Seven Years. Seven years of wonderful conversations and great guests. Thank you for being a part of this. From the bottom of my heart.

MJ returns to the podcast and we have a great conversation. One that I've declared to be a must listen episode of this podcast. We're talking about the podcast, cosplay, mental health, and so much more.

Onward to another year!

Take a listen, and be sure to go check out MJ's work at:

https://www.instagram.com/sonocryo/

https://twitter.com/sonocryo

https://fanhouse.app/sonocryo/fanwall?profile=true

Sean aka SeanJCosplay on Instagram joins me to talk about one of his favorite fandoms and his personal work.

We kick things off by talking about Star Wars. With Star Wars Celebration having recently finished before our recording, we talk all the news to come out of Celebration. Plus, we also talk about what draws him to the Star Wars franchise. His favorite movies, characters, and more. Some of the things we've talked about have already come to pass, like Star Wars Visions season 2, since this was pre-recorded.

From there, Sean talks about doing filmmaking. From his first start with filmmaking, to doing it with his family, what they've created, and what their plans are for the future.

Then we wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. We talk about how he got into cosplay, the friendships he's made, the cosplays he's done and what he's working on for the year.

You can find Sean at:

https://www.instagram.com/seanjcosplay/

https://www.tiktok.com/@seanjcosplay

https://www.youtube.com/@JohnsonBrosFilms

https://linktr.ee/phantomprotocol

Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at:

https://inthereads.com/

Time Markers:

1:30 Star Wars
53:00 Film Making
61:01 Cosplaying

Sweet Christmas! David aka Caged Bishop Cosplay joins me to talk all about his favorite fandoms!

We kick things off with Marvel. We're talking everything Marvel. Comics, TV shows, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. David talks about his favorite characters, why he connected to Marvel early on, and what he's looking forward to with the future of the MCU.

From there, we flip flop over to DC. We talk about the comics, the TV shows, and the DC movies. David talks about his favorite character in the DC Universe, what he's enjoyed, and what he's looking forward to with the James Gunn reboot.

Then we talk about the Power Rangers franchise. David talks about getting into the shows when the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series started. We talk about a number of the different shows and characters, plus talking about the comics.

From there, we go to Transformers. From his entry via Gen 1 and the Transformers movie, to the toys, and comics. 

Lastly, David talks about Cosplay and his Podcast, Perception Blerd. With cosplay, we talk about how he got into cosplaying, some of his favorite characters to cosplay, and projects for the future. He also talks about Perception Blerd. What you can expect to hear, where you can find it, and what is coming up for it.

You can find David at:

https://www.instagram.com/caged_bishop_cosplay/

https://www.tiktok.com/@caged_bishop_cosplay

https://www.facebook.com/cagedbishopcosplay

https://twitter.com/cagedbishopcos

You can find Perception Blerd at:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perceptionblerd

https://perceptionblerdynot.wordpress.com/

https://www.instagram.com/perception_blerd/

https://twitter.com/blerd_y

Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at:

https://inthereads.com/

Time Markers:

2:30 Marvel
23:25 DC
37:03 Power Rangers
47:50 Transformers
55:40 Cosplay
69:00 Podcast

After nearly 7 years, we have a great deep dive into some fandoms that have been untouched. I was lucky enough to have CandyMon join me to talk about them!

Candy first kicks things off with talking about Japanese Idol anime and games. We touch on big fandoms like Love Live, to shows like Hypnosis Mic, and Milgram. Candy also talks about the games and their loot box/gachapon style rewards. From outfits to characters, and the variety of games that are out there.

Then we change gears and talk about the video game, Danganronpa. Candy talks about first discovering the game, what they like about it, some ties and influences to other media and games, and more.

We wrap up with Candy talking about Cosplay. He talks about first getting into Cosplay, taking a break from it, and then getting back into it again. From some of their favorite cosplays, to what they're working on now, and their grail cosplay (which may surprise you!).

You can find Candy at:

https://www.instagram.com/_candy_mon_/

https://www.tiktok.com/@_candy_mon_

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSqELb6cG7aVdhezN9m9d-A

https://twitter.com/candym0n

You can also find Candy at Otaku Sekai in Auburn, MA at:

https://www.instagram.com/otakusekai.ma/

https://otakusekaicafe.carrd.co/

Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at:

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Time Markers:

1:52 Japanese Idol Anime & Games
40:05 Danganronpa
53:30 Cosplay

This episode is NSFW (18+). After stumbling across a few of Rey Cabato's stand up comedy bits on TikTok and Instagram, I knew I needed to ask him to join me. And he did!

Rey joins me from California as we talk about his work and life in the world of photography and stand up comedy. BUT FIRST...

We talk about Anime! Rey talks about his youth and getting into anime, and what kind of anime he still watches now. He's got a lot of deep cuts for recommendations, so while you listen, be sure to take good notes. 

Then, we talk about photography. From how Rey got into photography, his work as a cosplay photographer, and his continued work in that space.

Lastly, Rey talks about how he got into doing stand up comedy. Not just normal stand up, but stand up for the convention scene and some of the jokes he tells. He talks about how he workshops the jokes, his stand up comedy win at Anime Expo 2022, and more.

If you like Rey's work, be sure to check out his socials below so you can laugh (and cry) at his work. 

