Podcasts about Fandom

Host Meg Wolitzer presents two unconventional love stories, one classic, one contemporary, that avoid the usual tropes of “meet cute,” “opposites attract,” or “happily ever after” but are still engaging.  In “Love in the Slump,” by Evelyn Waugh, clueless upper-crust newlyweds are sent on a comic odyssey.  The reader is Jane Kaczmarek.  And Esther Yi's “Moon” explores something we often mistake for love—obsession--as a young woman is drawn farther and farther into K-Pop fandom. The story was selected by guest editor Min Jin Lee for Best American Short Stories 2023.  It's read by Hettienne Park.  And we hear Lee's and Park's thoughts about the story. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Knicks pulled off an historic comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, and it isn't the only sport riding the wave of renewed fan enthusiasm. Bruin Capital CEO George Pyne explains why sports viewership is booming, for the NBA as well as the NHL, MLB, and Golf. Former CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler led the agency when Congress passed the Dodd-Frank Act. Today, he argues that Congress did not intend to set the CFTC up as sole regulator of sports betting. Plus, President Trump issues a warning to Iran, and CNBC's Leslie Picker breaks down what investors should know ahead of the highly anticipated SpaceX IPO.   Dan Murphy - 03:03 Leslie Picker - 10:49 Gary Gensler - 17:16 George Pyne - 34:03 In this episode: Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy Leslie Picker, @LesliePicker Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Kelly Evans, @KellyCNBC Cameron Costa,  @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom Spina joins Holly to talk about all the recent projects at Tome Spina Designs and Regal Robot, including creating props for The Mandalorian and Grogu.

Canadian PGA Tour Golfer Mackenzie Hughes joins the show to share how he's feeling ahead of the RBC Canadian Open, playing at TPC Toronto for the second straight year and the atmosphere around the course, his fandom of the Buffalo Bills, and his expectations for his game at this year's tournament.

Hr 3 - Jim Wyatt joins the show + World Cup fandom rulesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hr 3 - Jim Wyatt joins the show + World Cup fandom rulesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 6th reflects the anniversary of Tales from the Fandom. This episode also serves as the 10 year anniversary, as well as the birthday of our returning guest, Ali aka The.Ali.Way Recorded back in February, Ali returns after nearly 3 years since his first episode. Our conversation focuses all about Ali and his journey as a creator. In our first episode, Ali seemed to be right at the start of reaching that brass ring in the content creator space. We now reflect on the years since that release. From attending movie premieres, working/partnering with brands to create content and reviews for them, and more. Ali talks about his experiences with them, as well as growing as a person and brand, and evolving. From bounding and dancing, to opportunities with modeling and working and walking in Toronto Fashion week. Throughout this conversation, we talk about how Ali is bridging the gap of who he was 3 years ago to who he is now. We talk about how he focuses on making sure that each post he makes fit not just his brand, but also for his community. He talks about creating with intention, being his authentic self, and pushing himself to new opportunities and growth. Ali is one of those people I just love to see in my feed. To see his continued success and I am just so happy that we were able to get back together to celebrate him! You can find Ali at: https://www.instagram.com/the.ali.way/ https://www.threads.com/@the.ali.way https://www.thealiway.me/ You can listen to Ali's original episode at: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/ep-331-ali-aka-the-ali-way-talks-disney-pixar-the-marvel-cinematic-universe-dance-and-bounding

Join the vassals Adam (drownedsnow) and Kevin (Nuncle Kevin) as they discuss season 2 of the HBO Max show “The Pitt”. Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow) and Kevin (Nuncle Kevin). Spoilers: Season 1 and 2 of The Pitt as well as some … Continue reading →

Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 6/5 Hector brings a smidge of news from the first week of June + Roll for initiative Bible reading

Episode kali ini kita ngobrol bareng Wellson dari ReArchivu soal satu pertanyaan yang sering jadi debat: review game itu seharusnya objektif atau subjektif? Dari Fatal Frame sampai Need for Speed, dari Final Fantasy sampai Pokémon, kita bahas semuanya!⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 — Pembukaan & Intro Wellson (ReArchivu)03:27 — Perkenalan ReArchivu & Media Game07:59 — Workflow Nulis Review Game13:27 — Horor & Studi Kasus Fatal Frame22:59 — Nostalgia & Re-evaluasi Game Klasik27:59 — Kredibilitas Reviewer & Media35:45 — Objektif vs Subjektif — Inti Bahasan45:00 — Faktor Teknis & Visual dalam Review52:00 — Final Fantasy, Pokémon & Budaya Fans58:00 — Pokémon vs Digimon & Industri Game1:08:00 — Fandom & Kultur Gaming1:16:00 — Game Journalism & Opini Publik1:28:00 — Closing & Rekomendasi ReArchivuhttps://rearchivu.media/ | https://www.facebook.com/ReArchivu | https://www.instagram.com/rearchivu/ | https://x.com/Rearchivu | https://www.youtube.com/@ReArchivu |

