You Are What You Love: Recent Episodes
Tandon Productions
Every Wednesday, Host Marissa Tandon sits down with a new guest to answer one question: what piece of media changed who you are as a person forever? each guest brings a new answer, and over the course of the conversation, tries to do something we forget how to do as adults. Be honest and passionate about the one deeply nerdy thing at the core of themselves. Whether it's a billionaire trapped in a cave building a suit of armor, or a teenage girl who finds out she's supposed to stake the undead after class, everyone has a character that made them feel seen for the first time. Each conversation, we try to get to the heart of the piece of media you love so much, because ultimately, you are what you love.
New episodes every Wednesday. You can follow us on social media at tandonshows, and visit our website at tandonproductions.com
Spiderman and Peter Parker have been a mainstay of the superhero world for decades. With three major film adaptations of the character, including Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland's takes on the friendly neighborhood Spiderman. The character sells more merchandise than any other Marvel property, and once helped save the comic company from financial ruin. But why does the character mean so much to so many people?
Film creator YuviRayz joins this week to discuss how The Amazing Spiderman changed his life -- from his perception of film and the world around him, a desire to have something spectacular happen to him, and of course, his fashion sense (bring back the layered t-shirt look immediately). We discuss how his mentality as an athlete mirrors Peter's journey as an individual hero, whether being selfish is a necessity of greatness, and why we all love that scrappy teenager so much.
Next week, Zoe from Fan Behavior joins to discuss Drive To Survive and all things Formula 1.
For more podcasts like this, check out all that Tandon Productions has to offer. With shows ranging from immersive fiction adventures to talk shows that explore our connection to media and sports, there’s a podcast for everyone. Visit TandonProductions.com or search "Tandon Productions" in your podcast app to find your next perfect show.
Interview With The Vampire by Anne Rice is one of the most iconic pieces of vampire media, and it's made it to the screen more than once. Amy first encountered Louis and Lestat at a young age through the 1994 film, starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. The movie slipped through the cracks of her Mormon household, and opened up a new vehicle for questions she was starting to have.
As she watched Louis struggle with the morality of being a vampire, Amy was struggling with her own queer identity, and what that meant to her religious upbringing. We talk through how the story helped her parse through immortality, morality, and how to start to form her own beliefs and identity by accepting herself -- the same way Lestat begs Louis to accept his vampirism.
Next week, Yuvi joins to discus The Amazing Spiderman!
For more podcasts like this, check out all that Tandon Productions has to offer. With shows ranging from immersive fiction adventures to talk shows that explore our connection to media and sports, there’s a podcast for everyone. Visit TandonProductions.com or search "Tandon Productions" in your podcast app to find your next perfect show.
Tennis is a sport that comes with ups and downs, but for Edward Schmit, it also came with a fresh level of obsession. After a hurricane took over his US Open experience, Eddie found himself falling in love with a sport he'd always been aware of, but never fully paying attention to.
As he watched players like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner start their meteoric rise to the top of the tennis world, Eddie also started playing the sport himself, as an outlet for his mental health. We discussed how the sport helped him find balance, why he connected with tennis as a theatre kid, and how he channeled his love for tennis into his debut novel, The Open Era.
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Next week, Amy S. Yen joins to talk all things Interview With The Vampire, in honor of the return of The Vampire Lestat.
For more podcasts like this, check out all that Tandon Productions has to offer. With shows ranging from immersive fiction adventures to talk shows that explore our connection to media and sports, there’s a podcast for everyone. Visit TandonProductions.com or search "Tandon Productions" in your podcast app to find your next perfect show.
Hockey has a long and storied history, and the Toronto Maple Leafs have been there since the beginning of the NHL. Lexi LaFleur Brown's family have been there for even longer. The sport is in Lexi's blood -- from her indigenous ancestors on the ice to her family's long standing love (and suffering) of the Leafs, there was never a moment where Lexi's life didn't include hockey.
Lexi and I discuss the three eras her life and hockey have had -- playing the sport growing up, and loving it even when she was told she didn't belong on the ice, falling in love with her husband and building a life together around his NHL career, and now, writing her own hockey romance novels in Shoot Your Shot and Evening The Score. We talk about how her life simply wouldn't be the same without the sport, how she fell in love, out of love, and back in love again with it, and how she's helping carve out a more welcoming space for new fans, too.
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Next week, Edward Schmit joins to discuss Tennis, and his new romance novel The Open Era!
