Fandomania Podcast

Jason and Celeste discuss the past week in TV, movies, comics, and gaming, and they're occasionally joined by guests from the world of fandom and geekdom. A new episode goes online every Monday morning.

Episode 400: A Good Run

We hit episode 400 this week, and we mark the occasion with an important announcement about the future of the Fandomania Podcast. Thanks so much to our awesome listeners!  

03-28
12:21

Episode 399: Coulda Been Better

This week we talk about Daredevil season 2, Hitman, The Division, Trackmania, Ori and the Blind Forest, and more! 00:00:29 - Episode Opening 00:00:42 - Indiana Jones 5 is officially in progress. 00:05:24 - Microsoft announced cross-platform play for Xbox Live. 00:12:29 - We've started watching the first episode of Daredevil season 2. 00:22:43 - We talk some more about Hitman. 00:28:37 - Jason went into the Dark Zone in The Division. 00:32:37 - Trackmania Turbo is on the way this week. 00:36:01 - Celeste started playing Ori and the Blind Forest. 00:40:12 - Episode Closing You can send email to us at podcast@fandomania.com, and you can subscribe to the Fandomania Podcast at iTunes.

03-21
42:21

Episode 398: Don't Use Cash

On this week's episode we talk about news from Xbox, Supergirl on CBS, Tom Clancy's The Division, Hitman, and more! 00:00:29 - Episode Opening 00:00:34 - We went to CONjure in Orlando last week. 00:03:30 - Lionhead has closed, and Fable Legends is canceled. 00:10:01 - Phil Spencer tried to clarify his Xbox plans in the least clear way. 00:16:15 - We talk about Supergirl and the other current DC TV shows. 00:25:12 - Jason has started playing Tom Clancy's The Division. 00:29:18 - We both talk about the newly released Hitman game. 00:38:35 - Episode Closing You can send email to us at podcast@fandomania.com, and you can subscribe to the Fandomania Podcast at iTunes.

03-14
39:13

Episode 397: Follow the Turkey Vultures

This week we talk about the Dark Tower casting news, discuss the future of Xbox, check in on Assassin's Creed and Agent Carter, and more! 00:00:29 - Episode Opening 00:05:55 - The Dark Tower adaptation has an official cast. 00:13:18 - Microsoft's Phil Spencer announced some big plans for Xbox One in the coming years. 00:28:09 - We've been playing Assassin's Creed: Syndicate - The Last Maharaja. 00:31:43 - Season two of Agent Carter has concluded. 00:34:48 - Jason has started watching the new season of House of Cards. 00:37:19 - Episode Closing You can send email to us at podcast@fandomania.com, and you can subscribe to the Fandomania Podcast at iTunes.

03-07
37:53

Episode 396: Stupid Baby William

This week we talk about casting news for Iron Fist and Powerless, the new season of The X-Files, Assassin's Creed, Layers of Fear, and more! 00:00:29 - Episode Opening 00:00:33 - Netflix's Iron Fist has been cast. 00:06:02 - There's also casting news for NBC's Powerless sitcom in the DC Universe. 00:07:54 - Some potential details about Battlefield 5 leaked. 00:09:49 - We talk about the amusing debacle surrounding Uncharted 4's latest trailer. 00:13:33 - Celeste has been playing Assassin's Creed: Jack the Ripper and China. 00:24:57 - We didn't love the new season of The X-Files (spoilers!). 00:47:31 - Jason played Layers of Fear this week. 00:56:08 - Episode Closing You can send email to us at podcast@fandomania.com, and you can subscribe to the Fandomania Podcast at iTunes.  

02-29
56:47

Episode 395: Not a Reboot

On this week's episode we talk about Deadpool's box office success, DC's upcoming Rebirth event, Dragonlance, The Division, and more! 00:00:29 - Episode Opening 00:00:34 - Deadpool has surpassed all expectations at theaters. 00:09:00 - DC made some announcements about its upcoming Rebirth event. 00:16:38 - Celeste continues her Dragonlance reread. 00:21:12 - Jason is playing the open beta for The Division. 00:31:17 - Episode Closing You can send email to us at podcast@fandomania.com, and you can subscribe to the Fandomania Podcast at iTunes.

02-22
31:50

Episode 394: Looney Tunes Time

This week we talk about Deadpool, the new Star Trek TV show, Assassin's Creed for 2016, and more! 00:00:29 - Episode Opening 00:00:40 - Bryan Fuller is the showrunner for the new Star Trek TV show. 00:07:19 - There's news about the 2016 installment for Assassin's Creed. 00:13:24 - We finished watching the final season of Downton Abbey. 00:17:43 - Jason went to see Deadpool this weekend. 00:25:16 - We talk about the console version of Marvel Puzzle Quest. 00:29:26 - Jason also has been playing Arslan: The Warriors of Legend. 00:31:47 - Episode Closing You can send email to us at podcast@fandomania.com, and you can subscribe to the Fandomania Podcast at iTunes.

