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The Fandom Nexus Retro Show

Jeremy "Spider-Pan"

Welcome to The Fandom Nexus, where fandoms unite! Hosted by Jeremy Shields, this podcast is your gateway into the worlds of movies, games, animation, sci-fi, retro pop culture, and more—all through a family-friendly lens. Whether you grew up with Saturday morning cartoons or you're diving into the latest superhero blockbuster, The Fandom Nexus blends nostalgia, news, reviews, interviews, and fun commentary that brings fans of all ages together.Join us each week as we explore the stories that

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65:02

504 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – From “Disney’s...

The Fandom Nexus Retro Show ·

2026/03/15

In this episode Paul J. Powers and I journey back to 1937 to explore the film that changed animation forever: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. When Walt Disney set out to create the first full-length animated feature film, many in Hollywood believed the project would fail spectacularly. The film was even nicknamed “Disney’s Folly.”Instead, Snow White became one of the biggest cinematic successes of its era and laid the foundation for the Disney empire we know today.From the famous Hollywood premiere

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76:05

503 Looking Forward and Back

The Fandom Nexus Retro Show ·

2026/03/08

It’s been a couple of months, I know, and I’ll explain why. But that’s not why you are here, you’re here for the fun and I plan to bring it! Let’s talk about a few things worth getting excited about this year and then talk about a few celebrities we’ve lost already this year.No copyright infringement is intended and copyright is held by the respective owners Content is shared for review and commentary purposes under fair use

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98:20

502 A Christmas Carol, Part Two: Redemption and Joy

The Fandom Nexus Retro Show ·

2025/12/31

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol comes to life on The Fandom Nexus in this special multi-part holiday presentation.In the finale of our special two-part reading of A Christmas Carol, the journey reaches its joyful conclusion.Scrooge awakens on Christmas morning forever changed after his haunting encounters with the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. What follows is one of literature’s most powerful redemption arcs—full of generosity, laughter, and hope.Host Jeremy narrates as

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89:03

501 A Christmas Carol Part One

The Fandom Nexus Retro Show ·

2025/12/23

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol comes to life on The Fandom Nexus in this special multi-part holiday presentation.In Part One, Jeremy narrates as podcast friends step into the roles of Dickens’ iconic characters, beginning with Marley’s Ghost and continuing through Stave Two: The Ghost of Christmas Past. From Scrooge’s cold-hearted beginnings to the memories that shaped him, this faithful reading honors the original text exactly as written.Special thanks to our friends at Retro Rewind Podcast for

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183:15

500 From Neverland to the Nexus: 500 Episodes of...

The Fandom Nexus Retro Show ·

2025/12/07

We’ve reached Episode 500! 🎉What began over a decade ago as The Neverland Podcast has grown, evolved, and transformed into The Fandom Nexus—and today we’re celebrating the entire adventure. Jeremy is joined by original co-host Eric for a special reunion as they look back on 12 years of podcasting, growing the show, and sharing fandom with listeners around the world.This supersized milestone episode features:🎤 A nostalgic conversation with Eric about the early days📰 Fresh geek news and updates🎧

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48:09

499 The Fandom Nexus Halloween Countdown!

The Fandom Nexus Retro Show ·

2025/10/27

This week on The Fandom Nexus, we’re counting down the Top 5 Family-Friendly Scary Movies—as voted by you! From the paranormal comedy of Ghostbusters to the whimsical chills of Hocus Pocus and The Nightmare Before Christmas, we’re celebrating the films that give us just enough fright — without the nightmares.Plus, we’ll talk about a few honorable mentions that defined spooky fun for generations. Join us for laughs, nostalgia, and maybe a few goosebumps!#FandomNexus #NeverlandNetwork

