Podcasts about Fandom

In this 2021 interview, Bryan had a chance to talk to Nilo Rodis Jamero, the costume designer for Return of the Jedi and concept artist for The Empire Strikes Back. He came to Star Wars with little knowledge or even interest in films and ended up working on some of the most iconic designs of all time. In this wide-ranging interview, you'll learn some of the great stories of Star Wars design.

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Brad discuss the Super Bowl Spot for The Mandalorian and Grogu and if it helped or hurt the campaign to get people to see this movie.Then, the guys revisit Solo A Star Wars Story and see if there are any similarities to Mando and Grogu. They travel back to 2018 to revisit the build up and release.

The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters on May 22 as Star Wars finally makes its return to the big screen. Join us LIVE to break down the newest trailer, and give our thoughts and theories of what's to come in the film. (00:00:00) Intro(00:04:00) Whatcha Watchin? - Nirvana The Band The Show The Movie, Industry, Game of Thrones(00:16:00) Did The Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer Get You More Excited for the Movie? (00:20:00) Is The Mandalorian and Grogu the RIGHT Choice for Star Wars' Return to Theatres? (00:24:00) The Mandalorian and Grogu Box Office Predictions(00:30:00) The Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer Breakdown(00:38:00) He is the Main Villain in The Mandalorian and Grogu?(00:45:00) The Mandalorian and Grogu Theories and Predictions Check out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the latest TV and Movie reviews! 

Bug, known online as quietwingsinthesky, is a renowned writer and podficcer with over 1400 works on AO3, deeply rooted in the Supernatural fandom. Fans of Dean Winchester and Sam Winchester will appreciate Bug's nearly 600 creations inspired by the beloved series. A prolific creator of fanfiction and podfics, Bug doesn't shy away from intense themes such as non-consent and major character deaths, making their work powerful and unforgettable. Join Sandra and Kasey as they dive into the world of Supernatural fanfiction with Bug, exploring their unique creative process and experiences in fandom.You can find Bug on tumblr and AO3.~~~We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat.Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his cakehole, and the ones in the back enjoy the ride... idling in the Impala.~~~~~TL;DR - If you can't be bothered clicking on all the things in this description, just visit our website: idlingintheimpala.comWe'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email (idlingintheimpala@gmail.com)!All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcastOur Discord #backseat Channel.Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here so we can connect.Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks!We've got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look!~~~~~Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)~~~~~For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take ActionSupport Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)  ~~~~~LGBTQ+ CharitiesSwitchboard LGBT UKThe Trevor Project - USA and Global~~~~~Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance.~~~Chapter Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:02:15 - The first fandom that bit Bug00:05:23 - Ship to Ship journey00:06:46 - The Supernatural of it all00:10:52 - Bug's blorbo00:12:18 - Show thoughts00:14:37 - Lucifer love00:16:00 - Hallucifer00:18:32 - Fave Sam seasons00:20:15 - Archangel spotlight00:23:17 - Mystery Spot00:28:21 - Discovering fanfic00:29:54 - Original writing00:32:05 - Writing style00:34:34 - Exploring themes00:39:32 - Drabble a Day00:41:19 - The start of podficcing00:44:08 - Building up the courage to post a podfic00:45:50 - Choosing a work to podfic00:46:23 - Initial reaction to Bug's narration00:47:45 - Podficcing behind the scenes00:50:33 - Critiquing your own narration00:52:55 - Production process00:54:48 - Podficcers in Bug's ear00:55:36 - Fave creations00:57:19 - Major podfic project00:59:46 - The best color01:01:41 - Questions from a fan01:06:35 - Video game tangent01:17:42 - One more fan question01:20:28 - Kasey's questions01:26:06 - Final thoughts and outro

[REBROADCAST FROM September 9, 2025] In a new thriller, a retail worker develops a parasocial relationship with a burgeoning pop star and finds a way into his orbit. Actor Théodore Pellerin and director Alex Russell discuss their film “Lurker,” which was a nominee at this year's Independent Spirit Awards.  

User-generated content (UGC) isn't “make anything.” It's “make something that someone cares about.” In this Deconstructor of Fun conversation, Julia Polatovska, founder of Dorian, a creator platform for mostly women + Gen Z, goes past the pitch and into the operator questions. Who creates, who wins, what monetizes, and what breaks at scale when you're building a UGC platform.Connect with Julia: www.linkedin.com/in/palatovska/

The Comic Corner crew returns to talk about all the exciting revelations in DCKO! Plus Absolute Wonder Woman annual, a brand new Vertigo book and much more! Check out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the latest TV and Movie reviews!

The Super Bowl always brings a plethora of exciting new movie trailers, and this year was no different! Join us LIVE to break down the recently released trailers, teasers, and TV spots for Supergirl, Project Hail Mary, Disclosure Day, The Mandalorian and Grogu, and more. Come hang out! (00:00:00) Intro(00:02:00) Whatcha Watchin? - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Eternity, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die!(00:16:00) Project Hail Mary Final Trailer Breakdown(00:18:00) Did the Project Hail Mary Trailer Give Too Much Away?(00:31:00) Disclosure Day Trailer Breakdown(00:34:00) Religious Themes in Disclosure Day(00:47:00) SuperGirl Puppy Bowl Trailer Breakdown(00:54:00) Spider-Noir Trailer Breakdown - Will This Series Be Good?(01:02:00) Hoppers Trailer Reactions(01:07:00) Adventures of Cliff Booth Trailer Reactions Check out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the latest TV and Movie reviews! 

