Tales from the Fandom

Content Warnings: NSFW, 18+, wide ranging and frank mental health discussion Amber aka TheSpaceJamber returns after two years as we get to catch up and talk about life and everything that's been going on recently! We first get to catch up and chat for a bit before diving right back into one of Amber's main passions, Danny Phantom. We talk about the series again (listen to their original episode linked below for more Danny Phantom discussion) before Amber talks about an actual play series they ran for a tabletop roleplaying live stream (links to the stream also below!) We segue into the realm of tabletop roleplaying games. Amber also talks about being ENNIE nominated in the TTRPG space and the work they've been doing with Flabbergasted and Necrobiotic. Amber also reveals that they're working on the latest CHEW tabletop rpg (based on the Image comic) Then Amber and I talk about mental health. Amber talks about the past two years and her experiences. Amber talks about the importance of therapy. The discussion is wide ranging and frank, but worthwhile. We wrap things up talking about crochet. From how it helps Amber with a number of things, to the creativity, and how they'd recommend learning/getting into the world of crochet. You can find Amber at: https://thespacejamber.cool/ https://twitter.com/thespacejamber https://www.twitch.tv/thespacejamber https://www.instagram.com/thespacejamber/ https://thespacejamber.itch.io/ You can listen to Amber's original episode at: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-250-amber-aka-thespacejamber-talks-danny-phantom-early-2000s-vh1-reality-tv-ya-literature-and-tabletop-roleplaying-games You can watch the actual play of the TTRPG similar to Danny Phantom at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Z0TpsPapNU&list=PLr6G2Q0eS45wvbKROej55fxyPe9Gh6trz You can find Flabbergasted at: https://www.wanderers-tome.com/shop/p/flabbergasted-pdf You can find Necrobiotic at: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/413985/Necrobiotic-Core-Rulebook

I'm excited to get to share Sara aka Alto.Girl2019's stories and fandoms with you. I've been in the same community as Sara for several years and was happy when she said yes to being a guest! We start things off with talking about the animated series, Adventure Time. They talk about what brought them to the series, their favorite characters, and what the show means to them, amongst other things! Then, we talk about a new(ish) video game, Ooblets. Sara gives us the backstory about the game, how they got into it and watching others stream it, the game play, and what they enjoy about it. For the last half of the episode, we're talking all about Sara. We get to learn about how Sara got into art (and digital art), singing, songwriting, and streaming all of those on Twitch, along with video games too! You can see Sara's work across multiple channels, and find them on Spotify too! You can find Sara at: https://www.twitch.tv/altogirl2019 https://www.instagram.com/alto.girl2019/ https://www.threads.net/@alto.girl2019 https://www.youtube.com/altogirl2013 https://open.spotify.com/artist/1blw2djW4dBvcdgiHn7INW?si=1PTeKWagTDyN7TfECSv-hQ You can find the Hyrule Gaming Group at: https://discord.gg/hyrulegaminggroup-hyrulegg-378406980479352833

After stumbling across Chloe's Star Wars bounding and fandom blog, I knew I would love to have her on the podcast and talk about some of her favorite things. We were able to connect and talk all about Star Wars, one of her favorite fandoms. We get to cover Star Wars from all the sides. We're talking about the movies, the shows, the books (including the High Republic!). Chloe talks about her favorite characters, the cast, and everything in between. If you like Star Wars, you'll like this episode! Get to know some deep Star Wars lore on this episode too. I learned so much about background characters that even I did not know about, and that's always a good time for me! Chloe also has a blog that's not just Star Wars, so make sure you go check out her writings and photos from there too! You can find Chloe at: https://www.instagram.com/chloesfandomlife/ https://chloesfandomlife.blogspot.com/ https://bio.site/Chloesfandomlife

Joining me from my old stomping grounds in North Carolina, Kal aka AssortedCreates talks about some of their favorite fandoms and personal works! We start things off with talking about the works of Neil Gaiman. We primarily touch on The Sandman comics and TV series, and I learn that there's an Audible audio drama too! We dabble with American Gods, and reflect on some of his other work as well. From there, we switch over to talking about Tabletop Roleplaying Games. We cover Dungeons and Dragons, as well as some other game systems like Blades in the Dark, DIE, and Pirate Borg. Kal talks about what TTRPG's mean to them, and what they enjoy playing. We also talk about Critical Role and The Adventure Zone actual plays, and what those shows appeal are. Then we talk about Kal! Kal talks about their cosplays, the characters they represent, and of course, the props, since Kal also does propmaking! We also briefly touch on the band that Kal is in, Oh! You Pretty Things! Hear a bit of their music at the end of the episode. You can find Kal at: https://www.instagram.com/assortedcreates/ https://linktr.ee/assortedcreates You can find Oh! You Pretty Things at: https://www.instagram.com/oyptmusic/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Q8iSpyrkjPNzPnHshFqk3

Brandon aka KingWebHead on social media joins me to talk about some of his favorite fandoms. We start off with the Marvel. Brandon and I talk about his introduction into the long running fandom. We cover everything from animated shows, to comics, to the movies, and more. Brandon tells us about his favorite character(s), movies, and what keeps him drawn to the Marvel franchise. Then, we flip to the other of the Big 2, DC. Not only do we cover similar topics: comics, TV shows, animated works, and movies, but Brandon makes me so interested in a DC character that I want to go out and find some comics with that character. Which character? Listen to the episode to find out. We do also talk about the future of the DC live action movies. From there, we travel to a Galaxy Far, Far Away... Star Wars. Brandon and I talk about who introduced him to the franchise, and the multiple fandom entry points from the movies, to TV shows, and so much more. We also reflect on negative comments that had been released at the time of recording about Star Wars not being for women. Lastly, we talk about Cosplay. Brandon talks about how he first got into cosplay, along with some of the characters he represents. We talk about the strength he has to carry Captain America's shield, and the work he continues to do in the cosplay realm. You can find Brandon at: https://www.instagram.com/kingwebhead/ https://www.tiktok.com/@KingWebHead You can find The Real Assemblers at: https://www.instagram.com/therealassemblers/

Stumbling across creative people is something I love and I was so glad when Sarah aka SpiritDaySarah said yes to coming on to the podcast, because I love the creativity she brings to her videos and posts! If you haven't checked out Sarah's work, go click on the link now in the show notes. Sarah joins me to talk about one of her biggest creative outlets, and that is Disneybounding (or bounding in general!) Sarah takes us through just how she got into Disneybounding and it is a story that I don't think you'll be expecting. From her humble bounding beginnings, Sarah talks about how she continued bounding, and how she creates the content that you see. Sarah reveals some of her secrets about clothing colors, accessorizing, and how certain colors overlap with a multitude of characters. We also talk about the videos she creates. From the first thought, to her creative process with not just video but with editing, green screens, and more. Plus, some of the hardships that go into it and behind the scenes stories. Seriously, go follow Sarah for some incredible content! You can find Sarah at: https://www.instagram.com/spiritdaysarah/ https://www.tiktok.com/@spiritdaysarah https://www.youtube.com/@skayziekay

