The Fandom Show

When you're lost in the darkness, look for the light! This week Steph is interviewing Kyah about the fandom that has taken over their brain like a deadly fungus - THE LAST OF US (PART ONE). Grab some ammo, cause we're doing a speed run through all the things that make the original game so exceptional, why mushroom zombies are cooler and scarier than the regular kind, how the first season of the hit HBO show compares, why survival mode is way beyond Kyah's abilities, and the multiverse fates of our favorite apocalypse gays, Bill and Frank. Plus, some (totally spoiler-free) bonus hot takes on the dark and divisive Part Two.

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Open a mysterious envelope and complete its weird instructions, because today we're talking with superfan Brian Edwards about the most exciting show about chores; TASKMASTER. We talk about how the show was born from the Edinburgh Fringe, the only two rules of Taskmaster (and why they're important), the best and most frustrating hidden clues and, of course, some of the show's most entertaining tasks. Plus, we all discuss what WE would do with one particularly vague set of instructions.

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Martini! Manhattans! Moscow Mules! Whip up your favourite drink and sip along with this very special episode, because we're talking with comedian and bartender, Scott Lloyd, about the art form you can drink - COCKTAILS! We chat over a 'wet martini', as we learn the technical definition of a cocktail, some of Scott's weirdest alcohol experiments, how cocktails come in and out of fashion, and how much garnish is too much garnish? Plus, we get insider tips on what tools you need for a great home bar setup, and one of us gets a tiny bit drunk.

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Who watches the watchmen? Get that doomsday clock ticking because this week we have writer and comedian, Alex Kolanko talking about the fearful symmetry of Alan Moore's most critically acclaimed work, WATCHMEN! We dive into the critique Moore was leveling against the comic industry, anarchist meditations on power, the brilliance of Dave Gibbons nine panel grids, the inherent comedy behind Rorschach (and how some dudes miss the joke) and why the book is completely unadaptable, no matter how hard Hollywood tries (and they do try).

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It's time to settle an island and customize every last inch of it, because today we're joined by writer, actor and twitch streamer, Alice Moran, to talk about her favorite game; Animal Crossing! We chat about the unique circumstances that made this game such a global phenomena in 2020, how Alice made her island 'canada-core' complete with an LCBO, which villagers freak her out the most, and what it means to play the 'stalk-market'. Plus we learn some handy tricks to help us craft our own custom island aesthetics and learn about Alice's elaborate Smirnoff Ice trap.

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Grab a drink at Quark's and make some tough decisions about the fate of the universe, because today we're talking with comedian and Star Trek super-fan, Hisham Kelati, about the war-torn, wild west, frontier town of the Star Trek universe; Deep Space Nine! We learn all about the merits and flaws of Captain Benjamin Sisko, how the show explored deeper, more complicated themes than its predecessors, talk about the boatloads of queer tension that never came to fruition (Rick Berman) and hear a truly hilarious William Shatner anecdote. Plus, Hisham absolutely DROPS THE MIC with his own controversial Star Trek take.

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IT'S NOT ABOUT THE PASTA! Mix yourself a nice Pumptini and get ready for some MESSY DRAMA because today we're joined by the host of Vanderpump Robs, Rob Schulte, to talk about the reality TV phenomena a decade in the making: VANDERPUMP RULES. We get a crash course in the lives of Lisa Vanderpump's serving staff, review the most meme-able moments, pitch a new idea for Vanderpump Dogs, and (of course) discuss the explosive drama that is #SCANDOVAL.

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ALLEY-OOP! Grab your kicks and hit the court because today we're joined by writer, puppeteer and basketball podcaster, Freddie Rivas (he/him) to talk about the most elite sport in North America - Basketball! Not a sports fan? Fear not, because we're getting a beginner friendly crash court in what makes Basketball one of the most beloved sports of all time, from the bombastic trick shots to the grinding defense, the player personalities to the accessibility of courts. We talk about the Raptors championship, why a well made team is like a D&D party (and how the Harlem Globetrotters are definitely bards), the similarities between sports fans and nerds and how basketball team logos feature FAR too many basketballs.

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Mom! Dad! Bingo! Bluey! Today we're learning about the world (and ourselves!) through the power of imagination, because we're joined by actress and podcaster, Kinley Mochrie (she/her) to talk about a preschool show beloved by adults and children alike; BLUEY! Learn about this wholesome family of Australian Blue (and Red) Heelers as we talk about how the show manages to write great jokes for both kids and adults, how Bluey tackles some very difficult subject matter, and the universality of simple, insightful, storytelling. We also get into a discussion about what counts as art, fandom and shame, and why we put limits on the things we're allowed to love. Plus, a not-so-wholesome hot take breaks Kyah's brain.

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DING DING! Grab a folding chair and pretend to hit someone with it because today we're talking to comedian and writer, Callum Wratten (he/him), about the worldwide phenomena that is two parts of athleticism and one part pure spectacle: WRESTLING! We get into the origins of pro-wrestling as a sport (and yes, it did have to do with gambling), the commonalities between pro-wrestlers and drag queens, and the massive spectrum of wrestling styles that you can find around the world, from Mexican Lucha to New Japan Wrestling. Plus, we learn a little bit about the most and least common wrestling moves (including 'blading' - the one that once made Kyah faint), and some WILD soap-opera style storylines that feature everything from poison and eyepatches to emotional family reunions.

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