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You know that one movie/comic/TV series/book/video game you're obsessed with? Us too. That's why each week this podcast explores a different fandom and discusses why it's so beloved, significant and worth your time.
Join us as we find out what makes being a fan so fantastic.
We know, the title of this episode could be the title of every episode of every podcast ever. In this instance, however, we're specifically discussing things within nerdom and media, and whether or not we think they're overrated, underrated, or just plain rated. Give it a listen and reflect on how underrated these hosts are, and how cool and cute they must be in real life.
You know that feeling where you're playing a video game and you think, "This should be a movie or a TV show"? So do we! We're talking about the video game franchises we'd like to see made into movie/TV franchises. Preferably by a studio that will push too much content, establish new lore that takes away from the feeling and intent of the original, and bleed it for every last cent in every imaginable market. What could go wrong?
The reading kind, to be clear. Like with graphic novels and manga. Did you think we meant comedians? Is there an audience for that? Are you turned off to the episode now that it's about Batman instead of Seinfeld? Honestly if it gets us a few extra listens we'll pivot and become a comedy podcast—we're that insecure.
Spielberg. Kubrick. Scorsese. These are the last names of thousands of people in America. They also happen to be the last names of some really good directors. But which director is the best ever? We're tackling this unanswerable question with unconventional methods and unconsistent criteria. Lights (just pretend), camera (we know, it's an audio format), action (its already recorded and edited)!
That's right, we're drafting things! Some nerdy, some commonplace, all subjective. We've never argued more than this episode, and we're still arguing about it a week after recording. Our friendship has been shaken to its core, all for your entertainment. Enjoy!
2023 came and went, and we tried/saw/read/played/consumed lots of new things (new to us, at least). Hear about which movie, TV show, video game, and book we each enjoyed the most this year. If you're lucky, you may even hear about what we're looking forward to in 2024 (luck has nothing to do with it, it's all there, just listen).
It's crazy that television got the nickname "boob tube" before the advent of the internet and before more unsavory industries had the chance to apply it elsewhere. Despite our parents' best efforts, TV played a big role in our childhoods and has maintained some status ever since. Tackling the topic is a tough task, but we three hosts are just delusional enough to think people may want to hear about the shows we've watched. Come along for the ride!
Remember books? They're those things a happier version of yourself used to read. With so many options and opinions, getting into the hobby can be daunting, so let us be your bumbling, ignorant, well-meaning guides. No matter how you read—and yes, listening counts as reading—books are probably better for your eyes, brain, and soul than whatever else you usually waste your time with. Unless you like model trains or something similar. That seems like a wholesome pastime.
or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Play to Relax. Cozy games have been trending, and with falling leaves, dropping temperatures, and perpetual darkness, you deserve some hearty, wholesome escapism. Find out what makes a game cozy, which ones you should know about, and why they might be just the thing to soothe your digital delinquency. Bundle up. Kick back. Settle in. Power on.
Close out this scary season with freaky fun facts and figures for frightening friends, family, fans, and foes. We're offering an expansive spread of knowledge, including nuggets from scary movies, AI cannibalism, real cannibalism, and the scariest topic of all: etymology. Happy Halloween from EFFH!
If you're the type of person who actively seeks out opportunities to trick their amygdala into a fear response to generate adrenaline and other fun hormones, you probably have enjoyed or would enjoy a horror video game. Join us as we talk about what we love, what we hate, and what we in-between feel about this distinct genre.
Bigfoot. Yetis. The Loch Ness Monster. What do these things have in common? You guessed it: they're all featured in the romantic fanfiction we're writing (you won't believe who Bigfoot ends up with). Other than that, they also happen to be cryptids. Tune in to hear about some lesser-known cryptids from North America, or to find out what the heck a cryptid is.
There's hardly anything more appropriate for Halloween season than a scary movie, and whether you're a bright-eyed beginner to the genre or a jaded, weathered, desensitized veteran, there's always going to be more to enjoy. We'll let you know what to watch based on how numb you are to external stimuli. Happy haunting!
"Let's watch, a Disney Channel Movie!" You're invited to the first (and possibly only) EFFH DCOM Film Festival. We're bringing our curated lists of movies to the table and telling you why you should care. Opinions will be heard, nostalgia will be stirred, genre lines will be blurred. So pop that corn and cling to the vestiges of a childhood that was gone before you knew how good you had it.
