Jenn Ragain is a fiber artist, a champion and a friend - And this is her life through fandom. Get to know one of our cast members a little more, as Jenn takes us on a journey of media obsessions, cook book forts, neurodivergence, Harry Potter regrets, Taylor Swift and so much more. This is the first of many cast interviews that we'll be sharing with you throughout the year. Expect them on weeks following odd-numbered episodes, or once every four weeks, or between every other gameshow. It's simpl...
Jan 18, 2024•57 min
It's a Leap of faith, Jack. In our first episode of the new year, Audra sits in the Gamesmaster's chair and hosts a series of trivia games and challenges in the fandom of Lost. So if you feel as though you have to go back (that's a reference), then join us as we revisit this mid-00s network TV icon. https://www.fbuddiespodcast.com/ - Dain's Brilliant, Award-Winning Podcasts - https://www.noquestcast.com/ https://www.studiomunchie.com/ - Jason's Food Truck - @StudioMunchie on Insta https://www.dr...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Jason has updated, consulted and retabulated (definitely a word) the facts, figures and statistics for Season 3. And what did he find? Number six may shock you! As in, six is a very shocking number. Our annual chat and debrief before we leap into a brand new series on January 11th! Happy New Year, see you soon Leapfrogs! studiomunchie.com - Jason's food truck is HERE @StudioMunchie on Insta Follow us on all socials here - linktr.ee/gateleapers Music: BoucheDag by Alexander Nakarada (serpentsound...
Dec 28, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Who doesn't love a game at Christmas? Join us for a merry trip into the non-specific pop-culture category of "Holiday Time". Is it a fandom? I don't know, how about you ask all the people who watch, eat, listen and wear the same things around this time of year? Looks like a fandom to me! Cast of Players - Jason Nguyen, Audra Stephenson, Ben Robinson and Aaron Randolph. Aaron's debut novel Thane can be found here - https://www.amazon.com/Thane-Aaron-Randolph/dp/B0CGQ1ZT49 (and that fantastic piec...
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 53 min
This is a jumbo-coffee morning. We're playing our first ever Couple vs Couple Gateleapers, via the melodramatic 00s comfort-food that is Gilmore Girls. Motherhood, Friendship and Family - Gilmore Girls is one of the most important TV texts of the early 21st century. So we're going to play a series of silly Mr&Mrs-style challenges as we revisit this holy grail. But of course we can't play those games without our special guest players. We were joined by Gateleapers cast-members Chris and Jenn ...
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Season 3Ep. 20
All the information is on the Gate. It's a very special, meta episode. As we leap into one of the fandoms that undeniably influences what we do here. Welcome to the world of Taskmaster - Meaningless games, nonsense fun, and a guy with an ego dishing out points. Sound familiar? But of course we can't play those games without our special guest players. We were joined by author, Aaron Randolph. As well as Stevie (@MidnightSmoke1) and Augie (@AugieDoggie08) to round-out the full BFYTW gang. Aaron's ...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Season 3Ep. 19
It's up to you as Nancy Drew the gun. In the second episode of our Captain's Choice Month (AKA October), we leap into one of Audra's near-lifelong fandoms. It's only the greatest video game detective, Nancy Drew. Lots of laughs, returning games and excellent fandom knowledge. But of course we can't play those games without our special guest players. We were joined by actor, voice artist and podcaster - Caroline Orejuela. As well as writer and podcaster - Emily Hunt. Together they host It's Locke...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 18
80s Transformation sound Transformers - An authentic guy! In the first episode of our Captain's Choice Month (AKA October), after three years of Jason requesting, we finally leap into the world of Transformers. The Gamesmaster has made a fiendish set of challenges, as Jason presents possibly the best muse ever. But of course we can't play these games without our special guest players. We were joined by writer, podcaster and Gateleapers cast-member Ben Robinson. And making his debut, the acclaime...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Are you ready? No, I said are you ready... to quiz? Much to Jason's chagrin, we make our annual leap into the world of professional wrestling. This time with a very fitting WWF Attitude Era themed quiz, for episode 3:16. If you know, you know. We're joined by Graham Robertson of the TEN-XT podcast, and executive producer of this very parish - Adam Wood! Listen to TEN-XT wherever you get your podcasts, or follow this link - https://open.spotify.com/show/6yCM2GHbWsvHHYYsaCVeXt?si=cc6016f11ad04e8b ...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Do you guys ever think about quizzing? Like everything else in 2023, we leap into the world of Barbie for a series of games about everything from the original dolls, to Greta Gerwig's Barbie Movie. We are joined by special guest player El Atkinson of the queer, accessible theatre company - Rickety Fidgets! And also, making her Gateleapers debut, it's Matt's sister and Barbie super fan, Lydia Watson! Follow Rickety Fidget's on Insta - www.instagram.com/ricketyfidgets In this episode of Gateleaper...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Matt, Audra and Jason chat in the studio about the future of the Gateleapers podcast, and how that could involve you (yes, you!). Jason also shares some info on his food truck, and his future with Gateleapers. But don't worry, we're not going anywhere. Unless you wanted us to, and then DO WORRY. If you love this podcast just for the games, skip to 25:13 where we play two brand new pop-culture games. One improv round, one trivia round, but lots of laughs. It's summer, so we should've predicted th...