This week on The Geekz, we're diving headfirst into the latest collecting news, breaking down what's hot, what's overpriced, and what's actually worth hunting right now. From figures and collectibles to fandom trends, we talk about what collectors should be paying attention to—and what might already be too late. We also continue our Doomsday discussion, unpacking new details, theories, and speculation surrounding the upcoming film and what it could mean for the future of comic book movies. Are expectations too high? Are fans already divided? We get into it. Plus, we tackle the growing debate known as Stranger Things "Conformity Gate." Is fandom becoming too focused on fitting in? Are opinions being policed online? We break down what sparked the controversy, how it reflects modern fandom culture, and where Stranger Things fits into the bigger conversation. As always, this episode is packed with geek news, collector talk, fandom debates, and honest opinions—sometimes late, sometimes wrong, but always Geekz.

In this fun, heartfelt, and thoughtfully nerdy episode of Wise_N_Nerdy, Charles and Joe invite listeners into a conversation that blends nostalgia, parenting wisdom, and fandom reflection—everything that makes the show a home for modern nerdy parents. The episode kicks off with the Question of the Week: “What was your favorite toy growing up?” From timeless classics like Legos, skateboards, and Matchbox cars to more modern favorites like the Nintendo Switch, the hosts and listeners alike reminisce about the toys that sparked imagination, independence, and joy. It's a warm dive into childhood memories that naturally sets the tone for deeper conversations about growing up—and raising kids today. As always, the roll of the dice shakes things up, landing first on a round of Bad Dad Jokes, delivered with maximum groan potential by Bob and Devocite. It's silly, it's painful, and it's exactly the kind of humor that makes dads laugh while everyone else shakes their head. Next up is the “What Are You Nerding Out About?” segment. Joe shares stories from an amazing family trip to WonderWorks, celebrating hands-on fun and quality time together, while also geeking out over how his new iPhone 17 Pro captures incredible photos of those moments. Charles brings his own excitement, praising the new Muppet Show and hoping for many more episodes, before showing off a fresh order of enamel pins featuring Charles as an owl, blending creativity with personal fandom flair. The dice then guide the hosts into the “Daddy, Tell Me A Story” segment, where Charles and Joe reflect on the wild things they did as kids—like traveling to other states without their parents—that they would never dream of allowing their own children to do today. It's a thoughtful comparison between generations that highlights how parenting, safety, and expectations have evolved. In the “How Do I…?” segment, the conversation turns deeply personal as the hosts discuss how they show up for their families, emphasizing the importance of spending intentional, quality time together. It's a powerful reminder that presence matters more than perfection, especially in a busy, screen-filled world. Finally, the episode wraps with a meaningful Parliament of Papas discussion, where Charles and Joe tackle an important question: When does collecting or nerding out cross the line into unhealthy obsession? With honesty and empathy, they explore balance, self-awareness, and modeling healthy passions for their kids—all while encouraging listeners to reflect on their own fandom habits and Find your FAMdom. This episode perfectly captures the heart of Wise_N_Nerdy: laughter, learning, nostalgia, and real conversations about being a parent who still loves the things that make them who they are. Wise_N_Nerdy: Where Fatherhood Meets Fandom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 12, 2026 - K-pop fandom's practices and activities are a primary productive force, instrumental in shaping the genre's immense global appeal, as well as its cultural influence, politics, and future potential. Over the last thirty years, the K-pop fandom has grown, intensified, and diversified, while its activities have taken on new social, technological, and economic manifestations, some of which are exclusive to K-pop and others that align with the broader cultural and industrial dynamics of global mass entertainment. In this lecture, Areum Jeong will explore the phenomenon of performing deokhu—a Korean term connoting an "avid fan"—and the cultural significance and meaning of K-pop fan practices with a nuanced examination of contemporary audience power. For more information, please visit the link below: https://www.koreasociety.org/arts-culture/2105-k-pop-fandom-performing-deokhu-with-areum-jeong

Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 2/13 Hector brings the news on Valentine's Eve + Roll for Initiative Bible Reading

