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Fan Effect Podcast

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things ‘geek’, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies and TV shows. Andy Farnsworth and most of his co-hosts and guests live in the Salt Lake City, Utah area.

  1. Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Faith of Angels’ is a filmed-in-Utah family-watch of the weekend 

    5 DAYS AGO

    Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Faith of Angels’ is a filmed-in-Utah family-watch of the weekend 

    Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of September 13, 2024. "Faith of Angels” is an inspiring and uplifting story about the search for a 10-year-old boy lost in a Utah mine.  This movie, filmed in Utah, is an excellent choice for a family to watch. On the other end of the emotional spectrum, we've got "Speak No Evil" with a terrifying (and shockingly buff) James McAvoy making sure his houseguests don't leave without saying goodbye (or just DON'T LEAVE!) The violence is off-the-charts in "The Killer's Game," a Dave Bautista-led action comedy where a hitman hires people to kill him before he dies of a terminal illness, then changes his mind and fights them all off. And over streaming on Netflix, Joey King headlines "Uglies" as a girl in a dystopian future who can only get the surgery that will make her pretty if she finds a friend who's run away to join a rebellion. The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisodes, taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen.   Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, kslpodcasts.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the conversation and get the latest 'nerdly' news on Facebook @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

    5 min
  2.  “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is a playfully macabre sequel about death

    9 SEPT

     “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is a playfully macabre sequel about death

    “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is a 36-year in-the-making sequel to the cult classic Tim Burton fueled film, 1988’s “Beetlejuice.” A show about death and claymation that’s spurned a generation's love of the playfully macabre, black and white stripes, and a creepy demon bio-exorcist. Today on Fan Effect, hosts Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, along with guest Natalie Mollinet of Nat’s Nerd Knowledge, dive into the underworld world of Beetlejuice from the original, the Broadway version, the current sequel, and everything in between.  The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisodes taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen.  Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

    1h 8m
  3. Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Michael Keaton is back at his goofy best in ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’

    9 SEPT

    Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Michael Keaton is back at his goofy best in ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’

    Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of September 6, 2024. Michael Keaton is back as the goofy ghost Beetlejuice in the sequel decades in the making with "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice."  Also back are Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara, and Jenna Ortega and Justin Theroux are joining them this time in this fun, but not too deep, frolic.  The best thing Andy watched this week was Netflix's "His Three Daughters", a movie where Carrie Coon, Natasha Lyonne and Elizabeth Olsen argue and grieve as they care for their terminally ill father. Also on Netflix and surprisingly goo is the action movie  "Rebel Ridge". And in a triple header for Netflix, "The Perfect Couple" combines a great cast with some rich people drama and a whodunit that's stupid... ly addicting. The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisodes, taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen.   Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, kslpodcasts.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the conversation and get the latest 'nerdly' news on Facebook @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

    6 min
  4. Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Reagan’ is a biopic for Ronald Reagan fans

    31 AUG

    Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Reagan’ is a biopic for Ronald Reagan fans

    Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of August 30, 2024.  "Reagan" is Hollywood’s latest biopic, especially made for fand of the 40th president of the United states. “You Gotta Believe" is also based on a real-life story of a baseball team from Texas that made it to the Little League World Series over 20 years ago. For thriller fans, Blumhouse’s "AfrAId" might make you worry about any artificial intelligence assistant that serves your family.  For streaming fodder, Peacock has a fascinating documentary called "Gary," about late actor Gary Coleman, who famously played Arnold on "Diff'rent Strokes." And "Only Murders in the Building" fourth season premiered on Hulu this week; it is about murder-solving podcasters Steve Martin, Selena Gomez & Martin Short in a hilarious fashion  The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisodes, taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen.   Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, kslpodcasts.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the conversation and get the latest 'nerdly' news on Facebook @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

    5 min
  5. Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Blink Twice’ is a slow burn turned mystery thriller

    24 AUG

    Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Blink Twice’ is a slow burn turned mystery thriller

    Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of August 23, 2024.  The Zoë Kravitz directed ‘Blink Twice’ is  a slow-burn for most of the film, but then it picks up and turns into a mystery thriller. While that might be an ok watch, Andy warns you don't need to waste your time on "The Crow", a bloody and violent remake of the 1994 cult hit. On the other hand, John Woo's remake of his own movie "The Killer" on Peacock is very watchable, if you like artistic action films. Also streaming, "Chimp Crazy" is a HBO Original  which  looks at people who breed chimps to be human pets, and comes from the producer/director who made "Tiger King." The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisodes, taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen.   Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, kslpodcasts.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the conversation and get the latest 'nerdly' news on Facebook @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

    6 min
  6. MegaFun with Harry Potter and Back-To-Hogwarts at the Megaplex!

