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PODCAST

Not My Fantasy

Cullen Callaghan and Hannah Sylvester

Not My Fantasy is a podcast where BFFs Hannah and Cullen take a journey through fantasy and fairytale films discussing their folkloric origins, wild storylines, and fantastical aesthetics and ultimately asking the question ”Is this my fantasy?”

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

166:44

Troy (2004) (feat. Jeremy Gilfor)

Not My Fantasy ·

2026/04/23

This week, we’re talking about the most 2004 movie ever made–Troy! We’re joined by TV writer and friend of the pod, Jeremy Gilfor! In this episode, Cullen prays to the gods that didn’t appear in this adaptation, Hannah desperately tries to convince Cullen this movie is amazing, and Jeremy catches us up on the director’s cut.Huge thanks to Jeremy for going on this ancient epic adventure with us! Research for this episode: The Iliad translated by Samuel Butler and edited by Louise R. Loomer

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170:34

The Prince of Egypt (1998) (feat. Allyssa Swearingen)

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2026/04/07

This is the episode we’ve been promising (threatening) for YEARS! Kicking off our Swords and Sandals Spring and Summer is Dreamworks Animation’s “The Prince of Egypt” (1998). Cullen makes multiple references to Veggie Tales, Hannah lists the forefathers of Moses from memory, and Allyssa sets the record straight on the Egyptian gods rollcall rap.Huge thank you to our bestie Allyssa for joining us on this episode! Research for this episode: Exodus: Chapters

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127:48

The Bride! (2026) (feat. Jon Reilly, Life’s But a Song)

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2026/03/29

We’re bringing both Supernatural Romance Month and Frankenstein back to life on the pod. This week, we’re joined by podcast host and friend Jon to talk about Maggie Gyllenhaal’s strange take on “The Bride of Frankenstein.” Cullen recovers from his no-thoughts-head-empty viewing of the film, Hannah plans a tattoo dedicated to this wacky story, and Jon catches all the fun references to the original 1935 film.Check out Jon on his pod, Life’s But a Song! You can listen to that show wherever you find

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136:30

Darby O’Gill and the Little People (1959) (feat....

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2026/03/23

This week, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a forgotten Disney gem that Cullen grew up thinking was offensive. We meet Darby O’Gill, a young Scottish Sean Connery and a leprechaun Fire Island while Hannah shades the annoying widow and Tierney rages against Katie O’Gill. We also explore the history of Leprechauns, the Fey and why you should always say Bless You when someone sneezes. Check out White Oaks Bookstore and the kickstarter for Daniel Foster’s film Reset Research for this

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148:21

Irish Wish (2024) (feat. Natalie Nia)

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2026/03/16

This week, we explore Netflix’s Emerald Isle with Lindsay Lohan in “Irish Wish.” Cullen is not this movie’s apologist, Hannah auditions to be a screaming script doctor, and Natalie handles the geography checks.Check out Natalie on Instagram (@NatalieNiaIvey)! You can also find her content on YouTube and TikTok! Research for this episode: Brigid, Goddess and Saint St. Brigid of Kildare Brigid and Druidism St. Brigid - Catholic Encyplodeia ==================================== Watch Us

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113:42

Song of the Sea (2014) (feat. Maiko Greenleaf)

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2026/03/08

This week, we’re DIVING into Irish folklore with the animated selkie story, “Song of the Sea.” Cullen retcons his childhood nickname, Hannah admits that she cries sometimes, and Maiko shares the special connection she has with this movie. Huge thank you to Maiko for joining us for another whimsical fantasy film! Research for this episode: Selkie Stories Manannan Mac Lir Owls in Celtic Myth Irish Storytelling Macha Irish Fey ==================================== Watch Us on

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176:19

Frankenstein (2025) (feat. Tales With Tish)

