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It’s a Fandom Thing

W!ZARD Studios
Join us each week as we explore all things fandom and pop culture from the female perspective. Hosted by Erin Marlow.

Episodes

Special Interview Episode: Chaz Bono

On this special episode, Erin speaks with Actor and Producer, Chaz Bono, to discuss his latest film Bury the Bride! Make sure to check out the film now on Tubi! For some excellent bonus content, 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 More Info on our May 20th Marathon Stream...

Apr 25, 202321 minSeason 1Ep. 332

Special Interview Episode: The Cast of FROM

On this special interview episode, Erin sits down with From cast members Eion Bailey, Scott McCord, Catalina Sandino Moreno, and Elizabeth Saunders to discuss season 2 of From! Be sure to check out From on MGM+. Photos courtesy of MGM+. You can also watch the interview on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/ez-lDrB8rEM For some excellent bonus content, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fan...

Apr 24, 202314 minSeason 1Ep. 331

Reality Bites

Our Gen-X Movie Month continues with a look at the 1994 film, Reality Bites. Danelle and Sara join Erin to discuss the characters and whether or not they were relatable, discuss how well the film captures Gen-X, try and theorize where these characters would be today, and more! For some excellent bonus content, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Di...

Apr 21, 20232 hr 38 minSeason 1Ep. 330

Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of April 16th

On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Danelle, Erin A., and Sara join Erin to discuss some films and T.V. shows they are into, the frustration over casting changes, some exciting trailers and casting announcements, talk about the pending WGA strike and discuss HBO Max becoming just Max. For some excellent bonus content, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instag...

Apr 19, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 329

Say Anything...

We continue Gen-X Movie Month with a look at the 1989 romance, Say Anything! Paula, Sara, and Sasha join Erin to discuss the characters, the love story, the father and daughter dynamics, what they think happened to Lloyd and Diane's relationship and mention some of their favorite scenes. For some excellent bonus content, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandom...

Apr 14, 20231 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 328

Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of April 9th

On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Paula, Sara, and Sasha join Erin to discuss the new Gotham Knights show, The Legend of Vox Machina, Super Mario Brothers, the new Brooke Shields doc, the new Ghost single, the excitement for Star Wars Celebration, the films Renfield and Barbie, and discuss the impact of film criticism. For some excellent bonus content, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthi...

Apr 12, 202352 minSeason 1Ep. 327

Heathers

We kick off Gen-X Movie Month with a look at the cult classic, Heathers! Sasha joins Erin to discuss their first impressions of the film. the characters, why the film is such a portrait of Gen-X, discuss how well, or not so well, the film tackles the dark subject matter, and ponder if there is ever a good way to talk about these things. Trigger Warnings: Suicide, teen violence, school violence, sexual assault, gaslighting, abusive relationships, eating disorders, homophobia, and fatphobia. If yo...

Apr 07, 20232 hr 44 minSeason 1Ep. 326

Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of April 2nd

On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Sasha joins me to discuss the power of the song Labour, spend some time raving about The Last of Us and Pedro Pascal, Sasha geeks out about the upcoming Fast and the Furious, they both talk about how filmmakers need to stop pushing the boundaries just for the sake of it, Erin talks about how distracting a bad wig can be, and they discuss some of their favorite Christian Slater and Winona Ryder performances! For some excellent bonus content, ...

Apr 05, 202344 minSeason 1Ep. 325

Special Interview Episode: Kyra Elise Gardner

In this special interview episode, Erin speaks with Director Kyra Elise Gardner to discuss her documentary, Living With Chucky. Be sure to check out the documentary on April 4th on Screambox: https://www.screambox.com/. For some excellent bonus content, 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/1042986989349257216/10...

Apr 03, 202314 minSeason 1Ep. 324

Favorite Concert Experiences

On this episode, Susi and Tiff join Erin to discuss some of their favorite concert experiences and talk about their dream concerts! We also discuss our first concert experiences and talk about how impactful growing up around music can be. For some excellent bonus content, 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/104...

