Episodes

  • 98: The Jersey Shore
    Sep 2 2025

    It's T-SHIRT TIME! Grab your best little meatballs as we head to the beach for Jersey Shore with Justin Gray. Learn all about reality TV meets feudalism as we explore the enticing allure of a bunch of gym, tanned and laundered "guidos and guidettes" (their term, not ours!), how the darkness of reality can shine a light on social issues, and Snooki's iconic one liners.

    The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@FandomShowPod!

    Want to learn more about this as well as all our episodes, and get access to even more fandom? Check us out at Patreon.com/TheFandomShow

    Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • 97: GeoGuessr
    Aug 19 2025

    Plonk yourselves down because we're travelling the world virtually with Gavin Pounds on this week's episode, all about GEOGUESSR. See how an interest in geography became a hobby and a passion as Gavin takes us through tips, tricks and a surprising amount of detail about poles!

    The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@FandomShowPod!

    Want to learn more about this as well as all our episodes, and get access to even more fandom? Check us out at Patreon.com/TheFandomShow

    Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 96: BTS Army
    Aug 5 2025

    BORAHAE! This week we’re joined by superfans, event organizers and sisters, Jules and Marissa Lee (she/her x 2), to discuss the worldwide fandom that has quite literally changed their lives; BTS ARMY. In our second BTS episode, we learn how Marissa and Jules went from introverts dancing on their couch to full-time organizers of sellout BTS events around Toronto. We also explore the fan community that surrounds the bestselling KPOP sensation (ARMY), how BTS’ fans elevated them out of obscurity, building community, fan gifts, second husbands, adult sleepaway camp and how one band can inspire a whole generation of young people to be a little braver. Plus, we take another shot at describing the band members without using the word ‘daddy’ (with mixed results).

    The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@FandomShowPod!

    Want to learn more about this as well as all our episodes, and get access to even more fandom? Check us out at Patreon.com/TheFandomShow

    Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • 95: Roller Derby
    Jul 22 2025

    Strap on a pair of quad skates and get ready to roll because this week we’re chatting with lawyer and jammer extraordinaire, Allison Vanek (she/her) a.k.a Trial By Fury about a VERY REAL sport: ROLLER DERBY. We learn all about the history of derby, badass alter egos, third wave feminism, broken bones, borderless teams, derby weddings and why ‘Whip It’ only scratches the surface. Plus, listen in real-time as Steph finds a new fandom that may or may not take over her entire life.

    The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@FandomShowPod!

    Want to learn more about this as well as all our episodes, and get access to even more fandom? Check us out at Patreon.com/TheFandomShow

    Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • 94: The Young And The Restless
    Jul 8 2025

    Get ready to meet your long lost sister, because we’re chatting with comedian and drag queen, Nicky Nasrallah (he/him) about the daytime soap opera that has topped the ratings for decades; THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS! Get ready to learn about the origins of the soap opera, unbelievable production schedules, forbidden lesbians, early nepo babies, murderous twins, true mourning for fictional families and the secret sauce that earned 11 daytime Emmys. Plus, a compelling and inspirational case for giving soap operas a little more respect.

    The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@FandomShowPod!

    Want to learn more about this as well as all our episodes, and get access to even more fandom? Check us out at Patreon.com/TheFandomShow

    Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • 93: Animaniacs
    Jun 24 2025

    HELLO NURSE! Buckle up your khakis and set your cap to ‘backwards’ because this weeks ‘good idea’ is a totally zany conversation with comedian and author, Bryn Pottie (he/him) about the Warner Brothers and, of course, their sister Dot; It’s ANIMANIACS! We chat about the unlimited cache of Jurassic Park-era Steven Speilberg, the 90s animation renaissance, gangster pigeons, intellectual lab mice, and a disney-adjacent character design that accidentally humiliated the studio head. Plus, Steph tries to make everyone sing the ‘nations of the world song’ and it does NOT go well. Those are the facts!

    The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@FandomShowPod!

    Want to learn more about this as well as all our episodes, and get access to even more fandom? Check us out at Patreon.com/TheFandomShow

    Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • 92: Adventure Time
    Jun 10 2025

    Come on and grab your friends because we’re talking to professional drag queen, Catfish The Dinosaur (they/them) about Pendleton Ward’s animated fever dream, also known as ADVENTURE TIME! Discover colourful nuclear apocalypses, exploding candy people, low-key vampires, political princesses, fictional fanfiction, deep cut sci-fi references, and all the existential crisis you could ever want from a ‘kids’ show. Plus, an absolute parade of the best character names ever committed to celluloid.

    The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@FandomShowPod!

    Want to learn more about this as well as all our episodes, and get access to even more fandom? Check us out at Patreon.com/TheFandomShow

    Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 91: The West Wing
    May 27 2025

    Get ready to serve at the pleasure of the (fictional) president because today we are joined by consultant and crafter, Margo Mullin (she/her) for a walk and talk about the 1990s political classic; WEST WING! We chat about the waves of political burnout and optimism, the rise of the political drama on TV, Aaron Sorkin’s whip-smart dialogue, great speeches, career defining performances and the not-so-enduring fantasy of a competent and morally sound American president. Plus, we play a game of ‘West Wing or White House’ and discuss the actual size of the continent of Africa.

    The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@FandomShowPod!

    Want to learn more about this as well as all our episodes, and get access to even more fandom? Check us out at Patreon.com/TheFandomShow

    Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes

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    1 hr and 4 mins