Raz aka R_Hawk24 on Instagram reached out to me and asked to be a guest. I already had him on my list of people I wanted to reach out to, and well... the rest is audio history in your ears! We kick things off with a fandom that Raz has been in a long time that is getting a resurgence across multiple fronts. Godzilla! We talk about his experience watching the old "man in suit" movies, to the latest movie Godzilla Minus One. We talk about what draws him to the franchise, the longevity of it, and its future. Then we move on to the Resident Evil series, specifically talking about the video game side of things. Raz walks us through some of his favorite games and moments in the franchise, favorite characters, and what he enjoys about the franchise. Raz then dual wields comic book lore with both Marvel and DC. We touch on everything that the companies offer, from movies to TV series, animated shows, and comics. Raz gives a brief talk about one of his favorite characters, Superman, and we talk about the future of both companies in the cinematic realm. Cosplay is next, which is what many a people know Raz for. We talk about how he got into the world of Cosplay, some of his favorite characters he's done, the cons he has gone to, and what he's doing in the future. We also talk about music, specifically about the music that Raz creates. He talks about his creative process, making the music, and putting it out into the world. You can find Raz at: https://www.instagram.com/r_hawk24/ https://www.twitch.tv/goozimayne https://open.spotify.com/artist/1rXkymRQRS2aSAJBhyw95o

After stumbling across her Final Fantasy cosplay work on Instagram and falling in love with it, I'm super happy to have SwordLilyCosplay as a guest! We start things off with talking about a franchise we both love, the Final Fantasy franchise. She talks about the game that first got her into the franchise, and some of her favorite games and characters from the series. We do stop and make sure we show our love for Zack and Aerith. Next, we talk about a new series, Horizon Zero Dawn. We talk about how we were both drawn to the game through the character of Aloy, plus all the cool lore, and of course... ROBOT DINOSAURS! How could anyone say no to that? Taylor Swift is our third stop on this fandom talk. She shares what Taylor means to her, the music, the creativity, and everything in between. Lastly, we talk Cosplay. She talks about how she got into cosplay, some of the work she's done, her inspirations, and of course, what she's planning for this year! You can find SwordLilyCosplay at: https://www.instagram.com/swordlilycosplay/

Randi aka HeyBlueHairCosplay on Instagram and one half of the Clark and Dagger Company joins me on the podcast to talk about one of her favorite fandoms. Star Wars! We explore how Randi first got into Star Wars, and then getting back into it over the years. We cover a lot of space (get it, space? Har har) that Star Wars occupies. From the movies to TV shows, the animated shows to books, video games. I think the only thing we didn't talk about was Star Wars cereal! Favorite characters, favorite media, and what they would do if Dave Filoni asked them to create their own media. From there, we talk about Cosplay. Randi talks about how she got into the world of Cosplay, some of her favorite characters that she cosplays as, and how it goes hand in hand with their business, Clark and Dagger. With her fiancee, David (not me!), they run Clark and Dagger to create 3D props, along with a number of other items. Randi gives us a behind the scenes look about what that means and how the process works. You can find Randi at: https://www.instagram.com/heybluehaircosplay/ You can find Clark and Dagger at: https://www.instagram.com/clarkanddagger/ https://linktr.ee/ClarkandDagger

Brad Carter of the BnB Anime Podcast returns after 3 1/2 years as we get to catch up and talk about new and old fandoms! We first get to talk about his newest fandom, Dungeons and Dragons. Brad talks about how he first got into the tabletop roleplaying game as a player several years ago. After getting his feet wet on the player side of things, he's found a comfortable seat as the dungeon master. We get to explore his experiences on both sides of the table, what he really enjoys, and what's in the future for his D&D gaming. Then, we have to talk Anime. I mean, Brad co-hosts the BnB Anime podcast. It's a given. We revisit his love for certain anime, while also exploring his drive to consume everything. Find out what kind of anime Brad likes, his 3 desert island anime he'd take, and even learn about which anime he's never watched (as we both confess to never having watched it!) We wrap up with an open and honest conversation about podcasting. We talk about the longevity of the BnB Anime podcast (co-hosted with Blue) and the evolution of their podcast. We talk about how lonely podcasting can be, experiences in the podcasting communities, and do our best to keep it a positive discussion! You can listen to Brad's original episode at: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-191-brad-carter-of-bnb-anime-podcast-talks-dragonball-metal-gear-and-anime You can find Brad at: https://www.instagram.com/bradgerenvo/ https://www.twitch.tv/bradcartergaming You can find BnB Anime Podcast at: https://www.bnbanime.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bnbanime/ https://twitter.com/bnbanime You can listen to co-host Blue Lavander's episode here: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-145-blue-lavander

Welcome to 2024! We are kicking this year off right for a wonderful deep dive into the world of Magic: The Gathering, courtesy of Erminia aka StalwartUrsa. Erminia talks about how she got into playing Magic: The Gathering, and her experiences with these pieces of art on small pieces of cardboard. She talks about her experiences with game stores, the expansion of the game, the new artists being brought in, and more. We also talk about the intersection of Magic: The Gathering and fandoms, where cards from fandoms like Jurassic Park, My Little Pony, Lord of the Rings, and more, are being incorporated into this long lasting game. If you're looking for a wonderful conversation about this game, definitely take a listen. You can find Erminia at: https://beacons.ai/stalwartursa https://www.instagram.com/stalwartursa/ https://www.tiktok.com/@StalwartUrsa https://twitter.com/StalwartUrsa https://www.twitch.tv/StalwartUrsa https://www.youtube.com/@stalwartursa https://www.threads.net/@stalwartursa Get 10% of your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

Author and Professor Jarret Keene, PhD, joins me on the last episode of 2023 to talk about his new book, Hammer of the Dogs! Jarret and I talk about his newest book, Hammer of the Dogs. Jarret talks about how the book came about during one of the classes he was teaching and working on it from there. From the synopsis: Set in the wasteland of post-apocalyptic Las Vegas, Hammer of the Dogs is a literary dystopian adventure filled with high-octane fun starring twenty-one-year-old Lash. With her high-tech skill set and warrior mentality, Lash is a master of her own fate as she helps to shield the Las Vegas valley's survivors and protect her younger classmates at a paramilitary school holed up in Luxor on the Las Vegas Strip. After graduation, she'll be alone in fending off the deadly intentions and desires of the school's most powerful opponents. Jarret and I talk about the plot, characters, and setting while keeping it spoiler free for you listening. That way, you can get yourself a copy of the book to read! We also talk about influential fandoms that had an impact on Jarret's work, everything from movies, comics, and books. A listing of recommendations are below for those interested. Hammer of the Dogs is available in Paperback, Kindle, and Audiobook at: https://amzn.to/3QOb4Q4 You can find Jarret at: https://www.instagram.com/authorjarretkeene/ https://www.jarretkeene.net/ https://twitter.com/KeeneJarret Jarret's recommendation list includes: Movies: The Goonies, Krull, Dragonslayer, Tron, The Black Hole (Disney), Fire and Ice, Heavy Metal, The Secret of Nimh, Legend, Labyrinth, Conan the Barbarian, Red Dawn, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Highlander, Flash Gordon, Howard the Duck, Buckaroo Banzai, and Robocop Comics: Marvel's Secret Wars, X-Men: Mutant Massacre, Elf Quest, Frank Miller's Ronin, and Jack Kirby's Kamandi: The Last Boy On Earth Books: Stephen King's Carrie, and Firestarter Get 10% of your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

