The Fandom Files: Recent Episodes
SYFY WIRE
A podcast about people who really, really love stuff — and the people who make that stuff. We dive into the world of geek fan culture, interviewing both devoted fans and creators about their favorite comics, movies, TV shows, and how they celebrate them. From famous filmmakers to fan fiction writers, and celebrities to cosplayers, we are like a weekly Comic-Con party for your ears.
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The Fandom Files is joined by George Perez and Barry Harmon, the proprietors of SegaBits.com! These long-time Sega fans debrief us on the fandom's feelings on the Sonic the Hedgehog movie — from creepy original character design to the new, much more satisfying one — and tell us all about how the community is still thriving via Dreamcast and streaming. Plus, we talk about Sonic's feet! (Here's Emily's story, which we reference frequently.) All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Rob McElhenney, Megan Ganz, and F. Murray Abraham and about their new Apple TV+ comedy, Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet! The actors and executive producers take us inside their hilariously dysfunctional gaming company responsible for the world's biggest MMORPG, and we talk about everything from gaming and science fiction to internet Nazis and sex dolls. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by comedy legend Tommy Chong! The iconic stoner/actor/activist talks about his role in the trippy sci-fi film Color Out of Space as well as why he thinks Joker is the perfect movie, his love of Jim Carrey, and his plan to save the world (really). We're also joined by SYFY WIRE contributor Ryan Britt to talk all about Star Trek: Picard. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by real live movie star Justin Long! In our interview, Justin talks about his new movie The Wave, his most mind-bending drug trips, making Tusk, our mutual privilege, and making his directorial debut. Plus, we also discuss Galaxy Quest and... the Rialto movie theater in Westfield, NJ? All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by the iconic actor Warwick Davis! In our interview, Davis talks past, present, and future: Reminiscing about life on the set of Willow (adventure good, babies and horses meh), returning to Star Wars with his son in The Rise of Skywalker, his new role in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, and the potential Willow sequel series. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Annalise Ophelian in a longer conversation about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and her new documentary, Looking for Leia, now on SYFY WIRE VOD! We talk about fandom, The Force, and filmmaking! All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Joe Pera, the titular star of the hit Adult Swim show Joe Pera Talks With You. We discuss his absolutely unique TV program and test our fan theories on him, teach him about Dungeons & Dragons, pick apart Dragon Ball Super, hear about his dad's obsession with The Irishman. Plus, Annalise Ophelian joins our news segment to discuss Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and her new documentary, Looking for Leia, now on SYFY WIRE VOD! All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined again by SYFY WIRE contributing editor James Grebey, who gives us the inside scoop on the season finale of Watchmen. We discuss the episode and the season as a whole, highlighting some of the finer points of the epic sequel series. Then Emily resumes her role as co-host (she was afraid of spoilers) and we're joined by friend of the pod Eric Francisco, a reporter at Inverse, who offers insights into the CW's Crisis on Infinite Earths and the newly announced Power Rangers movie. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by frequent contributor Bryan Young to discuss Rise of the Resistance, the brand new ride at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge! Bryan and Jordan are on location in Orlando to experience and explore the highly anticipated new ride, and after taking it all in, they discuss all the ins and outs of the 20-minute extravaganza. Get all the details, Easter eggs, fun facts from Imagineers, and deep thoughts on this massive enterprise. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by.... our obsession with 1995's A Goofy Movie and 2000's An Extremely Goofy Movie! In this years-in-the-making episode, Jordan and Emily discuss in very deep detail the movies' many notable moments and deeper messages, and speak with both a fan caller and Emily's sister about what the movies mean to them. Plus, Jordan gives an update about Godzilla vs. Kong and reads into the release date delay. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by SYFY WIRE contributing editor James Grebey, who gives us the inside scoop on the big twist in Watchmen's sixth episode, as well as contributor Loryn Stone, who gives us the low-down on the big toys coming out this holiday season! Grebey spoke with Watchmen writer Cord Jefferson and director Stephen Williams about the game-changing episode, and he relays their most important insights. Meanwhile, Loryn tells Jordan which Godzilla toys to buy. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Zack Snyder superfan Chris Wong-Swenson to discuss the latest news in the #ReleaseTheSnyderCut movement! On Sunday, Justice League stars Gal Gadot and Ben Affleck tweeted their support for the release of Zack Snyder's original version of the film, leading to all kinds of speculation. Wong-Swenson breaks down what's going and why Snyder fans continue their campaign two years after the film's release. Plus, we talk to an obsessive sonic the Hedgehog fan about the successful movie character redesign. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by SYFY WIRE contributor and Jabba the Pod host Brian Silliman to discuss Disney+'s The Mandalorian and then we talk to the cast of Bravo's Summer House and OK! magazine reporter Juliet Gennari live from BravoCon! It's a packed episode filled with characters from the edge of the galaxy! All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Disney expert, journalist, and SYFY WIRE contributor Drew Taylor to discuss the arrival of Disney+! With the long-awaited streaming service finally here, Taylor walks us through some of the titles Disney is offering at launch, discusses what might be to come, and which ones people should watch (of course, we also have many opinions about this — we're excited!). We also speak with writer Samantha Edmonds about her piece for SYFY WIRE about how the Good Omens mini-series was shaped by fandom. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Frank Lesser, the comedy writer, author, and creator of the animated series You're Not a Monster! With both Halloween and Godzilla's 65th anniversary right around the corner, we spoke to Frank all about his lifelong love of monsters (and the book and animated show that have resulted) and just about everything else, including (but not limited to): Mad About You and other classic sitcoms, Fyvush Finkel, swindling children, Stephen Colbert, and Fyvush Finkel (again). All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Daniel Myrick, the co-director and co-mastermind of The Blair Witch Project! With the film celebrating its 20th anniversary with an upcoming screening at the Austin Film Festival, Myrick called in to discuss the making of his his horror classic and how it went from film school idea to massive global sensation thanks to some ingenious early viral marketing and the nascent movie internet. He talks about all the ways they built up a cult fandom that exploded worldwide, plus assesses the various sequels and found footage movement that followed in their footsteps. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Joe Manganiello in a very special episode from New York Comic Con! In New York for the day to debut a Dark Crystal-inspired line from his geek streetwear brand Death Saves, Joe sat down with us and put on a truly captivating show. The True Blood and Magic Mike star regaled us with his geek origin story, dropped some real Ninja Turtle knowledge, got into the nitty gritty of his life as a Dungeon Master, and told us all about his star-filled D&D game in Los Angeles (and performed a number of different NPC voices). It's hard to describe just how much ground we covered and how much fun it was, so take a listen and allow the awe to wash over you. Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Victoria, a wedding planner in Oklahoma City who specializes in geeky weddings! She is the founder of Simply Nerdy Events, a wedding planning business that helps couples add a touch (or way more) of Comic-Con to their big day. She walks us through all the ways you can personalize and geekify your wedding day (especially when your significant other isn't so into it) and gives Jordan some ideas for his upcoming ceremony. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by the proprietor of @Cat_Cosplay, a painfully adorable and wildly successful Twitter account devoted to pair of kitties that cosplay. Because Emily got a new dog and named her Harley Quinn, we were inspired to seek out geeky pet owners to learn about how they integrate their animals into their nerd passions. @Cat_Cosplay delivered in a big way, laying out how they went from Renaissance Fairs and local sports events to internet domination and lots of sponsored content. If you want advice on how to build great cosplay costumes for your pet, this is the podcast for you. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by legendary actor and comedian Richard Kind! Known for his roles in Inside Out, Big Mouth, Spin City, Mad About You, Luck, Red Oaks, multiple Stargates, and just about every other good sitcom ever produced, not to mention runs of The Producers and other stage shows, Kind is as humble and witty as he is busy. He now stars in a new sci-fi drama about augmented reality glasses, Auggie, even though, in his own words, he's absolutely terrible with technology. The New York-based actor regales us with tales from his long and storied career, as well as his children's absolute disinterest in any of it. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by a few of our favorite guests from the past 100 episodes! Yep, 100 episodes! We did it! To celebrate this milestone, we brought back three very different guests: Comics and TV writer Daniel Kibblesmith, Chuck E. Cheese superfan and convention organizer Matt the Franchize, and Twitch streamer Amouranth. They give us the download on their latest adventures and content; we also talk about Dark Crystal and make some very reasonable arguments for giving us five stars on iTunes and against collecting our bones. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings and Magic: The Gathering Richard Garfield! These two iconic geeks have teamed up to create a new trivia party game, Half Truth, that launches today (8/21) on Kickstarter. The game combines hallmarks of Jennings and Garfield's respective careers, including deep trivia knowledge and mathematics-based strategy, and based on the sample we played, it's going to be a whole lot of fun. Jennings and Garfield tell us all about the game while also talking about all things Jeopardy!, Magic, and many other nerdy topics. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Jordan and Abbey, two fans with hilarious Twitter stan accounts for Jake Gyllenhaal and Tom Hiddleston! After a strange spree of retweets from what he assumed were bot accounts several weeks back, we decided to take a look at the world of Twitter stans (though Emily was already knowledgable). Here we learn all about how these accounts work, what it's like to make friends off mutual Twitter thirst, and how Tom Hiddleston acts in airports at 5 am. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by our love for all things Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson! This week, in honor of the new Fast & Furious spinoff Hobbs & Shaw, we explore America's love affair with The People's Champion by discussing his movies, his muscles, and his man-musk. We further explore the phenomenon with Tres Dean, the author of the forthcoming book For Your Consideration: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Also, Idris Elba talks awkwardly about Cats! All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Senator Cory Booker, the Democratic senator and presidential candidate from New Jersey! Sen. Booker is a lifelong geek who visited San Diego Comic-Con for the first time, and during his trip, he stopped by the SYFY WIRE studio to discuss his love of all things nerdy. First and foremost is his deep passion for Star Trek (he's a TNG and Picard guy), but he also discusses comic books, the ethical questions presented in Marvel movies, and his feelings on Batfleck. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by a rat lover and our own insanity as we spend this week discussing both Stranger Things and that all-time classic, Ishtar! Jordan and Emily break down Stranger Things season 3 and discuss what we think the future holds for each and every one of the young characters, as, sadly to say, they'd all be nearly 50-years-old if they were real people. We also talk about how rats are portrayed in the show, staking out new territory and coining the term "ratpresentation." All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Seth Green, the prolific genre genius who is now a genuine live-action film director! Green, known to geeks everywhere for his work on Buffy, the long-running Robot Chicken, various comic books, and other genre hits, talks to us about his new movie Changeland, which marks his directorial debut. Green also stars alongside Breckin Meyer in the movie, about a pair of friends who head off to Thailand after one (played by Green) discovers his wife may be having an affair. The actor/filmmaker takes us behind the scenes of making the film in so many gorgeous locations, dropping insight on how he got all his amazing shots and what he learned about directing. Plus, we talk Robot Chicken season 10! All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by two ASMR stars in an episode recorded in ASMR (or our weird attempts to do it, anyway)! In this episode YouTube sensation Gibi and ASMR Shanny talk (quietly) with us all about their journeys through ASMR, how they built their channels, what triggers their senses, and what's next in the burgeoning industry. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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We're coming to you with a bonus episode this week because we wanted to show off one of our sibling shows, Boarding Party! It's amazing podcast hosted by the incredibly talented Jackie Jennings, and if you're anything like us, we know you'll love it. Give it a listen!
