Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead, E'Shel from Liberty Diner Dish, and Tanya join Erin to discuss the current application of the Death of the Author theory and its impact on fans' media consumption. Trigger warnings: mentions of sexual assault, transphobia, racism, anti-vaxxers, and physical violence. You can find out more information about Queers and Quills here: https://www.queersandquills.com/. Tanya's website can be found here: https://www.tanya-cook.com/ Please consider donating to these two G...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 542
This week, Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead, E'Shel from Liberty Diner Dish, and Tanya join Erin to discuss all things in pop culture that currently excite them. Plus, they discuss casting decisions being partially based on Instagram followers. You can find out more information about Queers and Quills here: https://www.queersandquills.com/. Tanya's website can be found here: https://www.tanya-cook.com/ Please consider donating to these two GoFundMe campaigns for relatives of frequent panelist Tiff...
Mar 05, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 541
In this special episode, Erin A. and Erin M. share their predictions for all the Oscar categories and highlight some major snubs. Please consider donating to these two GoFundMe campaigns for the relatives of frequent panelist Tiff, who were impacted by the LA fires: https://gofund.me/e4918cf7 and https://gofund.me/23d8e6b8. For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafa...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 23 min
This week, Erin A. joins Erin M. to discuss all things in pop culture that currently excite them. Plus, they discuss why the Hollywood business model might be failing. Please consider donating to these two GoFundMe campaigns for relatives of frequent panelist Tiff who were impacted by the LA fires: https://gofund.me/e4918cf7 and https://gofund.me/23d8e6b8. For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us...
Feb 26, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 539
In this special interview episode, Erin speaks with Director Susan Carpenter to discuss her 40 Miles From Nowhere documentary. “40 Watts From Nowhere” from filmmaker, acclaimed journalist, and the original pirate radio queen Susan Carpenter (the story chronicled in her book “40 Watts from Nowhere” was published by Scribner in 2004). An incredible addition to the field of rock music documentaries, we get a glimpse into the punk rock world of pirate radio in Los Angeles –which ruled the airwaves i...
Feb 25, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 538
We are wrapping up Black History Month by looking at the legendary Diana Ross. Paula, from It's a Dean Thing, and Tiff join Erin to discuss her work with the Supremes, her solo hits, and much more. Please consider donating to these two GoFundMe campaigns for relatives of frequent panelist Tiff who was impacted by the LA fires: https://gofund.me/e4918cf7 and https://gofund.me/23d8e6b8. For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafand...
Feb 21, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 537
This week, Erin is joined by Paula, one of the co-hosts of It's a Dean Thing, and Tiff to talk about their excitement, cautious optimism, and slight irritation regarding the latest in pop culture and fandom. Link to more info about the Alamo Drafthouse strikes: https://www.reddit.com/r/AlamoDrafthouse/comments/1irnr55/strike_megathread_faq/ Please consider donating to these two GoFundMe campaigns for relatives of frequent panelist Tiff who were impacted by the LA fires: https://gofund.me/e4918cf...
Feb 19, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 536
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 800-656-4673. For excellent bonus cont...
Feb 17, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 535
We continue our celebration of Black History Month by highlighting the legendary Gladys Knight. Paula from It's a Dean Thing and Tiff join Erin to discuss their favorite songs, Knight's career both as a solo artist and as the lead singer of Gladys Knight and the Pips, and her enduring impact on music. Please consider donating to these two GoFundMe campaigns for relatives of frequent panelist Tiff who was impacted by the LA fires: https://gofund.me/e4918cf7 and https://gofund.me/23d8e6b8. For exc...
Feb 14, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 534
This week, Erin is joined by Paula, one of the co-hosts of It's a Dean Thing, and Tiff to talk about their excitement, cautious optimism, and slight irritation regarding the latest in pop culture and fandom. Link to article about Damien Leone: https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2025/02/04/terrifier-director-damien-leone-ignites-backlash-with-non-political-post/ Please consider donating to these two GoFundMe campaigns for relatives of frequent panelist Tiff who were impacted by the LA fir...