For more podcasts like this, check out all that Tandon Productions has to offer. With shows ranging from immersive fiction adventures to talk shows that explore our connection to media and sports, there’s a podcast for everyone. Visit TandonProductions.com or search "Tandon Productions" in your podcast app to find your next perfect show.
Heated Rivalry took the world by storm over six episodes, bringing new fans to the world of hockey, and helping thousands of people all over the world feel a little more human. For Erin Cholakian, it also brought her closer to taking back her dream of being on stage. As she watched her favorite book get a rare perfect screen adaptation, she also found a new community of people online, and learned more about herself through Shane Hollander.
Erin and I discuss how the show helped us meet and form a friendship, whether we're more like Ilya Rozanov or Shane Hollander, how reading makes us more human, and how Ilya and Shane's understanding and portrayal of trauma helps us understand our own.
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Next week, Lexi LaFleur Brown joins the show to discuss hockey, hockey romance, and her own novels!
For more podcasts like this, check out all that Tandon Productions has to offer. With shows ranging from immersive fiction adventures to talk shows that explore our connection to media and sports, there’s a podcast for everyone. Visit TandonProductions.com or search "Tandon Productions" in your podcast app to find your next perfect show.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens was the rebirth of a franchise. And this time, there was a woman at the center of it all, wielding a lightsaber and crafting a new narrative for the future. Jen Markham saw Rey Skywalker on screen, and wanted to be her for Halloween. The ensuing google helped her find forums and a community, and started a passion that would become a career: cosplay.
Jen now has millions of subscribers that tune in for her film breakdowns, cosplay creations, and sketches that she creates. We talk about how she blends sports with her fandom, including Buffalo Bills breakdowns with Grogu, what it meant to see representation on screen even as an adult, and how much one movie can change your life.
Next week's episode is Heated Rivalry with Erin Cholakian!
Follow Jen on social media at @ Jenmarkham!
For more podcasts like this, check out all that Tandon Productions has to offer. With shows ranging from immersive fiction adventures to talk shows that explore our connection to media and sports, there’s a podcast for everyone. Visit TandonProductions.com or search "Tandon Productions" in your podcast app to find your next perfect show.
You Are What You Love returns Wednesday, May 13th. A new slate of guests, new stories, and new this season, an option to watch the podcast on video!
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Ally Carter, author of massive novels like The Gallagher Girls novels, The Blonde Identity, and most recently, The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year, joins to discuss the work of Agatha Christie.
We discuss growing up on a farm, the first time Ally realized she could be a writer, and how Agatha Christie’s mysteries provided a better fantasy than Science Fiction. Plus: how Ally became a writer in her own right, how her novels impacted me personally, and her newest novel, The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year. Tangents include: the necessity of longing in romance, the beauty of YA, and whether or not algorithms are ruining our ability to build our own taste.
For more podcasts like this, check out all that Tandon Productions has to offer. With shows ranging from immersive fiction adventures to talk shows that explore our connection to media and sports, there’s a podcast for everyone. Visit TandonProductions.com or search "Tandon Productions" in your podcast app to find your next perfect show.
Sarah Ullrich, co-host of Post Book Depression, joins to discuss the romance book duet from author Pepper Winters.
We discuss how the book was outside of her comfort zone, and how that helped Sarah understand herself, the expectations readers have of the romance genre as a whole, and how the long journey with these characters helped Sarah open herself up to the people around her. Tangents include fluff versus angst, how books teach us a unique type of empathy, and the possibility of travel through fiction.
Be sure to catch me on Post Book Depression discussing Emily Henry!
We'll be off next week for the holiday. You Are What You Love will return on 11/29!
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Amy Watson, co-host of Post Book Depression, joins to discuss the romance thriller duet from author Mia Sheridan.
We discuss how Sheridan's writing made Amy reframe her view of characters she wasn't sure she should care for, open up discussion with her friend and future co-host Sarah, and how suspense and romance can meet. Tangents include Amy's preference for an unhappy ending, whether life ends once you find love, and how romance is in every story, and should be taken more seriously.
Be sure to catch me on Post Book Depression, and join us next week with Amy's co-host, Sarah!
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Mallory, immersive theatre creator, joins to discuss K.A. Applegate's book series, Animorphs.