You can find Rey at:

https://www.instagram.com/remcreate/

https://www.remcreate.com/

https://www.tiktok.com/@remcreatecomedy

https://twitter.com/remcreatephoto

Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at:

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Time Markers:

3:49 Anime
23:35 Photography
35:14 Comedy

Drew aka Drewbearded on Twitch returns yet again! This time, we're talking all about Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion.

Who is Zack Fair? What's the deal with Sephiroth? Why are there one winged characters? Are they angels? Tifa dresses like a cowgirl? And there's Aerith!

Drew talks to me about his love for this game. He recently completed the re-release on his Twitch channel, but speaks to his first time playing it on the PSP. We talk about the story, the characters, and working backwards from Final Fantasy VII to craft this prequel story.

If you've never played this game, there are spoilers, of course. However, if you've played this game, this episode is something for you. Drew speaks with such passion and love for this game, and made me love a character (Zack) I never knew existed until a few months before he streamed the game. He made me love a relationship that I never knew of.

I loved getting to talk about this game with Drew, and I hope you enjoy hearing this conversation!

Want to watch or find Drew? You can find him at:

https://www.twitch.tv/drewbearded

https://linktr.ee/Drewbearded

You can listen to his first three episodes here:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-278-drew-orozco-aka-drewbearded-returns-to-talk-mass-effect

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-205-drew-orozco-aka-drewbearded-returns-to-talk-twitch-gaming-and-streaming-in-2020

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-161-drew-orozco-aka-drewbearded

Get 10% of your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at:

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Cammie aka Crash.Thunderpants on Instagram & TikTok joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

Cammie kicks things off with Marvel. From her fist introduction to Marvel with the Ultimate Spider-Man cartoon, to getting into the MCU and comics. We cover it all. We talk about her favorite Captains, the X-Men, and one of the projects she hopes to see come to life in the MCU.

From Marvel, we flip things over to DC. Animated TV shows once again show the power they had to bring audiences in, as we reflect on Batman: The Animated Series. We also talk about her favorite character in the DC Universe, and we talk about the future of the DC movie franchise after the announcements of James Gunn & Peter Safran and their plans.

We wrap it up nicely with Cosplay. Cammie talks about how she first got into Cosplay, and it is such a great story. She talks about the characters she cosplays, whether her Batgirl utility belt is functional, and what she has in the works for the future.

You can follow Cammie at:

https://www.instagram.com/crash.thunderpants/

https://www.tiktok.com/@crash.thunderpants

Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at:

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Time Markers:

1:52 Marvel
17:40 DC
35:28 Cosplay

 Rounding out the Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl episodes, Regina Famatigan joins me to talk about her role as Kira, and more! Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl releases on May 27th!

Talking to Regina was great, and such a wonderful time. You'll hear Regina talk about the role of Kira and what she brought to that role (it's fascinating to listen to), along with her thoughts on Skye Hoshi.

We also talk about how she first got started with acting, plus her role last year in the off-Broadway "Here There Be Dragons" Dungeons and Dragons show. All that, plus what Regina hopes to continue to do with acting and find out just what her dream role is (No, I'm not spoiling it here).

You can get tickets for Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl at:

https://puremagic.pictures/skyehoshi

You can find Pure Magic Pictures at:

https://puremagic.pictures/

https://www.instagram.com/puremagicpictures/

https://www.youtube.com/@puremagicpictures

https://www.tiktok.com/@puremagicpictures

You can find Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl at:

https://puremagic.pictures/skyehoshi

https://www.instagram.com/skyehoshianime/

You can find Regina at:

https://www.instagram.com/regina_famatigan/

https://www.regina-famatigan.com/

Producer Stefanie Hubbard joins me to talk all about their new movie, Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl, releasing on May 27th.

Stefanie talks all about the Skye Hoshi movie. We talk about the how's and why's of creating Pure Magic Pictures, and find out just what a "Producer" does on an independent movie (the answer is... a whole hecka lot of things!)

Plus, find out what kind of ramen Stefanie likes, and what you can expect to find on Pure Magic Pictures and what's coming afterwards!

You can get tickets for Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl at:

https://puremagic.pictures/skyehoshi

You can find Pure Magic Pictures at:

https://puremagic.pictures/

https://www.instagram.com/puremagicpictures/

https://www.youtube.com/@puremagicpictures

https://www.tiktok.com/@puremagicpictures

You can find Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl at:

https://puremagic.pictures/skyehoshi

https://www.instagram.com/skyehoshianime/

You can find Stefanie Hubbard at:

https://www.instagram.com/stefaniehubbard/

Lead actress Olivia Roldan joins me as we talk about her role as Skye Hoshi in Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl, premiering on May 27th.

Olivia talks to me about getting the part, along with diving into who Skye Hoshi is. We talk about how some of her first scenes were during last year's Anime NYC convention and how that set the tone for the movie and her experience.

Plus, we talk about her acting history, ramen, the podcast she co-hosts (In The Moment with Liv & Bix), how she feels being immortalized as an anime/manga character, and find out what she took home from set.

