Tales from the Fandom

Audrey aka Glamour.Ever.After on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms. We start off by talking about Disney. Audrey talks about her original introductions to Disney by way of some of the classic Disney movies and how music played a big part. We talk about some of her favorite movies. As well, we focus on Zootopia and how she uses that movie to teach Sociology. We also focus on Soul and its connections to Philosophy. We also touch on some of the TV shows, as well as the Disney theme parks. Then Audrey talks about Sailor Moon. She shares about how she got into it as a young kid, how she was the only one who knew about it for many years, her favorite characters, and more. We go from Sailor Moon to Lore Olympus. Audrey talks about how she really likes Greek mythology, and that was the gateway for her to get into the series. We talk about her favorite character (they may surprise you!), why she likes the series, and more. Lastly, Audrey talks about how she got into Disneybounding. She shares some tips and tricks for Disneybound, accessories, and some of her favorite looks. You can find Audrey at: https://www.instagram.com/glamour.ever.after/ 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: 3:30 Disney 24:10 Sailor Moon 37:00 Lore Olympus 46:30 Disneybounding

Sarah aka Feelsbender joins me for a wide ranging conversation on some of her favorite fandoms! Having followed Sarah since 2019, this episode has been a long time in the making. We sit down and chat about one of our favorite animes, Azumanga Daioh, before getting into the meat of the episode! We start things off by talking about Tabletop Roleplaying Games. From how Sarah got involved in the games, to some of her characters that she enjoys. We talk about game systems like Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, and Savage Worlds, as well as talk about The Islands of Sina Una Kickstarter. Sarah talks about getting into dice making. From leaving her job to focus on dice making full time, to what sets her dice apart from others. We also talk about some of Sarah's favorite Actual Play TTRPG shows. Then we change gears and talk about Cosplay. From how Sarah got into cosplay, her favorite cosplays so far, and her original characters. Lastly, we talk about a variety of topics, including RenFaires, Vampires, and the Nightshift Podcast. You can find Sarah at: https://www.instagram.com/feelsbender/ https://twitter.com/feelsbender You can find Sarah's dice at Pieces of Parhelia: https://www.piecesofparhelia.com/ https://www.instagram.com/piecesofparhelia/ You can find the Nightshift Podcast at: https://www.nightshiftpod.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nightshiftcast/ https://twitter.com/nightshiftcast 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: 6:15 Tabletop Roleplaying (D&D, Pathfinder, Savage Worlds, Sina Una) 30:17 Dice Making 40:10 Actual Play TTRPG Shows 45:36 Cosplay 57:20 RenFaires 60:01 Vampires 63:47 Nightshift Podcast

After nearly 5 years, Tracy returns to the podcast! When we first talked in 2018, we talked about video games like Mass Effect and Dragon Age, the Star Wars franchise, and Dungeons and Dragons. We cover some similar ground in this episode and talk about some other topics as well! We first talk about how Tracy got into streaming on Twitch. From her first foray into Twitch streaming, building her community, some of the video games she's streamed, and more. We touch on Mass Effect, and Bioshock, as well as horror video games like Alien: Isolation, Resident Evil, Outlast, and more. Then we change gears and talk about plant based eating. She talks about how she got into plant based eating, her transition from eating meat to plant based eating, the differences between being vegetarian and vegan, learning to be a better cook, and more. This is such a great and educational segment. Then we wrap up with Our Flag Means Death. From learning about the show, to Tracy's favorite characters, and what the show means to her as a whole. You can find Tracy at: https://www.twitch.tv/tracysaur https://www.instagram.com/tracysaur/ You can listen to her previous episode here: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-104-tracy-gibbons-of-the-broadswords-podcast 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: 2:10 Twitch Streaming 13:00 Video Games 28:50 Plant Based Eating 50:00 Our Flag Means Death

3 years ago, Brett Stewart joined me for a discussion about the Star Wars franchise & fandom. This was post Rise of Skywalker and The Mandalorian Season 1. Our discussion was one of confusion and trying to figure out where Disney was going to take the franchise. Here we are, 3 years later, with a lot to discuss. We cover everything released the past 3 years. This includes: The Clone Wars: Season 7, The Bad Batch, Star Wars: Visions, The Mandalorian: Season 2, The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Andor, & Tales of the Jedi. Plus we talk about The Clone Wars & Star Wars: Rebels and their importance to current & upcoming shows. We also talk about upcoming shows like The Mandalorian: Season 3, Star Wars: Visions - Season 2, Ahsoka, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, and The Acolyte. Brett and I also discuss the return of movies to the Star Wars universe and talk about the various discussions and rumors of directors and writers who've been attached or mentioned in passing. There's a lot going on in the galaxy far, far away for the next few years. You can find Brett at: http://tiltingwindmillstudios.com/ https://tiltingwindmillstudios.com/moviegoround/ http://brettdavidstewart.com/ https://twitter.com/IAmBrettStewart You can listen to Brett's previous episodes here: The Star Wars Franchise & Fandom - https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/the-star-wars-franchise-fandom-with-brett-stewart Episode 123 with Nicole Davis, hosted by Brett Stewart - https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-123-nicole-davis-hosted-by-brett-stewart-of-movie-go-round-podcast Episode 89 with Brett Stewart - https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-89-brett-stewart-of-tilting-windmill-studios 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/