This one has been a long time coming. After over 5 years, Victoria Avalor returns to the podcast! Fate and our schedules finally aligned, as I've been trying to have Victoria back for a number of years now. We get to catch up and talk about the past several years and then we talk about her two books. Realm of Lore, published in 2017, and An Unholy Union, published in 2020. We talk about what else she's working on, as well as the work/life balance that she handles. Then, we get into talking about another of her passions, Egyptology. Victoria talks about how she first became interested in Egyptian history and mythology. Then we talk about the videos she creates on TikTok and Instagram sharing little stories and tidbits. Lastly, we wrap up with a reflection about Cosplay. Victoria has been active in the community for many a years. We talk about what she's working on now, but we primarily reflect on the history, how cosplay has changed since she started, and more. You can find Victoria's books at: Realm of Lore - https://amzn.to/3GdBF49 An Unholy Union - https://amzn.to/3sJlVTB You can find Victoria at: Podcast episode 48: http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-48-victoria-avalor Wonder Woman Review: http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/wonder-woman-review-with-victoria-avalor Book Trek: Victoria Avalor, Author of Realm of Lore: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/book-trek-victoria-avalor-author-of-realm-of-lore https://www.instagram.com/victoria_avalor/ https://www.threads.net/@victoria_avalor Get 10% of your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

Drew aka Drewbearded returns for the end of 2023! We're talking about his nearly year long play through of Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VII Remake / Intermission. After playing Crisis Core last year and wrapping up earlier this year, Drew delved into playing the original Final Fantasy 7 and then following it up with his play through of Final Fantasy 7 Remake (and Intermission) Drew talks about his experiences with both games, from revisiting the original FF7 and the changes in story and characters with Final Fantasy 7 Remake. We talk about what he liked and didn't like, what worked for Remake, and some of the things that didn't work. Plus we talk about the world (city?) building with Remake specifically set in Midgar. And we do touch on Intermission, a bit of Dirge of Cerberus, and the next release, Rebirth. Want to watch or find Drew? You can find him at: https://www.twitch.tv/drewbearded https://linktr.ee/Drewbearded You can listen to his first four episodes here: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-316-drew-orozco-aka-drewbearded-returns-to-talk-crisis-core-final-fantasy-vii-reunion https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-278-drew-orozco-aka-drewbearded-returns-to-talk-mass-effect https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-205-drew-orozco-aka-drewbearded-returns-to-talk-twitch-gaming-and-streaming-in-2020 https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-161-drew-orozco-aka-drewbearded Get 10% of your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

After being intrigued by her work on Instagram and seeing what she does, I am glad to welcome Elizabeth Sánchez Arvizu of Psychology for Geeks to the podcast. We start things off by talking all about Avatar: The Last Airbender. Elizabeth and I talk about the series and characters, the storylines, and how kids relate to the series. We also dabble in conversation about the live action Netflix series, the writer and actors strike, and what that could mean for the future projects in the fandom. Then, we switch gears and talk broadly about Anime. From Elizabeth's first experiences with it, to getting into One Piece thanks to her brother, and other anime that she recommends. Finally, we talk about Psychology for Geeks (or Psych4Geeks, as is her username). Elizabeth talks about how she uses fandom and geek culture in her Clinical Psychology work. How she incorporates it, applications, and what her future plans are. You can find Elizabeth at: https://www.instagram.com/psych4geeks/ https://www.psychologyforgeeks.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@psych4geeks https://www.facebook.com/psych4geeks https://www.youtube.com/@psychologyforgeeks Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

After finding KiwiNinamori from someone's stories on Instagram awhile back, she was someone I was super excited to get to talk with. Kiwi joins me as we talk about a number of different fandoms. We start things off by talking about The Owl House. We explore the characters and stories, the cancellation, relationships, and so much more. Then we change from that to another cancelled fandom, The Dark Crystal. We of course talk about the movie, but we primarily focus on The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, the Netflix series cut short after one season. We talk about the show and characters, and the tragedy of cancellation. We then pair a Korean and Japanese show together with Squid Game and Alice in Borderland. Kiwi talks about how she discovered these shows, and what her draw is to them. Lastly, we wrap up with cosplay. Kiwi talks about first getting into cosplay, the characters she cosplays, the conventions and cosplay contests she's won, and what her plans are for the future. You can find Kiwi at: https://www.instagram.com/kiwininamori/ Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

After stumbling across Michelle Reed's work being shared on Instagram, and enjoying what she creates and does to support those around her, I was excited to have her join me for this episode. We're talking franchises in this episode, with each franchise spanning a variety of media. It's a fun episode and we get to bounce around within the fandoms. The first one we start off with is the Jurassic Park franchise. We talk about the original trilogy, the Jurassic World trilogy, plus Camp Cretaceous, the animated series. We also talk about the books, merch, and what may be in store for the future of Jurassic Park. Then we switch to the realm of the Witcher. Michelle talks about how she first got into the franchise, her thoughts on the TV show, if she's read the books, and the character that she loves the most. The Last of Us franchise spans between two games and a TV series, and we get to talk about both. This franchise is the one that Michelle most connects with in a very personal way. She shares these stories while talking about the games, the TV show, and what she hopes for the future. We wrap up with a double header of Cosplay and Twitch streaming. Michelle talks about how she got into Cosplay, the characters she represents and her plans for the future. Plus, she talks about streaming on Twitch, the games she plays, and what you can expect from her and her community. You can find Michelle at: https://www.instagram.com/michellenreed/ https://www.twitch.tv/michellenreed/ https://twitter.com/michellenreed https://bsky.app/profile/michellenreed.bsky.social Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

Kat aka MoonettaMagic returns to the podcast after over 6 years! We'd been looking for awhile to have a return episode and timing and scheduling made this work. Note, this episode was recorded prior to the strikes. We catch up a bit before Kat dives into one of their newest fandoms, Monster High. We talk about the original Monster High doll line, the latest releases, and the various series/movies out there on the networks and streaming services. Then, we go to Pixie Hollow with Tinkerbell and the Disney Fairies line. We talk about the books, the movies and shows, and what this world means to Kat. We delve into the realm of Fairies in general as well. This leads into our next topic, which is how Kat found themselves getting into photography. Not just taking the pictures, or being in the pictures, but helping others with her creative vision, finding places for shoots, and so much more. It's really a wonderful listen as Kat talks about her passion for photography. Then, we circle back to Cosplay, which is how I had found Kat those many years ago on Instagram. We talk about some of their former cosplays and what happened to them, some of their current work, and what they're looking forward to in the future. You can find Kat at: https://www.instagram.com/moonettamagic/ https://twitter.com/moonettamagic Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

