It’s a Fandom Thing

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

TV & Film
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Lucifer 2.0
On this special extra-long episode, Carla Temis, Judy Alsip, Meg Griffin, and Susi Segura join Erin to discuss the first eight episodes of season five of Lucifer. We take a deep dive into every character, express our love and frustration over some storylines and characters, and give our thoughts on the big reveal.
176 min
402
Cosplay
This week, Sara Barnaik, Tami Potter, and Tanya Cook join Erin to discuss Fandom giving back and the societal impact fandom can have.
87 min
403
Outlander
This week Angela Teo, Danelle Beauvais, and Meg Griffin take over the show to discuss the television show, Outlander! They discuss their favorite aspects of the show, the characters, and some themes it tackles. Trigger Warning: there is a discussion of sexual assault and rape in this episode.
103 min
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Guilty Pleasures
On this week's show, Carla Temis, Erin Amos, Meg Griffin, and Tiffany Smith join Erin to discuss our guilty pleasures. We discuss books, music, film, and television programs that we love, despite others saying they aren't worthy of that love. We also discuss why we really should not feel guilty about these pleasures.
131 min
405
Interview with Brian Vincent Rhodes
On this special episode, we sit down with Brian Vincent Rhodes, an award-winning animator, and live-action filmmaker. Brian is an alum of the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts and has worked as a storyboard artist on the film Spies In Disguise and Nimona.
82 min
406
Fandom Giving Back
This week, Judy Alsip, Meg Griffin, and Tanya Cook join Erin to discuss Fandom giving back and the societal impact fandom can have.
78 min
407
Psychology and Fandom
On this week's show, Sasha San Andres joins Erin to discuss the psychology of fandom. We discuss how fandom can help, and sometimes hurt, our mental health, the ways fandom has helped us, and much more! Please note, we do discuss depression, suicide, and sexual assault in this episode. If any of those are triggering for you, it might be best to skip this episode.
92 min
408
Do The Right Thing
On this week's show, Eli Bazan, Pasha Ripley, and Tiffany Smith join Erin to talk about Spike Lee's masterpiece, Do the Right Thing.
86 min
409
Interview with Shreco Bakari and Tonya Cole
On this special episode of It's a Fandom Thing, Erin talks with Shreco Bakari and Tonya Cole of Foreman Empire Productions out of Atlanta. We discuss their ongoing horror anthology, The Ominous Project Universe, why horror is important, working in a pandemic and much more! It is a very inspiring and entertaining talk.
90 min
410
Love & Basketball
On this week's show, Joyce McCall joins Erin to discuss Gina Prince-Bythewood's 2000 film, Love & Basketball. We delve deep into the characters, performances, music, and much more!
88 min
411
Get Out
This week, Carla Temis joins Erin to discuss Jordan Peele's amazing horror film, Get Out. We get into a deep conversation about the hidden symbolism throughout, what the film says about white liberals, and the wonderful performances. Remember, you can follow the show on Facebook at facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod, on Twitter @fandomthingpod, and on Instagram @itsafandomthingpod. Be sure to check out Carla's beautiful photography here! Cover art by Carla Temis! If you would like to support Black Visions Collective today, please click here!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsafandomthing/message
120 min
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Broadway Musicals
On this week's show, Judy Alsip, Lydia, and Tiffany Smith join Erin to discuss some of our favorite Broadway Musicals. So get ready to greek out with us as we discuss why we love musicals so much.
106 min
413
LGBTQ+ Representation In Film
We end our celebration of Pride Month, with a discussion about LGBTQ+ representation in film throughout the decades. Eli Bazan, Pasha Ripley, and Sarah Alder join Erin to discuss some harmful tropes, the way cinema handled the AIDS crisis and some of the positive changes in representation.
140 min
414
Sense8
We continue to celebrate Pride this week with a discussion about the series, Sense8. Joyce McCall and Sarah Alder join Erin to discuss the show, the characters, and the lasting impact it is bound to have. There are spoilers galore!
105 min
415
Mile High Comics and Parasol Patrol
We continue our celebration of Pride Month, with a discussion about the Colorado comic book store, Mile High Comics, which has an all-ages drag show. Due to some hateful protestors that surrounded this show, the Parasol Patrol was created to protect the children who were attending the shows. Erin chats with the founders of Parasol Patrol, Eli Bazan and Pasha Ripley.
69 min
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Pose
We continue our celebration of Pride Month, with a discussion about the ground-breaking show, Pose. Sarah Alder and Tiffany Smith join me to discuss our favorite episodes, characters, and the impact the show will have on the future of LGBTQIA representation. Warning: There are spoilers!
124 min
417
Queerbaiting
We continue our celebration of Pride Month, with a discussion about the very problematic trope, Queerbaiting. Sarah Alder joins me to discuss the impact this harmful trope has on the community and how important it is to see yourself on screen.
58 min
418
The L Word
We continue our celebration of Pride Month, with a discussion about the television show, The L Word. Sarah Alder joins me to discuss her favorite episodes, the characters, and the impact the show had. There are spoilers galore!
94 min
419
Queer As Folk
We continue to celebrate Pride this week with a discussion about the groundbreaking series, Queer as Folk. Danelle Beauvais, Joyce McCall, and Sarah Alder join Erin to discuss our favorite episodes, characters, couples, issues with the show, and the lasting impact it has. There are spoilers galore!
147 min
420
Will & Grace
On the first episode of the week, Brooke Belli joins us all the way from Sydney, Australia to discuss the television show, Will and Grace. This also kicks off our month celebrating Pride!
74 min
421
Bruce Campbell
On this week's show, Carla Temis and Tanya Cook join me to discuss all things, Bruce Campbell!
109 min
422
Streaming Services
In this week's episode, first-time guest, Erin Amos, joins Erin and Meg Griffin to discuss how streaming services have changed the way we consume media. We also go on quite a few fun little tangents!
94 min
423
Dexter
On this week's show, Carla Temis and Sasha San Andres join me to discuss the television show, Dexter! We discuss everything from Dexter's code to that dreadful series finale and how we wish the show had ended. Warning: There are spoilers for all eight seasons of the show!
152 min
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Abduction For Love Trope
On this week's show, Sasha San Andres joins Erin to discuss the popular trope, Abduction for Love, that is very prevalent in action and sci-fi films.
67 min
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The 25th Anniversary of Clueless
On this week's main episode, Carla Temis and Sarah Alder join me to discuss the 1995 film, Clueless!
85 min