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

March 15, 2024 81 mins
We continue topic month with a look at ageism in fandom. Bex from Big Reputations Pod, and E'Shel from Liberty Diner Dish, join Erin to discuss why they think ageism exists in fandom, whether it is more prevalent among female fans, if there is a genre that has more ageism, their own experiences, and more. Articles and YouTube videos mentioned: Fanlore: Ageism in Fandom "You're Never Too Old to Be a Fan" by Lynn Zubernis, Ph.D. http...
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On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Bex, from Big Reputations Pod, and E'Shel, from Liberty Diner Dish, join Erin to discuss what they are excited about in pop culture! Topics include the anime show One Piece, Ted Lasso, the new Netflix docuseries, The Program, the trailer for Inside Out 2, the return of Rick and Michonne on the small screen, a potential Halloween TV series, and the latest on the Rust involuntary...
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March 8, 2024 85 mins
It is time for our annual Oscars episode! Erin A. joins Erin Marlow to give you their predictions, hopes, and who they think was snubbed. 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.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1042986989349257...
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On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Erin A. joins your host to discuss some pop culture and fandom news that is helping them get through the week. Topics include Erin A's lingering joy from this year's Gallifrey One, your host finding comfort in her grief through music, the Wynona Earp announcement from Tubi, the stills from the remake of The Crow, and the panel rounds things out with a look at some of their favo...
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For this special interview episode, Erin sits down with Leah from Another Damn Fandom Show, and a member of the Our Flag Means Death fandom to talk about how the fandom is working to try and save the show. Be sure to follow Leah at the accounts below and also check out her show, Another Damn Fandom Show! twitter.com/lcwebsxoxo gaypirates.club/@lcwebsxoxo tumblr.com/lcwebsxoxo Another Damn Fandom Show at https://www.youtube.com/chan...
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We kick off topic month with a look at internalized misogyny in fandom and media. Carla, from Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod, and Tiff, join Erin to discuss how internalized misogyny shows up in harmful tropes in media, fandom, and the real world. Trigger warnings: sexism, misogyny, racism, misogynoir, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and spousal abuse. Videos recommended by Carla: "Daddy Issues, Misogyny, and the Pinnacle of Male Privi...
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On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Carla, from Bed, Wed, or Behead, and Tiff return to discuss the latest pop culture and fandom news that has them excited and maybe a little annoyed. Topics include rediscovering some classic oldies music, the upcoming movie Shirley, Couple to Throuple, more issues with streaming, the excitement over our Racism in Sci-Fi and Fantasy episode winning at The Fandom Choice Awards, a...
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February 23, 2024 69 mins
We wrap up our celebration of Black History Month with a look at the group, En Vogue. Carla, from Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod, and Tiff join Erin to discuss their favorite songs, the impact of the band, and why we need girl groups to return. 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.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @...
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On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Carla, from Bed, Wed, or Behead, and Tiff join Erin to discuss what they are currently into or annoyed by in pop culture and fandom. Carla and Tiff discuss the joy and eye candy, of the Amazon Prime show, Reacher. Erin discusses the new Netflix true crime doc, Lover, Stalker, Killer. Carla talks about how poorly some musicians are paid. Tiff has a bone to pick with Netflix over...
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February 16, 2024 58 mins
We continue our celebration of Black History Month with a look at the career of Queen Latifah. Carla, from Bed, Wed, or Beahead, and E'Shel, from Liberty Diner Dish, join Erin to discuss Queen Latifah's music, her acting career, and their dream projects. 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.com/itsafandomth...
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On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Carla, from Bed, Wed, or Behead, and E'Shel, from Liberty Diner Dish, join Erin to discuss what's got them excited and a little annoyed. Topics include, Mo Rocca's book Mobituaries, the Hulu show The Great, The Killers of the Flower Moon, The Last of Us casting news, an exciting upcoming convention, Hulu's new restrictions, and their picks for their unconventional celebrity cru...
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February 2, 2024 86 mins
We kick off our celebration of Black History Month with a look at actress Regina Hall! Carla, from Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod, joins Erin to discuss Regina Hall's film and television roles, some of their favorite performances, and their dream projects for Regina. Make sure to cast your ballot for our second annual Fandom Choice Awards! For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon....
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On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Carla, from Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod, joins Erin to discuss the new memoirs by Jemele Hill and Iliza Shlesinger, the new Netflix docuseries American Nightmare, the outrage over the Barbie "snubs", and they let you know what films they want to see turned into musicals. Link to the LA Times article mentioned: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2024-01-23/barbi...
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January 26, 2024 79 mins
We round out our annual Christian F*^%ing Bale month with a look at the 2009 film, Public Enemies. Carla and Meg, hosts of Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod, join Erin to discuss Christian's performance, the other characters, and how well, or not so well, the film handles discussing the F.B.I. and gangsters. Make sure to cast your ballot for our second annual Fandom Choice Awards! For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please supp...
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On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Carla and Meg, the hosts of Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod, join Erin to discuss some movies, shows, and trailers that they are excited about right now. Plus, in what is an It's a Fandom Thing first, the panelists also discuss some sports things they are currently excited about. The panel also shares what pop culture items help to warm them up on a cold winter day. Make sure to check ...
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January 19, 2024 69 mins
We continue our celebration of Christian F*^%ing Bale Month with a look at the 2007 film, 3:10 to Yuma! Carla, from Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod, and Paula, from the upcoming It's a Dean Thing Pod, join Erin to discuss Christian's performance, the dynamic between Dan and Ben, and the theme of fathers and sons. To watch the video version of "Christian's" appearance, head to our YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/2DYykUgXNOM For excellent ...
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Carla, from Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod, and Paula, from the upcoming It's a Dean Thing Pod, join Erin to discuss some games, movies, television shows, and TikToks that excite them. They also mourn the loss of Our Flag Means Death, talk about some upcoming concerts, discuss why awards shows don't need hosts, and talk about why it is not okay to speculate about someone's sexuality. Link to the article mentioned: https://www.buzzfeednews...
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January 12, 2024 91 mins
We kick off our annual Christian F*^%ing Bale month with a look at the 2006 film, Rescue Dawn. Carla, from Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod, joins me for this fantastic conversation. Trigger warning: War, torture, racism. To see the video version, head on over to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/294KyBch7Wo?si=MCuWvt2RNfhuZE_E For excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreo...
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We are back with our first Pop Culture and Fandom News episode of the New Year! Carla, from Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod, joins Erin to discuss Black Mirror, Saltburn, the joy, or pain, in anticipation of Beetlejuice 2, the hilarity of people finally "discovering" that Green Day is political, and Erin and Carla name some of their pop culture resolutions. You can watch the video version here: https://www.youtube.com/live/oM4FuFJWR1c?si=P...
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January 3, 2024 2 mins
Just a quick note about programming changes due to a death in the family.  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.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1042986989349257216/1042987584151879762 You can follow Fergie on TikTok: https:...
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