After stumbling across her work from previous guests, I was so excited to have Brittany aka BajanPrincessBrittany on IG join me for this latest episode! We start things off with talking about Bridgerton. Brittany talks about how she first got into the TV series and then the books. We talk about some of her favorite characters and storylines, how she connects to the show, and more. We also segue into a James Bond discussion before circling back to wrap up Bridgerton and its upcoming season. Then we switch over to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We talk about her first introduction into the MCU, some of her favorite movies, shows, and characters. Plus, Brittany assembles her own Avengers squad. Find out who she chooses! Brittany then takes us to Disney. Not literally though, sorry everyone. Disney is so all encompassing that we do our best to tackle movies, TV shows, and theme parks. Plus, we discuss if Powerline is overrated or underrated. What do you think? We wrap up with a conversation about Bounding, and how I found her work. Brittany got into doing Disneybounding (and other bounds from things like the MCU). We talk about her wardrobe, self shoots, some of the Bound Challenges people post, and some other wonderful creators. You can find Brittany at: https://www.instagram.com/bajanprincessbrittany/ https://linktr.ee/bajanprincessbrittany Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

It's becoming a yearly tradition. Joshua aka HylianDescent of the Hyrule Gaming Group returns for his 4th episode as we continue to take a look into the live of a Twitch Partner and ll that goes on in his world. Hylian talks about his continued experience as a steamer. With the past year being an evolution as a streamer. He talks about putting the focus back on himself and some of the self care he's been doing away from the streams. We talk about his break from cornerstone games to an expanded roster of streamed games. From Story of Seasons to No Man's Sky, his adventures with Disney Dreamlight Valley, and the return to Hyrule with Tears of the Kingdom. But we don't pass up the chance to talk Animal Crossing as well. It's always a pleasure to get to talk with Joshua about his experiences, the growth of his communities, his streams, and his continued plans for the future. You can find Joshua at: https://www.twitch.tv/hyliandescent https://twitter.com/Hyliandescent https://twitter.com/HyruleGG https://www.instagram.com/hyliandescent/ https://www.instagram.com/hyrulegg/ https://t.co/4kqVCNPl1r?amp=1 You can listen to his first three episodes here: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-268-joshua-aka-hylian-descent-of-hyrule-gaming-group-returns-to-talk-twitch-community-evolution-and-animal-crossing https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-197-joshua-aka-hylian-descent-of-hyrule-gaming-group-returns-to-talk-twitch-animal-crossing-and-community-building https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-156-joshua-aka-hylian-descent-of-hyrule-gaming-group Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

I've invited Sarah aka Feelsbender back to the podcast for one of her favorite topics. We're talking Vampires in Fandom! Sarah kicks things off by talking about her first exposure to Vampires, through the book "The Silver Kiss" by Annette Curtis Klause. She talks about what drew her to the book, and then to vampires in general. Then we talk about vampires beyond the scope of the European influence. Sarah talks about vampires in the Filipino culture, the Aswang and the Manananggal. We talk about the upcoming BIPOC Vamp Day (9/22-9/24) and what has been happening recently with BIPOC Vamp Day, Black Fae Day, and others. Sarah and I also talk about Vampire media recently and we talk about shows and movies, plus we focus on specific vampires that Sarah has to show love too. We wrap things up talking about what she and I expect for the future of vampires in fandom and the tone that may be set. You can find The Silver Kiss at: https://amzn.to/3sUoOka You can find more info on BIPOC Vamp Day at: https://vampirepyramidscheme.com/bipocvampday/ https://www.instagram.com/bipocvampires/ You can find Sarah at: https://www.instagram.com/feelsbender/ https://twitter.com/feelsbender You can listen to Sarah's first episode at: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-305-sarah-aka-feelsbender-talks-tabletop-roleplaying-games-dicemaking-and-cosplay Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

It's always something when a guest asks to come back. It's even better when it was one of my original guests when there was no podcast! Michi aka Mew21_Cosplay on Instagram returns to the podcast after 7 years! Her original episode was Episode 8 (link below!). So here we are, catching up! We revisit the Sailor Moon fandom, as Sailor Moon Crystal had only been out a year when we originally recorded. We talk about the various fandom aspects from the TV shows, to the live action show, and the movies that have been released. Michi is a huge Sailor Moon fan, so its easy to get caught up in so many different stories. We also check back in with Michi and the cosplay world. Michi has been cosplaying for 10+ years as of our recording, and she spends some time talking about how she organizes and wrangles large cosplay groups for conventions. Plus, we talk about the cosplay realm in general, going overseas for a cosplay shoot, and more. Then, we focus on the evolution of Eternal Mooncast. Michi created this podcast/live stream show after getting a positive response on her in-depth lore dives about the Sailor Moon franchise. It has evolved beyond just a podcast, but it also exists as a live stream on Twitch, and more. Be sure to check their schedule for their live shows and what they'll be focusing on each show! You can find Michi at: https://www.instagram.com/mew21_cosplay/ https://linktr.ee/Mew21Cosplay You can listen to Michi's original episode here: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-8-mew-of-mew-21-cosplay You can find Eternal Mooncast at: https://www.instagram.com/eternalmooncast/ https://twitch.tv/eternalmooncast https://www.youtube.com/@EternalMooncast https://linktr.ee/eternalmooncast Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

Joining me from Canada, Brent aka DorklordCanada, is someone I've known on Twitter through the tabletop roleplaying community for many years. Finally, we get together and have a wonderful conversation. We first kick off with a conversation about Babylon 5. Brent talks about how he first discovered the show and what kept him invested in it. We talk about the characters, the plot lines, the actors, and the now released animated movie. Then, we change to a new to the podcast fandom. Brent talks about The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells. Brent tells us how he got into the series of novellas and why you should be checking out this series. Finally, Brent and I get into the tabletop roleplaying discussion. Brent tells a wonderful story about how he first got into TTRPG's through a small library, and the path that it took him. From Dungeons and Dragons to Call of Cthulhu, to actual play live streams, Solo RPG's, and so much more. Brent talks about the games he enjoys and what draws him to particular games now. We also talk about his work with TTRPG's with editing and actual plays. You can find Brent at: https://dorklordcanada.ca/ https://twitter.com/DorklordCanada https://therathole.ca/ You can find The Murderbot Diaries on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/3L9BYzX Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

I love stumbling across people on Instagram. It's one of my favorite things. You never know who you're going to see and what you're going to love. When I saw Wynterr as Miles Morales, I knew I had to check out their work and lo and behold, I loved what cosplays they did! And now, Wynterr joins me to talk about some of their favorite fandoms. We're talking about a number of broad subjects and then getting into the nitty gritty. The first topic we cover is anime. Wynterr talks about how they got into anime, and some of their favorites, like Dragonball and YuYu Hakusho. From there, we go to the cousin of anime, Cartoon shows. We discover a shared love of Bob's Burgers (find out which characters they see themselves as) plus.... Spongebob Squarepants, which may be the first time I've talked about Spongebob on this podcast! When then go back.... to retro video games. Wynterr talks about which consoles they like, some of their favorites games, and we talk about Super Smash Brothers. Find out what their main is for the game! Lastly, we talk all about Cosplay. Wynterr talks about how they got into cosplay along with fantastical make up. We talk about some of their favorite cosplays, characters, and what they have in store for the future. You can find Wynterr at: https://www.instagram.com/wynterr_cosplays/ https://www.tiktok.com/@wynterr_cosplays Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