Sarah Wayne Callies sits down to talk about her childhood, her path into acting, and what led to her being cast as Dr. Sara Tancredi on Prison Break. She opens up about the sudden fame that came with the show, how she prepared for the role by visiting real prisons, and how filming Prison Break permanently changed her perspective on incarceration and the criminal justice system. Sarah also shares behind-the-scenes stories from set, the emotional weight of playing a character inside prison walls, and how that experience later influenced her work, including being cast on The Walking Dead. _____________________________________________ #SarahWayneCallies #PrisonBreak #SaraTancredi #TVInterviews #BehindTheScenes #HollywoodStories #ActingCareer #youtubepodcast _____________________________________________ Connect with Sarah Wayne Callies: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwaynecallies/?hl=en Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi6Syro1Uk5qZ-mf_q4v6lQ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Filming Prison Break Inside a Real Prison 01:00 Career Growth, Podcasting & Season 3 Absence 03:50 Fan Reactions and Returning to Prison Break 05:30 On-Screen Chemistry and Cast Behind-the-Scenes Stories 07:20 Growing Up in Hawaii and Cultural Identity 10:30 Storytelling, Inspiration, and Gender Perspectives 14:00 College Dreams and Discovering the Power of Story 17:00 Theater, Family Influence, and Why Stories Matter 21:30 Dartmouth College, Culture Shock, and Life Lessons 25:00 Marriage, Early Career, and Connecting With Fans 28:00 Watching TV in Prison and Prison Break Reactions 33:00 Expectations vs Reality of Prison Life 36:00 Rehabilitation, Humanity, and the Impact of Incarceration 40:00 Private Prisons, For-Profit Systems, and Policy Shifts 44:00 Prison Camps, Fire Programs, and Second Chances 47:00 Reentry, Halfway Houses, and Breaking the Cycle 52:00 Finding Work After Prison and Systemic Barriers 55:00 Public Perception, Compassion, and Moral Complexity 01:01:00 Visiting a Real Prison and Humanizing Incarceration 01:10:00 Casting Stories and Sara Tancredi's Evolution 01:18:00 Fandom, Privacy, and Life in the Spotlight 01:23:00 Fame, Pressure, and Public Scrutiny 01:30:00 Acting Challenges and Favorite Prison Break Moments 01:36:00 Transitioning to The Walking Dead and Set Culture 01:44:00 COVID, Resetting Priorities, and Family Focus 01:48:00 Reflection, Accountability, and Making Amends 01:55:00 Giving Back, Extreme Empathy, and Advocacy 01:58:00 Hospice Work, Prison Reform, and Ongoing Mission 02:00:00 Final Reflections and Gratitude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily Rose invites accomplished writer, comedian, podcaster, speaker of TRUTHS and Threads connoisseur Ashley Ray to colletively talk their shit about the insanity that is the Traitors US fandom this season! Candiace stans... you've been warned! CHECK OUT ASHLEY'S CRAFTING HERE https://theashleyray.com/chirlamerchLEARN MORE ABOUT CHIRLA HERE https://www.chirla.org/Support the showWHO TF KNOWS WITH EMILY ROSE NOW HAS A PATREON, SUBSCRIBE BELOW!https://www.patreon.com/WhoTFKnowswithEmilyRoseDon't want to sign up for something new? CashApp will *always* do: $EmilyAGoGo You can ALSO support by downloading, sharing and subscribing to the episode, as well as leaving a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts if you're feeling the *vibe*. Intro/Outro Music by LD Green III: https://linktr.ee/LDGreenIIIIG: @whotfknowsemilyroseTwitter: @WTFKEmilyRose

Today on the 5: I was talking to a co-worker about the films Lando and I are watching for our Black History Month commentary series, and there was a point in that conversation that delivered a stark reminder that the vocabularly of fandom is far from universal.

Hello CSUB Runners! Welcome to Across The Fandom Verse A student-led podcast that explores different fandoms and what is means to be a part of a fandom. Care to join in on the discussion? DM us to be on the show.

With so much of the world focused on games right now, it seemed only natural for us to do the same and the results are pure off-the-rails gold. (If they gave medals for going on random tangents, we'd be the competitors to beat.) In this new side quest, we discuss Reigns: The Witcher, the just-announced Witcher mobile game releasing later this month, before we deep dive into all the recent rumors about a possible new Witcher 3 DLC. Could they be true, and if so, what would we like to see? We consider the pros and cons of releasing DLC for a game that's now over a decade old before we wrap up with Valerie's thoughts on The Conqueror's Witcher Virtual Challenge and why she may never make it out of Velen. Oh, and we wind up talking about sex cards. Because of course we do.

Send a textEnrique Cerna talks Super Bowl 2026 with King County Superior Court Judge  Galvan. It's a conversation that blends sports, culture, and personal passion in a way you don't often hear. Judge Galvan shares how she  found herself at the Super Bowl, and the excitement of watching the Seattle Seahawks win the title. We talk about her reaction to Bad Bunny's performance, and what it meant to her—personally and culturally—as a Latina seeing that level of representation on one of the world's biggest stages.   Read: https://southseattleemerald.org/voices/2025/07/22/masked-men-are-detaining-people-when-will-washingtons-leaders-protect-us Read: https://nieman.harvard.edu/mark-trahant-wins-the-2025-i-f-stone-medal-for-journalistic-independence/ Read: https://www.24thstreet.org/blog/2025/1/17/letting-go Read:https://www.amazon.com/Harbingers-January-Charlottesville-American-Democracy/dp/1586424017 Read: https://www.mapresearch.org/2024-dei-report "Dismantling DEI: A Coordinated Attack on American Values"https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2025/01/07/these-companies-have-rolled-back-dei-policies-mcdonalds-is-latest-to-abandon-diversity-standards/https://www.chronicle.com/package/the-assault-on-dei Chronicle of Higher Education https://www.courts.wa.gov/appellate_trial_courts/supreme/bios/?fa=scbios.display_file&fileID=gonzalezRead: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/obituaries/chinatown-international-district-activist-matt-chan-dead-at-71/Hear Rick Shenkman on the BBC Radio Program Sideways:https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001xdg0Read: https://www.thedailybeast.com/i-stuck-with-nixon-heres-why-science-said-i-did-itRead: https://www.washcog.org/in-the-news/your-right-to-knowRead: https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/the-legislatures-sunshine-committee-has-fallen-into-darkness/Read: https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2024/f...

