What if… Marvelverse ( 0:40:52 ) ↑ Consulting Fans Fox Estacado, MK, Science, and Topher have a spoiler-filled discussion about what we loved about Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and what we’re super hyped about that’s coming out in 2022 and speculate what characters and storylines we might see. Multiverse of Madness official trailer Moon Knight official trailer Marvel wiki This segment was first released on March 1, 2022 in Episode 126: What If…? Music Credit Unless otherwise indicate...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr
Consulting Travelers: Foodie Adventures ( 1:47:00 ) ↑ Consulting Fans Fox Estacado, Chase, and Mads talk about traveling to London, around the U.S., and in our own hometowns to explore culture and fandom through food. Mads Performance in a Leading Role-inspired trip Performance in a Leading Role by Madlori (Sherlock) Nutella crepes The Hungary Thai Walk in Queen’s Park Casa Loma Part 1 Casa Loma Part 2 Casa Loma Part 3 Portland Trip The Nerd Out This, You Protect by Owlette (Marvel Cinematic Uni...
Apr 15, 2022•38 min
Fandoms of Interest: Kingdom ( 2:25:23 ) ↑ Consulting Fans B, Caroline, Mads, and Sus chat about the Korean zombie historical drama Kingdom, and why Sherlockians should watch, even if you don’t like zombies. This segment was first released on February 1, 2022 in Episode 125: Foodie February. Music Credit Unless otherwise indicated, music is available for purchase through online retailers such as amazon.com and iTunes. Fandoms of Interest: Kingdom – Zombina & The Skeletones, Nobody Likes You ...
Apr 15, 2022•26 min
FOI: Food Shows ( 1:17:17 ) ↑ Consulting Fans Science, Merinda, Fox Estacado, and Cumbercookie chat about our favorite food shows, spanning the genre from chefs on TikTok to Chopped, rural Chinese cooking videos to Kitchen Nightmares. Tumblr post on Alton Brown and his fetish gear Netflix shows (although some of these are no longer on Netflix): Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations , Parts Unknown , The Layover ) Science of food: Mind of a Chef , Salt Fat Acid Heat David Chang: Ugly Delicious , Brea...
Apr 15, 2022•29 min
Consulting Culinarians: Afternoon Tea ( 0:39:45 ) ↑ Consulting Fans Emma Grant, Fox Estacado, Holmeson and special guest Ferno indulge in a character-inspired afternoon tea! Fox Estacado’s Mycroft-themed tea: Amuse bouche: Salmon sashimi with vinaigrette and caviar. Inspired by the smoked salmon rillette with caviar at Searcy’s London tearoom Sandwiches and savories: Smoked salmon with avocado and wasabi and seaweed cream cheese (Inspired by afternoon tea at Connaught) Lobster bridge roll (Inspi...
Apr 15, 2022•37 min
Power of the Dog Reaction Roundtable ( 0:26:24 ) ↑ Consulting Fans Dmellion, Vex, and Science discuss Benedict Cumberbatch’s newest film, The Power of the Dog, a chilling western set in 1920s Montana written and directed by Jane Campion. (Spoilers) Producer: Science; Editor: MK & Science List of awards and nominations on Wikipedia page This segment was first released on January 8, 2022 in Episode 124: Antici…….pation Music Credit Unless otherwise indicated, music is available for purchase th...
Apr 15, 2022•30 min
FOI: The Haunting of Hill House ( 1:39:51 ) ↑ Consulting Fans Hope, Sunday, Chase discuss The Haunting of Hill House, a 2018 Netflix series directed by Mike Flanagan and inspired by the 1959 Shirley Jackson novel of the same name. They discuss what makes this series different from (and, in their opinions, superior to) most other series in the horror genre, as well as some potentially surprising parallels to Sherlock characters and themes. Trailer: https://youtu.be/dA2OngsNXXk Featurette: Mike Fl...
Apr 15, 2022•39 min
BTS Concert Squee ( 0:57:34 ) ↑ Consulting Fans: Johnlocked, Chase, Mads, and SusPup explore highlights from the four BTS concerts held in Los Angeles last year. Megan Thee Stallion Tae in squid game outfit taking off his mask JK’s wardrobe malfunction Jin’s birthday with army bomb moons My Universe performance feat. Coldplay I’m Your Hope, You’re My Hope, I’m J-HOOOOOOOPE!!! TikTok of ARMY talking to therapist post-concert Photos of Fox’s custom makgeolli cups This segment was first released on...