Bryan Young talks briefly about Marcia Lucas's legacy on Star Wars, and then to Matt Michnovetz about the work he did developing and writing Star Wars: Maul: Shadow Lord.

Join us for a special Behind the Geeks conversation with the team behind YetiCon, one of Ontario's most unique convention experiences. We sit down with Managing Director Brandon Forder, Creative Director Angela Forder, and Chief Strategy Officer of Cosplay & Social Community Saphiira.Cosplay to discuss stepping into leadership roles at YetiCon, what makes the event so special, and how they're balancing tradition while helping shape its future. We also dive into cosplay culture, the sense of community that conventions create, first cosplay memories, and what attendees can look forward to at this year's event at Blue Mountain.  Whether you're a longtime convention-goer, an avid cosplayer, or simply curious about what makes YetiCon such a beloved destination, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the people helping bring it all together. YetiCon takes place at Blue Mountain Village from June 19–21, 2026. Learn more at YetiConOfficial.ca. Join the YetiCon Discord to connect with fellow attendees, cosplayers, and community members before the convention begins. Be sure to follow Saphiira.Cosplay for cosplay inspiration, convention coverage, and community updates. Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HEREFollow Eatcentric - Same geeks. New Eats

The ForceCast is BACK!!!This week, Ryan and Brad open up the notebook and give their first in-depth review of Mando and Grogu. The guys get through about half of the movie and hold until next week.Then, Ryan and his wife Kate drive out to Burger King to try the movie tie-in menu.

We are once again asking the 9-1-1 writers' room to be brave. Be bold. Be intentional.In this Fandom on the Rocks bonus episode, we're looking ahead to Season 10 of 9-1-1 and laying out our very reasonable, completely measured, not-at-all-unhinged wishlist for what we want from the next season.Some of these wishes are mild-mannered expectations. Some are pipe dreams. Some are pure crack. All of them are delivered with love, frustration, and the deep spiritual exhaustion of two people who are, frankly, tired Grandpa.An incomplete list (you have to listen to the episode for the full experience, obviously):Buddie canon, obviously — but as a choice, not a crisis. No more near-death experiences as romantic shortcuts. We want Buck and Eddie to choose each other because they have already built the life, the family, the trust, and the deeply suspicious platonic marriage.The bottle episode agenda — two couches, a kitchen table, the firehouse, and people actually talking to each other. CPR recertification? Station inspection? Power outage? We don't care. Lock them in and let the character work happen.A wildfire that actually means something — Los Angeles is their home. Let the big disaster be about the community they serve, not just another round of “how can we almost kill the 118 this time?” Also, yes, burn down South Bedford and make Eddie move in with Buck. We said what we said.Group hang for joy — not a funeral, not a wedding, not a hospital, not a crisis. Give us a barbecue, a beach day, a game night, karaoke, softball, something. This show talks about found family all the time. Let us actually see the family.Emergency lightning round — influencer immersive experience gone wrong, wellness retreat horrors, science fair explosions, cruise ship dock chaos, revisiting elevator trauma with consequences, and a CPR training cold open where everyone roasts each other's compression technique. Because silly emergencies are fun.And, because we are us, we also discuss crop tops (obviously), drag brunch, Christopher needing an actual storyline, May and Ravi's developing romance, Maddie and Chimney in their leadership roles, Eddie Diaz as a queer-coded man written so loudly we are all begging the show to notice, and why Season 10 desperately needs one thing above all else: Intentionality.Show us the storyboard. Show us the wall. Know where these characters are going when you start writing. Let big things mean something. Let the emotional arcs actually arc. We are paying adult money to watch this show. Give us the goods.As always, we complain because we love this show. We want 9-1-1 to be the best version of itself, and we want Season 10 to remember that the show is strongest when the emergencies are wild, the characters are grounded, and the found family actually feels like a family.Drop your Season 10 wishlist in the comments. What are you manifesting? What are you begging for? And how many crop tops is too many crop tops? Trick question. The limit does not exist.xoxo,Fandom on the Rocks