A long time fan of his work, Collier "CJ" Jennings aka CJWritesStuff, joins me to talk about a few of his favorite fandoms and his Pop Culture writing. CJ and I first dive into one of his favorite characters, Spider-Man. With the release and mainstream popularity of Into The Spider-Verse, we do talk about which Spider-Man he is a fan of. We talk about the comics, the animated TV series, the numerous movies, and more. It's Spidey O'Clock. We also talk about the upcoming Across the Spider-Verse as well. Then, we go into Tokusatsu shows. You may know them as Power Rangers. But we dive deeper, also talking about shows like Ultraman, Beetleborgs, and Kamen Rider. CJ talks about what it is that draws him to these shows, the longevity of the Power Rangers franchise, and his hope for people to fall in love with Shin Ultraman and the upcoming cinematic universe involving this franchise and others. Then, we boldly go.... to talk about Star Trek. CJ talks about how he first got into the Star Trek franchise. We talk about some of his favorite shows, favorite characters, and which shows he'd recommend for someone getting into the Star Trek for the first time. Lastly, we talk about his Pop Culture writing and Cosplay. CJ talks about he first got interested in writing about fandom and pop culture. From his first site he was writing for, to the numerous sites that he writes for now. He talks about how work is assigned, how he chooses what to write, and some of his more memorable articles. We also talk about how he's expanded into Cosplay on Instagram and TikTok, plus his plans for the future. You can find CJ at: https://twitter.com/CJWritesThings https://www.instagram.com/cjwritesstuff/ https://www.tiktok.com/@cjwritesstuff https://linktr.ee/cjwritesstuff Blade Article - https://butwhytho.net/2018/10/retrospective-blade-how-the-daywalker-jump-started-the-marvel-renaissance/ Trick 'r Treat & Krampus Article - https://collider.com/trick-r-treat-krampus-michael-dougherty-uses-myth-to-craft-horror/ 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: 2:55 Spider-Man 19:20 Tokusatsu Shows 34:40 Star Trek 50:25 Pop Culture Writing & Cosplay

Natalie aka LeiaAurora on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms. We first dive into The Lord of the Rings franchise. She talks about how she first got into the franchise through the movies, and then promptly picked up the books as well. We talk about the plot and the characters. One of my favorite things to get to talk about is good movie music. Natalie blows me away by talking about the music for the movie, and the music theory behind it. Listen, learn, and get the book to learn even more! From middle earth to a galaxy far, far away. We talk about Star Wars. We talk all about the franchise, from movies to TV shows, to characters we love, and what we're looking forward to for the future of it. Then, we talk about Netflix's Stranger Things. Natalie talks about how she initially got into the series, plus, there are some great stories here. Especially about her TV. Trust me, you'll want to hear this story. We talk about the characters she loves, the world of Hawkins, and finding Eddie Munson. Lastly, we wrap up with a conversation about cosplay. Natalie talks about how she got into it, how she creates costumes in incredible time crunches, her level of detail that only she would notice, and getting to experience those red carpet moments during a premiere. Listen to her story about her cosplaying as Bix Caleen for the Andor premiere, and getting to meet Adria Arjona. You can find Natalie at: https://www.instagram.com/leiaaurora/ https://twitter.com/MovieLvr4Life https://www.tiktok.com/@leiaaurora14 https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheFashionableRebel 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: 2:18 The Lord of the Rings 22:16 Star Wars 37:55 Stranger Things 58:45 Cosplay

Megan aka Empress_Cosplays12 on Instagram joins me from England as we talk about some of her favorite fandoms! We first start talking about one of the longest running TV series, Supernatural. Listen to Megan as she talks about how she got into the series, her favorite character(s), what she loves about the franchise, and more. Then, we move on to the Star Trek franchise. Megan tells me how she got into Star Trek. From her favorite of the shows, to her favorite Captain, you'll get to hear Megan talk about her experiences with the franchise as a whole. Lastly, we wrap up with Cosplay. Megan talks to me about how she got into Cosplay, some of the projects she's done, what's in the works, as well as talk about some of the fandom specific conventions that England has. You can find Megan at: https://www.instagram.com/empress_cosplays12/ https://twitter.com/CadetReynolds12 https://www.tiktok.com/@megan_empressofhell/ You can find Prodigies of Hell at: https://www.youtube.com/@prodigiesofhell1745 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: 2:20 Supernatural 20:25 Star Trek 37:05 Cosplay

It's always wonderful when someone reaches out wanting to be a guest. That is how today's guest, Newt Schottelkotte, came to be. They reached out and bam, guest on the podcast! Newt and I first talk about Pacific Rim. Listen as we talk about how the character of Newt was influential to them, the movie franchise as a whole, Pacific Rim characters being compared to Frodo and Sam from The Lord of the Rings franchise, and so much more. From there, we have a new fandom topic. Newt is the first person to talk about AMC's Interview with the Vampire TV series. Fun fact, Newt has not seen the original movie! We talk about how they got interested in the show, their favorite characters, and more. If you're into the show, take a listen! The second half of the episode is all about Newt! We talk about their love of audio dramas and podcasts. From how they first got their start in high school with creating an audio drama, to what they are working on now, and the future & possibilities with audio drama podcasts. This is a really great deep dive, so if you're into learning about audio drama podcasts, this is a great segment for you! You can find Newt at: https://newtschottelkotte.com/ https://twitter.com/newtschott You can find Where the Stars Fell at: https://wherethestarsfell.com/ https://twitter.com/starsfellradio 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: 3:09 Pacific Rim 23:58 Interview with the Vampire 40:35 Audio Dramas & Podcasting