#aknightofthesevenkingdoms #gameofthrones #dunkandegg Egg apologizes to Dunk for his deceit. Dunk learns that his charges are more serious than first believed. Prince Aerion invokes an ancient ritual to determine Dunk's guilt. A Prince's dream gives a glimpse into Dunk's future. A betrayal leads to a declaration of loyalty. Egg chooses a side. Dunk learns who his true allies are.

Big feelings, bigger news. We start with pure fandom delight—an anime-inspired artist makeover and a must-have lightstick—before moving through the nuts and bolts of smart show-going: merch game plans, pop-ups, post-show drops, and how a sold-out Boston date changes the strategy for lines, sizes, and travel.From there, we take on the heavier side of music culture. ONF parts ways with their agency but keeps their name, a hopeful template for groups who want autonomy without losing identity. We examine a label's public warning against malicious posts and why legal action matters when harassment escalates from critique to threats. The conversation tackles parasocial lines, airport etiquette, and the way clipped videos distort context. A behind-the-scenes series makes it painfully clear how online abuse hits artists and their families, pushing some off platforms completely. Our stance is simple: support who you love, verify what you read, and choose care over clout.It's not all storm clouds. We cheer ENHYPEN's Sunghoon joining the Olympic torch relay and applaud Hwasa's Good Goodbye sprinting past 100 million YouTube views. We also unpack the abrupt postponement of a major Hong Kong concert just a week out, what that means for ticket holders, artists, and vendors, and why transparency and legal recourse matter. Then we close on a personal high: OK Asia is now syndicated via Pacifica Network, expanding the mission to spotlight Asian music on more stations across the U.S.Join us for a ride that blends practical tips, current news, and a grounded reminder to keep fandom human. If this resonates, subscribe, share with a fellow fan, and leave a quick review—what's one boundary the music community should protect better?Support the showPlease help Music Elixir by rating, reviewing, and sharing the episode. We appreciate your support!Follow us on:TwitterInstagram BlueskyIf have questions, comments, or requests click on our form:Music Elixir FormDJ Panic Blog:OK ASIA

Fanbases are some of the most powerful forces on the planet.They show up. They buy the tickets. They travel across countries and time zones. They memorize lyrics, study interviews, hunt for Easter eggs, and turn the smallest detail into an entire universe of meaning. They collaborate, they organize, and they care deeply.Fan communities are savvy. They are smart. And when they are invited in, they create extraordinary momentum.Adam Met, best known as the “A” of indie-pop band AJR, believes that this kind of energy can extend far beyond concerts or comment sections. He is asking a bigger question. What if we harnessed that same passion, creativity, imagination, and sense of belonging to improve the communities we live in?Adam has spent years studying how to move people from curiosity to action. He's also a climate activist, the founder of the nonprofit Planet Reimagined, an adjunct professor at Columbia University, and the author of the bestselling book Amplify: How to Use the Power of Connection to Engage, Take Action, and Build a Better World.In our conversation, Adam explains how the same principles that make music meaningful - ownership, storytelling, participation, and belonging - can be applied to social movements, civic engagement, and climate action, to name a few. From designing fan-first concert experiences to rethinking how we engage people around complex issues, Adam argues that emotion is the engine of progress.This episode isn't really about music.And it's not really about climate either.It's about how we bring people together, help them feel invested, and create experiences that inspire them to act.This… is A Bit of Optimism.---------------------------To buy Adam's book Amplify: How to Use the Power of Connection to Engage, Take Action, and Build a Better World, head to: https://www.adammet.net/amplifyIf you want to learn more about Adam's climate work, check out: https://www.planetreimagined.comAnd don't forget to stream AJR's latest EP, What No One's Thinking: https://www.ajrbrothers.com---------------------------