Mar 31, 20232 hr 39 minSeason 1Ep. 323

Special Interview Episode: Andrew Dean

On this special interview episode of It's a Fandom Thing, Erin sits down with author Andrew Dean to discuss his latest novel, Chameleon. For some excellent bonus content, 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 More Info on our May 20th Marathon Streaming Event: https://itsaf...

Mar 30, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 322

Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of March 26th

On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Susi and Tiff join Erin to discuss what pop culture items they've been watching lately, discuss what is exciting them, and talk about how criminal Ticket Master's prices are. For some excellent bonus content, 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/104298698934...

Mar 29, 20231 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 321

Favorite Celebrity Encounters

On this episode, Sara, Susi, and Tiff join Erin to discuss some of their favorite celebrity encounters! They also talk about some of their dream celebrity encounters and play a fun round of Six Degrees of Finn Wittrock! For some excellent bonus content, 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/1042986989349257216/10...

Mar 24, 20231 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 320

Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of March 19th

On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Sara, Susi, and Tiff join Erin to discuss their love for Pedro Pascal, The Hidden Life of Pets, the movie Alice, Darling, new music from Avenged Sevenfold, Fall Out Boy, the return of Hunters, a One Tree Hill podcast, and they design their dream conventions! Click here to view the One Tree Hill clip that is mentioned: https://youtu.be/uOMA_S57J8A. For some excellent bonus content, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthin...

Mar 22, 202350 minSeason 1Ep. 319

Racism in Sci-Fi and Fantasy

In this episode, Carla, from Bed, Wed or Behead podcast, and Tiff join Erin to discuss racism in Sci-Fi and Fantasy. They talk about harmful stereotypes that persist today, how important it is to not only have representation, but to have good representation, mention how gross and dehumanizing it is to describe people who are not white as being the color of food, and much, much more! We mention everything from Star Trek to The Lord of the Rings. Trigger warnings: Racism, misogynoir, sexism, and a...

Mar 17, 20232 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 318

Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of March 12th

On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead and Tiff, join Erin to discuss what bits of pop culture they are into, discuss Supernatural fandom drama, talk about why the last three episodes of The Book of Boba Fett are really just Mandalorian episodes, mention some casting and remake news that amused your host, and give some recommendations for some great female content for Women's History Month! Links for content mentioned during the third segment: Domin...

Mar 15, 202357 minSeason 1Ep. 317

The Oscars: 2023

In this special episode, Erin A. joins Erin M. to discuss the 2023 Oscars! The two Erins discuss some of the nominees, give their predictions and their personal picks, and discuss what films and performances they think were snubbed. Make sure to join us on March 12th directly after The Oscars for our live-stream reactions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAOaQvZBnnoIskaV1R6t39g! For more information about our upcoming Marathon Streaming Event, click here: https://itsafandomthingpod.com/marathon...

Mar 10, 20232 hr 38 minSeason 1Ep. 316

Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of March 5th

On this week's Pop Culture and Fandom News, Erin A. joins your host to discuss the return of The Mandalorian, the beautiful Chris Pine, the toll productions can take on mental health, and dive into the Oscar's new "Crisis Team" and what we think they could do to draw in a bigger crowd. It's a fun double Erin episode! For some excellent bonus content, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomt...

Mar 08, 202345 minSeason 1Ep. 315

Misogyny in Fandom

We kick off our topic month with a look at how misogyny manifests itself in fandom spaces. The hosts of Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod, Carla and Meg, along with Tiff, join Erin to discuss how misogyny has impacted their experiences in fandom, the online community, conventions, and much more! TW: Mentions of sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexism, racism, misogyny, internalized misogyny, gaslighting, and bullying. If you would like more great content, be sure to support us on Patreon: https://www.pa...

Mar 03, 20232 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 314

Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of February 26th

On this week's Pop Culture and Fandom News, the hosts of Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod, Carla and Meg, join Erin to discuss Megan, The Last of Us, and the joy of Pedro Pascal, Cocaine Bear, TikTok's algorithm, and discuss some of their all-time favorite films. Link to the TikTok article Carla mentions: https://www.forbes.com/sites/emilybaker-white/2023/01/20/tiktoks-secret-heating-button-can-make-anyone-go-viral/?sh=1b0fcb666bfd. For more information on Parasol Patrol, please visit their site: https:/...

