Tales from the Fandom

Ash aka Starry_Arcana joins me to talk about some of their favorite fandoms! She first starts out talking about the video game series Zero Escape. We delve into how they found out about the series, their journey in playing it and what keeps them coming back for more. Next we talk about Katekyo Hitman Reborn, which is both a manga and anime. We talk about how they got into the this particular series, characters, and why you should check it out. Then we talk about the popular Persona video game franchise. Find out what their favorite Persona series is, and why they like the franchise. We wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay! You can find Ash aka Starry_Arcana at: https://www.instagram.com/starry_arcana/ https://www.starryarcanacosplay.com/links https://twitter.com/starry_arcana https://www.tiktok.com/@starry_arcana https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu9h7ylxcOjP8iAiQ1ub3xw

Cassy aka Kueen Kerosene joins me for a great discussion about some of her favorite fandoms. We spend a good portion of time talking about DC's movies and TV shows. From animated works to live action, we cover as much as we can. Young Justice, Justice League, Titans, Teen Titans, Arrow, The Flash, and so much more. We then talk about Netflix's Castlevania series. How she got into it, why she likes it, and more. Then we wrap with a conversation about cosplay and what is in her future. You can find Kueen Kerosene at: https://www.instagram.com/kueenkerosene/ https://www.tiktok.com/@kueenkerosene https://www.facebook.com/kueenkerosene https://twitter.com/kueenkerosene https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBJ1V3wxaV3feiztaZT_XSQ https://taplink.cc/kueenkerosene

Kuma aka Kumalatte.Cosplay on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms. All of what we discuss in this episode is new to me, which always makes things exciting. Kuma talks to me about a number of animated series including The Owl House, Amphibia, and Centaurworld. Throughout the conversation for these three shows, we talk about diversity in animated shows and the progress that these shows have made. We wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. You can find Kuma at: https://www.instagram.com/kumalatte.cosplay/ https://twitter.com/KumalatteCos https://www.tiktok.com/@kumalattecosplay https://beacons.ai/kumalattecosplay/

Cam aka CamCammeii joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms! We first discuss one of her favorite TV series, White Collar. From there, we talk about the anime, My Hero Academia. Cam then talks to me about how she got into Cosplay, as well as delving into Cosplay Photography and balancing the two. You can find Cam at: https://www.instagram.com/camcammeii/ https://imiicie.wixsite.com/miicie https://www.tiktok.com/@camcammeii https://twitter.com/camcammeii https://www.instagram.com/camcammeiiphotography/

Morgan aka Cosmic Sea Turtle on Instagram joins me to talk about her favorite fandoms. We delve into the world of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, talking about the movies and TV shows. Then we change over as she talks about her love for the Final Fantasy video game franchise. Then she talks about getting into Doll and Toy Collecting. We wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. You can find Morgan at: https://www.instagram.com/cosmic_sea_turtle/ https://twitter.com/CsmicSeaTurtle https://www.facebook.com/CosmicSeaTurtleCosplay https://beacons.ai/cosmic_sea_turtle

Melinda aka Spidereyez on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms! She first gives me a good education on the hit anime, Demon Slayer. Then, we delve into Game of Thrones as we talk about the hit series and whether she'll be watching the next series. We wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. You can find Melinda at: https://www.instagram.com/spidereyez/ https://twitter.com/spidereyez1 https://www.tiktok.com/@spidereyezz https://www.instagram.com/spidereyez.art/

Suzanne Noble joins me from Twitter to talk all about their favorite fandom. Join us for an entire episode devoted to Star Trek. We go from Alpha Quadrant to Delta Quadrant, as we talk Trek. From The Original Series, and The Next Generation. Deep Space Nine and Voyager. Discovery, Lower Decks, Prodigy, and Picard. We talk about characters like Captain Kathryn Janeway, Seven of Nine, and more. We also talk about FansGiveBack / TrekGivesBack on Twitter and the good that it does others in the community. You can find Suzanne at: https://twitter.com/cxptainjaneway https://www.instagram.com/owl_flight/