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The Fandom Files is joined by a bunch of disappointed genre fans! This week, we talk to friends and strangers about the long-awaited movies and TV shows that fell flat and bummed us out. We discuss X-Men: Dark Phoenix, John Carter, and many other sinkers (or, even worse, very average projects). All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter:@FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Joe and Paul DeGeorge, the brother duo behind the wizard rock band Harry and the Potters! After over a decade of playing their Hogwarts-inspired hits, the duo are about to release Lumos, their first album in 13 years. They spoke with us about the heady early days of couch surfing and waiting for new Potter books, how they built the genre, and why they decided to finally record and release a new album of originals. Plus, they discuss what they do when they're not wearing their robes and how their lives changed since they were teenagers playing kids' birthday parties. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Ted Berg, the lead baseball writer for USA Today's FTW section! Ted talks to us about how geeks and sports fans are so much alike (we all get mad online!) and where they differ (we get mad about different things!). We also dive deep into internet culture, fast food across the world, the final season of Game of Thrones, the gnarliest scenes in Chernobyl, and the even gnarlier New York Mets. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Michael Dougherty, the director of the new kaiju blockbuster Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Recorded during the movie's press weekend, this conversation is basically two gigantic Godzilla fans diving deep into both the new film and the franchise's broader history. Come for the movie's Easter eggs, stay for the discussion of deep analysis of the kaiju mythos. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Ethan Sacks, a comic book writer working on Marvel's biggest Star Wars books! Ethan spent 20 years as a journalist for the New York Daily News, largely covering the geek entertainment beat, and as the newspaper business began to go south, he made the tough transition to writing comic books for the biggest comics publisher in the world. He tells us about making the jump, the big Star Wars comics he's writing, and what it's like inside the House of M. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined byDan Hernandez and Benji Samit, the screenwriters of the hit new movie Pokémon Detective Pikachu! Hot off their big opening weekend, the self-professed geeks take us inside the world of Ryme City and explain how they wrote the first actually good video game movie, talk about their favorite Pokémon, discuss who they'd cast as Psyduck, and patiently deal with questions about Professor Oak's mortality. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined byYaya Han, one of the most well-known cosplay trailblazers of her generation! Born in China and raised in Germany, Han came to the US and discovered her community at an early anime convention. That led to her discovering cosplay and the rest is history. She tells us about her journey into the world of geek galas and how she turned it into a business, including her own line of cosplayer fabrics at JOANN. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined byKarl Urban, the star of Amazon's upcoming series The Boys and an all-around geek icon. Urban talks with us about the new show, based on the Garth Ennis comic, looks back on some of his most iconic roles, discusses his future with Dredd and Star Trek, and gets into the difference between Lord of the Rings and Trek fans. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined byDr. Patrick O'Connor, the founder of Comicspedia, to talk about grieving our favorite fictional characters. Dr. O'Connor, who uses comic books to relate to his therapy patients, explains why we are so attached to fictional people and makes us feel OK about being so damn sad about all the Avengers and Game of Thrones characters we lost this weekend. We also talk to a number of callers (including Emily's sister!) about how they've mourned their own favorite fictional people. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined bya parade of dedicated fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! We prep for Avengers: Endgame by speaking with NowThis's Versha Sharma, SYFY WIRE's own Brian Silliman, and a number of other fans, who tell us all about their theories, worries, and favorite moments from the MCU thus far. Expect a lot of time discussing Captain America, Bruce Banner, and Thor, in particular. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined byKevin Cassidy, the owner and editor-in-chief of GoNintendo.com! Cassidy has spent the last 17 years covering Nintendo and his site is the most prolific and comprehensive source out there. We talk all about the mysterious video game company, the upcoming Pokemon movie Detective Pikachu, sexy Sonic the Hedgehog legs, why the Wii U failed, the success of the Switch, and our Bowsette fantasies. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Game of Thrones experts and journalists! We chat with Sue Miller, the EIC of Watchers on the Wall and journalist Ani Bundel to talk about the show's upcoming final season and look back on its incredible run. We dissect fan theories, literary references, controversies, and the internet cottage industry around the show. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by the cast and crew behind Alien: The Play! The ambitious, magical stage rendition of the Ridley Scott classic became a viral sensation that has put the spotlight on New Jersey's North Bergen High School and earned plaudits from star Sigourney Weaver and Scott himself. We talk to them about how they made the play, with its kitbashed and recycled sets, hand puppets, and first-time actors. We also discuss the mind-blowing attention they've received from across the world. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined Travis Willingham and Sam Riegel, two of the stars of the beloved Dungeons & Dragons show Critical Role! Willingham and Riegel, who fans might know better as Grog and Scanlan, tell us all about the hugely successful Kickstarter campaign for a Critical Role animated series and give some new details about the show. They also answer fan questions, some of which get very goofy! All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by a number of major Batman fans and experts in celebration of the Dark Knight's 80th anniversary (and the 1000th Detective Comics)! We speak with Kevin Silva, who once held the Guinness Record for the biggest Batman merchandise collection; Londyn Jackson, who runs the History of the Batman channel and podcast; and co-host Emily Gaudette's dad. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Grace Jeong and Jenny Zha of Soompi.com, the go-to English-language site for all things Korean pop culture! In this episode, Grace and Jenny guide us through the world of K-Pop and K-Dramas, explaining how the industry grew up and became a global phenomenon. They also recommend some great music and TV shows for newbies like us. Plus, we talk to one caller about why Geordi La Forge is the incel of Star Trek: The Next Generation and get some great Pokémon fanfiction. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by SungWon Cho, aka ProZD, to talk about his new life in Hollywood and his thriving career! SungWon was an early guest on The Fandom Files and has since moved to L.A., acquired an agent, and been cast in a number of projects, including Rooster Teeth's big new show, gen:LOCK. He tells us all about his new life and his upcoming plans, while also recommending some good manga. Plus, we talk to fans about why they want another season of Wynona Earp and hear some excellent fanfiction! All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Tyler Henry, the star of Hollywood Medium on E!. Tyler takes us through his life as a medium, from a young child with premonitions to his thriving career today. He explains the sensations he feels as he's connecting with energies, some of his most memorable readings, and how he handles such a draining power. Plus, we talk to fans about why sci-fi needs more smooches and hear some excellent fanfiction! All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Steve Spohn, the COO of Able Gamers! Steve has worked with AbleGamers for 14 years to help video games accessible to people with disabilities, through both custom-building (and 3D printing) controllers and lobbying studios and developers to make games that are playable by everyone. Plus, we hear some harsh words about YouTube reaction videos and hear some super-popular Avengers fanfiction. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Felicia Day, the actress/filmmaker/internet mogul/live-streamer/geek icon with more credits than we can list! Day tells us about her new sci-fi comedy podcast Voyage to the Stars, as well as her internet habits, her love of Twitch, the legacy of The Guild, and why she'd want to reboot Xena. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Robert D. Krzykowski, the writer-director of the new action/monster drama The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot! Kryzkowski tells us all about the 12 year battle he waged to make the movie, why it's far different than its title sounds, and star Sam Elliot's propensity to do his own stunts. Plus, we talk to one angry James Bond fan and a Marvel rep who loves Critical Role. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Jake Weisman and Matt Ingebretson, the co-creators and stars of Comedy Central's pitch-black workplace comedy Corporate! They talk with us all about their show, the drudgery of 9-to-5 jobs, prestige TV, their secret pleasures (proposal videos and animal friendship) and why improv sucks. Plus, we take calls about Voltron and discuss the ins and outs of Persona 5. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Jordan Hoffman, a film critic who has turned his lifelong love of Star Trek into a very fun career. Hoffman serves as an official liaison between the Trek franchise and the fandom, having hosted the show's official podcast and been the host fan on the sold-out Star Trek Cruises each of the last three years. He joins us to talk about his adventures in Trek fandom, what it's like to hang out with over 2000 fans aboard a cruise ship, and his thoughts on all the new Trek shows. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Daniel Kibblesmith, a writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and comic books for both Marvel and independent publishers! Kibblesmith takes us on his journey from kid playing X-Men at the arcade to writing comedy in Chicago, interning for a producer in LA, and finding his way into writing comic books, ClickHole, Colbert, and now, major Marvel Comics mini-series. Plus, we take your calls for "What We're Made About This Week" and end with some "Fanfiction Theater." All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Andrew Becraft, the founder of The Brothers Brick, the biggest Lego fan site in the world! Becraft takes us inside the world of AHOLs, explains why his friends keep disappearing and turning up in Denmark, and tells us about his favorite Lego sets to collect and build. Plus, we introduce new segments about fan fiction, what fans are mad about this week, and what the kids are into these days. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Santa Rick, a professional Santa Claus who teaches others the merry craft at the Northern Lights Santa Academy in Georgia. Without once breaking character, he tells us what makes a good (and bad) Santa Claus, offers some funny stories about interacting with children, and tells an incredibly corny joke about Rudolph. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Christian Braun, a lifelong toy collector and the CEO of HobbyDB.com! With Christmas around the corner, Braun takes us inside the largest database of toys in the world and tells us stories about some of the biggest collections he's ever seen. Plus, he talks about the most valuable toys, whether we should open our Funko Pops, new toy trends, and what he'd want for Christmas this year. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Joe Simko, an artist and the director of the documentary 30 Years of Garbage. He is a prolific painter and designer who grew up loving the Garbage Pail Kids cards and is now one of the series' main artists, living the dream for '80s kids. He joins us to talk about the documentary, loving and creating Garbage Pail Kids cards, and other fun/weird stuff. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by the legendary filmmaker Joe Dante! The genre icon has made some of the most beloved movies of the last 40 years, including the two Gremlins films, The 'Burbs, Small Soldiers, and many more. He joins us to talk about making his movies, the films he grew up loving, the very first movie he ever bought on 16mm, his favorite comic books, and what's on his Netflix queue. He also discusses the two movies he has in this weekend's NYC Horror Film Festival, including Camp Cold Brook, which screens on Friday at 7pm. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Jeffrey Max and Zachary Johnson, who work together as the comedy directing duo Fatal Farm. They achieved early YouTube success by creating live-action Garfield videos (as funny and droll as it sounds) and then built a YouTube empire, which they translated into work with some of the top names in comedy and some of the biggest brands in the world. They talk to us about YouTube fame, internet irony, and why having their work shelved by MTV was a great break. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Craig Miller, who can rightly be considered a founding father of modern fandom. Miller was the Director of Fan Relations for Lucasfilm from 1977-1980, during which time he helped stoke the excitement for A New Hope and then build the anticipation for The Empire Strikes Back. He talks to us about building the Star Wars fandom (and what George Lucas thought of it all) and looks back on his friendship with Fred Patten, the father of anime fandom in the United States. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Kevin Perjurer, the creator of the super-popular YouTube channel Defunctland. The channel focuses on all things theme parks, but instead of the usual POV ride videos and reviews, he features in-depth videos about rides and attractions that have gone away or never got made in the first place. It's a must-listen for theme park fans and people interested in American culture in general. In this episode, we talk about defunct Disney rides, the famously perilous Action Park, and his favorite parks. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Christopher Carlier, the founder of MondoMascots.com! An Englishman living in Japan for nearly two decades, Carlier documents Japan's growing mascot craze, photographing and writing articles about the endless array of creatures that represent everything from cities and sports teams to prisons. He tells us about the best, worst and weirdest mascots he's seen, and breaks down how and why this craze continues to grow. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Alexis Babini and Emily Afton from the Disney cover band The Little Mermen! Lifelong Disney fans and musicians, they've created a huge following across the country by taking beloved Disney movie songs and creating a live concert experience filled with rock covers, costume changes, and theatrics. They talk about their origin, how they've grown, touring the country, their favorite songs, and even play a medley of '90s Disney songs. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Phil Gonzales, the host of Deep in Bear Country, a long-running podcast about The Berenstain Bears. Gonzales, who is examining every single book in the five decade series, takes us deep into bear lore with his exploration of Berenstain continuity (including a bloody civil war in Bear Country!) and his own interactions with the (real life) Berenstain family. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by prolific genre producer Adi Shankar! A Hollywood outsider, Shankar blitzed the place, breaking into the town on a whirlwind of creative energy and face makeup. He made movie after movie, including cult hits (Dredd) and box office hits (The Grey) and did things his own way, as seen with his own unlicensed "Bootleg Universe" short films featuring his favorite superheroes and characters. Now, even as he stays productive and churn out some of his best work, including Netflix's Castlevania and the upcoming film Bodied, he's reassessing his career, his goals, and his future. He gets candid in this one-on-one conversation, recorded in his hotel room during NYCC.
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The Fandom Files is joined by Matt Rivera, one of the world's biggest Chuck E. Cheese's fans and the founder of Chuck E. Con in Dallas! Rivera, 31, tells us about growing up obsessed with the animatronic animal band, spending years in the Chuck E. Cheese costume, working for the company and his annual bash with devoted followers of Munch's Make Believe Band. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Patrick Gabaldon, an artist who has become the unofficial cartoonist for Beto O'Rourke's campaign for Senate in Texas! Gabaldon tells us about how he became such a big Beto fan, then we talk about Trump supporters and other political devotees. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Erika Klash, a nerdy drag artist!. A self-described gaymer/anime/harajuku drag monster, the San Francisco-based Klash competed on the hit show Dragula in its second season. She tells us about growing up nerdy, discovering drag, being on a reality show, and creating her art. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by former SNL star and current movie/sitcom star Tarran Killam! The multi-hyphenate is also a published comic book writer, whose love of X-Men and other geek franchises have inspired his creativity for years. He tells us about how Chris Claremont and Jim Lee's classic X-Men run got him into comics, his favorite Star Wars Legends books, and how being married to an Avenger has its persk. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files celebrates Labor Day by talking to fans who have found a way to make a living by being nerds. We're joined by Jill Carter, the manager at the comics and toy shop Comicaze in Somerville, MA; Jason Ward, the creator and owner of the Making Star Wars network of sites and podcasts; Adron Buske, the co-founder of NerdForALiving.com; and Susan Bin, an animator-turned convention comics artist. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Steve Kamb, the founder of Nerd Fitness! Steve tells us all about his journey from scrawny nerd to a strong, entrepreneurial nerd whose company has helped tens of thousands of geeks get in shape while having fun. He talks about Nerd Fitness's custom health MMORPG, personal training help, superhero fitness icons, and geeky community around the world. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Marvel's Leah Williams and The Mary Sue's Princess Weekes and Kaila Hale Stern to talk all about fanfiction. Fresh off their panel at Flame Con, "The LGBTQ History of Fanfiction," they tell us all about how fanfiction has played a role in their lives, its importance to young readers, and how it continues to be a rich source for fantastic storytelling and talented writers. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files sits down with Steve Gianaca, the chair of Flamecon, the biggest queer comic con in the world! This year's event will take place on August 18th and 19th at the Sheraton Times Square in New York. It's the largest venue yet for the convention, which will welcome up to 10,000 visitors in just its fourth year. Gianaca previews all the panels, cosplay competitions, and unique features they have planned for geeks at the most welcoming convention in the world. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files dives deep into the biggest protests and petitions in recent fandom history. We discuss the movement to get James Gunn rehired on Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3, including a chat with the fan who started the massive petition; interview a YouTuber on a quest to have Zack Snyder's mythical cut of Justice League released by WB; and review past protests against shows like Game of Thrones and movies such as Ender's Game. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by iconic actor, activist and social media star George Takei! The long-time Star Trek actor speaks to us about his new app, the haters and trolls on social media, visiting Japan, and the politics of Star Trek. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by William Yu, an activist and screenwriter who started the mega-viral movements #StarringJohnCho and #SeeAsAMStar! Fed up with Hollywood's long tradition of overlooking Asian-American actors, Yu started photoshopping John Cho's face on blockbuster movie posters, confronting audiences with their own biases and forcing people to acknowledge the viability of Asian-American actors in leading roles. Two years later, using AI and deepfake technology, he placed Asian-American actors' faces in pivotal scenes from major studio movies, once again challenging our ingrained prejudice. Yu talks to The Fandom Files about his campaigns, making the deepfakes, and how they've changed his own life. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files takes a deep breath, chugs some more coffee, and looks back on all the big news to come out of this year's San Diego Comic-Con! Recorded on the final night of the convention, we talk with our good pal and colleague Dany Roth, the host of SYFY WIRE podcast Who Won the Week, about the big trailer releases, the shocking James Gunn firing, a Buffy reboot, and the Russians that Jordan stalked on the convention floor. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by the founders and an original member of Corps Dance Crew, a one-of-a-kind geek hip hop dance squad! Founded in 2013 by Sonali Samarasena and Kayla Mallari, the LA-based group mashes up geek and hip hop culture with incredible performances that are set to pop music and feature very detailed cosplay and props. They spoke about their origin story, their ambitions, how they make they choreograph their dances, their costume-making process, and who pays them to dance. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by super-fans who are camped out outside the San Diego Convention Center for the first day of Hall H panels at this year's Comic-Con! We drop in on a wide array of fans, ranging from grandparents to seven-year-olds and Batman diehards to Whovians and Supernatural ride-or-dies. They take us inside the makeshift camp sites, talk about the friendships they've made on the line, the best line-sitting strategies and the best celebrity visits they've ever received while camping out. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by YouTube film critic, essayist, and foremost Transformers expert Lindsay Ellis! She speaks with The Fandom Files about her series The Whole Plate, earning her first network sponsorship, and why she apologized to Stephenie Meyer. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Annalise Ophelian, the director of the upcoming docu-series Looking for Leia! Dr. Ophelian — in addition to filmmaker, she's also a psychotherapist — has spent the last year and a half interview women Star Wars fans, and her project could not be more timely given the disturbance in the fandom. She speaks with The Fandom Files about the docu-series, the Last Jedi "remake" debacle, and how what's happening in the fandom now is linked to our greater political problems. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is (kinda) live from Disney World! At the opening of Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios, we're joined by Imagineer Ryan Wineinger, one of the park expansion's creative directors. He gives us the inside scoop about designing the park in tandem with Pixar. Plus, we talk with Matt Roseboom and Banks Lee of Attractions Magazine, who give us a lay of the theme park land this summer and explain what it's like to live in Orlando. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Kaitlyn Siragusa, better known as the cosplayer and Twitch streamer Amouranth. A cosplayer since 2010, she has become well-known for her costume designs, live-streaming, and live appearances at conventions. She talks all about how she got into this new industry, how she handles living so much of her life live on camera, and where her career is headed. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by David Mandel, the showrunner on Veep and alum of SNL, Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm and more! David is also one of the most prolific geek collectors out there, with a huge collection of comic art and movie props. He tells us about how he got started, his prized possessions, hiring a private eye to find move posters and other great anecdotes. Plus, we talk Veep and Trump! All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Kevin Murphy, one of the stars of the original Mystery Science Theater 3000 and now one of the brilliant minds behind its spiritual successor, RiffTrax. Kevin tells us all about his favorite awful movies, his least-favorite awful movies, and RiffTrax's upcoming live special on Space Mutiny. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Drew Pearce, the writer and director of the new sci-fi crime thriller/comedy Hotel Artemis! The filmmaker swung by our 30 Rock studio to talk with us about making his directorial debut, working with Jeff Goldblum (spoiler: he smells great and gives even better hugs), Jodie Foster and Dave Bautista. Plus, he regales us with tales of working with Shane Black on Iron Man III and does a pretty solid impression of the elder filmmaker. Hotel Artemis hits theaters on June 8! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Gerry Duggan, the prolific comic book and TV writer! Duggan talks to us about his epic run on Deadpool, which he just finished in grand, very Deadpool fashion after six years on the book. Duggan also talks about writing for Chewbacca and Groot, as well as discussing his new indie comic book Analog, which was optioned for a movie the very day we spoke to him. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Jason Fry, a New York Times best-selling author who is living the ultimate dream: getting paid to write about Star Wars and baseball. Fry, a lifelong fan of both sci-fi and the New York Mets, outlines his unique path to working for Lucasfilm and goes into detail about telling some of the most popular stories in the galaxy. We discuss his Last Jedi novelization, Solo, Star Wars geography, and why we Mets fans are such masochists. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Brooks Peck and Ann Nocenti, who talk to us about the Museum of Pop Culture's new exhibit, Marvel: Universe of Superheroes! This is the biggest single exhibit of archival material from Marvel comics and props from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and enshrines the company as an important cultural institution (as if we didn't know that already). Ann tells us all about working at Marvel in the '80s, editing X-Men, and killing characters. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Bob Bretell, who owns the biggest private comic book collection in the world, as certified by the Guinness Book of World Records! Bob tells us about how he got started collecting comic books, how his collection got so damn big, his favorite superheroes and other characters, and how he got certified for that world record (it sounds exhausting!). He also talks about his favorite new books and why he loves Riri Williams. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Titmouse Animation Studio co-founder Chris Prynoski, who talks to us about his long abiding love for Dungeons & Dragons. OK, there was that brief period in high school when he painted denim jackets instead of rolling die, but let's ignore that. He also tells us about Titmouse's fine body of work, including collaborations with T-Pain (huge animation fan) and Dreamworks' Turbo, which no one really cared about. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by a number of friends and internet buddies to talk about death! OK, so it's not actually that morbid — after a discussion about the highs and lows of Avengers: Infinity War, we bring on guest callers to talk about the TV and movie deaths that moved them to tears. We talk about the death of [spoiler] and [spoiler] in Infinity War, as well as stunning losses in Game of Thrones, Cowboy Bebop and other favorites. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by filmmaker Dean Devlin, the writer/producer of films like "Independence Day" and shows like "The Librarians." He tells us about how incredible (and terrifying) it was to work with David Tennant on his new movie, "Bad Samaritan," plus looks back on the infamous 1998 American Godzilla movie, which he wrote and produced. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Lawrence Guy, who pulls double duty for the New England Patriots as a defensive tackle and ring-leader of the locker room anime club! Guy tells us about his beloved Pokemon cards, which of his teammates love anime, whether Tom Brady and Bill Belichick qualify as otaku, and how much he still digs "A Goofy Movie." All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Wil Wheaton, the iconic actor/director/author/blogger/voiceover artist! Wheaton talks to us about how fandom has changed over the course of his 30 year career, from the start of Star Trek: The Next Generation to today. He also talks about John Scalzi's new book "Head On," for which he reads the audiobook, and how its genderless protagonist points to changes in sci-fi representation. Plus, exclusive info about his own next novel! All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Glen Weldon, the author, NPR contributor and all-around geek expert. Weldon talks to us about the history of Superman — it's the Man of Steel's 80th birthday! — and what Zach Snyder got wrong. Plus, we talk about Batman, Star Wars, and the highs and lows of geek culture as pop culture. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY! (Photo from Batman/Superman #14, 2014)
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The Fandom Files is joined by Brian Colin, the video game legend who created the Rampage franchise. With the movie adaptation rumbling toward the big screen, Colin looks back on his most popular creation. He tells us all about how the game was made, the monsters he loves and hates, his secret cameo in the game, and getting to work on the set of the movie. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Mikee Bridges, the founder of Gamechurch. After years in the Christian rock scene, Bridges founded Gamechurch, which seeks to evangelize through video games. Members travel from convention to convention, handing out copies of their bible — "Jesus FTW" — and trying to convince gamers to let Christ into their multiplayer sessions. Bridges talks to us about the group's mission, where they get their money, why he's bothered by most Christians, and how to reconcile video game violence with bible study. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by renowned journalist, comic book creator, TV writer and podcast co-host Marc Bernardin! The prolific writer outlines walks us through how he went from being a young geek in the Bronx to writing for leading sci-fi magazines, the major comic book publishers, and TV shows! Plus, he discusses working with Kevin Smith on Fatman on Batman and gives an update on the legend's swift recovery. All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by the Green Bay Packers' Pro Bowl defensive lineman, Mike Daniels, who is a major anime fan! In our conversation, he talks about how Pokémon and Dragon Ball Z turned him into an otaku at a young age, his experience cosplaying at Comic-Con, nerding out at the Anime Awards, and the NFL's growing number of anime geeks. (The New England Patriots even have an anime club, run by defensive end Lawrence Guy.) All this and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by hardcore fans (and a comedian) who list out their most outlandish, fantastical, well-researched and occasionally convincing fan theories! We hear from fans of Star Wars, Avengers, Doctor Who, Power Rangers, and Rick and Morty.... and then Emily tears apart the Sailor Moon fan theory she hates the most. That and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined LIVE on stage by My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic comics artist Andy Price! The conversation, recorded at Seattle's Emerald City Comic Con as our very first live show, dives deep into the famously intense fandom. We discuss the passions and predilections of the My Little Pony fan base: why kids and grown adults love the show and comics, what kind of original characters they create, and what Price thinks of the term "brony." Plus, Price talks about his long history as a fan and reminisces about the earliest nerd conventions. That and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by best-selling author August Ragone to talk about all things Godzilla, kaiju and early fandom. Ragone is the author of the book "Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters," about the legendary father of the Japanese special effects industry, as well as a renowned expert on Japanese pop culture, horror flicks, and more. Long before CrunchyRoll and Netflix, Ragone was catching old monster movies on late night TV in the 70s and trading anime VHS tapes in the early '80s. Learn all about the early days of fandom in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by journalist Jamil Smith and BlackGirlNerds founder Jamie Broadnax to talk about the historic impact of Black Panther. The movie opened to monster box office numbers, with $218 million in the US over the four day weekend, but as Smith and Broadnax explain, it means far more than just big ticket sales. We discuss Ryan Coogler's masterpiece, a great awakening in Hollywood, fan activism and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by erotic fan fiction writers from all kinds of fandoms! With Valentine's Day around the corner, we decided the best way to celebrate was to invite hardcore fans to read their hardcore fiction. From stories about Reylo and Sherlock to Hot Fuzz (!) and zombies, there is something for every curious fan in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by SungWon Cho, a YouTube star, voice actor, and 21st century celebrity. Cho, who stars in the hit web series "Anime Crimes Division," talks about how he went from aimless college grad to creative force and household name amongst gamers, anime fans, and internet dwellers. He also reveals the secret canon running through his videos in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by David Chlopeki, an artist and life-long fan of the cartoon "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe." David first discovered his love for He-Man — and especially Skeletor — as a small child, before he knew that he was gay. Now, he sees the show through a very different lens, and has turned his fandom into artistry and activism, with an art show devoted to Skeletor. Chlopecki runs down the not-so-subtle subtext and ties it to his life story in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Eric Francisco and Tom