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
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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
Convention Do’s & Don’ts
We wrap up Topic Month with a look at some of our convention do's and don'ts. Erin A., Judy, and Paula from It's a Dean Thing, join Erin to discuss how to take of your health and safety at conventions, what some must-haves are, why you need to treat your fellow fans with respect, how to … Continue reading Convention Do’s & Don’ts
Fanfic Do’s & Don’ts
On this episode, Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod, E'Shel from Liberty Diner Dish, and Paula from It's a Dean Thing, join Erin to discuss some fanfic do's and don'ts. The panel discusses why it is important to tag your work correctly and why it is the reader's responsibility to read the tags. The … Continue reading Fanfic Do’s & Don’ts
Ageism in Fandom
We continue topic month with a look at ageism in fandom. Bex from Big Reputations Pod, and E'Shel from Liberty Diner Dish, join Erin to discuss why they think ageism exists in fandom, whether it is more prevalent among female fans, if there is a genre that has more ageism, their own experiences, and more. https://art19.com/shows/its-a-fandom-thing/episodes/a5d76c05-6f13-41b5-aa5b-7f4f4e7a679c … Continue reading Ageism in Fandom
Internalized, Misogyny in Media & Fandom
We kick off topic month with a look at internalized misogyny in fandom and media. Carla, from Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod, and Tiff, join Erin to discuss how internalized misogyny shows up in harmful tropes in media, fandom, and the real world. Trigger warnings: sexism, misogyny, racism, misogynoir, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and spousal abuse. … Continue reading Internalized, Misogyny in Media & Fandom
Best of 2023: Part 2
It is time for our annual Best of 2023 episode! Carla and Meg from Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod, along with Erin A. and Sasha, join me to countdown some of our favorite movies, television shows, books, and songs from the past year. We are finishing it off with numbers 5 - 1. https://art19.com/shows/its-a-fandom-thing/episodes/d818e154-e9f6-431e-a1c6-d74c48cafe7d For … Continue reading Best of 2023: Part 2
Best of 2023: Part 1
It is time for our annual Best of 2023 episode! Carla and Meg from Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod, along with Erin A. and Sasha, join me to countdown some of our favorite movies, television shows, books, and songs from the past year. We are kicking it off with numbers 10 - 6. https://art19.com/shows/its-a-fandom-thing/episodes/ef52efaa-35a9-461f-beb9-7b86b09f6c68 For … Continue reading Best of 2023: Part 1
Pop Culture & Fandom News, November 19, 2023
On this week's Pop Culture and Fandom News episode, Paula and Susi join Erin to discuss some pop culture they are into and celebrate the podcast's four-hundredth episode! For more info on the Disney/Microsoft suit: https://twitter.com/DisneyTVANews/status/1725983625550729720?s=20&fbclid=IwAR1_0x69M_zmcvN64EYsa_0lrz8X97OGnZf4HBlIv5zvC0Ll7c28S4KfbIg Link to the Moonlighting article mentioned: https://www.pastemagazine.com/comedy/moonlighting/as-moonlighting-arrives-on-hulu-heres-why-it-remains-such-a-watchable-hot-mess https://art19.com/shows/its-a-fandom-thing/episodes/a0a2ef6b-654f-46b8-b89c-6b74e8190627 For some excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, support us on … Continue reading Pop Culture & Fandom News, November 19, 2023
Haunted Places
We wrap up horror month with a look at some of our favorite Haunted Places. Here are some links for info on the haunted places that Tiff and Erin mentioned:1. Alcatraz2. Cheesman Park3. Lake Lanier4. High Street5. New Orleans: Congo Square https://art19.com/shows/its-a-fandom-thing/episodes/0c0e3bc6-c204-4ff7-a4a4-a7bdf9b5d3b0 For some excellent bonus content, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow … Continue reading Haunted Places
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