Aya aka DisLifeofAya joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms. We dive in and talk all about Disney. From her experience with Disney as a kid to where she is with the Disney fandom now. From favorite movies and shows, to the parks, and more. We also discuss her Bachelor's research thesis on the Disney Princesses. Definitely a must listen! We also talk about her love of Japanese culture and how she connects to it. We then circle back to Disney with Disneybounding, including the photography, editing, and work she puts in to each look. You can find Aya at: https://www.instagram.com/dislifeofaya/ https://www.instagram.com/ayas_arts/ https://beacons.ai/dislifeofaya https://www.tiktok.com/@dislifeofaya https://twitter.com/dislifeofaya

Amber aka TheSpaceJamber on Twitter joins me to talk about some of their favorite fandoms. They first talk about the animated series Danny Phantom. Then, we switch directions with talking about early 2000's VH1 reality TV shows like Rock of Love. Then we talk about YA (Young Adult) Literature including Twilight, and we wrap up with a conversation about Tabletop Roleplaying Games. 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/

Siren aka SirensCallCo on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms. We start things off with the video game franchise Dragon Age, by Bioware. From there, we talk about K/DA and its ties to League of Legends. Then we talk about Siren's recent journey into the Star Wars franchise. We wrap up with a conversation about cosplay and the cosplay community on TikTok and Instagram. You can find Siren at: https://www.instagram.com/sirenscallco/ https://www.tiktok.com/@sirenscallco? https://twitter.com/sirenscallco https://www.twitch.tv/sirenscallco

Anna Mina aka Pinkuperfect returns to the podcast after over 5 1/2 years! We get to catch up with each other and dive into new fandoms for Anna. We talk about Avatar: The Last Airbender, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, Princess Parties, and Cosplay. You can find Anna at: https://www.instagram.com/pinkuperfect/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pinkuperfect? https://www.instagram.com/pinkupatterns/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/pinkupatterns/ You can listen to her original episode here: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-23-mina-aka-pinkuperfect

On December 19th, 2001, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring was released into movie theaters around the world. For this special episode, I formed my own Fellowship. A Fellowship from across the fandom to share their thoughts and experiences with The Fellowship of the Ring. They talk about the movie, the actors, the characters, and what this movie and Lord of the Rings means to them. 1. Lauren aka Lauren Does Cosplay https://www.instagram.com/laurendoescosplay/ https://twitter.com/LDoesCosplay You can find In The Reads at: https://www.instagram.com/in.the.reads/ https://inthereads.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/InTheReads 2. Justin Zenger of the Zeng This Podcast http://zengthis.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/zengthis/ https://twitter.com/ZengThis https://www.instagram.com/zengthispodcast/ 3. Mandy aka Mandybars https://www.instagram.com/mandybars/ 4. Stephanie aka Jedi.Moon https://www.instagram.com/jedi.moon/ 5. Ellie aka eg.cosplay https://www.instagram.com/eg.cosplay/ 6. Shelly Deutsch https://www.instagram.com/battyshelly/ 7. Tracy Tong of The Broadswords https://www.instagram.com/tracytongstrong/ https://www.twitch.tv/tracysaur https://twitter.com/tracysaur https://thebroadswords.com/ 8. Brett Stewart of the Movie-Go-Round Podcast https://twitter.com/iambrettstewart https://tiltingwindmillstudios.com/moviegoround/ https://twitter.com/MovieGoRoundPod "Ascending the Vale" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Tara Patrice joins me from California to talk Fandom! Tara talks to me about her love for Marvel - from the X-Men to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We then talk about the all encompassing Disney fandom. From there, Tara educates me about thrifting, fandom fashion, and bounding. Then we wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. You can find Tara at: https://www.instagram.com/taraplegall/ https://www.tiktok.com/@themagicheartist? https://www.tarapatrice.com/

Kay Kay Cosplay aka That1GirlKayKay on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms! We talk about Anime (Fushigi Yugi, Naruto), Video Games (Apex, Rocket League), Webcomics (Lore Olympus, Spirit Fingers), and Cosplay! You can find Kay Kay Cosplay at: https://www.instagram.com/that1girlkaykay/ https://twitter.com/kaykaycosplay https://www.facebook.com/kaykaycosplay https://www.tiktok.com/@that1girlkaykay?