Caswell, professional geeks who owe it all to childhood encounters with the Power Rangers. For most, Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers was an early '90s fad, but for some kids, it became the equivalent of Star Wars or Marvel Comics. Francisco and Caswell, who met on Power Rangers message boards and worked on a podcast together before ever actually meeting, take us inside the hardcore fandom, their love of broader tokusatsu shows, and try to explain all the different iterations of Power Rangers and Super Sentai — there are a lot! All that and more in this episode ofThe Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Leland Chee, the keeper of Lucasfilm's Star Wars Holocron! He has one of the most important jobs in the galaxy, as he is in charge of keeping track of every detail in the multimedia empire and making sure it matches canon. He speaks about his lifelong love for Star Wars, how he got his first Lucasfilm job, creating the database... and what's in it! All that and more in this episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Hale Appleman and Summer Bishil, stars of SYFY's hit drama, The Magicians! As Margo and Eliot, they are the High King and Queen of Fillory. With The Magicians returning to TV on Wednesday night, we spoke with the stars about the third season, what their characters mean to fans, and what they do in their free time. That and more on this latest bonus episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Ryan Penagos, who millions of comic book fans know as Agent M! Penagos is the Vice President & Creative Executive for Marvel Digital, where he oversees everything from digital comics to podcasts, videos, and more. He's also the face of the company, and can be credited as launching Marvel into the digital era by putting the company on Twitter way back in 2007. He talks about his first job at Wizard, the early days of the MCU, the explosion of comic fandom, and the future of Marvel on the latest episode ofThe Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Jessica Burke and Anthony Burdge, the writers, editors, and proprietors of Mythic Ink, a niche publishing company devoted to weird and eclectic tales. Long-time students of Tolkien, Lovecraft, and other authors of supernatural stories, they began their company to publish essays and analysis from academics and serious fans alike. Mythic Ink now publishes both original short stories and scholarship on Lord of the Rings, Doctor Who, and other beloved franchises. They discuss their work, their dissatisfaction with the Lord of the Rings movies, and their experience with real ghosts on the latest episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Simon Guerrier, a lifelong fan of Doctor Who — literally, his first memory is of a Simon Baker-era Doctor Who episode. He turned what was once a very lonely passion into a career; Guerrier is now a renown writer of Doctor Who books, encyclopedias, audio dramas, and documentaries. On the day of the latest Doctor Who Christmas special, Simon explains how he went from writing terrible fan fiction as a kid to writing about (and for) one of the hottest shows in the world! He also reflects on the Steven Moffat era, which ends today! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Philip Wise, a Star Wars fan since the original movie hit theaters in 1977. Today, Wise is the webmaster for TheForce.net and founder of RebelScum.com, two of the biggest Star Wars sites on the internet. Phil explains what it was like being a fan before the internet, how the fandom came together, takes us inside his world of giant movie props and collectibles, and reviews The Last Jedi. Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Paul Scheer, the actor/comedian/writer who just so happens to be a lifelong Disney Parks (and overall theme parks) fanatic! Scheer explains that annual childhood visits to Orlando turned him into a Disney fiend, and shows off his incredibly detailed knowledge of Disneyland (he's a season pass holder) in a conversation about his favorite rides, attractions, and dream theme park. Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by AJ Wolfe, the owner and proprietor of DisneyFoodBlog.com! The site is by far the biggest public database and news source about the food offered at Disney's theme parks and resorts. We speak to AJ about how and why she founded the site, how food culture has changed over the years, the way Disney has upped its foodie game, the best (and worst) restaurants to visit in Disney World, her dream Disney meal, and much more! Follow us on Twitter:@FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Michael Nguyen, the cosplay correspondent for Star Trek site TrekMovie.com! An in-depth chat covers the long history of one of the most iconic fandoms, how Michael got hooked on Trek and made his mom angry at the dinner table, the different levels of cosplay intensity, how real Star Trek fans party in Vegas, and the plot of his dream fan film. Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY! (Note: This was recorded in October)
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The Fandom Files is joined by Chelsea Moquin and Caroline Poufsouffle, hosts of the Sherlock Holmes show Three Patch Podcast! An in-depth chat covers society's long-running Sherlock Holmes obsession, why there is now such an avid fandom for the BBC show Sherlock, why there's an even more avid fandom for imagining its main characters having sex together (what's up Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman), and how it's created lifelong friendships. Remember to follow us on Twitter@FandomFilesSYFY!
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We're joined by Steve Black Jr., the host of the ultra-popular and long-running Pokémon podcast It's Super Effective, and his frequent co-host, Micah Zeilinger! An in-depth chat covers origin stories, parents who swindled children in Pokémon card deals, the Pokémon Go craze (and port-a-potty tipping riots), and whether humans can mate with Pokémon (keep an eye on Mr. Mime). Remember to follow us on Twitter @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files welcomes the Gundam Builders of NYC and NJ to the studio at 30 Rock! Brian Dencklau, Jeremy Figueroa, and Leondra Whitley discuss how they became obsessed with the iconic Gundam anime series, the incredibly painstaking work that goes into building their different gunpla models, the giant robots that hang above their bed and fill up their homes, and sing some of the series' theme songs. Things get weird!
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The Fandom Files talks with "Star Wars" super-fans Rubin Polizzi and Amy Chrzanowski, the local president and PR director of the Empire Saber Guild. The Empire Saber Guild teaches and performs lightsaber choreography, and performs it for charities and local children's hospitals. We discussed the right way to fight with lightsabers (note: don't stab people in necks), amazing Carrie Fisher stories, fan fiction you write about yourself, and watching "The Force Awakens" and "The Last Jedi" trailers at Hooters.
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