Tales from the Fandom goes International as we have Akali aka TheBaddestCosplay join me from the Netherlands to talk fandom. We start off with talking about League of Legends. We talk about the video game, the Netflix series Arcane, and her connection with the character Akali. Then, we talk about the anime that Akali is into. From how she got into anime, some of her first anime shows, and what she looks for in anime to watch. We circle back to video games as we talk about what games Akali enjoys, with talks about the Resident Evil & Borderlands franchises. Lastly, we wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. From how she got into cosplay, to her connection with Harley Quinn, and how Cosplay and conventions are in the Netherlands and surrounding area. You can find Akali at: https://www.instagram.com/thebaddestcosplay/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thebaddestcosplay 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: 3:50 League of Legends 15:21 Anime 27:04 Video Games 39:15 Cosplay

Steph had stumbled across my Instagram account and had been following it for awhile. When I checked out her account, I fell in love with a number of her cosplays and knew I needed to talk to her about her favorite fandoms! We start off with talking about The Lord of the Rings. She talks about how she first got into the franchise via the movies, and dove into the books after seeing the movie. We talk about the characters, her favorite movie, and touch on The Hobbit movies and The Rings of Power series. Then, we talk about Bob's Burgers. Steph talks about which character she relates to the most, some of her experiences with the show, and why you should be watching it. Seriously, watch it! Steph and I then talk about Dungeons & Dragons and tabletop roleplaying games. She talks about how she got into playing D&D, what she enjoys about it, her characters, and more. We also touch on a game she'll be playing soon, Kids on Brooms. Lastly, we wrap up with Cosplay. Steph talks about how she got into Cosplay, what kind of characters she cosplays, her mashup cosplays, and what she's working on for the future. You can find Steph at: https://www.instagram.com/stephikins101/ https://twitter.com/stephikins1 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: 2:33 The Lord of the Rings / The Hobbit 26:45 Bob's Burgers 39:56 Dungeons & Dragons 57:46 Cosplay

Serena aka cos_lilicios on Instagram joins me to talk about some of their favorite fandoms! We kick things off talking about video games. From their first system and first game to what they play now. We talk specifically about games like Dead by Daylight, Spiritfarer, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Serena then talks about Good Omens, found on Amazon Prime. They talk about how they got into the show, the characters, and why you should watch it before Season 2 comes out! Then we wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. We talk about the characters they've cosplayed, how they got into cosplay, and what they're working on in the future. You can find Serena at: https://www.instagram.com/cos_lilicios/ https://www.tiktok.com/@cos_lilicios https://www.twitch.tv/xxvampireliliciosxx 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: 1:40 Video Games 33:30 Good Omens 46:05 Cosplay

Raisa aka Raisin Cosplay joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms as we start 2023! We start things off with talking about the Mass Effect video game franchise. Raisa talks primarily about the trilogy, but we also talk Andromeda and the new game coming. She talks about the game style she plays, some of the choices she makes, romances, the thematic shift in the games, and more. If you like Mass Effect, you'll love this. Then we change fandoms and talk all about Star Wars. We discuss the Clone Wars series, Rebels, Ahsoka Tano, The Mandalorian, and we touch on the Star Wars galaxy as a whole. Find out who she wants more of in future shows or movies. We then dive into comics, specifically DC Comics. She talks about her love for Martian Manhunter, the Green Lantern Corps, and Aquaman. We also touch on Superman, some DC movie thoughts, and what she'd like to see. Then, Raisa talks about Cosplay. From how she got into cosplay, the community evolution, sewing, and how she chooses her characters. We also talk about how she got into Cosplay Photography. Why she got into cosplay photography, her style and editing, and more. You can find Raisa at: https://www.instagram.com/raisincosplay/ https://www.instagram.com/raisphoto/ https://www.tiktok.com/@raisincosplay https://twitter.com/raisincosplay https://www.etsy.com/shop/RaisinCreations 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: 2:45 Mass Effect 22:10 Star Wars 47:45 DC Comics 1:12:30 Cosplay and Cosplay Photography

I had the distinct pleasure of recording my first video interview with Sumalee Montano! We talk about her new movie, The Deal. From coming up with the movie concept, producing, and acting in it. We also talk about her experience with Critical Role, and being a part of so many different fandoms. From Star Wars to Mass Effect, Voltron, Transformers, Justice League, Dragon Age, and so many more. Just scroll her IMDB credits... you'll find a massive list of shows she's been in as a face actor or voice actor! She's been a part of so many that I had to ask... which fandom that she hasn't been in, would she like to be - and I think her answer may surprise you. You can find Sumalee at: https://twitter.com/sumaleedotcom https://www.sumalee.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sumaleedotcom/ You can find The Deal on: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/cdd0ef1e2e2157ff95c3bc0fb8d40197/the-deal You can find this episode in video format at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1UfYGZZ6sk

Derek Hayes, host of the Monsters Among Us podcast joins me as we end 2022. I have been a fan of Monsters Among Us for many years, after first hearing about the show on the Zeng This podcast. Derek talks to me about all things Monsters Among Us. From how he first started the podcast, the community that has built around the podcast, and all the behind the scenes info you may have never known about what goes into making the podcast. Plus, we talk about what Derek is interested in outside of the podcast. You can find Derek and Monsters Among Us at: http://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/monstersamonguspodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1862444094073704 Want to report your story? Call 888-608-NIGHT (6444) or http://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/contact 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/