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2026/03/01

This week, we’re going full gothic horror romance with Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein. Cullen goes down a Crimean War rabbit hole, Hannah can’t stand this version of Victor Frankenstein, and Tish reminds us of Mary Shelley’s emotional depth and genius. Check out Tish on Instagram, TikTok and Substack (@TalesWithTish). AND be sure to grab her book, “Ebony, Blood, and Snow,” from wherever you buy books online or request it at your local library! Referenced in this episode: Frankenstein Is

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165:37

Twilight: Eclipse (2010) (feat. Julia Bianco)

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2026/02/16

Celebrate the 3rd annual Twilight episode of Not My Fantasy! We’re joined again by our friend Julia to talk all things Twilight: Eclipse. Cullen inches ever closer to becoming someone who’s seen all of the Twilight films, Hannah dives deep into Stephanie Meyer’s writing process, and Julia feels seen thanks to the reappearance of her vampire counterpart, Victoria.Check out Julia on Instagram (@Julia.A.Bianco). Her book “Witch Season” comes out on June 30, 2026, so be sure to preorder and ask your

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155:39

K-Pop Demon Hunters (2025) (feat. Uriel Mendoza)

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2026/02/08

K-Pop Demon Hunters (2025) (feat. Uriel Mendoza)To kick off Supernatural Romance Month 2k26, we’re FINALLY talking about THE fantasy animated musical of last year–K-Pop Demon Hunters. Cullen shows off his boyband demon side, Hannah celebrates original concepts for film, and our guest Uriel relives his second-generation K-Pop fanboy days. Huge thanks to Uriel for guesting on this episode and helping us seal the fantasy-film-podcast honmoon! Research for this episode: Princess Bari Korean

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181:48

Journey to Bethlehem (2023) (feat. Katie Little)

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2025/12/24

Happy Holidays from Cullen and Hannah and friend of the pod Katie! This season we controversially stretch the boundaries of our genre to slouch towards Bethlehem with our boy Milo and the team behind Glee and High School Musical. We explore the real war on Christmas, the history of the festive season and even do a seasonal Bible study. (Making Cullen a new favorite of Hannah’s mom) Will our religious upbringing clash with the fun bops of this musical? Will we reignite the wars between Catholics

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90:53

The Wiz (1978) (feat. Jahlyn Reyes-McKinley)

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2025/12/13

We’re easing on down to a cult-classic version of Oz–it’s The Wiz! This week, Cullen reveals his disdain for 70s cinema, Hannah demands answers about Dorothy, and our guest Jahlyn tries to figure out why this Oz is so dystopian. Also, Cullen and Hannah reveal their very weird relationship with this movie, which they had never seen before.Check out Jahlyn on Instagram @jrmthewerm to see her awesome artwork! And be sure to listen to the podcast Zeitgeist (by Pulp Culture) wherever you listen to Not

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148:13

Wicked: For Good (2025) (feat. Robert Berg)

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2025/12/08

We’re returning to Oz once again to chat about Wicked: For Good! This week, we cover the rest of the Maguire novel, Cullen drops fresh, oddly relevant childhood-nickname lore, Hannah makes too many puns, and our guest Rob shares additional insights from having seen the stage musical a few days prior–a true Wicked loremaster!Check out Bona Books on Kickstarter to get a copy of the Wrath Month anthology or on their website to grab their previous collection, I Want That Twink OBLITERATED. Keep up

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147:25

Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) (feat. The Fairy...

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2025/11/15

This week, we’re podcasting to save Hannah from Rottingham! Cullen’s enlisted the help of our good friends and fellow folklore podcasters, Katrina and Geoff, of The Fairy Tellers. We talk about the hyper-specific references to the Kevin Costner Robin Hood film, the community theatre vibes of this film, and whether the jokes were even funny then or now.Be sure to follow The Fairy Tellers on Instagram @thefairy_tellers and TikTok @thefairytellers! You can listen to their podcast wherever you listen

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164:52

Disney’s Z-O-M-B-I-E-S

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2025/11/02

Hannah is B-A-C-K! Cullen fulfills his T-H-R-E-A-T to make Hannah watch Disney Channel’s Z-O-M-B-I-E-S franchise. Covering all FOUR MOVIES, we tumble into our magical capitalist overlord’s best race allegory, cheer for our favorite ship #Zaddie, and nearly zombie-out trying to remember Demi Lovato’s ridiculous character name from Camp Rock.==================================== Watch Us on YouTube! Follow Our Adventures on Social Media: @notmyfantasypod Instagram TikTok Research &

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92:53

The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) (feat. Christian...