We discuss how the books focused on family and friendship rather than centering on romantic endings, Mallory's childhood dream of being a vet and how that helped her connect with one of the characters, and discovering the books at the Scholastic Book Fair. Tangents include how darker themes helped Mallory form her own view of the world and art, whether fandom should be a part of the creator's writing process, and whether an unsatisfying ending is actually the right answer.
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Jac, writer and Co-Host of Book Talk for Book Tok, returns to discuss Sarah J Maas' epic hit book series, A Court of Thorns and Roses (FKA ACOTAR).
We discuss why the books are so popular, how women in fandom benefit the economy, and why female authors don't get the same respect as male authors. Tangents include how fiction can create a safe space to explore your own emotions, why fandom can feel a bit like therapy, and the truth about The Great Gatsby.
Be sure to catch me on Book Talk for Book Tok with Amy and her co-host Jac, where we discuss the first romcom I ever made, and what Shakespeare's Hamlet means to me.
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Jac, writer and Co-Host of Book Talk for Book Tok, joins to discuss Sarah J Maas' epic hit book series, A Court of Thorns and Roses (FKA ACOTAR).
We discuss how Jac started the series at the same time as therapy, what Feyra's relationships taught Jac about her own romantic leanings, and how romance books (and fan fiction) give women a safe space to explore and discuss their sexuality. Tangents include what women want (and how romance novels can be a guide), what the books of our youth, including Twilight and Gossip Girl, taught us about sex, and regrettably, Two Girls One Cup.
Be sure to catch me on Book Talk for Book Tok with Amy and her co-host Jac, where we discuss the first romcom I ever made, and what Shakespeare's Hamlet means to me.
We'll be back next week with the second part of this episode!
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Amy, Co-host of Book Talk for Book Tok, joins to discuss one of the biggest online to traditional publishing success stories, Cassandra Clare's The Mortal Instruments.
We discuss how Amy discovered Cassandra Clare through her Harry Potter fan fiction, why Clare's publishing journey meant so much to Amy, and how the books changed our view of feminism and femininity. Tangents include whether haters have the right to put artists down, chasing the thrill of the young adult books that excited us in our teenage years, and why fan fiction can make you a better writer.
Be sure to catch me on Book Talk for Book Tok with Amy and her co-host Jac, where we discuss the first romcom I ever made, and what Shakespeare's Hamlet means to me.
We'll be back next week with Amy's co-host, Jac, to talk about the hit fantasy romance series, A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR).
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Erin, co-host of The Fic List, joins to discuss Fan Fiction as a whole.
We discuss how transformative works have been around for far longer than we had a term for them, the difference between fan fiction and adaptation, and how the public perception of the form is changing. Tangents include Erin's first fan fiction, how Harry Styles and One Direction shaped a new era of fan fiction (and traditional publishing), and the idea of anonymity in fandom.
Heading to New York Comic Con? So is Erin! Join her, the rest of The Fic List team, and previous You Are What You Love guest Berklie Novak-Stolz at their panel on the history of fan fiction. Information on the panel can be found here.
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Mike Schubert, host of The Newest Olympian, join to discuss the book series we've been sleeping on all along, Percy Jackson and The Olympians.
We discuss how Mike started reading the series for the first time as an adult, the idea of genuine goodness in Percy and his friends, and what the books can still teach us after childhood. Tangents include positivity in fandom, representation of mental health and family dynamics, and why Rick Riordan is such a good guy.
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Percy Jackson experts, best friends, and co-hosts of the Seaweed Brain podcast, Erica and Carter, join to discuss the incredible children's series, Percy Jackson and The Olympians.
We discuss how Erica and Carter bonded over the books growing up, the groundbreaking ways Rick Riordan represented mental health and family dynamics, and the most important lessons they took away from the series. Tangents include banned books, the importance of yielding, and the true definition of a hero.
Next week, Mike Schubert from The Newest Olympian returns for his take on the books!
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Maddie, crocheter, fangirl, and writer joins to talk about the international boyband sensation, *NSYNC.
We discuss how band brought her comfort decades after they released their last album, the impact of boybands across generations, and how the band's treatment and response to it can strengthen our sense of empathy. Tangents include which boyband is winning the nostalgia era, why fan relationships matter so much, and why teenage girls deserve more respect.
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Sean Barnett, writer, director, and actor joins to talk about the musical internet sensation, Team Starkid.