Taylor aka TayMakesMagic on Instagram joins me from California to talk about her favorite fandoms. I happily stumbled across Taylor's page thanks to someone sharing her work on their stories. We talk Disney first. Not just the Disney shows and movies, but Taylor also works at Disneyland! So we talk about her experience there and what she used to do (she's changed roles since our recording). Then we change to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. From characters to movies, we explore what she loves from the MCU. Universe hopping, we go from Marvel to Steven. Steven Universe, that is. We talk about how we both got into the show, along with our favorite characters, the music, and what the future may hold. Then we wrap up with Taylor talking about Disneybounding and cosplay. From how she puts her outfits together, to getting awesome pics in the park, and how she got into this hobby. You can find Taylor at: https://www.instagram.com/taymakesmagic/ 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/

Isa joins me from England as we have a conversation about the things she loves for over 2 hours! We first dive into video games. From how she got her start, to some of the games she loves like Horizon Zero Dawn, Assassin's Creed, Final Fantasy, Spiritfarer, and Hades. Then she educates me about the world of prosthetics and prosthetic effects, along with armor building, and cosplay. If you ever wanted to know more about prosthetics, this is a great entry into your learning! We talk about her first works, show love to Transformers, some of the companies she's worked with, and builds she has done. Lastly, we talk about tabletop roleplaying games. Isa talks about how she got into TTRPG's, what she loves and likes, her favorites, and her experiences with Dungeons and Dragons, and other systems. You can find Isa at: https://twitter.com/EvilCleverDog https://www.instagram.com/evilcleverdog/ https://www.youtube.com/evilcleverdog You can find The Asians Represent Podcast at: https://www.youtube.com/c/aznsrepresent/videos 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/

Adrienne aka Adri.Nyan joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms! We kick things off with a conversation about Genshin Impact. We talk about how she first found out about it, her favorite characters, and the dangers of spending real money on this game with its gachapon style system. Then she tells me about Beastars, which is NOT like Zootopia... but maybe kind has some similarities. She talks about finding the show, the manga, the characters, and why some people may not admit to watching the show - but definitely recommends it. Adrienne then tells me about the mobile app, Twisted Wonderland, from Disney. She tells me about the story and what the game is (and what the game isn't!), plus we talk about the characters, the background, and future for the game. Then we dive into how Adrienne got into Cosplay. From her first experiences, to who she has portrayed, and some of the characters she's working on in the future. We also talk about how she got into streaming on Twitch, from video games to just chatting streams. Want to check out Adrienne's work? Find her at the links below! https://www.instagram.com/adri.nyan/ https://www.twitch.tv/adri_nyan/ https://twitter.com/adri__nyan https://www.tiktok.com/@totallynotadrienne 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/

Emily aka Imagination.Em on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms. CW: Talk of grief, death, and cancer After talking to Emily about finding her through the popularity of her Moana Fett cosplay, we dive into one of her first fandoms, Marvel comics. We talk about one of her favorite characters, her history with the comics, and what she was drawn to. Then, we switch gears and talk about Disney. From growing up with Disney, some of her favorite movies, and her upcoming Disney plans. Emily and I then talk Star Wars. Emily talks about how she first watched the original movie. We talk about some of her favorite characters and media within the galaxy far, far away. We wrap up with a heartfelt conversation about Cosplay. From how Emily got into cosplay, conventions, her cosplay connection to her father and sister, and the surprise in popularity of her Moana Fett cosplay. We also talk about her future with cosplay. You can find Emily at: https://www.instagram.com/imagination.em/ https://www.tiktok.com/@imagination.em 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/

Sam aka Dovah Design returns after nearly 5 years as we catch up and talk old and new fandoms. We kick things off with talking about how she got into Magic: The Gathering again after some time away from the game. We talk about how she got into playing online, some of her favorite things about magic, and more. Then, we talk about her latest fandom and one that has influenced her greatly, Assassin's Creed: Valhalla. Sam talks about getting into the game, how much the game gripped her and took over her life, bleeding into her costume and prop making. Sam then provides a behind the scenes look at going full time as a prop and costume maker. She talks about the business, how many hours she puts in, the work she does, and ultimately the hours that it takes to create her works. Then we wrap up with a conversation about cosplay. We talk about some of the competitions, her current and future work, and just where she does put all these armor builds when she's done with them! You can find Sam at: https://www.instagram.com/dovahdesign/ https://www.dovahdesign.com/shop/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/DovahDesign You can listen to her original episode from 2017 here: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-81-sam-of-dovah-design 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/

James Salsido joins me to talk about fandoms and the paranormal! After knowing James as a fellow Twitch viewer in a few different streamers chats, we get to hang out. We kick things off by talking about Marvel comics. James talks about how he got into the comics, and some of his favorites. We specifically talk about the X-Men franchise and he lists some of his favorite arcs that would be good to start with. Then, James and I talk about the long running Star Trek franchise. We talk about most of the shows, specifically The Original Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager. We switch gears as James talks about his personal experiences with the paranormal, and then talks about his podcast, Salsido Paranormal Podcast. James talks about why he decided to start the podcast, and what his goals are for talking about the paranormal. You can find James at: https://salsidoparanormal.podbean.com/ https://discord.gg/NDTBnDT https://twitter.com/SalsidoM https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd3KdptzCvEhoGRZppNlJGA/featured 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/

