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
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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
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
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