David K. Barnes, creator of Wooden Overcoats joins to talk about the enduring television show, Doctor Who. 

We chatted about the kindness of The Doctor, the incredible legacy of the show, and how David went from being a childhood fan of the show to writing for multiple Doctors as an adult. Tangents include how the best ideas are often born out of the crisis of a deadline, the power of media making you feel less alone, and what it’s like to be too smart for your own good. 

We'll be back next week with Ester Ellis! 

For more podcasts like this, check out all that Tandon Productions has to offer. With shows ranging from immersive fiction adventures to talk shows that explore our connection to media and sports, there’s a podcast for everyone. Visit TandonProductions.com or search "Tandon Productions" in your podcast app to find your next perfect show.

Molly Burdick (co-host of Pod & Prejudice) joins to talk about the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical. 

We chatted about how the Zac Efron/Vanessa Hudgens career maker helped Molly discover her own love of theatre, how that helped her find the career she has today, and how Disney Channel as whole shaped a generation. Tangents include camp nicknames, the one celebrity that left Marissa tongue tied, and what age we stop watching things "ironically" and start watching them because we enjoy them. 

We'll be back next week with David K. Barnes! 

For more podcasts like this, check out all that Tandon Productions has to offer. With shows ranging from immersive fiction adventures to talk shows that explore our connection to media and sports, there’s a podcast for everyone. Visit TandonProductions.com or search "Tandon Productions" in your podcast app to find your next perfect show.

Daniel Kibblesmith, TV and comic book writer, and children's book author, joins me to talk about The Wizard of Speed and Time by Mike Jitlov. 

We chatted about the Ocean's Eleven nature of making movies, the Blockbuster to Netflix evolution, and how creative endeavors can make you feel like the hero of your own story. 

Let me know what you thought of the episode by finding me on Twitter, Instagram, and Tik Tok @marissakumari. 

We'll be back next week with Molly Burdick! 

For more podcasts like this, check out all that Tandon Productions has to offer. With shows ranging from immersive fiction adventures to talk shows that explore our connection to media and sports, there’s a podcast for everyone. Visit TandonProductions.com or search "Tandon Productions" in your podcast app to find your next perfect show.

Ashley Quach, writer, director, and children's book illustrator joins me to talk about John Finnemore and his radio drama work, including Cabin Pressure. 

We chatted about media that helps you feel less lonely, the genius of two people plays, and how Benedict Cumberbatch should be doing more comedy. Tangents include the story of how we met, falling asleep to podcasts, and the horror of meeting strangers in real life. 

Let me know what you thought of the episode by finding me on Twitter, Instagram, and Tik Tok @marissakumari. 

We'll be back next week with Daniel Kibblesmith! 

For more podcasts like this, check out all that Tandon Productions has to offer. With shows ranging from immersive fiction adventures to talk shows that explore our connection to media and sports, there’s a podcast for everyone. Visit TandonProductions.com or search "Tandon Productions" in your podcast app to find your next perfect show.

Gabriel Urbina, writer, director, and man of many hats join me to take a big bite out of Buffy The Vampire Slayer. 

We chatted about being the only fan of something in town, following in a creator's footsteps, and whether you can separate the writer from the work. Tangents include: the midnight showing of The Avengers, whether absolute power corrupts absolutely, and whether Community would exist without Buffy. 

Let me know what you thought of the episode by finding me on Twitter, Instagram, and Tik Tok @marissakumari. 

We'll be back next week with Ashley Quach! 

For more podcasts like this, check out all that Tandon Productions has to offer. With shows ranging from immersive fiction adventures to talk shows that explore our connection to media and sports, there’s a podcast for everyone. Visit TandonProductions.com or search "Tandon Productions" in your podcast app to find your next perfect show.

We are back with Lauren Passell, founder of Tink Media and Podcast The Newsletter. Lauren, ever the overachiever, chose two topics: Calvin & Hobbes, and Disney. 

We chatted about Calvin Ball, learning how to let your imagination set you apart from the crowd, and the wonderful world of Disney. Tangents include: the age girls get mean, being an only child, and an epic parenting conundrum. 

Read about Lauren winning the Disney Marathon after breaking her hip here.

Let me know what you thought of the episode by finding me on Twitter, Instagram, and Tik Tok @marissakumari. 

We'll be back next Wednesday with Gabriel Urbina! 

For more podcasts like this, check out all that Tandon Productions has to offer. With shows ranging from immersive fiction adventures to talk shows that explore our connection to media and sports, there’s a podcast for everyone. Visit TandonProductions.com or search "Tandon Productions" in your podcast app to find your next perfect show.

Mike Schubert of Potterless, The Newest Olympian, Modern Muckraker, and many other wonderful podcasts joins me this week to answer my big question: what piece of media changed who you are as a person? Mike thought a bit outside the box and chose the first time he saw Bo Burnham live. 

We chatted about creating without restrictions, serving an audience, and how jealous we are of guys who can do everything well. Tangents include: apologizing when you're wrong, the secrets to good conversational podcasts, and peak 2010 culture. 

Let me know what you thought of the episode by finding me on Twitter, Instagram, and Tik Tok @marissakumari. 

We'll be back next Wednesday with Lauren Passell of Podcast The Newsletter! 

For more podcasts like this, check out all that Tandon Productions has to offer. With shows ranging from immersive fiction adventures to talk shows that explore our connection to media and sports, there’s a podcast for everyone. Visit TandonProductions.com or search "Tandon Productions" in your podcast app to find your next perfect show.

For our first episode, I sat down with Lauren Grace Thompson -- writer, producer, and voice actor. Lauren is the voice of Kat Wright on That Vampire Show, and chose Supernatural as her piece of media that helped form the person she is today. We chatted about fan works, Lauren's accidental invention of commercial free television, and why we related to strong male characters as teenage girls. 

Let me know what you thought of the episode by finding me on Twitter, Instagram, and Tik Tok @marissakumari. 

We'll be back next Wednesday with Mike Schubert, host of The Newest Olympian! 

For more podcasts like this, check out all that Tandon Productions has to offer. With shows ranging from immersive fiction adventures to talk shows that explore our connection to media and sports, there’s a podcast for everyone. Visit TandonProductions.com or search "Tandon Productions" in your podcast app to find your next perfect show.

Every Wednesday, Host Marissa Tandon sits down with a new guest to answer one question: what piece of media changed who you are as a person forever?  Each guest brings a new answer, and over the course of the conversation, tries to do something we forget how to do as adults. Be honest and passionate about the one deeply nerdy thing at the core of themselves. Whether it's a billionaire trapped in a cave building a suit of armor, or a teenage girl who finds out she's supposed to stake the undead after class, everyone has a character that made them feel seen for the first time. Each conversation, we try to get to the heart of the piece of media you love so much, because ultimately, you are what you love.

New episodes every Wednesday.  You can follow us on social media at tandonshows, and visit our website at tandonproductions.com