    22 AUG

    MegaFun with Harry Potter and Back-To-Hogwarts at the Megaplex!

    There is no denying the magical appeal of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter; now, for a limited time, the Megaplex Theaters is inviting wizards and witches of all August to come Back To Hogwarts with their 24-hour Harry Potter Movie Marathon on August 23-24, 2024, and their $5 Reel Deals throughout September. With such an exciting offering, of course producer KellieAnn has to take this opportunity to discuss ‘What’s your Favorite Fandom?’ and all things Harry Potter.  Many of our listeners know KellieAnn, who volunteers as Moaning Myrtle throughout the Halloween season with the HRW Creations Cosplayer group. For this episode of Fan Effect, she is joined by fellow group member Katelynn VanBuren, AKA Luna Lovegood, to dive deeply into books, movies, characters, and the influence of the Wizarding World.  Join KellieAnn and Katelynn as Moaning Myrtle and Luna Lovegood at the Jordan Commons Megaplex Theaters in Sandy, Utah, on the evening of Friday, August 22, 2024, for magical fun and a little hopscotch. Visit MegaplexTheatres.com to purchase your Movie marathon or $5 Reel Deals showing.    The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisodes taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen.  Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

    52 min
  7. The appeal of villains with Utah’s Evil Queen and FestEvil Utah

    22 AUG

    The appeal of villains with Utah’s Evil Queen and FestEvil Utah

    Did you hear Disney World is getting a villainous expansion? This is just the latest in a long line of the rise of the bad guys getting good press, from “Despicable Me” to Mario’s “Bowser” and the plethora of Disney “Descendants” shows. So today, we will discuss the appeal of villains with Utah’s Evil Queen, Marial Clark. Also, our friend Ryan Sagers is joining us again, who is producing an event the last weekend of August 2024 called “FestEvil Utah.”  Overall, villains seem to have more fun with less pressure, and… the Dark Side has cookies. Celebrate the bad guys! Join us at FestEvil on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the Valley Fair Mall in West Vally, Utah, from 11 am to 7 pm. The event is free and open to the public, featuring interactive games and quests, panels, vendors, cosplayers, performances, artists like Adrian Ropp, and even a West Valley Animal Services Dog adoption. And while you are at the mall, drop by the Megaplex Theater for their $5 Reel Deal screenings of Harry Potter 1 & 2! See the whole list of activities and apply to be a part of the event at FestEvilUtah.com.  The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisodes taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen.  Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

    49 min
  8. Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Alien: Romulus’ is the latest in the franchise to BURSTS into theaters 

    17 AUG

    Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Alien: Romulus’ is the latest in the franchise to BURSTS into theaters 

    Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of August 16, 2024. A new chapter in the “Alien” movie franchise BURSTS into theaters as the Big Movie of the week with “Alien: Romulus.” Despite the horror/suspense genre turn, it’s Andy actually likes it! Producer KellieAnn really enjoyed it, as they both reviewed the film in our podcast.  Also out this week is one of the best movies Andy’s seen this year, called "Sing Sing." It is based on a true story and stars Coleman Domingo and Clarence Maclin as incarcerated men participating in a theater group at the famous Sing Sing Maximum Security Prison in New York. For family night, "My Penguin Friend" is another based on true events. It is about a Brazilian fisherman and his wife who take care of an oil-covered penguin and how it helps them heal from tragedy. And streaming on Netflix is “The Union,” starring Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry, a by-the-numbers action comedy that gets a boost from its charismatic leads. The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisodes, taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen.

    13 min
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Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things ‘geek’, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies and TV shows. Andy Farnsworth and most of his co-hosts and guests live in the Salt Lake City, Utah area.

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  • Creator
    KSL Newsradio
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
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    © 2023 KSL Newsradio
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