Fan Theory Queries

Fan Theory Queries

Is Jack Dawson from Titanic a time traveler? Did Captain Hook Kill Ariel’s Mother? Could prolonged radon exposure explain why Scranton employees in The Office become so weird in later seasons? Join pop culture nerds Lara Williams, Spencer Williams, and Michael Sewell as they track down the most genius and preposterous fan theories from all over the internet.... but mostly Reddit. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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April 21, 2023 70 mins

Our first episode of Fan Theory Queries was published on April 20th, 2022... which means we've made it one year! To celebrate, we're looking at how fan theories have actually impacted the way writers and producers approach shows and movies. Interviews with Damon Lindelof on Lost, James Gunn and Kevin Feige on Guardians 2, and Dan Erickson on Severance reveal the part fan theories have played in their creative processes.

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What if the running gag about Code 2319 in Monsters Inc. isn't just a gross overreaction to simple germs? Could there be a much darker history... that may have even predicted the real world's pandemic???

 

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Somebody once told me this crazy fan theory about Smash Mouth. Hey now, listen to this podcast right now.

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March 23, 2023 40 mins

In this episode Spencer demonstrates that despite what he says, he does not, in fact, remember much about Mary Poppins (the classic film from 1964 starring Julie Andrews) at all! But that's okay because Blythe and Lara are here to answer his questions.

 

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March 21, 2023 26 mins

Admit it. Towards the end of the series The Office, the show was getting way different from what it started out to be. In this episode, a Reddit user has an explanation for that.

 

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Our guests, the guys from the podcast Two Chunks and a Hunk, are back to finish off the week with a theory that makes an unexpected connection. Be warned, the evidence that connects Kevin McCallister from Home Alone to Jigsaw from the Saw Movies, may shock, awe, and delight you all at once!

 

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Our guests, the guys from the podcast Two Chunks and a Hunk, are back with another great theory, possibly even two, for this single episode. When watching Dodgeball, did you feel like you had seen White Goodman somewhere else? You are not alone. In this episode we have a fun, lively, and sometimes slightly off-topic discussion about two Ben Stiller characters that may just be the same person.

 

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Our guests, the guys from the podcast Two Chunks and a Hunk, are bringing the theories this week. Ever wonder why the dilophosaurus in Jurassic Park doesn't eat Nedry when they first meet? Sure you have. And we will spend the next 30 minutes hashing it all out for you.

 

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If you're the kind of person who needs a reason or meaning behind everything, this is the episode for you! The FTQ Crew closely examines a theory that the coins in the Super Mario games actually represent souls.

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The author's TLDR for this fan theory is, "Boo from Monsters, Inc. is Violet from The Incredibles because of reasons." Listen to the reasons!

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One fan alleges that, in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Grandpa Joe is the reason the family is so poor.

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In the movie Hook, did Tinkerbell's love for Peter motivate her to help Hook kidnap Peter's children to lure him back to her?

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One Harry Potter fan theorizes that Barty Crouch Jr. was only successful in impersonating Mad Eye Moody because had liquid luck on his side. David Tenant had nothing to do with it! Is it possible?

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February 21, 2023 21 mins

What is Kirby? One fan believes Kirby is an apex predator who wants all other monsters to know it. Including Cthulhu.

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We discuss the likelihood that the entire Stranger Things series is just an elaborate DND campaign being played in the real world.

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This Rogue One fan theory explores how the battle of Scarif set the course for the entire rebellion!

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This Wednesday fan theory has an explanation for who "the best lycanologist" is that Enid goes to visit.

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This Brave fan theory says that the Will O' the Wisps are the true villains of the movie. Hear the evidence and decide!

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This fan theory suggests the aerosol Covid-19 vaccine used in Glass Onion was not what at all what it seemed.

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The Query Crew discusses a Harry Potter fan theory that suggests anyone who gets a Dementor's kiss becomes a new dementor.

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