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
In this special episode, which was previously available only to Patreon supporters, Jenn from My Streaming Bubble and E'Shel join Erin to discuss the first two seasons of Interview With The Vampire. The panel shares their thoughts on Louis, Lestat, Armand, Daniel, Claudia, the conclusion of season two, and much more. To access more fantastic bonus content like this, consider becoming a Patreon supporter today!
We are rounding out our mini-Tom Cruise celebration with a look at the film that might complete us: Jerry Maguire. Paula from It's a Dean Thing joins Erin to discuss Jerry Maguire as a character, the love story, some of the film's most memorable moments, the other characters, and our thoughts on the ending.
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On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Erin is joined by Paula from It's a Dean Thing to discuss the joys of physical media, gatekeeping in horror, and the trailer for the new Tom Cruise movie, Digger. The panel also discusses the recent legal battles to stave off state-run media.
Trailer for Digger: https://youtu.be/qORTe1wW3Wg?si=M1HXmk7U_EvZA0Ub
Link to articles mentioned: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/13/n...
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join us as we celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of Mission: Impossible! Paula from It's a Dean Thing joins Erin to discuss the Ethan Hunt character, some of the film's standout action scenes, the other characters, and our thoughts on the ending.
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On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Erin is joined by Paula from It's a Dean Thing to discuss trouble with Sony and why physical media is important, the movie Undertone, and the trailer for The Wrong Girls. The panel also discusses their dream Funko Pops.
Trailer for The Wrong Girls: https://youtu.be/FCpNSG42ynU?si=dW6YQTguP8_a7eIU
Link to Change.Org Petition: https://www.change.org/p/don-t-kill-the-disc...
It's time to head into that danger zone to see if we've lost that loving feeling for Top Gun! Paula from It's a Dean Thing and Tiff join Erin to discuss Maverick and Tom Cruise, the other characters, some of their favorite moments, and the iconic volleyball scene.
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On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Erin is joined by Paula from It's a Dean Thing and Tiff to discuss the new video game Windrose, the upcoming season of Enola Holmes, and John Oliver’s upcoming soap opera appearances. They also review the trailer for How To Rob a Bank. The panel also discusses the role of influencers and their access to media, particularly in relation to film critics.
It is time for us to celebrate Independence Day - the movie, that is. Carla from Ok, Real Quick, and Kim from Big Reputations Pod join Erin to discuss how well the film holds up, the characters, and some favorite scenes. Erin also reveals whether this first-time watch landed successfully.
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On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Carla from Ok, Real Quick, and Kim from Big Reputations Pod join Erin to discuss the final seasons of The Bear and From, the new horror film Leviticus, and the trailer for The Last House. The panel also discusses Amazon MGM dropping Luca Guadagino's new film, Artificial.
Trailer for The Last House: https://youtu.be/UXuA4iWWu3g?si=FCVyVOFWAfqPlaNU
It is that time of year again - time for E'Shel and Erin to take our annual trip to Babylon to discuss season three of Queer As Folk! In part two, the panel discusses Brian and Justin's reunion, Ted's drug addiction, the introduction of Hunter, Debbie and Horvath, and Vic finding love.
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On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, E'Shel joins Erin to discuss the novel Bloom Town: Genesis by Ally North, the new HBO Max Docuseries Bring Me the Beauties: A Model Cult, and the trailer for I Want Your Sex. The panel also covers the Justice Department's approval of Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Trailer for I Want Your Sex (this trailer contains sexual content, including references to BDSM): ...
It is that time of year again - time for E'Shel and Erin to take our annual trip to Babylon and discuss season three of Queer As Folk! In part one, the panel discusses Brian and Justin's breakup, Ethan, Ted and Emmett as a couple, Ben's steroid use, and Mel and Lindsay deciding to have a child.
You can find out more information about Queers and Quills here: https://www.queersandquills.com/
On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, E'Shel joins Erin to discuss gatekeeping in fandom, the new Apple TV series, Cape Fear, and the new trailer for The Social Reckoning. The panel also discusses employers crossing the line when it comes to fanfic.
Trailer for The Social Reckoning: https://youtu.be/fMbcaHb-uT4?si=dXxu-rY_xghuLIK4
The Slate Good Job column: https://slate.com/advice/2026/06/work-advice-fic-hobby-...
We continue our celebration of Pride Month with a look at the 1996 film Bound. Jenn from My Streaming Bubble joins Erin to discuss how well the film holds up, our thoughts on Corky and Violet, where we imagine them now, and much more. Trigger warning for homophobia and some violence against women.
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In this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Jenn from My Streaming Bubble joins Erin to discuss Sailor Moon, the 30th anniversary of Trainspotting, and the trailer for The End of Oak Street. The panel also examines how YouTube's younger creators are reshaping how movies are made.
Trailer for The End of Oak Street: https://youtu.be/M7eOQz-lXYI?si=epYnJeLoqPssxWd1
Variety Article Referenced: https://variety.com/2026/fil...
We are kicking off our annual Pride Month celebration with a discussion of queer coding. Ashley, co-host of Talking Like a Teen, and E'Shel join Erin to discuss their earliest memories of queer coding, how it is used today, the harms of queer coding, fandom's impact, and much more. Trigger warnings for homophobia, transphobia, racism, and internalized homophobia.
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In this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Ashley, co-host of Talking Like a Teen, and E'Shel join Erin to discuss the book The Paradox of Choice, the upcoming season of The Vampire Lestat, the final season of The Boys, and the new trailer for Spa Weekend. The panel also discusses Amazon MGM Studios and AI.
Trailer for Spa Weekend: https://youtu.be/EuqJ_ziA8oM?si=r8T2uR1AIcF8DcCL
We are wrapping up Comedy month with a look at the show Drunk History! Jenn from My Streaming Bubble and Tiff join Erin for a fun and slightly unhinged conversation. We promise that no alcohol was consumed before or during the recording.
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On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Jenn, from My Streaming Bubble, and Tiff, join Erin to discuss the YouTube show, The Round Table Game Show, Project Hail Mary, Obsession, and the trailer for Tony. Plus, the panel discusses misogyny in fandom spaces.
Trailer for Tony: https://youtu.be/k1MVnzd2aVc?si=ZV_pci6h2FbgQxgM
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In this special interview episode, Erin talks with Director Rex Glensy, Writer Asad Moghal, and Actor Jake Watkins to discuss the episode, "Kevin's Series of Unfortunate Events," from the eight-episode series PATTERNS. "Kevin's Series of Unfortunate Events" is about dating in the digital world, which feels nearly impossible, and for Kevin (Jake Watkins ), it truly is. Kevin is a hopelessly earnest romantic whose optimism far outwei...
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