BOAR ON THE FLOOR! This week we’re talking to actor, comedian and writer Alessandra Vite (she/her) about the critically acclaimed, semi-shakespearean, HBO drama, Succession! We discuss the genre, ‘Rich New York’, the duality of loving unlikeable characters, the discomfort and misery of wealth (where even the plain black baseball caps are wildly expensive) and which characters we would make a business alliance with. Plus, we discuss the underlying arrogance of the show, the behind the scenes dram...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 34
CONFERENCE ROOM, FIVE MINUTES! It’s time for a staff meeting because this week we’re interviewing comedian, writer and podcast host, Amanda Pereira, about the corporate cult classic that is THE OFFICE. We discuss the power of the mockumentary format, differing outlooks of the British Office versus the U.S versions, how Steve Carrell made the most infuriating man so loveable, and whether Jim might have been the villain all along. Plus, we wade into the discourse of what it means for a show to ‘‘a...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Throw on your steampunk gauntlets, because this week we’re talking to comedian, engineer and self-proclaimed “first Korean head writer of Heartland until CBC says otherwise”, Edward Choi (he/him). about one of the best video game adaptations ever made - ARCANE. We chat about the worldwide appeal of gaming juggernaut League of Legends, how the showrunners managed to distill a decade worth of game lore into a beautiful universal narrative, the jaw-dropping animation of Studio Fortiche and how Arca...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 32
This week we’re talking to comedian and collector, Yaw Attuah (he/him) about the wearable artform (that some collectors don’t wear); Sneakers! We learn about the sneaker basics like silhouettes and colourways, the major manufacturers and designers, and the difference between a ‘sneakerhead’ and a ‘hypebeast’. We get into the nostalgia that drives sneaker culture, the massive microeconomy behind flipping kicks, how many shoes does the ‘average’ sneakerhead have, and what it means to search for yo...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 31
GOTTA CATCH ‘EM ALL! This week we’re talking to comedian and Twitch streamer, Filipe Dimas (he/him) about the highest grossing media franchise of all time: Pokémon! We discuss the vast range of pocket monsters, from regular-ass Pigeons to time-bending Poke-Gods, the most boring or bizarre Pokémon and how East Asian mythology informs the design. We also get into competitive gaming, the value of the cards, why Ash’s Pikachu needs to go to therapy, and how contemplating the interior of Pokeballs ma...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Grab a slice of cheesecake and learn about the four funniest women to ever grace our televisions: The Golden Girls! We are joined by actor and comedian Tricia Black (she/they) to discuss this award-winning 80s sitcom that wasn’t afraid to talk about the hard stuff. We chat about the unbelievable comedic skill on display, the gay chef that never was (and what it means ‘To be Coco’d), the big personalities behind the scenes and how THESE WOMEN ARE SUPPOSED TO BE 50?!? Plus, we discover which Golde...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 29
This week we’re talking about the fandom that makes New Year's Eve possible; clocks and timekeeping! Get ready for a whole hour of fascinating facts on how we measure time and what makes clocks tick. Join us in getting our minds BLOWN by comedian, engineer and amateur clock builder Craig Fay (he/him) as he unleashes fact after fascinating fact about the earliest timekeeping devices, the magic of quartz, the meaning behind words like ‘second’ and ‘minute’, how different cultures keep time and why...