It's another Character Reveal! This time we're talking with our friend Sophie about literature, Bookstagram, fandom, writing, and more! It was a fun chat! You can find her at mindofabookdragon on Instagram You can find her on Substack as well: https://mindofabookdragon.substack.com This episode was recorded a bit ago, Dom was having some issues with editing, etc. Our apologies. So if any information is out of date, please let us know! We were also in a software migration, so the audio is a little scuffed. Check it out! Explicit language on this one. Find the show on iTunes, Google Play Podcasts, Spotify, and Simplecast.fm Find the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6QoHk8iEsVGTpd2qdTlH-g Follow us @CharacterReveal on Bluesky, Instagram, and on Facebook! Dom is @brothadom on Bluesky, tweets, tumbles and generally on the net Steph is @captainsteph on Bluesky and Twitter, @hella_steph on Instagram, and @thesnowqueer on Tumblr Find everything at: https://linktr.ee/characterreveal

Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!Miss my TokyoTreat Twitch streams? Use code "NOSTALGIA" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through my link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/theanimenostalgia to enjoy it for yourself! While your host is taking a brief break for health reasons, please enjoy some selected Guest Spots from other podcasts! This month, from the archives, enjoy some discussion on the unique take on Fukumoto's classic Kaiji manga--the live-action Animal World movie with The Bomb Squad! I hope you enjoy it!Stream the episode or [Direct Download] Subscribe on apple podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Check out my podcast episode on the original Kaiji manga here!Watch the Kaiji anime adaptation on HIDIVE (with a subscription)Get the original Kaiji manga on Amazon or Bookshop.org! Watch the Youtube version of this podcast on The Bomb Squad's official channel!Follow The Bomb Squad on Bluesky!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

#theboys The country has turned topsy-turvy as Homelander effectively takes charge of Vought (and unofficially, the Presidency); Butcher, Starlight, and Kimiko are in hiding while Hughie, MM, and Frenchie are held in a "Freedom Camp". Ashley is the new VP and A-Train in the wind. A rescue mission is planned to reunite The Boys, but complications arise.

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Writer and author Scott Eden is an investigative reporter whose work has focused on crime, corruption, injustice, business, science, technology, and the dark side of sports. His work has appeared in Wired, GQ, ESPN The Magazine, The Atavist Inc., and The Believer's best-of collection Read Hard. The author of Touchdown Jesus: Faith and Fandom at Notre Dame. His new book is A Killing in Cannabis: A True Story of Love, Murder and California Weed, just out from Spiegel & Grau. Welcome, Scott. The QWERTY podcast is brought to you by the book The Memoir Project: A Thoroughly Non-Standardized Text for Writing & Life. Read it, and begin your own journey to writing what you know. To learn more, join The Memoir Project free newsletter list and keep up to date on all our free webinars, instructive posts and online classes in how to write memoir, as well as our talented, available memoir editors and memoir coaches, podcast guests and more.

Nicolas Cage makes his first foray into television as Ben Reilly in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse spin-off series Spider-Noir, on Prime Video!Join TJ Zwarych and Sean Mott of MetalCoreNerds and Agents of Fandom to break down the new series, share our reactions, and theorize about the character's future. (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:00) Whatcha Watchin? - Mandalorian and Grogu, Hacks, 007: First Light (00:25:00) Spider-Noir Spoiler-Free Reactions(00:31:00) Spider-Noir Deep Dive Breakdown(00:40:00) Classic Spider-Man Villains in Spider-Noir(00:47:00) Cat Hardy's Role in Spider-Noir(00:55:00) Unsung MVP: Robbie Robertson(01:00:00) Season 2 PredictionsCheck out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the latest TV and Movie reviews!

Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 5/29 Hector brings you news from the sweaty crevices of the last gasp of May + Roll for initiative Bible Reading

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber cover a packed hour of New York sports debates, starting with the pride and embarrassment that come with wearing conference championship gear after a team falls short. From Knicks Finals shirts to Mets pennant sweatshirts, Yankees World Series hats, and Giants NFC Championship gear, the conversation becomes a wider look at what fans celebrate, what they mock, and why context matters. The hour also gets into a creative Aaron Judge heckle, NBA flopping and Adam Silver's response, the Jets handling of Kenyon Sadiq injury update, and the Giants fallout around Jaxson Dart and Abdul Carter. Along the way, Evan and Tiki connect fan psychology, team drama, locker room perception, and even the butt fumble into one broad question about how sports moments live on after the game ends.