Apr 15, 2022•41 min
Lord of the Rings 20th Anniversary Retrospective ( 3:11:53 ) ↑ Consulting Fans B, Vulgarweed, Amytheelder, merindab, and Science look back at the 20 years that have passed since The Fellowship of the Ring opened in theaters, discussing Peter Jackson’s trilogy, LotR fandom, additional texts, and more. Lord of the Peeps One Ring to Bind Them by Tyellas Sansûkh by determamfidd Vulgarweed’s Hobbit art tag on tumblr Overrun By Halflings by likethenight Rosie’s Year and Festival Dancing by Rubynye The...
Dec 23, 2021•43 min
Scandal in C-ent: Contextualizing the Zhang Zhehan Scandal ( 2:02:54 ) ↑ Acafan Dr. Lori Morimoto unpacks the 813 scandal from over the summer and the historical and political circumstances leading up to the Chinese entertainment industry ban of a rising star. Assistant Professor General Faculty, Department of Media Studies, University of Virginia – lm8hz@virginia.edu Summary of 813 Zhang Zhehan scandal (links to a PDF) Medium article on 813 facts and misinformation Further reading Rebecca Willi...
Dec 23, 2021•51 min
Queerest Book Club in the World: Names for the Dawn (0:26:16)↑Consulting Fans Alexxphoenix42 and MK enjoy chatting with SinceWhen about his newly published book that began life as a Johnlock park ranger AU. Names for the Dawn by C.L. Beaumont Names for the Dawn on Goodreads This segment was first released on December 1, 2021 in Episode 123: There's A West Wind Coming Music Credit Unless otherwise indicated, music is available for purchase through online retailers such as amazon.com and iTunes. Q...
Dec 23, 2021•35 min
Consulting Travelers: Into The West (1:01:01)↑Fox Estacado talks with MK about solo travels into the wild. Alabama Hills BLM Area Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area Death Valley National Park Joshua Tree National Park Valley of Fire State Park Article on P22 the Mountain Lion This segment was first released on December 1, 2021 in Episode 123: There's A West Wind Coming Music Credit Unless otherwise indicated, music is available for purchase through online retailers such as amazon.com and iTunes...
Dec 23, 2021•32 min
FOI: Ted Lasso (2:55:49)↑Science, Cookie, and MK talk about the fantastic Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso, about an American football coach hired to coach an English Premier League football team. Ted Lasso Season 1 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u7EIiohs6U “An American Coach in London: NBC Sports Premier League Film” from 2013: https://youtu.be/6KeG_i8CWE8 “The Return of Coach Lasso: NBC Sports Premier League Film” from 2014: https://youtu.be/iRqypM7jb5Y This segment was first released on De...
Dec 23, 2021•14 min
FOI: Animal Crossing (1:34:59)↑Consulting Fans Cumbercookie, EmmaGrant, Writing Out Loud, and take a look at why they love the game Animal Crossing, why it’s important to them, and why you might like it too! This segment was first released on December 1, 2021 in Episode 123: There's A West Wind Coming Music Credit Unless otherwise indicated, music is available for purchase through online retailers such as amazon.com and iTunes. FOI: Animal Crossing – Nintendo: Animal Crossing: New Horizons – The...
Dec 23, 2021•47 min
Consulting fans Chase, Hope, and Finnagain talk about dancing, the barriers that often prevent us from dancing, and ways in which these have been overcome to make dance part of their fandom lives. Beatsaber video game Just Dance video game Finn’s ancient Dancing Diaries podcast Steezy Online dance school, Youtube Channel Raised By Krump documentary by Marceo Frost Paris is Burning Ballroom Scene Rhythm Hive and the Reddit post on its big lie of interactivity Doja Cat Say So tik toks left shark, ...