Earlier this year, I had Glimmer on the podcast. They had suggest their partner, Shoopa, would be great to talk to. And now, here we are several months later! Shoopa joins me to talk about a number of new to the podcast fandoms, which always gets me excited. The first thing we talk about is Rhythm games. These include games like Dance Dance Revolution and Taiko no Tatsujin. Shoopa also talks about how he was/is a competitive DDR player (since the recording he's won a tournament), and the DDR scene in several places. Then we turn to Sega's mascot, Sonic. Shoopa talks about his love for the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. From the characters, to his favorite games, the music, and so much more. Shoopa then talks about how he got into The Owl House. We talk about the show, the connection it has with him and Glimmer, the characters, and what the show meant to him. Then we wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. Shoopa talks about how he got into cosplay, the characters he does, creating cosplay and the various props, and what his plans are for the future. You can find Shoopa at: https://www.instagram.com/sho0pa/ https://www.instagram.com/shimmermakes https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShimmerMakes https://open.spotify.com/artist/58BHUSD89JOuKsoDiMdhWo?si=457ae0f020b14ac7&nd=1 https://twitter.com/mrshoopa https://linktr.ee/shoopa Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

Ali aka The Ali Way on social media joins me to talk about his life and love of fandoms in a deeply personal talk. We first start off with talking about the world of Disney and Pixar. Ali talks about some of his favorite movies and characters and what draws him to these two fandoms. Then, we hit up the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We talk about his connection with Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel, and we touch on a number of the MCU film and TV show properties. Interspersed through all of this is a deeply personal talk and reflection from Ali about his life and journey thus far. Then, we get into his love of dancing. From a young age, to what spurred his desire to dance and get involved in it. We also talk about how he started bounding. From the characters he does, how he chooses his outfits, gets ready, collaborates, and so much more. Honestly, words don't do justice to Ali's episode. You'll need to listen, because there is a sense of just pure joy and heart that comes through. You can find Ali at: https://www.instagram.com/the.ali.way/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.ali.way Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/ Disclaimer- this was a commitment agreed upon prior to the strike. We stand with SAG and the WGA. Give them what they deserve!

After nearly 6 years, Briana returns to the podcast! You may know her better as UtahimeCosplay on some socials, or Briana on others. Either way, we get to catch up and chat more! We catch up from the last time we talked, plus how we saw each other in person for Holiday Matsuri in Orlando, Florida, a few years ago (hi to Briana's mom!). Briana talks a bit about cosplay, as well as the transition from cosplayer to cosplay guest, to hosting various panels and experiences at various conventions. She talks about her path and journey to that side of the convention scene. Then, we talk about her latest venture! From originally starting out doing Twitch streams, to tabletop roleplaying game actual plays streamed on Twitch. We talk about her first experiences with TTRPG's, and the variety of games she's played, from D&D, to Cortex, to the 2d20 system from Modiphius, and so much more. We also talk about her role with The Initiative Order, a community of TTRPG streamers and creatives. You can find Briana at: https://www.facebook.com/utahimecosplay/ https://twitter.com/BrianaDeCoster https://www.threads.net/@utahimecosplay https://www.instagram.com/utahimecosplay/ You can find The Initiative Order at: https://twitter.com/InitiativeOrder https://theinitiativeorder.carrd.co/ Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

It's a first for the podcast. Yasmine fka Hijabi.in.a.Crown on Instagram joins me from Lebanon as we talk fandom! We start things off with her love of Disney. She talks about her favorite movies and shows, characters, and how she got into the Disney fandom in the first place. Then, Yasmine talks to me about Supernatural. She tells me how she discovered Supernatural, what drew her to this long running series, and we dive into those characters that she loves. We then bridge space and time as we talk about another long running series, Doctor Who. Yasmine talks to us about her favorite Doctor, some of her favorite episodes, and throws it back to seeing some of those original episodes before her time. Lastly, Yasmine talks about Disneybounding (or bounding when it's not Disney!) She talks about how she got into bounding, how she plans her bounds, looking for pieces that fit the character, and more. Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

It's been awhile since I had a duo join me for a podcast episode. I'm happy to report that having Brandon and Wren from My Dog Ate My Book Report podcast are wonderful and I hope you enjoy our conversation! All the topics we talk about are shared topics, and its interesting to hear their entry points into the fandom and their differing opinions at times! We start off with talking about one of the longest running fandoms around. Star Trek! We talk about their entry points into the franchise, their favorite characters and series, and Harry Kim. Yes, tune in to listen all about this character from Star Trek: Voyager. Then, we jump to another long running fandom, the Final Fantasy video game franchise. We talk about the different games, series, characters, and which ones they'd suggest a person new to the franchise should play first. Next, we're onto a new fandom for the podcast - Gunpla! Building Gundam models. It's new to me, but Brandon and Wren talk about how they got into it, the pricing and model structure, and how you don't have to be into Gundam to enjoy and love what you create and build. Note - If you get into Gunpla, invest in shelves! Lastly, we wrap with a conversation about their podcast, My Dog Ate My Book Report. It's a podcast where they take turns introducing each other to a formative book from their childhood that the other has not read. You need to check out their episodes, because I guarantee they've got a book that they've talked about that you've read. You can find My Dog Ate My Book Report at: https://dogatemybookreport.blubrry.net/ https://twitter.com/DogAteMyBookPod https://www.instagram.com/mydogatemybookreport/ https://linktr.ee/mydogatemybookreport You can find Brandon at: https://www.twitch.tv/pikorito You can find Wren at: https://www.twitch.tv/wrenouttatime Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

The latest episode is here. Joining me for this episode is The Rebellious Dreamer. I knew I had to have her as a guest after stumbling across her incredible Kate Pryde cosplay on Instagram. We start things off by talking about Broadway shows. From some of her favorite shows, shows that she'd recommend to others now, and we reflect on some of those classic shows. Then we talk about the animated show, Infinity Train. A first for the podcast! We talk about what it is, why you should watch it, and how you may be able to find it. There's no spoilers, so you're safe to listen to this. From there, we delve into Tabletop Roleplaying Games, but specifically we talk about Vampire: The Masquerade. From how she got into the game, some of her favorite clans, and more. We wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. We talk about how she got into it, some of her favorite cosplays and characters, and what she's got planned for the future. You can find her at: https://www.instagram.com/_the_rebelliousdreamer_/ Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

You can make friends anywhere. I became friends with Oxi while in previous guest Mommadubz Twitch stream. We finally got to connect and now you get to hear from Oxi! We start off by talking about her love of video games. Oxi walks us through how she first got into gaming and some of her first games, including Call of Duty! We venture into her love affair with Apex Legends, as well as her new venture into Red Dead Redemption 2's roleplaying servers. From video games, Oxi takes me into the world of true crime. She talks about getting into true crime from watching a YouTube channel where she listened to true crime stories while the YouTuber did makeup. We touch upon the Black Wallstreet Massacre, the Jon Benet case, and Unsolved Mysteries. Then we talk books. Oxi talks about just getting back into reading. She recommends a book called Piñata by Leopoldo Gout, talks about the kinds of books she likes, including books by author Anne Rice. Oxi also talks about her work in the healthcare field during the height of COVID. You can find Oxi at: https://linktr.ee/oxilupe https://twitter.com/imLupey https://www.instagram.com/oxilupe/ https://www.instagram.com/imlupey/ Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