Prepare for trouble, and make it... triple? We're tackling the question that Pokémon fans have been wrestling with for decades: Which generation of Pokémon is the best? Thanks to our sophisticated rating criteria, we're able to definitively answer that question (none of us actually have the same answer).
Yeah, we're thinking we're back! Come re-get to know us for the first time again, now through the lens of our favorite movies—our Rushmores, if you will (the big rock in South Dakota, not the Wes Anderson movie, which didn't make our lists). We also discuss the most overrated movies, with takes ranging all the way from hot to tepid. Enjoy, and make sure to come to our panel at FanX! September 23rd, 5:00.
Hold out your hand, it's quite cool...It's a little surreal that we've made it to this point, but the fated day has arrived. Amazon's LOTR series Rings of Power has officially premiered leaving us with a lot to explore, discuss, and unpack. We'll tell you what we loved, what we didn't expect, and what's coming next. Join us on a very momentous and special episode of EFFH and I promise you we'll discuss who we think The Stranger is, the best DCOMs ever, and why Canada keeps this podcast afloat.
ONII-CHAN! Are you here to listen to some offensively hot takes about all your favorite anime, maybe get your feelings hurt, and possibly feel secretly validated? Perfect, you're just in time. Nothing is sacred as we plumbs of anime's darkest fears. We also discuss Guitar Hero III, dub vs. sub, and Mel Gibson as your landlord?
With another, another Fantastic Four movie on the horizon, we got one step ahead of Marvel took casting into our own pale, clammy hands. And honestly, not that bad. You'll be pleasantly surprised, listener (probably not). Either way, join us as we discuss a very cancellable Fantastic Four, the importance of Dr. Doom, and Ned's Declassified.
What it do, 2022? It really has already been a banger of a year when it comes to new movies, games, and shows. So we decided to (very haphazardly) unpack it all for you. You're so welcome, fans. We've got The Batman, we've got Johnny Depp cutting your hair, and we've definitely got IBS.
P.S. If you are a listener from outside the US, we'd love to know, we're prepared to cater to you in a very desperate way.
We're back (sorry). And so is Comic Con, carrying the weight of a new Lord of the Rings series, a very bloated MCU, and a great deal more. We're here to unpack it all (again, sorry). As long as you're here, stay awhile and listen in as we dissect troubled fast-food icons, Van Helsing, and Etsy? Missed you.
This is an exciting one, friends. In this episode, we take a stroll through the ages of video games past and explore the soundtracks that have captivated us for decades. Lucky for you, we've already included all the music throughout the episode! So just find your favorite beanbag chair and soak up the most iconic scores from the 90s to today. Also discussed, which US presidents' have pooped their pants, ASMR with Beans from Even Stevens, and do we actually have a listener from Brussels? Like seriously man, if you exist, tell us.
Every year, thousands of geeks swarm downtown SLC for the annual convention, FanX. Wanna know why? Whether you're a diehard cosplayer or just wanna know what the heck goes on behind those convention doors, this one's for you. Listen in as we discuss the best cosplays of the con, a life-affirming celebrity encounter, and Fog Horn Leg Horn. After two years away, it's good to be back, FanX.
As always, a huge thank you and shout out to FanX for the amazing event this year!
Take a seat, draw seven cards, and join us...for what is surprisingly our lengthiest episode, as we discuss Magic the Gathering, Pokemon, and Yugioh; the trading card games that have ruled our lives and wallets from the shadows for decades. From reminiscing on Kudos bars to unspeakable Star Wars fan art, listen in!
Sorry for the intermission...WE'RE BACK, BABY! EFFH has returned with our 50th episode, where we discuss who is, in fact, the most useless, idiotic, and ineffectual superhero of all time. Join us as we talk about small-time villainy, fried chicken, and the timeline of Stephen Hawking's infidelity. It's good to be back.
Anime is a massive, amazing, odd, and complex beast. In an attempt to provide you with some kind of roadmap or orientation, we present to you a guide through anime. Follow us as we discuss the highest highs and lower lows of anime television, try to dissuade one another, and endure the Ice Age Baby.
Ultimate Duels is back with more mashups and throwdowns in more unique ways. We've got Kong, Optimus Prime, Team Avatar, and so many others. So join us as we debate who will reign supreme and what we think of our German listeners.
We've got a lot to unpack here. After the release of Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker, we were left with a complete saga, several questions, and a whole bunch of emotions. On this jam-packed episode, we explore what Star Wars means in the wake of Episode IX, our definitive rankings for the Star Wars films, and the controversial and timeless track "Jedi Rocks". Join us, won't you?
