Orange Is The New Black

https://open.spotify.com/episode/06HfRuhHLAangoCbEKH1vb We continue our celebration of Pride Month with a discussion about the show Orange Is the New Black. Erin Amos and Judy Alsip joined Erin to discuss some of their favorite storylines, what the show gets right and wrong about representation, the handling of mental illness, and the finale.Be sure to vote for us … Continue reading Orange Is The New Black

George Michael

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0A7fG6KY4Kew2nL4qzIh58?si=RuMowcoTR2WHoLjINhOJHA We continue our celebration of Pride Month with a discussion about George Michael. Carla Temis from Bed, Wed, Behead, and Jesse from Sudden but Inevitable, joined me for this wonderful discussion about the lasting impact of George Michael's music. I have faith that you will love this episode and want to immediately pop in … Continue reading George Michael

Brokeback Mountain

https://open.spotify.com/episode/08SvKTI4tl9REugJGwddN0?si=aFrgHauRRs6CWNeJClG46g We continue our celebration of our Pride Month with a discussion about the film, Brokeback Mountain. Danelle Beauvais and E'Shel from Liberty Diner Dish Podcast join Erin to discuss the characters, the cultural impact, and Heath Ledger's legacy.Trigger Warning: Mentions of homophobia and hate crimes.Be sure to check out E'Shel's podcast, Liberty Diner Dish, … Continue reading Brokeback Mountain

Moonlight

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ns4YpntjryRw9aqEhzDtL?si=w9-1wpSpRQGdA6jF9qny_A We kick off Pride Month with a discussion about the film, Moonlight. Carla Temis joins Erin for this great discussion. We talk about the different chapters, the importance of representation, The significance of the Oscar win, and go on some fun tangents. It's a heavy one, but important.Trigger Warnings: Mentions of homophobia, child abuse/neglect, … Continue reading Moonlight

Roman Chiminenti & Tyler Jensen Interview

In this special episode, Erin sits down with the directors of Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street; Roman Chimienti and Tyler Jensen. They touch on the path to forgiveness, homophobia in Hollywood, finding your place in horror, the importance of seeing yourself on screen, and much more! https://art19.com/shows/its-a-fandom-thing/episodes/d634ce25-f331-47bf-a487-6ed08afafa58 You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod … Continue reading Roman Chiminenti & Tyler Jensen Interview

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

LGBTQ+ Representation In Film

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4AcOSGqIb5LSsoYcInx1ys?si=43tc1RVCSU2DHBB2hNOFyw We end our celebration of Pride Month, with a discussion about LGBTQ+ representation in film throughout the decades. Eli Bazan, Pasha Ripley, and Sarah Alder join Erin to discuss some harmful tropes, the way cinema handled the AIDS crisis and some of the positive changes in representation.To learn more about Parasol Patrol and how you … Continue reading LGBTQ+ Representation In Film

Sense8

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gfmwep5h40iPuUzDmX7nu?si=IycRnXVATnmBezwdNwiWEw We continue to celebrate Pride this week with a discussion about the series, Sense8. Joyce McCall and Sarah Alder join Erin to discuss the show, the characters, and the lasting impact it is bound to have. There are spoilers galore!Be sure to check out National Black Justice Coalition and make a donation today.You can … Continue reading Sense8

Mile High Comics & Parasol Patrol

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gydqJPngWXhB4aNR565V2?si=X_K0nbYnQJ2Ht9eDMyzC7A We continue our celebration of Pride Month, with a discussion about the Colorado comic book store, Mile High Comics, which has an all-ages drag show. Due to some hateful protestors that surrounded this show, the Parasol Patrol was created to protect the children who were attending the shows. Erin chats with the founders of Parasol Patrol, … Continue reading Mile High Comics & Parasol Patrol

Pose

https://open.spotify.com/episode/09dNezL3ZiHNUk7IAfhGAv?si=EQICMbZZSDu3Bqcnus7p2A We continue our celebration of Pride Month, with a discussion about the ground-breaking show, Pose. Sarah Alder and Tiffany Smith join me to discuss our favorite episodes, characters, and the impact the show will have on the future of LGBTQIA representation. Warning: There are spoilers!To find ways you can support the Black Trans community today, … Continue reading Pose