K-Pop Fandom: Performing Deokhu from the 1990s to Today (U Michigan Press, 2026) insists that K-pop fan practices and activities constitute a central productive force, shaping not only K-pop's explosive global popularity, but also K-pop's cultural impacts, politics, and horizons of possibility. Over the past three decades, the K-pop fandom and its activities have expanded, intensified, and diversified along myriad dimensions, assuming novel social, technological, and economic forms, some of which are unique to K-pop, and some of which reflect broader cultural and industrial logics of globalized mass entertainment culture. Areum Jeong argues that K-pop fans, in performing deokhu—a Korean term connoting an “avid fan”—perform a materialization of affective labor that also seeks to produce good relationships between asymmetrically positioned actors in the K-pop ecosystem. Through an autoethnography of becoming a K-pop deokhu, Jeong connects their experiences to generations of K-pop fans, showing simultaneously how fandom practices have shifted over time and the intricacies of fan labor participation. This personal connection paved the way for participant-observation and co-performer witnessing methodologies in the study, which crucially allowed for collaborating with fans whose communal pursuits have been stigmatized by dominant discourses that denigrate their activities as solely addictive, uncritical, and wasteful. Jeong's genre-spanning corpus of fan activities and analyzing its contexts and contents represents an important contribution to the making of a fan archive that is also an archive of affective labor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Aoife went out for milk. We are sure she will come back for us eventually, but while we wait for her return and her love, let's talk about everything that happened in episode 47, and a whole bunch of other stuff, too.This episode really was all about the race, and we absolutely have to give Harry his flowers for everything he put together and how perfectly it came together in the end. A special mention also goes to Harry's wife for the beautiful arts and crafts diorama that brought the whole thing to life.We take a deep dive into the mechanics for each district, the stats of the ships and crews, and how each one felt genuinely unique. Harry even designed his own version of a Mario Kart blue shell for the finale (thanks for that). We talk about the gorgeous boat Mark from Crafted Campaigns sent over for the race, how we broke it, how we broke it some more, and how we nearly didn't have any other minis because the Uber driver thought we might be shipping drugs.We also spent some time talking about Raidion, the Thornbears, and how fun it might be to start exploring that thread further. Plus, we all agree that Kelnys is totally proficient with panpipes, and that Aoife was rolling so badly this episode that she more or less went through the full stages of grief.---Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/naturalsixJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/HNV56DADnJFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/naturalsixFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natural_sixFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natural.sixLove lore? Check out the Fandom: https://natural-six.fandom.comStay up to date: https://www.NaturalSix.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

K-Pop Fandom: Performing Deokhu from the 1990s to Today (U Michigan Press, 2026) insists that K-pop fan practices and activities constitute a central productive force, shaping not only K-pop's explosive global popularity, but also K-pop's cultural impacts, politics, and horizons of possibility. Over the past three decades, the K-pop fandom and its activities have expanded, intensified, and diversified along myriad dimensions, assuming novel social, technological, and economic forms, some of which are unique to K-pop, and some of which reflect broader cultural and industrial logics of globalized mass entertainment culture. Areum Jeong argues that K-pop fans, in performing deokhu—a Korean term connoting an “avid fan”—perform a materialization of affective labor that also seeks to produce good relationships between asymmetrically positioned actors in the K-pop ecosystem. Through an autoethnography of becoming a K-pop deokhu, Jeong connects their experiences to generations of K-pop fans, showing simultaneously how fandom practices have shifted over time and the intricacies of fan labor participation. This personal connection paved the way for participant-observation and co-performer witnessing methodologies in the study, which crucially allowed for collaborating with fans whose communal pursuits have been stigmatized by dominant discourses that denigrate their activities as solely addictive, uncritical, and wasteful. Jeong's genre-spanning corpus of fan activities and analyzing its contexts and contents represents an important contribution to the making of a fan archive that is also an archive of affective labor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/music

K-Pop Fandom: Performing Deokhu from the 1990s to Today (U Michigan Press, 2026) insists that K-pop fan practices and activities constitute a central productive force, shaping not only K-pop's explosive global popularity, but also K-pop's cultural impacts, politics, and horizons of possibility. Over the past three decades, the K-pop fandom and its activities have expanded, intensified, and diversified along myriad dimensions, assuming novel social, technological, and economic forms, some of which are unique to K-pop, and some of which reflect broader cultural and industrial logics of globalized mass entertainment culture. Areum Jeong argues that K-pop fans, in performing deokhu—a Korean term connoting an “avid fan”—perform a materialization of affective labor that also seeks to produce good relationships between asymmetrically positioned actors in the K-pop ecosystem. Through an autoethnography of becoming a K-pop deokhu, Jeong connects their experiences to generations of K-pop fans, showing simultaneously how fandom practices have shifted over time and the intricacies of fan labor participation. This personal connection paved the way for participant-observation and co-performer witnessing methodologies in the study, which crucially allowed for collaborating with fans whose communal pursuits have been stigmatized by dominant discourses that denigrate their activities as solely addictive, uncritical, and wasteful. Jeong's genre-spanning corpus of fan activities and analyzing its contexts and contents represents an important contribution to the making of a fan archive that is also an archive of affective labor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/korean-studies

Join Sandra and Kasey as they dive into the world of fandom, ranking their favorite outfits worn by Sam and Dean Winchester in Supernatural. There's sure to be plenty of discussion and debate about these beloved characters and their clothing choices! Tune in for a fun trip through SPN fandom that celebrates the characters we love!This episode requires visual aids. So, if you aren't watching the video and need to see the presentation, click here for the reference material.~~~We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat.Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his cakehole, and the ones in the back enjoy the ride... idling in the Impala.~~~~~TL;DR - If you can't be bothered clicking on all the things in this description, just visit our website: idlingintheimpala.comWe'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email (idlingintheimpala@gmail.com)!All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcastOur Discord #backseat Channel.Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here so we can connect.Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks!We've got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look!~~~~~Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)~~~~~For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take ActionSupport Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)  ~~~~~LGBTQ+ CharitiesSwitchboard LGBT UKThe Trevor Project - USA and Global~~~~~Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance.~~~