We discuss how the theatre company helped Sean understand the idea and possibility of a multi-hyphenate, how the outlandish comedy matched his personality, and the way Team Starkid shaped the internet. Tangents include the importance of being silly on stage, the fantasy of a future family Team Starkid allowed, and the connection the internet allows us to form with the artists who make what we love.
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Harrison Prince, writer and host of the upcoming Ruff Boys podcast, returns to talk about the Young Adult Sci-Fi series, The Pendragon Adventure by D.J. MacHale.
We discuss how the books made Harrison a better person, the craft of a team behind a book, and how D.J. MacHale was the first author that helped Harrison understand brand recognition. Tangents include whether social media is good for book lovers, the value of biographies, and the trust you put in writers you love.
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Harrison Prince, writer and host of the upcoming Ruff Boys podcast, joins to talk about the Young Adult Sci-Fi series, The Pendragon Adventure by D.J. MacHale.
We discuss how the books helped Harrison escape during a tumultuous time, the way the first book's format broke the rules of writing, and how the series helped Harrison to start to hone his own craft.Tangents include whether books have to be good to be worthwhile, controversial reader takes, and Matthew McConaughey.
We'll be back next week with part 2 of this episode!
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Tyler Hyrchuk, founding member of Lengthy Tangent and producer, writer, and voice actor for the upcoming audio drama Peculiar Radio, joins to talk about the children's book "Grandma and the Pirates."
We discuss how Tyler's understanding of performance changed as he grew older, how he found his place as a voice actor rather than an on screen performer, and how parroting other people's comedy gave him confidence. Tangents include the craft behind improv, committing to the bit, and, unfortunately, Dane Cook.
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Tyler Hyrchuk, founding member of Lengthy Tangent and producer, writer, and voice actor for the upcoming audio drama Peculiar Radio, joins to talk about the children's book "Grandma and the Pirates."
We discuss how memorizing the audiobook sparked a love for performance, how mimicking the author's performance helped Tyler understand storytelling, and the balance of art and math in education. Tangents include problem solving in the internet age, impressing parents and peers, and if it's possible to beat modern video games.
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During our season break, things have shifted in the entertainment industry. The WGA strike has continued, and SAG-AFTRA has joined them on the picket line in the fight for a fair deal with the AMPTP. In this special episode, I'm joined by four WGA members, Elyse Morales, George Ghanem, Kyle Lau, and Charlotte Austin Johnson.
We talk about how each of them became working writers and members of the WGA, their personal experiences in the industry and what they're fighting for while on strike, and the moments in media that inspired them to become writers in the first place.
Donate to The Entertainment Community Fund, and find out how to join the picket line: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/take-action/stand-with-writers
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Merete Mohs, founding member of Lengthy Tangent and producer, writer, and voice actor for the upcoming audio drama Peculiar Radio, returns to talk about Stephen King's 7 book series, The Dark Tower.
We discuss how Stephen King's writing transported her to new worlds, how her tastes have changed and developed since, and how our creative journeys can be sparked by envy of a really good thing. Tangents include Merete's love of travel, how she wants her kids to see the world, and how creative passions can start before you realize what's happening.
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Merete Mohs, founding member of Lengthy Tangent and producer, writer, and voice actor for the upcoming audio drama Peculiar Radio, joins to talk about Stephen King's 7 book series, The Dark Tower.
We discuss how the books took time to grow on her but helped Merete return to reading, the way it was the first time she remembered not trusting that characters would make it to the end of the adventure, and how her reading habits have changed since she started the series. Tangents include whether it's harder to make audiences laugh or cry, the importance of Johnny Knoxville, and how life changes when you become a parent.
We'll be back with part 2 next week!
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Alex C. Telander, writer and creator of the audio fiction podcasts Circe and The Ostium Network, joins to talk about the cultural juggernaut that is The X-Files.
We discuss how the show was inspired by Twin Peaks and went on to inspire other cult classics, the dichotomy between wanting to believe and being grounded in science, and how the show helped Alex meet his wife. Tangents include fan convention culture, the beauty of DVD box sets, and what we'd like to see in an X-Files reboot.
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Mary Frances Noser, actor, writer, and educator, returns to discuss the worldwide phenomenon children's series, Harry Potter.
We unpack Mary Frances' relationship with the books in the face of J.K. Rowling's public views, Harry Potter's representation of women, and Mary Frances' own connection to the Chosen One Narrative. Tangents include fan fiction, the true nature of evil, and how children's stories can help us navigate darkness in the abstract.