02-15
32:29

Episode 393: Wingless Dragon

On this week's episode we talk about the guitar from The Hateful Eight, Orange Is the New Black's renewal, XCOM 2, and more! 00:00:29 - Episode Opening 00:04:26 - We tell the Hateful Eight guitar story. 00:07:31 - Netflix has a whole lot of confidence in Orange Is the New Black. 00:10:12 - The Legion TV show has been cast in surprising ways. 00:14:27 - Jason has started playing XCOM 2! 00:24:54 - Episode Closing You can send email to us at podcast@fandomania.com, and you can subscribe to the Fandomania Podcast at iTunes.

02-08
25:35

Episode 392: The Dog Swap Episode

On this week's episode we talk about the new Archie TV show, Dragonlance, the X-Files revival, the return of 24, The Living Dungeon, and more! 00:00:29 - Episode Opening 00:00:33 - There's some pretty bizarre Michael Jackson news this week. 00:05:46 - Greg Berlanti is bringing Archie and his pals to the CW in Riverdale. 00:10:33 - Celeste revisited some books from her past with a Dragonlance reread. 00:17:44 - The X-Files is back! We talk about the first two episodes. (spoilers!) 00:31:14 - Fox is making a new 24 series without Jack Bauer. 00:36:02 - Jason has been playing The Living Dungeon. 00:42:11 - Episode Closing You can send email to us at podcast@fandomania.com, and you can subscribe to the Fandomania Podcast at iTunes.

02-01
42:53

Episode 391: Gone, Vamoose, Bye Felicia

On this week's episode we talk about Star Wars Episode 8, big changes at Doctor Who, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Her Story, and more! 00:00:29 - Episode Opening 00:00:48 - Star Wars Episode 8 has a new release date. 00:09:53 - Netflix is making more Marvel! 00:14:29 - Big changes are afoot at Doctor Who. 00:18:13 - We've finished our catch-up watching of The X-Files, just in time! (spoilers for the original series) 00:29:21 - DC's Legends of Tomorrow has started! (spoilers!) 00:38:08 - Jason talks about playing Her Story. 00:46:17 - Episode Closing You can send email to us at podcast@fandomania.com, and you can subscribe to the Fandomania Podcast at iTunes.

01-25
46:54

Episode 390: Blow Your Mind

This week we talk about the losses of David Bowie and Alan Rickman, casting news for upcoming productions, news about the new Hitman game, and more. 00:00:29 - Episode Opening 00:01:31 - We talk about the passings of David Bowie and Alan Rickman. 00:07:57 - There's been casting news for several upcoming TV shows and movies. 00:13:40 - There was some twisty news about the new Hitman game this week. 00:21:02 - Jason has been playing the remastered edition of Uncharted 3. 00:33:24 - Episode Closing You can send email to us at podcast@fandomania.com, and you can subscribe to the Fandomania Podcast at iTunes.

01-18
34:03

Episode 389: The Macaroni Palace

On this week's episode we talk about the latest Assassin's Creed rumors, Gene Roddenberry's floppy disks, the return of Deadwood, and Life Is Strange! 00:00:29 - Episode Opening 00:00:41 - We talk about the newest Assassin's Creed rumors from the past week. 00:14:19 - What is on Gene Roddenberry's floppy disks? 00:21:34 - HBO is making more Deadwood. 00:25:33 - We talk about finishing games we've been playing and starting Life Is Strange. 00:34:45 - Episode Closing You can send email to us at podcast@fandomania.com, and you can subscribe to the Fandomania Podcast at iTunes.

01-11
35:28

Episode 388: New Yearsing and Star Warsing

This week we talk about our start of 2016, including more Star Wars talk, an update on our video gaming, and thoughts about The Hateful Eight. 00:00:29 - Episode Opening 00:01:10 - We saw The Force Awakens a third time this past week. 00:03:50 - We talk about our current video gaming, including Mad Max. 00:14:29 - Jason went to see The Hateful Eight. 00:23:24 - Episode Closing You can send email to us at podcast@fandomania.com, and you can subscribe to the Fandomania Podcast at iTunes.

01-04
24:32

Episode 387: 2015 Year End Wrap-Up

It’s time for our annual wrap-up of the year that’s ending! We talk about all our favorite video games, movies, and TV shows from 2015. 00:00:29 - Episode Opening 00:05:06 - Our favorite movies of 2015! 00:10:57 - Our favorite TV shows of 2015! 00:32:57 - Our favorite video games of 2015! 00:55:09 - Episode Closing You can send email to us at podcast@fandomania.com, and you can subscribe to the Fandomania Podcast at iTunes.

