reboots and a cartoon, Ghostbusters is the franchise that simply won't stay dead. Listen as we bust open Dan Ackroyd's wild original concept, the late Ivan Reitman's legacy, and the science of homemade c...

Today we're digging 'too greedily and too deep' into the details of the epic trilogy that we both have tattooed on our bodies; the Lord of the Rings movies! Grab your swords, bows and axes as we adventure through the movie adaptations and what they got right. Grab yourself a half-pint at the Green Dragon inn as we discuss our strong Merry and Pippin energy, how Steph's love of 'sword women' led to...

Borahae! We're speaking to actor, host and comedian Ann Pornel (she/her) about international K-Pop superstars BTS (a.ka. Bangtan Sonyeondan a.k.a Bangtan Boys a.k.a. Bulletproof Boy Scouts). Join us as we take you on an informative, mildly unhinged, and extremely horny backstage tour of the seven band members and their various personalities. Discover what it means to have a 'bias', why they starte...

Moon prism power! We chat with comedy writer Brandon Hackett (he/him) about the magical girl that launched a thousand transformation sequences; Sailor Moon! We talk about North American versus Japanese versions, how Sailor Moon got Steph addicted to the internet, why Darien/Mamoru should stop dating 15 year olds, and why everything is 100% gayer than you thought. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part...

Stars! Planets! The vast and terrifying expanse immediately above our heads! Kyah and Steph chat with comedian and shining star, Nkasi Ogbonnah (she/her), as we orbit her favourite fandom - SPACE! Learn all about superstar astronauts, game-changing scientific developments, high-flying (but not necessarily space-faring) billionaires and why space exploration should be for everyone. Produced by Andr...

*tongue pop*! Today we're kiki-ing with our favourite queen, Nicky Nasrallah (he/him) (a.k.a Selena Vyle , she/her) as we take a closer lewk at the eleganza extravaganza of RuPaul's Drag Race! Listen in on some piping hot tea about the most iconic Ru girls, the impact of toxic fans, how RuPaul has defined 'good' drag (for better or for worse) and why Nicky will flip his wig if you do not watch Unt...

It's bullet time! This week writer/gamer Ashley Cooper (she/her) shows how deep the rabbit hole goes as we talk about; The Matrix Trilogy! Plug in to all of the movie's iconic moments (and their corresponding mouth noises), the OG viral marketing campaign, the pleather aesthetic that defined a generation and how trans-ness is programmed into The Matrix's code. Whoa. This episode was recorded befor...

Calling all Scoobies! We're talking about the fandom that changed Kyah's ENTIRE LIFE - the cult-hit TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Enjoy villains that gave us the wiggins, the great Bangel/Spuffy debate, how Buffy brought us together as a real life couple, and the challenges of continuing to love something with some PROBLEMATIC people attached (here's looking at you, Mr. Whedon).  Produced by...

It's showtime! In our inaugural episode, we are joined by the always brilliant host of I Hate It But I Love It : Jocelyn Geddie (she/her) for a peek behind the curtain of the fandom that you didn't realize could be a fandom; Musical Flops! Come delight in two fascinating failures - Carrie: The Musical and Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark - and talk set malfunctions, broadway sized egos, HOW THESE EVEN...