The Fandomentalist

The Fandomentalist episodes:

• 04.04.2023

  The Last of Us Season 1 Review with Caroline and Bo

  Caroline and Bo take over the Fandomentalist feed to talk for over two hours about Season 1 of HBO's new hit show, The Last of Us. Spoilers for the second game as well! Check out Gaze podcast here: https://soundcloud.com/caroline-bielak-490668571 Check out History...

  
• 03.17.2020

  3x09 Catching Up in Lockdown

  Julia, Gretchen, and Kylie do their part in slowing the curve with some suggestions of media to consume. Also Legend of Korra's "Ruins of the Empire" wrapped up, so of course they discuss it for far too long. Please visit TheFandomentals.com for...

  
• 01.07.2020

  3x08 The Fall of Structure

  Julia, Gretchen, and Kylie recover from various illnesses to sit down with LuciferMeansLightbringer (LML) and discuss all things Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker! It's thematic that they don't stick to an outline, instead discussing aspects of the movie and rambling about...

  
• 11.20.2019

  3x07 Wedding in a Grab Bag

  Julia, Gretchen, and Kylie attended a Very Fandomentalist Wedding in this last month, and decide to devote a segment just to it. In other news, Gretchen tries to sell her co-hosts on a new genre, and everyone else reaches into a grab...

  
• 10.03.2019

  3x06 Steven Universe had a Movie

  Kylie, Julia, and Gretchen return to discuss the new Steven Universe movie...and also announce that The Fandomentalist will totally have a regular posting schedule again! Then Kylie tries to describe Jojo's Bizarre Adventure and things go off the rails. For full...

  
• 05.29.2019

  3x05 Endgame's Endgame

  Julia, Gretchen, and Kylie are joined again by Leah to close out their discussion of the Infinity Stone duology with "Endgame." On the table are character arcs, grief, and Marvel's "not like other girls" time travel. Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full show...

  
• 02.11.2019

  3x04 Where in the World are LoK & SU Headed

  Julia, Gretchen, and Kylie pop up to chat about the new Carmen Sandiego show, their thoughts on the Steven Universe Season 5 finale, and whatever the hell Bryke has planned given the new information on Part 2 of the upcoming Legend of Korra comics.  Please visit TheFandomentals.com for...

  
• 01.09.2019

  3x03 The Fandomentalist and the Princesses of Power

  Julia, Gretchen, and Kylie return from an impromptu hiatus to discuss something they recently found delightful: She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. Other topics include their holiday media "presents," and that complicated feel when a straight actor says he won't take anymore gay roles....

  
• 11.05.2018

  3x02 So Bad It's Good

  Julia, Gretchen, and Kylie discuss some of their favorite pieces of ironic enjoyment, as well as a trope generally deemed 'bad'. Visit TheFandomentals.com for full show notes. Episode Breakdown 0:00 - Intro & fandom news 11/5; 18:30 - Movies so bad they're good;...

  
• 10.15.2018

  3x01 The Busiest of Beavers

  Julia, Gretchen, and Kylie take time out of their busy schedules to chat about the media they make time for in their busy schedules. Then they also chat vampires and werewolves, because October. Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full show notes. Episode breakdown: 0:00...

  
• 09.17.2018

  2x18 Falling into Fall

  Julia, Gretchen, and Kylie whip back out their pumpkin spice lattes because apparently it's the second half of September. This means all fall media is on the table, including their very own Fandomentalist romcom. Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full episode notes. Episode Breakdown...

  
• 09.06.2018

  2x17 Subversions and Scrutiny

  Julia, Gretchen, and Kylie get annoyed by the new Plinkett video, and decide to channel that into discussing enjoyable subversions, and media they would make 2 hour videos on themselves if they could. Please note this podcast was recorded prior to the newest Adventure...

