It’s a Fandom Thing

It’s a Fandom Thing

Join us each week as we explore all things fandom and pop culture from the female perspective. Hosted by Erin Marlow.

Episodes

May 2, 2025 80 mins
We are kicking off Comedy Month with a look at the 2010 film, Easy A. Bex from Big Reputations Pod and Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead join Erin to discuss how the film holds up, Emma Stone's performance, the characters, and the ending. Make sure to join us on May 10th for our 4th annual Marathon Streaming Event: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/live/PW-uIDc0h98?si=XaVhHI0YigEHBi_Z⁠ For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, pleas...
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On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Bex, co-host of Big Reputations Pod, and Carla, co-host of Bed, Wed, or Behead, join Erin to discuss Sinners, Escape the Kitchen, the finale of Mythic Quest, Dexter: Original Sin, and much more. Make sure to join us on May 10th for our 4th annual Marathon Streaming Event: https://www.youtube.com/live/PW-uIDc0h98?si=XaVhHI0YigEHBi_Z For excellent bonus content and ad-free ver...
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April 25, 2025 65 mins
We are wrapping up Gen-X Movie Month with a look at the 1985 film St. Elmo's Fire. Jenn, host of My Streaming Bubble, and Paula, co-host of It's a Dean Thing, join Erin to discuss whether the film holds up, the characters, and where we see them today. Link to YouTube videos mentioned: https://youtu.be/PosRxA34scA?si=3bjbqNGODlw51RRW and https://youtu.be/d8MltJ_Zxh0?si=YLDWnJOaJX6bb-YS. For excellent bonus content and ad-free vers...
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On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Jenn, host of My Streaming Bubble, and Paula, co-host of It's a Dean Thing, join Erin to discuss The Last of Us, the experience of seeing a '90s favorite on the big screen, the audiobook When the Moon Hits Your Eye, a Minecraft theater experience, issues with season three of Yellowjackets, and some of our favorite comfort pieces media. For excellent bonus content and ad-free ...
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April 18, 2025 73 mins
We continue our Gen-X Movie Month discussion with a look at the 1986 film, Pretty In Pink. Nicole and Ryan from Soundtrack Your Life join Erin to discuss the characters, how the film holds up, the soundtrack, and who we would have chosen if we were in Andie's shoes. For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.c...
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On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Nicole and Ryan, the hosts of Soundtrack Your Life, join Erin to discuss White Lotus, the new Wes Anderson film, the latest from the band Pulp, the Avengers cast announcement, Mid-Century Modern, and film etiquette. For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebo...
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April 11, 2025 77 mins
In this episode, we put on our dancing shoes and discuss the 1984 film Footloose. Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead and Tiff join Erin to explore how the film holds up, our favorite characters, and the songs that truly get our toes tapping. Want to potentially be a part of our Marathon Streaming Event on May 10th? Fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/iAYjRFMfYzAhATwS9. Please consider donating to these two GoFundMe campaign...
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This week, Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead and Tiff join Erin to discuss everything they are into in pop culture and fandom. They also discuss Senator Corey Booker's record-breaking speech. Link to Colman Domingo's love story: https://youtu.be/WFp4N-5R9Tw?si=qBHLd_RRPjgeC7J2 Link to Franchesca Ramsey's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@franchesca_leigh?lang=en Link to 5Calls: https://5calls.org/ Link to Penguins Against Trump acco...
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April 4, 2025 79 mins
We are kicking off Gen-X movie month with a look at the 1994 film The Karate Kid. Bex from Big Reputations Pod, along with Sara and Tiff, join Erin to discuss whether or not the film holds up, the characters, and some of their favorite scenes. Want to potentially be a part of our Marathon Streaming Event on May 10th? Fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/iAYjRFMfYzAhATwS9. Please consider donating to these two GoFundMe ca...
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This week, Bex from Big Reputations Pod, along with Sara and Tiff, join Erin to discuss all the buzz in pop culture and fandom. They also discuss Disney using Rachel Zegler as a scapegoat for the financial failure of Snow White. Want to potentially be a part of our Marathon Streaming Event on May 10th? Fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/iAYjRFMfYzAhATwS9. Please consider donating to these two GoFundMe campaigns for rela...
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March 28, 2025 74 mins
