Not About The Weather

2016 SPECIAL: our ultimate hypes and gripes of the year we're glad to see the back of. Mitch is a Gilmore fan elated, but is slowly losing faith in Apple and the way their locked-in products forces the hand of users. Donya has no time for Hollywood’s whitewashing, while Karen has all the time in the world for what Disney is doing to create more diverse films. Also, Donya really REALLY wants you to watch Voltron before the second season drops* (*given the release date of this episode, it has now, in fact, dropped) and somewhat unexpectedly, Rogue One was a movie that decidedly split our hosts - one of us did not like it at all. This episode is part one of two - hear about 2016 from the rest of our hosts on episode 11!

#ANA - Ask NATW Anything: "I love binge-watching and have just finished all of my shows. What are your favorite shows to binge-watch on Netflix (other than the ones everyone talks about)?"

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This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought, Mitchel Clow and Donya Abramo.

Resources/Recommendations:

Resistance Radio - Rogue One SpecialStar Wars Minute PodcastRidley Scott Won't Cast "Mohammad so-and-so" in ExodusGilmore Guys PodcastVoltron Season 2 Speculation

Featuring old college pals Timothy Omundson and Richard Speight Jr. - separately, not together, unfortunately. We ain't that fancy. Also, we promise the title comes from one of our guests and does not reflect our own sentiments.

Along with our main chat about creating Kings of Con and directing Supernatural, Rich draws back the curtain on the reality of conventions as a business and what makes a con guest succeed or flop, and also delves a little deeper about his character Gabriel and the canon of Supernatural's angels in general. 

Tim joined us at Oz Comic-Con 2016 where we discussed transferring Galavant from screen to stage, the entire messy world of television ratings, cancellations and planned series endings (Psych, Supernatural...) and the fact that his eagerness has caused a certain Hamilton cast member to take out some extra insurance against sabotage. 

For context, we've bracket these live-recorded interviews with our own discussion of the craft of interviewing at conventions and some of our best and worst personal experiences. You can skip to 17:08 for Richard's interview and 1:02:17 for Timothy's. The Richard Speight recording really showcases just how much great content gets lost when turning a lengthy interview into a short feature article and our as-yet-unreleased Timothy Omundson content is a great example of how non-time-sensitive interviews sometimes get put on the backburner and don't get the time in the sun they deserve.

Each episode, our Not About The Weather hosts and their guests will bring an obsession to share and a grievance to air from the their experiences in the world of pop culture, fandom, or sometimes, just plain old life.

#ANA - Ask NATW Anything: "What's your favorite kind of interview? Like in person one on one, roundtables, written responses, on the phone, panel Q&A, etc..."

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This episode’s hosts are: Natalie Fisher and Donya Abramo.

This episode features pre-recorded interviews with: Richard Speight, Jr. and Timothy Omundson.

Resources/Recommendations:

Kings of Con Indiegogo

Kings of Con - Episode One

Comic-Con HQ - Free Trial Available

Natalie's Richard Speight, Jr. feature article based on this interview

"Stars Getting Rich Off Fan Conventions" - The Hollywood Reporter

Galavant Season Two Opening Number

Alan Menken's Tweet Thread After Galavant Cancellation

Will Supernatural End At 300 Episodes?

Tim Omundson's Live Action Voltron Short

Paul Dini on Young Justice Cancellation - The Mary Sue

Supernatural and American Crime screenwriter Davy Perez joins us to share stories about his first SPN episode "American Nightmare," and what might be coming up next in season 12. We talk continuity (how does a brand-new staff writer pull off a well-executed throwback to twelve seasons of canon, and what are some of the past episodes that most shaped Davy's interpretation of the Winchesters?) the influence of Catholic guilt, and what's in store for Castiel in Davy's next episode, which is currently shooting.

We also discuss his experience as a successful applicant for the much-lauded Disney/ABC writing program, the on- and off-screen diversity of American Crime and the difference in structure of the various writers' rooms he's been a part of, including the current process over at Supernatural HQ. 

Each episode, our Not About The Weather hosts and their guests will bring an obsession to share and a grievance to air from the their experiences in the world of pop culture, fandom, or sometimes, just plain old life.

#ANA - Ask NATW Anything: Directly from the SPN production offices, and not passive aggressive in any way at all: "What's the most obnoxious thing you do to a co-worker? (including but not limited to the things on their desk)"

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This episode’s hosts are: Natalie Fisher and Ariana Quiñónez.

