Show overview
Fandom Shmandom launched in 2025 and has put out 36 episodes, alongside 2 trailers or bonus episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 45 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 3m and 1h 30m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language TV & Film show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 18 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Sam Williams & Sierra Obermark.
From the publisher
Welcome to Fandom Shmandom, the podcast where your hosts, Sam and Sierra, dive deep into the fandoms you know and love (or maybe need to catch up on!).This isn't just a nostalgic trip; it's a mission. Each season, Sam and Sierra pick a massive, active, or beloved fandom that's about to drop a huge new release—be it a movie, TV show, game, or book. Think Star Wars, the next phase of the MCU, a new Zelda entry, or the latest version of Avatar: The Last Airbender.Over the season, they'll guide you through the essentials:The Lore: Breaking down the canon, the world-building, and the history you need to know.The Essentials: What to watch, read, or play to be ready for the new launch.The Theories: Diving into the wild, the brilliant, and the totally bonkers fan predictions.The Culture: Discussing the community, the controversies, and the lasting impact of the franchise.Whether you're a lifelong veteran who wants to relive the classics or a complete newbie who needs a crash course before opening night, Fandom Shmandom is your ultimate prep guide.Current and Past Seasons:Season 1: Stranger ThingsSeason 2: Star WarsFollow us on social media:Instragram: @FandomShmandomPodTikTok: @FandomShmandomPodYouTube: @FandomShmandomPod
Latest Episodes
View all 36 episodesMaul: Shadow Lord - Part 2
Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi
Star Wars: Anakin Skywalker
Maul: The Shadow Lord - Part 1
Star Wars: Ahsoka Tano & Padme Amidala
S2 Ep 11Star Wars: Darth Maul
Welcome to Fandom Shmandom, the Fandom Podcast that covers everything you love and more.Star Wars expert Garrett once again joins Sam and Sierra for this character deep dive episode. Tune in to learn all about the double-sworded Sith, his backstory, his motivations, and how he's been depicted throughout the different media.Check out our socials, where we'll share which episodes of the show we're covering in which podcast episode.Follow us on social media:Instagram: @FandomShmandomPodTikTok: @FandomShmandomPod
S2 Ep 10Star Wars: Clone Wars & Revenge of the Sith
Welcome to Fandom Shmandom, the Fandom Podcast that covers everything you love and more.Sam and Sierra conclude their journey through the prequels by wrapping up the final movie, Revenge of the Sith, and the Clone Wars TV show. They discuss where the show and the film don't align and what to take away from both for the upcoming Darth Maul show.Check out our socials, where we'll share which episodes of the show we're covering in which podcast episode.Follow us on social media:Instagram: @FandomShmandomPodTikTok: @FandomShmandomPod
S2 Ep 9Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith
Welcome to Fandom Shmandom, the Fandom Podcast that covers everything you love and more.Sam and Sierra are joined by Nicole from Revelio podcast to talk about the final of the prequel movies: Revenge of the SithThey discuss the movie itself, the reception by the audience at the time, and how the movie has aged since. Tune in for a deep dive into Padmé's role during this movie, and whether she lived up to expectations as one of the few female key characters.Check out our socials, where we'll share which episodes of the show we're covering in which podcast episode.Follow us on social media:Instagram: @FandomShmandomPodTikTok: @FandomShmandomPod
S2 Ep 8Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Part 3
Welcome to Fandom Shmandom, the Fandom Podcast that covers everything you love and more.Sam and Sierra conclude their journey through the prequels’ greatest conflict.In this final chapter of our three-part series, we tackle the emotional wreckage of the Siege of Mandalore and the final days of the Republic. This is where the political maneuvering of Palpatine meets the personal heartbreak of our heroes.Check out our socials, where we'll share which episodes of the show we're covering in which podcast episode.Follow us on social media:Instagram: @FandomShmandomPodTikTok: @FandomShmandomPod
S2 Ep 7Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Part 2
Welcome to Fandom Shmandom, the Fandom Podcast that covers everything you love and more.Join hosts Sam and Sierra as we push deeper into the frontlines for the second installment of our Clone Wars trilogy.Now that the stage is set, we’re diving into the meat of the series—where the lines between good and evil begin to blur and the scale of the conflict reaches every corner of the Outer Rim.Check out our socials, where we'll share which episodes of the show we're covering in which podcast episode.Follow us on social media:Instagram: @FandomShmandomPodTikTok: @FandomShmandomPod
S2 Ep 6Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Part 1
Welcome to Fandom Shmandom, the Fandom Podcast that covers everything you love and more.Join hosts Sam and Sierra as they continue their journey through Star Wars content in preparation for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord."Begun, the Clone War has."Today, we launch the first installment of our three-part deep dive into the era that redefined the Star Wars galaxy: The Clone Wars. We’re heading back to where it all started—the 2008 theatrical release that introduced us to a galaxy in turmoil and a spunky Padawan named Ahsoka Tano.Check out our socials, where we'll share which episodes of the show we're covering in which podcast episode.Follow us on social media:Instagram: @FandomShmandomPodTikTok: @FandomShmandomPod
S2 Ep 5Star Wars: Attack of the Clones