In this episode, Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead, along with Tanya, joins Erin to discuss how the PR machine influences fandom reactions to celebrity accusations. Trigger warnings: discussion of sexual assault, domestic violence, and misogyny. Link to A Little Bit Fruity podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7raZRvKhS0aH0PrdXN7zKX?si=af2619eb838b44e1 Want to potentially be a part of our Marathon Streaming Event on May 1...
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This week, Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead, along with Tanya, joins Erin to discuss all the buzz in pop culture and fandom. They also discuss Gwyneth Paltrow's recent remarks about intimacy coordinators. Want to potentially be a part of our Marathon Streaming Event on May 10th? Fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/iAYjRFMfYzAhATwS9. Please consider donating to these two GoFundMe campaigns for relatives of frequent panelist...
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March 21, 2025 79 mins
Carla and Meg, the hosts of Bed, Wed or Behead, along with Tiff, join Erin to discuss some of their favorite tropes and ships in film, television, and literature. To explore the wide variety of tropes available, click here: https://shipping.fandom.com/wiki/Tropes. Want to participate in our Marathon Streaming Event on May 10th? Fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/iAYjRFMfYzAhATwS9. For excellent bonus content and ad-free...
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This week, Erin is joined by Carla and Meg from Bed, Wed, or Behead, along with Tiff, to discuss all the buzz in pop culture and fandom. They also talk about the fine line between celebrities and fans when they’re out in public. Want to participate in our Marathon Streaming Event on May 10th? Fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/iAYjRFMfYzAhATwS9. For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Pat...
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March 14, 2025 69 mins
We continue our topic month with a look at the Fridging trope. Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead and Tiff join Erin to discuss their earliest memories of this trope, some of the worst examples, why it persists, and its harmful effects. Trigger warnings: sexual assault, racism, misogyny, homophobia. This episode contains spoilers for Se7ven, Supernatural, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Dexter, The Crow (1994), Scream, Austin Powers, ...
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This week, Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead and Tiff join Erin to discuss all the buzz in pop culture and fandom. They also talk about Patrick Schwarzenegger's recent remarks on being a nepo baby. Link to article referenced: https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/patrick-schwarzenegger-nepo-criticisms-rejected-auditions-1235099291/ Want to potentially be a part of our Marathon Streaming Event on May 10th? Fill out this Google Fo...
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March 7, 2025 65 mins
Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead, E'Shel from Liberty Diner Dish, and Tanya join Erin to discuss the current application of the Death of the Author theory and its impact on fans' media consumption. Trigger warnings: mentions of sexual assault, transphobia, racism, anti-vaxxers, and physical violence. You can find out more information about Queers and Quills here: https://www.queersandquills.com/. Tanya's website can be found here: ...
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This week, Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead, E'Shel from Liberty Diner Dish, and Tanya join Erin to discuss all things in pop culture that currently excite them. Plus, they discuss casting decisions being partially based on Instagram followers. You can find out more information about Queers and Quills here: https://www.queersandquills.com/. Tanya's website can be found here: https://www.tanya-cook.com/ Please consider donating to th...
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February 28, 2025 82 mins
In this special episode, Erin A. and Erin M. share their predictions for all the Oscar categories and highlight some major snubs. Please consider donating to these two GoFundMe campaigns for the relatives of frequent panelist Tiff, who were impacted by the LA fires: https://gofund.me/e4918cf7 and https://gofund.me/23d8e6b8. For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/it...
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This week, Erin A. joins Erin M. to discuss all things in pop culture that currently excite them. Plus, they discuss why the Hollywood business model might be failing. Please consider donating to these two GoFundMe campaigns for relatives of frequent panelist Tiff who were impacted by the LA fires: https://gofund.me/e4918cf7 and https://gofund.me/23d8e6b8. For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Pa...
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