Trope Trophy

Welcome listener! Join Yari and Stephanie as they dive into the Trope of Family of Choice - where love knows no bounds and family is found in the most unexpected places. This week, Jari's pick takes us to Hogwarts with Harry Potter, while Stephanie's choice whisks us away to Faerûn with Baldur's Gate 3. Get ready for a heartwarming conversation about what it means to find your tribe and be part of something bigger than yourself. But first... let's take a detour into the world of reality TV! Yari and Stephanie are obsessed with Netflix's Too Hot To Handle, and they're dishing out all their thoughts on this sizzling show. From swoon-worthy contestants to cringe-worthy moments, these sisters will have you giggling like it's 2022. The Trope: Family of Choice- Family is not just about blood ties - sometimes the people who become your closest friends are the ones that truly matter. Picks: Jari: Harry Potter Stephanie: Baldur's Gate 3 Join Yari and Stephanie as they explore what makes these characters' relationships so special, and why Family of Choice is a trope we can all relate to. Fandoms Mentioned: Harry Potter Baldur's Gate Too Hot To Handle Grab your favorite snack, get cozy with the girls, and enjoy this heartwarming episode of Trope Trophies. Don't forget to tune in next time when they'll be diving into another exciting trope! Important Note: As you may know, J.K. Rowling has expressed views that are in direct conflict with our values as an inclusive community. At Trope Trophies, we believe in intersectional feminism and the importance of centering trans voices and experiences within our definition of femininity. We practice a "death of the author" approach when discussing her work, focusing on the impact it has had on fans rather than its creator's personal views. Our podcast is dedicated to creating a safe space for all individuals, regardless of their identity or background. If you're looking for representation and inclusivity in your fandoms, we invite you to join us.

We're back, and we're thrilled to be returning from our unexpected hiatus! Join Yari and Stephanie as they dive into the world of tomboys who defy traditional femininity. This week, they'll be fangirling over Meryl Streep's iconic career (because girls support other girls!) while discussing a classic trope that has captivated audiences for decades. The Trope: This episode is all about "Real Women Don't Wear Dresses" - the timeless theme where women of action put aside their femininity to achieve greatness. Picks: Stephanie's pick for Utena from Revolutionary Girl Utena Yari has chosen Arya Stark from Game of Thrones Get ready to see how these characters embody the essence of "Real Women Don't Wear Dresses". Fandoms Mentioned: Death Becomes Her Shedevil Beetlejuice Lisa Frankenstein Sailor Moon Grab a snack, get cozy, and listen to Yari and Stephanie convince you that their choices were the best (or worst?) examples of 'Real Women Don't Wear Dresses'. Catch you in two weeks when we return with another exciting episode of Trope Trophies!" Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tropetrophies.Pod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shawnkorkie Outro by thesocials ⁠⁠Sign the petition to stand with the The Animation Guild

"This week on Trope Trophies, our contenders are sinking their fangs into 'Voluntary Vampire Victim' with two very different takes. Yari selects Buffy Summers from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (because who wouldn't want to be a vampire slayer?), while Stephanie chooses Araj Oblodra from Baldur's Gate 3 – who has been infatuated by vampires since she was a little girl (same girl…same) We'll also take a bite out of the controversy that surrounded ‘It Ends With Us' problematic press release. Fandom Mention:  Buffy The Vampire Slayer  Baldur's Gate 3 It Ends With Us,  The Bear,  The Fast and Furious Franchise,  Hot Wheels Speed Racer The Village The Menu The X Series Midsommar Grab a snack, get cozy, and listen to Yari and Stephanie convince you that their choices were the best (or worst?) examples of 'Voluntary Vampire Victim'. Catch you in two weeks when we return with another exciting episode of Trope Trophies!" Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠Tropetrophies.Pod⁠⁠⁠ Intro by ⁠⁠⁠⁠shawnkorkie⁠⁠⁠⁠ Outro by thesocials ⁠Sign the petition to stand with the The Animation Guild

