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Fan Wonderland

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Fan Wonderland covers all genres from Cosplay, TV & Film, Comedy, Music, Sport, and more. Fan Wonderland was created as a safe place for LGBTQIA+ friendly fans to express themselves, be themselves and have their voices heard by our guests and bridge the gap between fans and our guests. Fan Wonderland is a safe space for all fans regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or race and it's something we pride ourselves on in ensuring this never changes. Hosted by Non-Binary host TJ (They/Them)

Episodes

Episode Fourty Three: All Hell Breaks Loose with Lesley-Ann Brandt

Fan Wonderland chats to fan favourite actress from hit Netflix show Lucifer, Lesley-Ann Brandt, about Mazikeen, Lesley-Ann’s Women’s Health cover and more. Content Warning: Infrequent Coarse Language Lesley-Ann Brandt Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LesleyAnnBrandt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LesleyAnnBrandt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesleyannbrandt/ Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland Images Provided by Lesley-Ann Brandt...

May 24, 201916 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Episode Fourty Two: A Velvet Innuendo with Chasing Velvet

Fan Wonderland welcomes back our favourite duo Chasing Velvet to chat about their new single Innuendo, the inspiration behind the single, covering songs and many Chasing Velvet puns. Innuendo is available for purchase and streaming now on all streaming and music platforms Content Warning: Frequent Coarse Language Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland Cover Images provided by Chasing Velvet Chasing Velvet Links Website: https://www.chasingvelvet.com/...

May 11, 201931 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Episode Fourty One: Praise Lucifer! It's SeedsOfLily!

Fan Wonderland welcomes Lucifan artist SeedsOfLily on Twitter) to discuss the Season 4 trailer, ships, Lily’s amazing realistic art, weird requests and her shot to fame in the Lucifans community after the initial Fox cancellation. Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland Cover Images provided by SeedsOfLily SeedsOfLily Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeedsOfLily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedsoflily/ Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SeedsOfLily...

May 11, 201927 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Episode Fourty: May The Guardians of The Force Be With You Forever with Forever Song Cosplay

Fan Wonderland chats to talented cosplayer Forever Song Cosplay about cosplay, Game of Thrones, Star Wars, building cosplays, dream cosplays and more. Forever Song Cosplay Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foreversongcosplay/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/xforeversongx Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foreversongcosplay/...

May 04, 201935 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Episode Thirty Nine: A Lesbian Unicorn with Marti

Fan Wonderland chats to our first openly queer guest and talented artist BlackEyedMarti, about art, fandom, ships, and being noticed by Paramore and so much more. As well as what inspired her to begin drawing and what inspires her now, as well as advice for listeners wanting to learn. Podcast Cover Designed by Fan Wonderland Cover Images provided by Marti Content Warning: Infrequent Coarse Language Marti Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackeyedmarti/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/black...

Apr 26, 201937 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Episode Thirty Eight: A Kickass 5 Foot Firecracker with Sonalii Castillo

Fan Wonderland talks to the kickass woman who inspired Fan Wonderland to be created. TJ & Sonalii discuss The Outpost , CSI: Miami, award winning film Mamba and Sonalii’s award winning web series Voodoo Vanessa , as well as Sonalii’s photography and much more. Content Warning: Frequent Strong coarse language Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland Cover Images Provided by Sonalii Castillo Episode Notes: Sonalii’s fire alarm decided to randomly beep on us about 4 or 5 times around the 24 min...

Apr 04, 201949 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Episode Thirty Seven: A Heartless Captain with Kevin McNally

Fan Wonderland talks to veteran actor Kevin McNally TJ & Kevin discuss Kingdom Hearts 3 , voicing games, his time on The Outpost and more including lost episodes of Dad’s Army , radio dramas and of course Pirates of the Caribbean as well as upcoming projects. The Outpost is available to purchase on iTunes, and DVD & Blu-Ray Kingdom Hearts 3 is available on Xbox One & Playstation 4 for purchase now Das Boot is streaming now on SBS On Demand in Australia Designated Survivor is streamin...