Our special guest is: Davy Perez.

Resources/Recommendations:

Supernatural tops polls for Democrats and Republicans

ABC's American Crime A Blueprint For Diversity Behind Camera

Supernatural paints humanity as Sam and Dean's greatest threat

Andrew Dabb on Castiel-centric episodes

Disney/ABC Writing Program

Davy's Blog

Live television events that stopped our various nations, more shows we'd want to see Netflix revivals of, and the surprising movies that we didn't expect to get shook by... Natalie and Donya are joined by our extended podcasting fam Kristen, who gives us her thoughts on the schadenfreude of tagged hate and Twitter spoilers (and also some hot gossip about how Karen arranges her bookshelves.) There's a little bit of Gilmore, a little bit of Fantastic Beasts, and some serious ranting about the double standards for female directors.

Each episode, our Not About The Weather hosts and their guests will bring an obsession to share and a grievance to air from the their experiences in the world of pop culture, fandom, or sometimes, just plain old life.

#ANA - Ask NATW Anything: "Is there something everyone you know is into that you just can't be bothered with even though you think you might like it?"

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This episode’s hosts are: Natalie Fisher and Donya Abramo.

Our special guest is: Kristen Kranz.

Resources/Recommendations:

Your Name trailer - subbed

Your Name trailer - dubbed

Teen Wolf Gilmore Girls AU

Jill Soloway New Yorker interview

Kathleen Kennedy Variety interview

Celebrities Read Mean Tweets

Crowded House at Sydney Opera House, 1996 - Distant Sun

Crowded House at Sydney Opera House, 2016 - full concert

Australia's national experience of the Crowded House live broadcast

The Crown vs The Badlands: two extremely different interpretations of nobility in miniseries format, and we're obsessed with both. It's also Karen's actual birthday, but she doesn't appreciate greeting cards of obligation. Mitch wants others to a) travel to their dream destinations and b) keep their sickness to themselves, and Donya just wants a break from all of the madness.

Each episode, our Not About The Weather hosts and their guests will bring an obsession to share and a grievance to air from the their experiences in the world of pop culture, fandom, or sometimes, just plain old life.

#ANA - Ask NATW Anything: "HOW IS KAREN CELEBRATING HER BIRTHDAY?! And what would everyone arrange for Karen's birthday if money and laws of physics were no issue?“

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This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought, Mitchel Clow and Donya Abramo.

Resources/Recommendations:

Katamari Damacy trailer

The Crown trailer

Into the Badlands trailer

U.S. ELECTION SPECIAL: Will Tuesday, November 8th be the end of the world as we know it? In our first ever themed episode, we're joined by British political activist Megan, who's traveled to the States to volunteer on the Hillary Clinton campaign, in order to talk about the aspects of the election cycle that have gotten us the most fired up - everything from the Will and Grace reunion to why non-compulsory voting is a thing. Brittany defends her Republican friends, Ariana's glad that people now believe that racism still exists, Megan's got a laundry list of happy and hopeful Hillary hypes, and Natalie's just excited for the Secretary of Balloons.

Please note that this episode contains very partisan views about the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election. While Not About The Weather will always be a show grounded in personal opinion, we appreciate that some people may not wish to hear two hours of intense political discussion on a podcast they signed up to purely for pop culture commentary. If that's how you feel, we fully understand this and encourage you to skip this episode and return to us next week when things will be back to normal. 

BUT DO GO AND VOTE, PLEASE.

Each episode, our Not About The Weather hosts and their guests will bring an obsession to share and a grievance to air from the their experiences in the world of pop culture, fandom, or sometimes, just plain old life.

#ANA - Ask NATW Anything: "If Trump wins, we can officially relocate things to Australia, right?"

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This episode’s hosts are: Natalie Fisher, Ariana Quiñónez and Brittany Lovely.

Our special guest is: Megan Bentall.

Resources/Recommendations:

Will and Grace Election Special Reunion

Joe Biden goes to Costco

Bill and Balloons

Bill and Balloons, The Sequel

Obama and the Trump Supporter

Great reasons to vote for Hillary

Find a polling place!

Know your rights to take off work!

