The Fandom Show

Set your phasers to stun and get ready to go where no person has gone before. This week we are joined by Shannon Lahaie (she/her) for a hilarious, heartwarming, in-depth, and occasionally tearful conversation about STAR TREK: The Next Generation. We give an in-depth run down of the key characters, most mind-blowing episodes and why Star Trek serves as an important moral compass for so many people. We discuss the value of aspirational heroes, the panoply of daddy issues, Gene Roddenberry's weak points and some healthy criticism re: misogyny and militarism. Plus a fan's take on how it feels to be an OFFICIAL part of the Star Trek canon. #startrekkisscam

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Grab some butter, sugar, and flour and get ready for our SWEETEST episode yet. This week we're talking to Great Canadian Baking Show (Season Six) contestant, Jomar Manzano (he/him). We chat about the unattainable glory of Easy Bake Ovens, why chocolate chip cookies are the Smash Bros of baking, what it was like to compete in the olympics of amateur bakes, how baking doesn't need to be euro-centric and why fancy, instagram-ready desserts will never beat those baked with love. PLUS we take out a copyright for the Cake Cinematic Universe and Jomar serves up some PIPING HOT insider secrets any home baker will love.

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We are SO excited about today's episode that we might just need to hide under a cardboard box. This week we're talking about Metal Gear Solid with voice actor, screenwriter, bonafide legend, Solid Snake himself - David Hayter (he/him). We chat about the origins of Metal Gear, the incredible, intricate mind of Hideo Kojima, how Snake's voice evolved over the years, and what makes this story so compelling (and so hard to compare to other stealth games. Sorry, Splinter Cell). Plus, David drops some HOT TAKES about the game and some bonus insights into David's genre-defining work as the screenwriter for X-Men and Watchmen.

We're going to doing a LIVE episode of The Fandom Show on Twitch as part of Extra Life's Game Day, a 24 hour gaming marathon on November 5th, 2022. With all proceeds going to support Sick Kids Hospital. Hosted by The From Superheroes Network with a variety of events including; gaming, live podcast tapings, watch parties, and more surprises to be planned. VISIT EXTRALIFE.FROMSUPERHEROES.COM TODAY to donate, learn more, and follow us on twitch so that you don't miss it.

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Paddle down the creek and climb into your best friend's window, because this week we're talking to writer and journalist, JP Larocque (they/them) about that 90s teen classic, Dawson's Creek. Get bundled up in a cozy J. Crew sweater vest and get ready to talk about love triangles, sex pacts, Kevin Willamson's self-aware meta dialogue, some STEAMY behind the scenes gossip that only ice cream can soothe, and why Dawson himself is a cautionary tale for screenwriters.

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We're going to doing a LIVE episode of The Fandom Show on Twitch as part of Extra Life's Game Day, a 24 hour gaming marathon on November 5th, 2022. With all proceeds going to support Sick Kids Hospital. Hosted by The From Superheroes Network with a variety of events including; gaming, live podcast tapings, watch parties, and more surprises to be planned. VISIT EXTRALIFE.FROMSUPERHEROES.COM TODAY to donate, learn more, and follow us on twitch so that you don't miss it.

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Find a handsome alien and fall in love because this week we're absolutely delighted to chat with Marvel comics writer, Bioware narrative designer and novelist, Sam Maggs (she/her), about the game that changed her life; Mass Effect. We talk about our favorite companions, great (and not so great) romances, why nerdy tattoos can make for a great resume and Sam gives us a peek behind the scenes of writing for Bioware games.

We're going to doing a LIVE episode of The Fandom Show on Twitch as part of Extra Life's Game Day, a 24 hour gaming marathon on November 5th, 2022. With all proceeds going to support Sick Kids Hospital. Hosted by The From Superheroes Network with a variety of events including; gaming, live podcast tapings, watch parties, and more surprises to be planned. VISIT EXTRALIFE.FROMSUPERHEROES.COM TODAY to donate, learn more, and follow us on twitch so that you don't miss it.

Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network.

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Make a martini (shaken, not stirred) because this week we're talking with accomplished comic writer and podcast host, Andrew Wheeler (he/him), about the world-famous spy with a license to kill; Bond. James Bond. We discuss the changing definition of glamour over the decades, the evolving politics of Bond Villains and Bond Women (NOT GIRLS), how pagers were once considered 'gadgets' and some theories as to which delicious-looking man will be the next 007.

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This week, we had an absolute meltdown talking to actor and comedian Ajahnis Charley (they/them) about Sonic The Hedgehog. Did you know that there were exactly THREE BAJILLION characters in the Sonic The Hedgehog universe? We certainly didn't. Google along as we learn about hedgehog/human romances, 'chao' fighting, the treasure trove (or bottomless pit) of Sonic fanfiction and how, in the end, it all comes down to US politics and capitalism. Plus, we jump on the 'Release The Sad Sonic Cut' bandwagon, and get our very own 'sonic-sonas'.

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*CHEWBACCA NOISE* We're talking with Second City comedian and pro-level nerd, Andy Hull (he/him), about his fandom from a galaxy far far away; Star Wars! We kessel-run you through the dark and light sides of the Star Wars universe; why the movies were such a pop culture force, where George Lucas succeeds and fails and how so much of the extended universe, including the Collectible Card Game, has impacted the canon. Plus, we tackle some hot, hot takes on Jedi ethics, prequel problems, Boba Fett's cool factor, and what it will take to move Star Wars, and the fandom, into the future.

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DON'T OPEN THAT DOOR! This week we're talking with our pod-Dad and Talk From Superheroes host Andrew Ivimey (he/him) about the wildly popular game that defined the horror survival genre; Resident Evil. We discuss how the designers used technical limitations to their advantage, eight-foot tall monster babes, campy wrestling style heel-turns and why these games are the good kind of bad, not the bad kind of good.

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Heroes, Champions, and Inquisitors unite! Steph (she/her) and Kyah (they/them) talk one of Steph's favorite fandoms; Dragon Age! We're chatting about our heroic (or occasionally boring) companions, sexy scorching romances, and complex post-Tolkien fantasy politics! Plus, we touch on the personalization of video game experiences, how Kyah got absolutely trolled by the opening title of Inquisition, which choices were the toughest, and why some characters (*cough* Fenris) are the physical embodiment of sad emo-pop songs (*cough* Simple Plan).

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Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more.