Apr 01, 201932 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Episode Thirty Six: Kerri Me Gently with Jade Eshete

Fan Wonderland talks to fan favourite of Dirk Gently and star of upcoming film Bruce!!! , Jade Eshete. TJ & Jade discuss Dirk Gently and a potential Season 3 as well as Bruce!!! Content Warning: Strong coarse language Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland Cover Images Provided by Eden Marryshow/imdb Jade Eshete Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadeeshete/ Bruce!!! Links: Website: https://www.brucethefilm.com/ Red Band Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2UgTzkz05s Instagr...

Mar 03, 201932 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Episode Thirty Five: Becoming A Heartfelt A-Hole In Wonderland with Eden Marryshow

Fan Wonderland talks to actor, director, producer and writer Eden Marryshow. TJ & Eden discuss Eden’s upcoming film Bruce!!! As well as detailing his other work including Jessica Jones Season 2. Eden also details the emotional and heartbreaking journey into how he began acting and how Bruce came to be. Bruce!!! releases in cinemas March 15, 2019 (session times can be found at the Bruce!!! film website below) Content Warning: Strong coarse language Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland Cov...

Mar 03, 201933 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Episode Thirty Four-Sydlena, A Gay Icon & The Awkward Human with Isabella Gomez

Fan Wonderland talks to rising Netflix star Isabella Gomez about her role as Elena in groundbreaking hit Netflix show One Day At A Time . TJ and Isabella discuss key moments from Seasons 1-3 such as the no makeup episode, episodes covering #MeToo, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ first times, Latinx representation and so many more topics the show covers; including how One Day At A Time helped both TJ & Isabella learn to use pronouns for those in the LGBTQIA+ community. We also took the most fan questions w...

Feb 22, 20191 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Episode Thirty Three: Hellbent on Wonderland with S.A. Bradley

Fan Wonderland talks to their first fellow podcaster and author of Screaming For Pleasure , S.A. Bradley. Covering everything from Oculus to Braid to Doctor Who to One Day At A Time get ready to learn a lot about the horror genre and its references to current culture from S.A. Bradley. S.A. Bradley runs bi-monthly podcast Hellbent For Horror which has been Rondo nominated as well as praised by master director Guillermo del Toro. Content Warning: Strong coarse language, sexual references, brief m...

Feb 14, 20191 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Episode Thirty Two: Who I Am In This Galaxy with Rei Kennex

Fan Wonderland chat to multi-talented actress, singer and cosplayer Rei Kennex. TJ & Rei discuss songwriting, building cosplays, what inspires Rei’s cosplays and more. Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland Cover Images Provided by Rei Kennex Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rei.kennex/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReiKennex Top of the Universe Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swxN-ANdiyM Music: https://soundcloud.com/reikennex Episode Notes: There is some occasional clicks...

Feb 12, 201952 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Episode Thirty One: A Mysterious Mermaid Tale with Natalee Linez

Fan Wonderland talks to rising Siren star Natalee Linez. TJ and Natalee discuss how Nicole came to be, how Natalee got the role of Nicole, life on the Siren set, her dream roles and more, including answering a fan question. TJ & Natalee also discuss how the film & TV landscape is changing with shows like Siren, Wynonna Earp & Braid . Spoilers contained for Season 2 of Siren Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland Cover Images Provided by Natalee Linez Natalee Linez Links: Instagram:...

Feb 12, 201944 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Episode Thirty: A Deep Dive Into Climate Change with Daron Dean

Fan Wonderland talks to talented actress, curve model and Twitch streamer Daron Dean. TJ & Daron discuss Daron’s Twitch Show, body positivity, campaigns by major brands like Nike & Gillette, as well as STEM, Hulu series Shrill , and climate change, including its impact on both the US wildfires and the recent Tasmanian fires. TJ & Daron also discuss how both US and Australian governments continue to ignore the impact of climate change. Also discussed is anxiety and depression and how ...

Feb 12, 201952 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Episode Twenty Nine: A Braided Mindf**k with Mitzi Peirone & Sarah Hay

Fan Wonderland talks to Braid Director, Writer & Producer Mitzi Peirone and Braid star Sarah Hay. TJ, Mitzi and Sarah discuss how Braid came to be, becoming the first film to be funded by cryptocurrency and how Mitzi and the cast dealt with the backlash surrounding it, as well as how a young director like Mitzi has an approach that is exciting and unique. Mitzi discusses her film, directing and writing style and why Mitzi approached Braid “differently” to most other films and what Hollywood ...

