Fandom is for everyone...at least it should be. Host Abby Pasion reflects on her experience growing up as a nerdy outcast and how she found a new home within fandom communities—the very same communities where toxic gatekeeping and elitism still keep many others out. How do we create more welcoming and supportive fandom spaces? What responsibility do fans have in shaping these spaces? Is there a level of gatekeeping necessary to keep fandom communities "pure" (whatever that means)? Tune in to find out more!