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Mary Frances Noser, actor, writer, and educator, joins to discuss the worldwide phenomenon children's series, Harry Potter.
We discuss how the book series helped Mary Frances through her struggles with dyslexia, the moral failings of the adults in the Harry Potter universe, and the particulars of Draco Malfoy's upbringing. Tangents include the fandom surrounding the franchise, navigating an adult relationship with the books, and the complexities of finding a place to belong.
We'll be back with part 2 of this episode next week.
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Meghan Fitzmartin, writer for television shows like The CW's Supernatural, DC Comics' Tim Drake: Robin, and the new animated film, Justice League x RWBY Superheroes & Huntsmen Part 1, returns to talk about the television adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World.
We discuss how The Lost World being accessible was important to Meghan's journey with television, how the show's cancellation was her first insight to television as a business, and her journey from youth pastor to television writer. Tangents include using fandom as a short hand for personal interactions, Meghan's personal relationship with religion, and the day she had to tell her therapist about Destiel.
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Meghan Fitzmartin, writer for television shows like The CW's Supernatural, DC Comics' Tim Drake: Robin, and the new animated film, Justice League x RWBY Superheroes & Huntsmen Part 1, joins to talk about the television adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World.
We discuss how Meghan found the show while living in Florida when she first had a television in her house, how Marguerite helped her feel strong, and how mornings watching The Lost World helped her find her place in the world. Tangents include the nuances of ship wars, how fandom can be an inherited trait, and, of course, Dean Winchester.
We'll be back next Wednesday with part 2 of this episode!
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J.K. Robbins, Creator of Lengthy Tangent's upcoming audio drama, "Peculiar Radio," returns to talk about the cult classic, Twin Peaks.
We discuss how the show spoke to J.K.'s love for the darkness underneath small towns, the way the show influenced other work including his own, and his feelings on Season 3, the return to Twin Peaks. Tangents include small towns versus big cities, the way we can move at our own pace without feeling guilty, and the stories that come out of the parts of the country that are often overlooked.
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J.K. Robbins, Creator of Lengthy Tangent's upcoming audio drama, "Peculiar Radio," joins to talk about the cult classic, Twin Peaks.
We discuss how the show created one of the first water cooler effects, the way Twin Peaks encouraged weirdness, and how Dale Cooper and Twin Peaks helped J.K. through loss. Tangents include the similarities between Dale Cooper and Don Draper, the widespread impact Twin Peaks had on the media that followed, and the perfect storm that was created by the creative team.
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Mahi, University Student, listener of the podcast, and enthusiastic enjoyer of things, joins to talk about the sitcom "The Big Bang Theory."
We talk about the way the sitcom flipped the outsider dynamic with Penny and Sheldon, the joy of watching other people be passionate about media, and how the show helped Mahi form her own taste and discover media she wouldn't have otherwise. Tangents include the importance of world building, how sitcoms can teach us humor and nuance, and Mahi's global journey to where she is now.
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Mei Rothschild, creator of the Webtoon original "Brimstones and Roses," returns to discus the animated classic, Steven Universe. This is part 2 of a two part episode.
We talk about how Steven Universe inspired Mei's journey as an artist, how she built her own following through fan art, and how an anonymous hate message about her Steven Universe art drove her to sharpen her skills when it came to body diversity in her art. Tangents include what it's like to have your own fans after being one for so long, how fandom can be toxic, and the era of Tumblr ask blogs.
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Mei Rothschild, creator of the Webtoon original "Brimstones and Roses," joins to discus the animated classic, Steven Universe.
We talk about how the show took steps for diversity on screen, how Steven's exploration of his own heritage represented a diasporic experience, and how the show broke ground in both style and subject matter. Tangents include how diverse media is held to an almost impossible standard, why adults aren't allowed to enjoy things for the sake of enjoying them, and the constant embarrassment of being alive.
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Klaudia Amenábar, podcaster and critic, joins to talk about the anime and manga, Sailor Moon.
We talk about the differences between the various adaptations, how Klaudia watched every episode on her iPod touch and unreliable wifi, and how the show has stuck with her through every phase of her life. Tangents include the hope punk genre as a whole, Klaudia's first cosplay, and how the show helped her form connections in real life after leaving home.
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Alex Whisenhunt, writer (His Royal Fakin Highness, That Vampire Show) returns to discuss the musical TV phenomenon, Glee.
