Food For Nerds K Last

Hello & Welcome To Food For Nerds! 

Today's episode marks the end of November, and therefore the conclusion of favorites month! A big shoutout to our guests for this month and to all of our listeners who came to hear Jake and Kendra speak on some of the fandoms they love. This week here their final discussion on Jake's favorite TV show, Chuck, as they break down why exactly the show was so beloved and how the fandom itself saved the show from extinction on more than one occasion. 

This episode also marks a bittersweet moment for the podcast as the end of season 1. We've been nonstop working on this project since July. None of this team had any idea what we were doing when we started, we were just a group of friends having some fun. So, life and work are making us not be able to push out the quality of content we want to. Although, don't despair! We may be taking a break from our usual format but, you'll still be getting some fantastic bonus episodes and fun, festive content through the month of December. And, our normal format will be returning in the new year! 



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Join Kendra on Fandom Tik Tok: @khawk96



Thank you all for listening, and we'll "see" you next time! 

Hello & Welcome to Food For Nerds! 
We're continuing along with favorites month by moving onto one of Jake's favorite TV shows... Chuck! This spy-drama/comedy that aired from 2007-2012 has had a profound impact on Jake's life and is the perfect example of how fandoms work together. Based around a tech guy turned spy, Chuck follows the adventure of an average guy who suddenly possesses all of the government's secrets and how he and his handlers deal with serious threats to national security. This week Kendra and Jake sit down to discuss the overall story, some of the casting choices, and the soundtrack. Plus, hear some great stories from Jake about what it was like to watch the show while it was on air! 

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Join Kendra of Tik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJS5pKKn/

Reserach: 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_(TV_series)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0934814/
https://ew.com/tv/tv-reunions/chuck-creators-finale-movie-revival/
https://chuck-nbc.fandom.com/wiki/Home


Have a wonderful week and join us next Saturday as we dive into some of our favorite moments from the show and discuss how the fandom really changed the show and even saved it. 

Hello and Welcome to Food For Nerds! 



This week we're continuing "favorites" month by inviting another special guest for part 2 of our discussion on Glee! Today, Kendra sits down with Ella Moore (@elmoore231) who is the self-proclaimed leader of the "Warblers Cult" on Tik Tok. Followed by multiple actors from the show and boasting an impressive audience of over 5,000, Ella has built a brand for herself by knowing anything and everything about the characters from the fictional show choir based out of Dalton Academy. 

First appearing in the show in 2010 during season 2 episode 6 (Never Been Kissed) the Warblers were an instant fan favorite on Glee. Today they still hold a special place in most gleeks hearts, with some of the most beloved songs and characters to ever appear on the show. They boast a talented array of actors in their ranks including Darren Criss, Curt Mega, Grant Gustin, Riker Lynch, & Jon Robert Hall (and many more!). But, why do these boys in blazers STILL have such a dedicated fan base nearly 10 years from when they first appeared on the show? That's what Kendra and Ella will be trying to figure out today by dissecting the characters, the songs, and the stories! Plus, there might be some fangirling along the way... 



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Instagram: @foodfornerdspodcast

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KLastoskie?s=09

Join Kendra of Tik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJS5pKKn/



Follow Ella: 

Tik Tok: @elmoore231

Redbubble Shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/elmoore231/shop (get crazy amazing Warblers sticker here! She has a bunch of fun sayings and literally ANY Warbler that you can think of!)



Follow The Actors We Mentioned Today: 

Curt Mega: 

Instagram: @curtmega

Tik Tok: @curtmega

Darren Criss:

Instagram: @darrencriss

Twitter: @darrencriss

Riker Lynch:

Instagram: @rikerlynch

Twitter: @rikerlynch

Jon Robert Hall: 

Instagram: @jonhall28

Tik Tok: @jonhall28

Titus Makin: 

Instagram: @titusmakin

Grant Gustin: 

Instagram: @grantgust



 Research:

https://aminoapps.com/c/glee/page/blog/kurt-and-mental illness/eppg_Q8U3uXdzgZvpLbqGRBpKMgVQ0bg3G

https://glee.fandom.com/wiki/Dalton_Academy_Warblers

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/471993/glee-meet-the-real-warblers

Hello and Welcome to Food For Nerds!

It's "favorites" month! That's right, join Kendra and Jake this entire month as they explore their favorite and most influential fandoms! This week Kendra has kicked Jake to the curb (sorry!) to bring in special guest Alexis Resie Brodman (@thealexisreise on Tik Tok) to take an in-depth look at her favorite TV show: Glee! As a Glee Tik Tok creator, Alexis not only has her hand on the pulse of the current fandom, but she's also a huge gleek with a massive merchandise and memorabilia collection (trust us, it's huge!). Alexis's positive outlook and depth of knowledge made her the perfect partner to come on and explore the musical world of Glee! 



Follow Us: 

Instagram: @foodfornerdspodcast

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KLastoskie?s=09

Join Kendra of Tik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJS5pKKn/



Follow Alexis: 

Instagram: @thealexisreise & @slushyfacialsandshowtunes

Tik Tok: @thealexisreise

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AlexisReiseMusic

Merch Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SlushyFacialShowTune?ref=shop_sugg



Research Articles:

https://www.jstor.org/stable/24332703

http://www.drstephaniesmith.com/tag/psychology-and-glee/

https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2011/05/how-to-fix-glee/239405/



Have a wonderful weekend! We'll "see" you all next Saturday! 

Happy Halloween! Welcome to Food For Nerds, the podcast all about exploring the physiological and societal impacts of everything fandom. This week join Kendra and Jake as they tackle their first holiday-themed episode. It's Halloween and they know how much you all are desperate to get into the spooky spirit, so they've curated a list of some of their favorite Halloween content to share! Hear from both Kendra and Jake about the movies, tv shows, and music that they can't' live without during the Halloween season. Hopefully, they will inspire you with their suggestions. 



Check out the Spotify playlist for this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/005JnlMgh2bAn3ulWEQsQz?si=I4v5pVXCRh29A3WYH-hzRQ

You never know when Kendra or Jake may be curating a new playlist for an episode. Not only can you view the Halloween playlist, but also look out for playlists to past episodes that might just be coming your way. And, who knows what else the future may hold. 



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Twitter: https://twitter.com/KLastoskie?s=09

Join Kendra of Tik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJS5pKKn/



Thank you for joining us today and we'll "see" you all next week! 

Hello & Welcome to Food For Nerds!

Our series on Harry Potter might be over, but we aren't done with spooky season quite yet. This week join Kendra and Jake as they explore a cult classic and Dinsey fan-favorite...Hocus Pocus! This movie was a huge part of Kendra's childhood memories surrounding Halloween, and she's excited to share that excitement and nostalgia with Jake. Listen in as they discuss why Hocus Pocus is such a classic, how films gain a cult following, and the societal impacts of Disney's holiday films.  

Also, join us next week for a special Halloween episode, where both Jake and Kendra will share some of their favorite Halloween themed media to get you in the spooky spirit.



Follow Us:

Instagram: @foodfornerdspodcast

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KLastoskie?s=09

Join Kendra of Tik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJS5pKKn/



Research: 

https://www.factinate.com/things/29-spooky-facts-hocus-pocus/

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/53459/13-things-you-didnt-know-about-hocus-pocus

https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/how-does-a-film-become-a-cult-classic-2/