This week on Trope Trophies, our heroes are trying to 'Find The Cure' for save their lives of Michelle from “Once Upon A Forest” (Yari's) and The Joker from “Batman: Arkham City” (Stephanie's ) Yari embraces her love of Reality TV. While Stephanie delves into the magical realm of Hogwarts: Legacy revealing her true thoughts on this game. We'll also be discussing the culinary chaos of The Bear's kitchen and offer tips to neurodivergent Plus, we're highlighting some of our favorite moments from the Summer Olympics. Showing our support to The Animation Guild because we wouldn't be the people we are without Animation. Fandom Mention: Love Island Hogwarts Legacy The Bear Batman Arkham Series The Summer Olympics Once Upon A Forest Grab a snack, get cozy, and listen to Yari and Stephanie convince you that their choices were the best of the best of the “Find The Cure” Trope. Catch you in two weeks when we return with another exciting episode of Trope Trophies! Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠Tropetrophies.Pod⁠⁠ Intro by ⁠⁠⁠shawnkorkie⁠⁠⁠ Outro by thesocials Sign the petition to stand with the The Animation Guild

"This week on Trope Trophies, we're shining a spotlight on one of the most iconic and complex villains in pop culture: The Evil Former Best Friend! Yari chooses Plankton from SpongeBob SquarePants and Mr. Krabs' infamous rivalry with him, while [Your Name] selects Hector and Ernesto's twisted dynamic from Pixar's Coco. Join us as we explore why these characters tap into our deepest fears of betrayal and heartbreak. We'll also be discussing the hottest karaoke songs that get people singing along (because who doesn't love a good musical moment?). Fandom Mention: Clerks House of Dragon The Bear Pitch Perfect Hell's Kitchen Y Tu Mama Tambien SpongeBob SquarePants Coco The Challengers Grab your favorite snack, sit back, and join us as we dish out the details on this week's episode. And don't forget to vote for which character is the most iconic Evil Former Best Friend - share your pick with us using #TropeTrophies! Catch you in two weeks when we return with another exciting episode of Trope Trophies!

As we dive into Spooky Season, we're celebrating these iconic heroines who refuse to back down. On this week's episode of Trope Trophies, we're shining a spotlight on the timeless trope that is... The Final Girl! In this special episode, our hosts explore what makes this character archetype so compelling. We'll delve into their picks from across various fandoms and discuss why these final girls have become ingrained in popular culture. Yari chooses Ellen Ripley from Alien (1979), the quintessential tough-as-nails heroine who's not afraid to take on a deadly alien threat. Meanwhile, Stephanie selects Anastasia from Anastasia (1997), the brave princess who outwits her foes and finds love along the way. Fandom Mention: Are You Afraid Of The Dark Goosebumps Agatha All Along Wandavision The Path (Brazilian Soap Opera) Joia Rara (Brazilian Soap Opera)    Alrawabi School For Girls    Stopmotion (2023)    Black Swan Pearl (2022) So grab your favorite spooky snack, get cozy, and join us as we dish out the details on this week's episode. And don't forget to vote for which film sealed your vote - share your pick with us using #TropeTrophies! Catch you in two weeks when we return with another exciting episode of Trope Trophies! Follow us on Instagram: ⁠Tropetrophies.Pod⁠ Intro by ⁠⁠shawnkorkie⁠⁠ Outro by thesocials

Get ready for 13 days of spooky fun! Trope Trophies is excited to announce its first-ever 13 Days of Halloween Watch Party, where we'll be screening 13 classic and modern horror movies together as a community! Join us every night at 8PM EST starting October 19th through October 31st. We'll kick off each movie with commentary and jokes around 8:30PM EST. You don't have to attend all of them, but we'd love for you to join in on the fun whenever you can! Some nights will feature special guest appearances by Stephanie herself! Here's our lineup: October 19th - Corpse Bride October 20th - Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge October 21st - The Nightmare Before Christmas October 22nd - Child's Play October 23rd - Beetlejuice October 24th - Goosebumps October 25th - Scream October 26th - The Witches October 27th - Carrie October 28th - Hocus Pocus October 29th - Get Out October 30th - Ready or Not October 31st - The Shining Join our Discord server and select the role 'Trope Hunter' to join in on the fun! Then, head over to the voice channel 'Watch Party' where we'll be hanging out during each movie night. We can't wait to share this spooky season with you all! Link: https://discord.gg/xrhGGPmS See you there!

