The Fandom Show

It's time to get spooOOooOOooky. Today we're talking to actress, comedian and podcast host, Sarah Hillier (she/her) about her paranormal obsession: GHOSTS. Gather round as we discuss ghost stories, other-worldly experiences, why there are no caveman ghosts, why spirits might be annoyed by seances, a brush with an undead spider, and ghost-proof architecture. Plus a lightning round game that quickly descends into 'which ghost is the hottest' and never quite recovers.

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*CUE DRAMATIC VIOLINS* Today we're talking to actor and comedian, Chris Sandiford (he/him) about his love for MOVIE SCORES. We chat about the difference between a 'score' and a 'theme', what makes a really good score, which composers are the most under or overrated, how a single evolving motif can enhance a narrative, and why Hans Zimmer has rejected the concept of instruments. Plus, Steph, Kyah and Chris invent a new pastime we like to call 'movie score karaoke'.

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Elementary, Dear Watson! Today we're joined via Zoom by writer and illustrator, Molly Ostertag (she/her), to discuss her newest obsession, Sherlock Holmes! We talk about the crime-solving genius archetype that Arthur Conon Doyle unleashed on the modern era, the loyal and loving relationship between Sherlock and Watson, how Oscar Wilde influenced the character, the history of queerness in the Victorian era, and decoding the language and context of the 1800s. Plus, we touch on the many film adaptations of Holmes, why Watson is canonically sexy and an excellent fan-cast courtesy of thedrawingduke on Tumblr.

Note: Due to a microphone issue, this episode was recorded via web-call. Apologies for the audio quality, but trust us, the conversation is worth it.

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It's time to start the music and light the lights because we're joined by professional puppeteer, Jordan Brownlee (he/him), to talk about the world's most famous felt-based comedy troupe - THE MUPPETS! We get into the legacy of Jim Henson and his team, how he brought puppetry to an adult sketch variety world, iconic muppet moments, memorable guest stars and the great lengths (and very awkward positions) that muppet performers put themselves through to bring your favorite characters to life. Plus, we discuss the books that we would most love to get 'the muppet treatment' and get an inside look on the process of becoming a Muppet performer.

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This week we're coming to you LIVE from Toronto ComicCon where we're joined by writer and graphic novelist, Stephanie Cooke (she/her), to discuss her favorite 90s adventure classic; THE MUMMY! We talk about the unmatched charm of Brendan Fraser, the joy of a good swashbuckler, the horror of murder scarabs, how the action-adventure genre was usurped by Marvel, and how some ancient monsters just want to be loved. Plus, the evolution of the tan-pant wearing swashbucklers, how the Mummy emulates Indiana Jones and how modern storytelling carries on a conversation from the artists that came before.

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Talk it through as a crew! Today we're joined by actor, writer and artist, Neta Rose (they/them) to discuss the queer cult phenomena, OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH. Hop aboard The Revenge and sail away as we chat about queer storylines, the historical accuracy (or lack thereof), the delicate balance of comedy and heart, and how one show launched a thousand fan-ships by inspiring new communities, fanfiction, art and activism. Plus, we finally discuss our thoughts on season two and the ongoing campaign to rescue the show from the briny depths of cancellation.

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Get ready to think about the nature of human existence because today we're talking to comedian, actor and Baroness Von Sketch star, Aurora Brown (she/her), about the legendary science fiction and fantasy author, URSULA K. LEGUIN. We learn about Leguin's youth as the child of anthropologists, how she explored societal values in her work, how gender informed her career, her warnings against the steep cost of capitalism and what it feels like when an author blows your mind. Plus, we dive into the purpose and importance of imaginary worlds and have a very serious discussion about becoming a dragon.

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Grab backup and get ready for a stakeout, because this week we're talking to The Villain Was Right host, Rebecca Reeds, about her favourite teen sleuth; VERONICA MARS! We get the scoop on record breaking crowdfunding campaigns, irredeemable bad boys, what makes a great mystery, the difficulty with rebooting teen properties, and the eternal power of Kristen Bell. Plus, Steph and Rebecca discover they have very different taste in men.

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Never let go! Today we're talking to comedian, writer and one half of the Girl Historian podcast, Blair MacMillan, about the not-so-unsinkable ship of dreams, THE TITANIC. We talk about the real conditions that caused the Titanic to be such a massive disaster, the ethics of robbing shipwrecks, James Cameron's 1997 mega-blockbuster and why Rose is SUCH a Taurus. Plus, we get into cruise line class dynamics, famous art that was never lost, various Titanic conspiracy theories, and finally put to rest the age-old debate about whether Jack would have fit on that stupid door.

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Get out your pencils (or pens, if you're brave) because today we're talking to word nerd and New York Times approved puzzle constructor, Jess Shulman, about her hobby and passion; CROSSWORDS! We learn the ups and downs of building a really good crossword puzzle, the beauty of a clever crossword theme, the difference between a regular crossword and a cryptic one, and why 'Oreo' is the crossword builder's favourite cookie. Plus, the best publishers in the biz, some clue-writing rules that may help your solving skills, the excitement and challenge of crossword tournaments, and the most famous crossword celebrities.

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