We talk about the way Glee sold the fantasy of an outcast growing to importance, how Darren Criss lived everyone's dream, and the way Glee delivered mashups in a way like no other show had. Tangents include a gritty drama reboot of the show, how Will Schuester was technically the main character, and whether something has to be critically "good" to be important.
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Alex Whisenhunt, writer (His Royal Fakin Highness, That Vampire Show) joins to discuss the musical TV phenomenon, Glee.
We talk about the way the show swept the nation as well as her town in upstate New York, the musical media that came before it, and the way Glee shaped a generation of misfits. Tangents include what life was like before the influencer, Glee’s brilliant marketing strategy, and how fandom is changing the way media is promoted today.
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Alexandra Tandon, writer and director of the horror fiction podcast All In My Head, returns to discuss the 90's TV show, Charmed. This is part 2 of a 2 part conversation.
We talk about how Charmed influenced her as a creator herself, how she discovered the online fandom for the show this past year while creating prop replicas, and how the Halliwell sisters helped her understand that being a strong woman didn't mean that you weren't a vulnerable one. Tangents include Alexandra's feelings on how the love stories wrapped up, her own creative endeavors, and her enjoyment of near reality fiction.
We'll be back next week with Klaudia Amenbar to discuss Sailor Moon!
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Alexandra Tandon, writer and director of the horror fiction podcast All In My Head, joins to talk about the 90's television show, Charmed.
We talk about how she discovered the show mid cliffhanger, how the show came into her life during her middle and high school years, and how Charmed showed her women who were powerful and in charge of their own lives, something that differed from the other TV shows she was watching at the time. Tangents include the awkward transition from middle school to high school, the importance of Alex Russo from Wizards of Waverly Place, and whether Hannah Montana's record deal would hold up in the real world.
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Ellory Smith, Emmy nominated writer and comedian, joins to discuss the global teen vampire phenomenon, Twilight. This is part 2 of a 2 part episode.
We talk about how Edward Cullen was more of a mirror for us than Bella Swan, how vampirism in Twilight mirrors the repression of teenage girls, and the idea of collective suffering. Tangents include how media can help us through grief, how as adults we romanticize childhood, and how creating an escape through media is an important endeavor.
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Ellory Smith, Emmy nominated writer and comedian, joins to discuss the global teen vampire phenomenon, Twilight.
We talk about how the books and the movies stretched through all of our formative years, the parentification of Bella Swan, and the important distinction of the books' portrayal of teen sexuality compared to the other teen media we were served at the time. Tangents include our own personal brands of comedy, the importance of female role models, and attending all girls schools growing up.
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Faith McQuinn, writer, director, and founder of Observer Pictures, joins to discuss how Lost helped shape her friendships and her taste in media as a creator.
We talk about the experience of watching a phenomenon like Lost as it aired, making friends online through the mystery of the show, and the way the creative team behind Lost made themselves accessible to the fans. Tangents include Faith’s experience at Film School, her love for Science Fiction, and sharing television through generations, both with her mother and her daughters.
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Erin, host of The Fic List podcast, joins to talk about how Green Day's seminole album, American Idiot, helped shape her journey from childhood to teenagerdome.
We talk about her experience growing up in suburbia, how pop punk helped her feel seen, and how par asocial relationships help us form our sense of self. Tangents include the tour vlogs of the early 2000's, meeting Cobra Starship, and the way pop punk helped her feel her feelings in a safe rebellious way as a kid.
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Megan Carter, actor and writer, joins to talk about the NBC hit comedy, The Good Place.
We talk about how the show gave her a positive and hilarious perspective to hold onto during a time of isolation, how the team behind the show helped her think critically about being a writer herself, and how the show's view of the afterlife helped her through loss. Tangents include Buffy the Vampire Slayer, how choices in media can leave you feeling betrayed, and how engaging in fandom can make you a better creator yourself.
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Fernando Perez, content creator and streamer, joins to talk about the adventure video game franchise, Uncharted.
We talk about how the game helped him through loss, helped build his excitement and love for video games, and how he ultimately came to the space of streaming games himself.
Tangents include the hit Denzel Washington film “Man On Fire,” enjoying things for the sake of enjoying them, and the joy of building a community that supports you, rather than giving into the echo chamber of hater culture.
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This week, host Marissa Tandon shares a special, personal episode talking about her own relationship with fandom and media, and how it shaped her into the creator she is today.