  
• 08.20.2018

  2x16 Fanservice Fandomentalist

  Julia, Gretchen, and Kylie are exhausted, so decide to chat about their fannish wish fulfillment ideas. What's their cinematic universe pitch? Who would they Thanos-snap? Find out all that, as well as some Crossfit terms, on this exciting episode! Please visit TheFandomentals.com for...

  
• 08.06.2018

  2x15 Respecting Intersections and Foreshadowing

  Julia, Gretchen, and Kylie discuss intersectionality in representation and fandom dynamics, before debating the semantics of seduction and gushing about foreshadowing. Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full show notes. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Fandom news 8/6/2018 edition; 19:00 - Intersectionality in representation and fandom;...

  
• 07.23.2018

  2x14 The Fandomentliast Means Themes ft. LML

  Julia, Gretchen, and Kylie welcome a very special guest, Lucifermeanslightbringer (LML), to chat themes, symbols, adaptation...and aliens for some reason. Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full episode notes and links. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Introductions and fandom news 7/23/18 edition; 18:15 - Themes and...

  
• 07.09.2018

  2x13 Found Families and Disappointed Dads

  Julia, Gretchen, and Kylie are back from their spur-of-the-moment summer vacation to chat found families, disappointed dads, and babysitting options.  Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full episode notes. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Fandom news 7/9/18 edition; 20:15 - Found families in media; 40:00...

  
• 06.11.2018

  2x12 So You Haven't Seen Solo...

  Julia, and Kylie watched the latest Star Wars movie because they are true nerds, but Gretchen didn't. What are two girls to do but attempt to explain what they witnessed, while also discussing the ever-lovely Star Wars fandom at large. Please visit TheFandomentals for full...

  
• 05.31.2018

  2x11 Is Rose Quartz Literal Garbage?

  Gretchen, Julia, and Kylie are joined by Bo to discuss the actual best in geeky media: Steven Universe. Of course after the most recent episodes, we have to determine if Rose Quartz is, in fact, literal garbage. Results may surprise you. Please visit TheFandomentals.com...

  
• 05.14.2018

  2x10 Infinity War War

  After a month-long hiatus, Gretchen, Julia, and Kylie return for a chat with Leah, the programming chair of TGI Femslash. Like everyone else on the internet, these four have ~opinions~ on the new Avengers: Infinity War, and opinions that don't line up with one another....

  
• 04.04.2018

  April 2018 Update

  April 2018 Update by Podcast by TheFandomentals.com

  
• 03.20.2018

  2x09 Science Rules

  With Stephen Hawking's recent passing, Gretchen, Julia, and Kylie review how science has been portrayed in media, as well as one of their favorite sciencey tropes: DOOMSDAY DEVICES! Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full notes. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Introduction and fandom news 3/20/18; 18:30...

  
• 03.05.2018

  2x08 How Bout Black Panther

  Gretchen, Julia, and Kylie welcome guests Whitney and Apple to discuss all things Black Panther, compelling villains, and every question about fictional governance you could ask for. Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full show notes. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 – Fandom news 3/04/18 edition; 16:30 – Black Panther part...

  
• 02.12.2018

  2x07 A Game of Cool Intentions Far Far Away

  Gretchen, Julia, and Kylie react to the news that Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss (D&D) will be helming a series of Star Wars movies in a very understated fashion, and do not at all spend 90% of this podcast talking...

  
• 02.02.2018

  2x06 Political Gab Fest

  Gretchen, Julia, and Kylie have another gabfest, this time, a political one. Hey...that's a snappy name! Good use or bad use of politics in media is discussed, as well as the value of honeypotting the Star Wars prequels and Game of Thrones. Please visit...

  
• 01.15.2018

  2x05 The Last Jedi Gab Fest

  Gretchen, Julia, and Kylie are joined by Star Wars rewatchers Ian and Zach, because there's always more to say about The Last Jedi. They try to hit on newer topics, though the gushing may sound eerily familiar.  Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full episode notes. Episode...