K-Pop Fandom: Performing Deokhu from the 1990s to Today (U Michigan Press, 2026) insists that K-pop fan practices and activities constitute a central productive force, shaping not only K-pop's explosive global popularity, but also K-pop's cultural impacts, politics, and horizons of possibility. Over the past three decades, the K-pop fandom and its activities have expanded, intensified, and diversified along myriad dimensions, assuming novel social, technological, and economic forms, some of which are unique to K-pop, and some of which reflect broader cultural and industrial logics of globalized mass entertainment culture. Areum Jeong argues that K-pop fans, in performing deokhu—a Korean term connoting an “avid fan”—perform a materialization of affective labor that also seeks to produce good relationships between asymmetrically positioned actors in the K-pop ecosystem. Through an autoethnography of becoming a K-pop deokhu, Jeong connects their experiences to generations of K-pop fans, showing simultaneously how fandom practices have shifted over time and the intricacies of fan labor participation. This personal connection paved the way for participant-observation and co-performer witnessing methodologies in the study, which crucially allowed for collaborating with fans whose communal pursuits have been stigmatized by dominant discourses that denigrate their activities as solely addictive, uncritical, and wasteful. Jeong's genre-spanning corpus of fan activities and analyzing its contexts and contents represents an important contribution to the making of a fan archive that is also an archive of affective labor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

The vassals discuss the fouth episode of HBO’s “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” series entitled “Seven”. An episode in which we see Ser Duncan preparing for a trail of seven to defend his actions of the last episode. Will … Continue reading →

  'a day mid January THERE was a disturbance felt in the FORCE'    Kathleen Kennedy's control of Lucasfilm and Star Wars has come to an end. It was a COLD day in mid January at FARHQ, in the Awakens Base LOL LOL LOL January 15 'in the year of our STAR WARS' return 2026, when Lucasfilm announced that after 14 years of leading the studio, President Kathleen Kennedy was stepping down Dave Filoni, who worked closely with creator George Lucas to build the Lucasfilm animation department on Star Wars: The Clone Wars and helped launch Star Wars live-action series alongside Jon Favreau on The Mandalorian, will take on creative leadership of the company as President and Chief Creative Officer and Lynwen Brennan will serve as Co-President.  Their close collaboration and more than 30 years of combined senior executive experience will carry Lucasfilm into its next chapter of storytelling, with a strong foundation of creative vision and operational leadership guiding the studio forward. On the latest episode of Fandom Awakens Radio 'Now TWO there are ...... Filoni v Brennan a New Character Begins Days of Future Star Wars - Your hosts David Senden and Kyle Wagner discuss highlights taken from Kathy's exit interview, we discuss the 2 Co-presidents thing (very interesting to GO all in on a James Gunn / Peter Safran DC Studios esc approach) Upcoming Star Wars movie projects, heavily focused on a theatrical return in 2026-2027, include The Mandalorian & Grogu (May 22, 2026), Shawn Levy's Starfighter (May 28, 2027), and Dave Filoni's New Republic-era film. Other active projects include a Rey-centric New Jedi Order film and a new trilogy from Simon Kinberg.  Here is a breakdown of the announced Star Wars film projects:   Definite & In-Development Films Untitled Rey Skywalker Movie: Directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, focusing on rebuilding the Jedi Order. Simon Kinberg Trilogy: A new trilogy currently in development.  Projects in Limbo or Unknown Status  Rogue Squadron: Patty Jenkins' project, previously shelved but reportedly back in consideration. James Mangold's Dawn of the Jedi: A "biblical epic" exploring the origin of the Force. Taika Waititi's Star Wars Movie: Announced, but with no firm production timeline. Lando: Originally a series, now being developed as a movie with Donald Glover. Ok I am gonna say (and WE all know far too well what a LOT of SW fans today LACK, patience .............. funny when you consider everything they learned they learned from Kenobi and Yoda LOL but anyway), I'd say the odds of a LOT of these projects seeing the light of day just SHOT up, as long as Disney's new CEO (unlike Bob the Blunder halfwit), doesn't try anything STUPID. That Hunt for Ben Solo situation told us a LOT a LOT, of what has really been a problem in Star Wars ....................... and it was NOT the internet's favorite Boogywoman, cause here's some reality for you, had she NOT taken the job at the time GL asked her *sigh* I think Star Wars would have truly come to an END   HAHAHAHA to paraphase how YODA might it "Now TWO there are ...... Filoni v Brennan a New Character Begins Days of Future Star Wars" a BRAND NEW episode of Fandom Awakens Radio starts RIGHT NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chelsea sent a text saying "Ahem Mother May I come on for Traitors?" and who could deny such a sickly Victorian child ask! Chelsea @ohnochels & 1/2 of I Am The Cute One came on so Raheel could hear two Housewives Fans squawk about toxic Fandoms for this week's Traitors episode!

