You’ve heard all the world’s a stage. But have you ever stopped to consider that all the world might be FanFiction? Return guest Maddy Casale drops by for a continuation and an examination of all things FanFiction. MaddyLibs, Hobama, Shifting, and more all this week on Academia!

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Thanks for all the love and support, Academics! Final episode coming next week May 17th.

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This week, we put the Real in Reality… TV. And who better to do it with than lifelong reality tv fan, and recent reality tv star Ashmal Ali (Couple to Throuple)! From Dance Moms to Flavor of Love, from food network producers to dating show contestants, one thing’s for sure: you can’t blame the edit.

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From coily to curly, waves to bangs - in this episode, no strand is left uncurled. Asia Martin joins us this week to talk all things natural hair. Listen in as we discuss hair phases, DIY styles, which hair products are Evil and more!

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We’re Lucy and Alexi and you’re listening to Academia with none other than Evan Mills (Second City, JFL, Troy Bolton in his high school’s production of High School Musical). Whether you’re Stuck in the Suburbs or a Girl of the 21st Century, this episode is for you! From behind the scenes featurette culture to the legacy of Kenny Ortega, one thing’s for sure, we’re all in this together.

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This ep is full of natural essences,

flavors, and more. Savannah DesOrmeaux stops by to talk all things seltzer. The impact of La Croix, the perfect after meal beverage,  and the power of an Olivia Rodrigo spin class. All this and more on this week’s episode.

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This week Academia goes to combat… stage combat. Shoshanna Green drops in for a deep dive into violence without harm. Get ready for stage zombies, sword culture, and even stunts in heels — all this and more! Just remember to put peanut butter in your stage blood so it comes out in the wash!

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Who let the dogs out? No one, they’re well trained! Dwayne Colbert stops by the podcast this week to discuss Dog Parenting. How do dogs communicate? What breeds are the most excitable? Are VR headsets the new WiiFit? Find out the answer to all these and more on this week’s episode!

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Calling all Academics! Grab your textbooks, highlighters, and your favorite graphing calculator! It’s an end of the year Syllabus Review! Alexi and Lucy sit down for the ultimate look back on all the topics that made us laugh, cry, and yeah… think this year.

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Are You Afraid of the Dark? (Us too). Jordan Stafford drops by Academia to discuss irrational fears. Birds, superstitions, large fabrics, and more. Listen in to find out what sends a shiver down our spines!

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