Welcome to Fandom Shmandom, the Fandom Podcast that covers everything you love and more.Join hosts Sam and Sierra as they continue their journey through Star Wars content in preparation for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord.Today, our journey continues with Episode 2: Attack of the Clones, where audiences follow Anakin, Padme, and Obi-Wan Kenobi. We discuss the story, characters, as well as the reception of the movie at the time of its release, and any plot holes.Check out our socials, where we'll share which episodes of the show we're covering in which podcast episode.Follow us on social media:Instagram: @FandomShmandomPodTikTok: @FandomShmandomPod
S2 Ep 4Star Wars: Qui-Gon Jinn
Welcome to Fandom Shmandom, the Fandom Podcast that covers everything you love and more.Join hosts Sam and Sierra as they continue their journey through Star Wars content in preparation for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord.In this episode, we're doing our first character deep-dive by learning more about Qui-Gon Jin, what makes him unique among the Jedi Knights, as well as his relationship with Obi-Wan Kenobi.For the first time this season, we're joined by our expert Garett, who helps us understand Qui-Gon Jin's motivations, character development, and changes across other Star Wars media.Check out our socials, where we'll share which episodes of the show we're covering in which podcast episode.Follow us on social media:Instagram: @FandomShmandomPodTikTok: @FandomShmandomPod
S2 Ep 3Star Wars: Phantom Menace
Welcome to Fandom Shmandom, the Fandom Podcast that covers everything you love and more.Join hosts Sam and Sierra as they kick off their journey through Star Wars content in preparation for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord.We start our journey with Episode 1: Phantom Menace, where audiences were introduced to Anakin. We discuss the story, characters, as well as the reception of the movie at the time of its release and Lucas' motivation to share this story.Check out our socials, where we'll share which episodes of the show we're covering in which podcast episode.Follow us on social media:Instagram: @FandomShmandomPodTikTok: @FandomShmandomPod
S2 Ep 2Star Wars: Pre-Research Favorites
Welcome to Fandom Shmandom, the Fandom Podcast that covers everything you love and more.Join hosts Sam and Sierra as they share their favorites within the Star Wars fandom. They will revisit this at the end of the season to see if anything has changed.We hope you join us for our journey to prepare for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord release, as we recap, deep-dive, and discuss various Star Wars content.Check out our socials, where we'll share which episodes of the show we're covering in which podcast episode.Follow us on social media:Instagram: @FandomShmandomPodTikTok: @FandomShmandomPod
S2 Ep 1Star Wars: Mini Categories
Welcome to Fandom Shmandom, the Fandom Podcast that covers everything you love and more.Join hosts Sam and Sierra as they introduce the different categories they will be using during this season to break down episodes of Star Wars.We hope you join us for our journey to prepare for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord release, as we recap, deep-dive, and discuss various Star Wars content.Check out our socials, where we'll share which episodes of the show we're covering in which podcast episode.Follow us on social media:Instagram: @FandomShmandomPodTikTok: @FandomShmandomPod
KPop Demon Hunters
bonusWelcome to Fandom Shmandom, the Fandom Podcast that covers everything you love and more.K-Pop, Chaos, and Cursed Beats: Diving into K-Pop Demon HuntersThe charts have never looked so deadly. This week, Sam and Sierra are joined by Emma Mayer (@emmamshelf) to review the massive animated hit, K-Pop Demon Hunters.Inside the episode:The Review: Why this movie is a visual and musical game-changer.The Deep Dive: Our favorite scenes and character arcs.The Theories: We tackle your biggest "what-ifs" and try to solve the movie's deepest mysteries.We’re getting into the nitty-gritty: Which theories actually hold water? What was with that post-credits hint? And most importantly, who is your bias? Join us for a fun, spoiler-filled discussion about the open questions we're still obsessing over.Follow us on social media:Instagram: @FandomShmandomPodTikTok: @FandomShmandomPod
S1 Ep 18Stranger Things: Season 5 - Episode 8
Welcome to Fandom Shmandom, the Fandom Podcast that covers everything you love and more.Join hosts Sam and Sierra for their review of Stranger Things season 5 episode 8.In this episode, we bid a final farewell to Hawkins. We provide an in-depth analysis of the series finale, exploring its impact on the broader narrative and addressing the mysteries left behind. To close out, we crown our ultimate Stranger Things MVP and share our final verdict on the show's legacy.Follow us on social media:Instagram: @FandomShmandomPodTikTok: @FandomShmandomPod
S1 Ep 17Stranger Things: Season 5 - Episodes 5-7
Welcome to Fandom Shmandom, the Fandom Podcast that covers everything you love and more.Join hosts Sam and Sierra for their review of Stranger Things season 5 episodes 5-7.In this episode, we discuss the importance of the play for the finale, our theories on who might not make it, Kali's influence on the group, and fan reactions to season 5 so far.Follow us on social media:Instagram: @FandomShmandomPodTikTok: @FandomShmandomPod
Bob's Burgers: Christmas Special 2025
bonusWelcome to Fandom Shmandom, the Fandom Podcast that covers everything you love and more.Deck the halls and fire up the grill!Join hosts Sam and Sierra for our very first Christmas Special. We aren’t flying solo for this holiday feast—we’re joined by Skylar and Max from the Bob’s Credits podcast to settle the ultimate debate: Which holiday episode reigns supreme?In this episode, we:Rank every single Bob's Burgers Christmas special from "God Rest Ye Merry Gentle-Mannequins" to the present.Break down our favorite moments, songs, and Belcher family chaos.Share personal stories that prove our lives are weirdly synced up with the show’s holiday plots (it’s a little spooky, honestly).Whether you're a fan of the Bleaken or just here for the Dutch Baby, grab some cocoa and join the party!Follow us on social media:Instagram: @FandomShmandomPodTikTok: @FandomShmandomPod