Clara Returns! Nearly 4 years since we last talked, Clara of Re:Play Podcast joins me for more conversation! This time, Clara talks about LGBTQIA representation in video games. We specifically focus on two indie titles and two mainstream titles. Games discussed are: Monster Prom, 2064: Read Only Memories, the Destiny franchise, and The Last of Us franchise. Clara also talks about the Re:Play Podcast. From the creation of it, to its goal of building a more inclusive community by creating a space for underrepresented gamers and their allies to share their voice. You can find Clara at: https://twitter.com/bubblegum_titan https://www.twitch.tv/therealbubblegumtitan https://www.instagram.com/bubblegum_titan/ You can find the Re:Play Podcast at: https://victormediagroup.co/show/replay/ https://twitter.com/RePlay_Pod https://www.instagram.com/replay.podcast/ https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVO71GdzK9d3ZmdcQNXQL?si=442e321748724081 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/re-play/id1558275603 You can listen to Clara's previous podcast episodes here: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-53-clara-of-mt-moon-cosplay https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/12-clara-mount-of-mt-moon-cosplay-women-in-tabletop-gaming-month

Lily aka LeanMeanTrashMachine on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms! We talk about Disney's Lilo and Stitch, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Cosplay. You can find Lily at: https://www.instagram.com/leanmeantrashmachine/ https://twitter.com/lilyascanbe https://www.tiktok.com/@leanmeantrashmachine? https://beacons.ai/leanmeantrashmachine

Maria Song Cosplay joins me from the Philippines to talk about their favorite fandoms! We get to discuss Fire Emblem: Three Houses, The Legend of Zelda franchise, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Cosplay, and Fast Fashion. Their journey into these fandoms is entertaining and will put a smile on your face. Learning about fast fashion was eye opening and something I've just learned about recently. You can find Maria Song Cosplay at: https://www.instagram.com/mariasong_/ https://twitter.com/_mariasong https://www.facebook.com/MariaSongCosplay https://www.tiktok.com/@mariasongcosplay?

After a nearly 3 1/2 year absence, Ollie Odinson Cosplay returns to the podcast! Formerly known as KP or Salt Lake City's Green Arrow, Ollie joins me to talk about two of his favorite fandoms - just in time for Halloween! We dive in and discuss Horror movies. From how Ollie first got into them, his favorite movies, his take on the movie remakes, and so much more on the horror movie genre. From there, we discuss the video game Dead by Daylight. Ollie talks about what he enjoys about the game, the community, what the game does right and more. We weave that into how Ollie has just really started streaming on Twitch, playing DbD with his community while cosplaying, and building that community. You can find Ollie at: https://www.twitch.tv/ollieodinson https://www.instagram.com/ollieodinsoncosplay/ https://linktr.ee/OllieOdinson You can listen to Ollie's previous episode at: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-98-kp-aka-salt-lake-citys-green-arrow

Melanie aka Magical Girl Melanie returns for her 3rd podcast appearance! We dive right in to talk about Disney. Not just any talk, but about Melanie's past employment at Disney as Drizella Tremaine. We talk about the entire employment process, from being hired, shows and pay, and of course, stories about interacting with park guests. Melanie talks about going viral on TikTok with one of her stories while she was dressed as Drizella and how TikTok is therapy. Then we talk about how her Twitch streaming journey has been and video games she's playing. We wrap up as she talks about attending DragonCon in September. You can find Magical Girl Melanie at: https://www.instagram.com/magicalgirlmelanie/ https://www.twitch.tv/magicalgirlmelanie https://tiktok.com/@magicalgirlmelanie https://wlo.link/@magicalgirlmelanie You can listen to Melanie's previous episodes here: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-111-melanie-aka-magical-girl-melanie https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-144-melanie-aka-magical-girl-melanie-returns