With Better Call Saul having wrapped its final season and found its way to Netflix, I knew I needed to have Phil Rood back in the guest chair again to discuss the series. There are spoilers for Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad, and El Camino. Phil returns and we immediately dive into the last season of Better Call Saul. We talk about the final season, the characters story arcs, what worked, and what didn't, along with the multiple timelines that Better Call Saul dealt with. We discuss the series as a whole as well, and compare and contrast it to Breaking Bad. We discuss possible spin-offs (I came up with a great one, but it's not do-able), the order one should watch the two series, and then say goodbye to our favorite (and not so favorite) people in Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can find Phil at: https://twitter.com/philrood https://www.instagram.com/philrood75/ http://philrood.com/ You can listen to Phil's first episode here: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-214-phil-rood-talks-breaking-bad-better-call-saul-game-of-thrones-and-usagi-yojimbo You can find The Picture Show with Austin and Phil Rood at: https://anchor.fm/phillip-rood Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

Award winning author and friend, Eden Royce, returns to the podcast! 2 years ago, we celebrated Eden's release of her first novel, Root Magic! Now Eden is back and talking about her second novel, Conjure Island, releasing June 27th! Eden talks to me about Conjure Island. From its inception, and what you can expect from the book, and how it differs from Root Magic. Then, we talk about Root Magic! Eden talks about how its been the past two years from its release. From the multiple printings, to it becoming a recognized and award winning book, and it being read all over the globe! Not only do we talk about these two books, but we also talk about her third book releasing sometime in 2024, The Creepening of Dogwood House, and her short story collection, Who Lost, I Found, releasing sometime in 2023. Plus we talk about the YA anthology, The Black Girl Survives In This One, also releasing in 2024. We also talk about Blackened Roots: An Anthology of the Undead, and Why Didn't You Just Leave, an anthology opening submissions on August 1 (check the links below). It's always a blast having Eden on the podcast. I hope you check out all her works, and make sure to follow her to keep up to date with all the work she is creating! Purchase Conjure Island at: https://amzn.to/3NK2gJR Purchase Root Magic at: https://amzn.to/3pqJkaz Pre-Order Who Lost, I Found at: https://www.brokeneyebooks.com/store/p110/Who_Lost_I_Found.html#/ Pre-Order The Black Girl Survives In This One at: https://amzn.to/3PwNnNu Purchase Blackened Roots: An Anthology of the Undead at: https://amzn.to/42ZCYgn Submissions for Why Didn't You Just Leave anthology open August 1, 2023 here: https://cursedmorsels.com/submission-calls/ You can find Eden at: http://edenroyce.com/ https://twitter.com/EdenRoyce https://www.instagram.com/edenroycebooks/ You can listen to Eden's previous podcast episodes here: Episode 2: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-2-eden-royce Project 13 Dark: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/project-13-dark-kickstarter One Year Anniversary: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/one-year-anniversary-special-with-jachelle-overstreet-eden-royce-ginny-not-weasley-cosplay-bailey-vea-and-andie-jay Women in Tabletop Gaming special episode: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/15-eden-royce-women-in-tabletop-gaming-month Book Trek: Eden Royce, Author of Root Magic: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/book-trek-eden-royce-author-of-root-magic Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

After stumbling across Michelle's Instagram page and enjoying the heck out of her creativity with her stories and reels, I knew I had to ask her to be a guest. Michelle starts off with talking about Disney. Michelle talks about her favorite movies and characters, her park visits, and converting her husband into a Disney fan. Then we change gears to Marvel. From her first experience with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, characters, and movies that she enjoys. Combining her love of Disney and Marvel, Michelle collects and promotes Loungefly and similar style bags/backpacks. We talk about how she got into them, working with small businesses. Michelle also talks about the unique skater style dresses that work for bounding characters, plus cosplay. You can find Michelle at: https://www.instagram.com/nguyening_smiles/ https://www.facebook.com/nguyening.smiles/ https://www.tiktok.com/@nguyening_smiles https://www.youtube.com/@Nguyening_Smiles https://twitter.com/Nguyening_Smile https://linktr.ee/nguyening_smiles Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/ Time Markers: 1:30 Disney 13:15 Marvel 20:25 Bag collecting, bounding

After making a comment on Instagram essentially agreeing with President Snow from The Hunger Games, I knew I needed to have Kris come back to the podcast to talk about that. What I didn't know was that Kris has a disdain for the Dystopian genre! We talk about the biggest one, The Hunger Games, as well as others that released around the same time, including Divergent, The Maze Runner, and more. Kris talks about why she doesn't like the Dystopian genre, and we hit on topics like The Hunger Games & Divergent having a female lead, the Dystopian cycle, and more. If you're a fan of Dystopian works or if you're not, this episode is an eye (or ear) opening listen. You can find Kris at: https://www.instagram.com/cafe.contessa/ You can listen to her previous episodes here: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/final-fantasy-35th-anniversary-special https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/avatar-the-last-airbender-15th-anniversary-special https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-174-kris-lozano Get 10% of your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

Seven Years. Seven years of wonderful conversations and great guests. Thank you for being a part of this. From the bottom of my heart. MJ returns to the podcast and we have a great conversation. One that I've declared to be a must listen episode of this podcast. We're talking about the podcast, cosplay, mental health, and so much more. Onward to another year! Take a listen, and be sure to go check out MJ's work at: https://www.instagram.com/sonocryo/ https://twitter.com/sonocryo https://fanhouse.app/sonocryo/fanwall?profile=true

Sean aka SeanJCosplay on Instagram joins me to talk about one of his favorite fandoms and his personal work. We kick things off by talking about Star Wars. With Star Wars Celebration having recently finished before our recording, we talk all the news to come out of Celebration. Plus, we also talk about what draws him to the Star Wars franchise. His favorite movies, characters, and more. Some of the things we've talked about have already come to pass, like Star Wars Visions season 2, since this was pre-recorded. From there, Sean talks about doing filmmaking. From his first start with filmmaking, to doing it with his family, what they've created, and what their plans are for the future. Then we wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. We talk about how he got into cosplay, the friendships he's made, the cosplays he's done and what he's working on for the year. You can find Sean at: https://www.instagram.com/seanjcosplay/ https://www.tiktok.com/@seanjcosplay https://www.youtube.com/@JohnsonBrosFilms https://linktr.ee/phantomprotocol Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/ Time Markers: 1:30 Star Wars 53:00 Film Making 61:01 Cosplaying