Mar 01, 20231 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 313

Angela Bassett

We wrap up Black History Month with a look at the career of Angela Bassett. Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead Podcast, Kim from Big Reputations Pod, and Tiff join Erin to discuss some of their favorite roles, her lasting impact on film and television, and discuss some dream projects. For more great content, become a Patreon supporter: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Dis...

Feb 24, 20232 hr 46 minSeason 1Ep. 312

Special Interview Episode: Ben Epstein, Ema Horvath, Devon Sawa, and Peter Parros

In this special interview episode, Erin talks with Ben Epstein, Ema Horvath, Devon Sawa, and Peter Parros about their new film, Who Are You People! You can preorder the film here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/who-are-you-people/id1661862688?ls=1. Be sure to 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/1042986989349...

Feb 23, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 311

Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of February 19th

On this week's Pop Culture and Fandom News episode, Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead Podcast, Kim from Big Reputations Pod, and Tiff join Erin to discuss what pop culture items they are into, some things that have them a little upset, and dive deeper into the Penn Badgley and intimacy scenes discourse. TW: During the Penn Badgley segment there are mentions of sexual assault and harassment. Link to the podcast episode mentioned: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-down-you-s4-part-1/id16...

Feb 22, 20231 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 310

Special Interview Episode: Sam Strike and Sean McEwen

In this special interview episode, Erin sits down with Actor Sam Strike and Writer and Director Sean McEwen to discuss the film American Outlaws, which is based on the true story of The Dougherty Gang. Be sure to 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 Cover art by Carla Temi...

Feb 21, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 309

Regina King

We continue our celebration of Black History Month with a look at the great Regina King! Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead Podcast, E'Shel from Liberty Diner Dish, and Tiff join Erin to discuss some of their favorite performances, what role made them a fan of Regina King, and discuss some dream roles. Be sure to support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Dis...

Feb 17, 20232 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 308

Special Interview Episode: Jeffrey Schwarz and Dr. Michael Gottlieb

In this special interview episode, Erin sits down with Director Jeffrey Schwarz and Dr. Michael Gottlieb to discuss the documentary Commitment to Life. They discuss the impact that the APLA had during the start of the AIDS crisis, the hope they hope the documentary can bring, the impact that some members of Hollywood had, and much more! Be sure to support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthin...

Feb 16, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 307

Special Interview Episode: Randy Schmidt

In this special interview episode, Erin sits down with Producer and writer, Randy Schmidt, to discuss the documentary Karen Carpenter: Starving for Perfection. Randy joins Erin to discuss what first drew him to Karen Carpenter, his novel Little Girl Blue: The Life of Karen Carpenter, Karen's lasting impact, and much more! Be sure to support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram:...

Feb 16, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 306

Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of February 12th

On this week's Pop Culture and Fandom News episode, Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead Podcast, E'Shel from Liberty Diner Dish, and Tiff join Erin to discuss what they are into, Penn Badgley and his comments about not wanting to do intimate scenes, and discuss AMC theaters raising ticket prices. Be sure to support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Discord: h...

Feb 15, 20231 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 305

Beyoncé

We continue our celebration of Black History Month with a look at the incredible Beyoncé! Carla, from Bed, Wed, or Behead Podcast, joins Erin again to discuss their favorite songs, Beyoncé's career through the years, her impact on music, and dream cast her in a Broadway musical! Be sure to check out all of Carla's incredible work: https://society6.com/carlatemis! Vote now in our first annual Fandom Choice Awards: https://forms.gle/pQaCZqeaBVzL7LuNA! Be sure to support us on Patreon: https://www....

Feb 10, 20232 hr 43 minSeason 1Ep. 304

Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of February 5th!

On this week's Pop Culture and Fandom News episode, Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead Podcast joins Erin to discuss the show Extraordinary, Pamela: A Love Story, the myth of cancel culture, the slow demise of Twitter, and Showtime's recent merger. Trigger warning for discussions of sexual assault, kidnapping, and physical abuse. Vote now in our first annual Fandom Choice Awards! https://forms.gle/pQaCZqeaBVzL7LuNA Be sure to support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can...

Feb 08, 202358 minSeason 1Ep. 303