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Fanning The Geekdom features interviews with Super Fans of different Genres. From Toys, Movies, Past Decades, Cartoons, Sports or anything you could make a hobby or Fandom out of you will find interviews here.

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    • Sep 28, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Double-Sized Season 2 Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 83:58


    Get Ready for a Double-Sized Episode of Saturday Morning Cartoons, Comics, and Cereal!This week, we're taking a nostalgic trip back to 1978 as we sit down with Dan from the Funny Book Forensics podcast to discuss the classic animated series Super Friends. Tune in for a lively conversation about the legendary superheroes that shaped a generation of Saturday morning TV!Want more from Dan? Be sure to check out his podcast on Project-Nerd: Funny Book Forensics.

    Saturday Sept 15, 1984

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 42:22


    "Wake up and smell the Count Chocula!  This week on Saturday Morning Cartoons, Comics, and Cereal, we're discussing the classic Smurf's cartoon, the West Coast Avengers comic, and a bowl of our favorite spooky cereal. Plus, we've got a special guest - Eric from the "Brute Force and Ignorance" show! Don't miss out on this delicious and nerdy episode. #SaturdayMorningCartoons #ComicsAndCereal #Smurfs #WestCoastAvengers #CountChocula #BruteForceAndIgnorance #Podcast #ComicBooks #Cartoons #Cereal #NerdyGoodness"

    Saturday Sept 13, 1997

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 48:28


    Join us as we talk with Game Master Jacob from the Brute Force and Ignorance Podcast talks with us about Goosebumps, Star Wars Comics and Cookie Crisp. If you want to hear more Jacob check him out on the BF&I Podcast! 

    Saturday November 4, 1989

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 48:41


    Today we talk to Steven from the SmorgasBorg: A Star Trek Universe Podcast and Minor Keys Comics . We have a wonderful discussion of his Saturday morning of November  4, 1989.  If you would like to hear more from Steven you can find Smorgasborg in your favorite Podcast app or check out his awesome comics through Minor Keys on Twitter or Instagram 

    Saturday October 8, 1983

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 55:12


    Today we talk to Ryan from The Star Joes Podcast and creator of the Stealth Hammer Comic book. We have a great discussion about Saturday Morning October 8th of 1983. If you would like to find out more about Stealth Hammer please check out: https://stealthhammer.com/

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    Season 2 Ep 5 "Asian Cinema" A Fan discussion with Kay Hoddy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 33:50


    We are back with another new episode and today we interview Kay Hoddy and discuss her love of Asian Cinema. From martial art films to thought provoking slice of life films, Kay talks about her love for the stories and cinematography from the East. 

    Season 2 Ep 4 "Truly Outrageous" A Jem discussion with Rebekah of Picardcast Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 53:37


    We are back and today we have Rebekah from the Picardcast Podcast bringing one of her favorite childhood cartoons Jem and the Hologram!If you would like to hear more of Rebekah you can find her on a number of her different podcast listed hear:The Animated BatcastPicardcastShe-Ra and the Podcast of Power

    Season 2 Ep 3 "Extreme and Themed" a discussion with Kevin Shanks on Theme Parks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 71:03


    Today we talk with Kevin Shanks host of the Nobody Asked You, Kevin! Podcast, about our love for amusement parks their themes and thrill rides.You can check his Podcast out here at:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nobody-asked-you-kevin-podcast/id1442625380

    Season 2 Ep 2 "Quarters and Cartridges" A discussion on Game Collecting with Greg Smith Creator of Junior Braves of the Apocalypse from Oni Press

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 72:25


    In today's episode Greg and I discuss collecting and play video games and how that has impacted us through our lives. Be sure to check out Greg's book series Junior Braves of the Apocalypse which you can find hereIf you would like to hear more from Greg you can hear him on Nerds From The Crypt

    Season 2 Ep 1 "Thank You For Being a Friend" A discussion with Brooke from The Picardcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 45:50