Description: I've entered Spooky Season and we're exploring from body horror on this week on Trope Trophies, Don't speak! The Trope: This week's episode is all about “Wipe That Smile Off” – where a character has their mouth removed magical or other means. The Picks: * Yari chose Chip and Dale Recuse Rangers (2022) * Stephanie picked Spirited Away Fandoms Mentioned: ◦ Broad City ◦ Hogwarts Legacy ◦ House of Dragons ◦ Friends ◦ Girlfriends ◦ Living Social It's Time to Vote: Choose which film sealed your vote? Share your pick on social media using #TropeTrophies, and get ready for another exciting episode when we return in two weeks. Follow us on Instagram: Tropetrophies.Pod

Get ready to meet two men who embody the spirit of success through sheer willpower! On this week's Trope Trophies, Yari and Stephanie explore the iconic trope of "The Self-Made Man" - characters who achieve great wealth and status without any apparent external advantages. And what do they have in common? A complete lack of emotional availability as bachelors! Willy Wonka is still searching for his perfect match (but only if it's a chocolate-themed date), while Jay Gabtsy... well, let's just say he's not exactly the most emotionally expressive guy. Fandoms Mentioned: Lord of the Rings Rings of Power House of Dragons Charlie and the Chocolate Factory It's Time to Vote: Cast your vote for which self-made man is the most impressive! Share your pick on social media using #TropeTrophies.

Episode Title: Cuteness Equals Forgiveness Description: Get ready to swoon, because this week on Trope Trophies, we're diving into– the ultimate forgiveness formula: cuteness equals forgiveness! In Season 3 of your go-to podcast for all things trope-tastic, Yari and Stephanie are pitting two iconic duos against each other in a battle for the hearts (and minds) of listeners everywhere. The Trope: This week's episode is all about "Cuteness Equals Forgiveness" – that timeless tale as long as you're an adorable character you can get away with just about anything! Even the most heinous wrongs can be forgiven with a cute little pout. The Picks: Yari chose Michelle (Full House) Stephanie picked Puss (from the Dreamwork's Shrek franchise) Fandoms Mentioned: ◦ Full House ◦ Bridgerton ◦ Shrek ◦ Puss in Boots ◦ Harry Potter ◦ Batman Arkham Asylum, Batman Arkham City & Batman Arkham Knight It's Time to Vote: Choose which adorable duo is the ultimate champion of cuteness equals forgiveness! Share your pick on social media using #TropeTrophies, and get ready for another exciting episode when we return in two weeks. P.S. Stephanie also shares a hilarious story about failing to read a library book before it was due...

Your favorite sister duo is back and better than ever! In Season 3 of Trope Trophies, we're diving into one of our favorite romantic conundrums – the muggle love triangle! What does Corpse Bride and Inuyasha have in common? A magical/undead love triangle. Yari chose Victor-Victoria-Emily from Corpse Bride versus Stephanie's pick Kagome-Inuyasha-Hojo from Inuyasha. Remember it's up to you listener to decide who is the winner! Tropes Discussed: Muggle Love Triangle Fandoms Mentioned: ◦ House of the Dragon ◦ The Gilded Age ◦ Harry Potter ◦ Inuyasha ◦ Corpse Bride ◦ Batman Arkham Asylum, Batman Arkham City & Batman Arkham Knight ◦ Demon Slayer

We all have that one friend that spills the beans when they are under the influence. But these characters take it to the next level. Their problems are serious but for different reasons. Mr. Thomas is drinks out of sadness and Coach Mcguirk get sad when he drinks. But who will win! The hilarious Coach Mcguirk or the sad butler Mr. Thomas. You DECIDE! Follow the Instagram @tropetrophy.pod Intro by shawnkorkie Outro by thesocials Edited by @thepodcastmaster

In this week's trope we are discussing sent into hiding. Rapunzel, Snow White, Cinderella the list can go on with Disney. Greek Goddess Persephone sent into hiding to prevent fate from holding. While Byleth also known as King of Hell, we can quickly understand why he cast away. Who's your pick? Follow the Instagram @tropetrophy.pod Intro by shawnkorkie Outro by thesocials Edited by @thepodcastmaster