Feb 12, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 533
We continue our celebration of Black History Month by reflecting on the legendary Aretha Franklin. Tiff joins Erin to discuss some of their favorite songs, Aretha's enduring influence on music, and the personal impact her music has had on them. Please consider donating to these two GoFundMe campaigns for relatives of frequent panelist Tiff who was impacted by the LA fires: https://gofund.me/e4918cf7 and https://gofund.me/23d8e6b8. For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support ...
Feb 07, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 532
This week, Erin is joined by Tiff to discuss what has them talking in the world of pop culture and fandom. Please consider donating to these two GoFundMe campaigns for relatives of frequent panelist Tiff who were impacted by the LA fires: https://gofund.me/e4918cf7 and https://gofund.me/23d8e6b8. For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fando...
Feb 05, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 531
In this special interview, Erin sits down with Director John Makens to discuss his documentary, Art and Life: The Story of John Phillips. Jim Phillips, an iconic presence known for his bold and eye-popping imagery, has left an unforgettable mark on the world of rock posters, surf, and skateboard art. He is best known for creating the iconic Screaming Hand logo for Santa Cruz Skateboards, a design widely regarded as one of the most recognizable in skateboarding history with an extensive fan base ...
Feb 04, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 530
We are kicking off our celebration of Black History Month by highlighting the legendary Ella Fitzgerald. Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead joins Erin to discuss their favorite songs, collaborations, and Ella Fitzgerald's enduring impact on music. Please subscribe to Ella Fitzgerald on YouTube to find the videos mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC63nGmKVdVhiZr_bWhJVGGg Please consider donating to these two GoFundMe campaigns for relatives of frequent panelist Tiff who were impacted by the ...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 529
This week, Carla from the Bed, Wed, or Behead podcast joins Erin to discuss the latest in pop culture and fandom news. For more information on the use of AI in The Brutalist and Emilia Perex, visit this link: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/movies/a63496600/the-brutalist-emilia-perez-ai-controversy-explained/ Please consider donating to these two GoFundMe campaigns for relatives of frequent panelist Tiff who were impacted by the LA fires: https://gofund.me/e4918cf7 and https://gofund....
Jan 29, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 528
In this special interview episode, Erin talks with Writer and Director Paige Campbell to discuss their latest short film, STRIYA. About the film: "In the middle of the night, the beis din of a small medieval town is embroiled in an argument over whether – and how – to put teenage Gele to death for an unnamed offense. Her father, Ansel, soon arrives to make his case for allowing her to live, but his pleas fall on deaf ears. Meanwhile, Gele escapes and makes her way to the rabbi’s home, where the ...
Jan 28, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 527
We wrap up this year's Christian F*%ing Bale Month by looking at the 2000 film Shaft! Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod joins me to discuss Christian's performance, how this film handles the Shaft character and the other performances. TW: Racism, police violence, drug use. Link to Christian Bale Interview mentioned: https://youtu.be/ThUZ-HE0KCw?si=AtldofFeZWzh_npR Make sure to vote in our 2024 Fandom Choice Awards! https://forms.gle/TBDk7Px5A4MfKNxr8. Please consider donating to these two GoFun...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 526
This week, Carla from the Bed, Wed, or Behead podcast joins Erin to discuss the latest in pop culture and fandom news. Please note: this episode was recorded on Saturday, January 18, before the TikTok ban was lifted. Make sure to vote in our 2024 Fandom Choice Awards! https://forms.gle/TBDk7Px5A4MfKNxr8. Please consider donating to these two GoFundMe campaigns for relatives of frequent panelist Tiff who were impacted by the fires in LA: https://gofund.me/e4918cf7 and https://gofund.me/23d8e6b8. ...