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56:06

497 From Warriors of Light to SOLDIER: Final Fantasy...

The Fandom Nexus Retro Show ·

2025/10/01

Welcome to The Fandom Nexus!Before Cloud ever lifted the Buster Sword, Final Fantasy had already forged a legacy. In this episode, Jeremy looks back at the original Final Fantasy through Final Fantasy VII — exploring the creation, development, stories, music, and characters that made the series a global phenomenon.We’ll also unravel the mystery behind the numbering confusion here in the U.S. and why some games didn’t make it stateside until much later. Whether you started your journey with the

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84:55

496 Voices in the Game: Video Game Songs With Lyrics

The Fandom Nexus Retro Show ·

2025/09/03

Welcome to The Fandom Nexus!This week on The Fandom Nexus, Jeremy is joined by the WendyNerd, Heather, for a special countdown of their favorite video game songs with lyrics—the ones that don’t just set the mood but sound like they belong on the radio. From epic ballads to unforgettable rock anthems, these are the tracks that make gaming memories stick with us forever.Before the list, we take a moment to honor the late Graham Greene, the Oscar-nominated Indigenous actor whose legacy spans from

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37:21

495 More Songs That Broke Us (Bring Tissues!)

The Fandom Nexus Retro Show ·

2025/08/20

Welcome to The Fandom Nexus!Some songs hit us so hard, we never fully recover. In this episode of The Fandom Nexus, Jeremy and his wife Heather take a tearful but lighthearted stroll through Disney classics and beyond—songs that broke our hearts, made us cry, and reminded us of the beauty of storytelling through music. From Robin Hood’s “Not in Nottingham” to the emotional peak of “Goodbye May Seem Forever” from The Fox and the Hound, this countdown will tug at your heartstrings (and maybe squeeze

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50:26

492 Tom Ameen Takes Us to the Movies

The Fandom Nexus Retro Show ·

2025/07/23

Welcome to The Fandom Nexus!In this week’s episode of The Fandom Nexus, we take a moment to honor the incredible legacy of Malcolm-Jamal Warner—a gifted actor, musician, and creative force who has inspired generations.Then, we welcome pianist and arranger Tom Ameen to the show! Known for his magical Disney piano albums and relaxing interpretations of geeky favorites, Tom shares stories about his musical inspirations, creative process, and what it’s like to bring Disney magic to life on the keys.It’s

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60:53

491 From Siegel to Gunn: The Superman Story

The Fandom Nexus Retro Show ·

2025/07/13

Welcome to The Fandom Nexus!This week on The Fandom Nexus, we take flight with the Man of Steel! 💥 In this supersized episode, we pay tribute to the legendary Jim Shooter, test Phillip's Superman knowledge with some trivia, and explore the rich legacy of Superman—from his comic book origins with Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster to his modern reimagining by James Gunn.We also share our thoughts on the brand-new Superman movie—completely spoiler-free.Whether you're a lifelong fan of the Last Son

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29:54

488: Pac-Man at 45, Empire at 45, and a Toast to...

The Fandom Nexus Retro Show ·

2025/05/28

Welcome to The Fandom Nexus!🎙️ This week on The Fandom Nexus, we’re celebrating two legendary 45th anniversaries—The Empire Strikes Back and Pac-Man!Join us for a galaxy-sized tribute as we remember George Wendt and reimagine Empire as an episode of Cheers in our original parody: “The Empire Cheers Back!”Plus, fun facts about Pac-Man’s arcade origins, his pop culture takeover, and why the Force is still strong with Episode V.So grab a stool, pour a blue milk, and enjoy the mashup you never knew you

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487 Daniel Ross Meets The NeverEnding Story

The Fandom Nexus Retro Show ·

2025/05/15

Welcome to The Fandom Nexus!This week on The Fandom Nexus, I celebrate finally earning the Platinum Trophy in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle! I also share my first reactions to that exciting new Superman trailer. Then we head to Planet Comicon for two awesome interviews—first with Daniel Ross, the voice of Donald Duck and more, and then with prop maker John Marks of Brazen Monkey, who brought The NeverEnding Story to life!No copyright infringement is intended and copyright is held by the

