Fandom Hybrid Podcast

On this episode of the Fandom Hybrid Podcast, we discuss the new Disney+ animated series, Marvel's What If...?. Narrated by Jeffrey Wright as The Watcher, the series delves into the possibilities of the multiverse and asks what if the events we know from the MCU happened in a different way. The first episode, titled "What If...Captain Carter were the First Avenger?", shows how one seemingly small decision can change the course of history.

As Steve Rogers prepares to take the Super Soldier serum, Peggy Carter decides to stay on the main floor with the other "esteemed" guests, instead of going upstairs. As a bomber puts the project in jeopardy, Peggy makes a decision that will change the events from Captain America: The First Avenger as we know them.

On this episode of the Fandom Hybrid Podcast, we are celebrating a milestone: our 100th episode!!! We decided to do a free-for-all and just discuss nerdy stuff. Anthony starts out the conversation by asking Hanako, Lorrie, and Mike about their Funko obsession/collections. We also discuss our favorite nerdy items that we own, Dragon*Con and other fan conventions we have all attended, favorite (and not-so-favorite) celebrity encounters at fan conventions, and what we hope to add to the podcast for the next 100 episodes.

We would like to give a huge shout out to our listeners - thank you for supporting us, giving us constructive criticism, and for sharing your love of the show with us. We hope you'll stick around for the next 100.

On this episode of the FHP, we discuss the fifth episode of Shadow and Bone. An injured Mal returns to the base camp, only to set off again when a mission to the Little Palace is presented to another soldier. Alina's attempt to have a little fun before the Winter Fete puts here within sight of a pursuer. As Kaz and crew prepare for their own mission, some new information gives him pause. Alina takes another step towards leaving her past behind. Events during the Winter Fete reveals sinister motives for several of its attendees. Mal and Kirigan finally come face-to-face. Alina learns the truth about the Fold from an unlikely source. Revelations at the Winter Fete puts everyone in unfamiliar and dangerous circumstances. Kirigan is betrayed by someone close to him. Destinies become intertwined in unexpected ways.

This episode was originally recorded on June 13, 2021.

On this episode of the Fandom Hybrid Podcast, the full crew gets together to discuss the fourth episode of Loki. As they begin to accept their fate on Lamentis, Loki and Sylvie inadvertently create a nexus event that gives them a reprieve - even if it means finding themselves in TVA custody. As Mobius and Hunter B-15 begin to question the TVA's motives, Judge Renslayer works diligently to cover her tracks. Loki is forced to confront a memory from his past. Sylvie and Loki's appearance before the Time Keepers reveals a shocking truth. Renslayer finds herself in a compromising position, while Loki is forced to deal with a different reality.

This episode was originally recorded on July 1, 2021.

On this episode of the Fandom Hybrid Podcast, we discuss the fourth episode of Shadow and Bone. Mal volunteers for a mission that may get him closer to reuniting with Alina. Alina begins to bond with General Kirigan. Tensions are high between Nina and her Fjerdan captor. Kaz, Inej, Jesper, and Arken start to finalize their plans for getting into the little palace.  Alina frees herself so that she can fully focus on her Grisha training. Mal's mission is ultimately successful, but extracts a heavy price.

This episode was originally recorded on June 1, 2021.

On this episode of the Fandom Hybrid Podcast, we discuss the heartbreaking, jaw-dropping season one finale of Invincible. Mark fights for his life, and for the fate of the planet against an enemy he never saw coming. In the aftermath, everyone tries to pick up the pieces and figure out how to move forward while still trying to figure out how to prepare for the inevitable threat they will soon face.

This episode was originally recorded on May 21, 2021.

On this episode of the FHP, we discuss the third episode of the Disney + series, Loki. Having followed the Loki variant through a portal, Loki finds himself back at the TVA as the variant tries to locate the Time Keepers. Using a TemPad to escape Judge Renslayer's attempts to prune them, the Lokis find themselves on planet Lamentis, whose destruction is imminent, judging by the planet that is on a slow collision course. Loki and the variant - who goes by the name Sylvie - learn a little about each other as they attempt to find a way to get off of the planet before it is destroyed. However, things don't quite go the way they planned, and even as Loki picks up a few new magic tricks, it seems to be not enough to save them. Oh, and Sylvie also divulges to Loki that the TVA is made up of variants that were stolen from the Sacred Timeline. Oops.

This episode was recorded on June 24, 2021.