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Christie and Kristen both like different fandoms. In this show we introduce each other to our favorite fandoms picking it apart chapter by chapter.

Christie Conticchio


    • Mar 10, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


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    Twilight - Chapters 9 & 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 45:58


    We are back! After a mid-season break Christie and Kristen are back diving into Twilight. This chapter we discuss Chapters 9 - Theory and Chapter 10 - Interrogation. We talk about what Edward is, how Bella figures it out, and their budding relationship. Kristen makes more connections to her real life and how she relates to Bella. Then we play Quizzin' Christie how will she do? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Twilight - Chapters 5 & 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 48:00


    Dive into Christie and Kristen's last recorded episode of 2020! They take a deep dive into Chapter 5 - Blood Type and Chapter 6 - Scary stories. They discuss blood type, what makes them squeamish as well as the budding relationship between Bella and Edward. Then they play quizzin' Christie, can you beat her? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Twilight - Chapters 3 & 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 36:04


    Christie and Kristen continue our deep dive into Twilight. We talk about a major event in Chapter 3, Christie makes a connection to Harry Potter of course. Then we continue playing Quizzin' Christie. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Friends do Fandoms: Season 2 Premiere!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 41:51


    After a much needed break where one of our hosts ended up with COVID, Christie and Kristen are back! Find out which book Kristen picked for us to do a deep dive on. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Friends do Fandoms: Season 1 Two for One Season Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 41:30


    Christie and Kristen wrap their first season with a real cliffhanger! We could not help ourselves and dug into both Chapter 16: Through the Trap Door and Chapter 17: The Man with Two Heads. We also order the various challenges from hardest to easiest: Kristen's: Potions, Chess, Devils Snare, Flying keys, Fluffy, then Troll Christie's: Chess, Potions, Devils Snare, Troll, Keys, Fluffy What would your order be? Some Show announcements: Our next book! As well as some bonus content to look out for in the coming weeks. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Sorcerer’s Stone Chapter 15: The Forbidden Forest

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 36:59


    Kristen and Christie discuss The Forbidden Forest. They discuss that sense of dread. Kristen shows her true Slytherin Colors. They play Quizzin' Kristen and predict the next chapter. We are almost done with this book, what should we discuss next? Leave your recommendations in the comments --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Sorcerer's Stone Chapter 14: Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 48:33


    We welcome our first guests: John Rodgers, Devereux Geiger, and Sam Drouin to the podcast to talk about their project Siriusai: A Postpartum Musical. Sirius AI is a new cartoon musical discussing themes like humanity, hope, mental health, and depression. Christie and Kristen also discuss our latest chapter. We felt like the chapter did not serve a purpose in the book. Seemed like filler, though we get some character development with Hagrid. We play Quizzin Kristen with one of our special guests, who will prevail? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Sorcerer's Stone Episode 13: Nicholas Flamel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 26:55


    In this chapter we learn who Nicolas Flamel is and what his importance is to the book. Christie discusses her teaching style an how its similar to Oliver Wood's. Kristen discusses her wish for a stone for her self. We play Quizzin Kristen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Sorcerer's Stone Chapter 12: Mirror of Erised

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 37:30


    We are back! After a few weeks off, Christie and Kristen are back. In this episode we discuss Christmas at Hogwarts. Christie wonders how the Ministry of Magic deal with magic kids born to muggle families. Kristen muses scaring people with an invisibility cloak and Christie wonders if she scares someone to death does that make her liable? They play quizzin' Kristen without the multiple choice options. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Friends do Fandoms: Bonus Episode - Truth or Drink

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 58:36


    Learn more about Christie and Kristen in this Bonus episode where they play Truth or Drink (with water). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Sorcerer's Stone Chapter 11: Quidditch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 36:32


    In this episode we discuss the first Quidditch game in the series, and of course it is Gryffindor versus Slytherin. Christie and Kristen discuss performance anxiety and Christie gives some insight into her anxiety before she gets on stage. Kristen speculated about Snape's motivations in this chapter and makes predictions as to what Fluffy is guarding. We play Quizzin' Kristen and will move forward without multiple choice! How will Kristen do? Follow us across all social media platforms for fun HP content, trivia, behind the scenes and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Sorcerer's Stone Chapter 10 - Halloween