The world's biggest superheroes are built on more than spectacle. They're built on identity, emotion and fandom. In this episode of Brand Slam, hosts Steve Rosa and Joe Kayata go inside Hasbro's Marvel universe with Mike Pullano, Senior Director of Global Brand Strategy & Marketing leading the Disney Marvel portfolio. From Spider-Man and Black Panther to X-Men, Deadpool and The Avengers, Mike shares how one of the world's most iconic entertainment brands continues to scale globally while staying emotionally connected to fans across generations. The conversation explores what it takes to balance storytelling with business performance, market simultaneously to kids, parents and collectors, and evolve legendary franchises without losing what made audiences fall in love with them in the first place. Mike also reflects on his 15-year journey at Hasbro, helping shape powerhouse brands including Monopoly, Nerf, Peppa Pig, Furby, Baby Alive and Super Soaker. Along the way, he breaks down the strategy behind licensing partnerships, global audience engagement and building fandom that lasts far beyond the screen. For marketers, entertainment leaders and brand builders, this episode offers a powerful look at how emotional connection, consistency and community continue to drive winning brands in a crowded entertainment landscape. Have an idea for a guest? Reach out at brandslam@addventures.com.

Are These Fandoms Actually Cults? full 339 Wed, 27 May 2026 13:41:35 +0000 ai5APpEF0i2aZ2t6N072PjYSFrG9Mwtj football,swifties,fandom,cult,fandom or cult,disney adults,culty,music,society & culture,news Kramer & Jess On Demand Podcast football,swifties,fandom,cult,fandom or cult,disney adults,culty,music,society & culture,news Are These Fandoms Actually Cults? Highlights from the Kramer & Jess Show. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Music Society & Culture News https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%

CJ and Hector wrap up season 128 of The Pull List Podcast with a laid-back finale full of comic news, convention updates, current pull-list reactions, and summer recommendations. They talk Hector's packed summer schedule, a possible new Bat-family butler, Marvel Cosmic Invasion DLC, confusing and compelling recent comics, Absolute Batman, Absolute Green Lantern, Inglorious X-Force, Daredevil, Iron Man, Bizarro Year One, and what comics, shows, and movies are worth checking out during the break. The episode also closes with updates on Hector's new fantasy book, Faith and Fandom content, Next Gen Nerd's Manga May, and Love Thy Nerd summer content. 

Bryan Young and Holly Frey break the spoiler seal and talk all things Mandalorian and Grogu, from beginning to end, they talk about everything that thrilled and delighted them. From character arcs and elegant writing to the questions raised about Hutt life-cycles and the ramifications for the future of the Star Wars universe. Nothing is left undiscussed.

Even though ownership hasn't been favorable, that doesn't stop Grant and Tobi from enjoying the team.

Welcome to the Multiverse Report, a weekly recap of your news across all the fandoms with Mike Gibson and Steve Haller! Haven't Seen Star Wars! launched on May 4th, 2026. Follow us at https://www.youtube.com/@HaventSeenStarWars  or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/haventseenstarwars/  Check us out at https://www.themultiversereport.com/ Supergirl Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1-pfiVMKAs As always, sponsored by Funky Town Comics and Vinyl, for all your comic, vinyl and fandom needs! Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or search The Multiverse Report on your podcast app of choice! ### #TMR, #MCU, #DCEU, #StarWars, #Fandom, #LOTR

Star Wars is BACK in theaters with The Mandalorian and Grogu, and we're here to break down the film! Join us as we give our reviews, point out Easter Eggs, and speculate on the future of Star Wars with Rachel Leishman.(00:00:00) Intro(00:03:00) Whatcha Watchin? Euphoria, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, The Sheep Detectives (00:09:00) The Mandalorian and Grogu Spoiler-Free Reactions(00:17:00) The Mandalorian and Grogu Breakdown(00:19:00) Praising the Score(00:25:00) Did Din Djarin Have Character Development in The Mandalorian and Grogu? (00:33:00) Grogu Alone - Best or Worst Part of the Movie?(00:45:00) Side Characters in The Mandalorian and Grogu(00:54:00) Action Sequences in The Mandalorian and Grogu(01:03:00) Will The Mandalorian and Grogu Return?(01:10:00) Theorizing Grogu's FutureCheck out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the latest TV and Movie reviews!