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 28
This week, Christmas will be OURS! We’re talking with screenwriter and professional nerd, Alix Markman (she/her) about her lifelong love of the greatest holiday movie of all; The Nightmare Before Christmas! We sink our sandy claws into the history of this Henry Selick classic, the intricate stop-motion animation, the magic of Danny Elfman’s musical numbers, how Jack may have done some medium to heavy cultural appropriation and why Thanksgiving Town would probably suck. Plus, the definitive answe...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Get key’d up because this week we’re chatting with our favorite techie and hilarious comedian, Connor Low (he/him) about his obsession - Mechanical Keyboards! We take you through the various details of industrial design, the very real difference between CLACKS and THOCCs, the parts of your keyboard that you never even realized it had and the high-stakes mini-economy of second-hand keyboard parts. We also take an insider look into cool keyboard lingo, the Stradivarius of mechanical keyboards and ...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Set your phasers to stun and get ready to go where no person has gone before. This week we are joined by Shannon Lahaie (she/her) for a hilarious, heartwarming, in-depth, and occasionally tearful conversation about STAR TREK: The Next Generation. We give an in-depth run down of the key characters, most mind-blowing episodes and why Star Trek serves as an important moral compass for so many people. We discuss the value of aspirational heroes, the panoply of daddy issues, Gene Roddenberry’s weak p...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Grab some butter, sugar, and flour and get ready for our SWEETEST episode yet. This week we’re talking to Great Canadian Baking Show (Season Six) contestant, Jomar Manzano (he/him). We chat about the unattainable glory of Easy Bake Ovens, why chocolate chip cookies are the Smash Bros of baking, what it was like to compete in the olympics of amateur bakes, how baking doesn’t need to be euro-centric and why fancy, instagram-ready desserts will never beat those baked with love. PLUS we take out a c...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 24
We are SO excited about today’s episode that we might just need to hide under a cardboard box. This week we’re talking about Metal Gear Solid with voice actor, screenwriter, bonafide legend, Solid Snake himself - David Hayter (he/him). We chat about the origins of Metal Gear, the incredible, intricate mind of Hideo Kojima, how Snake’s voice evolved over the years, and what makes this story so compelling (and so hard to compare to other stealth games. Sorry, Splinter Cell). Plus, David drops some...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Paddle down the creek and climb into your best friend's window, because this week we’re talking to writer and journalist, JP Larocque (they/them) about that 90s teen classic, Dawson’s Creek. Get bundled up in a cozy J. Crew sweater vest and get ready to talk about love triangles, sex pacts, Kevin Willamson’s self-aware meta dialogue, some STEAMY behind the scenes gossip that only ice cream can soothe, and why Dawson himself is a cautionary tale for screenwriters. Looking for a tee with the best ...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Find a handsome alien and fall in love because this week we’re absolutely delighted to chat with Marvel comics writer, Bioware narrative designer and novelist, Sam Maggs (she/her), about the game that changed her life; Mass Effect. We talk about our favorite companions, great (and not so great) romances, why nerdy tattoos can make for a great resume and Sam gives us a peek behind the scenes of writing for Bioware games. We're going to doing a LIVE episode of The Fandom Show on Twitch as part of ...
Sep 20, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Make a martini (shaken, not stirred) because this week we’re talking with accomplished comic writer and podcast host, Andrew Wheeler (he/him), about the world-famous spy with a license to kill; Bond. James Bond. We discuss the changing definition of glamour over the decades, the evolving politics of Bond Villains and Bond Women (NOT GIRLS), how pagers were once considered ‘gadgets’ and some theories as to which delicious-looking man will be the next 007. Looking for a tee with the best nerdy des...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 20
This week, we had an absolute meltdown talking to actor and comedian Ajahnis Charley (they/them) about Sonic The Hedgehog. Did you know that there were exactly THREE BAJILLION characters in the Sonic The Hedgehog universe? We certainly didn’t. Google along as we learn about hedgehog/human romances, ‘chao’ fighting, the treasure trove (or bottomless pit) of Sonic fanfiction and how, in the end, it all comes down to US politics and capitalism. Plus, we jump on the ‘Release The Sad Sonic Cut’ bandw...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 19
*CHEWBACCA NOISE* We’re talking with Second City comedian and pro-level nerd, Andy Hull (he/him), about his fandom from a galaxy far far away; Star Wars! We kessel-run you through the dark and light sides of the Star Wars universe; why the movies were such a pop culture force, where George Lucas succeeds and fails and how so much of the extended universe, including the Collectible Card Game, has impacted the canon. Plus, we tackle some hot, hot takes on Jedi ethics, prequel problems, Boba Fett’s...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 18
