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All the Fanfare: A Pop Culture Podcast

An irreverent celebration of pop culture. Funny asides and overly serious opinions on movies, TV shows, and video games. Mainly focusing on stuff from the 1980s - 2010s. newsletter.allthefanfare.com

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62:32

40 Years of The Goonies, with Sheila Moeschen

All the Fanfare: A Pop Culture Podcast ·

2025/08/13

Topics Discussed In This Episode:How well the movie captures the feel of 1980s suburban America The experience of watching it with adult eyes Whimsy, magic, and nostalgia The underrated soundtrack The Cyndi Lauper of it all How quickly and easily we get to know the 4 main characters The Sloth/Chunk relationship is the film’s beating heartHas Chunk secretly been the movie’s MVP this whole time? Andy and Stef’s roles in the film: good or underserved? Mama Fratelli: the most unlikely and terrifying

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57:04

Talking Star Wars: Celebration and Andor: S2 with...

All the Fanfare: A Pop Culture Podcast ·

2025/04/30

News from Star Wars Celebration: * Updates on The Mandalorian and Grogu. * Starfighter, a newly announced film from Shawn Levy and Ryan Gosling. * Maul: Shadow Lord, because we just cannot quit Darth Maul. * Ahsoka: S2 is shooting. Hopefully they’ll remember the main character is a dynamic personality, and not a stoic monk with head tails. * Pouring out a cold one for everything we didn’t get an update on. Andor: S2: * Contrasting the goals of S1 vs S2. * The Dedra and Syril of it all. * Our

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62:34

The State of Star Wars with Jeff Kramer

All the Fanfare: A Pop Culture Podcast ·

2025/04/09

In this episode: Dissecting the overall not-great vibes. Was it better when there was less Star Wars? Kathleen Kennedy, misogyny, and the awkwardness of discussing her tenure. The market-driven approach to Star Wars is failing. The allure and inherent danger of a Darth Vader series. Can Star Wars survive without nostalgia-driven content? The upcoming slate of films that may someday be released, maybe. What Jeff would do if he was in charge of Lucasfilm. Get full access to All the Fanfare at

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31:01

'Avengers: Doomsday' Casting News and the State of...

All the Fanfare: A Pop Culture Podcast ·

2025/03/27

I’ve been wanting to get back to podcasting semi-regularly for some time now. Then the Avengers: Doomsday casting dropped yesterday and I had to talk about it. So I recorded myself talking to myself for your enjoyment. I’m planning on doing another pod soon about the state of Star Wars, which is an ongoing concern. The announced cast for Doomsday:Chris Hemsworth as ThorVanessa Kirby as Sue Storm / Invisible WomanAnthony Mackie as Sam Wilson / Captain AmericaSebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes / The

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72:27

Is 'The Penguin' the Greatest Villain Origin Story?...

All the Fanfare: A Pop Culture Podcast ·

2025/01/08

Topics Discussed In This Episode:Is this the greatest villain origin story ever? Oswald’s journey from sympathetic anti-hero to villain we still kinda like. The difference between Oswald and Tony Soprano. Are monsters born or made? (Or is it sometimes both?) Family, culpability, and shared madness. Who had the most tragic end? Hopes and predictions for how this show will fit into the evolving Batman narrative. Get full access to All the Fanfare at newsletter.allthefanfare.com/subscribe

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92:59

Creativity and Authenticity with Sheila Moeschen

All the Fanfare: A Pop Culture Podcast ·

2024/11/06

Topics Discussed In This Episode: Why does Hollywood keep selling us the same stories? Creativity vs authenticity. How photography informs Sheila’s writing. The role of curiosity in creativity. Deciding what to work on / how we spend our lives. Does writing about pop culture matter? When are comparisons good and when are they bad? The role of play and joy in creativity. Our writing processes and how we inject humor. How do you know what something is done? Our dream projects. Pop culture topics

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33:19

Everything Just Changed on 'The Penguin' and I Have...