When three-year-old Brittany Eichelberger slipped out of her family's trailer in Elkins, West Virginia on Christmas Eve 1990, no one knew she was gone. She was found hours later, clinically dead in the snow — frozen stiff, her heart stopped, her body nearly 25 degrees below normal temperature. A neighbor, a determined paramedic, and a rural hospital team that refused to quit launched one of the most extraordinary resuscitation efforts ever documented in emergency medicine. The cold that stopped her heart may also be the reason her brain survived. This is a story about what happens when everyone around you decides it isn't over yet. Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreaon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcast Email us! thecruxsurvival@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/ Get schooled by Julie in outdoor wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/ 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:29 Door Left Open 01:44 Meet Brittany 03:15 How She Wandered 04:34 Found In Snow 05:34 CPR In The Yard 08:32 Hospital Fight 10:16 Three Hour CPR 15:08 Flight To Pittsburgh 17:23 Waking Up Again 18:59 Why Cold Saved Her 20:00 Recovery After Discharge 22:03 Living With The Story 23:36 Honoring Rescuers 26:08 Lessons And Wrap Up 27:08 Outro And Reviews REFERENCES Associated Press. "Girl, 3, Found Clinically Dead in Snow, Is Revived." Los Angeles Times, December 28, 1990. Associated Press. "Clinically Dead Tot Who Was Found Frozen Is Revived." Deseret News, December 27, 1990. Gordon, Haley. "Woman Looks Back on 'Christmas Eve Miracle.'" The Intermountain, December 24, 2019. "Longtime Randolph County Coroner Dailey Passes at 68." The Intermountain, February 13, 2026. "Brenda Kay 'Bren' Dailey." Obituary. The Intermountain, February 14, 2026. "Snowgirl Save." Rescue 911, Season 3, 1991. Rescue 911 Wiki, Fandom. Dr. John Veach, Davis Memorial Hospital — quoted in AP wire reports, December 1990, and Rescue 911, 1991. Dr. Shekhar Venkataraman, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh — quoted in AP wire reports, December 1990. National Weather Service historical records for Elkins, WV, December 24, 1990 — referenced in The Intermountain, 2019. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.comIn this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde examines how short-form clips from podcasts, songs, and movies are reshaping persuasion online. Why do thirty-second clips often feel more convincing than full arguments? How can entertainment, fandom, and creator culture become delivery systems for influence operations? What happens when AI-generated voices, synthetic video, and algorithmic feeds make propaganda faster, cheaper, and more emotionally targeted? Bidemi explores the healthy uses of clip culture, the risks of context collapse, and the emerging future of media literacy in an age where attention itself has become strategic terrain.

The Yaoi Shelf welcomes Dr. Thomas Baudinette for a deeper discussion on the mainstreamification of BL and yaoi. Together, we explore how Boys' Love evolved from a niche fandom genre into a global media phenomenon, and the cultural conversations that came with it.From commercialization and changing fandom spaces to representation, authenticity, and the impact of global audiences, this episode examines the complexities of BL's growing visibility in modern media culture.Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism and more along the way. Grab a seat and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf.Important Links: https://theyaoishelf.carrd.co/Support The Show: patreon.com/TheYaoiShelf

#mortalkombat Anthony and Hanako are joined by their good friend Nick to discuss the second film of the recently rebooted video game series. Earth's heroes prepare to fight for the fate of their world as Mortal Kombat approaches. Find Nick on the Alienating Ourselves Podcast , where he and co-host Todd take a look back at the sci-fi series Alien Nation.

The ForceCast is back!!!Ryan and Brad, fresh of seeing Mando and Grogu give their intial reactions and discuss the characters, story, and music of the first Star Wars film in 7 years.

Random Access Memory or TWIG RAM is our shoot from the hip media agnostic discussion podcast. Join Birdman, Ken, David, and Adam as we discuss media we've consumed either off the cuff or with a specific vague topic in mind…as well as a few off topic tangents that might pop into our heads along the way.This time, Birdman, Ken, and David talk about where our movie love began and where we discovered movies on our TV screens. If it was on the many movie channels some of which don't exist anymore or even the ones that many of you have found your own movie treasures. Jack into our Random access memories here on TWIG! Birdman's Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVZxc7kjMinkeasyuIOjIV5_0ckNkQPLw&si=l0ww5u-OkCs-fmIEhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/2MTXKnG53onMhzqWqpmckUDavid's Playlist:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7nJIeTdtCzkTDTo1ync0OSJeWgHl4Lz&si=iOCZ0rHa5yltOj88Show Notes:Our LetterBox Accountshttps://letterboxd.com/birdmantwig/https://letterboxd.com/davidswma/https://letterboxd.com/kenreels/Your Geekmasters:Mike "The Birdman" - https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.socialAlex "The Producer" - https://bsky.app/profile/dethphasetwig.bsky.socialKen Reels - https://bsky.app/profile/kenreels.comFeedback for the show?:Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.netTwitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.netSubscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feediTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqCastbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id2162049Website: https://www.thisweekingeek.netMay 22, 2026