Feb 05, 201956 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Episode Twenty Eight: Cats, Sharks & A Cosplayer with Yung Shark Cosplay

Fan Wonderland talks to talented cosplayer, special effects makeup artist and actress, Yung Shark Cosplay TJ & Yung Shark discuss Yung Shark’s cosplay, issues the cosplay community deals with, the difference between a genderbend and a crossplay, how to learn self makeup application, building a cosplay, how she got her name Yung Shark and more. We also discuss different cosplayers as well as indie movies and a rather weird music video Yung Shark has worked on. Content Warning: Infrequent Coar...

Jan 29, 20191 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Episode Twenty Seven: A Free Spirited Puddin' with Francesca Root-Dodson

Fan Wonderland chat to Gotham fan favourite, Francesca Root-Dodson about becoming Mommer/Ecco and her film Free Spirit , which Francesca wrote, directed, produced and starred in. TJ & Francesca discuss the craziness of the final season of Gotham, as well as some of Francesca’s other roles. Francesca also details how she got into character as Ecco as well as answering fan questions. Major spoilers contained for Season 5 episode "Ruin" Content Warning: Strong Coarse Language.  Podcast Cov...

Jan 25, 201926 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Episode Twenty Six: An Acting Masterclass with Lisa Gormley

Fan Wonderland, for the very first time, sits down, in person, and talks to Australian actress Lisa Gormley about her work on Home and Away , teaching aspiring actors, and upcoming comedy Early Retirement and more. TJ & Lisa also discuss why she loves teaching acting workshops locally and working on local projects rather than Hollywood projects. Lisa also answered some fan questions as well. Content Warning: Infrequent Coarse Language.  Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland Cover Ima...

Jan 24, 201930 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Episode Twenty Five: An Earpin' Burden with Varun Saranga

 Fan Wonderland talks to Wynonna Earp fan favourite actor Varun Saranga about Wynonna Earp , Workin’ Moms , and Burden of Truth . TJ & Varun discuss Varun’s work on Wynonna Earp , the support of Earpers, his hopes for Jeremy in Season 4 and how his life has changed since Wynonna Earp, and much more including Varun jokes, his India travels, singing Jeremy and LGBTQ+ representation in Wynonna Earp . And as always we took some fan questions which Varun answered. Content Warning: Strong coa...

Jan 23, 20191 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Episode Twenty Four: A Godless Return with Shawn-Caulin Young

Fan Wonderland talks to our first returning guest Shawn-Caulin Young about his role as paedophile Ted LaGrange in HBO hit show True Detective, how he approached the role , the reception to Heart, Baby since our last chat and Shawn’s upcoming short film based on a true story, Stand Still . TJ & Shawn also discuss Shawn’s work on Godless, Case 347 and Shawn method acting every role he has. Content Warning: Infrequent Coarse Language, Brief discussion of paedophilia (concerning his role on the ...

Jan 20, 201945 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Episode Twenty-Three: A Cursed Australian with Tristan Barr

Fan Wonderland talks to Australian, actor, director and producer Tristan Barr about upcoming Horror-Comedy Cursed and his award winning film Watch The Sunset. TJ & Tristan explain the often confused difference between producing and directing as well as a certain special guest showing up in the intro short for Cursed and the extra mile the marketing team has gone for the series. TJ & Tristan also discuss how and why Australia is still lagging behind in the arts industry, channels not taki...

Jan 13, 201952 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Episode Twenty-Two: Aliens, Blood Sacrifice & A Rogue Spirit with Rosa Arredondo

Fan Wonderland talks to talented actress Rosa Arredondo about upcoming indie psychological thriller Bloodbound as well as her upcoming debut on Roswell, New Mexico . TJ & Rosa discuss the impressive indie cast in Bloodbound as well as working alongside talented newcomer Eden Brolin, scary stories from the set of Bloodbound and how indie films impact the industry. TJ & Rosa also discuss Rosa’s role in the upcoming CW show Roswell, New Mexico , how it differs from its predecessor and expla...

