Vampires

https://open.spotify.com/episode/23jfps5LMQLYs0aKcvKECS?si=Z-fR_aUuSjSfzlxAVR4rSw We continue to celebrate all things horror with a discussion about vampires. Sara Barnaik and Tiffany Smith join Erin to discuss how vampires represent sexuality; vampires and the AIDS epidemic; queer coding; our favorite vampire flicks and more.Be sure to check out Tiffany's writing for The Game of Nerds at: https://thegameofnerds.com/author/twsmith0308/You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpodTwitter: @fandomthingpodInstagram: @itsafandomthingpodCover … Continue reading Vampires

The Politics of Horror

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1InmOjuV7gEMnrOVpVzQFI?si=2nux5AXKRY6Z9NSuZgugXw We continue our celebration of all things horror, with a discussion about politics in horror. Angela Teo, Rebecca Jacobson, and Sasha San Andres join Erin to discuss how events like the Vietnam War and 9/11 are reflected in horror films.You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpodTwitter: @fandomthingpodInstagram: @itsafandomthingpodCover art by Carla Temis

Slashers and the Final Girl Trope

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3FQCn9U0kcPPo90eRpVBEs?si=iYuAy60xSSKvvAwWc4tT_Q On the fourth episode of our horror celebration, Megan Archuleta, Rebecca Jacobson, and Sasha San Andres join Erin to discuss slasher films and the final girl trope.You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpodTwitter: @fandomthingpodInstagram: @itsafandomthingpodCover art by Carla Temis

Representation in Horror

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5bNsyzi55Va7JYDuH7n19B?si=A5pHeinxS7SFrBxlczAjrg For the third part of our eight-part horror celebration, Rebecca Jacobson joins me to discuss representation in horror. We discuss women in horror; racism in horror; LGBTQ+ representation, and ableism in horror. We discuss the troubling portrayals in the past and present and discuss what needs to happen to improve the future of representation … Continue reading Representation in Horror

Zombie & Pandemic Films & TV Shows

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4DM5iYKeyajV9en7kLj74i?si=dTsg-XElSP2KC_CsIF9pJQ We continue our celebration of all things horror, with a look at some of the films and television shows in the zombie and pandemic genre. Rebecca Jacobson, Susi Segura, and Tiffany Smith join Erin to discuss the impact Night of the Living Dead had; determine if 28 Days Later is really a zombie movie; discuss … Continue reading Zombie & Pandemic Films & TV Shows

Why We Love Horror

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mpBqEYDv2TJWMZknHWmUn?si=07uIgwgGRfunQ9pWHDUaKQ We kick off our horror celebration with a discussion about why we love horror so much. Rebecca Jacobson, Sasha San Andres, and Susi Segura join Erin to discuss the first horror film they saw, why they keep going back for more; some of our favorite sub-genres and if women experience horror films differently than … Continue reading Why We Love Horror

True Crime: Docuseries

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ywcewK0BGlOC5ezHiDWuH?si=M7pEfiu-SRmyLFX5Hc6H-w On the second part of our True Crime series, we delve into True Crime Docuseries. Meg Griffin, Melissa Rothman, Sasha San Andres, and Susi Segura join Erin again to discuss Making a Murder; Paradise Lost; Don't F**k With Cats; I'll Be Gone in the Dark, and talk about the guilt that we can feel watching … Continue reading True Crime: Docuseries

True Crime: Podcasts

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7htr97ydU9mlssBhEo1T2g?si=p6F8eZkUR_2e_FxEcPc3kg On this week's show, Meg Griffin, Melissa Rothman, Sasha San Andres, and Susi Segura join Erin to discuss some of their favorite true crime podcasts.You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpodTwitter: @fandomthingpodInstagram: @itsafandomthingpodCover art by Carla Temis

The Boys

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4e9COZMhHjw4KjZjJVEc90?si=OmJKSpV9SsKR5INMDgdKqg On this special episode, Judy Alsip and Tiffany Smith join me to discuss the television show, The Boys! Warning: We do spoil season one and the first four episodes of season two.Be sure to check out Tiffany's writing for The Game of Nerds at: https://thegameofnerds.com/author/twsmith0308/You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpodTwitter: @fandomthingpodInstagram: @itsafandomthingpodCover art by Carla Temis

Xena

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kxAaElxKlhq4w9us4MzX0?si=HmBoNHpyTI2bGwrkqZ5Kuw On this week's show, Penny Cavanaugh, the founder of Xenite Retreat, and Tami Potter join Erin to discuss the television show, Xena! We discuss the characters, episodes, and why the show has such a lasting impact.Be sure to check out Xenite Retreat at: https://www.xeniteretreat.com/You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpodTwitter: @fandomthingpodInstagram: @itsafandomthingpodCover art by Carla Temis