Marissa talks about how obsessing over media gave her comfort at different shifting moments in life, how the community of fandom both online and off helped her form connections, and how writing fan fiction taught her the fundamentals of writing before eventually pursuing a career in media herself.
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Torian Bracket, voice actor and narrator, joins to talk about the table top roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons.
We talk about how the game helped him build a sense of community during the pandemic and a hard life change, why he thinks D&D is the perfect actors' game, and what separates the rules lawyers from casual players. Tangents include therapy, healing through storytelling, and the magic of improv.
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Adam Mamawala, stand up comedian and podcast host, joins to talk about another comedian: Russell Peters.
We talk about learning comedy by imitation, how Russell Peters' special helped Adam find his own comedic voice, and the joy of sharing something you love with other people. Tangents include the comedians we grew up on, the magic of a small venue, and how to balance your personal relationships when you talk about them on stage.
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Travis Reaves, musician and podcast producer, joins to talk about how the National Basketball Association changed his life.
We discuss how the NBA's regular season was able to provide consistency in a time of turmoil, how Klay Thompson's injury and recovery helped Travis through his own, and how basketball might be the greatest drama on television. Tangents include how the NBA might be an Anime, friendships made through sports, and how Space Jam told the true story of Michael Jordan's retirement.
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Alyssa Esteban, podcast host and producer, joins to talk about the fantasy franchise, The Witcher.
We discuss how she went from a passive viewer to the mother of the fandom, created a community through social media with other fans of the franchise, and the core values of The Witcher. Tangents include representation in media (fantasy and otherwise), podcast vacations, and the butterfly effect of content creation.
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Sequoia Simone, podcast host and creator, joins to talk about the internet sensation, A Very Potter Musical.
We discuss how the poorly recorded YouTube parody helped Sequoia redefine her understanding of what comedy could be, brought her back into the fandom at a critical time, and started the domino effect of who she is today. Tangents include how YouTube made creative careers more accessible to people everywhere, Nerdfighteria, and the beauty of fandom as a whole.
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We'll be back next week with Alyssa Esteban!
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Marissa Ziets, who has worked on shows including The Neighborhood, joins to talk about the cult classic film, Clue.
We chatted about the first time she saw the movie, the importance of Tim Curry, and the way a board game adaptation changed the whodunnit genre. Tangents include enjoyment vs prestige, the frustration of shame attached to television viewing, and representation in media changing minds.
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Ella Watts, director and producer of audio fiction (BBC's Doctor Who: Redacted), joins to talk about the book series The Mortal Engines.
We chatted about the necessity and power of flawed female characters, escapism through fiction, and how Hester Shaw taught Ella about the complexities of love. Tangents include how Ella's fan tendencies led to working for the BBC, the importance of media overall, and the wonder of Robert Sheehan.
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Chrissy Maroon, TV writer (The CW's Riverdale) and DJ, joins to talk about the crucial horror franchise, Scream.
We chatted about the meta-ness of Scream, referential work in media, and the delight of being scared. Tangents include the amount of work that goes into making a piece of media, why we aren't being mean about movies we don't like, and the genius of stunt casting.
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We'll be back next week with Ella Watts, producer of Doctor Who Redacted!
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Christiane Jacquemetton, scientist and PhD candidate at UCLA, joins to talk about the show that changed her most: Star Trek.
We chatted about morality in media, science of the sake of science, and how Star Trek helped her return to her childhood passions. Tangents include our 15 year friendship, the different types of scientific research and discovery, and the time we got to be in a room with two generations of Spock.
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We'll be back next week with Chrissy Maroon, writer for The CW's Riverdale!
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Sarah Shachat, decorated audio fiction writer of shows like Wolf 359 and Unseen, joins to talk about her relationship with The Lord of the Rings.
We chatted about reading The Hobbit in elementary school, escaping to somewhere that it was okay to be smart, and her experience with collaborative fan fiction writing. Tangents include whether prequels ever work, how our relationship with fandom has changed since we have become creators ourselves, and how to learn to spot the flaws in your favorite thing.
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Berklie (@icaruspendragon), content creator and fandom educator, joins this week to talk about the long enduring CW show, Supernatural.
We chatted about her first experience with fan fiction, her mission to make everyone feel at home in fandom, and how Supernatural and the community of fandom saved her from grief after extreme loss. Tangents include handmade lists of fan fiction links, being a band kid in Alabama, and becoming Misha Collins’ arch nemesis.
