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The Fandom Show

The From Superheroes Network

The Fandom Show is a crash course in popular culture hosted by Kyah Green and Stephanie Malek. From prestige TV to RPGs, space races to drag races, collecting sneakers to catching pokemon, there is no shortage of things in this world to get excited about. The Fandom Show talks to fans, hobbyists and professionals about their fandoms; why they love it, how they love it, and all the bizarre little details only a true fan would know. Strap in for an hour of unadulterated joy and insightful conversation

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01:01:58

43: Cocktails

The Fandom Show ·

2023/07/25

Martini! Manhattans! Moscow Mules! Whip up your favourite drink and sip along with this very special episode, because we’re talking with comedian and bartender, Scott Lloyd, about the art form you can drink - COCKTAILS! We chat over a ‘wet martini’, as we learn the technical definition of a cocktail, some of Scott’s weirdest alcohol experiments, how cocktails come in and out of fashion, and how much garnish is too much garnish? Plus, we get insider tips on what tools you need for a great home bar

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01:01:56

42: Watchmen

The Fandom Show ·

2023/07/11

Who watches the watchmen? Get that doomsday clock ticking because this week we have writer and comedian, Alex Kolanko talking about the fearful symmetry of Alan Moore’s most critically acclaimed work, WATCHMEN! We dive into the critique Moore was leveling against the comic industry, anarchist meditations on power, the brilliance of Dave Gibbons nine panel grids, the inherent comedy behind Rorschach (and how some dudes miss the joke) and why the book is completely unadaptable, no matter how hard

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41: Animal Crossing

The Fandom Show ·

2023/06/27

It’s time to settle an island and customize every last inch of it, because today we’re joined by writer, actor and twitch streamer, Alice Moran, to talk about her favorite game; Animal Crossing! We chat about the unique circumstances that made this game such a global phenomena in 2020, how Alice made her island ‘canada-core’ complete with an LCBO, which villagers freak her out the most, and what it means to play the ‘stalk-market’. Plus we learn some handy tricks to help us craft our own custom

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01:04:07

40: Star Trek Deep Space Nine

The Fandom Show ·

2023/06/13

Grab a drink at Quark’s and make some tough decisions about the fate of the universe, because today we’re talking with comedian and Star Trek super-fan, Hisham Kelati, about the war-torn, wild west, frontier town of the Star Trek universe; Deep Space Nine! We learn all about the merits and flaws of Captain Benjamin Sisko, how the show explored deeper, more complicated themes than its predecessors, talk about the boatloads of queer tension that never came to fruition (Rick Berman) and hear a truly

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01:02:36

39: Vanderpump Rules

The Fandom Show ·

2023/05/30

IT’S NOT ABOUT THE PASTA! Mix yourself a nice Pumptini and get ready for some MESSY DRAMA because today we’re joined by the host of Vanderpump Robs, Rob Schulte, to talk about the reality TV phenomena a decade in the making: VANDERPUMP RULES. We get a crash course in the lives of Lisa Vanderpump's serving staff, review the most meme-able moments, pitch a new idea for Vanderpump Dogs, and (of course) discuss the explosive drama that is #SCANDOVAL. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From

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01:03:40

38: Basketball

The Fandom Show ·

2023/05/16

ALLEY-OOP! Grab your kicks and hit the court because today we’re joined by writer, puppeteer and basketball podcaster, Freddie Rivas (he/him) to talk about the most elite sport in North America - Basketball! Not a sports fan? Fear not, because we’re getting a beginner friendly crash court in what makes Basketball one of the most beloved sports of all time, from the bombastic trick shots to the grinding defense, the player personalities to the accessibility of courts. We talk about the Raptors

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01:11:07

37: Bluey

The Fandom Show ·

2023/05/02

Mom! Dad! Bingo! Bluey! Today we’re learning about the world (and ourselves!) through the power of imagination, because we’re joined by actress and podcaster, Kinley Mochrie (she/her) to talk about a preschool show beloved by adults and children alike; BLUEY! Learn about this wholesome family of Australian Blue (and Red) Heelers as we talk about how the show manages to write great jokes for both kids and adults, how Bluey tackles some very difficult subject matter, and the universality of simple,

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01:07:14

36: Wrestling (with Callum Wratten)

The Fandom Show ·

2023/04/18

DING DING! Grab a folding chair and pretend to hit someone with it because today we’re talking to comedian and writer, Callum Wratten (he/him), about the worldwide phenomena that is two parts of athleticism and one part pure spectacle: WRESTLING! We get into the origins of pro-wrestling as a sport (and yes, it did have to do with gambling), the commonalities between pro-wrestlers and drag queens, and the massive spectrum of wrestling styles that you can find around the world, from Mexican Lucha to

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01:11:49

35: Stardew Valley (with Kat Letwin)

The Fandom Show ·

2023/04/04

Grab your backpack and head to the community center because today we’re talking to actor, writer and comedian Kat Letwin (she/her) about the beloved farming simulator and massive indie video game hit, STARDEW VALLEY. We discuss the WILD amount of detail, magic and pathos that you can discover as you play the game, chat about the creator, Concerned Ape, who programmed, designed and wrote the game almost entirely by himself and discuss the different playstyles Kat has tried including ‘romancing

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01:06:13

34: Succession (with Alessandra Vite)

The Fandom Show ·

2023/03/21

BOAR ON THE FLOOR! This week we’re talking to actor, comedian and writer Alessandra Vite (she/her) about the critically acclaimed, semi-shakespearean, HBO drama, Succession! We discuss the genre, ‘Rich New York’, the duality of loving unlikeable characters, the discomfort and misery of wealth (where even the plain black baseball caps are wildly expensive) and which characters we would make a business alliance with. Plus, we discuss the underlying arrogance of the show, the behind the scenes drama of

