The Fandom Show

KA-KAW! Grab your field guide and a pair of binoculars because today we're joined by avid avian nerd, Rob Cumming (he/him) to learn all about our flying, feathered friends and the people who love to watch'em; BIRDING! We chat about which birds are assholes, memorizing bird calls, terrible nests, epic adventures around the world, listing vs. watching, Birder drama and why the Red Wing Blackbird is actually SUCH an assho...

ONE HUNDRED EPISODES! Today we're celebrating our 100th episode by talking to comedian and actor, Alastair Forbes (he/him) about the high-flying world of DISC GOLF! We learn about the differences between 'ball' golf and the disk variety, how to avoid 'nice-ing' someone, the perils of disk collecting, the magic and variety of course terrain, tournament drama, volcano adventures, inconvenient trees and how divisive politics have some...

*tense thinking music* This popular game-show requires contestants to give all of their answers in the form of a question; What is JEOPARDY? That is correct! Today we're joined by comedian and writer Jan Caruana (she/her) to discuss TV's most beloved trivia show and the nerds that love it. Step up to the podium and get ready for some fun facts as we buzz in about our best and worst categories, legendary facial hair, careful questio...

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Plonk yourselves down because we're travelling the world virtually with Gavin Pounds on this week's episode, all about GEOGUESSR. See how an interest in geography became a hobby and a passion as Gavin takes us through tips, tricks and a surprising amount of detail about poles!

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BORAHAE! This week we're joined by superfans, event organizers and sisters, Jules and Marissa Lee (she/her x 2), to discuss the worldwide fandom that has quite literally changed their lives; BTS ARMY. In our second BTS episode, we learn how Marissa and Jules went from introverts dancing on their couch to full-time organizers of sellout BTS events around Toronto. We also explore the fan community that surrounds the bestselling KPOP ...

Strap on a pair of quad skates and get ready to roll because this week we're chatting with lawyer and jammer extraordinaire, Allison Vanek (she/her) a.k.a Trial By Fury about a VERY REAL sport: ROLLER DERBY. We learn all about the history of derby, badass alter egos, third wave feminism, broken bones, borderless teams, derby weddings and why 'Whip It' only scratches the surface. Plus, listen in real-time as Steph finds a new fandom...

Get ready to meet your long lost sister, because we're chatting with comedian and drag queen, Nicky Nasrallah (he/him) about the daytime soap opera that has topped the ratings for decades; THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS! Get ready to learn about the origins of the soap opera, unbelievable production schedules, forbidden lesbians, early nepo babies, murderous twins, true mourning for fictional families and the secret sauce ...

HELLO NURSE! Buckle up your khakis and set your cap to 'backwards' because this weeks 'good idea' is a totally zany conversation with comedian and author, Bryn Pottie (he/him) about the Warner Brothers and, of course, their sister Dot; It's ANIMANIACS! We chat about the unlimited cache of Jurassic Park-era Steven Speilberg, the 90s animation renaissance, gangster pigeons, intellectual lab mice, and a disney-adjacent character desig...

Come on and grab your friends because we're talking to professional drag queen, Catfish The Dinosaur (they/them) about Pendleton Ward's animated fever dream, also known as ADVENTURE TIME! Discover colourful nuclear apocalypses, exploding candy people, low-key vampires, political princesses, fictional fanfiction, deep cut sci-fi references, and all the existential crisis you could ever want from a 'kids' show. Plus, an ...

Get ready to serve at the pleasure of the (fictional) president because today we are joined by consultant and crafter, Margo Mullin (she/her) for a walk and talk about the 1990s political classic; WEST WING! We chat about the waves of political burnout and optimism, the rise of the political drama on TV, Aaron Sorkin's whip-smart dialogue, great speeches, career defining performances and the not-so-enduring fantasy of a competent a...

Who killed Laura Palmer? This episode we're joined by comedian and writer, Becky Johnson (she/her), to discover all the strange, small-town secrets of David Lynch's mysterious masterpiece; TWIN PEAKS. We talk about the massive impact Twin Peaks had on the television landscape, pre-grunge fashion, the log-lady, satisfying reveals, liminal spaces, and why Becky finds the whole thing deeply relatable. Plus, we match each ...

Grab your measuring tape and roll out the tabletop terrain because this week we're talking to actor, writer and sound designer, Sean Meldrum (he/him) about a game that's part strategy, part collecting, part craft project: WARHAMMER! Grab a beer(hammer) and relax as we chat about the game of 'who forgets less', the art of assembling tiny plastic armies, techniques for painting in miniature, your 'friendly local game store', the endu...

YES AND! This week we're talking to improviser, comedian and Artistic Director of the Bad Dog Theatre Company, Alia Rasul (she/her), about the art form where everything is made up on the spot - IMPROV! We talk about the health and social benefits of improv comedy, what improv has in common with sports, techniques and rules that make the magic work, the importance of live performance, how improv can help your dating life, the world'...

Strap on the Blasphemous Blade and get ready to die a LOT because this week we're talking to comedian and writer, Meg Mackay (they/them), about the infamously difficult game they just recently platinum'd; ELDEN RING! We talk about the value of challenging game design, George R. R. Martin's lore, bosses that have never known defeat, sexy moons, deadly golden hippos, an incredibly dedicated online community, and why you should always...

You asked for it, now here it is. It's time to crack open The Colour of Magic and prepare to be whisked (or should I say…Disc'd?) away, because this week we're talking to podcaster, performer and practicing witch, Brett Seivwright (he/him), about his lifelong love for TERRY PRATCHETT. We talk about Pratchett's unique approach to writing, the setting of Discworld, his legendary hat, fakes news predictions, Death's Twitter account an...

GAME ON! This week we're talking with writer and comedian, Rachel Manson (she/her), about the immersive game of pretend that has fully changed her life; LIVE ACTION ROLE PLAYING (LARP). We talk about foam weapons, joyful suspension of disbelief, camping with Slenderman, pro-level costume kits, complex game-systems for running around in fields, player consent, and the myriad ways that 'immersive play' communities overlap. Plus, what...

And the Oscar goes to..! We're getting hyped for the 2025 film-nerd superbowl by chatting with cinephile and amateur award historian, Matilda Knarr (she/her), about Hollywood's Biggest Night; THE OSCARS. Strap into a deeply expensive and uncomfortable ball gown while we chat Oscar bait, red carpet looks, the Weinstein effect, most memorable hosts (for better or for worse), #oscarssowhite and why Bong Joon-Ho called the Oscars 'a lo...

IT'S GOJIRA!!! We're chatting with actor, comedian and superfan, Shannon Lahaie (she/her) about her recent, monster sized hyperfocus, the King Kaiju himself; GODZILLA. Get ready to learn about post-war Japan, groundbreaking special effects, soulless American remakes, epic-monster fights and how Godzilla became an inspiration for a generation of filmmakers. Plus, we review the dating profiles for Godzilla's kaiju enemie...