Mary Frances Noser, actor, writer, and educator, returns to discuss the worldwide phenomenon children's series, Harry Potter. 

We unpack Mary Frances' relationship with the books in the face of J.K. Rowling's public views, Harry Potter's representation of women, and Mary Frances' own connection to the Chosen One Narrative. Tangents include fan fiction, the true nature of evil, and how children's stories can help us navigate darkness in the abstract.  

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Mary Frances Noser, actor, writer, and educator, joins to discuss the worldwide phenomenon children's series, Harry Potter. 

We discuss how the book series helped Mary Frances through her struggles with dyslexia, the moral failings of the adults in the Harry Potter universe, and the particulars of Draco Malfoy's upbringing. Tangents include the fandom surrounding the franchise, navigating an adult relationship with the books, and the complexities of finding a place to belong. 

We'll be back with part 2 of this episode next week. 

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Meghan Fitzmartin, writer for television shows like The CW's Supernatural, DC Comics' Tim Drake: Robin, and the new animated film, Justice League x RWBY Superheroes & Huntsmen Part 1, returns to talk about the television adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World. 

We discuss how The Lost World being accessible was important to Meghan's journey with television, how the show's cancellation was her first insight to television as a business, and her journey from youth pastor to television writer. Tangents include using fandom as a short hand for personal interactions, Meghan's personal relationship with religion, and the day she had to tell her therapist about Destiel. 

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Meghan Fitzmartin, writer for television shows like The CW's Supernatural, DC Comics' Tim Drake: Robin, and the new animated film, Justice League x RWBY Superheroes & Huntsmen Part 1, joins to talk about the television adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World. 

We discuss how Meghan found the show while living in Florida when she first had a television in her house, how Marguerite helped her feel strong, and how mornings watching The Lost World helped her find her place in the world. Tangents include the nuances of ship wars, how fandom can be an inherited trait, and, of course, Dean Winchester.

We'll be back next Wednesday with part 2 of this episode! 

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J.K. Robbins, Creator of Lengthy Tangent's upcoming audio drama, "Peculiar Radio," returns to talk about the cult classic, Twin Peaks. 

We discuss how the show spoke to J.K.'s love for the darkness underneath small towns, the way the show influenced other work including his own, and his feelings on Season 3, the return to Twin Peaks. Tangents include small towns versus big cities, the way we can move at our own pace without feeling guilty, and the stories that come out of the parts of the country that are often overlooked. 

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J.K. Robbins, Creator of Lengthy Tangent's upcoming audio drama, "Peculiar Radio," joins to talk about the cult classic, Twin Peaks. 

We discuss how the show created one of the first water cooler effects, the way Twin Peaks encouraged weirdness, and how Dale Cooper and Twin Peaks helped J.K. through loss. Tangents include the similarities between Dale Cooper and Don Draper, the widespread impact Twin Peaks had on the media that followed, and the perfect storm that was created by the creative team. 

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Mahi, University Student, listener of the podcast, and enthusiastic enjoyer of things, joins to talk about the sitcom "The Big Bang Theory."

We talk about the way the sitcom flipped the outsider dynamic with Penny and Sheldon, the joy of watching other people be passionate about media, and how the show helped Mahi form her own taste and discover media she wouldn't have otherwise. Tangents include the importance of world building, how sitcoms can teach us humor and nuance, and Mahi's global journey to where she is now. 

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Mei Rothschild, creator of the Webtoon original "Brimstones and Roses," returns to discus the animated classic, Steven Universe. This is part 2 of a two part episode. 

We talk about how Steven Universe inspired Mei's journey as an artist, how she built her own following through fan art, and how an anonymous hate message about her Steven Universe art drove her to sharpen her skills when it came to body diversity in her art. Tangents include what it's like to have your own fans after being one for so long, how fandom can be toxic, and the era of Tumblr ask blogs. 

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Mei Rothschild, creator of the Webtoon original "Brimstones and Roses," joins to discus the animated classic, Steven Universe. 

We talk about how the show took steps for diversity on screen, how Steven's exploration of his own heritage represented a diasporic experience, and how the show broke ground in both style and subject matter. Tangents include how diverse media is held to an almost impossible standard, why adults aren't allowed to enjoy things for the sake of enjoying them, and the constant embarrassment of being alive.

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Klaudia Amenábar, podcaster and critic, joins to talk about the anime and manga, Sailor Moon. 

We talk about the differences between the various adaptations, how Klaudia watched every episode on her iPod touch and unreliable wifi, and how the show has stuck with her through every phase of her life. Tangents include the hope punk genre as a whole, Klaudia's first cosplay, and how the show helped her form connections in real life after leaving home. 

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