You can get tickets for Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl at:

https://puremagic.pictures/skyehoshi

You can find Pure Magic Pictures at:

https://puremagic.pictures/

https://www.instagram.com/puremagicpictures/

https://www.youtube.com/@puremagicpictures

https://www.tiktok.com/@puremagicpictures

You can find Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl at:

https://puremagic.pictures/skyehoshi

https://www.instagram.com/skyehoshianime/

You can find Olivia Roldan at:

https://www.instagram.com/oliviaroldan/

https://www.instagram.com/itmwithlivandbix/

https://twitter.com/itmwithlivnbix

https://www.tiktok.com/@livandbix

https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/in-the-moment-with-liv-bix-1356625

Writer, Director, and Actor Kalani Hubbard joins me to talk all about his new movie, Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl, releasing on May 27th.

Kalani joins me as we talk about Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl. Kalani talks to me about how he settled on the theme and style of the movie, along with casting. He talks about shooting some of the first scenes at Anime NYC, and how the movie evolved from script to screen.

Along with talking about Skye Hoshi, Kalani talked about his movie influences, the creation of Pure Magic Pictures, and what you can find there and what he may be working on in the future.

You can get tickets for Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl at:

https://puremagic.pictures/skyehoshi

You can find Pure Magic Pictures at:

https://puremagic.pictures/

https://www.instagram.com/puremagicpictures/

https://www.youtube.com/@puremagicpictures

https://www.tiktok.com/@puremagicpictures

You can find Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl at:

https://puremagic.pictures/skyehoshi

https://www.instagram.com/skyehoshianime/

You can find Kalani Hubbard at:

https://www.instagram.com/kalanihubbard/

Glimmer aka QueerGlimmer joins me as we talk about some of their favorite fandoms!

We start things off with a slight discussion about Amphibia before turning our full attention to The Owl House. This episode was recorded prior to the final episode of the show being released. We talk about how they got into The Owl House, their favorite characters, and what they love about the show. Plus, we talk about what we think may happen in that final episode.

Then, Glimmer educates me about Homestuck. We get into how they got into Homestuck, what Homestuck is, how to consume it, their favorite characters, and what really has stuck with them.

From there, we talk about some of Glimmer's favorite Reality TV shows. From Big Brother to Survivor, to The Circle, and more. We touch on a number of different shows and what they do to catch and keep our attention.

Lastly, we're talking Cosplay. Glimmer talks about how they got into Cosplay, some of the characters they've cosplayed as, and of course, what is coming up in the future.

You can find Glimmer at:

https://www.instagram.com/queerglimmer/

https://www.twitch.tv/queerglimmer

https://www.tiktok.com/@queerglimmer

https://twitter.com/queerglimmer

Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at:

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Time Markers:

5:00 The Owl House
21:05 Homestuck
35:50 Reality TV shows
54:00 Cosplay

It's my first guest from Scotland! Anna Blackwell of Blackwell Games joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms!

First discovering Anna's work via a Kickstarter that had been shared on Twitter (go buy a copy of Apothecaria!), we start things off with talking about Sci-Fi and Fantasy books. We talk about what appeals to her with these books, and we delve into Terry Pratchett's Discworld series specifically.

From there, Anna talks about her passion for video games. A passion that led her to start university with video games as a goal. We talk about how that changed and shifted, her video game reviews, and some of her favorite games (Mario Party & Rimworld).

Then we get into the back half of the episode, which focuses on Tabletop Roleplaying Games. Anna talks about how she first got into TTRPG's, what games she's played, and what she is drawn to. We also talk about how she got into TTRPG game design. From her first game she made, to having several successful Kickstarter's for more, and what she continues to create. This is seriously a great conversation and one that you should listen to if you're in the TTRPG space.

You can find Anna at:

https://www.blackwellwriter.com/en-us

https://twitter.com/blackwellwriter

https://blackwellwriter.itch.io/

https://linktr.ee/BlackwellWriter

https://www.patreon.com/AnnaBlackwell

Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at:

https://inthereads.com/

Time Markers:

3:25 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Books
13:19 Video Games
31:30 Tabletop RPGs

Long time friend S. Brady Calhoun returns to the podcast just over a year after his last appearance. 

This time, we're talking about superhero movies. We're talking about the current climate with regards to superhero movies, the cycle of movie popularity, those who are critical against superhero movies, and when Brady thinks superhero movies may fade away.

Brady also talks about his new blog, Dark Highways, where you can read his reviews, thoughts and more.

You can find Brady at:

https://adarkhighway.com/home/

https://twitter.com/SBradyCalhoun

You can listen to his previous episodes here:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/marvel-cinematic-universe-2021-review-2022-preview

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/marvel-cinematic-universe-avengers-endgame-a-look-into-the-future

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/marvel-cinematic-universe-avengers-infinity-war-special

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/adventures-in-the-arcane-cthulhu-edition-kickstarter

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/girl-meets-world-special-with-s-brady-calhoun

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/dr-strange-review-with-s-brady-calhoun

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-14-s-brady-calhoun

Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at:

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After falling in love with her Loki cosplay, JamieBearFancyPants (or JamieBear) comes on to the podcast to talk about her favorite fandoms.

We kick things off with a discussion about The Last of Us. JamieBear starts on the video game side, as she talks about how she got into the game franchise, what she loves about it, and why its one of her favorite series. We're talking both games. Then, we talk about the TV series on HBO Max. This episode was recorded midway through the first season.

Then, we're talking video games. JamieBear talks about her first gaming experiences, some of her favorite video games that she's played (besides The Last of Us), what draws her to games, and what game she's looking forward to this year.

Next, we take a stop in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. JamieBear talks about her favorite movies, characters, which parts of the MCU really drew her in, and more.

