Observers of Tales, Truth and Trivia: OT3 explores the ins and outs of fandom from the fans that create content from it. Join Ashley, Steffie and Sarah as they delve into the weird world fans make for themselves.
The OT3 Podcast is an absolute gem in the world of fandom discussions. Whether you're a seasoned fan or just discovering the wonderful world of fandoms, this podcast has something for everyone. The hosts are incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about their topics, making for a dynamic and engaging listening experience. From popular fandoms to niche interests, they cover it all with humor and non-judgmental attitudes.
One of the best aspects of The OT3 Podcast is the diversity of topics they explore. They not only delve into mainstream fandoms that everyone knows, but also shine a light on those gritty niches that many may have been too hesitant to explore. This opens up a whole new world of possibilities for listeners, allowing them to discover new interests and expand their knowledge. The hosts' passion for their subjects shines through in every episode, making it enjoyable and relatable for fans of all types.
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While there are many positives to The OT3 Podcast, one potential drawback is the length of each episode. Some listeners may find themselves wanting more content as each episode flies by quickly. It's clear that there's so much more to discuss on each topic, but due to time constraints, episodes often wrap up sooner than desired.
In conclusion, The OT3 Podcast is an absolute must-listen for any fan out there. Whether you've been part of multiple fandoms for years or are just dipping your toes into this world, this podcast will entertain and educate you in equal measure. The hosts' passion and knowledge shine through in every episode, creating a welcoming space for fans to explore their interests. Don't miss out on this incredible podcast that celebrates the dynamic and fascinating world of fandoms.
Sarah, Jarren, Ashley, and Hannah talk about the new Interview with the Vampire series, and how Helldivers 2 is using interesting game mechanics to create fandom.
Sarah, Jarren, Ashley, special guest Hannah talk about fanfiction binding, and how it's changing the face of fanfiction. We also get a special message from one of the original creators, Steffie Hardy!
You don't have to believe in Harry Potter or JKR to like this episode, you just have to believe in love. Or that's what Sarah says. Welcome to our last episode! We've loved this year with you and have finally decided to do an episode on Harry Potter and a fanfiction taking TikTok by storm: All the Young Dudes. | Check out our "Warning Lemon" merchandise here! https://bit.ly/OT3Lemon
We are diving into the history of Doctor Who! From it's crazy first week to it's wild lore. Sort of. Things get derailed. You'll never guess by who!
Sarah and Matt argue over the distribution of nipple to plot and where the writer and producers went wrong.
OT3 discusses how Stranger Things season 4 made Kate Bush's song, Running Up That Hill, a 37 year old song, go to number 1.
Ashley and Sarah discuss the recent polish film: 365 Days as well as other notable smut novels that have made it to the big screen. Why is it so popular right now? Who allowed this to happen?
When Glee aired an episode where two boys kissed, it caused both celebration and pearl clutching. This week on OT3, Ashley, Steffie and Sarah discuss the ship: Klaine.
Have you ever experienced existential dread from watching a cute high school drama three times? Well Sarah has, and she explains her recent obsession with Steffie and Ashley: Heartstoppers, as well as the the works by Alice Oseman.
OT3 and special guest Hannah McCarthy discuss the gay pirate show that took the charts by storm: Our Flag Means Death. This is the first of our Anti Queer Baiting theme month where we explore shows that do not kill their gays.
OT3 dives deep into the massive collection of Anne Rice literature to discuss her infamous return and departure of Catholicism.
What kind of vampire are you: Broody, Bratty, Daddy, Boy Toy, or Queen? Find out with OT3 as they deep dive into Anne Rice's Chronicles and talk about the first three: Interview with a Vampire, The Vampire Lestat and Queen of the Damned.
It's finally happening! Ashley and Steffie get to tell Sarah ALL about the Magnus Archives: a horror podcast and audio book with a side of sexy eldritch horrors, and a heart wrenching gay love story.
Blaine Gibson from Squad Team Force joins OT3 to discuss the ships of Star Wars. No not those ships, the relationships!
Did you know the force is not simply light sabers and bad guy zappy zappy electricity moves? OT3 explores how the Jedi and Sith use the force as well as the other force users across the Star Wars Universe.
