In this episode of Impostrix Podcast, host Whitney Knox Lee explores
the vibrant world of fandom and how it brings joy, connection, and validation.
Whitney is joined by Kristine McPartlin, co-host of the multi-award winning Mind
the Force Podcast, a show where Star Wars fandom meets mental health.
Kristine shares how she discovered Star Wars during the
pandemic and how it has become a significant part of her life, offering
community, respite from this world, and helps with mental health.
The conversation also touches on the broader ideas of
finding joy in various fandoms (i.e. POGS, Pokemon, Lord of the Rings, and
more), the importance of leaning in to the things you love just for the heck of
it! Tune in for an engaging discussion on how hobbies and passions can enrich
our lives.
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Thanks Chris @DigitalREM for editing this episode!
00:00 The Beauty of Fandom
00:35 Welcome to Imposter Podcast Season Four
00:56 Pouring into Black Women
02:30 Introducing Christine McPartland
03:25 Diving into Star Wars Fandom
06:03 The Joy of Sci-Fi and World Building
12:33 Discovering Star Wars During the Pandemic
19:20 The Birth of a Star Wars Podcast
24:48 The Comic-Con Experience
28:14 Halloween and Cosplay Fun
29:24 The Joy of Fandom
29:59 Finding Fun and Community
35:48 Nostalgia and Collecting
40:09 Exploring Video Games
42:53 Representation in Fandoms
47:35 Mental Health and Fandom
53:58 Outro and Listener Engagement
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