  
• 01.02.2018

  2x04 Auld Lang Syne in a galaxy far far away

  Gretchen, Julia, and Kylie ring in 2018 by taking a dive into 2017's closing fandom drama: The Last Jedi. Listen as they chat about its controversial status, jingle keys for twenty minutes, and finally set some resolutions for the next year. Please visit TheFandomentals.com for...

  
• 12.11.2017

  2x03 What's Your Type?

  All's fair in love and Myers & Briggs typing! Gretchen, Julia, and Kylie chat about how to write compelling love stories before arbitrarily subdividing characters based on personalities, morality, and vague overarching traits. Please visit TheFandomentalist.com for full episode notes. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Introduction...

  
• 11.28.2017

  2x02 Live From Chicago it's 3 BiNFJs and an INTP

  Gretchen, Julia, and Kylie meet up in Griffin's tiny town of Chicago, where the four of them sit down in a very well-structured episode about Star Wars, the lady Kuvira, and gynecological health. This episode was recorded live, and the results are...exactly what...

  
• 11.06.2017

  2x01 Let's Generalize about Good Writing

  Gretchen, Julia, and Kylie catch up on the distressing Hollywood news, gush about Crazy Ex Girlfriend, break down the economics of politics, and close off with some fallacies regarding good writing seen in the dreaded Discourse™. Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full show notes....

  
• 10.23.2017

  1x21 Halloween Themed Chats

  Gretchen, Julia, and Kylie get in the Halloween spirit, even though they all seem to dislike ~spooky scary skeletons~. They dig into the supernatural vs. superheroes, chat about the logical incoherence of their two favorite pieces of media, and offer some October 31st...

  
• 10.10.2017

  1x20 Surfing on Pumpkin Spice Lattes

  Gretchen, Julia, and Kylie welcome Griffin with open arms and a Wawa burrito to discuss the ups and downs of fandom engagement and autumnal beverages. For full show notes, please visit theFandomentalist.com. Episode breakdown: 0:00 - Fandom news 10/10/17; 14:15 - Riding...

  
• 09.25.2017

  1x19 Dark and Gritty Pride & Prejudice

  In advance of the new Pride and Prejudice adaptation, Julia, Kylie, and Gretchen give their own ideas for what a less "bonnet-y" version of Jane Austen's tale would look like. They then discuss the amazing character writing abilities of George Lucas and David Benioff/Dan Weiss, before chatting about fandom parties they arrived...

  
• 09.11.2017

  1x18 Supergirl and The Continued Reign of Queer Subtext Ships

  Julia, Kylie, and Gretchen sit down with Leah from TGIFemslash to chat about the upcoming season of Supergirl (is there hope?) and the interesting penchant for subtext over explicit queer ships within some areas of fandom. Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full episode notes. 0:00 - Introduction...

  
• 08.28.2017

  1x17 Levity without Brevity

  Gretchen, Julia, and Kylie sit back and flick channels and share what they enjoy when nothing else is on. Also, are you team parody or team sitcom, because apparently neither can live while the other survives. Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full episode notes. Episode Breakdown: 0:00...

  
• 08.14.2017

  1x16 Turf Wars & Other Queer Musings

  Gretchen, Julia, and Kylie are joined by Griffin in a very focused episode where they chat about the new Legend of Korra comics, as well as broader LGBT+ representation and the worldbuilding choices surrounding it. Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full episode notes. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Intro, ice...

  
• 07.24.2017

  1x15 Bad Boys, Bad Boys...We've Had Enough

  Gretchen, Julia, and Kylie confess their confusion over what makes ‘bad boys’ so appealing—especially the ones that are more downright villainous (unless you ask the fandom)—and protest the vilification of female characters unworthily deemed more evil than the ‘bad boys’. Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full...

  
• 07.10.2017

  1x14 Complicated Familial Dynamics

  Gretchen, Julia, and Kylie finally tackle their all-time favorite subject: fraught families. Find out why they are unable to leave the house with their feels for an alarming number of princesses. Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full episode notes. Episode Breakdown: 0:00...