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2025/10/20

Welcome back to England to explore English and Cinema history with Christian Garcia of "That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema" through the 1938 Erroll Flynn and Olivia de Havilland classic, The Adventures of Robin Hood. We talk hidden mirrors, the Norman Conquest, dudes sleeping together in the woods,being a race traitor, how tights were worn and whatever a “lusty infant” means. Check out That Ol’ Gay Classic Cinema on Instagram and wherever you get your podcasts! Research for this episode: Robin

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02:08:15

Robin Hood (1991) (feat. Michael and Callum from Once...

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2025/08/04

Take a trip with us to Kevin Cosner’s Merry England. A land of butt doubles, Bryan Adams and Ewok Villages. Joining us for this leg of the journey are fellow fantasy podcasters Callum Sinclair and Michael Lee Richardson of Once Upon A VHS. Cullen draws the connections between May Day Festivals and the birth of Robin Hood as we know him, Michael points out the geographical inaccuracies and advocates for more witches in basements, and Callum gives us a surprise lesson on Robin Hood in British

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01:19:39

Robin Hood (2018) (feat. Hobz and Krizabeth)

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2025/07/13

Where did Robin Hood come from and why is this version Temu Batman? We explore the bewilderingly modern visual and narrative aesthetics of the Taran Edgerton and Jamie Fox Robin Hood which may be the most heterosexual movie we’ve watched on the pod. Cullen delves into the oldest Robin Hood ballads, Krizabeth tries to determine if Robin Hood only helps people to impress Marian, and Hobz asks “wait, isn’t this just real life now?”Check out Hobz on Twitch and TikTok Research for this

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01:44:36

Robin Hood (1973) (feat. SIMP Casters)

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2025/06/14

Why is our favorite anti-establishment folk hero a hot fox? Find out as Cullen unpacks the history of Disney’s Robin Hood and Reynard the Fox, Corrina clocks Maid Marian ripping off the moves of Duchess from Aristocats, and Ian discovers the origin of the seminal classic- the Hamster Dance. Check out Ian and Corrina on SIMP Casters on @simpcasters on IG and Tiktok and wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Ian Brodsky @ibroski on IG and Bluesky and Corrina Stokes on Bluesky

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03:08:02

Snow White (2025) (feat. Fairy Tale Fix and The Fairy...

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2025/04/05

It’s the fairytale podcast crossover of the century–and we’re joining forces to discuss, dissect and dismantle the live-action Snow White! Cullen and Hannah are joined by Abbie and Kelsey of Fairy Tale Fix and Katrina and Geoff of The Fairy Tellers. Follow Fairy Tale Fix on Instagram Follow The Fairy Tellers on Instagram ==================================== Watch Us on YouTube! Follow Our Adventures on Social Media: @notmyfantasypod Instagram TikTok Research & Writing by Cullen

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01:59:34

Mirror Mirror (2012) (feat. Of Slippers and Spindles...

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2025/03/23

Another Snow White adaptation from the 2012 Snow White renaissance–it’s Mirror Mirror! We’re joined by Cassie from Of Slippers and Spindles to talk about this bonkers, rococo rendition of the Snow White tale. Cullen invents the concept of ingénue-ity, Hannah criticizes Snow White’s conspicuous fashion choices, and Cassie begs for character growth from the Prince.Check out Cassie’s fairy tale adaptation podcast, Of Slippers and Spindles wherever you get your podcasts! Follow them on Instagram,

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