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Ester Ellis, audio fiction creator and sound designer extraordinaire, joins this week to talk about the hit Netflix series, Stranger Things.
We chatted about finding fandom for the first time as an adult, viewing creative work as something to learn from and when to just enjoy it, and why people can't get enough of Steve Harrington. Tangents include trusting creators with their own work, Ester's relationship with D&D, and whether Reese Witherspoon's movie "Wild" skipped the best parts of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail.
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David K. Barnes, creator of Wooden Overcoats joins to talk about the enduring television show, Doctor Who.
We chatted about the kindness of The Doctor, the incredible legacy of the show, and how David went from being a childhood fan of the show to writing for multiple Doctors as an adult. Tangents include how the best ideas are often born out of the crisis of a deadline, the power of media making you feel less alone, and what it’s like to be too smart for your own good.
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We'll be back next week with Ester Ellis!
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Molly Burdick (co-host of Pod & Prejudice) joins to talk about the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical.
We chatted about how the Zac Efron/Vanessa Hudgens career maker helped Molly discover her own love of theatre, how that helped her find the career she has today, and how Disney Channel as whole shaped a generation. Tangents include camp nicknames, the one celebrity that left Marissa tongue tied, and what age we stop watching things "ironically" and start watching them because we enjoy them.
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Daniel Kibblesmith, TV and comic book writer, and children's book author, joins me to talk about The Wizard of Speed and Time by Mike Jitlov.
We chatted about the Ocean's Eleven nature of making movies, the Blockbuster to Netflix evolution, and how creative endeavors can make you feel like the hero of your own story.
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Ashley Quach, writer, director, and children's book illustrator joins me to talk about John Finnemore and his radio drama work, including Cabin Pressure.
We chatted about media that helps you feel less lonely, the genius of two people plays, and how Benedict Cumberbatch should be doing more comedy. Tangents include the story of how we met, falling asleep to podcasts, and the horror of meeting strangers in real life.
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Gabriel Urbina, writer, director, and man of many hats join me to take a big bite out of Buffy The Vampire Slayer.
We chatted about being the only fan of something in town, following in a creator's footsteps, and whether you can separate the writer from the work. Tangents include: the midnight showing of The Avengers, whether absolute power corrupts absolutely, and whether Community would exist without Buffy.
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We'll be back next week with Ashley Quach!
We are back with Lauren Passell, founder of Tink Media and Podcast The Newsletter. Lauren, ever the overachiever, chose two topics: Calvin & Hobbes, and Disney.
We chatted about Calvin Ball, learning how to let your imagination set you apart from the crowd, and the wonderful world of Disney. Tangents include: the age girls get mean, being an only child, and an epic parenting conundrum.
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We'll be back next Wednesday with Gabriel Urbina!
Mike Schubert of Potterless, The Newest Olympian, Modern Muckraker, and many other wonderful podcasts joins me this week to answer my big question: what piece of media changed who you are as a person? Mike thought a bit outside the box and chose the first time he saw Bo Burnham live.
We chatted about creating without restrictions, serving an audience, and how jealous we are of guys who can do everything well. Tangents include: apologizing when you're wrong, the secrets to good conversational podcasts, and peak 2010 culture.
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We'll be back next Wednesday with Lauren Passell of Podcast The Newsletter!
For our first episode, I sat down with Lauren Grace Thompson -- writer, producer, and voice actor. Lauren is the voice of Kat Wright on That Vampire Show, and chose Supernatural as her piece of media that helped form the person she is today. We chatted about fan works, Lauren's accidental invention of commercial free television, and why we related to strong male characters as teenage girls.
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We'll be back next Wednesday with Mike Schubert, host of The Newest Olympian!
Every Wednesday, Host Marissa Tandon sits down with a new guest to answer one question: what piece of media changed who you are as a person forever? Each guest brings a new answer, and over the course of the conversation, tries to do something we forget how to do as adults. Be honest and passionate about the one deeply nerdy thing at the core of themselves. Whether it's a billionaire trapped in a cave building a suit of armor, or a teenage girl who finds out she's supposed to stake the undead after class, everyone has a character that made them feel seen for the first time. Each conversation, we try to get to the heart of the piece of media you love so much, because ultimately, you are what you love.
New episodes every Wednesday. You can follow us on social media at tandonshows, and visit our website at tandonproductions.com