From the glaringly obvious to the brilliantly disguised, on this episode, we break down your favorite fandoms and uncover what inspired, influenced and outright set the table for them. Star Wars, Chronicles of Narnia, Dragon Ball and much more are explored. So pull up a chair and let's pull back the curtain!
After an overly long summer's nap, your resident fans, Eli, Jaren, and Jayson, are back and fully prepared to overwhelm you with the myriad of nerd news we missed over the last several months. Disney's D23, Comic-Con, FanX, E3, and so much more are all covered in this exhaustive episode of Every Fan for Himself. We hope you missed us as much as we missed literally everything from the last five months, but hey, it's real good to be back.
DESTINY ARRIVES. After 11 years of intense, careful universe building from everyone involved with the MCU, it all comes down to this. Avengers: Endgame! Join us on this special episode where we give our predictions, theories, and educated guesses as to what will happen in this final Marvel chapter. We're talking who dies, who lives, time travel, quantum realms, and an inordinate amount of homework before you see the movie. Listen and prepare!
Pull up a seat, whip open your browser, and prepare for an exhibition. The X-Men are staples of superhero cinema with Hugh Jackman and Ian McKellen, but on this episode, Every Fan for Himself breathes fresh life into the story of your favorite mutants. Join us as we discuss the most outlandish and solid castings, the most grammatically challenging love story, and elderly-administered acupuncture.
Games have a way of testing skill, pushing our problem-solving minds, and building relationships like nothing else. On this episode of EFFH, we discuss the amazing time we had at a board gaming convention, the beauty of board games in our personal lives, and corn? Join us, won't you?
When the nominations for the 2019 Oscar were announced, I think the world let out a collective "Huh?". And while many of the nominees were well deserved and awesome, so many left us wishing for so much more. Join us as we take on the frustrations of the film industry, the very best of the year in film, and our first ever in-house fan fiction.
To commemorate Valentine's Day, Every Fan has considered and compiled a heartfelt episode about the most memorable (and our favorite) romances, love stories, and couples across the board. Whether you dig love or not, you'll find something you adore here. Join us as we discuss the state of modern romances in media, the relationships we try to emulate, and how we feel about the Pink Ranger.
Do you remember your first time playing Super Smash Bros? Who did you play as, who did you lose to, and why, after 20 years, are we still so obsessed with this unique, colossal game? Join us in reminiscing about where Super Smash Bros all began, where it has taken us, and why isn't Waluigi in Ultimate? We'll also discuss future Smash characters, Shyamalan's Glass, and How to Catfish a Predator.
As we set off into the dawn of 2019 and all the promise it holds for fans everywhere, we've got to look back and pay our respects (or death wishes) to 2018. Bests, worsts and most memorable moments are all included, as well as some of our bold predictions for 2019. Join us in this new chapter of Every Fan for Himself!
Board up your doors, hide under your covers, and cling to this podcast...All Hallows' Eve may have come and gone, but scary stories are eternal. Join us on a very special and spooky episode of Reddit's creepiest, literature's most eerie, and country music's most hopeful. GET SPOOKED, FANS!
Who knew that the world's favorite plumber was such an athlete? From tennis to golf, and all the way to the Olympics, Mario and his gang love to get physical. Join us as we reminisce on Mario's most spectacular sporty games, reconcile with enemies from our past, and discover the beauty of Greco-Roman wrestling.
This is one jam-packed episode. One of our biggest, most heated, and inclusive shows is all about duels, face-offs, and battles between the universe's most spectacular and powerful characters. Wizards, superheroes, Pokemon and nearly everything you can think of is included. Join us as we rigorously debate who the most powerful beings are in all your favorite realms are. There will be brawling, there will be blood, and there will be KFC. Tune in!
You stream them, you binge them, and you love them. Superheroes TV series have exploded onto the scene like they never have before. But with so much comic book content on Netflix, Hulu, and others, are we getting a little too spoiled? Join us as we discuss the best superhero TV show, where are Marvel and DC headed with streaming, and who is touching your feet. This is EFFH!
Adore them or shun them, video games are everywhere. And as with any kind of game, the better you get, the more people notice you. Enter: eSports. Join us as we deconstruct the history of professional gaming, the stars and games that excite us, and why this may be the future of sporting events. EFFH is back!
It's COMIC CON season in SLC, and you can bet that EFFH was there to celebrate in full regalia. Join us as we recap all the most memorable moments, the social importance of comic conventions, and one very overheated Star Wars boom operator. All fans welcome!