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70:35

484 Val Kilmer Wasn't In Back to the Future

The Fandom Nexus Retro Show ·

2025/04/14

Welcome to The Fandom Nexus!I must have driven too fast. I hit 88 MPH and saw some serious… changes to my show plan. Val Kilmer has passed away and my wife and I got tickets to Back to the Future: The Musical.No copyright infringement is intended and copyright is held by the respective owners Content is shared for review and commentary purposes under fair use license https://app.redcircle.com/shows/06837c14-efca-44d1-8165-a5f1536d0420/exclusive-content Get exclusive content!Help me start a streaming

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36:15

482 The Movie Songs that Broke Us

The Fandom Nexus Retro Show ·

2025/03/19

Welcome to The Fandom Nexus!This week I’ll fly solo and talk about some of the film songs that break me, and perhaps start your tears flowing as well.No copyright infringement is intended and copyright is held by the respective owners Content is shared for review and commentary purposes under fair use license.https://app.redcircle.com/shows/06837c14-efca-44d1-8165-a5f1536d0420/exclusive-content Get exclusive content!Help me start a streaming radio service by donating to

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68:34

480 The Black Cauldron

The Fandom Nexus Retro Show ·

2025/02/03

Welcome to The Fandom Nexus!Joining me this week will be my wife, the BioNerd/WendyNerd Heather. She wanted to join me to talk about the Chronicles of Prydain, specifically The Black Cauldron. We’ll talk about the book versus the Disney film. And of course we have to mention that the voice of one of my childhood heroes has passed away. We’ll pay tribute to John Erwin, the original voice of He-Man from the 80s.https://app.redcircle.com/shows/06837c14-efca-44d1-8165-a5f1536d0420/exclusive-content Get

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68:38

479 Movies of 2025

The Fandom Nexus Retro Show ·

2025/01/09

Welcome to The Fandom Nexus!There are a few movies you may be looking forward to in 2025. Let’s talk about a few of them after my reviews of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.https://app.redcircle.com/shows/06837c14-efca-44d1-8165-a5f1536d0420/exclusive-content Get exclusive content!Help me start a streaming radio service by donating to https://buymeacoffee.com/enternalneverland Eternal Neverland Radio!New podcast, Watching Movies with My Pastor

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476 Christmas TV Part One

The Fandom Nexus Retro Show ·

2024/12/05

Welcome to The Fandom Nexus!One of the special things about the Holiday Season is all of the special Christmas episodes of our favorite TV shows! This month we’ll take a look back at some beloved episodes each week!https://app.redcircle.com/shows/06837c14-efca-44d1-8165-a5f1536d0420/exclusive-content Get exclusive content!Help me start a streaming radio service by donating to https://buymeacoffee.com/enternalneverland Eternal Neverland Radio!New podcast, Watching Movies with My Pastor

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466 Marvel Poppins at Hogwarts

The Fandom Nexus Retro Show ·

2024/09/03

Welcome to The Fandom Nexus!This past week marked the anniversary of Mary Poppins and Marvel. And also a celebration of returning to Hogwarts. Join us in some fun reminiscing about these pop culture phenoms that helped shaped our lives.https://app.redcircle.com/shows/06837c14-efca-44d1-8165-a5f1536d0420/exclusive-content Get exclusive content!https://www.teepublic.com/user/spiderpan Visit our store!https://followthepodcast.com/thefandomnexus Subscribe to the podcast!Please rate and review Neverland:

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67:02

The Women of Middle Earth - The Fandom Nexus 465

The Fandom Nexus Retro Show ·

2024/08/27

There were quite a few game announcements at Gamescon Germany this past week. But what is getting some more recent attention is a trailer for an anime coming to theaters based on work from J.R.R. Tolkien.https://app.redcircle.com/shows/06837c14-efca-44d1-8165-a5f1536d0420/exclusive-content Get exclusive content!https://www.teepublic.com/user/spiderpan Visit our store!https://followthepodcast.com/thefandomnexus Subscribe to the podcast!Please rate and review Neverland: The Fandom Nexus

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