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Two hours, four players, meaningless prizes - Welcome, to Gateleapers: Survivor. We leap into the world of Survivor, for an extra-long chaotic episode of fandom fun. Our special guest players for this episode are Dan of The Movie Cellar podcast, and Taylor of our friend Taylor! Food Bank in SCV, CA - scvfoodpantry.org/donate/ Food Bank in Portland, ME - preblestreet.org/what-we-do/food-programs/food-pantry/ Listen and Subscribe to The Movie Cellar - open.spotify.com/show/4Q0r5VKxUMtOAwmowITUNu I...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 59 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Why did it have to be snakes? Because it's cheaper than getting a room full of bees in this town kid! tips fedora, leaps out window We leap into the world of Indiana Jones, for a very classic Gateleapers for a very classic film series. Our special guest players for this episode are Ben Robinson and Jon Williams (not that one) of Geeksploration the Podcast, and Space Oddities (the comic) spaceodditiescomic.com geeksplorationpodcast.com This is the link for the Geeksploration AI episode - open.spo...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 3Ep. 13
It's dangerous to go alone, so thank goodness this is a team game. We leap into The Legend of Zelda for a series of games and challenges, and who better to be joined by for this leap into a legendary Nintendo title, than the SNEScapades - Chase Keys and Emmy Zero! honestpiranha.com for everything SNEScapades. Subscribe to their podcast for retro gaming, reviews, and a playthrough of the entire Super Nintedo archive. In this episode of Gateleapers players must form a triforce of correct answers, ...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Our second collection of clips from our bonus Patreon podcast - Fandom Flashback. A little audio treat for you, until we return with a brand new gameshow next week. If you'd like to support what we do here at Gateleapers - You can do so at patreon.com/gateleapers If you wouldn't like to support what we do, then please ignore the above sentence. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gateleapers-a-fandom-gameshow--5150861/support ....
Jul 06, 2023•28 min
It's time to Scooby do an episode about one of the most iconic fandoms of all time. Buffy the Vampire Slayer's fans helped define fandom discourse, contemporary fan fiction and online fandom cultures. So let's take a bite! We leap into the Buffyverse for a series of fandom trivia games and challenges set in a blood-sucking high-school. And for this highly specific gameshow, we were joined by all three members of the always-hilarious podcast BFYTW, Aaron, Stevie and Augie. As well as guest player...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Season 3Ep. 11
By the lord of comedy gameshows and the dragon of unforgiving stupidity, you shall claim victory. We present to you a fully in-person episode of Gateleapers, with the fandom (kinda) being the FromSoftware game series. We leap into the world of SoulsBourneRing(Die Twice?) for a series of fandom trivia games and challenges. Largely the games we can play without the lag of Zoom, so drink this estus flask down while you can! For this highly specific gameshow, we were joined in-person by our executiv...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 3Ep. 10
"War, war never changes." And consistency is a healthy part of life, so we should love and respect the atomic bomb. These opening sentences brought to you by VaultTec. We leap into the post-apocalyptic, atom-fueled world of Bethesda's Fallout, an action RPG video game series. Expect this gameshow to be a wasteland of quips and bits, and why not wash it down with a cool glass of 1950s commercialism? For this highly specific gameshow, we were joined by a regular player and a new player - Both Fall...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Season 3Ep. 9
"We are Groot," is a heartwarming quote about found family, but only if your group contains someone named Groot. We leap back into the Marvel fandom, this time for a voyage amongst the stars with a raccoon, a green woman, a blue man, a tree and a man who really loves going to expensive churches - It's the Guardians of the Galaxy! We are joined by two very special guest players, as we've decided to match found-family with our actual family. It's Aidan Watson of Rickety Fidgets and Jason's cousin,...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 3Ep. 8
"I live my life my life a quarter mile at a time", is actually just mindfulness if you think about it. It's time to finally leap into the three-decade long franchise that is Fast and/or Furious. We have a need for speed, so ready-that NOS button as we're off to the street races! We were joined by special guest players for this episode, Niall Spain and Dain Miller of the award-winning podcast F*ck Buddies, and the Starfinder actual-play No Quest for the Wicked. If you love Niall and Dain's energy...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Wake the F up samurai, we've got some games to play. It's time to leap into the techno-futurist action RPG video game based on the hyper-capitalist TTRPG of the same name... It's time for Cyberpunk2077! We are joined by 2/3rds of the ONLY other independently produced panel show podcast, BFYTW - Because F*** You That's Why. Aaron and Augie were fantastic guests on amazing form. If you like what we do, you'll love them. BFYTWpod.com for everything Because F*** You That's Why. Follow them on Twitte...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Due to our new release schedule there's no regular Gateleapers this week. But here's a little something for you to leap into until next Thursday. Thanks for listening Leapfrogs! patreon.com/gateleapers Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gateleapers-a-fandom-gameshow--5150861/support .
