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Fandom Shmandom

Fandom Shmandom

By: Sam Williams & Sierra Obermark
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Welcome to Fandom Shmandom, the podcast where your hosts, Sam and Sierra, dive deep into the fandoms you know and love (or maybe need to catch up on!).

This isn't just a nostalgic trip; it's a mission. Each season, Sam and Sierra pick a massive, active, or beloved fandom that's about to drop a huge new release—be it a movie, TV show, game, or book. Think Star Wars, the next phase of the MCU, a new Zelda entry, or the latest version of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Over the season, they'll guide you through the essentials:

  • The Lore: Breaking down the canon, the world-building, and the history you need to know.
  • The Essentials: What to watch, read, or play to be ready for the new launch.
  • The Theories: Diving into the wild, the brilliant, and the totally bonkers fan predictions.
  • The Culture: Discussing the community, the controversies, and the lasting impact of the franchise.

Whether you're a lifelong veteran who wants to relive the classics or a complete newbie who needs a crash course before opening night, Fandom Shmandom is your ultimate prep guide.

Current and Past Seasons:

  • Season 1: Stranger Things
  • Season 2: Star Wars

Follow us on social media:

  • Instragram: @FandomShmandomPod
  • TikTok: @FandomShmandomPod
  • YouTube: @FandomShmandomPod
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Episodes
  • Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

    Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith
    Mar 23 2026

    Welcome to Fandom Shmandom, the Fandom Podcast that covers everything you love and more.

    Sam and Sierra are joined by Nicole from Revelio podcast to talk about the final of the prequel movies: Revenge of the Sith

    They discuss the movie itself, the reception by the audience at the time, and how the movie has aged since. Tune in for a deep dive into Padmé's role during this movie, and whether she lived up to expectations as one of the few female key characters.

    Check out our socials, where we'll share which episodes of the show we're covering in which podcast episode.

    Follow us on social media:

    • Instagram: @FandomShmandomPod
    • TikTok: @FandomShmandomPod
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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Part 3

    Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Part 3
    Mar 16 2026

    Welcome to Fandom Shmandom, the Fandom Podcast that covers everything you love and more.

    Sam and Sierra conclude their journey through the prequels’ greatest conflict.

    In this final chapter of our three-part series, we tackle the emotional wreckage of the Siege of Mandalore and the final days of the Republic. This is where the political maneuvering of Palpatine meets the personal heartbreak of our heroes.

    Check out our socials, where we'll share which episodes of the show we're covering in which podcast episode.

    Follow us on social media:

    • Instagram: @FandomShmandomPod
    • TikTok: @FandomShmandomPod
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Part 2

    Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Part 2
    Mar 12 2026

    Welcome to Fandom Shmandom, the Fandom Podcast that covers everything you love and more.

    Join hosts Sam and Sierra as we push deeper into the frontlines for the second installment of our Clone Wars trilogy.

    Now that the stage is set, we’re diving into the meat of the series—where the lines between good and evil begin to blur and the scale of the conflict reaches every corner of the Outer Rim.

    Check out our socials, where we'll share which episodes of the show we're covering in which podcast episode.

    Follow us on social media:

    • Instagram: @FandomShmandomPod
    • TikTok: @FandomShmandomPod
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    49 mins
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