    Today we talk to Brooke of The Picardcast Podcast. Brooke joins us to discuss her love of the 1980's Hit TV show The Golden Girls. We talk about it's impact on culture, stars who had their start on the show, and more.If you would like to hear more from Brooke, please check out her on The Picardcast Podcast which you can find here. There Brooke and her co host Rebekah talk all things Star Trek.Also be sure to check out some of Brooke's wonderful creations over at Fleur De Lou

    Episode 20 "12 Days of Holiday Specials Day 10 An Interview with Rebekah of Picardcast Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 25:43


    Happy Holidays! Welcome to Day 10 of 12 Days of Holiday Specials where we have conversations with different people about their favorite Holiday Special.Today we have Rebekah from the Picardcast Podcast bringing her favorite holiday special 1966's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! If you would like to hear more of Rebekah you can find her on a number of her different podcast listed hear:The Animated BatcastPicardcastShe-Ra and the Podcast of Power

    Episode 20 "12 Days of Holiday Specials Day 9" An Interview with Kato of YouTube's Kato's Kollection

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 24:05


    Happy Holidays! Welcome to Day 9 of 12 Days of Holiday Specials where we have conversations with different people about their favorite Holiday Special.Today we have Kato bring us the classic movie from 1989 National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. We discuss being able to relate to this film at different points in our lives. If you would like to hear more from Kato be sure to check his YouTube Channel Kato's Kollection Here you will find him discussing things he loves from the 80s and 90s but especially Transformers.

    Episode 20 "12 Days of Holiday Specials Day 8" An Interview with Greg Smith Creator of Junior Braves of the Apocalypse from Oni Press

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 21:42


    Happy Holidays! Welcome to Day 8 of 12 Days of Holiday Specials where we have conversations with different people about their favorite Holiday Special.Today we have Greg Smith bring us the classic 1988 TV special Christmas at Pee-wee's Playhouse! Greg talks about his love for Pee Wee's celebrity filled holiday special!Be sure to check out Greg's book series Junior Braves of the Apocalypse which you can find hereIf you would like to hear more from Greg you can hear him on Nerds From The Crypt

    Episode 19 "12 Days of Holiday Specials Day 7" An Interview with Brooke from The Picardcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 31:23


    Happy Holidays! Welcome to Day 7 of 12 Days of Holiday Specials where we have conversations with different people about their favorite Holiday Special.Today we talk to Brooke of The Picardcast Podcast. Brooke joins us to discuss her love of the X-Files holiday Episode How the Ghosts Stole Christmas!If you would like to hear more from Brooke, please check out her on The Picardcast Podcast which you can find here. There Brooke and her co host Rebekah talk all things Star Trek.Also be sure to check out some of Brooke's wonderful creations over at Fleur De Lou

    Episode 18 "12 Days of Holiday Specials Day 6" An Interview with Jon Thurmond

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 19:55


    Happy Holidays! Welcome to Day 6 of 12 Days of Holiday Specials where we have conversations with different people about their favorite Holiday Special.Today we talk to Jon Thurmond of The HR Social Hour Half Hour Podcast and Star Joes Podcast. Jon joins us to discuss his love of the holiday classic A Christmas Story!If you would like to check out more of Jon's Podcast you can find him at StarJoes.com or The HR Social Hour Half Hour Podcast

    Episode 17 "12 Days of Holiday Specials Day 5" An Interview with Michael Mercy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 25:23


    Happy Holidays! Welcome to Day 5 of 12 Days of Holiday Specials where we have conversations with different people about their favorite Holiday Special.Today we talk with Michael Mercy about one of his favorite Holiday Special TV Episodes: G.I. Joe's Cobra Claws are Coming to Town. Be Sure to check out the Michael Mercy Youtube channel, an 80s nostalgia channel for adults to revisit the golden age of heroes which you can find here. You can also listen to the podcast at https://michaelmercy.podbean.com or find it on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play by searching "Michael Mercy Presents Toy Guys Talking."