All the Fanfare: A Pop Culture Podcast ·

2024/10/23

Topics Discussed In This Episode:The battle for Victor’s soul. The tragedy of Sofia Falcone and her dark rebirth. Reconsidering Oswald in light of the Sofia-centric episode. My deliciously divided loyalties. Get full access to All the Fanfare at newsletter.allthefanfare.com/subscribe

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44:11

Is 'The Penguin' the Best Show on TV?

All the Fanfare: A Pop Culture Podcast ·

2024/10/16

Topics Discussed In This Episode: Giving gravitas and pathos to one of the silliest villains ever created. Comparisons to Gotham, the Fox TV show that covered the same ground. The many ways this show gets us to root for Oswald Cobb, who’s clearly a bad guy. Oswald’s superpower. The brilliance of Colin Farrell’s performance. Victor and Oswald’s relationship, and how it may be what turns Oswald into the Penguin. Sofia Falcone is far more than just a crazy killer. The role of family in the development

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78:00

Fantasy Football with Jeremy Pierce

All the Fanfare: A Pop Culture Podcast ·

2024/09/11

Topics Discussed In This Episode:Why do we play fantasy football? How fantasy football is played Our first fantasy experience Preventing fantasy football from ruining your life The origin story of our 20-year-old league The components of a good league Why the draft is the best time of the year, and draft tips Some picks we love and regret from this year’s draft Get full access to All the Fanfare at newsletter.allthefanfare.com/subscribe

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41:26

The Karate Kid (1984)

All the Fanfare: A Pop Culture Podcast ·

2024/09/04

Topics Discussed In This Episode: The contrived circumstances that led to the movie and its real-life inspirations Daniel LaRusso’s mom was sus The summer movie feels Daniel LaRusso: kind of a punk Mr. Miyagi is channeling Yoda The role of surrogate fathers Johnny Lawrence: greatest 80s bully? The tournament is an unassailable sports movie moment Breaking down the Cobra Kais The climactic Daniel v. Johnny fight The legacy, including the Cobra Kai show Link City: Daniel LaRusso's Crane Kick Shattered

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29:48

Top Gun (1986)

All the Fanfare: A Pop Culture Podcast ·

2024/08/21

Topics Discussed In This Episode: - How Top Gun made an impression on an impressionable youth - The incredible soundtrack (minus “Take My Breathe Away”) - How Top Gun is a High School Sports Movie - Why Top Gun is a love story (and not in the way you think) - This is the sweatiest movie of all-time - Maverick’s problematic elements - The Tom Cruise of it - Favorite call signs - How Top Gun treats masculinity Link City: All the ‘Top Gun’ Call Signs, Ranked From Worst to Best of the Best Get full

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64:58

'Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope' With Krista from...

All the Fanfare: A Pop Culture Podcast ·

2024/08/14

Topics Discussed In This Episode: - Our Star Wars origin stories - Better movie: A New Hope or The Empire Strikes Back - The opening crawl - Why is it so difficult for Hollywood to create good sci-fi and fantasy? - Why Tatooine is the best Star Wars planet - The Western elements of Star Wars - The Special Edition and Han Solo - Celebrating Princess Leia and Grand Moff Tarkin - Why the trench run is the greatest ending of any Star Wars movie - Reconsidering the Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi of A New

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98:19

Storytelling in Video Games with Henrik Ståhl

All the Fanfare: A Pop Culture Podcast ·

2024/08/07

Topics Discussed In This Episode:- The relationship between storytelling and lore- The tension between story and gameplay- Storytelling via gameplay- Emergent gameplay- The surprising absence of narrative in classic games- Roleplaying games and player agency- Adaptations: What separates good ones from bad onesGames Discussed In This Episode:- Final Fantasy I, VI, and VII- The Legend of Zelda, A Link to the Past, and Ocarina of Time- Red Dead Redemption- Harmony: The Fall of Reverie- Animal Well-

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34:36

The Legend of Zelda for the Nintendo Entertainment...