  
• 06.27.2017

  1x13 Of Pirates and Space Rocks

  Gretchen, Julia, and Kylie are joined by Bo to talk about two of their favorite shows (with full spoilers): Black Sails and Steven Universe. What they both have in common is slaying all the tropes and taking names. For full episode...

  
• 06.19.2017

  6/18 Fandomentalist Update

  6/18 Fandomentalist Update by Podcast by TheFandomentals.com

  
• 06.04.2017

  1x12 Summertime Nostalgia and Musicals for Some Reason

  Julia and Kylie welcome Gretchen back from her trip, and the three prepare for summertime by discussing their coping mechanisms, their old favorites, and apparently musical theater. We won't question it! Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full notes. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 -...

  
• 05.22.2017

  1x11 Let's Talk Fairy Tales

  Julia and Kylie manage to grab Gretchen's ankles long enough to get her to chat about fairy tales before embarking on her trip to South Africa. Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full episode posts. Episode breakdown: 0:00 - Fandom news! 17:15 - Fairy...

  
• 05.07.2017

  1x10 Adulthood and Korra

  Gretchen, Julia, and Kylie investigate their adult status, conclude their adaptational maxim series, and finally explain why they can't shut up about the Avatar franchise. Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full notes and links. Episode breakdown: 0:00 - Introduction & news; 13:20 - Why...

  
• 04.24.2017

  1x09 Canon Discourse and Star Wars

  Julia, Gretchen, and Kylie welcome fellow editor (ellow feditor) Elizabeth to the show, to chat about the new Star Wars trailer and that ongoing tension of curative and transformative fandom engagement. Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full notes. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Fandom news;...

  
• 04.10.2017

  1x08 The One Where Everybody Rambles

  Gretchen, Julia, and Kylie can't contain their enthusiasm about representation they didn't know they needed. For full episode posts, please visit TheFandomentals.com. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Fandom News; 20:15 - Random but important representation; 44:45 - Adaptational maxim #5 No Whitewashing...

  
• 03.27.2017

  1x07 Harry Potter Mother Pals

  Kylie, Julia, and Gretchen invite fellow contributor Priscilla to further discuss the portrayal of motherhood in media, our reboot culture, and a good deal of Harry Potter, casting the entire Voldemort narrative in a light we wish we hadn't seen. Please...

  
• 03.13.2017

  1x06 The Letdown

  Gretchen, Julia, and Kylie talk about a couple of their faves that are actively scaring them right now and how to cope, and also help Kylie plan the perfect gender-reveal cake for her sister's baby. Please visit TheFandomentalist.com for the full...

  
• 02.27.2017

  1x05 Swooning Romances

  Gretchen, Julia, and Kylie welcome Jana to chat about the that famous bodice-ripping romance in Pride and Prejudice without a hint of sarcasm. Though their thoughts on Lapidot are a good deal more earnest. Please visit TheFandomentals.com for the full episode...

  
• 02.13.2017

  1x04 In Defense of Hate Watching

  Gretchen, Julia, and Kylie defend hate-watching, which has oddly become a habit of theirs. The one thing they don't defend? Tom Bombadil. For full episode notes, please visit TheFandomentals.com. Episode breakdown: 0:00 - Fandom news; 12:15 - Hate-watching, a defense; 31:45 -...

  
• 01.30.2017

  1x03 Let's Gush About Batwoman and Others

  Gretchen, Julia, and Kylie are joined by fellow Fandomentals writer Griffin, so that they can all talk at an alarming pace about the female characters they love. For full episode notes, please visit TheFandomentals.com. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Introduction & news (GoT...

  
• 01.16.2017

  1x02 Rogue One Workshop

  Kylie, Julia, and Gretchen discuss the latest fandom haps before putting on their script doctor glasses and offering suggestions for Rogue One draft 2. Then things take a turn when they discuss their favorite trench coat-sporting thief. Please visit TheFandomentalist.com for...