    Episode 16 "12 Days of Holiday Specials Day 4" An Interview with Ryan from Star Joes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 25:28


    Happy Holidays! Welcome to Day 4 of 12 Days of Holiday Specials where we have conversations with different people about their favorite Holiday Special.Today we talk with Ryan from Star Joes Podcast about one of his favorite Holiday Specials The Muppet Christmas CarolYou can also listen to Ryan and his co-host chat on Comics, Movies, TV Shows, and Toys at StarJoes.com or where ever you downloaded this Podcast. OTAY7HoqWIQtN3QzNTYi

    Episode 15 "12 Days of Holiday Specials Day 3" An Interview with Kevin Shanks from Nobody Asked You Kevin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 20:48


    Happy Holidays! Welcome to Day 3 of 12 Days of Holiday Specials where we have conversations with different people about their favorite Holiday Special.Today we talk with Kevin Shanks host of the Nobody Asked You, Kevin! Podcast, about Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas is a 1977 TV special by Jim Henson!You can check out Kevin’s Podcast here at:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nobody-asked-you-kevin-podcast/id144262538

    Episode 14 "12 Days of Holiday Specials Day 2" An Interview with Dan Hoeppner from Leftover Monsters Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 19:05


    Happy Holidays! Welcome to our 12 Days of Holiday Specials. Starting for the next 12 days we will have a conversation with different people about their favorite Holiday Special.Today we interview Dan Hoeppner about his love for the 1964 stop motion classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Be Sure to Check Out Dan Hoeppner hosting the Leftover Army Monsters: Giant Podcast All Out Attack which you can find here.

    Episode 13 "12 Days of Holiday Specials Day 1" An Interview with Mark from Nerdoholics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 21:03


    Happy Holidays! Welcome to our 12 Days of Holiday Specials. Starting for the next 12 days we will have a conversation with different people about their favorite Holiday Special. Today we interview Mark from Nerdoholics about the strange and crazy 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special. Be sure to check out Mark on his Podcast Nerdoholics where he discusses all things Pop Culture. You can also check their Facebook page!

    Episode 12 "Keep the Mask On: An Interview About Props and Costumes" with Eric Marable

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 46:36


    In this episode we talk to Eric Marable about his passion for creating Props and Costumes from some of his favorite Pop Culture fandoms. With passion for Star Wars and comics and everything in between, Eric talks about the joy he experiences with his hobby. You can check out Eric's work on his Instagram PageAlso be sure to check out some of the Podcast he's a part of. Leftover Army Monsters: Giant Podcast All Out Attack which you can find here.Brute Force and Ignorance - A D and D Podcast which you can find here.

    Episode 11 "Make It So: A Star Trek Discussion" with Neil Thollander

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 50:19


    In this episode we talk to SmorgasBorg: A Star Trek Universe Podcast's very own Number One Neil about all things Star Trek and his love for the Geekdom. Join us as we talk about Star Trek and it's relevance to society. If you want more great Star Trek content please check out the SmorgasBorg: A Star Trek Universe Podcast where Neil & Steven review Lower Decks, Discovery and all things Star Trek!

    Episode 10 "CHILDREN OF THE GRAVE " An Interview with Ben Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 37:02


    Today we talk with comic creator Ben Roberts about his new book Children of the Grave published by Scout Comics which comes out November 18th. Ben discusses the writing process along with his history with comics as a fan and also working at Greensboro's Eisner-nominated comic book store Acme Comics.Please Check out Ben's Book from your local Comic Shop or reach out to:Scout Comics or Acme ComicsYou can also follow Ben via his Twitter @Ben_lizzy_

    Episode 9 "Drawing Your Childhood" An Interview with Brian Shearer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 42:47


    Today we talk with Brian Shearer who has worked on comic book titles such as GI JOE, TRANSFORMERS, DOCTOR WHO, STAR TREK, GHOSTBUSTERS and more. Other projects include his creator owned comics WILLIAM THE LAST, and GUNSHIP THUNDERPUNCH. You can catch him on YouTube almost daily during art livestreams and browse though his library or art tips/tutorials.Also be sure to check out his website http://brian-shearer.com/