Cam aka Lillac.Cos on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms! We first start off talking about how Cam got into Anime and some of those first anime series she got into. Then we specifically talk about D. Gray-man (both the anime and the manga). From there, we go to a galaxy far, far away as we talk Star Wars. Learn about how and when Cam got into Star Wars, her favorite shows, characters, and what she's looking forward to with the Disney+ shows that are coming out. Then, we talk Disney. Not only do we talk about the shows and movies, but we talk theme parks, specifically, Disney World! Learn which park in Disney World is her favorite and why. Last, we wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. How Cam got interested in cosplaying, her Mollymauk cosplay and the world of Critical Role cosplays, what she's working on now, and what her plans are for the future. You can find Cam at: https://www.instagram.com/lillac.cos/ https://twitter.com/lillac_cos https://www.twitch.tv/swagosaki15 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/

Linda Codega, writer for io9 and Gizmodo, joins me to talk fandom! We kick things off with one of the great new fandoms, Our Flag Means Death. We talk about how we discovered the show, favorite characters, the show being explicitly, undeniably queer & what that means to them and the audience. From there, we talk about NBC's Kings TV series. Lasting for one season (available to stream for free on the NBC website), we talk about discovering the show, the characters and actors, the way the show swung for the fences every episode with its biblical ties to the story of David, and so much more. Then we discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe. From watching Iron Man, and getting into Thor and Captain America, to then having a discussion about the MCU & and its relationship with visual effects studios. This segues into Linda's writing for io9 and Gizmodo. We talk about how they got into writing and writing for pop culture, the Marvel VFX article that they were working on during the time of recording, and some of the articles that they're most proud of. You can find Linda at: https://twitter.com/lincodega https://gizmodo.com/author/lcodega You can read some of Linda's articles mentioned below: Abuse of VFX Artists Is Ruining the Movies - https://gizmodo.com/disney-marvel-movies-vfx-industry-nightmare-1849385834 On Being Trans and Watching Everything Everywhere All at Once - https://gizmodo.com/on-being-trans-and-watching-everything-everywhere-all-a-1848714824 Star Wars' BIPOC Fans Speak Out on Lucasfilm Addressing Racism in Fandom - https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-racism-fandom-moses-ingram-obi-wan-kenobi-rev-1849040150 NFTs Are Here to Ruin D&D - https://gizmodo.com/dungeons-dragons-nft-gripnr-blockchain-dnd-ttrpg-1848686984 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/

A longtime mutual from the Twitterverse, Mer aka ArchMageofDice joins me to talk about their favorite fandoms. We talk about their favorite video game franchise, Golden Sun. Find out why they love the franchise (1 and 2 for sure, maybe not 3 so much) and why the Golden Sun community still waits for a 4th entry into the series. From there, we talk about how they first got into tabletop roleplaying games. From D&D and Eberron, Adventure Zone and Actual Play podcasts, Twitter, and more. Find out why they love Monte Cook's Invisible Sun TTRPG and what else they're into. We also talk about what it takes to stream tabletop roleplaying games on Twitch as a player and a producer. If you're interested in getting into the streaming side of TTRPG's, this is a great part of the episode. You can find Mer at: https://twitter.com/archmageofdice You can find Friends Who Roll Dice at: https://twitter.com/FriendsRollDice https://www.twitch.tv/friendswhorolldice 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/

TAF aka TotallyAFan joins me in a free flowing conversation about fandom and so much more. We first start off talking about some of TAF's favorite fandoms when he was younger. There's a focus on animated TV shows. From there, we talk about things that he's into now. Want to know how to catch his attention? Detail to world building. We talk about world building, and the fandoms that have gotten his attention with the world building. From there, we dive into his Twitch streaming. From games he's played, what he's gotten into like a Red Dead Redemption 2 roleplaying server, possibly streaming tabletop roleplaying games, and more. We also talk about his work in graphic design, his love of doing emotes, and what he'd love to do. You can find TAF at: https://www.twitch.tv/totallyafantaf https://twitter.com/TotallyAFan https://www.instagram.com/totallyafan/ https://linktr.ee/totallyafan 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. AriaRei joins me from Canada to talk about two of her favorite fandoms. We first talk about Sailor Moon. From getting into the magical girl genre, she talks about how she got into the manga and the Sailor Moon anime. We chat about the live action series, the original anime, Sailor Moon Crystal, and the stage shows and musicals as well. We talk about our favorite scouts, some of the storylines, and more. Then we talk about how she got into Cosplay. We talk about some of her costumes, the work she puts into them, upcoming projects, and more. You can find AriaRei at: https://www.instagram.com/ariarei_/ https://ariarei.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/

Tales from the Fandom continues to bring guests from around the globe to talk about their fandoms. Lena aka Lenlaegrim on Instagram joins me from Argentina to talk about her favorite fandoms! We first start off with a discussion about some of her favorite Sci-Fi and Fantasy novels. We talk about the works of Brandon Sanderson including The Cosmere series, along with The Locked Tomb series by Tamsyn Muir. Then we do the unthinkable as we combine Star Trek and Star Wars into one discussion topic. We talk about the show, the movies, what draws her to both long running Sci-Fi fandoms, and more. Lena then introduces me to her love of animated television series. We cover ground on a number of shows, but specifically make time for The Owl House and Maya and the Three. We wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. From how Lena got into cosplaying, some of the characters she's worked on, and future projects. You can find Lena at: https://www.instagram.com/lenlaegrim/ https://twitter.com/lenlaegrim https://linktr.ee/lenlaegrim 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/

