The Fandom Show

Roll up with a couple friends, a couple dice and all the snacks you can muster because this week we're gathering around the table top with performer, game designer and theatre creator, Julian Frid (he/him) to discuss his experience as a player and creator of INDIE TABLETOP ROLE PLAYING GAMES! We chat about the joy of mutual hallucination, why more failure is more fun, swords vs. can openers, genre specific win conditions and some wonderfully weird game mechanics that use everything from text messages to candles to Jenga towers. Plus, we learn how Julian and his writing partner went from playing their own homebrew D&D campaign to publishing a TTRPG of their very own.

To learn more about Julian's game Sine, check out the Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oxgamettrpg/sine-a-story-driven-rpg

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This week we're chatting with illustrator and amateur cryptid historian, Ben O'Neil, about the big hairy phenomenon that people are dying to lay their eyes on; BIGFOOT. We talk about the Macleans magazine story that 'broke' (read: stole) the story, woodworking pranks, the famous Patterson-Gimlin film (and its possible debunking), conspiracy theories, Bigfoot hunting laws, carefully preserved butt prints and why the reality of Bigfoot is sort of beside the point. Plus, Ben breaks Steph's brain with the reveal of - what appears to be - a very weird reality show murder confession.

The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch on The From Superheroes YouTube Channel

Want to learn more about this as well as all our episodes, and get access to even more fandom? Check us out at Patreon.com/TheFandomShow

Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes

Grab your commander deck, because this week we're talking to comedian and actor, Andy Hull (he/him) to tap into the world's most popular collectible card game; MAGIC: THE GATHERING. We discuss some of the world's best game design, armoured seagulls, elegant works of card art, collectors items, how Post Malone got 'the one ring', and what our favourite TV shows might look like as Magic decks. Plus, some great tips and tricks for getting into Magic without breaking the bank.

The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch on The From Superheroes YouTube Channel

Want to learn more about this as well as all our episodes, and get access to even more fandom? Check us out at Patreon.com/TheFandomShow

Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes

Oel ngati kameie! Get zapped into a big blue cat alien body because today we are joined by comedian and actor Lance Oribello (he/him) on a journey through the paradise planet of Pandora to talk about AVATAR (the James Cameron one). We discuss the spectacle of the original movie, incredible feats of filmmaking technology, motion capture performances, the 'post-avatar' blues, peaceful life-affirming ecosystems and why the Na'vi are firmly opposed to the concept of wheels. Plus, we get in touch with Earth mother and learn a little bit of conversational Na'vi.

The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch on The From Superheroes YouTube Channel

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Get kidnapped by mind-flayers and form an adventuring party because today we're joined by DM and podcast host, Travis Ryans (they/them) for a quest into the sprawling realm of BALDUR'S GATE! We discuss loveable (and eminently romanceable) party characters, incredibly flexible game mechanics, deadly lake dives, all-bard parties and the many many spreadsheets it must have taken to make this game a reality. Plus, we discuss the moral difficulties of an 'evil' playthrough, and why you should always always always always sit in chairs.

The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch on The From Superheroes YouTube Channel

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FOR THE HONOR OF GREYSKULL! Today we are once again joined by guest co-host Jocelyn Geddie(she/her) to discuss a near and dear fandom of the lovely Stephanie Malek (she/her). That's right, it's the animated show that served as inspiration for the Fandom Show; SHE-RA! We chat about the original 80s cartoon, what changes were made for the Netflix reboot, the battle for queer representation, voice acting, cartoon chemistry, saving cats, the power of friendship and how good stories can impact us at any age. Plus, we take a trip to Princess Prom and crown ourselves an unexpected Prom King.

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WITNESS ME! Today we are joined by guest co-host Jocelyn Geddie (she/her) who is lending her mechanical arm to our collective and metaphorical war rig, so we might interview our very own host Kyah Green (they/them) on one of their all time favourite films; MAD MAX FURY ROAD. We talk about outrageously detailed world-building, a disastrous production that never should have resulted in a finished film, death-defying stunts, sneaky feminism, what constitutes a 'plot' and why Kyah refers to this film as 'a violence ballet'. Plus, we play 'Smash or Be Smashed'! What a day! What a lovely day!

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Grab your ukulele and hamburger backpack, because it's time to save the universe with a bunch of friendly gems. This week, we're chatting with actress and film editor, Kinley Mochrie (she/her) about the weird, beloved little cartoon that grew into a gamechanging cultural force; STEPHEN UNIVERSE! We discuss alien politics, goofy little brothers, implicit and explicit queer themes, the huge hurdles that creator, Rebecca Sugar, overcame to make the show, and how empathy is the greatest galaxy-saving weapon of all. Plus, Kyah goes on a passionate rant about the importance of filler episodes.

The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch on The From Superheroes YouTube Channel

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Live from Toronto, it's a new episode! This week we're talking to improviser and sketch comedian, Matt McCready (he/him) about the weekly sketch show that launched a thousand careers: SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE! Buckle up, because we're talking about iconic casts, stand out sketches, what makes a good (or bad) host, musical guests, cultural talking points, the insane behind the scenes schedule and why Lorne Michaels is probably the best and worst thing about the show. Plus, we challenge Matt's knowledge with a game of 'guess the SNL catchphrase'.

The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch on The From Superheroes YouTube Channel

Want to learn more about this as well as all our episodes, and get access to even more fandom? Check us out at Patreon.com/TheFandomShow

Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes

Jellicle songs for Jellicle cats! Put on your best spandex leotard and get ready to prowl because we're chatting with comedian, writer and musical lover, Brandon Hackett about the world's first mega musical: CATS! Get ready for library cassette rentals, T.S. Elliott, leg warmers, the actual translation of 'jellicle', the failures (and successes!) of the movie adaptation, and why Cats is both the gayest and horniest musical ever committed to the stage. Plus, we decide which fictional cats go to the heavy side lair and which ones die in a ditch.

The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch on The From Superheroes YouTube Channel

Want to learn more about this as well as all our episodes, and get access to even more fandom? Check us out at Patreon.com/TheFandomShow

Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes