It’s a Fandom Thing

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

Rescue Dawn

We kick off our annual Christian F*^%ing Bale month with a look at the 2006 film, Rescue Dawn. Carla, from Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod, joins me for this fantastic conversation. Trigger warning: War, torture, racism. To see the video version, head on over to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/294KyBch7Wo?si=MCuWvt2RNfhuZE_E For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1042986989349257216/1042987584151879762 You can follow Fergie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schroederandfergs Cover art by Carla Temis. Podcast logo by Erin Amos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

01-12
01:31:52

Janet Jackson

We continue our celebration of Black History Month with a look at Janet Jackson. Carla Temis joins Erin for this in-depth discussion about Janet Jackson's music, her performance in Poetic Justice, the Super Bowl incident, her documentary, and much more! For the unedited version, head on over to our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Ro9SN75ouZ8. Be sure to support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Cover art by Carla Temis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

02-16
01:42:54

Billy Zane

On this special episode, Paula, from It's a Dean Thing, joins Erin to discuss the actor, Billy Zane. Erin and Paula discuss Billy Zane's long career, their favorite performances, why we want to see him in more roles with a wig on, and much more. Please note: This episode was originally recorded in July of 2023. For more information about the May Marathon Streaming Event, visit this link: https://itsafandomthingpod.com/marathon/ For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1042986989349257216/1042987584151879762 You can follow Fergie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schroederandfergs Cover art by Carla Temis. Podcast logo by Erin Amos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

05-03
01:12:57

Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of April 28th

On this week's Pop Culture and Fandom News episode, Paula, from It's a Dean Thing, joins Erin to delve into some new, exciting, and troubling pop culture. Topics include: The show Fallout. The new horror film, Abigail. Ryan Gosling's latest casting news. This year's slate of horror films. And the latest updates on the TikTok ban. For more information about the May Marathon Streaming Event, visit this link: https://itsafandomthingpod.com/marathon/ For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1042986989349257216/1042987584151879762 You can follow Fergie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schroederandfergs Cover art by Carla Temis. Podcast logo by Erin Amos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

05-01
49:46

Speed

We are wrapping up Gen-X movie month with a look at the 1994 action film, Speed. Carla, from Bed, Wed, or Behead, and Sara, join Erin to discuss the characters, the popularity of the film, how it holds up, and much more! For more information about the May Marathon Streaming Event, visit this link: https://itsafandomthingpod.com/marathon/ For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1042986989349257216/1042987584151879762 You can follow Fergie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schroederandfergs Cover art by Carla Temis. Podcast logo by Erin Amos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-26
01:28:57

Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of April 21st

On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Carla, from Bed, Wed, or Behead, and Sara, join Erin to discuss what's currently making them happy and worried in pop culture. Topics include: The audiobook Flux. Fallout. The horror films Talk to Me and Abigail. The use of AI in music, true crime, and promotional material. Kids and entertainment choices. The new Pear Jam album. And a new book about the show, Married... With Children. For more information about the May Marathon Streaming Event, visit this link: https://itsafandomthingpod.com/marathon/ For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1042986989349257216/1042987584151879762 You can follow Fergie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schroederandfergs Cover art by Carla Temis. Podcast logo by Erin Amos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-24
01:00:04

Special Interview Episode: Writer and Producer Richard Gurman

On this special interview episode, Erin sits down with writer and Producer, Richard Gurman, to discuss his book Married... With Children Vs. the World. The book tells the inside story of the shock-com that launched FOX and changed TV comedy forever. For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1042986989349257216/1042987584151879762 You can follow Fergie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schroederandfergs Cover art by Carla Temis. Podcast logo by Erin Amos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-22
48:44

Pulp Fiction

We are continuing our celebration of the films of 1994 with a look at Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction. Judy and Sara join Erin to discuss the film's impact, the characters, the interconnected stories, the soundtrack, and our theories about what is inside that case. Trigger warnings: Racial slurs, racism, homophobia, sexual assault, violence, drug use, and drug overdose. For more information about the May Marathon Streaming Event, visit this link: https://itsafandomthingpod.com/marathon/ For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1042986989349257216/1042987584151879762 You can follow Fergie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schroederandfergs Cover art by Carla Temis. Podcast logo by Erin Amos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-19
01:33:56

Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of April 14th

This week, Judy and Sara join Erin to discuss the latest in pop culture and fandom news.  Topics include: The ABC show, 9-1-1. Resident Alien. Spring Baking Championship The live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender. Monarch's season two renewal The new MaXXXine trailer. And the panel gives their top wishes for any potential Supernatural revival. For more information about the May Marathon Streaming Event, visit this link: https://itsafandomthingpod.com/marathon/ For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1042986989349257216/1042987584151879762 You can follow Fergie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schroederandfergs Cover art by Carla Temis. Podcast logo by Erin Amos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-17
50:32

Natural Born Killers

We continue our celebration of Gen-X movie month with a look at the 1994 Oliver Stone Film, Natural Born Killers. Erin A. joins your host to discuss the relationship between Mickey and Mallory, the supporting cast, the message of the film, the killer soundtrack, whether media bears any responsibility when it comes to real-life violence, and much more. Trigger warnings: Discussion of sexual assault, abuse, serial killers, prison, and police violence. For more information about the May Marathon Streaming Event, visit this link: https://itsafandomthingpod.com/marathon/ For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1042986989349257216/1042987584151879762 You can follow Fergie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schroederandfergs Cover art by Carla Temis. Podcast logo by Erin Amos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-12
01:40:29

Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of April 7th

This week is a double Erin week as Erin A. joins your host to bring you some current pop culture and fandom items they are into right now. Topics include: The latest season of True Detective. The Showtime docuseries, The 12th Victim. The upcoming series, Dead Boy Derectives Episode four of 9-1-1 And they both share a couple of their favorite '90s soundtracks. For more information about the May Marathon Streaming Event, visit this link: https://itsafandomthingpod.com/marathon/ For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1042986989349257216/1042987584151879762 You can follow Fergie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schroederandfergs Cover art by Carla Temis. Podcast logo by Erin Amos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-10
48:36

The Crow

We kick off Gen-X movie month with a look at the 1994 film, The Crow. Danelle and Sara join Erin to discuss the impact the film had on them, the characters, the incredible soundtrack, and the impact of Brandon Lee's death. Trigger warnings: Mentions of sexual assault, heavy violence, child neglect, drug use, and incest. For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1042986989349257216/1042987584151879762 You can follow Fergie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schroederandfergs Cover art by Carla Temis. Podcast logo by Erin Amos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-05
01:21:35

Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of March 31st

This week, Danelle and Sara join Erin to bring you some current pop culture and fandom items they are into, excited about, or a little annoyed with. Topics Include: Rediscovering the joys of the show House. The documentary, Hail Satan? For more information about The Satanic Temple, visit this link: https://thesatanictemple.com/blogs/news/the-satanic-temple-unveils-tst-health-the-worlds-first-religious-abortion-clinic The HBO Documentary, The Truth vs. Alex Jones. The dismay over The Crow remake. Sara's excitement over a possible new Ghost Album. Erin's excitement at finally being able to see the Pixies in concert. And the panel rounds things out with a look at what fandom memorabilia they'd buy with $700k. For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1042986989349257216/1042987584151879762 You can follow Fergie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schroederandfergs Cover art by Carla Temis. Podcast logo by Erin Amos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-03
41:35

Convention Do's and Don'ts

We wrap up Topic Month with a look at some of our convention do's and don'ts. Erin A., Judy, and Paula from It's a Dean Thing, join Erin to discuss how to take of your health and safety at conventions, what some must-haves are, why you need to treat your fellow fans with respect, how to have a good celebrity interaction, and much more! For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1042986989349257216/1042987584151879762 You can follow Fergie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schroederandfergs Cover art by Carla Temis. Podcast logo by Erin Amos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03-29
02:05:54

Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of March 24th

On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Erin A., Judy, and Paula from It's a Dean Thing, join Erin to discuss the latest in pop culture and fandom. Topics Include: Season two of The Tourist. The Marauders fanfic, All the Young Dudes: https://archiveofourown.org/works/10057010/chapters/22409387?fbclid=IwAR2HC9AZBHjABHwjGd1_MO-eEnp1ThoiPng55mNd1Jlj30wco-HRMSdSaLA Super Mario Makers. The docuseries, Quiet On Set. The joy of convention season. The upcoming season of Bridgerton. The new Never Ending Story. The use of AI in the horror film Late Night With the Devil. For more info, see this TikTok video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLMhAMS8/ And some of our favorite convention moments. For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1042986989349257216/1042987584151879762 You can follow Fergie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schroederandfergs Cover art by Carla Temis. Podcast logo by Erin Amos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03-27
58:17

Fanfic Do's and Don'ts

On this episode, Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod, E'Shel from Liberty Diner Dish, and Paula from It's a Dean Thing, join Erin to discuss some fanfic do's and don'ts. The panel discusses why it is important to tag your work correctly and why it is the reader's responsibility to read the tags. The importance of appropriate fanfic ratings. The value of kudos and positive comments. Why you should never demand an update and much more! To read Carla's fanfic, follow this link: https://archiveofourown.org/users/FortLauderTales/works To read Erin's fanfic, follow this link: https://archiveofourown.org/users/seaavery1/pseuds/seaavery1 For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1042986989349257216/1042987584151879762 You can follow Fergie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schroederandfergs Cover art by Carla Temis. Podcast logo by Erin Amos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03-22
02:00:51

Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of March 17th

On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead, E'shel from Liberty Diner Dish, and Paula from It's a Dean Thing, join Erin to discuss everything in pop culture and fandom that has them excited and a little upset.  Topics include: The second season of Extraordinary. The film Poor Things. The game Coral Island. The good and the bad from the 2024 Oscars. The new Shudder film Satanic Hispanics. Sweet Magnolia's cast problem. Excitement over Beetlejuice 2. And the impacts of the potential TikTok ban. Helpful TikTok links: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLYgVNcr/ and https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLYgrf3f/ Link to Ryan Gosling's Oscar Performance: https://youtu.be/VhWqpvGq6b4?si=l3yGOy3r3om3OuPL For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1042986989349257216/1042987584151879762 You can follow Fergie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schroederandfergs Cover art by Carla Temis. Podcast logo by Erin Amos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03-20
01:00:13

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 For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1042986989349257216/1042987584151879762 You can follow Fergie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schroederandfergs Cover art by Carla Temis. Podcast logo by Erin Amos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03-15
01:21:51

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/ For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1042986989349257216/1042987584151879762 You can follow Fergie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schroederandfergs Cover art by Carla Temis. Podcast logo by Erin Amos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03-13
46:31

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. For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1042986989349257216/1042987584151879762 You can follow Fergie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schroederandfergs Cover art by Carla Temis. Podcast logo by Erin Amos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03-08
01:25:25

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