It is TIME!Ryan and Brad give their final thoughts on The Mandalorian and Grogu as it premieres in 2 days. The guys discuss what we know about the movie heading in.They also do a lengthy discussion on Influencer Gate and wrap up by hearing from Jon and Dave.

Ahead of Star Wars returning to theaters with The Mandalorian and Grogu, we celebrate with a Star Wars Draft! We select our favorite movies, tv shows, characters and droids from Lucasfilm's beloved franchise. (00:00:00) Intro(00:06:00) Whatcha Watchin?(00:20:00) Star Wars Draft Categories: Movie, TV Show, Force-Sensitive Character, Non-Force Sensitive Character, Droid, Assign a Movie to Another Drafter 1. Andor - Thomas2. Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker - TJ3. Obi-Wan Kenobi - Jam4. Empire Strikes Back - Klein 5. Rise of Skywalker - Klein for Thomas6. Revenge of the Sith - Jam7. Han Solo - TJ8. Yoda - Thomas9. Chewbacca - Thomas10. Star Wars: Rebels - TJ11. The Clone Wars - Jam12. Cassian Andor - Klein13. R2D2 - Klein 14. Chopper - Jam15. BB8 - TJ16. Rogue One - Thomas17. Attack of the Clones - Thomas for Klein18. The Phantom Menace -  TJ for Jam 19. Din Djarin - Jam20. Luke Skywalker - Klein21. Maul - Shadow Lord - Klein22. The Clone Wars Movie - Jam for TJ23. A New Hope - TJ24. Thomas - K2SO Check out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the latest TV and Movie reviews! 

#outlander Jamie and Claire say goodbye to the Ridge as they prepare for what may be Jamie's final battle. *Thank you to everyone who had something to do with bringing the story of Jamie and Claire (and their families) to life over the past 13 years. Announcement: As mentioned toward the end of our show, I am excited to announce that I have been invited to participate as a Featured Guest Moderator at Land Con US, an Outlander-themed fan event/convention taking place October 2-4, 2026 in Austin, TX. More details about the event can be found at this link.

Alexis Figueroa está dispuesto a hacer lo que para muchos sería impensable con tal de conseguir el autógrafo de una celebridad. En este episodio lo seguimos en su intento de conseguir el que le falta: la firma de una estrella de rock en franca decadencia que se la he escapado por más de una década. ¿Lo logrará o se estrellará en el intento? En nuestro sitio web puedes encontrar una transcripción del episodio. Or you can also check this English translation. ★ Si no quieres perderte ningún episodio, suscríbete a nuestro boletín y recibe todos los martes un correo. Además, los viernes te enviaremos cinco recomendaciones inspiradoras del equipo para el fin de semana. ✓ ¿Nos escuchas para mejorar tu español? Tenemos algo extra para ti: prueba nuestra app Jiveworld, diseñada para estudiantes intermedios de la lengua que quieren aprender con nuestros episodios. ♥ Si valoras nuestro trabajo, únete a Deambulantes, nuestro programa de membresías Este podcast es propiedad de Radio Ambulante Studios. Cualquier copia, distribución o adaptación está expresamente prohibida sin previa autorización. Alexis Figueroa is willing to do the unthinkable to get a celebrity’s autograph. In this episode, we follow him as he attempts to get the one autograph that got away, that of an aging rocker he’s been after for more than a decade. Will Alexis get the memento he’s looking for, or will his best-laid plans fail him once more? This podcast is the property of Radio Ambulante Studios. Any copy, distribution, or adaptation is expressly prohibited without prior authorization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryan Young and his 10 year old, Kingston, offer their spoiler free thoughts on Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. They recorded this immediately after seeing it in the theater. You'll get the adult Star Wars fan and expert perspective, as well as the unvarnished opinion of a ten-year old. You won't want to miss it.