Nov 21, 2021•53 min
FOI: Street Dance of China (3:00:53)↑Consulting Fans Emma, Ashmead, Caroline, Sus, and Trickybonmot want you to know that you really should check out this dance competition reality show from China that has 3-hour-long episodes. No, seriously, let them explain. Where to watch SDC season 3 SDC season 3 playlist on youtube SDC season 3 by Jiaer subs (includes hotpot/Let’s Chat season 1 that goes with SDC s3) SDC season 3 music playlist on Spotify Where to watch SDC season 4 SDC season 4 playlist on...
Nov 21, 2021•36 min
BTS Comeback (2:15:58)↑Consulting Fans Johnlocked, Finnagain, Hope, MK, and B join together to look back one year after their BTS FOI to talk more Bangtan Boys goodness from the past 12 months and welcome a new wave of Three Patch fans. BTS FOI from Ep 111 | B’s BTS 101 doc BTS on MTV Unplugged playlist | BTS cover of Fix You by Coldplay My Universe music video by Coldplay X BTS | song on spotify BTS 2021 UN Speech with English subtitles | Permission to Dance UN performance Past BTS UN speeches ...
Nov 21, 2021•45 min
Bandoms (”1:30:13″)↑Consulting Fans: Brianna, EarlGreyTea68, Charlotte, and PadawanRyan explore what it's like to participate in fandom for a band or artist. All Our Stars Aligned (Put Love On Hold) by two_ravens, xaritomene The Boys Time Can’t Capture by scarredsodeep Official Guster Fan2Fan Reboot Facebook Group Phish Chicks Facebook Group This segment was first released on November 1, 2021 in Episode 122: Permission To Dance. Music Credit Unless otherwise indicated, music is available for pur...
Nov 21, 2021•44 min
Musical Episodes (2:39:45)↑Consulting Fans Emma Grant, Hope, MK, and Sunday Duck talk about our favorite musical-themed episodes from otherwise non-musical TV series. Once More With Feeling (Buffy 6×7: Amazon Prime, Hulu, aired 11/6/2001) My Musical (Scrubs 6×6: Amazon Prime, Hulu, aired 1/18/2007) Girls vs. Suits (HIMYM 5×12: Amazon Prime, Hulu, aired 1/11/2010) Regional Holiday Music (Community 3×10: Netflix, aired 12/8/2011) Fan Fiction (Supernatural 10×5: Netflix, aired 11/11/2014) Dr. Horri...
Oct 30, 2021•46 min
Playlists As Fanwork (3:25:43)↑Spotify stans B and Chase delve into the world of playlists as expressions of fandom. Link to spotify profiles: B, Chase Playlist grab bag Chase: spooky, gay panic, BTS favorites, queer jams Spotify curated: Lush Lofi, Creativity Boost, Lorem This segment was first released on October 1, 2021 in Episode 121: The Musical Episode. Music Credit Unless otherwise indicated, music is available for purchase through online retailers such as amazon.com and iTunes. Playlists...
Oct 30, 2021•28 min
Pegging Sherlock: Disney Characters (0:22:44)↑Disney Fans Bookgirl, Lakoda, and Cumbercookie give their two cents on who each Sherlock character’s Disney twin is and why. Evermore by SoSoHolmesWatson This segment was first released on October 1, 2021 in Episode 121: The Musical Episode. Music Credit Unless otherwise indicated, music is available for purchase through online retailers such as amazon.com and iTunes. Pegging Sherlock: Disney Characters – Heather Headley, This Is Who I Am: He Is Prod...
Oct 30, 2021•41 min
5+1 Life Beta: Musicians (1:52:15)↑Three musicians -- Fin Amour, Normandie Wilson, and finnagain -- talk about how fic-depictions compare to the real life of a working performer, share many ideas of what details and story lines they’d like to see, and a few common pitfalls when writing about musicians. That flautist and cellist fic: all the music you’re provoking by etben (The Untamed, E F/F cisswap modern Wangxian) Finn misremembered this fic which feature JK as a new lead guitar player in a ba...
Oct 30, 2021•31 min
Finnagain and Emma share their squee about all things mathy, talking about how they got into math, what they love and hate about math culture, favourite areas of math, math education, and more about our math recs! Yes, it’s math, math, and even more passionate math talk, extended cut of the original segment included in episode 119. Shownotes: Numberphile Youtube channel 52! Video (Vsauce) Historical cipher machines The Making Of by Emma Grant (Johnlock fic with cryptography) Proof: root two is i...
