This week, Ashley from Talking Like a Teen, Carla from Ok, Real Quick, and Jenn from My Streaming Bubble join Erin to discuss the VH-1 "Of Love" shows from the 2000s. They talk about their favorite ones, what made these shows appealing, the potential harm they caused, and share some of their favorite moments. Trigger … Continue reading VH1 “Of Love” Shows
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Sex Workers In Media
On this episode, Tiff joins Erin to discuss depictions of sex workers in film and television. They explore why they believe Hollywood hasn't always portrayed sex work positively, highlight some of the worst and best portrayals, and consider whether Hollywood is improving. Spoilers for: Desperate Housewives, Les Misérables, The Feast of All Saints, Dangerous Beauty, … Continue reading Sex Workers In Media
These 80s Movies Traumatized Us
On this episode, Carla from Ok, Real Quick Pod, and Tiff join Erin to talk about some movies from the eighties that traumatized us. They also explore why they think eighties movies were different from today’s films. Trigger warnings for animal harm, nuclear war, and cancer. https://art19.com/shows/its-a-fandom-thing/episodes/359bc2ca-a33e-4bd7-85d7-4bd03b0f9c5a Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow … Continue reading These 80s Movies Traumatized Us
Celebrity Deaths That Hit Us The Hardest
On this week's main episode, Carla from Ok, Real Quick Pod, and Tiff join Erin to discuss some celebrity deaths that affected us the most. We also explore why we believe celebrity deaths can have such a strong impact. Trigger warnings for death, murder, suicide, cancer, and drug overdose. https://art19.com/shows/its-a-fandom-thing/episodes/0eceb461-3a30-4cf4-bde6-c4aebc4e7149 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. … Continue reading Celebrity Deaths That Hit Us The Hardest
Fandom VS the PR Machine
In this episode, Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead, along with Tanya, joins Erin to discuss how the PR machine influences fandom reactions to celebrity accusations. Trigger warnings: discussion of sexual assault, domestic violence, and misogyny. Link to A Little Bit Fruity podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7raZRvKhS0aH0PrdXN7zKX?si=af2619eb838b44e1 https://art19.com/shows/its-a-fandom-thing/episodes/4626806a-344c-4d42-bb6b-6139f7f2ac43 For some excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, support … Continue reading Fandom VS the PR Machine
Shipping Revisited: Our Favorite Tropes
Carla and Meg, the hosts of Bed, Wed or Behead, along with Tiff, join Erin to discuss some of their favorite tropes and ships in film, television, and literature. To explore the wide variety of tropes available, click here: https://shipping.fandom.com/wiki/Tropes. https://art19.com/shows/its-a-fandom-thing/episodes/dadc6171-1297-4bce-bb82-7bcdc080531b For some excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can … Continue reading Shipping Revisited: Our Favorite Tropes
Special Episode: Discussing Neil Gaiman
In this special episode, Tanya Cook joins Erin to discuss the impact of the allegations against Neil Gaiman on fandom. Trigger warnings: Discussions about sexual assault, BDSM, violence. Tanya's full blog post can be read here: https://aknerdfighting.medium.com/fandom-and-scandal-here-we-are-again-unfortunately-fcbeb8efc8b3 Tanya's website can be found here: https://www.tanya-cook.com/ If you need help, please visit RAINN at https://rainn.org/ or by calling … Continue reading Special Episode: Discussing Neil Gaiman
The Brat Pack
On this episode, Erin is joined by Jenn, host of My Streaming Bubble, and Paula, co-host of It's a Dean Thing Pod, to discuss the Brat Pack. They discuss if they think the term was degrading, their favorite and least favorite movies featuring the Brat Pack, their favorite members, and more. Read the original New … Continue reading The Brat Pack
Tabloid & Teen Magazines
In this episode, Erin is joined by Paula from "It's a Dean Thing" to discuss teen magazines and tabloids. They talk about their favorite magazines from their teen years, the harm caused by these publications, why tabloids are considered worse, and they even play a fun game. Please be aware that this episode includes discussions … Continue reading Tabloid & Teen Magazines
Special Interview: Richard Gurman
On this special interview episode, Erin sits down with writer and Producer, Richard Gurman, to discuss his book Married... With Children Vs. the World. The book tells the inside story of the shock-com that launched FOX and changed TV comedy forever. https://art19.com/shows/its-a-fandom-thing/episodes/83067334-0000-47a3-a1c8-bff654731981 For some excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. … Continue reading Special Interview: Richard Gurman
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