Every Fan for Himself is back and blazing into your ears with one of the greatest video games of all time, The Legend of Zelda. Across the numerous games, EFFH weaves together your favorite characters, triumphs, and moments from these classic adventures in Hyrule. Grab your Master Sword and join us on a sprawling look at Link, Zelda, and Ganon!
In our very special 30th episode, EFFH is in an all-out sprint down the road to Avengers: Infinity War! Tune in to hear our predictions, pontifications, and overall excitement about the biggest movie event of the year. Phineas and Ferb's run-in with Wolverine, a sprawling list of who will live and who will die in Infinity War, and Smashmouth will all be covered in episode 30!
Keep your friends close and your podcasts closer, because after a brief hiatus, EFFH returns with a big and bad episode about the most famous and most popular, big and bad guys and gals throughout every avenue of pop culture. Please join us on our journey discussing best villains of every sort, the timelessness of Sky High, and Eli's decent Mickey Mouse impersonation.
Ready your repulsors and sharpen your swords because in this episode, EFFH tackles the biggest, baddest and most absurd weapons and items in the Marvel and DC comics. Come along as we discuss the never-ending one-upmanship of powerful relics, Avengers: Infinity War speculation, and The Boy Who Lived facing off against everyone's favorite galactic purple tyrant.
Pull out your Poké balls and your fingerless gloves, but it's time to catch some Pokémon. Join us as finally give our full thoughts on Black Panther, reminisce about our former days of Poké-glory, and ultimately determine who is better with kids: Gandalf of Dumbledore? Tune in!
Calling all tabletop, strategy, board, party, and card gamers: this episode is for you! EFFH chronicles the best of the best in terms of games. Favorites from a myriad of categories, fantasy games of every sort, and request that you tell us your favorite games, this episode requires your participation! Join us and game on!
Long live the King! For our 25th episode, EFFH gives full coverage of the most talked about superhero of the 2018, Black Panther. Come along as we discuss, Wakanda, its adversaries, and the origins of T'Challa. As always, enjoy a hand-picked fanfic, the Black Panther love story you WON'T hear, and a truly wild Unrelated-Unrelated.
You might have guessed it, but you may not believe it.....we are recasting Star Wars! After receiving lots of wonderful feedback, we figured we'd take another swing at everyone's favorite ensemble a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Accompany us and our modern casts, as well as selling Luke off to the loathsome crimelord, addressing all the new movie trailers, and discussing the legitimacy of Quailman.
Though we are off to a cracking start, the best is yet to come by way of 2018's coolest, biggest, and most significant nerdy moments. Be it the mystery of Solo: A Star Wars Story, the future of Marvel, or a demented Harry Potter/DBZ crossover, come along as we attempt to look ahead at the things most exciting and noteworthy this year!
AND WE'RE BACK! Though we've been on holiday for a lengthy amount of time, we are coming at you in 2018, with more nerdy content than ever before. Please join us as we dive into the origins, customs, and abilities of your favorite monastic galaxy warriors. In all their glory, we discuss coolest light side force powers, the Jedi code, and forbidden loves within the Order itself! It's good to be back.
Be it the highlight or lowlight of your nerdy existence, 2017 was packed to the brim with memorable content and creations for everybody! In the final episode of the year, EFFH discuss favorite movies, tv, video games, some of the more forgettable moments within nerdom (or even the moments we wish we could forget), and of course, the burning hotbed of controversy that is The Last Jedi! Join us, won't you, as we wave goodbye to one year and welcome the next!
People of Middle-earth! Our 20th episode finds EFFH returning to the intricate and huge realm of Tolkien's universe and specifically, right where we left off a few episodes ago, only this time we're focusing on how men and elves came to be, and how they connect to some of your favorite LOTR characters. Sally forth with us for a man-elf love story, discover who the Dunedain really are, and a face-off between the galaxy's whiniest bad boys.
Rejoice! The time has finally come! The most anticipated film of the year is upon us, and EFFH is going to help you reign in Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi with all the speculation, prediction, and excitement you could possibly hope for! Tune in for Rey's potential parentage, Snoke's prospective identity and a Star Wars fanfic you'll wish was canon!
Whether they are your favorite movies or your snobby film friend won't shut up about them, Studio Ghibli has produced some of the greatest animated films of all time. In our 18th episode, we journey through the fantastical mind of Hayao Miyazaki and his beautiful creations. So please join us in discussing animation, underwhelming fanfic, and which sci-fi doctor would be better suited to you.