Then we round out our conversation with Cosplay and Acting. JamieBear talks about first finding out about cosplay and getting into that world. We talk about some of the characters shes cosplayed, how she chooses characters, and what she's working on. Plus, JamieBear tells us about getting into acting, a few of the things she's done, and more.

This episode is filled with conversation and laughs!

You can find JamieBearFancyPants at:

https://www.instagram.com/jamiebearfancypants/

https://www.twitch.tv/jamiebearfancypants

https://tiktok.com/jamiebearfancypants

Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at:

https://inthereads.com/

Time Markers:

3:42 The Last of Us
27:54 Video Games 
38:55 Marvel 
51:25 Cosplay and Acting

Audrey aka Glamour.Ever.After on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

We start off by talking about Disney. Audrey talks about her original introductions to Disney by way of some of the classic Disney movies and how music played a big part. We talk about some of her favorite movies. As well, we focus on Zootopia and how she uses that movie to teach Sociology. We also focus on Soul and its connections to Philosophy. We also touch on some of the TV shows, as well as the Disney theme parks.

Then Audrey talks about Sailor Moon. She shares about how she got into it as a young kid, how she was the only one who knew about it for many years, her favorite characters, and more.

We go from Sailor Moon to Lore Olympus. Audrey talks about how she really likes Greek mythology, and that was the gateway for her to get into the series. We talk about her favorite character (they may surprise you!), why she likes the series, and more.

Lastly, Audrey talks about how she got into Disneybounding. She shares some tips and tricks for Disneybound, accessories, and some of her favorite looks.

You can find Audrey at:

https://www.instagram.com/glamour.ever.after/

Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at:

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Time Markers:

3:30 Disney

24:10 Sailor Moon

37:00 Lore Olympus

46:30 Disneybounding

Sarah aka Feelsbender joins me for a wide ranging conversation on some of her favorite fandoms!

Having followed Sarah since 2019, this episode has been a long time in the making. We sit down and chat about one of our favorite animes, Azumanga Daioh, before getting into the meat of the episode!

We start things off by talking about Tabletop Roleplaying Games. From how Sarah got involved in the games, to some of her characters that she enjoys. We talk about game systems like Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, and Savage Worlds, as well as talk about The Islands of Sina Una Kickstarter.

Sarah talks about getting into dice making. From leaving her job to focus on dice making full time, to what sets her dice apart from others. We also talk about some of Sarah's favorite Actual Play TTRPG shows.

Then we change gears and talk about Cosplay. From how Sarah got into cosplay, her favorite cosplays so far, and her original characters.

Lastly, we talk about a variety of topics, including RenFaires, Vampires, and the Nightshift Podcast.

You can find Sarah at:

https://www.instagram.com/feelsbender/

https://twitter.com/feelsbender

You can find Sarah's dice at Pieces of Parhelia:

https://www.piecesofparhelia.com/

https://www.instagram.com/piecesofparhelia/

You can find the Nightshift Podcast at:

https://www.nightshiftpod.com/

https://www.instagram.com/nightshiftcast/

https://twitter.com/nightshiftcast

Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at:

https://inthereads.com/

Time Markers:

6:15 Tabletop Roleplaying (D&D, Pathfinder, Savage Worlds, Sina Una)

30:17 Dice Making

40:10 Actual Play TTRPG Shows

45:36 Cosplay

57:20 RenFaires

60:01 Vampires

63:47 Nightshift Podcast

After nearly 5 years, Tracy returns to the podcast! When we first talked in 2018, we talked about video games like Mass Effect and Dragon Age, the Star Wars franchise, and Dungeons and Dragons. We cover some similar ground in this episode and talk about some other topics as well!

We first talk about how Tracy got into streaming on Twitch. From her first foray into Twitch streaming, building her community, some of the video games she's streamed, and more.

We touch on Mass Effect, and Bioshock, as well as horror video games like Alien: Isolation, Resident Evil, Outlast, and more.

Then we change gears and talk about plant based eating. She talks about how she got into plant based eating, her transition from eating meat to plant based eating, the differences between being vegetarian and vegan, learning to be a better cook, and more. This is such a great and educational segment.

Then we wrap up with Our Flag Means Death. From learning about the show, to Tracy's favorite characters, and what the show means to her as a whole. 

You can find Tracy at:

https://www.twitch.tv/tracysaur

https://www.instagram.com/tracysaur/

You can listen to her previous episode here:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-104-tracy-gibbons-of-the-broadswords-podcast

Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at:

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Time Markers:

2:10 Twitch Streaming

13:00 Video Games

28:50 Plant Based Eating

50:00 Our Flag Means Death

3 years ago, Brett Stewart joined me for a discussion about the Star Wars franchise & fandom. This was post Rise of Skywalker and The Mandalorian Season 1. Our discussion was one of confusion and trying to figure out where Disney was going to take the franchise.

Here we are, 3 years later, with a lot to discuss.  We cover everything released the past 3 years. This includes:

The Clone Wars: Season 7, The Bad Batch, Star Wars: Visions, The Mandalorian: Season 2, The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Andor, & Tales of the Jedi. Plus we talk about The Clone Wars & Star Wars: Rebels and their importance to current & upcoming shows.

We also talk about upcoming shows like The Mandalorian: Season 3, Star Wars: Visions - Season 2, Ahsoka, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, and The Acolyte.

