https://open.spotify.com/episode/3lmBYnU8Tc8wRFA3ht729c?si=UkQonidUQLySMfaAdKYq3w Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead, E'Shel from Liberty Diner Dish, and Tanya join Erin to discuss the current application of the Death of the Author theory and its impact on fans' media consumption. Trigger warnings: mentions of sexual assault, transphobia, racism, anti-vaxxers, and physical violence. You can find out more information about Queers … Continue reading Death of the Author 
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Interview with Lynn Zubernis, PhD & Matthew Snyder, PhD
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kJRhD36pBb6OW4HMnDCsk?si=otuWaCI4RoSGwkANqhUkiQ On this special interview episode, Erin Talks with co-editors Matthew Snyder, PhD and Lynn Zubernis, PhD about the new book, Supes Ain't Always Heroes: Inside the Complex Characters and Twisted Psychology of The Boys. The book is available on December 5th. Be sure to pre-order your copy today: https://smartpopbooks.com/theboys. You can check out Dr. … Continue reading Interview with Lynn Zubernis, PhD & Matthew Snyder, PhD
Graphic Novels
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3tVPVM5D9WGSc6d6Gvq8pU?si=spklK03NTDGktjnEOUY9Ow&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A7HK9yqilmIQ7f8NFYJZMMC On this episode, Bex, from Big Reputations Pod, and Sasha, join Erin to discuss Graphic Novels. They discuss what differentiates a graphic novel from a comic book, the wide range of genres, and how graphic novels can be used as a tool for learning. For some excellent bonus content, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. … Continue reading Graphic Novels
Favorite Authors
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5EtEwKVN6UNFZtTJg0AKCs?si=4a8MoxDvShu_MWSHtyXZBQ&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A7HK9yqilmIQ7f8NFYJZMMC On this episode, Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod and Jenn from My Streaming Bubble, join Erin to discuss some of their favorite authors. We've got everything from childhood favorites to some romance, and spine-tingling horror! For some excellent bonus content, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod … Continue reading Favorite Authors
Victor Acquista Interview
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7JMoZ92aOJsSu3GR0X8Cs3?si=DPusUlXbTRqWPpPt5p8xew For this special interview episode, Erin sits down to talk with author Victor Acquista to talk about his latest novel, Revelation, part two of his The Saga of Venom and Flame duology.. They dive deep into the novel's various themes, including the importance of having strong and wise female characters, the inclusion of genetic … Continue reading Victor Acquista Interview
Andrew Dean Interview
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6x8Eh6Etn43HJ64ddIo1YS?si=L-uhT242TGe9Y2zZA0fr_A In this special episode, Erin talks to writer and filmmaker Andrew Dean about his debut thriller novel, Surfacing. Andrew discusses the research that went into the novel, the characters in the novel, the difference between writing a screenplay and writing a novel, the elements of writing a successful thriller, and more! Be sure to … Continue reading Andrew Dean Interview
Tony Roth Interview
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3YsbbqhV3aYOVcJat54YHJ?si=8XmgMLOkRTW2rbUamD951g In this special interview episode, Erin sits down with author Tony Roth to discuss his debut novel, Trigger Point. Trigger Point is the first novel in the Nicholas Ford series. It follows midwestern farm boy Nicholas Ford who is deep undercover with the CIA under the alias "Sean Smith." It's 1986 and he's up … Continue reading Tony Roth Interview
Jodé Millman Interview
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zlzIi9UMz7Up7XjFeSxq2?si=GxsPL_8fQOqTyyPm4vJcLQ In this special episode, Erin sits down with award-winning thriller writer Jodé Millman to discuss her latest Queen City Crime Series novel, Hooker Avenue. Jodé discusses the true crime that inspired the novel, what she learned while writing it, the importance of writing strong female characters, offers some advice for writers, and much more! … Continue reading Jodé Millman Interview
William Maz Interview
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6hvTUATSkeT4idBLp9yboy In this special episode, Erin interviews writer William Maz about his latest novel The Bucharest Dossier. They discuss why he chose to set the film during the 1989 uprising in Romania, what part love plays in the story, the experience of being an immigrant and how it shapes the lead character Bill Hefflin, and … Continue reading William Maz Interview
Herb Stern Interview
https://open.spotify.com/episode/650nxCnjkJo484VsiAhLdR?si=4e89964dda744da4 In this special episode, Erin interviews writer Herb Stern to discuss his latest novel that he co-wrote with Alan A. Winter, Sins of the Fathers, the sequel to Wolf about Hitler's rise to power. Sins of the Fathers is an eye-opening novel that is based on historical facts. It tells the tale of the … Continue reading Herb Stern Interview