Geek Freaks is back with a packed episode covering the latest Lanterns trailer, the return of Westworld, new release dates for VisionQuest and Crystal Lake, and a full review of Punisher: One Last Kill. Frank and Squeaks break down what the new DC footage could mean for Hal Jordan, John Stewart, Guy Gardner, and the larger Green Lantern mythology. The episode also gets into what a new Westworld movie needs to do differently from the HBO series, how VisionQuest could bring Ultron and Wanda back into play, and whether a Deathstroke and Bane movie could actually work as a darker action comedy. The back half shifts into Punisher: One Last Kill, Dungeon Crawler Carl, network updates, and weekly recommendations. Timestamps and Topics 00:00 Back in the Studio!, CCS Recap, and Convention Stories 02:35 Question of the Week: Posters and Box Art That Started a Fandom 05:08 Lanterns Trailer Reaction and Green Lantern Theories 16:25 Westworld Movie Announcement and Franchise Potential 25:00 VisionQuest and Crystal Lake Release Date Discussion 31:42 Deathstroke and Bane Movie Talk 37:26 Punisher: One Last Kill Review 44:24 Dungeon Crawler Carl, Network Updates, and Weekly Recommendations Key Takeaways The new Lanterns trailer sparked a big discussion about whether the show can balance grounded detective drama with the cosmic scale fans expect from Green Lantern. Frank and Squeaks dig into Hal Jordan, John Stewart, Guy Gardner, and the possibility that the series could explore the morality and purpose of the Green Lantern Corps. The newly announced Westworld movie has Frank excited because the franchise can work as a smaller survival story set against a much bigger sci-fi collapse. VisionQuest and Crystal Lake landing back-to-back in October could make for a huge week of Marvel and horror viewing. The Deathstroke and Bane movie raises questions about tone, especially with Greg Mottola's comedy background, but the hosts see potential if it leans into a Suicide Squad style dynamic. Punisher: One Last Kill earns praise for its action, Jon Bernthal's performance, and emotional shift for Frank Castle, though Frank wanted more story before the ending. Quotes "Some of these games are just developed by one person, and what they do with that lack of help is phenomenal." "That's the Lanterns trailer they should have released first." "I think that's the button we're going to see: what is the morality of Green Lanterns?" "We got bad taste with how the HBO series ended, but I think we all fell in love with how it started." "The action was phenomenal. The killings were great. It got straight to the point." Subscribe to Geek Freaks wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a review, and share the episode with your friends using #GeekFreaksPodcast. Your reviews and shares help more fans find the show and join the conversation. Links and Resources Visit GeekFreaksPodcast.com for all news discussed during the podcast, plus reviews, interviews, and more from the Geek Freaks Network. Follow Us Facebook: Geek Freaks Podcast Twitter: @geekfreakspod Instagram: @geekfreakspodcast Threads: @geekfreakspodcast Patreon: GeekFreakspodcast Listener Questions Send in your reactions, questions, and future topic ideas. What did you think of the new Lanterns trailer, and are you more excited for VisionQuest or Crystal Lake this October? Marvel, DC, Green Lantern, Lanterns, Westworld, VisionQuest, Crystal Lake, Punisher, Deathstroke, Bane, Geek Culture, Comic Books, Movies, TV Reviews, Entertainment News, Geek Freaks Podcast

Gen Alpha has completely fragmented away from traditional TV, leaving advertisers scrambling to connect with kids and parents across YouTube, FAST channels, and gaming platforms.  This week, Mike sits down with Emma Witkowski, VP of Media Solutions at WildBrain, to unpack the massive market disconnect in children's media, the power of nostalgia in family co-viewing, and how upcoming privacy regulations like COPPA 2.0 are rewriting the rules of digital targeting. Key Highlights:

Summer movie season 2026 is here and it's like Hollywood looked at the release calendar and chose violence.This week on Pop Culture Weekly, Rotten Tomatoes editor and Scene on the Screen host Jacqueline Coley joins me to break down the absolutely stacked, mildly chaotic, and potentially billion-dollar-filled summer movie lineup. We're talking Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, Spielberg's new alien movie Disclosure Day, Toy Story 5, horror movies born from internet lore, the return of theatrical re-releases, and why movie theaters might actually be having a major comeback moment.We also get into:• Which movies could completely dominate the summer• The surprise titles nobody should underestimate• Why fandoms are basically running Hollywood now• The future of blockbuster movies• Why some sequels crash and burn while others explode• And why I will absolutely continue defending terrible movies if they entertain me enoughPlus, Jacqueline explains why “the summer box office season is nicheifying,” which honestly sounds fake but is somehow completely accurate.If you love movies, movie theaters, pop culture chaos, or just hearing two film nerds spiral about the future of Hollywood for an hour, this episode is for you.If you dig the show, subscribe, rate, and share - and tell your friend who's always stealing your streaming passwords.