Brett and I also discuss the return of movies to the Star Wars universe and talk about the various discussions and rumors of directors and writers who've been attached or mentioned in passing. 

There's a lot going on in the galaxy far, far away for the next few years.

You can find Brett at:

http://tiltingwindmillstudios.com/

https://tiltingwindmillstudios.com/moviegoround/

http://brettdavidstewart.com/

https://twitter.com/IAmBrettStewart

You can listen to Brett's previous episodes here:

The Star Wars Franchise & Fandom - https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/the-star-wars-franchise-fandom-with-brett-stewart

Episode 123 with Nicole Davis, hosted by Brett Stewart - https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-123-nicole-davis-hosted-by-brett-stewart-of-movie-go-round-podcast

Episode 89 with Brett Stewart - https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-89-brett-stewart-of-tilting-windmill-studios

Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at:

https://inthereads.com/

A long time fan of his work, Collier "CJ" Jennings aka CJWritesStuff, joins me to talk about a few of his favorite fandoms and his Pop Culture writing.

CJ and I first dive into one of his favorite characters, Spider-Man. With the release and mainstream popularity of Into The Spider-Verse, we do talk about which Spider-Man he is a fan of. We talk about the comics, the animated TV series, the numerous movies, and more. It's Spidey O'Clock. We also talk about the upcoming Across the Spider-Verse as well.

Then, we go into Tokusatsu shows. You may know them as Power Rangers. But we dive deeper, also talking about shows like Ultraman, Beetleborgs, and Kamen Rider. CJ talks about what it is that draws him to these shows, the longevity of the Power Rangers franchise, and his hope for people to fall in love with Shin Ultraman and the upcoming cinematic universe involving this franchise and others.

Then, we boldly go.... to talk about Star Trek. CJ talks about how he first got into the Star Trek franchise. We talk about some of his favorite shows, favorite characters, and which shows he'd recommend for someone getting into the Star Trek for the first time.

Lastly, we talk about his Pop Culture writing and Cosplay. CJ talks about he first got interested in writing about fandom and pop culture. From his first site he was writing for, to the numerous sites that he writes for now. He talks about how work is assigned, how he chooses what to write, and some of his more memorable articles. We also talk about how he's expanded into Cosplay on Instagram and TikTok, plus his plans for the future.

You can find CJ at:

https://twitter.com/CJWritesThings

https://www.instagram.com/cjwritesstuff/

https://www.tiktok.com/@cjwritesstuff

https://linktr.ee/cjwritesstuff

Blade Article - https://butwhytho.net/2018/10/retrospective-blade-how-the-daywalker-jump-started-the-marvel-renaissance/

Trick 'r Treat & Krampus Article - https://collider.com/trick-r-treat-krampus-michael-dougherty-uses-myth-to-craft-horror/

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Time Markers:

2:55 Spider-Man

19:20 Tokusatsu Shows

34:40 Star Trek

50:25 Pop Culture Writing & Cosplay

Natalie aka LeiaAurora on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

We first dive into The Lord of the Rings franchise. She talks about how she first got into the franchise through the movies, and then promptly picked up the books as well. We talk about the plot and the characters. One of my favorite things to get to talk about is good movie music. Natalie blows me away by talking about the music for the movie, and the music theory behind it. Listen, learn, and get the book to learn even more!

From middle earth to a galaxy far, far away. We talk about Star Wars. We talk all about the franchise, from movies to TV shows, to characters we love, and what we're looking forward to for the future of it.

Then, we talk about Netflix's Stranger Things. Natalie talks about how she initially got into the series, plus, there are some great stories here. Especially about her TV. Trust me, you'll want to hear this story. We talk about the characters she loves, the world of Hawkins, and finding Eddie Munson.

Lastly, we wrap up with a conversation about cosplay. Natalie talks about how she got into it, how she creates costumes in incredible time crunches, her level of detail that only she would notice, and getting to experience those red carpet moments during a premiere. Listen to her story about her cosplaying as Bix Caleen for the Andor premiere, and getting to meet Adria Arjona.

You can find Natalie at:

https://www.instagram.com/leiaaurora/

https://twitter.com/MovieLvr4Life

https://www.tiktok.com/@leiaaurora14

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheFashionableRebel

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Time Markers:

2:18 The Lord of the Rings

22:16 Star Wars

37:55 Stranger Things

58:45 Cosplay

Megan aka Empress_Cosplays12 on Instagram joins me from England as we talk about some of her favorite fandoms!

We first start talking about one of the longest running TV series, Supernatural. Listen to Megan as she talks about how she got into the series, her favorite character(s), what she loves about the franchise, and more.

Then, we move on to the Star Trek franchise. Megan tells me how she got into Star Trek. From her favorite of the shows, to her favorite Captain, you'll get to hear Megan talk about her experiences with the franchise as a whole.

Lastly, we wrap up with Cosplay. Megan talks to me about how she got into Cosplay, some of the projects she's done, what's in the works, as well as talk about some of the fandom specific conventions that England has.

You can find Megan at:

https://www.instagram.com/empress_cosplays12/

https://twitter.com/CadetReynolds12

https://www.tiktok.com/@megan_empressofhell/

You can find Prodigies of Hell at:

https://www.youtube.com/@prodigiesofhell1745

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Time Markers:

2:20 Supernatural

20:25 Star Trek

37:05 Cosplay

It's always wonderful when someone reaches out wanting to be a guest. That is how today's guest, Newt Schottelkotte, came to be. They reached out and bam, guest on the podcast!