Vicki aka Vicksipixiecosplay joins me for the latest episode! As a quick note, due to some technical issues, this episode ended a bit abruptly and I hope to have Vicki on again in the future. Vicki joins me to talk about two of her favorite fandoms. We first dive into The Owl House. We talk about how she got into the series, some of her favorite characters, and why she loves the show. We also talk about the how and why of Disney pulling the plug on the series. Then we talk about the works of Jane Austen. Vicki tells us why she's into the works of Jane Austen, some of her favorites, and what she's looking forward to. We wrap up with a quick conversation about Cosplay, from how she creates her cosplays and what brings her joy. You can find Vicki at: https://www.instagram.com/vicksipixiecosplay/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pridenprejudice9 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/

Today's episode has our guest joining us from Hong Kong! Winola aka WinolaMagical on Instagram comes to talk about some of her favorite fandoms. We talk about two of her favorite fandoms. We kick things off with Disney. Winola talks about how she got first got into Disney. From the mainstream movies and shows to the Disney Channel Original movies. Going to Hong Kong Disney. We talk about some of her favorite characters and what she enjoys about Disney. Then, we talk about Marvel - particularly the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Winola talks about the movies and shows she likes and some of the ones she doesn't like. We also talk about her favorite characters and what she is looking forward to coming in the future. Winola then talks about being a content creator with her videos, cosplay, and bounding. Winola talks about creating her bounding looks (Disneybounding and Marvelbounds), how she sets up some of her videos, and how she got involved in the bounding community. If you have watched her pick up line videos, definitely check them out! You can find Winola at: https://www.instagram.com/winolamagical/ 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 on Twitch returns! He's here to talk all about the Mass Effect video game trilogy! Drew has started streaming long form RPG's on his Twitch channel. After completing Final Fantasy X and X-2, Drew next streamed the Mass Effect trilogy (Legendary Edition). It was his first experience and play through of the series. Drew talks about the trilogy. From the story arcs and characters, to his experiences with each game and the choices made. Plus, we talk about how it was playing the game with community involvement. We also talk about how the ending(s) play out and our thoughts on them. 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 two episodes here: 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/

Tara aka CosplaywithTLC joins me to talk about a number of wonderful fandoms. We first start off talking about Disney. From TV shows like Gravity Falls and The Owl House, to movies, to even our favorite park at Walt Disney World. Then we switch over to talk about Nintendo, including games like The Legend of Zelda and Animal Crossing. We then talk about The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy, dip a bit into The Hobbit along with mentioning the upcoming Amazon Prime TV series. Then we wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. How Tara got into it, some of the characters she's done, plans for the future, and more! You can find Tara at: https://www.instagram.com/cosplaywithtlc/ https://www.tiktok.com/@cosplaywithtlc 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/

2022 marks the 35th Anniversary of the Final Fantasy franchise. Created by Hironobu Sakaguchi and owned by Square (now Square Enix), the franchise has taken us to multiple worlds, introduced us to beloved characters, and continues to be one of the most dominant JRPG's in the video game industry. It's only fitting that this episode is also Tales from the Fandom's 400th episode. Kris aka Cafe.Contessa on IG returns for her 3rd episode, as we talk Final Fantasy. From her first experience with the franchise (it's not what you'd think!), to some of her favorite games, characters, and so much more. You can find Kris at: https://www.instagram.com/cafe.contessa/ You can listen to her previous episodes here: 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/

K-K Bracken joins me to talk about a number of their favorite fandoms! We first start off talking about Our Flag Means Death. Recorded right before the announcement of a season 2 renewal, we talk about how they learned about the show, their favorite characters, and more. If you haven't watched it, you need to. Then, we switch over to HopePunk shows. K-K tells me about what HopePunk means, and the shows that they identify as HopePunk. We talk about Schitt's Creek, Parks and Rec, Ted Lasso, and The Good Place. From there, we venture into Avatar: The Last Airbender. From how they got into the show, their favorite characters, bending, The Legend of Korra, the Kyoshi books... Then we wrap up with talking about CabbageCon. The successfully kickstarted fan convention for Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra takes place in Columbus, OH from March 30 to April 2, 2023. K-K talks about their work doing previous fan conventions, and what their hopes are for CabbageCon. Interested in attending CabbageCon? Use code TALES at checkout for $5 off your ticket. You can find more information about CabbageCon including volunteering at: https://cabbagecon.com/ https://www.facebook.com/cabbageconvention https://twitter.com/avatarfancon https://www.instagram.com/cabbageconvention/ 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/

Colleen Cosplay joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms! We first dive in with Supergirl. Instead of the TV series, we're talking the comics. From how Colleen first found Supergirl, what she loves about the character, some comic recommendations, and more. Then, we talk about Netflix's animated series Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts. 3 seasons of a wonderful show releases in 2020 during the start of the pandemic, it is a show that we both agree is a must see. We talk about how we both found the show and its similarities to other Netflix animated projects at the time. We talk about the characters, the LGBTQ & POC representation in the show, the music, the art, and more. What we don't do is spoil it for you. So go forth, and watch it! We wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. How and why Colleen got into cosplay, her various projects, her YouTube channel and much more. You can find Colleen at: https://www.instagram.com/colleen_cosplay/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenCosplay 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/