After becoming "best friends" due to our shared love of a Star Wars book series, Alana Owlet joins me to talk about her favorite fandoms! We dive right in with Star Wars. We talk about the books, movies, shows, and more. If you're a fan of the X-Wing book series, you need to listen to this episode! From there, we talk about another long running fandom, Doctor Who. Then we talk about Final Fantasy 14, the popular MMORPG. Lastly, we wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. You can find Alana at: https://www.instagram.com/alanaowlet/ https://www.facebook.com/alanaowlet https://www.youtube.com/alanaowlet

Another Floridian joins me! Jacky Leung aka Death by Mage joins me to talk about some of his favorite fandoms. We kick things off with an in-depth discussion on Babylon 5 (prior to the CW announcement). From there, we discuss Netflix's Lupin series. Then we get to Tabletop Roleplaying Games. We talk about how he got into TTRPG's, and the work he does in the business for Unbreakable Publishers and as a freelancer. You can find Jacky at: https://twitter.com/DeathByMage https://deathbymage.carrd.co/ http://bit.ly/DBMDMsGuild You can find Unbreakable Publishers at: https://twitter.com/Unbreakable_Pub https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/16165/Unbreakable-Publishers

Fellow Central Floridian Briona aka StitchesandSpells on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms. We talk about growing up a Star Wars fan and her continued passion in the long running fandom. She then talks about the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina series that Netflix carried. We then continue on the Netflix journey with Stranger Things. We wrap up with a conversation about Briona's journey with cosplay, clothing/costuming and closet cosplay. You can find Briona at: https://www.instagram.com/stitchesandspells/

Liv and LIz aka DoubleTrouble Cosplay on Instagram join me to talk shared fandoms! It's been over four years since a duo has joined me on the podcast and Liv and Liz do not disappoint in our conversations. We talk about their love for Max Max: Fury Road, the varied movies from Studio Ghibli, and our love of Avatar: The Last Airbender. We then talk about Cosplay and how they both got into Cosplay and their plans for the future. You can find Liz and Liz at: https://www.instagram.com/doubletrouble.cosplay/ https://twitter.com/2trouble_cos https://www.facebook.com/2troublecosplay

Kendra aka Princess Mahogany on Instagram joins me to talk some of her favorite fandoms. We start things off with Lore Olympus. Then, Kendra recommends some of her favorite RomCom webcomics (see list below). Then we talk about DC Comics animated TV shows and movies and their live action shows too. From there, we discuss the character of Ahsoka Tano, and wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. You can find Kendra at: https://www.instagram.com/princessmahogany/ https://www.tiktok.com/@princessmahogany? https://twitter.com/kennidavis https://www.etsy.com/shop/blackflowerstore/ Webcomics recommended include: Midnight Poppy Land: https://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/midnight-poppy-land/list?title_no=1798&page=1 Age Matters: https://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/age-matters/list?title_no=1364&page=1 Down to Earth: https://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/down-to-earth/list?title_no=1817&page=1 Super Secret: https://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/super-secret/list?title_no=666&page=1

T. Julian Bell, Creative Director and Owner of Dark Veil Studios, LLC joins me to talk about the Dark Veil Tabletop Roleplaying Game launching September 15th, 2021 on Kickstarter. Dark Veil is a new TTRPG that centers on a universe splintered in time cohesively connecting eras of medieval fantasy, Victorian era steampunk, cyberpunk space age, and the infinite realms of the Veil. Listen as we talk about how he got into tabletop gaming, going from playing to creating, and what you can expect not just from this Kickstarter but the future of Dark Veil Studios. You can follow/back the Kickstarter at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/darkveil/dark-veil-roleplaying-game You can find more information/social media of Dark Veil Studios at: https://www.darkveilstudio.com/ https://twitter.com/DarkVeilStudio https://www.facebook.com/darkveilstudios https://www.instagram.com/darkveilstudios/ You can find Art Director Christopher Balaskas at: https://www.artstation.com/balaskas

Darth Mars (DarthMars.jpg on Instagram) joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms. We start things off with a conversation about Studio Ghibli movies. From her favorite movies and characters, to lesser known titles, and those that she would recommend. Then, we talk about how she first got into playing Dungeons and Dragons. Her initial experience, her enjoyment of the game and recommendations to those who are interested in playing. From there, we talk about the Ducktales reboot series which can be seen on Disney Plus. We also talk about a few other Disney cartoon series. Then we wrap with a conversation about how she got into Cosplay, along with talking about her background in art and what she hopes to do in the industry. You can find Darth Mars at: https://www.instagram.com/darthmars.jpg/ https://www.instagram.com/marianimate/ https://www.facebook.com/darth_marsjpg-105045471185130 https://www.tiktok.com/@darthmars.jpg? https://twitter.com/darth_mars

Friend of the show and fellow podcaster Scott Thrower joins me to talk about some of his favorite fandoms. We first reminisce about Xena: Warrior Princess and our experiences with that show. Then, Scott drops some hot takes about the Alien franchise. Then we discuss the popular video game, Dead by Daylight. Lastly, Scott talks about how he created the Fairy Tales for Unwanted Children podcast and books that followed, along with his Arcane History book series. You can find Scott at: https://scottthrower.ca/ https://twitter.com/periodicallypod https://www.instagram.com/fairytales4unwantedchildren/ https://www.amazon.com/Scott-Thrower/e/B07L85R2BR? You can find the two episodes Scott recommended for Fairy Tales for Unwanted Children at: https://scottthrower.ca/fairy-tales/2017/7/8/episode-11-the-mother-crab https://scottthrower.ca/fairy-tales/2017/7/8/episode-4-bones-in-the-garden

Mandy aka Mandycosplays on Instagram joins me to talk about some of their favorite fandoms. We talk about their love of the Marvel universe, from movies to comics. We then talk about the Star Trek fandom and their favorites. Then we talk about Lord of the Rings and how it got them involved with Dungeons and Dragons. Then Mandy and I wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. You can find Mandy at: https://www.instagram.com/mandycosplays/ https://ko-fi.com/mandybars https://carboncostume.com/ https://www.horrorchromatic.com/ https://project-nerd.com/

Twitch streamer Tidushot joins me on the podcast to talk Fandom! We kick things off with the Ghostbusters franchise talking about the first two movies and the upcoming Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Then we switch over to the massive Pokemon franchise, encompassing video games, the card game, anime, and more. Then we talk about some of his favorite video games before wrapping up with a conversation about streaming on Twitch. You can find Tidushot at: https://www.twitch.tv/tidushot https://twitter.com/tidushot https://www.youtube.com/user/Tidushot https://www.tidushop.com/

Java aka Cuchintachan on Instagram joins me to talk about some of their favorite fandoms. We start off with Fire Emblem: Three Houses before talking about two of their favorite animes, Yuri on Ice and Haikyuu. From there, we talk about a show they got into during the pandemic, The Good Place. We wrap things up with a talk about Cosplay. You can find Java at: https://www.instagram.com/cuchintachan/ https://www.instagram.com/cuchintadraws/ http://alyssa-jovellanos.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@cuchinta https://twitter.com/cosplaycuchinta https://twitter.com/cuchinta

LeerahCosplays joins me from Hong Kong to talk about some of her favorite fandoms. We talk about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man, Star Wars, and Disney. Then, Leerah talks about her experiences with Cosplay and her plans for the future! You can find Leerah at: https://www.instagram.com/leerahcosplays/

Ducks fly together! After discovering that Christine shared the same love of The Mighty Ducks trilogy as I did (and maybe even more), we watched the new Disney Plus series, The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers. Now, here is our review with heavy heavy spoilers. If you haven't watched the show, then skip this episode. Christine and I cover the show from top to bottom, asking questions, trying to come up with answers. We cover the show, the movie trilogy that preceded it, the cast, plot, story arcs and our hopes for a season 2. Want to hear more from Christine? You can find her at: You can find Christine at: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-149-christine-caccipuoti-of-footnoting-history-podcast https://twitter.com/mynameispurpose http://www.christinecaccipuoti.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mynameispurpose/ You can find the Footnoting History Podcast at: https://www.footnotinghistory.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FootnotingHistory https://twitter.com/historyfootnote https://www.instagram.com/footnotinghistory/

Ryan Boelter, co-host of Character Creation Cast and creator of the Chimera RPG joins me to talk fandom! One of the great things about Ryan is how similar we are in age, which means we grew up on many of the same things at the same time. We kick things off with a discussion about Sailor Moon, one of the longest running anime fandoms. Then Ryan educates me about Robert Jordan's "The Wheel of Time" book series. It's a fascinating conversation about the series. As a long time fantasy lover, it was great to hear a new perspective. Then we roll into tabletop roleplaying games. From Ryan's start in roleplaying, creating the Character Creation Cast podcast, creating the Chimera RPG and work Ryan does in so many facets of the TTRPG podcast arena. This is an episode you do not want to miss! You can find Ryan at: https://twitter.com/lordneptune https://lordneptunecreates.wordpress.com/ You can find Character Creation Cast at: http://oneshotpodcast.com/interview-discussion/character-creation-cast/ https://twitter.com/CreationCast You can find Chimera at: https://twitter.com/ChimeraRPG https://chimera-rpg.itch.io/chimera-playset https://chimerapbta.wordpress.com/ You can find Side Heroes Podcast at: https://twitter.com/SideHeroesPod You can find A Horror Borealis at: https://twitter.com/AHorrorBorealis You can find The Broadswords at: https://twitter.com/TheBroadswords http://thebroadswords.com/ https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-broadswords

Jasmine aka Shockolate Energy Cosplay joins me from Detroit to talk about some of her favorite fandoms. We kick things off with anime. We talk about Cells at Work, Code Black, Sailor Moon and more. Video games is next. We cover her love of fighting and rhythm games, and the Persona and Mass Effect franchises. Jasmine then talks about how she got into Twitch streaming, what games she typically plays on stream and her goals for the channel. Then we wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. From how she got into cosplay to the characters she cosplays and everything in between. You can find Jasmine at: https://beacons.page/shockolateenergycosplay https://twitter.com/Shockolate_E https://www.instagram.com/shockolateenergylove/ https://www.twitch.tv/shockolateenergy

Enya aka Cosplenya on Instagram joins me from South America to talk Fandom! We start things off with a talk about Attack on Titan. We talk about the anime series as well as the manga. From there, we talk about the popular game, Genshin Impact and its impact (pun intended!). Then we talk about the Percy Jackson series by author Rick Riordan and then wrap up with a conversation about cosplay, including closet cosplay. You can find Enya at: https://www.instagram.com/cosplenya/

Marco, aka Storytellingwithem (formerly FrickleFrackleMarco), joins me to talk about her favorite fandoms and her business! We kick things off with a conversation about Live Action Roleplaying and Storytelling on the TikTok app! Marco informs me how to find LARP on TikTok, characters and storytelling, and so much more. We then talk about a interactive visual story / dating sim called The Arcana: A Mystic Romance. Learn more about this app as I did, and maybe download it for yourself! From there, we talk about Marco's history with cosplay as well as making content for those cosplays. We wrap up with a conversation about her business, Ever After Storybook Entertainment, that services MA, RI and Northern CT. You can find Marco at: https://www.instagram.com/storytellingwithem/ https://www.tiktok.com/@fricklefracklemarco You can find Ever After Storybook Entertainment at: https://www.everafterstorybookentertainment.com/ https://www.instagram.com/everafterstorybookent/

Reina Valentine returns for Part 2 of our Shadow and Bone Season 1 Review. This wasn't supposed to exist! At first, Reina and I discussed how we didn't talk much about Alina during the first part. So we scheduled to do a little pick up. Then, the controversy came out about the stunt doubles for Alina, Inej and Mal. After praising the diversity of the casting in Part 1, Reina and I both felt we needed to discuss this topic and the larger problem with a lack of diversity across all spectrums of the entertainment industry. You can listen to Shadow and Bone Season 1 Review, Part One here: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/shadow-and-bone-season-1-review-part-1-with-reina-valentine You can find Reina at: https://twitter.com/iReinaValentine https://www.instagram.com/reinavalentinecosplay/ You can listen to Reina's previous episodes here: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-166-reina-valentine-cosplay https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/fandom-friday-live-show-with-reina-valentine-cosplay-talking-game-of-thrones-on-getvokl-july-17-2020 https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/fandom-friday-live-show-with-reina-valentine-cosplay-talking-dc-fandome-and-dragoncon-on-getvokl-august-28-2020