JAM of Agents of Fandom is joined by stars of the new film Forge, Andie Ju and Brandon Soo Hoo, to discuss their roles in their new film. They also talk about their go-to Karaoke songs, which starter Pokemon is their favorite, and so much more. FORGE is now in select theaters. Check out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the latest TV and Movie reviews!

On today's episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by journalist and creator Princess Weekes to discuss the ethics of consuming leaks. Ten years ago, a fan with access to leaked material from their favorite artist or creator was considered elite. But now, fandoms like Avatar: The Last Airbender worry that watching the now-leaked most recent film is a slap in the face to the artists. But if the choice is between exploiting an artist's work, and being exploited by the streaming services and corporations that are making ethical consumption even more expensive, then does anyone win? This podcast is produced by Vic Whitley-Berry, Daisy Rosario, and Kate Lindsay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by journalist and creator Princess Weekes to discuss the ethics of consuming leaks. Ten years ago, a fan with access to leaked material from their favorite artist or creator was considered elite. But now, fandoms like Avatar: The Last Airbender worry that watching the now-leaked most recent film is a slap in the face to the artists. But if the choice is between exploiting an artist's work, and being exploited by the streaming services and corporations that are making ethical consumption even more expensive, then does anyone win? This podcast is produced by Vic Whitley-Berry, Daisy Rosario, and Kate Lindsay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by journalist and creator Princess Weekes to discuss the ethics of consuming leaks. Ten years ago, a fan with access to leaked material from their favorite artist or creator was considered elite. But now, fandoms like Avatar: The Last Airbender worry that watching the now-leaked most recent film is a slap in the face to the artists. But if the choice is between exploiting an artist's work, and being exploited by the streaming services and corporations that are making ethical consumption even more expensive, then does anyone win? This podcast is produced by Vic Whitley-Berry, Daisy Rosario, and Kate Lindsay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holly Frey and Bryan Young break down all the latest happenings in the world of Star Wars, from Star Wars Celebration tickets and the passing of a legend to spurious rumors that The Mandalorian and Grogu isn't getting marketed. It's all here, so listen in!

On today's episode of The Stretch, we get into how the Cubs/White Sox rivalry is has lost it's luster, the Bulls getting the #4 pick in the NBA Draft, and confront Connor Burns for wearing White Sox merchandise to a Sox game as a Cubs fan. SUPPORT THE SHOW NOBULL - Visit https://nobullproject.com and use code STRETCH for 35% off your entire FIRST order. Mountain Dew - Enjoy the refreshing citrus kick of Mountain Dew: an American Original. Grab a Dew. Tasting Great Since 48. Mars Men - For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com DraftKings - Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 18+ (21+ in certain states) to open, own, or access an advance deposit wagering account and resident of state where DK Horse is available. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. Opt-in req. Min. $5 wager. Only the first straight single horse win wager on Preakness Stakes placed after opt-in is eligible. Wager must win to qualify for an equal share of $150,000. Reward issued in cash within 7 days of race completion via a click to claim, which expires 30 days (720 hours) after receipt. Unclaimed rewards will be forfeited. Ends at the closing of the final wagering pool for the Preakness Stakes on 5/16/26. Terms: www.dkhorse.com/bet/offers/details; www.racing.draftkings.com/promos Sponsored by DraftKings.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

Ben is barking into the powerful Fifth Hour Podcast microphones for a Sunday Special, and the heat is on. The P1s are coming for his neck, accusing him of violating the Geneva Convention of Fandom—serious charges in the court of the Maller Militia. Ben leans in, breaks it all down, and tells his side of the story with trademark wit and bite.Plus, a peek into the ultimate green room: John Sterling, Larry King, Vin Scully, and Genie in Medford—radio royalty and chaos in one place. And for the diehards, Ben pulls back the curtain with insider info on his scheduled return to the overnight microphones at Fox Sports Radio.Listen, subscribe, follow, and support the pod—keep the pirate ship sailing! Follow Ben on Twitter @BenMaller and listen to the original terrestrial radio edition of "Ben Maller Show," Monday-Friday on Fox Sports Radio, 2a-6a ET, 11p-3a PT!...Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" #BenMaller #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.