Jan 13, 201955 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Episode Twenty-One: A Motherforking Fairytale with Luke Guldan

Fan Wonderland talks to talented actor Luke Guldan about hit show The Good Place & CBS Original Tell Me A Story TJ & Luke discuss his dream roles, how he got into acting, his roles across The Good Place , LGBTQIA+ film Fluidity and Tell Me A Story as well as two more indie films Luke is starring in. TJ & Luke also discuss LGBTQIA+ representation in film and TV as well as Luke’s dream roles. Content Warning: Mild sexual references Mild spoilers are contained for The Good Place . Podca...

Jan 13, 201946 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Episode Twenty: Friends From College with Jae Suh Park

 Fan Wonderland talks to talented rising star actress Jae Suh Park about hit Netflix show Friends From College and its sophomore season. TJ & Jae discuss her dream roles, how she got into acting, why she loves playing Marianne and the amount of improv in the show. TJ & Jae also discuss the film industry, how key scenes in the show happened, as well as filling in some scenes that ended up being cut from both seasons and more. Major spoilers are contained for Friends From College Seas...

Jan 12, 20191 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Episode Eighteen: A Gifted Inspiration with Briana Lamb

Fan Wonderland talks to Briana Lamb about her cosplay, modelling and work on The Gifted as well as her work on over 50 different productions.  TJ & Briana discuss the horrific accident that changed Briana’s life, the outpouring of support surrounding it and her motivation and approach to life since.  Briana & TJ discuss how she got into cosplay, modelling and her role on The Gifted alongside Emma Dumont, as well as dealing with depression and anxiety . Briana also gave us some ...

Dec 31, 20182 hr 45 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Episode Seventeen: A Dead Man Walking with James Chen

Fan Wonderland talks to James Chen about his role as Kal on AMC’s The Walking Dead , as well as LGBTQIA+ indie film Fluidity and dive into James’ fanboy side, his love of Spider-Man and representation in the LGBTQIA+ and Asian communities or lack thereof. TJ & James discuss how James got the role of Kal, and much more. James & TJ discuss James’ favourite roles, stereotyping and miscasting across the LGBTQIA+ and people of colour communities being stereotypically cast or miscast in the fi...

Dec 30, 20181 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Episode Sixteen: A Journey Round The Twist with Anjelica Bette Fellini

Fan Wonderland talks to Anjelica Bette Fellini about her breakout role on Fox’s The Gifted, as well as on Margot and upcoming coming of age film Sid Is Dead. TJ & Anjelica discuss how Anjelica got the role of Rebecca/Twist, her role in Sid Is Dead and much more. Anjelica & TJ reflect on Stan Lee’s impact on the Marvel family, her favourite Marvel characters, her reaction to getting a role on The Gifted, her dream roles and more. There’s also a brilliant joke from Anjelica about how she got into ...

Dec 04, 201828 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Episode Fifteen: Yikes, It's Tessa with Tessa Violet

Mild Spoiler Warning for Bad Ideas music video (if listening prior to it’s release on November 30): Fan Wonderland talks to Tessa Violet about her single Bad Ideas and it’s accompanying music video both releasing November 30 TJ & Tessa discuss Bad Ideas & the accompanying music video which Tessa was instrumental in creating as well as the Twitter love between Tessa & Bishop Briggs and her disbelief at Crush going past 24 million views and more. The episode is wrapped with TJ & Tessa revealing th...

Nov 30, 201836 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Episode Fourteen: Chasing A Velvet Replay with Chasing Velvet

Fan Wonderland talks to talented Australian duo Chasing Velvet about what inspired the name “Chasing Velvet”, their fans, what inspired their music and their hopes to eventually do a national tour and more. Website: http://chasingvelvet.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChasingVelvet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chasingvelvetofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingvelvet/ Replay EP streaming on Spotify now and available for purchase digitally on iTunes or a physical copy on Ch...

Nov 15, 201855 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Episode Thirteen: A True Story with Heart, Baby with Shawn-Caulin Young

STRONG CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains strong language, discussion of rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, substance abuse and homophobia and may be triggering for some listeners. If this episode affects you or affects someone you know please seek the appropriate support. Fan Wonderland talks to Shawn-Caulin Young about his role as transgender female inmate Crystal in award winning biopic Heart, Baby. TJ & Shawn discuss how Shawn came to be cast as Crystal and how Shawn transformed hi...

Nov 15, 20181 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 13