The latest hit for streaming service Netflix is Shadow and Bone, based off of the book trilogy of the same name by Leigh Bardugo. In Part One of this review, Reina Valentine returns to the podcast to discuss the show as well as the books they were based on. If you haven't watched the series, do so. This episode contains spoilers. Reina and I cover topics that include: -Overall review and thoughts of the show -Favorite characters/moments -Show vs Books -Actor praise -Critiques -Hopes for Season 2 and beyond -Why you should watch Shadow and Bone, even if it's not your thing. After listening to this episode, join us for Part 2 where we cover a character not discussed as much in this episode and the recent controversy with POC characters having white stunt doubles. You can find Reina at: https://twitter.com/iReinaValentine https://www.instagram.com/reinavalentinecosplay/ You can listen to Reina's previous episodes here: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-166-reina-valentine-cosplay https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/fandom-friday-live-show-with-reina-valentine-cosplay-talking-game-of-thrones-on-getvokl-july-17-2020 https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/fandom-friday-live-show-with-reina-valentine-cosplay-talking-dc-fandome-and-dragoncon-on-getvokl-august-28-2020

MULAN aka lilpandass_ on IG joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms. We first start off talking Cosplay. From how she got interested in it, to characters, and her plans for the future. Then we switch over to Disney, talking about past and present shows and movies. After that, I learn more about the hit game, Genshin Impact and why it is so popular. We wrap up with a conversation about K-Pop. You can find MULAN at: https://iitsmulan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lilpandass_/ https://www.facebook.com/lilpandass https://twitter.com/lilpandass_ https://www.tiktok.com/@lilpandass_ https://ko-fi.com/lilpandass_

We return to the West Coast, as Bryce aka Bryce Cosplays, joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms. Bryce starts things off with Steven Universe. We talk about how she got into the show, her favorite characters and what keeps her coming back to it. From there, Bryce introduces me to the world of K-Pop. We talk about the music, the different groups and so much more. Then we transition to talk about Bryce's background in musical theater, her experiences in a variety of shows, her acting work and more. Then, we wrap things up with a talk about Cosplay. You can find Bryce at: https://www.instagram.com/bryce.cosplays/ https://www.instagram.com/bryce_charles/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXrzV0DXDR9sgDgWx8IDLUg

It's been five years! Five years of doing this podcast. I talk for a little bit about how much this podcast has done for me along with answering questions from Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Go check out the socials of those who sent in questions! Empress Azula: https://twitter.com/TheEmpressAzula Byuka: https://twitter.com/ByukaBlue Mai Strangelife: https://www.instagram.com/mai.strangelife/ Isabella Jones: https://twitter.com/Isakills Phil Rood: https://twitter.com/philrood

Darcy aka venividiviscycosplay, a NY-based costumer maker and artist, joins me to talk fandom. Darcy and I start off by talking about one of her original fandoms, Sailor Moon. Then, we discuss Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill" movie series and our hopes and ideas for more in that universe. Darcy then talks about her work on Broadway shows including costuming. Then we discuss how she got interested and involved in Cosplay. You can find Darcy at: https://www.instagram.com/venividiviscycosplay/ https://www.viscountessnewyork.com/ https://www.instagram.com/viscountessnyc/ https://linktr.ee/viscountess

Empress Azula joins me from England to talk some of her favorite fandoms. We first discuss the franchise of Avatar: The Last Airbender. We talk the TV series, The Legend of Korra, along with the future of the franchise. Afterwards, we talk about DC and Marvel TV shows and movies. Lastly, we wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. You can find Empress Azula at: https://twitter.com/TheEmpressAzula https://www.instagram.com/empressazula/