Sweet Christmas! David aka Caged Bishop Cosplay joins me to talk all about his favorite fandoms! We kick things off with Marvel. We're talking everything Marvel. Comics, TV shows, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. David talks about his favorite characters, why he connected to Marvel early on, and what he's looking forward to with the future of the MCU. From there, we flip flop over to DC. We talk about the comics, the TV shows, and the DC movies. David talks about his favorite character in the DC Universe, what he's enjoyed, and what he's looking forward to with the James Gunn reboot. Then we talk about the Power Rangers franchise. David talks about getting into the shows when the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series started. We talk about a number of the different shows and characters, plus talking about the comics. From there, we go to Transformers. From his entry via Gen 1 and the Transformers movie, to the toys, and comics. Lastly, David talks about Cosplay and his Podcast, Perception Blerd. With cosplay, we talk about how he got into cosplaying, some of his favorite characters to cosplay, and projects for the future. He also talks about Perception Blerd. What you can expect to hear, where you can find it, and what is coming up for it. You can find David at: https://www.instagram.com/caged_bishop_cosplay/ https://www.tiktok.com/@caged_bishop_cosplay https://www.facebook.com/cagedbishopcosplay https://twitter.com/cagedbishopcos You can find Perception Blerd at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perceptionblerd https://perceptionblerdynot.wordpress.com/ https://www.instagram.com/perception_blerd/ https://twitter.com/blerd_y Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/ Time Markers: 2:30 Marvel 23:25 DC 37:03 Power Rangers 47:50 Transformers 55:40 Cosplay 69:00 Podcast

After nearly 7 years, we have a great deep dive into some fandoms that have been untouched. I was lucky enough to have CandyMon join me to talk about them! Candy first kicks things off with talking about Japanese Idol anime and games. We touch on big fandoms like Love Live, to shows like Hypnosis Mic, and Milgram. Candy also talks about the games and their loot box/gachapon style rewards. From outfits to characters, and the variety of games that are out there. Then we change gears and talk about the video game, Danganronpa. Candy talks about first discovering the game, what they like about it, some ties and influences to other media and games, and more. We wrap up with Candy talking about Cosplay. He talks about first getting into Cosplay, taking a break from it, and then getting back into it again. From some of their favorite cosplays, to what they're working on now, and their grail cosplay (which may surprise you!). You can find Candy at: https://www.instagram.com/_candy_mon_/ https://www.tiktok.com/@_candy_mon_ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSqELb6cG7aVdhezN9m9d-A https://twitter.com/candym0n You can also find Candy at Otaku Sekai in Auburn, MA at: https://www.instagram.com/otakusekai.ma/ https://otakusekaicafe.carrd.co/ Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/ Time Markers: 1:52 Japanese Idol Anime & Games 40:05 Danganronpa 53:30 Cosplay

This episode is NSFW (18+). After stumbling across a few of Rey Cabato's stand up comedy bits on TikTok and Instagram, I knew I needed to ask him to join me. And he did! Rey joins me from California as we talk about his work and life in the world of photography and stand up comedy. BUT FIRST... We talk about Anime! Rey talks about his youth and getting into anime, and what kind of anime he still watches now. He's got a lot of deep cuts for recommendations, so while you listen, be sure to take good notes. Then, we talk about photography. From how Rey got into photography, his work as a cosplay photographer, and his continued work in that space. Lastly, Rey talks about how he got into doing stand up comedy. Not just normal stand up, but stand up for the convention scene and some of the jokes he tells. He talks about how he workshops the jokes, his stand up comedy win at Anime Expo 2022, and more. If you like Rey's work, be sure to check out his socials below so you can laugh (and cry) at his work. You can find Rey at: https://www.instagram.com/remcreate/ https://www.remcreate.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@remcreatecomedy https://twitter.com/remcreatephoto Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/ Time Markers: 3:49 Anime 23:35 Photography 35:14 Comedy

Drew aka Drewbearded on Twitch returns yet again! This time, we're talking all about Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion. Who is Zack Fair? What's the deal with Sephiroth? Why are there one winged characters? Are they angels? Tifa dresses like a cowgirl? And there's Aerith! Drew talks to me about his love for this game. He recently completed the re-release on his Twitch channel, but speaks to his first time playing it on the PSP. We talk about the story, the characters, and working backwards from Final Fantasy VII to craft this prequel story. If you've never played this game, there are spoilers, of course. However, if you've played this game, this episode is something for you. Drew speaks with such passion and love for this game, and made me love a character (Zack) I never knew existed until a few months before he streamed the game. He made me love a relationship that I never knew of. I loved getting to talk about this game with Drew, and I hope you enjoy hearing this conversation! Want to watch or find Drew? You can find him at: https://www.twitch.tv/drewbearded https://linktr.ee/Drewbearded You can listen to his first three episodes here: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-278-drew-orozco-aka-drewbearded-returns-to-talk-mass-effect https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-205-drew-orozco-aka-drewbearded-returns-to-talk-twitch-gaming-and-streaming-in-2020 https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-161-drew-orozco-aka-drewbearded Get 10% of your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

Cammie aka Crash.Thunderpants on Instagram & TikTok joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms. Cammie kicks things off with Marvel. From her fist introduction to Marvel with the Ultimate Spider-Man cartoon, to getting into the MCU and comics. We cover it all. We talk about her favorite Captains, the X-Men, and one of the projects she hopes to see come to life in the MCU. From Marvel, we flip things over to DC. Animated TV shows once again show the power they had to bring audiences in, as we reflect on Batman: The Animated Series. We also talk about her favorite character in the DC Universe, and we talk about the future of the DC movie franchise after the announcements of James Gunn & Peter Safran and their plans. We wrap it up nicely with Cosplay. Cammie talks about how she first got into Cosplay, and it is such a great story. She talks about the characters she cosplays, whether her Batgirl utility belt is functional, and what she has in the works for the future. You can follow Cammie at: https://www.instagram.com/crash.thunderpants/ https://www.tiktok.com/@crash.thunderpants Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/ Time Markers: 1:52 Marvel 17:40 DC 35:28 Cosplay

Rounding out the Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl episodes, Regina Famatigan joins me to talk about her role as Kira, and more! Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl releases on May 27th! Talking to Regina was great, and such a wonderful time. You'll hear Regina talk about the role of Kira and what she brought to that role (it's fascinating to listen to), along with her thoughts on Skye Hoshi. We also talk about how she first got started with acting, plus her role last year in the off-Broadway "Here There Be Dragons" Dungeons and Dragons show. All that, plus what Regina hopes to continue to do with acting and find out just what her dream role is (No, I'm not spoiling it here). You can get tickets for Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl at: https://puremagic.pictures/skyehoshi You can find Pure Magic Pictures at: https://puremagic.pictures/ https://www.instagram.com/puremagicpictures/ https://www.youtube.com/@puremagicpictures https://www.tiktok.com/@puremagicpictures You can find Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl at: https://puremagic.pictures/skyehoshi https://www.instagram.com/skyehoshianime/ You can find Regina at: https://www.instagram.com/regina_famatigan/ https://www.regina-famatigan.com/