Newt and I first talk about Pacific Rim. Listen as we talk about how the character of Newt was influential to them, the movie franchise as a whole, Pacific Rim characters being compared to Frodo and Sam from The Lord of the Rings franchise, and so much more.

From there, we have a new fandom topic. Newt is the first person to talk about AMC's Interview with the Vampire TV series. Fun fact, Newt has not seen the original movie! We talk about how they got interested in the show, their favorite characters, and more. If you're into the show, take a listen!

The second half of the episode is all about Newt! We talk about their love of audio dramas and podcasts. From how they first got their start in high school with creating an audio drama, to what they are working on now, and the future & possibilities with audio drama podcasts. This is a really great deep dive, so if you're into learning about audio drama podcasts, this is a great segment for you!

You can find Newt at:

https://newtschottelkotte.com/

https://twitter.com/newtschott

You can find Where the Stars Fell at:

https://wherethestarsfell.com/

https://twitter.com/starsfellradio

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Time Markers:

3:09 Pacific Rim

23:58 Interview with the Vampire

40:35 Audio Dramas & Podcasting

Tales from the Fandom goes International as we have Akali aka TheBaddestCosplay join me from the Netherlands to talk fandom.

We start off with talking about League of Legends. We talk about the video game, the Netflix series Arcane, and her connection with the character Akali.

Then, we talk about the anime that Akali is into. From how she got into anime, some of her first anime shows, and what she looks for in anime to watch.

We circle back to video games as we talk about what games Akali enjoys, with talks about the Resident Evil & Borderlands franchises.

Lastly, we wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. From how she got into cosplay, to her connection with Harley Quinn, and how Cosplay and conventions are in the Netherlands and surrounding area.

You can find Akali at:

https://www.instagram.com/thebaddestcosplay/

https://www.tiktok.com/@thebaddestcosplay

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Time Markers:

3:50 League of Legends

15:21 Anime

27:04 Video Games

39:15 Cosplay

Steph had stumbled across my Instagram account and had been following it for awhile. When I checked out her account, I fell in love with a number of her cosplays and knew I needed to talk to her about her favorite fandoms!

We start off with talking about The Lord of the Rings. She talks about how she first got into the franchise via the movies, and dove into the books after seeing the movie. We talk about the characters, her favorite movie, and touch on The Hobbit movies and The Rings of Power series.

Then, we talk about Bob's Burgers. Steph talks about which character she relates to the most, some of her experiences with the show, and why you should be watching it. Seriously, watch it!

Steph and I then talk about Dungeons & Dragons and tabletop roleplaying games. She talks about how she got into playing D&D, what she enjoys about it, her characters, and more. We also touch on a game she'll be playing soon, Kids on Brooms.

Lastly, we wrap up with Cosplay. Steph talks about how she got into Cosplay, what kind of characters she cosplays, her mashup cosplays, and what she's working on for the future.

You can find Steph at:

https://www.instagram.com/stephikins101/

https://twitter.com/stephikins1

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Time Markers:

2:33 The Lord of the Rings / The Hobbit

26:45 Bob's Burgers

39:56 Dungeons & Dragons

57:46 Cosplay

Serena aka cos_lilicios on Instagram joins me to talk about some of their favorite fandoms!

We kick things off talking about video games. From their first system and first game to what they play now. We talk specifically about games like Dead by Daylight, Spiritfarer, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.

Serena then talks about Good Omens, found on Amazon Prime. They talk about how they got into the show, the characters, and why you should watch it before Season 2 comes out!

Then we wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. We talk about the characters they've cosplayed, how they got into cosplay, and what they're working on in the future.

You can find Serena at:

https://www.instagram.com/cos_lilicios/

https://www.tiktok.com/@cos_lilicios

https://www.twitch.tv/xxvampireliliciosxx

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Time Markers:

1:40 Video Games

33:30 Good Omens

46:05 Cosplay

Raisa aka Raisin Cosplay joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms as we start 2023!

We start things off with talking about the Mass Effect video game franchise. Raisa talks primarily about the trilogy, but we also talk Andromeda and the new game coming. She talks about the game style she plays, some of the choices she makes, romances, the thematic shift in the games, and more. If you like Mass Effect, you'll love this.

Then we change fandoms and talk all about Star Wars. We discuss the Clone Wars series, Rebels, Ahsoka Tano, The Mandalorian, and we touch on the Star Wars galaxy as a whole. Find out who she wants more of in future shows or movies.

We then dive into comics, specifically DC Comics. She talks about her love for Martian Manhunter, the Green Lantern Corps, and Aquaman. We also touch on Superman, some DC movie thoughts, and what she'd like to see.

Then, Raisa talks about Cosplay. From how she got into cosplay, the community evolution, sewing, and how she chooses her characters. We also talk about how she got into Cosplay Photography. Why she got into cosplay photography, her style and editing, and more.