Fairchild Cosplay joins me to talk about a number of fandoms, new and old! We kick things off by talking about Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim movie. We talk about what got her interested in the movie, the characters, and more. We don't really talk about the second movie… Then we jump verses, to talk about the TV series, Firefly. Just FYI, Joss Whedon is a trash person. While acknowledging that, we do talk about how she found Firefly. The characters, the verse, and what keeps her coming back to it. Then we continue with cooperative writing / roleplaying. How she got into it, her role with writing in a Firefly game called Finding Serenity, and more. Then we talk cosplay! How she got into it, how she plans, her favorites and what she's working on next. We also talk about the podcast ComfyCozyCast that she cohosts. How it came about and what it's about. You can find Fairchild Cosplay at: https://www.instagram.com/fairchildcosplay/ https://twitter.com/FairchildCos https://linktr.ee/fairchildcosplay You can find Finding Serenity at: https://www.findingserenity.net/index.php? You can find ComfyCozyCast at: https://www.comfycozycast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/comfycozycast/ https://twitter.com/comfycozycast 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/

Emilee aka OurShieldMaiden on various social media joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms! Emilee is the first guest to talk about HBO's Our Flag Means Death series. Recorded prior to the renewal announcement of a second season, we talk about how she discovered the show, her opinion of it, why it works, and favorite characters. We continue with another first, talking about Netflix's Bridgerton series. Emilee talks about both the first and second seasons, representation within the show, and what she loves about these period shows. From period piece TV shows, we find ourselves talking about the Halo TV series on Paramount+. She talks about how she originally got into the Halo franchise and ties to it, the show itself, and why you should watch it. Emilee and I wrap up with a conversation about cosplay, historical costuming, sew-alongs, how she plans what she's working on, and more! You can find Emilee at: https://www.instagram.com/ourshieldmaiden/ https://www.ourshieldmaiden.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ourshieldmaiden https://www.facebook.com/ourshieldmaiden https://twitter.com/ourshieldmaiden 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/

Josh aka Anoriand on Twitter & Twitch joins me to talk about some of his favorite fandoms. I've talked about Fire Emblem before on the podcast. This time however, I sat under the learning tree, Josh, as he did a deep dive into the franchise. We talked about the games spanning multiple consoles and generations. If you want an education in Fire Emblem, this is a good place to start. From there, Josh talks about the Suikoden franchise. If you've not heard of the games and what goes on in them, this is a great time to listen and learn. We then switch to talking about Tabletop Roleplaying Games. From how he got his start with Dungeons and Dragons, other games he plays, and getting into Actual Plays and Live Streamed games. You can find Josh at: https://twitter.com/AnoriandGD https://www.twitch.tv/Anoriand 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/

Kayla aka Kayl.Jpeg on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms! We talk about the Spider-Man movie franchises first. From Tobey Maguire to Tom Holland, and even Andrew Garfield. We also discuss the Sony Into the Spider-Verse franchise. We then segue into Marvel, from the MCU as well as the comics. Kayla then talks to me about Cosplay. From how she got into it, some of the characters she's done, and her future projects. You can find Kayla at: https://www.instagram.com/kayl.jpeg/ 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/

Pappadopolis Returns! Over 2 years since his first appearance, he returns as we catch up on what's been going on and new things he's discovered. We of course talk Twitch streaming and video games, picking up from his first episode. We talk about his growth on the platform, the variety of games he streams now, and new opportunities, including light painting. Pappadopolis also continues our conversation about Men's Fashion. I ask how his fashion may have changed during the pandemic, and the timelessness of certain pieces. You can find Pappadopolis at: https://www.twitch.tv/pappadopolis84 https://twitter.com/ItsPappadopolis https://www.instagram.com/itspappadopolis/ Listen to Pappadopolis' original episode at: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-162-pappadopolis 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/

Dom aka WorldofDomDom on Instagram and TikTok joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms. We talk about Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars. From some of her favorite shows and movies, to favorite and underrated characters, and what she's looking forward to from them. She also talks to me about Fandom Fashion and Disneybounding. You'll need to check out her Instagram and Tiktok's to see just how wonderful her outfits and styles are. You can find Dom at: https://www.instagram.com/worldofdomdom/ https://www.tiktok.com/@worldofdomdom 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/

Joshua aka HylianDescent of Hyrule Gaming Group returns for a third time as we reunite and continue our discussion. Last episode, Josh had made partner on Twitch. We continue the conversation regarding Twitch. From the evolution of what he does on camera, including games he chooses to play, to the changing nature of having viewership triple since we last spoke. We also talk about how that ties in with the evolving community that has grown. How it affects or changes him during stream, and his continued plans for the community. We can't leave off an episode without talking about Animal Crossing, but we do roll some additional farm sims / indie games into the discussion as well. You can find Joshua at: https://www.twitch.tv/hyliandescent https://twitter.com/Hyliandescent https://twitter.com/HyruleGG https://www.instagram.com/hyrulegg/ https://t.co/4kqVCNPl1r?amp=1 You can listen to his first two episodes here: 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

Author Joseph Sale returns to the podcast after nearly 5 years. We catch up on some conversations from his first podcast episode and talk about some current fandoms. We revisit our conversation about Game of Thrones. We talk about the final season, and the upcoming show. This leads naturally into a conversation about storytelling. From set up and characters, to themes, and the most important part of sticking the landing (ending). Joseph then talks about what he's been working on and what he's published in the past several years. We go into plans for the future. Then, before wrapping up, we talk about Neon Genesis Evangelion. You can find Joseph at: https://twitter.com/josephwordsmith http://themindflayer.com/ You can listen to Joseph's previous episode at: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-85-joseph-sale

