Just in time for the Memorial Day weekend box office, a sequel 36 years in the making is returning excited audiences to the ‘Danger Zone.’ “Top Gun: Maverick” is a soaring success of action, nostalgia, and story. Today on the Fan Effect Podcast our hosts Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen dive deeply (after a spoiler-free first segment) into the legacy and launch of the new “Top Gun” movie with 'Saints and Sinners: True Crime and the History of the West' Podcast host, Chad Mortenson. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

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Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of May 13, 2022.  First, a new Star Trek series with a "strange" concept of just telling interesting sci-fi stories with likable characters in ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.’ A couple of truth-is-more-fantastic-than-fiction dramatic options include ‘The Offer,’ a weekly series that tells the story behind the making of ‘The Godfather;’ and ‘Operation Mincemeat,’ which tells an amazing and tense true story from World War II involving espionage and disinformation. Those who have been missing Mike Myers, he's back with a comedy series called ‘The Pentaverate’ in which he plays no less than 8 different roles. For the kids, you have the animated movie ‘Marmaduke’ on Netflix based on a comic strip that no young kid has probably ever heard of, but it has a cute and funny dog in it.

Also, make sure you listen to the end of the clip to find out how you can win two seats for an early screening of the new ‘Downton Abbey’ Film next week at the Megaplex Theaters!

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

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After a bit of a delay, the Fan Effect crew is ready to dive deeply into “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” Hosts Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen are joined by the Pop Knowledge blogger’ Natalie Mollinet to dissect this “Strange” sequel, which takes you to the darker side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Steeped in Marvel lore, stunning cinematography, beautiful horror vibes, and a fantastic soundtrack, the film is a hit with Marvel fans of the more mature variety. Today we have some tips and insights into getting even more out of this genre and multiverse spanning film. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

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Can you believe FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention 2022 is four months away?!! We can’t! Horror fans are excited about some ‘Scream’ingly cool guest just announced for the September mega event. FanX Founder Dan Farr joins host Andy Farnsworth to talk about the new celebrity guest announcements, reminisce about past events, and tease upcoming FanX fun. Want to save on your FanX tickets? Use discount code ‘KSLFANS’ at FanX.com for a 15% discount!

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

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Fan Effect's two resident Star Wars experts, Andy Farnsworth and Dan Spindle (from KSL 5 TV) form a Dyad on Star Wars Day to discuss the new Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer, and reminisce about their favorite moments and lines from the galaxy far, far away.  They also debate which are the best movies from each trilogy, and which are their favorites.  Is Rian Johnson a modern-day Frank Capra? Is Rogue One the best of all 11 movies?  Should the finale of The Clone Wars animated series have been shown in theaters?  Would you watch "The Adventures of Chopper & K2SO?"

Join us as we say together, May the Fourth Be With You!

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Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of April 22, 2022. It’s a wide selection of entertainment options this weekend with something for people of all different tastes. The family-friendly favorite is Dreamworks’ “The Bad Guys “ in theaters which everyone can enjoy. For a more grown-up comedy, “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent“ stars Nicolas Cage as Nick cage, in a hilarious, meta, buddy-comedy with Pedro Pascal. For sports fans who enjoyed the “Last Dance” documentary miniseries, Apple TV’s “They Call Me Magic” could be magic. Also available this weekend, but not screened is Viking Drama “The Northman” and the return of “The Flight Attendant” on HBO Max. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

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The long-awaited and long-plagued third installment of The Fantastic Beasts franchise finally is in theaters, but does the movie return to the magic we muggles have gotten used to in the ever-expanding Wizarding World of Harry Potter? “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” might be getting mixed reviews from the press, but on this episode of Fan Effect hosts Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen are joined by the Pop Knowledge blogger’ Natalie Mollinet, to take a deeper look at what us “Potterheads” might think of it. The first segment is spoiler-free, then listen at your own peril. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and  KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

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Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of April 8, 2022. “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” runs into the theaters as a sequel to the 2020 surprise hit. For the grown-ups, there's Michael Bay's latest movie, “Ambulance”  that you might need some motion sickness meds to get through; Espionage twists and turns with Chris Pine and Thandiwe Newton in “All The Old Knives;” Gary Oldman leading a team of failed British spies in the streaming series “Slow Horses”. Finally, we've got an outstanding and inspiring documentary great for all ages about swimming and surfing legend Duke Kahanamoku called “Waterman” that you should definitely make time for!

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

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Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of April 1, 2022. There are some dark viewing choices this weekend within the Marvel universe. DisneyPlus’ new series Moon Knight is now streaming, as a sort of psychological thriller aspect, think twice about watching this one with your younger kids and tweens, especially right before bed. In the theaters is Morbius, an offshoot of the Spider-Man multi-verse, this dark horror-type thriller is filled with blood, death, scary bats, and is not for younger audiences. Now for a grown-up comedy Netflix,’ The Bubble about making a blockbuster movie during the pandemic will be a hit if you like the humor of director Judd Apatow. And finally a funny show for kids; ParamountPlus has a new live-action/animated sequel series to Nickelodeon’s The Fairly OddParents, The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

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Can you believe it's been six months since FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention 2021?! Now we only have another six months to prepare for the 2022 event this September at the Salt Palace. In this episode of the Fan Effect Podcast, FanX founder Dan Farr discusses the recently announced first round of guests for FanX 2022! Including bringing back a big name and very beloved star. They also take a look back at the success of the 2021 convention and look forward to how to get the most bang for your buck in September. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

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