You can find Raisa at:

https://www.instagram.com/raisincosplay/

https://www.instagram.com/raisphoto/

https://www.tiktok.com/@raisincosplay

https://twitter.com/raisincosplay

https://www.etsy.com/shop/RaisinCreations

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Time Markers:

2:45 Mass Effect

22:10 Star Wars

47:45 DC Comics

1:12:30 Cosplay and Cosplay Photography

You can find Sumalee at:
https://twitter.com/sumaleedotcom

https://www.sumalee.com/

https://www.instagram.com/sumaleedotcom/

You can find The Deal on:

https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/cdd0ef1e2e2157ff95c3bc0fb8d40197/the-deal

You can find this episode in video format at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1UfYGZZ6sk

Derek Hayes, host of the Monsters Among Us podcast joins me as we end 2022. I have been a fan of Monsters Among Us for many years, after first hearing about the show on the Zeng This podcast.

Derek talks to me about all things Monsters Among Us. From how he first started the podcast, the community that has built around the podcast, and all the behind the scenes info you may have never known about what goes into making the podcast. Plus, we talk about what Derek is interested in outside of the podcast.

You can find Derek and Monsters Among Us at:

http://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/

https://www.instagram.com/monstersamonguspodcast/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1862444094073704

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Taylor aka TayMakesMagic on Instagram joins me from California to talk about her favorite fandoms.

I happily stumbled across Taylor’s page thanks to someone sharing her work on their stories.

We talk Disney first. Not just the Disney shows and movies, but Taylor also works at Disneyland! So we talk about her experience there and what she used to do (she’s changed roles since our recording).

Then we change to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. From characters to movies, we explore what she loves from the MCU.

Universe hopping, we go from Marvel to Steven. Steven Universe, that is. We talk about how we both got into the show, along with our favorite characters, the music, and what the future may hold.

Then we wrap up with Taylor talking about Disneybounding and cosplay. From how she puts her outfits together, to getting awesome pics in the park, and how she got into this hobby.

You can find Taylor at:

https://www.instagram.com/taymakesmagic/

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Isa joins me from England as we have a conversation about the things she loves for over 2 hours!

We first dive into video games. From how she got her start, to some of the games she loves like Horizon Zero Dawn, Assassin's Creed, Final Fantasy, Spiritfarer, and Hades.

Then she educates me about the world of prosthetics and prosthetic effects, along with armor building, and cosplay. If you ever wanted to know more about prosthetics, this is a great entry into your learning! We talk about her first works, show love to Transformers, some of the companies she's worked with, and builds she has done.

Lastly, we talk about tabletop roleplaying games. Isa talks about how she got into TTRPG's, what she loves and likes, her favorites, and her experiences with Dungeons and Dragons, and other systems.

You can find Isa at:

https://twitter.com/EvilCleverDog

https://www.instagram.com/evilcleverdog/

https://www.youtube.com/evilcleverdog

You can find The Asians Represent Podcast at:

https://www.youtube.com/c/aznsrepresent/videos

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Adrienne aka Adri.Nyan joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms!

We kick things off with a conversation about Genshin Impact. We talk about how she first found out about it, her favorite characters, and the dangers of spending real money on this game with its gachapon style system.

Then she tells me about Beastars, which is NOT like Zootopia... but maybe kind has some similarities. She talks about finding the show, the manga, the characters, and why some people may not admit to watching the show - but definitely recommends it.

Adrienne then tells me about the mobile app, Twisted Wonderland, from Disney. She tells me about the story and what the game is (and what the game isn't!), plus we talk about the characters, the background, and future for the game.

Then we dive into how Adrienne got into Cosplay. From her first experiences, to who she has portrayed, and some of the characters she's working on in the future. We also talk about how she got into streaming on Twitch, from video games to just chatting streams.

Want to check out Adrienne's work? Find her at the links below!

https://www.instagram.com/adri.nyan/

https://www.twitch.tv/adri_nyan/

https://twitter.com/adri__nyan

https://www.tiktok.com/@totallynotadrienne

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Emily aka Imagination.Em on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

CW: Talk of grief, death, and cancer

After talking to Emily about finding her through the popularity of her Moana Fett cosplay, we dive into one of her first fandoms, Marvel comics. We talk about one of her favorite characters, her history with the comics, and what she was drawn to.

Then, we switch gears and talk about Disney. From growing up with Disney, some of her favorite movies, and her upcoming Disney plans.

Emily and I then talk Star Wars. Emily talks about how she first watched the original movie. We talk about some of her favorite characters and media within the galaxy far, far away.

We wrap up with a heartfelt conversation about Cosplay. From how Emily got into cosplay, conventions, her cosplay connection to her father and sister, and the surprise in popularity of her Moana Fett cosplay. We also talk about her future with cosplay.

You can find Emily at:

https://www.instagram.com/imagination.em/

https://www.tiktok.com/@imagination.em

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Sam aka Dovah Design returns after nearly 5 years as we catch up and talk old and new fandoms.

We kick things off with talking about how she got into Magic: The Gathering again after some time away from the game. We talk about how she got into playing online, some of her favorite things about magic, and more.

Then, we talk about her latest fandom and one that has influenced her greatly, Assassin's Creed: Valhalla. Sam talks about getting into the game, how much the game gripped her and took over her life, bleeding into her costume and prop making.

Sam then provides a behind the scenes look at going full time as a prop and costume maker. She talks about the business, how many hours she puts in, the work she does, and ultimately the hours that it takes to create her works.

Then we wrap up with a conversation about cosplay. We talk about some of the competitions, her current and future work, and just where she does put all these armor builds when she's done with them!