    Episode 8 "Somebody Asked about Music" An Interview with Kevin Shanks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 46:18


    Music plays such a large party of who we are. We all have soundtracks to different seasons of our life. Today we talk with Kevin Shanks host of the Nobody Asked You, Kevin! Podcast, a podcast about music and movies and often about the intersection of the two. You can check his Podcast out here at:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nobody-asked-you-kevin-podcast/id1442625380

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    Episode 7 "The ToyGuru" An Interview with Scott Neitlich

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 48:21


    In this episode we talk with Scott Neitlich, who in recent years helped shape the Toy Collecting World with his involvement with Matty Collector. Enjoy as we not only talk about some of Scott's toy passions but also a look behind the current in the toy industry. Scott can be found on his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg_CCOtabpHyZyCQkB8NsuQ/featuredAnd Also his webpageSpector Creative https://www.spectorcreative.com/

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    Episode 6 "Minor Keys Comics" Interview with Steven Farshid

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2020 63:23


    In recent years Superhero Movies have exploded. With that people are starting to take notice of both New and Old Comics. Today we interview Steven Farshid who has been collecting as a child but now in addition to collecting has started a successful Instagram following where he also list Key Issues for sale. From important books from the 60s to new characters introduce in the last 5 years, Steven talks with us about what it is like in the world of buying and selling comics.https://www.instagram.com/minorkeyscomicshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smorgasborg-a-star-trek-universe-podcast/id1530441594

    Episode 5 "TOYS THAT TIME FORGOT" Interview with Blake Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020 32:38


    Many of the properties we have loved in our childhood and more planned than we ever had a chance to see. Blake Wright shares stories and pictures from these different Toys that could have been. Today we talk with the writer of the Toys That Time Forgot book series. If you are interested in following Blake's work on Volume 3 please be sure to check out his Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/toysthattimeforgot/

    Episode 4 "Crit Nation Double Feature" Interviews with Inter-Party Conflict & Crit Academy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 66:39


    In this episode of Fanning the Geekdom we interview host from two fantastic Podcast that are part of the Crit Nation: A community of D&D podcastersFirst we interview Gabe from Inter- Party Conflict: The tabletop podcast where we answer your questions, so that you can have the best tabletop gaming experience possible.Then Second we interview Justin from Crit Academy: A weekly Dungeons and Dragons podcast was created to provide guidance to our heroes and deliver new and reusable material for both players and DMs. Also be sure to checkout Crit Academy's Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/critacademy/memorable-monsters-a-5th-edition-guide-to-monsters-and-npcs

    Episode 3 "Retro Happiness" an Interview with YouTube star Michael Mercy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 43:33


    In this episode of Fanning the Geekdom we interview Michael Mercy from the Michael Mercy Youtube channel, an 80s nostalgia channel for adults to revisit the golden age of heroes which you can find here. You can also listen to the podcast at https://michaelmercy.podbean.com or find it on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play by searching "Michael Mercy Presents Toy Guys Talking."

    Episode 2 "When Geekdoms come together" an interview with Ryan from the Star Joes Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 41:48


    In this Episode of Fanning the Geekdom we are interviewing Ryan from Star Joes Podcast. A long standing podcast that is dedicated to Star Wars, G.I. Joe, and everything else we loved in the our childhoods. They geek out on Comics, Movies, TV Shows, and Toys and can be found here at StarJoes.com or where ever you downloaded this Podcast. Be sure to check out our Website at FTGPOD.com and thank you for subscribing and reviewing.

    Episode 1 The Kaiju Geekdom with Dan Hoeppner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 48:49


    Each episode of FTG we interview a Superfan from different Geekdoms. Today we will explore the Kaiju or Giant Monster fandom and talk with the Dan Hoeppner host of Leftover Army Monsters: Giant Podcast All Out Attack which you can find here.Check out our Website at FTGPOD.com

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