Donnie Darko

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Bwnmut12JHMEQgrITkWLF?si=f3VA5QojR6WJEKObkYpUcQ In this episode, we discuss the brilliant film, Donnie Darko, which turns twenty this year. Carla, Sasha, and guest panellists Josh Ruben and Lauren Sick, join Erin to dive deep into this masterpiece. We talk about the music, the characters, the ending, what the film says about mental illness, what the movie means to … Continue reading Donnie Darko

Matt Cook Interview

For this special interview episode, Erin talks to Matt Cook. Matt Cook, Ph.D. is an economist, composer, and Los Angeles Times bestselling author based in LA. He tells stories through writing, music, magic, and numbers. As an economist, he has worked in entertainment finance and founded a government transparency organization. Drawing from experience in over 120 countries, he … Continue reading Matt Cook Interview

Special 100th Episode!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7BTxM43ypxFsudwwlRUNaK?si=lN-29_nlSt6lSDgeOMXRHg On this special episode, Carla Temis, Meg Griffin, Sasha San Andres, and Susi Segura join Erin to celebrate our 100th episode! We talk about some of our favorite episodes, announce our trivia winners, talk about the future of the show, share some outtakes, and Erin gets emotional with her thank yous.You can find Carla's … Continue reading Special 100th Episode!

Josh Ruben Interview

On this special episode, Erin talks with the writer/director/star of Scare Me, Josh Ruben. They discuss the fragility of the white male ego, why horror and comedy make the perfect combo, the importance of sound design, Josh's upcoming film Werewolves Within, and much more! It's a very interesting and entertaining chat that we think you will … Continue reading Josh Ruben Interview

Big Mouth

https://open.spotify.com/episode/40RV2MZEIg0b9X6RzB1xwq?si=UWy1HigZT1qwSPxLs5_yNg For this episode, Meg and Marty Griffin join Erin to discuss all things Big Mouth. They talk about favorite characters, how it tackles adolescence and how accurate it is, the boundaries it pushes, why comedy deserves more credit, and more!You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpodTwitter: @fandomthingpodInstagram: @itsafandomthingpodCover art by Carla Temis and Logo by Brooke Belli

Judas and the Black Messiah

https://open.spotify.com/episode/40goMBCeU6HEDOGdfZwq8e?si=A8iOsU34SaeJg2914mjICQ We wrap up our celebration of Black History Month with a discussion about the film, Judas and the Black Messiah! Carla Temis joins Erin again to discuss the outstanding performances, the relevance today, the love story, and we end on some fun tangents! Please listen to the trigger warning. This is a heavy one, but … Continue reading Judas and the Black Messiah

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

https://open.spotify.com/episode/17I6hKlniFeegXqZviqUnm?si=ye9t50vNQQSpoBBL-EdI8Q We continue our celebration of Black History Month with a discussion about the film, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom! Carla Temis joins Erin to discuss the outstanding performances, the music, that tragic ending, appropriation of Black music, and some fun tangents!You can find Carla's photography at: https://www.carlatemis.com/You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpodTwitter: @fandomthingpodInstagram: @itsafandomthingpodCover art by Carla Temis and … Continue reading Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

History of Representation

https://open.spotify.com/episode/78EyCfd0ofgzRQkArgsFJT?si=vG9bA1WzRfiRmxw57Bkkhg We continue our celebration of Black History Month with a discussion about the history of representation in film. Carla Temis and Tiffany Smith join Erin to talk about Old Hollywood racist stereotypes; the racism in Gone With the Wind; the amazing Sydney Potier, Blacksplotation; some filmmakers we admire, and more!You can find Carla's photography … Continue reading History of Representation