Emily Peck Prokop returns to the podcast after 3 years! After seeing a post on Instagram about her watching The Lord of the Rings movies for the first time, I knew we had to talk. Emily joined me just days after finishing the trilogy. We talk about how she avoided seeing the movies for over 20 years, her favorite characters, what she liked about the movies, the actors, and more. Most importantly. THE EAGLES. If you know, you know. If you listen, you will know! You can find Emily at: https://www.instagram.com/emilypeckprokop/ https://www.epodcastproductions.com/ You can listen to Emily's original episode here: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-139-emily-peck-prokop-of-the-story-behind-podcast

Ana aka Lucero Cosplays joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms. She talks about one of her first fandoms, Sailor Moon. From how she discovered it, her experience with the fandom, favorite characters and more. Then, we talk about the Studio Ghibli films. Learn about her favorite movies, who she identifies with, and what she recommends. We wrap up with a conversation about cosplay. Who she learned from, incorporating her culture into cosplay, and more. You can find Ana at: https://www.instagram.com/lucerocosplay/ https://twitter.com/Lucero_Cos https://lucerosewingcorner.wordpress.com/home/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/LuceroHandCrafts

Ang aka Ang.Everafter on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms! She talks to me about Marvel, Star Wars and Disney. We talk about favorite movies, characters, and projects that Ang is looking forward to seeing. Ang also talks to me about fandom fashion, bounding (or Disneybounding), and cosplay. You can find Ang at: https://www.instagram.com/ang.everafter/

Saraphernalia joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms. She talks to me about her love for Final Fantasy 14 and all that this MMORPG entails. Then we talk about the comic, Snotgirl. From there, we dive into the Bioshock franchise. Then we wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. Plus, learn about googly eyes and how she uses them! You can find Saraphernalia at: https://www.instagram.com/saraphernalia/ https://twitter.com/saraphernalia https://www.twitch.tv/saraphernalia

Anne aka xo_girlwonder joins me from Twitter to talk about two of her favorite fandoms! Anne talks about one of her original and favorite fandoms, Power Rangers. We do a deep dive into the franchise, from the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers to recent series like Megaforce. We talk about the original movie, along with touching on the reboot. If you're a Power Rangers fan, you've got to listen to this. We then shift to talk about Tabletop Roleplaying Games. From how Anne first got interested in TTRPG's to games she's playing now, we cover all that and more. We also discuss the formation of The Bardic Inspiration Network. You can find Anne at: https://twitter.com/xo_girlwonder You can find The Bardic Inspiration Network at: https://twitter.com/thebardnetwork https://www.twitch.tv/bardicinspirationnetwork https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrxOux7QOx_ev0gU-tApPTg

Selena aka itsselenachea on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms. We start things off with Selena talking about how she first got into Marvel along with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We discuss her love of Spider-Man, before talking about Cindy Moon aka Silk. We discuss the Spider-Verse in the comics & movies. Then, Selena talks about Over the Garden Wall. It's an animated miniseries that had a very big impact on Selena. Want to know more? Take a listen! Lastly, we wrap up with Cosplay. From Selena first getting into the world of Cosplay, to representing Silk, her recent Disneybound of Raya, and so much more. Take a listen and be sure to follow her work! You can find Cindy at: https://www.instagram.com/itsselenachea/ https://www.tiktok.com/@itsselenachea

Sydney aka SydSugoi.Cosplay on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms. We kick things off talking about Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. We talk about the shows, the upcoming Netflix adaptation, Avatar Kyoshi and more. From there, we move on to Steven Universe and discuss the characters, story, music and what the future could be beyond Steven Universe Future. Sydney educates me on Attack on Titan, since I've only seen one season and she discusses the seasons that came after and some of the big changes to the show. Lastly, Sydney talks about Cosplay. From getting into the world of cosplay, to some of her characters, and what her plans are for the future with cosplay. You can find Sydney at: https://www.instagram.com/sydsugoi.cosplay/ https://twitter.com/sydsugoicosplay

After a year of no Marvel movies or TV shows in 2020, the Marvel Cinematic Universe exploded in 2021. Long time friend, S. Brady Calhoun returns again to talk about the year that was 2021 in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as look to the future of 2022 programming. We cover the movies first, talking about Black Widow, Shang Chi, The Eternals, and Spider-Man: No Way Home. We then talk about the upcoming 2022 movies: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Thor: Love and Thunder, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. At the 1 hour 19 minute mark, we switch over to the TV shows available on Disney Plus. We talk about WandaVision, The Falcon & The Winter Soldier, Loki, What If?, Hawkeye. We then talk about the upcoming 2022 TV shows including the unexpected Moon Knight release. We wrap up with a quick conversation about characters we'd love to see make their way to the MCU. You can find Brady at: https://twitter.com/SBradyCalhoun You can listen to his previous episodes here: 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

Jessica aka Noble Porpoise Cosplay joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms! She first talks to me about Hōseki no Kuni aka Land of the Lustrous. It's both a manga and an anime. Jessica talks about finding out about the series, her experiences with it and we even talk philosophy with regards to the characters. We then talk about Studio Ghibli! From some of her favorite movies, characters, and which movie she'd love to live in. We delve into the works of Hayao Miyazaki. Then, Jessica talks to me about the Disney series, Gravity Falls. How Gravity Falls didn't seem to fit the Disney mold, we talked about its story, characters and more. She even inspired me to start watching it with the family! Lastly, we wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay and her Cosplay workout series on YouTube. You can find Jessica at: https://www.instagram.com/noble_porpoise/ https://www.youtube.com/c/CosplayWorkouts https://www.tiktok.com/@noble_porpoise