In der 106. Ausgabe von VWFNO begrüßen Roland und Gerry den Althistoriker Dr. Michael Kleu. Als Experte für Antikenrezeption beleuchtet Kleu die Schnittstelle zwischen klassischer Geschichte und moderner Popkultur. Dabei erfahren die beiden unter anderem, warum Mythen, Monster und Helden der Antike auch im 21. Jahrhundert in Kino, TV, Videospielen und Literatur allgegenwärtig sind, was es mit der zeitlosen Faszination von Archetypen auf sich hat und warum die Heldenreise ein universelles Erzählmuster bleibt. Zudem gibt Kleu Einblicke in seine Arbeit als Brückenbauer zwischen akademischer Forschung und Fandom, etwa bei der Analyse antiker Strukturen in Franchises wie Star Wars oder dem Marvel Cinematic Universe. Viel Spaß

Fallout Season 2 has come to an end, so join us LIVE to break down the Season Finale! Come hang out as we speculate on what's to come in Season 3, and deep dive into the entirety of Fallout Season 2, now streaming on Prime Video. (00:00:00) Intro(00:03:00) Whatcha Watchin? - Wonder Man, Industry, Heated Rivalry Books(00:24:00) A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Reactions(00:31:00) Fallout Season 2 Spoiler-Free Reactions(00:38:00) Fallout Season 2 Connections to the Games(00:40:00) Fallout Season 2 Breakdown(00:50:00) Fallout Season 2 Finale Review Check out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the latest TV and Movie reviews! 

Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 2/6 Thawing from the snow and and the beavers forecast calls for 6 more weeks of shenanigans. Here's the new + Roll for Initiative Bible Reading.

Hector reflects on the things that are just part of who we are.

A few dozen Patriots super fans frequent the Goat City Pub in Norton during football season, armed with megaphones, team swag and a cocktail napkin superstition. They're especially excited to watch the Patriots play in the Super Bowl this Sunday for the first time since 2019. 

The 2026 Winter Olympics kick off this Friday. Matt Futterman, New York Times sports reporter shares the latest news as the city of Milan prepares for the events, which world-class athletes he'll be watching closely, and more. Plus, listeners call in to talk about their relationship with the Olympics, and what events they're most looking forward to watching. 

Come see Fandomonium LIVE in Colorado Springs on February 13th + March 13thSome things in this world are just too mysterious to explain, and others are a bloke in a Bigfoot costime.It's a cast lineup! Join Aidan, Ben, Drew and Jon for a series of games and laughs in the world of Cryptids. Featuring genuine cryptid encounters with four brand new cryptids!Support our PlayersFollow @RicketyFidgets on InstaListen to Carrying WaywardBook Drew for VA/VO roles!Read Space OdditiesListen to GeeksplorationWe are an ad and listener supported podcast, but mainly listener supported. Consider supporting our production over at patreon.com/gateleapers. All supporters get ad-free audio episodes. Premium supporters get video recordings + our bonus monthly live comedy gameshow Slidesplitters!Do you have a suggestion for a fandom we've not yet covered? Are you a comedian, creative or performer who would like to be a guest on our show? Get in touch! gateleapers@gmail.comMusic: BoucheDag by Alexander Nakarada (serpentsoundstudios.com)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gateleapers-a-fandom-gameshow--5150861/support.

Wonder Man is now streaming on Disney+, and we're here to break down all the Easter Eggs. Join us LIVE with Jenna Anderson of Go Read Some Comics to break down Wonder Man and give our full in-depth review.(00:00:00) Intro(00:04:00) Whatcha Watchin? - Send Help, Watchmen, DC Absolute Universe(00:12:00) Introducing Chad GPT(00:14:00) Wonder Man Spoiler-Free Reactions(00:20:00) Wonder Man Review & Deep Dive(00:28:00) Is the Door Man Episode of Wonder Man Good?(00:34:00) Simon Williams Family Dynamics in Wonder Man(00:42:00) Damage Control's Role in Wonder Man(00:48:00) Meta Commentary in Wonder Man(00:56:00) The Mandarin Twist in Wonder Man(01:02:00) Best Episodes of Wonder ManCheck out our interview with Wonder Man Executive Producer and Show Runner, Andrew Guest: https://youtu.be/Fw_6kEuweYsCheck out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the latest TV and Movie reviews!

Emily Rose is joined once again by Lyndsay Lime of @vanderpodrecaps to talk about the Southern Charm fandom, the state of the show currently, what they are hoping to see in the future, and Whitney's surprising mention in the E*ste*n files!**LYNDSAY AND EMILY DO NOT BELIEVE WHITNEY SUDLER SMITH HAS ANY CONNECTION TO J.Epstein AND ALL DISCUSSION IS SPECULATIVE AND ALLEGED** Support the showWHO TF KNOWS WITH EMILY ROSE NOW HAS A PATREON, SUBSCRIBE BELOW!https://www.patreon.com/WhoTFKnowswithEmilyRoseDon't want to sign up for something new? CashApp will *always* do: $EmilyAGoGo You can ALSO support by downloading, sharing and subscribing to the episode, as well as leaving a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts if you're feeling the *vibe*. Intro/Outro Music by LD Green III: https://linktr.ee/LDGreenIIIIG: @whotfknowsemilyroseTwitter: @WTFKEmilyRose

It's been a remarkable ride, but The Witcher's fourth season has finally reached its end and it's going out with a splash! (As in river water, not whiskey. We're not THAT drunk.) With Geralt and co. looking to cross the Yaruga, we open up a bottle of Flatboat Kentucky Straight Single Barrel Bourbon to help them on their journey. Unlike our favorite witcher, no arrows are shot at us as we discuss the fast-paced finale, not even when we rant about what may be Valerie's least favorite Yen outfit so far, tear into the utterly nonsensical monster fight and roll our eyes at the fact that Nimue is still going on about destiny while possibly traumatizing a child. More positively, we welcome Milva back to the show (seriously, girl, where did you go?), declare our allegiance to Queen Meve and wonder if the Rats should have reconsidered that offer Bonhart made them. It's an unforgettable discussion full of twists, turns and the occasional movie rec, as we say goodbye to our favorite fantasy franchise for another season!