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 39:09


    In this episode we begin by thanking the fans who responded to our first couple Trivia Tuesdays on our instagram. We do a special shout out to our first reviewers. Christie talks about bindging the Harry Potter movies. Christie and Kristen then discuss Halloween at Hogwarts, The rules of Quidditch, the practice their swish and flick and then Kristen pulls a knife. We play Quizzin' Kristen talk some bonus episodes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Sorcerer's Stone Chapter 9: Midnight Duel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 36:49


    Christie and Kristen are on their new platform Anchor. The link to the show is below: https://anchor.fm/friendsdofandoms In this episode we discuss who is worse Malfoy or Dudley let us know what you think in the comments. We discuss topics including how Neville got into Gryffindor, Harry's bravery to stick up to others, we try our best Hermione impression. We also meet the 3-headed dog and discuss the math behind the 3-headed dog. Once again we play Quizzin' Kristen. Also we take a minute to advertise for Sirius AI a new msuical cartoon: Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/…/sirius-ai-a-postpartum-musical --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Sorcerer's Stone Chapter 8 - The Potions Master

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 39:15


    This episode we discuss the classes and professors at Hogwarts. Christie wonders if there is a math class. Kristen predicts why Snape hates Harry. Kristen shows her Slytherin side coming out. We get off on a tangent of COVID and people. What class most interests you?

    Special Episode: Kristen Gets Sorted

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 7:30


    In this special episode of Friends Do Fandoms, we had a "sorting" party. You will hear the voices of: Mike Bernadette Peter Which house will Kristen be joining?

    Sorcerer’s Stone Chapter 7: The Sorting Hat

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 49:39


    In this segment we discuss Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: The Sorting Hat. We discuss first day of school anxieties that not only Harry felt and how we felt the same way each school year. Kristen makes comparisons of the houses of Hogwarts to the Factions in the Divergent series. Should we add that to the list? We also discuss which house Kristen will be in. We have a special sorting episode coming soon. Finally we play Quizzin' Kristen and Kristen gets her wand from Ollivander's.

    Sorcerer’s Stone Chapter 6: Journey to Platform Nine and Three-quarters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 40:29


    We have our first special guest friend of the show Caitlyn Valeri joins hosts Christie and Kristen for this chapter. Christie and Kristen are on site and in person at Hop-Along Farm in Amherst NH. Wizarding World Chapter was read by the Cast of Cursed Child and Christie discusses when she saw the show. Christie and Kristen discuss their visit to Harry Potter World at Universal. We play Quizzin' Kristen.

    Sorcerer’s Stone Chapter 5: Diagon Alley

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 32:01


    In this segment we discuss Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Diagon Alley. Despite some connection issues in this episode, we discuss how the magical world expanded! Christie talks about her experience walking through Universals Harry Potter world. We play Quizzin' Kristen, she is getting better!

    Sorcerer’s Stone - Chapter 4: Keeper of the Keys

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 37:43


    In this segment we discuss Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Keeper of the Keys. We open with some brief comments regarding the events of George Floyd and share our thoughts. We discuss the major Hagrid sass in this chapter. We both take a turn at our Hagrid impression. Who did it better? We play another round of Quizzin' Kristen

    Sorcerer’s Stone Chapter 3: The Letters from No One

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 23:28


    In this segment we discuss Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: The Letters from No One. We make parallels to "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". We make conclusions that Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia may know more than they lead on. Christie plays a video clip of Eddie Redmayne reading the chapter from The Wizarding World. Christie even sings a snippet from the B-52s "Love Shack", how was that connection made? We introduce a new segment Quizzing Kristen, how will she do?

    Sorcerer’s Stone - Chapter 2: The Vanishing Glass

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 25:52


    In this segment we discuss Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: The Vanishing Glass. We make parallels to the book "The Boy Called It", and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Harry is inadvertently causing magic to occur. We learn that Harry can speak to snakes, we wonder how that will develop throughout the series. Also, a new Kristen theory: She thinks Harry is remembering what happened to him as a baby.

    Sorcerer's Stone Chapter 1: The Boy Who Lived

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 36:59


    Christie and Kristen have very different tastes. Despite all that they are best friends. In this podcast they dive deep in various fandoms that the other likes and get to see them unlock the fandom for the first time. First up: Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone: Chapter 1 - The Boy Who Lived

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