Psychology & Fandom

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6p5U8DVaDvAT8YvjcoWUEK?si=qLD5H1S6Re6YAPYf8meILg On this week's show, Sasha San Andres joins Erin to discuss the psychology of fandom. We discuss how fandom can help, and sometimes hurt, our mental health, the ways fandom has helped us, and much more! Please note, we do discuss depression, suicide, and sexual assault in this episode. If any of those are triggering … Continue reading Psychology & Fandom

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

Queerbaiting

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5eeD8TSiGM65rwnsrOxy0Q?si=UD6zgCVSR7OSDr6B8EVVzg We continue our celebration of Pride Month, with a discussion about the very problematic trope, Queerbaiting. Sarah Alder joins me to discuss the impact this harmful trope has on the community and how important it is to see yourself on screen.Be sure to go to https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ to find ways you can help right now. Black Lives Matter.You … Continue reading Queerbaiting

Abduction For Love Trope

https://open.spotify.com/episode/53NAqfGtTa7iy7Nmq0FSWS?si=WbKWAtwGSVCDF2sO0COtKw On this week's show, Sasha San Andres joins Erin to discuss the popular trope, Abduction for Love, that is very prevalent in action and sci-fi films.Be sure to check out the YouTube video, Abduction as Romance, that we reference in the episode: https://youtu.be/t8xL7w1POZ0Be sure to check out Carla Temis' website: https://www.carlatemis.com/You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpodTwitter: @fandomthingpodInstagram: @itsafandomthingpodCover art … Continue reading Abduction For Love Trope

Bonus Episode: How We’re Coping

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6T7VFDXdYH5SMjENXXLfFR?si=8t8vQYC_TTm0Dvbc41kw-g On this very special bonus episode of It's a Fandom thing, Carla Temis, Lillith Tafola, Sara Barnaik, and Sarah Alder join Erin to discuss how they are coping with the pandemic.Be sure to check out Carla Temis' website: https://www.carlatemis.com/Check out Sara Barnaik's Chopped Quarantine Challenge Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/562824604580417/You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpodTwitter: @fandomthingpodInstagram: 

Social Media’s Impact on Fandom

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ZarwAwc73N8NsofCD55Ex?si=H9PMjNwnTImdgZXw8HDjmw On this week's episode, Carla Temis, Meg Griffin, and Tanya Cook join Erin to discuss social media and its impact on fandom.Be sure to check out Carla Temis' website: https://www.carlatemis.com/You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpodTwitter: @fandomthingpodInstagram: