Tales from the Fandom

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

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/