Special guest Andy Blanchard joins OT3 to talk about the Skywalker family, and their very complicated family tree.
What do Marvel, Reeve Carney, the band U2, and the director of the Lion King have in common? Turn Off The Dark, a Spider-Man broadway musical. This might be the most ridiculous production the human race has made on a stage.
Buckle Up. Sarah has gone back in time in the Supernatural fandom and uncovered drama from Live Journal past. She explains to Steffie and Ashley what laid the groundwork for Wincest, and how a show that was only supposed to have 5 seasons ended up changing the internet forever. Special thanks for reddit user Miyukez for documenting the drama so well. Check out their post here: https://bit.ly/BrotherlyAffection
Sarah, Ashley, Steffie and special guest BlackKrystel discuss how the show runners care more about the incestuous Wincest plotline then the loving Destiel ship, a relationship that has traversed through several universes.
A family can be two demon hunters, the devil, the President's assistant, an archangel and the spawn of Satan himself. If that sentence doesn't make sense, Sarah, Steffie and Ashley will dive deep into the world of Supernatural to explain why everyone is obsessed with this show.
OT3 talks wholesome and cringey content they loved from 2021.
Ashley and Sarah are joined by a real life published romance novel writer, who started out in fanfiction! Cecilia Melton does it all at work and home, and still finds time to write romance novels.
Sarah and Ashley invite special guest and ficfiction author, Larry Matovina, to see if he can guess fanfiction, kink, and other trope definitions.
OT3 talks with Michael Jones of Face Jam fame, on one of his favorite television shows: The Vampire Diaries. While the greatness of this show is debated, it is definitely fun to watch.
Steffie's love of Neopets rivals the best romance books steamy scenes. She takes Ashley and Sarah through the history of the adorable website, which has had many controversies including, black markets, subliminal advertising for kids, and scientologist ownership.
Have you ever heard of the Vampire Ball in New Orleans? In this episode, Ashley tells Steffie and Sarah all about getting custom fangs and meeting the interesting vampires in New Orleans.
In this wholesome episode of OT3, Sarah explains NaNoWriMo, and the massive impact it's had on internet writers all over the world.
Steffie, Sarah, and Ashley discuss current Tik Tok trends, Bone or No Bones, Berries and Cream, and why apple bottom jeans are still relevant.
Monster love is a hot topic today. Ashley, Steffie and Sarah discuss classic and current monster love stories and who we would bang.
Ashley and Sarah are joined by special guests Duo and Kaden to discuss the massive fandom that is Kingdom Hearts.
Sarah, Ashley and Steffie talk about the community driven art list known as Inktober, and the NSFW version in fanfiction known as Kinktober.
OT3 discusses the subgenre of anime called Isekai with Lindsay Jones, the voice actor of Ruby Rose from the franchise RWBY.
OT3 discusses when the TV show is better than the source material.
OT3 and special guest Elyse Willems discuss all things Lord of the Rings from castings, to favorite scenes and memes.
Sailor Moon is one of the top shojo animes of all time, and we discuss the gay relationships that got cut from many western dubbed adaptions. We all blast back to nostalgia in this one.
We're talking about our favorite tropes in fanfictions and come to realizations about who we are.
OT3 invites Hannah McCarthy to discuss one of the most famous heroes in romance: Mr. Darcy.
On this episode we discuss some of the most the infamous vampires in anime and why we can't help ourselves to be fans of.
The creator of SimCity also made a short-lived tv series called Bar Karma. Join us as we talked about the community written TV show and what went wrong.
Why is the image of an old god of death dragging a young goddess of life into the underworld so full of dark romantic possibilities? In this episode of OT3, we discuss the myths and the current popular adaptions like Lore Olympus, Percy Jackson, and The Matrix.
We talk fairies and fairy porn in this episode of OT3. Do you know what ACOTAR is? You will after this.
Do you know what A/B/O is or where the subgenre came from? Are you confused about tik toks discussing "nests" and "heat houses?" Ashley, Sarah and Steffie discuss all things Alpha, Beta, and Omega in this episode.