Ever watch a television show you love and get CANCELLED?! A story cut short with no ending resolution a whole cliffhanger. The amazon prime show Mozart and the Jungle was cancelled after 4 seasons. And Ouran Highschool host club was canceled after one season. In this episode, we discuss our heartaches over shows that ended years ago that we still think about. Follow the Instagram @tropetrophy.pod Intro by shawnkorkie Outro by thesocials Edited by @thepodcastmaster

We are back for season 2 and we a bringing in some romance to our lives. Whether you felt it or not we are talking about slow burn love. People we meet on vacation tells the story of Poppy and Alex love blossoming on their yearly trips to from meeting in college to fast forwarding to 8 years into their friendship. New Girl, Nick and Jess have had their ups and downs whether it petty fights or boosting each others self esteem. These two have been through it together with so many tears and so much laughter all spanning between seven seasons. Who do you think brings this trope to life? Poppy and Alex or Nick and Jess? Follow the Instagram @tropetrophy.pod Intro by shawnkorkie Outro by thesocials Edited by @thepodcastmaster

This week's episode we discuss the dummy of the group and/or town, whose intentions are always good. With our special guest Jari's partner, Damian, we will be discussing the Kindhearted Simpleton trope. Though they are loving they are also just as annoying. Will it be the silly,stinky sloth with a heart of gold, Sid or will it be the towns idiot, soup loving and overly cautious, Hubie. Vote for the winner in our Instagram. Follow the Instagram @tropetrophy.pod You can follow Damian on instagram @dame126

This week episode discusses the True Companion trope which can be defined as best friends that feel like family. Sex education-Maeve and Aimee have an unshakable friendship that has grown deeply in the past 3 seasons. In the video game, Persona 5, Morgana better known as Mona guides the students to make powerful decisions that will help them defeat the villains within the game. Will it be the best friend duo or will it be the spiritual cat that the students come to love. You know what to do! Vote for the winner in our Instagram. Follow the Instagram @tropetrophy.pod

In this weeks episode we are discussing the Born Unlucky trope. Eugene from Hey Arnold v.s Jack Hardin from Just my Luck. A little bit of a throwback, but these characters truly have it bad. Will it be the nine year old boy that finds the ways to look at the positive when times are rough or will it be Jack Hardin that turns his bad luck into good luck? Vote for the winner in our Instagram. Follow the Instagram @tropetrophy.pod

In this week's episode we discuss lame puns reactions. Will it be Spongebob and his lovable sea companions that make us laugh or the repetitive doom of cringy dad jokes in Animal crossing. You know what to do! Vote for the winner in our Instagram. Follow the Instagram @tropetrophy.pod

In this week's episode, we're taking a look at the Mirror monster Trope in Perfect Blue and Sailor Moon. Will it be the paranoid, depersonalized and frantic, Mima or will it be the envious, conniving and vain Queen Nehelenia? Vote for the winner in our Instagram. Follow the Instagram @tropetrophy.pod

In this week's episode, we will be discussing the Rags to Riches Trope in Slumdog Millionaire and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. But who will win? Will it be the strong willed, hard-working, hopeless romantic, Jamal or or will it be the stylish, rebellious, humorous, Will? Let us know! Follow us on Instagram @tropetrophy.pod Don't forget to share and leave a review!

In this week's episode we take a look at the Villainous Crush Trope in Heather's and Sailor Moon. Will it bethe psychotic, devilish and seductive JD or will it be the prideful, menacing, manipulator Prince Diamond? You know what to do! For Heathers some character study can be found in https://funkymbtifiction.tumblr.com/post/160059862724/heathers-jd-entp.

In this week's episode we take a look at the Youngest Child Wins trope in Fire Emblem 3 and Disney's Brother Bear. Will it be the rebellious, vindictive turned sympathetic, Kenai or will it be the righteous warrior of the Blue Lions, Sylvain. Only one way to find out!

In episode 3 we battle group dynamics and the role each character plays among their friends. Will it be the silly vampires and their assistant or will it be the group of children sticking together to survive the Digimon world?

In this week's episode we bring you two uniquely different fashionistas. Both have different ideas and concepts for clothing themselves and others, but who will win? Will it be the persuasive rich valley girl with a big heart or the short confident world renowned fashion designer?

Two sisters trying to convince the listeners which character deserves the title of best Crazy Woman. Is it Himiko the blood draining villain or Amy the "cool" calm and calculating psychopath?