12-28
57:15

Episode 386: Everyone Loves Star Wars

This week we talk about the new Assassin's Creed DLC, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and a little movie called The Force Awakens. 00:00:29 - Episode Opening 00:01:32 - Wayward Pines has been renewed for a second season. 00:05:19 - Jason has been playing the Jack the Ripper DLC for Assassin's Creed Syndicate. 00:11:15 - Celeste has started Rise of the Tomb Raider. 00:22:26 - We talk in great spoilery detail about Star Wars: The Force Awakens! (spoilers!) 00:59:55 - Episode Closing You can send email to us at podcast@fandomania.com, and you can subscribe to the Fandomania Podcast at iTunes.

12-21
01:01:34

Episode 385: Year of the Grappling Hook

On this week's episode we talk about Dark Tower casting rumors, the books we've been reading, the Mad Max video game, and lots more! 00:00:29 - Episode Opening 00:02:14 - We talk about the Dark Tower casting rumors. 00:07:28 - We've been reading books! 00:17:19 - Jason has been playing some backward compatible Xbox 360 games on the Xbox One. 00:19:56 - We talk a little more about Fallout 4. 00:22:06 - We discuss the Mad Max video game. 00:28:34 - Episode Closing You can send email to us at podcast@fandomania.com, and you can subscribe to the Fandomania Podcast at iTunes.

12-14
29:32

Episode 384: Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right

This week we talk about the casting news for the upcoming Han Solo movie, this year's Game Awards, Just Cause 4, Rainbow Six Siege, Fallout 4, and more! 00:00:29 - Episode Opening 00:03:40 - We talk about the casting process for the upcoming Han Solo movie. 00:12:41 - We finished watching Jessica Jones. 00:19:22 - The Game Awards happened last week, and we discuss some of the announcements and controversy that happened there. 00:28:40 - PlayStation 4 now supports some PlayStation 2 games, sort of. 00:37:24 - Jason talks about Just Cause 3. 00:40:25 - He's also been playing Rainbow Six Siege. 00:45:45 - And he's finally gotten started on Fallout 4. 00:50:34 - Episode Closing You can send email to us at podcast@fandomania.com, and you can subscribe to the Fandomania Podcast at iTunes.

12-07
52:58

Episode 383: Associated Shenanigans

This week we talk about the Clermont Comic Con, Jessica Jones, Black Friday, Need for Speed, and more! 00:00:29 - Episode Opening 00:00:43 - We went to the Clermont Comic Con last week! 00:08:41 - Netflix is making a reboot of Lost in Space. 00:12:36 - We've been watching more of Jessica Jones. 00:20:01 - Black Friday happened, and we survived! 00:23:25 - Jason has been playing the new Need for Speed game. 00:29:38 - We talk about the other games we've been playing and are looking forward to playing. 00:33:59 - Episode Closing You can send email to us at podcast@fandomania.com, and you can subscribe to the Fandomania Podcast at iTunes.

11-30
34:34

Episode 382: Accurate Artist's Portrayal

This week we talk about Megacon Fan Days, some new video gaming news, the new Xbox controller, Star Wars Battlefront, Jessica Jones, and more! 00:00:29 - Episode Opening 00:00:33 - We talk about our weekend of convention-going! 00:08:05 - Mailbag time! 00:14:26 - Sony made an interesting PlayStation 4 announcement this week. 00:17:31 - Black Friday week is upon us! 00:21:02 - We discuss the new Xbox One Elite controller. 00:31:14 - Jason has been playing a lot of Star Wars Battlefront. 00:41:34 - We've started watching Jessica Jones on Netflix. 00:47:14 - Episode Closing You can send email to us at podcast@fandomania.com, and you can subscribe to the Fandomania Podcast at iTunes.

11-23
48:10

Episode 381: Accidentally on Fire

This week we talk about the upcoming conventions we're looking forward to, along with all the newest gaming news and games we've been playing, ranging from Fallout 4 to Rise of the Tomb Raider. 00:00:29 - Episode Opening 00:03:01 - Microsoft rolled out the new dashboard and backward compatibility on Xbox One last week. 00:11:30 - Fallout 4 has taken the gaming world by storm. 00:13:50 - We check up on Assassin's Creed: Syndicate. 00:20:46 - Jason has started playing Rise of the Tomb Raider. 00:25:49 - We talk about Star Wars Battlefront and the other games that are coming soon. 00:29:53 - Episode Closing You can send email to us at podcast@fandomania.com, and you can subscribe to the Fandomania Podcast at iTunes.

11-16
30:20

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