Producer Stefanie Hubbard joins me to talk all about their new movie, Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl, releasing on May 27th. Stefanie talks all about the Skye Hoshi movie. We talk about the how's and why's of creating Pure Magic Pictures, and find out just what a "Producer" does on an independent movie (the answer is... a whole hecka lot of things!) Plus, find out what kind of ramen Stefanie likes, and what you can expect to find on Pure Magic Pictures and what's coming afterwards! You can get tickets for Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl at: https://puremagic.pictures/skyehoshi You can find Pure Magic Pictures at: https://puremagic.pictures/ https://www.instagram.com/puremagicpictures/ https://www.youtube.com/@puremagicpictures https://www.tiktok.com/@puremagicpictures You can find Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl at: https://puremagic.pictures/skyehoshi https://www.instagram.com/skyehoshianime/ You can find Stefanie Hubbard at: https://www.instagram.com/stefaniehubbard/

Lead actress Olivia Roldan joins me as we talk about her role as Skye Hoshi in Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl, premiering on May 27th. Olivia talks to me about getting the part, along with diving into who Skye Hoshi is. We talk about how some of her first scenes were during last year's Anime NYC convention and how that set the tone for the movie and her experience. Plus, we talk about her acting history, ramen, the podcast she co-hosts (In The Moment with Liv & Bix), how she feels being immortalized as an anime/manga character, and find out what she took home from set. You can get tickets for Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl at: https://puremagic.pictures/skyehoshi You can find Pure Magic Pictures at: https://puremagic.pictures/ https://www.instagram.com/puremagicpictures/ https://www.youtube.com/@puremagicpictures https://www.tiktok.com/@puremagicpictures You can find Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl at: https://puremagic.pictures/skyehoshi https://www.instagram.com/skyehoshianime/ You can find Olivia Roldan at: https://www.instagram.com/oliviaroldan/ https://www.instagram.com/itmwithlivandbix/ https://twitter.com/itmwithlivnbix https://www.tiktok.com/@livandbix https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/in-the-moment-with-liv-bix-1356625

Writer, Director, and Actor Kalani Hubbard joins me to talk all about his new movie, Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl, releasing on May 27th. Kalani joins me as we talk about Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl. Kalani talks to me about how he settled on the theme and style of the movie, along with casting. He talks about shooting some of the first scenes at Anime NYC, and how the movie evolved from script to screen. Along with talking about Skye Hoshi, Kalani talked about his movie influences, the creation of Pure Magic Pictures, and what you can find there and what he may be working on in the future. You can get tickets for Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl at: https://puremagic.pictures/skyehoshi You can find Pure Magic Pictures at: https://puremagic.pictures/ https://www.instagram.com/puremagicpictures/ https://www.youtube.com/@puremagicpictures https://www.tiktok.com/@puremagicpictures You can find Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl at: https://puremagic.pictures/skyehoshi https://www.instagram.com/skyehoshianime/ You can find Kalani Hubbard at: https://www.instagram.com/kalanihubbard/

Glimmer aka QueerGlimmer joins me as we talk about some of their favorite fandoms! We start things off with a slight discussion about Amphibia before turning our full attention to The Owl House. This episode was recorded prior to the final episode of the show being released. We talk about how they got into The Owl House, their favorite characters, and what they love about the show. Plus, we talk about what we think may happen in that final episode. Then, Glimmer educates me about Homestuck. We get into how they got into Homestuck, what Homestuck is, how to consume it, their favorite characters, and what really has stuck with them. From there, we talk about some of Glimmer's favorite Reality TV shows. From Big Brother to Survivor, to The Circle, and more. We touch on a number of different shows and what they do to catch and keep our attention. Lastly, we're talking Cosplay. Glimmer talks about how they got into Cosplay, some of the characters they've cosplayed as, and of course, what is coming up in the future. You can find Glimmer at: https://www.instagram.com/queerglimmer/ https://www.twitch.tv/queerglimmer https://www.tiktok.com/@queerglimmer https://twitter.com/queerglimmer Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/ Time Markers: 5:00 The Owl House 21:05 Homestuck 35:50 Reality TV shows 54:00 Cosplay

It's my first guest from Scotland! Anna Blackwell of Blackwell Games joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms! First discovering Anna's work via a Kickstarter that had been shared on Twitter (go buy a copy of Apothecaria!), we start things off with talking about Sci-Fi and Fantasy books. We talk about what appeals to her with these books, and we delve into Terry Pratchett's Discworld series specifically. From there, Anna talks about her passion for video games. A passion that led her to start university with video games as a goal. We talk about how that changed and shifted, her video game reviews, and some of her favorite games (Mario Party & Rimworld). Then we get into the back half of the episode, which focuses on Tabletop Roleplaying Games. Anna talks about how she first got into TTRPG's, what games she's played, and what she is drawn to. We also talk about how she got into TTRPG game design. From her first game she made, to having several successful Kickstarter's for more, and what she continues to create. This is seriously a great conversation and one that you should listen to if you're in the TTRPG space. You can find Anna at: https://www.blackwellwriter.com/en-us https://twitter.com/blackwellwriter https://blackwellwriter.itch.io/ https://linktr.ee/BlackwellWriter https://www.patreon.com/AnnaBlackwell Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/ Time Markers: 3:25 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Books 13:19 Video Games 31:30 Tabletop RPGs

Long time friend S. Brady Calhoun returns to the podcast just over a year after his last appearance. This time, we're talking about superhero movies. We're talking about the current climate with regards to superhero movies, the cycle of movie popularity, those who are critical against superhero movies, and when Brady thinks superhero movies may fade away. Brady also talks about his new blog, Dark Highways, where you can read his reviews, thoughts and more. You can find Brady at: https://adarkhighway.com/home/ https://twitter.com/SBradyCalhoun You can listen to his previous episodes here: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/marvel-cinematic-universe-2021-review-2022-preview https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/marvel-cinematic-universe-avengers-endgame-a-look-into-the-future http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/marvel-cinematic-universe-avengers-infinity-war-special http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/adventures-in-the-arcane-cthulhu-edition-kickstarter http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/girl-meets-world-special-with-s-brady-calhoun http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/dr-strange-review-with-s-brady-calhoun http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-14-s-brady-calhoun Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

After falling in love with her Loki cosplay, JamieBearFancyPants (or JamieBear) comes on to the podcast to talk about her favorite fandoms. We kick things off with a discussion about The Last of Us. JamieBear starts on the video game side, as she talks about how she got into the game franchise, what she loves about it, and why its one of her favorite series. We're talking both games. Then, we talk about the TV series on HBO Max. This episode was recorded midway through the first season. Then, we're talking video games. JamieBear talks about her first gaming experiences, some of her favorite video games that she's played (besides The Last of Us), what draws her to games, and what game she's looking forward to this year. Next, we take a stop in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. JamieBear talks about her favorite movies, characters, which parts of the MCU really drew her in, and more. Then we round out our conversation with Cosplay and Acting. JamieBear talks about first finding out about cosplay and getting into that world. We talk about some of the characters shes cosplayed, how she chooses characters, and what she's working on. Plus, JamieBear tells us about getting into acting, a few of the things she's done, and more. This episode is filled with conversation and laughs! You can find JamieBearFancyPants at: https://www.instagram.com/jamiebearfancypants/ https://www.twitch.tv/jamiebearfancypants https://tiktok.com/jamiebearfancypants Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/ Time Markers: 3:42 The Last of Us 27:54 Video Games 38:55 Marvel 51:25 Cosplay and Acting