Nat aka Natsume Cosplay joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms. We first dive in with an exploration of the Fire Emblem franchise. We discuss Nat's first Fire Emblem game, the pre and post Awakening divide in the Fandom and how the games play. After that, Nat walks me through some of her favorite sports anime, including a focus on Haikyuu!!, SK8 the Infinity and more. We then switch to talking about farming video games. These games would include Stardew Valley, Harvest Moon and Story of Seasons. We discuss a few others connected to that genre. We wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. You can find Nat at: https://www.instagram.com/natsumecosplay/ https://www.facebook.com/natsumecosplayer/ https://twitter.com/natsumecosplays https://linktr.ee/natsumecosplay

Mai aka Mai.Strangelife on Instagram joins me to talk fandom. Mai's background with fandom is very unique as she's been a casual fan for a long time and only recently started getting more involved in fandoms. We talk about that change from enjoying media alone to sharing passions with others. We explore culture and fandom and how Mai has a critical eye to fandom. We also talk about her recent journey into the world of cosplay, from closet cosplay to future plans. You can find Mai at: https://www.instagram.com/mai.strangelife/ https://linktr.ee/mai.strangelife

Hazel aka Hazel the Writer joins me to talk about a variety of fandoms. We start things off with a discussion about the Marvel Cinematic Universe including the movies and TV shows. We then talk about the Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise. We cover the original show, The Legend of Korra, books and the formation of the new Avatar studios. From there, we talk a bit about Pixar's Cars franchise and then wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. You can find Hazel at: https://hazelthewriter.hdmeyer.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hazelthewriter/ https://twitter.com/hazelthewriter/ https://www.facebook.com/HazelTheWriterVlog You can find Storyverse Live at: https://storyverselive.hdmeyer.com/ https://www.twitch.tv/storyverselive https://twitter.com/storyverselive https://www.instagram.com/storyverselive/ https://www.facebook.com/storyverselive/

Fellow Central Floridian Kavene joins me to talk fandom. You may know her on Instagram as The Beauty of Sapphires. We kick things off with Sailor Moon before talking about the popular webcomic, Lore Olympus. After that, we talk about My Hero Academia and then wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. We also talk about her involvement with the Sailor Guardians of Central Florida cosplay group. You can find Kavene at: https://www.instagram.com/thebeautyofsapphires/ You can find Sailor Guardians of Central Florida at: https://www.instagram.com/sailorguardianscentralflorida/ https://www.facebook.com/SailorGuardiansofCentralFlorida

Twitch streamer Annie aka Annieisnotokayy joins me to talk fandom! We first talk about video games, going from their earliest experiences with them and the games they gravitated to and their current experiences with games like Animal Crossing and Overwatch. From there, we talk about Annie's foray into the world of painting, specifically with gouache. We talk about their influences and evolving style. Lastly, we talk about their journey into Twitch streaming. First streaming games like League of Legends, to now streaming Animal Crossing, their painting streams and more. You can find Annie at: https://www.twitch.tv/annieisnotokayy https://www.etsy.com/shop/GouacheByAnnie https://www.instagram.com/gouachebyannie/ https://twitter.com/annieisnottokay

Courtney B. returns to the podcast after nearly 2 years! We dive back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We talk about the movies, TV shows and the drought of Marvel content during 2020. After that, we discuss Taylor Swift and her music. From there, we go to The Hunger Games. We talk about the movies, the books and the book prequel that was released last year. You can find Courtney at: https://twitter.com/CourtneyB1209 https://www.instagram.com/courtneyb1209/ You can listen to her previous episode here: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-159-courtney-b

Artist and Podcast Host Phil Rood joins me to talk a number of different fandoms! We start things off with the hit TV series Breaking Bad along with it's prequel/sequel, Better Call Saul. From there, we jump over to Game of Thrones and discuss the series along with the books. After that, we discuss the rabbit samurai known as Usagi Yojimbo - from comics to cartoons. We wrap up with Phil talking about his art and history as an artist along with the podcast work he's doing. You can find Phil at: https://twitter.com/philrood https://www.instagram.com/philrood75/ http://philrood.com/ You can find The Picture Show with Austin and Phil Rood at: https://anchor.fm/phillip-rood Want to listen to the Zeng This podcast? Find it here! https://zengthis.podbean.com/