Confessions of a [Former] Fangirl Podcast

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Hi Friends! Welcome to the podcast where two former fangirls try to turn a fake fan into a real one. Join Erin, Karen, and Giuliana as they deep-dive into internet fandom culture covering topics from pop stars to the golden age of Tumblr, to Ryan Murphy T


    • Jun 11, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 7m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


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    Bye, Bitches!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 7:52


    Friends... it's been crazy, it's been unhinged, it's been beautiful... and we're coming to the end... OF SEASON 1. Don't worry, we'll be back for more laughs, insanity, and incest in season 2. Giuliana, Erin, and Karen (and President Producer Madeline) want to say a big thanks to all of our amazing listeners and guests that joined us this season. See you soooooon!!

    Into the Loloverse: The Marvel Cinematic Universe ft. Lolo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 95:09


    Friends... the wait has been long... but we've got a hefty meal for you today. The fangirls, alongside the trusted guidance of resident fanboy Lolo, dive deep into the questions we, and Martin Scorcese, have begged to be answered: have we as a society been sleeping on Miss Katheryn Hahn? Buckle in and get ready to laugh, cry, and visualize the fine details of Captain America's a**. *Content Warning* - brief discussion of sexual violence: timestamp 48:57 - 49:13

    YouTube

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 81:26


    Dan is not on fire... or is he? The fangirls throw it back to the golden days of YouTube.

    Taylor Swift *BONUS EPISODE*

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 53:58


    The episode we've all been waiting for... the one we've tried to record... many, many times... it's time... to talk about all of Tayla's ex's. 

    Taylor Swift Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 42:49


    Swifties, we're back for more! Consider this the evermore to part one's folklore. In this episode, Erin Karen and Giuliana talk more about conspiracy theories, vehicular manslaughter, memes and memories, and the impact of the internet on Taylor's public image. Plus, we dive head first, fearless into her newest project- re releasing her entire discography. (If you cry listening to the re record of fifteen, know that you are safe here.)

    Taylor Swift Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 74:28


    SWIFTIES UNITE! Erin, Karen, & Giuliana tackle the legacy of the OG Girlboss: Ms. Taylor Alison Swift. From screaming and fighting and kissing in the rain, to diving head first, fearless, the Fangirls discuss the impressive achievements, nostalgic lyrics, & highs and lows of Taylor Swift's career. Wear your red lipstick, write 13 on your hand, and ask yourselves… are you ready for it?

    NO MORE FAN MAIL: The Beatles Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 79:19


    With the utmost peace and love, we're talking about the OG of all Boy Bands (or are they?) the BEATLES! We talk about music bois that want to be John Lennon, inexplicable feelings, and conspiracy theories with our special guest, singer, actor, and New Jersian, Gianna Porfano! *Special Shoutout to New York University in London British Cinema Professor, Dr. Mark Fryer*

    Fanfic Friday: One Direction

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 86:05


    In conclusion to our ONE DIRECTION trio of eps, it's another FANFIC FRIDAY BABY! Whether it's one shots, imagines, or the ethics of putting real people in your fanfiction, the Fangirls finish the One Direction saga with a series of highly debated hot topics.

    STOP SHIPPING INCEST: One Direction Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 82:00


    Part Two of the Best Fandom Ever! Erin & Karen divulge their concert stories, explain the eras of Harry's hair, and bravely talk about the most CONTROVERSIAL name in the fandom; Larry Stylinson.

    One Direction Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 76:42


    The episode you have all been waiting for. The Fandom of all Fandoms (by our standards, at least)... it's ONE DIRECTION! Join Erin and Karen as they EDUCATE Giuliana on the culture of One Direction. We're talking about the onesies. We're talking about the video diaries. We're talking about the fandom starting a GoFundMe to buy the band out of their management contract. It's Part 1 of the Best Song-we mean, the Best Fandom Ever.

    I'm a Sl*t for Boybands: A Comprehensive Historical Guide to Boybands

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 94:20


    It's our tenth episode, friends, and we are starting a new chapter: it's Boy Band Season, Baby. And what better way to start than to go through all of them? From barbershop quartets to the Beatles, The Jackson Five to The Backstreet Boys, New Kids on the Block to BTS, the fangirls cover it all.

    Riverdale ft. Madeline Parks *Bonus Episode*

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 42:52


    What ARE the craziest plot lines in the popular television series, Riverdale, you may ask? The fangirls discuss this and more in the bonus episode. Joined by our hot producer laureate Madeline Parks, of course. Expect Spoilers.

    Riverdale ft. Madeline Parks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 63:03


    Roles are reversed, tables are turned, people join cults. What could this episode be? Riverdale! Join Erin, Karen, Giuliana & special guest, Hot Producer Madeline Parks, as they try to track the plotlines(?), trials, & tribulations of the students, serial killers, & drug dealers of Riverdale. And don't worry, they didn't forget about the comics, either. *spoilers*

    Twilight ft. Jenn Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 78:19


    Friends, you knew this one was coming. It's time for the Twilight Episode, and we needed to ☎️ call in the BIG GUNS ☎️ with our first ever guest.... Director and Playwright, Jenn Allen! Join Erin, Karen, Giuliana and Jenn as they discuss Daddy Issues, 50 Shades of Grey, and how Kristen Stewart DESERVES BETTER! Reference photos: https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/magazine-twilight/ http://stephenckane.blogspot.com/2009/07/weekly-twilight-photoshoot.html https://www.pinterest.com/pin/472244710897099014/

    Glee

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 88:44


    Friends, the time has come for Giuliana to make the ultimate confession: She's a Gleek [Oh, how the turn tables]. Join Erin, Karen, and Giuliana as they discuss the absurdities, tragedies, and Broadway discrepancies of the Fox series about a high school glee club. *SPOILERS*

    My Immortal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 75:47


    Friends, it's our first EVER Fan Fic Friday! Join the Fangirls for the first episode of a series where every month, they read a fanfiction from a previous fandom. Up first, the INFAMOUSLY awful, never been done before, truly horrid, worst fanfiction ever written: My Immortal (see Harry Potter Episode for context).

    Supernatural

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 81:55


    We covered The Father, and the Son, but now it's time for the Holy Spirit/Ghost (you decide) of the UnHoly Trinity… Supernatural! Erin, Karen, and Giuliana talk about queerbait, how the Supernatural fandom is somehow EVERYWHERE online, and how Demon Hunters afford college. *SPOILERS*

    Sherlock

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 67:22


    Part Two of the UnHoly Trinity, We Are... SHERLOCKED! In this episode, the Fangirls talk about the Sherlock fandom. Erin, Karen, and Giuliana discuss the wonders of

    Dr. Who

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 87:09


    It's the beginning of the UnHoly Trinity of SUPERWHOLOCK, y'all! In this episode, the Fangirls go DEEP into the Wonderful World of Doctor Who. They talk about the Doctor's wildest adventures, fan fiction (mild & spicy), and David Tennant, aka Barty Crouch Jr, aka Hamlet, aka the Tenth Doctor. Get out your sonic screwdrivers and hop in the Tardis, ‘cause it's gonna be a wild ride. *SPOILERS*

    Harry Potter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 65:52


    Friends, the Fangirls are back again to discuss one of the biggest cultural movements of the last three decades; IT'S HARRY POTTER, Y'ALL! Join Erin, Karen, and Giuliana as they confess magical [and muggle] secrets, discuss Emma Watson's acting career, and wish Pottermore was a little bit more interesting. TW: In this episode, the Fangirls also cover JK Rowling's history of transphobia. A link with the full timeline of her comments/actions can be found below, as well as resources/organizations that specialize with helping trans people in the US and UK. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GkkuZ3Hv9nD79XXph_HUwzld0xPD0pfAn0ooftmFdDo/edit?usp=sharing

    Justin Bieber

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 60:46


    In their very first episode Erin, Karen, and Giuliana kick off the podcast with their First Fandom Foray: Justin Bieber. From their love/hate relationship as beliebers, to Never Say Never (the cultural phenomenon), the Fangirls cover it all. And remember, friends… you gotta keep an eye out for Selener!

    Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 1:29


    Hi Friends! This is the first teaser of our new podcast, Confessions of a [Former] Fangirl Podcast hosted by your new friends Erin, Karen, and Giuliana!

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