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

It’s a Fandom Thing W!ZARD Studios

    • TV & Film
    • 4.4 • 26 Ratings

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

    Ageism in Fandom

    Ageism in Fandom

    We continue topic month with a look at ageism in fandom. Bex from Big Reputations Pod, and E'Shel from Liberty Diner Dish, join Erin to discuss why they think ageism exists in fandom, whether it is more prevalent among female fans, if there is a genre that has more ageism, their own experiences, and more.
    Articles and YouTube videos mentioned:
    Fanlore: Ageism in Fandom
    "You're Never Too Old to Be a Fan" by Lynn Zubernis, Ph.D. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-science-fandom/202205/you-re-never-too-old-be-fan
    "Fandom Ageism Doesn't Make Any Sense" by Julia Delbel: https://www.themarysue.com/ageism-in-fandom/
    "Meme-ing For A Reason #19: Adults Aren't Marginalized in Fandom, Sorry" from Stitch's Media Mix: https://stitchmediamix.com/2022/09/16/meme-adults-arent-marginalized-fandom/
    "Ageism in SPN Fandom" from Bob Wess's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oEigKdSjBo&t=172s
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    Cover art by Carla Temis.
    Podcast logo by Erin Amos.
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    • 1 hr 21 min
    Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of March 10th

    Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of March 10th

    On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Bex, from Big Reputations Pod, and E'Shel, from Liberty Diner Dish, join Erin to discuss what they are excited about in pop culture! Topics include the anime show One Piece, Ted Lasso, the new Netflix docuseries, The Program, the trailer for Inside Out 2, the return of Rick and Michonne on the small screen, a potential Halloween TV series, and the latest on the Rust involuntary manslaughter verdict.
    Link to article about the Rustin case: https://variety.com/2024/film/news/rust-armorer-hannah-gutierrez-reed-involuntary-manslaughter-verdict-1235932812/
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    You can follow Fergie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schroederandfergs
    Cover art by Carla Temis.
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    • 46 min
    The 2024 Oscars

    The 2024 Oscars

    It is time for our annual Oscars episode! Erin A. joins Erin Marlow to give you their predictions, hopes, and who they think was snubbed.
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    Cover art by Carla Temis.
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    • 1 hr 25 min
    Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of March 3rd

    Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of March 3rd

    On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Erin A. joins your host to discuss some pop culture and fandom news that is helping them get through the week. Topics include Erin A's lingering joy from this year's Gallifrey One, your host finding comfort in her grief through music, the Wynona Earp announcement from Tubi, the stills from the remake of The Crow, and the panel rounds things out with a look at some of their favorite scenes from some of this year's Oscar-nominated films!
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    Cover art by Carla Temis.
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    • 35 min
    Special Interview Episode: The Campaign to Save Our Flag Means Death With Leah

    Special Interview Episode: The Campaign to Save Our Flag Means Death With Leah

    For this special interview episode, Erin sits down with Leah from Another Damn Fandom Show, and a member of the Our Flag Means Death fandom to talk about how the fandom is working to try and save the show.
    Be sure to follow Leah at the accounts below and also check out her show, Another Damn Fandom Show!
    twitter.com/lcwebsxoxo
    gaypirates.club/@lcwebsxoxo
    tumblr.com/lcwebsxoxo
    Another Damn Fandom Show at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5sfekboddyLdbr3bbJRbzw
    Below are some helpful links and social media accounts to follow:
    saveofmd.com - for now this goes to https://www.change.org/p/save-our-flag-means-death, but there will be a new site going live soon at that same address!
    https://twitter.com/adoptourcrew
    https://twitter.com/saveofmdcrew
    https://linktr.ee/saveofmdcrew
    https://www.reddit.com/r/SaveOFMD/ 
    Fan-led German campaign Twitter: https://twitter.com/ourflagrtl
    Fan-led BBC campaign Twitter: https://twitter.com/OurFlagOnBBC
    This Tumblr user posts a daily update of renewal effort happenings: https://www.tumblr.com/gentlebeardsbarngrill
    Movies With Marty also posts good updates at the end of his OFMD reaction videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY2GB-hP5imR5ynzAmwknkw
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    You can follow Fergie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schroederandfergs
    Cover art by Carla Temis.
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    • 32 min
    Internalized Misogyny In Media and Fandom

    Internalized Misogyny In Media and Fandom

    We kick off topic month with a look at internalized misogyny in fandom and media. Carla, from Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod, and Tiff, join Erin to discuss how internalized misogyny shows up in harmful tropes in media, fandom, and the real world. Trigger warnings: sexism, misogyny, racism, misogynoir, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and spousal abuse.
    Videos recommended by Carla:
    "Daddy Issues, Misogyny, and the Pinnacle of Male Privilege" by Shanspeare: https://youtu.be/xVpaZKK28Ek?si=Z4rMT5KtCu5tBKQo
    "I'm Not Like Other Girls" by Drama Kween: https://youtu.be/KvcJYFTPC20?si=UKhF-S7oLbdZue_t
    "Breaking the Cycle: My Journey With Misogyny" a TEDx Talk featuring Riya Kumar: https://youtu.be/UrsBRBtwwQo?si=CyUhxDCSbRMJzPK2
    "Cool Girl" monologue from Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn: https://genius.com/Gillian-flynn-gone-girl-cool-girl-monologue-book-annotated
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    Cover art by Carla Temis.
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    • 1 hr 21 min

Customer Reviews

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26 Ratings

26 Ratings

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