All the Fanfare: A Pop Culture Podcast ·

2024/07/31

I thoroughly enjoyed replaying this masterpiece (yeah I said it) for the original Nintendo. The gameplay is simple yet addictive, the music and sound design is iconic, and the dungeons are varied and fun. As for the story? Funny thing, that. There isn’t really a story to speak of. A creepy old man lures you into his dank cave to give you a flimsy sword and sends you out into the world with the equivalent of “lol, good luck, bro.” I didn’t miss the lack of an overarching narrative at all. In fact, I

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92:54

'Hacks' With Sheila Moeschen

All the Fanfare: A Pop Culture Podcast ·

2024/07/24

In This Episode: - Is Hacks the best show about comedians? - Why Deborah Vance (Jean Smart, straight fire) is one of the most complicated characters ever created. - Exploring the relationship/mentorship at the heart of the show. - How Hacks celebrates the act of creativity, lays bare the cost of the creative life, and uses its two protagonists to depict the journey. - The most painful scenes to watch. - Deborah as a capitalist maven and how that identity aligns with her Las Vegas persona. - How

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54:03

Tecmo Super Bowl for the Nintendo Entertainment...

All the Fanfare: A Pop Culture Podcast ·

2024/07/17

In This Episode: Flavors of Tecmo Bowl Why Tecmo Super Bowl for the NES is the ultimate edition Idiosyncrasies of Tecmo Bowl Playing Tecmo Super Bowl in 2024 Memories of playing in the 90s Best teams and players Is Tecmo Super Bowl the greatest sports video game ever? Is Tecmo Super Bowl the best game on the NES? Get full access to All the Fanfare at newsletter.allthefanfare.com/subscribe

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52:32

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

All the Fanfare: A Pop Culture Podcast ·

2024/07/10

In This EpisodeBreaking down the crawlThis galaxy is resting on the shoulder of only two JediThe majesty of the opening sequenceFavorite battles from the live action Clone WarsAnakin is a disaster, Padme is plot furniturePalpatine living his best lifeThe Republic was a surveillance state?Everybody was Jedi fighting!A brief postmortem on the PrequelsLink CityThe Mando-Verse Has Given New Life to Species Long Gone Stale (paywalled; only $3 a month!)Why Baylan Skoll is One of the Most Interesting Star

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76:57

'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' With Justin Cox

All the Fanfare: A Pop Culture Podcast ·

2024/07/03

In This EpisodePutting the war in Star WarsHow Rogue One stitches into the existing narrativeThoughts on returning charactersHow Disney-era Star Wars delivered on the promise of classic charactersWhy tragedy works in Rogue One and fails in the PrequelsRogue One, Andor, and gray heroesFavorite momentsA postmortem on the short-lived anthology seriesThe tension between personal storytelling and fan expectationsLink CityJustin’s websiteWrite Now: How To Pursue Your Dream And Start Writing Today!Star

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60:45

Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom with Simon Dillon

All the Fanfare: A Pop Culture Podcast ·

2024/06/26

In This EpisodeWhere does Temple of Doom rate in the Indiana Jones franchise?How this movie led to the establishment of the PG-13 / UK 12 rating systemIs Temple of Doom a divorce movie?Opinions on the opening song & danceMola Ram and cultural landminesKate Capshaw as Willie ScottWhich Indy film has the best Harrison Ford performance?Favorite sequences from the filmLink CityIndiana Jones and the Temple of Doom: Racist, Sexist, Too Violent?Simon’s websiteSimon’s newsletterSimon’s books Get full access

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50:50

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

All the Fanfare: A Pop Culture Podcast ·

2024/06/19

In this episodeMy hopes and dreams of the Clone Wars vs the actuality of themBreaking down the opening crawlWhat are the galactic politics, exactly?The blind arrogance of the JediThe troubling relationships at the heart of Episode IIThe assassination subplotMoments I digWhy this is the worst George Lucas Star Wars movie Get full access to All the Fanfare at newsletter.allthefanfare.com/subscribe

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