DON’T OPEN THAT DOOR! This week we’re talking with our pod-Dad and Talk From Superheroes host Andrew Ivimey (he/him) about the wildly popular game that defined the horror survival genre; Resident Evil. We discuss how the designers used technical limitations to their advantage, eight-foot tall monster babes, campy wrestling style heel-turns and why these games are the good kind of bad, not the bad kind of good. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network . Visit www.FromSupe...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Heroes, Champions, and Inquisitors unite! Steph (she/her) and Kyah (they/them) talk one of Steph’s favorite fandoms; Dragon Age! We’re chatting about our heroic (or occasionally boring) companions, sexy scorching romances, and complex post-Tolkien fantasy politics! Plus, we touch on the personalization of video game experiences, how Kyah got absolutely trolled by the opening title of Inquisition, which choices were the toughest, and why some characters (*cough* Fenris) are the physical embodimen...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Avengers assemble! We’re talking to comedian and all-around excellent person, Liz Johnston (she/her) about the fandom that she loves (3000), the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We discuss the most iconic heroes and villains, the infamous ‘blip’, the ‘formula’ of making a Marvel film and how they have impacted the current landscape of Hollywood filmmaking. Is Martin Scorsese correct? Does Marvel make art? What even IS art? And, more importantly, why did Falcon and the Winter Soldier have so much boat ...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 15
We’re talking with Kat Fogler aka Armenastra (she/her) about Twitch, the hugely popular streaming platform with over 11 million unique channels. We chat about the weirdest streams on Twitch, hot-tub business moguls, backseat gaming, the economics of making online content, and the parasocial relationship within online communities (Including ours! thankyouforlisteningyouarethebest). PLUS! Tune in for some extremely helpful hints on growing your own Twitch channel. Looking for a tee with the best n...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Today we’re talking to pop-culture critic and writer, Anthony Oliveira (he/him), about one of his favorite Marvel super-teams; The Young Avengers! As a fan of the series who would later go on to actually WRITE FOR IT, Anthony gives us incredible insights on queer representation in the Marvel universe, dealing with heroic but problematic authority figures, and what these scrappy young heroes may look like in the MCU. Plus, we talk about the responsibility and opportunity of creating work for your...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Yip Yip! Jump on your beloved air bison and get ready for a tour of the four nations because we’re joined by Kevin Vidal (he/him) as we discuss Avatar The Last Airbender! We talk about the discipline of element bending (and why you shouldn’t use it for chores), how a kids show managed to take on ‘the horrors of war’, what makes something ‘anime’ and why M. Night Shyamalan’s weirdly gritty adaptation did absolutely everything wrong. This episode has been brought to you by Cabbage Corp. Produced b...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Holy sidekicks, Batman! Today we’re talking to our pod-mom and co-host of Talk From Superheroes, Diana McCallum (she/her) about the fandom that brings all the fun (with none of the ‘world saving’ pressure) - sidekicks! Specifically Robin! Hitch up your green briefs and get ready, because we’re learning all about various incarnations of the Boy Wonder, call-in murder votes, sidekick shift scheduling, the best (and gayest) costume variants and why finger stripes are extremely sexy. Looking for a t...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Our friendship is our power! Podcast host and gamer Travis Ryans (they/them) joins us to explain the somewhat confusing and utterly sincere JRPG phenomena that is Kingdom Hearts! We chat about the (literal) elevator pitch that brought the worlds of SquareEnix and Disney together, purchasing keyblades, Donald Ducks sketchy reputation, and why it’s so refreshing to see a series that embraces wholehearted sentimentality in an otherwise pretty “heartless” world. Looking for a tee with the best nerdy...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Busting makes us feel good! We are joined by writer and superfan Ian MacIntyre (he/him) to discuss the ‘stay puft’ sized phenomena that is Ghostbusters. With one original cult hit, one sequel, two reboots and a cartoon, Ghostbusters is the franchise that simply won't stay dead. Listen as we bust open Dan Ackroyd’s wild original concept, the late Ivan Reitman's legacy, and the science of homemade cosplay. Plus, a spirited discussion of which gigantic monster we might accidentally unleash on New Y...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Today we're digging ‘too greedily and too deep’ into the details of the epic trilogy that we both have tattooed on our bodies; the Lord of the Rings movies! Grab your swords, bows and axes as we adventure through the movie adaptations and what they got right. Grab yourself a half-pint at the Green Dragon inn as we discuss our strong Merry and Pippin energy, how Steph’s love of ‘sword women’ led to a legal name change, Peter Jackson’s tendency to set people on fire and why the ‘eagles could have ...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Borahae! We’re speaking to actor, host and comedian Ann Pornel (she/her) about international K-Pop superstars BTS (a.ka. Bangtan Sonyeondan a.k.a Bangtan Boys a.k.a. Bulletproof Boy Scouts). Join us as we take you on an informative, mildly unhinged, and extremely horny backstage tour of the seven band members and their various personalities. Discover what it means to have a ‘bias’, why they started as underdogs, the hardcore K-Pop idol system, and how ARMY (their fanbase) have the power to make ...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 7
Moon prism power! We chat with comedy writer Brandon Hackett (he/him) about the magical girl that launched a thousand transformation sequences; Sailor Moon! We talk about North American versus Japanese versions, how Sailor Moon got Steph addicted to the internet, why Darien/Mamoru should stop dating 15 year olds, and why everything is 100% gayer than you thought. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network . Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 6
Stars! Planets! The vast and terrifying expanse immediately above our heads! Kyah and Steph chat with comedian and shining star, Nkasi Ogbonnah (she/her), as we orbit her favourite fandom - SPACE! Learn all about superstar astronauts, game-changing scientific developments, high-flying (but not necessarily space-faring) billionaires and why space exploration should be for everyone. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network . Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts,...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 5