Going back to the first film of George Lucas, Holly Frey and Bryan Young do a deep dive of THX-1138. Released in 1971, this film was the springboard that almost killed Lucas's career. On the other hand, it's a masterpiece of cinema that still doesn't get the recognition it deserves. Join Holly and Bryan in this in-depth look at the making of and themes of THX-1138.

Former NFL Network host, fantasy football analyst and current Suumer Sports host Lindsay Rhodes joins the show LIVE from Radio Row in San Francisco!

Screencap from X user: @itshelenwhat Join the vassals Adam/drownedsnow; Jock/Jock; Stephanie; gsdg; Michael/Khal Wadege; and Kevin/Nuncle Kevin as they discuss the latest episode of Knight of the Seven Kingdoms “The Squire”. Puppets mandatory. Head shaving optional. A late appearance from … Continue reading →

#aknightofthesevenkingdoms #gameofthrones #dunkandegg Dunk and Egg prepare for the lists. The lists take a violent turn when Aerion Tarygaryn makes his entrance. Dunk's view of the world of knights begins to shift. A threat on Dunk's life forces Egg to reveal his true identity.

I have been doing this for 15 years. I was contributing to other podcasts before Nutty Bites, but I have been doing Nutty Bites for 15 years. It is only because of all of you that has kept me going. … Continue reading → The post 15 years of Nutty Bites appeared first on NIMLAS Studios.

BuffStampede.com publisher Adam Munsterteiger catches up with site contributor Will Burnett to preview Brady Russell's Super Bowl appearance, what the future looks like for forever Buffs in the NFL, and who the are the top pro prospects in Boulder looking ahead to 2027. They were also joined by Will's sister Molly Burnett, a three-time Daytime Emmy Award nominee, who has also had appearances in roughly 30 movies and television series, including Law & Order SVU and Queen of the South.

New York Times best-selling author Don Martin joins me on the podcast for a wonderful episode full of laughs, learning, and beautiful words. We kick things off by talking about his podcast, Head on Fire. Don talks about how and why he started it, and what you can expect to find by listening or watching his episodes. He interviews experts in overlooked fields, searching for answers to life's biggest and smallest questions. From there, we talk about some of his early fandom influences. From the X-Men, to a focus on the Animorphs series by Katherine Applegate. We discuss how his time spent with family in West Virginia and the history and stories that come out of Appalachia formed the foundations for his future work. Don then talks about how he started writing poetry when he was 10-12.  Under the guidance of his uncle as his poetry & writing mentor, Don continued to develop and hone his craft. If you haven't found a poet you like, Don says you just haven't found the right one and recommends a number of poets and poetry to read. Link are at the end of the show notes. Then we talk about Don's novel, Verity Vox and The Curse of Foxfire. As mentioned previously, Don talks about how the idea for the novel started with a real town and story in West Virginia. From there, Verity Vox can be described as Kiki's Delivery Service meets Old Gods of Appalachia. We talk spoiler free about the book, and Don talks about how he infused the book's town and characters with his personal history with West Virginia and the family that resides there. We also talk about what's coming next for his work, and some projects that we hinted at are out now, including Hexes and Heroes. You can find Don at:  https://bydonmartin.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bydonmartin/ https://www.threads.com/@bydonmartin Verity Vox and The Curse of Foxfire - https://amzn.to/4qf4FNL Don Martin's catalog on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3M1hixS You can find Hexes and Heroes at: https://www.youtube.com/@hexesnheroes You can find Head on Fire Podcast at:  https://www.youtube.com/@HeadOnFirePod Don's Poetry Recommendations Include: Clint Smith - Above Ground - https://amzn.to/4t6Tvgx Andrea Gibson - Lord of the Butterflies - https://amzn.to/3NPX62t Franny Choi - https://amzn.to/3Ogjzps Maggie Smith - Good Bones - https://amzn.to/49RmPjI Maggie Smith - The Well Speaks Of Its Own Poison - https://amzn.to/3M1gmJS Staceyann Chin - https://amzn.to/49YGVak Beau Sia - https://amzn.to/4ann5qN Taylor Mali - https://amzn.to/4ann5qN Saul Williams - https://amzn.to/4ar4OsD Danez Smith - https://amzn.to/3NRul5G Morgan Parker - Other People's Comfort Keeps Me Up At Night - https://amzn.to/4kcF0DX Maya Popa - Wound Is the Origin of Wonder - https://amzn.to/3LPgj3Q

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Brad discuss the new trailer for Maul: Shadow Lord and what the series could bring when it premieres in April!

The vassals discuss the second episode of HBO’s new “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” series and what exactly is in that hard salt beef. Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Bing (Shoeshiner), David (davidhhh), Duncan (Valkyrist), Kevin (Nuncle Kevin), Michal (inkasrain), and … Continue reading →