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01:16:27

33: The Office (with Amanda Pereira)

The Fandom Show ·

2023/03/07

CONFERENCE ROOM, FIVE MINUTES! It’s time for a staff meeting because this week we’re interviewing comedian, writer and podcast host, Amanda Pereira, about the corporate cult classic that is THE OFFICE. We discuss the power of the mockumentary format, differing outlooks of the British Office versus the U.S versions, how Steve Carrell made the most infuriating man so loveable, and whether Jim might have been the villain all along. Plus, we wade into the discourse of what it means for a show to ‘‘age

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01:12:06

32: Arcane (with Edward Choi)

The Fandom Show ·

2023/02/21

Throw on your steampunk gauntlets, because this week we’re talking to comedian, engineer and self-proclaimed “first Korean head writer of Heartland until CBC says otherwise”, Edward Choi (he/him). about one of the best video game adaptations ever made - ARCANE. We chat about the worldwide appeal of gaming juggernaut League of Legends, how the showrunners managed to distill a decade worth of game lore into a beautiful universal narrative, the jaw-dropping animation of Studio Fortiche and how Arcane

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01:15:18

31: Sneakers (With Yaw Attuah)

The Fandom Show ·

2023/02/07

This week we’re talking to comedian and collector, Yaw Attuah (he/him) about the wearable artform (that some collectors don’t wear); Sneakers! We learn about the sneaker basics like silhouettes and colourways, the major manufacturers and designers, and the difference between a ‘sneakerhead’ and a ‘hypebeast’. We get into the nostalgia that drives sneaker culture, the massive microeconomy behind flipping kicks, how many shoes does the ‘average’ sneakerhead have, and what it means to search for your

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01:06:25

30: Pokémon (with Filipe Dimas)

The Fandom Show ·

2023/01/24

GOTTA CATCH ‘EM ALL! This week we’re talking to comedian and Twitch streamer, Filipe Dimas (he/him) about the highest grossing media franchise of all time: Pokémon! We discuss the vast range of pocket monsters, from regular-ass Pigeons to time-bending Poke-Gods, the most boring or bizarre Pokémon and how East Asian mythology informs the design. We also get into competitive gaming, the value of the cards, why Ash’s Pikachu needs to go to therapy, and how contemplating the interior of Pokeballs

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01:07:18

29: The Golden Girls (with Tricia Black)

The Fandom Show ·

2023/01/10

Grab a slice of cheesecake and learn about the four funniest women to ever grace our televisions: The Golden Girls! We are joined by actor and comedian Tricia Black (she/they) to discuss this award-winning 80s sitcom that wasn’t afraid to talk about the hard stuff. We chat about the unbelievable comedic skill on display, the gay chef that never was (and what it means ‘To be Coco’d), the big personalities behind the scenes and how THESE WOMEN ARE SUPPOSED TO BE 50?!? Plus, we discover which Golden

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01:20:12

28: Clocks (with Craig Fay)

The Fandom Show ·

2022/12/27

This week we’re talking about the fandom that makes New Year's Eve possible; clocks and timekeeping! Get ready for a whole hour of fascinating facts on how we measure time and what makes clocks tick. Join us in getting our minds BLOWN by comedian, engineer and amateur clock builder Craig Fay (he/him) as he unleashes fact after fascinating fact about the earliest timekeeping devices, the magic of quartz, the meaning behind words like ‘second’ and ‘minute’, how different cultures keep time and why we

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01:18:40

27: The Nightmare Before Christmas (with Alix Markman)

The Fandom Show ·

2022/12/13

This week, Christmas will be OURS! We’re talking with screenwriter and professional nerd, Alix Markman (she/her) about her lifelong love of the greatest holiday movie of all; The Nightmare Before Christmas! We sink our sandy claws into the history of this Henry Selick classic, the intricate stop-motion animation, the magic of Danny Elfman’s musical numbers, how Jack may have done some medium to heavy cultural appropriation and why Thanksgiving Town would probably suck. Plus, the definitive answer on

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01:08:18

26: Mechanical Keyboards (with Connor Low)

The Fandom Show ·

2022/11/29

Get key’d up because this week we’re chatting with our favorite techie and hilarious comedian, Connor Low (he/him) about his obsession - Mechanical Keyboards! We take you through the various details of industrial design, the very real difference between CLACKS and THOCCs, the parts of your keyboard that you never even realized it had and the high-stakes mini-economy of second-hand keyboard parts. We also take an insider look into cool keyboard lingo, the Stradivarius of mechanical keyboards and

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01:11:50

25: Star Trek The Next Generation (with Shannon Lahaie)

The Fandom Show ·

2022/11/15

Set your phasers to stun and get ready to go where no person has gone before. This week we are joined by Shannon Lahaie (she/her) for a hilarious, heartwarming, in-depth, and occasionally tearful conversation about STAR TREK: The Next Generation. We give an in-depth run down of the key characters, most mind-blowing episodes and why Star Trek serves as an important moral compass for so many people. We discuss the value of aspirational heroes, the panoply of daddy issues, Gene Roddenberry’s weak

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01:08:53

24: Baking (with Jomar Manzano)

The Fandom Show ·

2022/11/01

Grab some butter, sugar, and flour and get ready for our SWEETEST episode yet. This week we’re talking to Great Canadian Baking Show (Season Six) contestant, Jomar Manzano (he/him). We chat about the unattainable glory of Easy Bake Ovens, why chocolate chip cookies are the Smash Bros of baking, what it was like to compete in the olympics of amateur bakes, how baking doesn’t need to be euro-centric and why fancy, instagram-ready desserts will never beat those baked with love. PLUS we take out a

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