Jan 22, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 525
We continue celebrating Christian Bale with a look at the 1994 film, Little Women. Carla, from Bed, Wed, or Behead, Erin A., and Paula, from It's A Dean Thing, join Erin to discuss their thoughts on Bale's performance, the film, and some odd casting choices. Please visit this link for a list of GoFund Mes currently helping people impacted by the Eaton Fire in Pasadena and Altadena: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pK5omSsD4KGhjEHCVgcVw-rd4FZP9haoijEx1mSAm5c/htmlview?usp=gmail# For excelle...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 524
This week, Carla, from Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod, Erin A., and Paula join Erin to discuss all things pop culture and fandom. Please visit this link for a list of GoFund Mes currently helping people impacted by the Eaton Fire in Pasadena and Altadena: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pK5omSsD4KGhjEHCVgcVw-rd4FZP9haoijEx1mSAm5c/htmlview?usp=gmail# For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Fa...
Jan 15, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 523
We continue our celebration of Christian F*%ing Bale Month with a look at the 2017 film The Promise. Carla, from Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod, joins me again to discuss Bale's performance, why art is important when discussing historical events, and whether this is a love triangle. You can find the YouTube video that Carla mentions here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWNazzNEjqA For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 14 min
This week, co-host of Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod, Carla, joins Erin to discuss the films and games that are bringing them joy. For more info on the Song Survivor Game, visit this link: https://dointhemostgames.com/products/song-survivor For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Discord: https://discor...
Jan 08, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 521
We are kicking off Christian F*^%ing Bale Month with a look at the 1998 film, Velvet Goldmine. Carla, from Bed, Wed, or Behead, along with Tiff, joins Erin to discuss Christian Bale's performance, the way the film treats glam rock, the other performances, and more! For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandom...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 520
We are kicking off the new year with the return of Pop Culture and Fandom News! Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod and Tiff join Erin to discuss what they are into right now and share some pop culture resolutions! For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Discord: https://discord.com/channels/10429...
Jan 01, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 519
On this special interview episode, Erin sits down with Director Jeff Finn to discuss his docuseries, "Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison." A dozen years in the making, Before the End’s cryptic tagline encapsulates its investigative approach: “One Man. Countless Myths. And in between lies the truth.” For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twit...
Dec 31, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 518
We continue our countdown of our top ten favorite things from 2024 with a look at the top five! Carla from the Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod and Erin A., join Erin to count down their favorite films, TV shows, plays, books, and more! For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Discord: https://discord.com/...
Dec 27, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 517
This week, Carla from the Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod, Erin A., and Sasha join Erin to count down their top ten favorite films, TV shows, plays, books, and more from 2024! For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1042986989349257216/1042987584151879762 You can fol...
Dec 25, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 516
On this special holiday episode, Kim from Big Reputations Pod and Susi from It's a Dean Thing join Erin to discuss some of their favorite holiday horror films! For a list of where to find some of these holiday horrors, check out this Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H9oNYG2VcF2KlAc2LF3tSXp_R2xi5xO73VDEI5er5L4/edit?usp=sharing For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: fa...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 515
This week, Erin is joined by Kim from Big Reputations Pod and Susi from It's a Dean Thing to discuss everything in pop culture and fandom that has caught their attention. Topics include Denzel Washington, the show Evil, Smile 2, the I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel, the American Psycho remake casting news, and why Barry Keoghan deactivated his Instagram. For more information on the Barry Keoghan story, click here: https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/09/entertainment/barry-keoghan-instagram-trollin...
Dec 18, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 514
On this special interview episode, Erin sits down with Director Brad Bailey to discuss his new documentary, "Her Fight, His Name: The Story of Gwen Carr and Eric Garner. Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner, spends years seeking justice over the death of her son. At home, surrounded by photos of lost loved ones, she draws strength from cherished memories to keep fighting. Filmed over six years, this documentary marks the 10-year anniversary of Eric’s death. Brad Bailey: The first African America...
Dec 17, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 510
