In this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Tiff joins Erin to discuss the movie Goat, the Docuseries Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model, and the trailer for Undertone. Plus, the panel talks about the controversy surrounding the GoFundMe for James Van Der Beek. Trailer for Undertone: https://youtu.be/1_TRSEcMvR0?si=NTIq5dXu_LCmUaW0 List of the D'Angelo video … Continue reading Pop Culture & Fandom News, February 22, 2026
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TLC
We are celebrating Black History Month by looking at the group TLC! Carla from Ok, Real Quick, and Tiff join Erin to discuss what made them fans of the band, some of their favorite tracks, and their lasting impact. YouTube video Carla references: https://youtu.be/GbRoVVfWfdk https://art19.com/shows/its-a-fandom-thing/episodes/980c10f6-bb22-4562-9533-55f170d5bdb8 Support us on Patreon to get access to exclusive content, ad-free … Continue reading TLC
Pop Culture & Fandom News, February 15, 2026
In this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Carla from Ok, Real Quick, and Tiff join Erin to discuss the movie Send Help, the show Wonder Man, and the trailer for I Love Boosters. Plus, the panel talks about the latest additions to the National Film Registry. Trailer for I Love Boosters: https://youtu.be/rnfTmSAnS3c?si=4QKQDea2iTUTCjS4 List … Continue reading Pop Culture & Fandom News, February 15, 2026
Special Interview: Composer Lindsay Jones
On this special interview episode, Erin sits down to talk to composer Lindsay Jones to discuss his work on Botanic Garden the Musical. Botanic Garden the Musical (Podcast Musical) tells the story of Kate and Jake, a married couple navigating love, loss, and memory. As Kate considers going on a date with another man at the botanical … Continue reading Special Interview: Composer Lindsay Jones
Special Interview: The Best Summer Editor Jessica Hernandez
On this special interview episode, Erin sits down to talk to Emmy and Peabody Award-winning editor Jessica Hernandez about her work on the documentary The Best Summer, which recently premiered at Sundance to critical acclaim. The Best Summer is an immersive POV camera footage that reveals electric performances, candid interviews, and intimate backstage life with Beastie Boys, Sonic … Continue reading Special Interview: The Best Summer Editor Jessica Hernandez
Special Interview: Goodbye June Composer Ben Harlan
On this special interview episode, Erin speaks with composer Ben Harlan to discuss his work on Kate Winslet's directorial debut, Goodbye June. Ben Harlan is a composer whose work is rooted in storytelling, music, and theater, approaching every score with narrative clarity as the guiding principle. His philosophy is simple and disciplined: music should enhance a … Continue reading Special Interview: Goodbye June Composer Ben Harlan
Heated Rivalry
It's time for us to talk about the show that's got everyone buzzing, Heated Rivalry! E'Shel and Meg join Erin to discuss the main love story, other characters, why good representation matters, why it’s important not to exclude the queer community from the fandom, and much more. Trigger warnings for suicide and homophobia. For more … Continue reading Heated Rivalry
Pop Culture & Fandom News, January 25, 2026
On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, E'shel and Meg join Erin to discuss the new season of The Pitt, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, the Kit Grey books, Loving the Legend and Scoring the Player, and the trailer for Tuner. Plus, the panel discusses the entitlement of fans and when … Continue reading Pop Culture & Fandom News, January 25, 2026
Ford v Ferrari
We are wrapping up our annual Christian F**king Bale Month celebration with a look at the film, Ford v Ferrari. Carla from Ok, Real Quick, and Sara join me to discuss Bale's performances, the relationship between Ken Miles and Carroll Shelby, the other characters, and what we thought of the ending. You can watch the … Continue reading Ford v Ferrari
Pop Culture & Fandom News, January 18, 2026
On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Carla from Ok, Real Quick, and Sara join Erin to discuss the novel Carless People, the joy of validation through art, the Alamo Drafthouse order policy change, and the trailers for Crime 101 and Betty's Revenge. Plus, the panel shares their dream celebrity interviews. You … Continue reading Pop Culture & Fandom News, January 18, 2026