We all know the story of the Fellowship and the One Ring, but how about earlier? Like much earlier.....like the creation of all life on Middle-earth! Join EFFH, as we dive into the origins of good and evil in Tolkien's universe, into the depths of The Silmarillion, and into Duck Dodgers' catastrophic capacities.
Alright, you DC fans, emerge from your respective Batcaves or Fortresses of Solitude and enjoy our latest episode about the peacekeeping powerhouses that form the Justice League. Join us as we peer into the legacy of the League including its most recent film debut, some of its coolest timelines, as well as some of its lesser-known heroes, and please, leave room for some KFC.
You know them, you love them, you whistle them: the best original film scores! EFFH brings some of the most iconic themes and composers to the table in this musical episode. Join our discussion on the unfailing John Williams, underrated scores, and Eli's idol: Tom Jones.
Grab some onion and banana juice and get into the Avatar State because it's time for some bending! EFFH dissects and reminisces on one of the greatest television shows of all time, Avatar: The Last Airbender. Climb aboard as the gang discusses every bending specializations, our favorite characters and episodes, and Jayson's potential for soup-bending.
Time to get spooky! It's the wild Halloween episode, and EFFH escorts you through not one, but THREE eerie fanfics, reminisces on nerdiest Halloweens past, and a Soviet politician ruins a perfectly good Unrelated Unrelated. Plug in, unwind and get creepy!
Halloween draws near, and with it, our bloodlust grows! Come along as we delve into our favorite scary movie classics and what makes them so great. Listen in as the gang talks about the best horror films of all time, spooky fan-fiction, and the formidableness of Ewoks.
On this special double feature episode, we take our deep-seated love for Stranger Things in one hand, and our newly found love for Dungeons & Dragons, and blend them into one, since they already seem to go together like two peas in a podcast. Join us as we prepare ourselves for season 2 of Stranger Things, make a case for D&D to the wary nerd, and seek solace in John Wick's surprisingly tender embrace.
It's spooky season, fans! So pull out your wands and grimoires as we greet October with a little bit of the wizarding world of Harry Potter. Tune in as we read the best worst fan fiction ever, discuss some of our favorite characters and creatures from HP, and Jayson tries to smuggle a puppy with webbed-feet into Hogwarts.
Family, isn't it about...crime fighting? Batman's nearest and dearest associates, wards, and counterparts are jampacked into this sprawling episode. Join the family as we navigate the many Robins, Batgirls, and the one and only Bat-Cow.
Salt Lake Comic Con has descended upon us, and EFFH regales listeners with all the guts, glory, and prosthetics. Inspiring panels, noteworthy cosplays, Unrelated-Unrelated's with celebrities, and at least two Gimlis are all discussed on this special episode!
EFFH begs the question, if LOTR was recast in 2017, who would play who? Opinions are hurled, eyes are rolled, and the hobbits will never be the same! Join us as we tackle Star Wars IX's new director, Ian McKellan's perfection, and Harrison Ford crashing your wedding.
The grim reaper pays EFFH a visit as we grapple with some of our favorite and most memorable deaths throughout nerdom! Join us and prepare for two Jokers, Boba Fett's lackluster demise, and the Pokémon/Harry Potter showdown you didn't ask for!
DC and Marvel both have big, bad multiverses in which countless versions of countless heroes and villains inhabit. On today's reserve episode, EFFH tries to account for a handful of them all whilst explaining their origins and roles in the comics. Also, some juicy fan fiction is dished out, communism rears its oddly formed head, and the enigmatic Larry of Teen Titans is broached.
On our first ever Reserve episode, Every Fan plunges into the stirring world of fan fiction, and discusses real-life vigilantes as well as their impact from the Civil War to our modern day. Join us as we explore genre crossovers, the admirable "Bike Batman", and Edna Mode's tenderness.
The Dark Side of the force abounds in this episode, as EFFH gives an extensive look at the Sith through its history, culture, and force abilities. Plus, we discuss Miyazaki and Obi-Wan Kenobi movie news, Darth Chaka Khan, and ideal hand-to-hand combat instructors.
EFFH takes a more in depth look at women in fiction and nerdom, as we discuss our favorite female heroes, the chill-inducing death of the Witch King of Angmar, and Darth Sidious' prostate.
Join us on our very first episode as we discuss Comic-Con, our top three superhero films, and R2-D2's merit as a father.