This session, we're looking at the topic of theater geeks, that infatuation with live (or broadcast) stage entertainment. Joining us for the discussion are two unabashed fans of stage productions, Joy Piedmont (of the Reality Bomb podcast) and Robyn Jordan (of Black Girls Create and the #WizardTeam podcast)!

Joined by Kayti Burt of Den of Geek, we tour the many gifts the geek fandoms have been given in the last twelve months, including film, television, music, books, and more.

Joined by stand-up comedian and writer Riley Silverman, we look at what is means to make a career out of comedy, and how one can retain their sanity in the pursuit. (...Maybe.)

Joined by guests Chip (of This Week in Time Travel) and Lauren (voiceover artist and podcaster), we look at the topic of cartoons -- specifically, enjoying them as an adult even if they are produced and targeted primarily to a younger audience.

This time, In Defense Of is going on the offensive. Joined by Joy Piedmont of Reality Bomb, and Don Klees of Acorn Media, we discuss the horrible persistence of fandom gatekeeping, and how true fan acceptance and inclusion does more to preserve and promote IP than those that encapsulate and exclude.

Podcast host Josh Liston of On the Bubble joins us to discuss how fans react, and even rally to save programs slated for cancellation.

Who says muggles can't enjoy a good quidditch match? We talk with Jack Lennard, founder-director of the Quidditch Premier League about the sport, its growing popularity, and the league itself!

Get your "mise en place", foodies! We're joined by podcaster, TV editor, and previous IDO guest Wil to discuss geeking out in the kitchen, and fanatical appreciation of recipes, culinary gadgetry, and the art of cooking.

Joined by players past and present from Sea Tea Improv, Huge Theater, and other companies, we say "yes and" to a conversation about improvisational performance, and the personalities that get immersed in it!

Happy Holidays! Joined by Nicole Mazza of the Terminus Podcast, we compose our holiday list of some of the many gifts the geek community has unwrapped in 2017.