Apr 06, 2023•30 min
Moon Prism Power Gate Leap! We leap into our (kinda) first anime series, and where else to start but with an iconic 90s series that helped define the magical girl genre. Come sail away with us, it's Sailor Moon! We are joined by podcaster, voice actor and co-host of the Carrying Wayward podcast, Drew Shulman. As well as fiber artist, D&D fiend, and the current Gateleapers Champion, Jenn Ragain. Follow Jenn's Insta - @halfdoubledocent Check out the Carrying Wayward podcast at carryingwayward....
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Good God, Lemon! It's time to revisit one of the most influential sitcoms of the millennium, as we leap into the fandom of Tina Fey's 30 Rock. We are joined by podcaster, returning player and co-host of the Carrying Wayward podcast, Drew Shulman. And new guest player JP, a Gateleapers superfan who has made some fantastic Gateleapers art over the last several weeks. Check out the Carrying Wayward podcast here - https://linktr.ee/CarryingWayward Follow Drew across social media @boxlessthought In t...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Look up in the sky! Now eyes back on the road, as you listen to our leap into the world of Superman. We return to the world of DC Comics, this time to specifically look at the original alien turned superhero - Kal El. Aka Clark Kent. Aka Superman. We are joined by podcasters and comic book authors Ben Robinson and Jon Williams (not that one) of the Geeksploration podcast. Check out the return of the Geeksploration podcast, a once-monthly round-up of everything nerd culture @ geeksplorationpodcas...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Do you hear this? Do you think a depressed person could make THIS!? We're back with a Parks and Recreation themed episode, as two of our closest friends and funniest guest players return to the podcast for some puzzles in Pawnee. We are joined by Adam Wood and Chris Ragain, to leap into the second most popular sitcom of the streaming era. In this laugh-along episode of Gateleapers, players must recognize real and fake storylines, communicate which character they are, take a deep-dive into the P+...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Episode One of the Hard Know podcast - https://pod.link/1666367473 When you're lost in the darkness, play some games. We're back for season three of Gateleapers. And we've got a very special episode for you, as Jason sits in the Gamesmaster's chair for one night only! For a series of games, challenges and trivia from the world of The Last of Us. We're joined by podcaster, writer and creative Dan Felton of the Hard Know and Fuckin' Eh podcasts. And Dungeon Master, friend of the podcast and new fa...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Happy New Year! Before we get our anarchic bar trivia show rolling with season three (which begins in two weeks, January 26th!) we've got some stats about the first two years of Gateleapers. This is a game after all, and even though the points don't matter, it turns out they do? Send your love and thanks to Jason for making this episode happen, he spent a lot of time researching and compiling all of this info on our first two years. And the numbers don't lie, there are some surprising stats for ...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 6 min
A huge thank you to Chris Ragain, Jenn Ragain, Ben Robinson (sorry we lost the audio but it was very funny) and Drew Shulman. @CarryingWayward @geeksplorepod With eternal thanks to Jason and Audra. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gateleapers-a-fandom-gameshow--5150861/support ....
Dec 24, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Life is suffering, but still you find a reason to keep on quizzing. For our final full episode of the year we leap into one of the most iconic film studios of all time - It's time to get Spirited Away with Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli. We're joined by Marci and Adam of the fantastic film+TV history podcast The Black Case Diaries. These two know their films, but how well do they remember their Studio Ghibli? In this episode of Gateleapers, players must recognize film quotes, describe Ghibli m...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 16 min
