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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True Crime: Docuseries
On the second part of our True Crime series, we delve into True Crime Docuseries. Meg Griffin, Melissa Rothman, Sasha San Andres, and Susi Segura join Erin again to discuss Making a Murder; Paradise Lost; Don't F**k With Cats; I'll Be Gone in the Dark, and talk about the guilt that we can feel watching these.
135 min
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True Crime: Podcasts
On this week's show, Meg Griffin, Melissa Rothman, Sasha San Andres, and Susi Segura join Erin to discuss some of their favorite true crime podcasts.
52 min
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The Boys
On this special episode, Judy Alsip and Tiffany Smith join me to discuss the television show, The Boys! Warning: We do spoil season one and the first four episodes of season two.
122 min
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Xena
On this week's show, Penny Cavanaugh, the founder of Xenite Retreat, and Tami Potter join Erin to discuss the television show, Xena! We discuss the characters, episodes, and why the show has such a lasting impact.
57 min
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Some of Our Favorites
In this special episode, Erin Amos, Melissa Rothman, and Sasha San Andres join Erin to discuss some of their favorite actors, directors, and writers.
73 min
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Me Too and Fandom
In this week's episode, Danelle Beauvais, Eli Bazan, and Pasha Ripley join Erin to talk about how the #MeToo movement has impacted fandom and our consumption of entertainment. Please note the trigger warning at the beginning of the episode.
101 min
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Rocky Horror Picture Show
On this week's show, David Alder, Judy Alsip, and Megan Archuleta join Erin to discuss the cult classic, Rocky Horror Picture Show. So come do the Time Warp with us as we celebrate why we love this film so much.
83 min
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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