Sep 25, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Queerest Book Club: Slippery Creatures (2:22:15)↑Consulting Fans: Alexxphoenix42, Johnlocked, and Holmeson discuss a wonderfully queer book by K. J. Charles, Slippery Creatures. Slippery Creatures by K.J. Charles This segment was first released on September 1, 2021 in Episode 120: WAP (Sexpisode 9)! Music Credit Unless otherwise indicated, music is available for purchase through online retailers such as amazon.com and iTunes. A Study in Fanfic – Cake, Fashion Nugget: Open Book Production Credits...
Sep 25, 2021•31 min
RPF Roundtable Part 2: Tinhatting and Industry-Sanctioned RPF (2:53:29)↑Consulting Fans Emma Grant, Caroline, Elise Vist, and Porcupinegirl discuss the practice of tinhatting their RPF ships, fan service and RPS (real person slash/shipping) as an industry practice, and the complications of transnational, cross-cultural RPF shipping. Elise on twitter PG on ao3 PG’s Supernatural podcast, Season 14 Fan service from pro hockey RPF Gallys Bromance This Avalanche tweet, quoting this deleted tweet Slas...
Sep 25, 2021•53 min
RPF Roundtable part 1: Writing and Reading RPF (1:34:47)↑Writers and fans of RPF (real person fic), Emma Grant, Johnlocked and Mer, discuss why and how they engage in RPF/RPS fandoms. Mer on ao3 and twitter Fanlore entry on RPF Mer’s recs Anything by venvephe – hockey (Jamie Benn/Tyler Seguin) and NCT RPF (multi) Pretty Please by birbiebi, NCT RPF (Johnny/Ten) Pulse Compatibility by taeyomi (buttercream), NCT RPF (Mark/Yuta) Clothes and Company series by mntsnflrs, NCT RPF (multi) Two Bros, Chil...
Sep 25, 2021•47 min
Consulting Culinarians: Naughty Baking (0:37:31)↑Consulting Fans DrinkingCocoa, Emma Grant, Johnlocked, and Science discuss their experiences in producing baked goods in naughty designs, including eclairs shaped like dicks, vulva-shaped pie/crumble, and frosting/fondant art for cake toppers. Photos of the masterpiece bakes Chocolate anuses at DashCon Spotted Dick bakeoff in Episode 115 Eclair recipe Zucchini cobbler recipe Fruit pie recipe Tutorial on frosting art Emma’s icon cake by DrinkingCoc...
Sep 25, 2021•57 min
Loki Squee (1:13:04)↑Consulting Fans: Johnlocked, SundayDuck, DrinkingCocoa, Fox Estacado, and Emma Grant take a deep dive into why we love this God of Mischief and the new Disney+ show. Loki on Disney+ Alligator Loki relaxing on set and in action This segment was first released on August 1, 2021 in Episode 119: Reunion! Music Credit Unless otherwise indicated, music is available for purchase through online retailers such as amazon.com and iTunes. Loki Squee – Natalie Holt, Loki Original Soundtr...
Aug 18, 2021•25 min
The Pursuit of Love Reaction RT (0:15:26)↑Consulting Fans Finnagain, Caroline, Emma Grant, Vex and Drinkingcocoa react to the first episode of the new Amazon Studios and BBC One production, featuring Andrew Scott! We watched the first episode and got very excited. The Pursuit of Love on IMDB This segment was first released on August 1, 2021 in Episode 119: Reunion! Music Credit Unless otherwise indicated, music is available for purchase through online retailers such as amazon.com and iTunes. Pur...
Aug 18, 2021•17 min
Math FOI: Summer School Edition (0:34:06)↑ Math is something some of us can fan over and Consulting Fans Finnagain and Emma Grant share that squee, talking about how they got into math, their favourite areas of math, math and society, and recs! (Extended cut coming soon with more on math culture, what math they want to see in the world, and so many more fun examples.) Math Recs: Numberphile Youtube channel 52! Video (Vsauce) Historical cipher machines The Making Of by Emma Grant (Johnlock fic wi...
Aug 18, 2021•37 min