J.K. Rowling is, as usual, everyone's problematic fave, and Ariana reminds us of some of the Harry Potter universe's highest and lowest points - canon nonwithstanding. Less problematic: Brittany's discovery of the legendary Ursula K Le Guin, and Natalie's return to reading her comfy old Trixie Belden mysteries. Also, The Only Gilmore Girl returns as Brit explains her stress over people engaging with her about her favorite shows. Where does this possessiveness come from? Does everyone experience it? And do we have any Republican listeners? If so... sorry about the intro.

Each episode, our Not About The Weather hosts and their guests will bring an obsession to share and a grievance to air from the their experiences in the world of pop culture, fandom, or sometimes, just plain old life.

#ANA - Ask NATW Anything: "What do you think of Donald Glover casting as Lando?"

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This episode’s hosts are: Natalie Fisher, Ariana Quiñónez and Brittany Lovely.

Resources/Recommendations:

Remus/Sirius in canon

The Shoebox Project

Ilvermorny's Questionable History

Ursula K Le Guin - Library of America

Trixie Belden bibliography

The Thinning trailer

Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life trailer

Donald Glover's letter about quitting Community

Hollywood Reporter - 7-Year-Old's review of Return of the Jedi

The Nintendo Switch is bothering Mitch, Karen's carin' for the live action Assassin's Creed, and Donya wants you to Ask Her About Her Feminist Agenda. If you're wondering about metaphorically cutting your cable cord or keeping said cord around for The Great British Bake Off all whilst enjoying your depressing dystopian novels in the peace and quiet of the apocalypse, then this episode is for you.

Each episode, our Not About The Weather hosts and their guests will bring an obsession to share and a grievance to air from the their experiences in the world of pop culture, fandom, or sometimes, just plain old life.

#ANA - Ask NATW Anything: "How can I juggle all the shows in the world that Natalie keeps reccing to me?“

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Visit natwpodcast.com or email [email protected] for more information about our shows. Feel free to leave us your questions or comments through any of these mediums!

This episode’s hosts are: Karen Rought, Mitchel Clow and Donya Abramo.

Resources/Recommendations:

First look at Nintendo Switch

Why Does Nintendo Keep Giving Gamers What They Don't Want?

The Chelsea Cain situation, summarized

Mockingbird on Comixology

SciShow YouTube Channel

Superfruit YouTube Channel

Assassin's Creed Trailer

The Great British Bake-Off

Is Jane the Virgin the only good comedy currently on television? Is any Funko Pop really worth three hundred dollars? It's been ten years - will Natalie ever shut up about The History Boys? Has there ever been a Broadway original cast change grief period quite like Hamilton's? Also, Karen rejoices at the potential of another Rick Riordan fan, and Sebastian Stan is really bad at social media.

Each episode, our Not About The Weather hosts and their guests will bring an obsession to share and a grievance to air from the their experiences in the world of pop culture, fandom, or sometimes, just plain old life.

#ANA - Ask NATW Anything: "2016 has been quite a mess, if you ask me. What do you think is the best thing that’s happened in 2016?"

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Visit natwpodcast.com or email [email protected] for more information about our shows. Feel free to leave us your questions or comments through any of these mediums!

This episode’s hosts are: Natalie Fisher, Karen Rought, Brittany Lovely and Donya Abramo.

Resources/Recommendations:

"Magic to Do" from Pippin

Funko Pop Price Guide

Magnus Chase Book Hype Episode

Rick Riordan on Twitter

Sebastian Stan on Instagram

The CW App

Natalie's Really Melodramatic History Boys Blog Post

Welcome to Not About The Weather, a new pop culture commentary podcast from the team behind Not Another Teen Wolf Podcast and friends! In our inaugural episode, we attempt to explain how this podcast is actually going to go: each week, our hosts, no matter who they may be, will bring to the table an obsession to share and a grievance to air from the their experiences in the world of pop culture, fandom, or sometimes, just plain old life.

In this episode, Ariana has a grievance with Mitch’s Potter movie obsession, Natalie shows up to the Supernatural fandom 15 minutes late with Starbucks, and Karen hates mornings.

#ANA - Ask NATW Anything: "Am I anti-feminist because I want to watch Supergirl now that Tyler Hoechlin is on board?"

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This episode’s hosts are: Natalie Fisher, Karen Rought, Mitch Clow and Ariana Quiñónez. 

Resources/Recommendations:

Movies in 15 Minutes - Prisoner of Azkaban

NaNoWriMo

Sweet/Vicious

Pitch

(Whyyyy.)