You can find Sam at:

https://www.instagram.com/dovahdesign/

https://www.dovahdesign.com/shop/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/DovahDesign

You can listen to her original episode from 2017 here:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-81-sam-of-dovah-design

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James Salsido joins me to talk about fandoms and the paranormal!

After knowing James as a fellow Twitch viewer in a few different streamers chats, we get to hang out.

We kick things off by talking about Marvel comics. James talks about how he got into the comics, and some of his favorites. We specifically talk about the X-Men franchise and he lists some of his favorite arcs that would be good to start with.

Then, James and I talk about the long running Star Trek franchise. We talk about most of the shows, specifically The Original Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager.

We switch gears as James talks about his personal experiences with the paranormal, and then talks about his podcast, Salsido Paranormal Podcast. James talks about why he decided to start the podcast, and what his goals are for talking about the paranormal.

You can find James at:

https://salsidoparanormal.podbean.com/

https://discord.gg/NDTBnDT

https://twitter.com/SalsidoM

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd3KdptzCvEhoGRZppNlJGA/featured

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Cam aka Lillac.Cos on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms!

We first start off talking about how Cam got into Anime and some of those first anime series she got into. Then we specifically talk about D. Gray-man (both the anime and the manga).

From there, we go to a galaxy far, far away as we talk Star Wars. Learn about how and when Cam got into Star Wars, her favorite shows, characters, and what she's looking forward to with the Disney+ shows that are coming out.

Then, we talk Disney. Not only do we talk about the shows and movies, but we talk theme parks, specifically, Disney World! Learn which park in Disney World is her favorite and why.

Last, we wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. How Cam got interested in cosplaying, her Mollymauk cosplay and the world of Critical Role cosplays, what she's working on now, and what her plans are for the future.

You can find Cam at:

https://www.instagram.com/lillac.cos/

https://twitter.com/lillac_cos

https://www.twitch.tv/swagosaki15

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Linda Codega, writer for io9 and Gizmodo, joins me to talk fandom!

We kick things off with one of the great new fandoms, Our Flag Means Death. We talk about how we discovered the show, favorite characters, the show being explicitly, undeniably queer & what that means to them and the audience.

From there, we talk about NBC's Kings TV series. Lasting for one season (available to stream for free on the NBC website), we talk about discovering the show, the characters and actors, the way the show swung for the fences every episode with its biblical ties to the story of David, and so much more.

Then we discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe. From watching Iron Man, and getting into Thor and Captain America, to then having a discussion about the MCU & and its relationship with visual effects studios.

This segues into Linda's writing for io9 and Gizmodo. We talk about how they got into writing and writing for pop culture, the Marvel VFX article that they were working on during the time of recording, and some of the articles that they're most proud of.

You can find Linda at:

https://twitter.com/lincodega

https://gizmodo.com/author/lcodega

You can read some of Linda's articles mentioned below:

Abuse of VFX Artists Is Ruining the Movies - https://gizmodo.com/disney-marvel-movies-vfx-industry-nightmare-1849385834

On Being Trans and Watching Everything Everywhere All at Once - https://gizmodo.com/on-being-trans-and-watching-everything-everywhere-all-a-1848714824

Star Wars' BIPOC Fans Speak Out on Lucasfilm Addressing Racism in Fandom - https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-racism-fandom-moses-ingram-obi-wan-kenobi-rev-1849040150

NFTs Are Here to Ruin D&D - https://gizmodo.com/dungeons-dragons-nft-gripnr-blockchain-dnd-ttrpg-1848686984

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A longtime mutual from the Twitterverse, Mer aka ArchMageofDice joins me to talk about their favorite fandoms.

We talk about their favorite video game franchise, Golden Sun. Find out why they love the franchise (1 and 2 for sure, maybe not 3 so much) and why the Golden Sun community still waits for a 4th entry into the series.

From there, we talk about how they first got into tabletop roleplaying games. From D&D and Eberron, Adventure Zone and Actual Play podcasts, Twitter, and more. Find out why they love Monte Cook's Invisible Sun TTRPG and what else they're into.

We also talk about what it takes to stream tabletop roleplaying games on Twitch as a player and a producer. If you're interested in getting into the streaming side of TTRPG's, this is a great part of the episode.

You can find Mer at:

https://twitter.com/archmageofdice

You can find Friends Who Roll Dice at:

https://twitter.com/FriendsRollDice

https://www.twitch.tv/friendswhorolldice

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TAF aka TotallyAFan joins me in a free flowing conversation about fandom and so much more.

We first start off talking about some of TAF's favorite fandoms when he was younger. There's a focus on animated TV shows. From there, we talk about things that he's into now. Want to know how to catch his attention? Detail to world building. We talk about world building, and the fandoms that have gotten his attention with the world building.

From there, we dive into his Twitch streaming. From games he's played, what he's gotten into like a Red Dead Redemption 2 roleplaying server, possibly streaming tabletop roleplaying games, and more. We also talk about his work in graphic design, his love of doing emotes, and what he'd love to do.

You can find TAF at:

https://www.twitch.tv/totallyafantaf

https://twitter.com/TotallyAFan

https://www.instagram.com/totallyafan/

https://linktr.ee/totallyafan

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The latest episode is here. AriaRei joins me from Canada to talk about two of her favorite fandoms.

We first talk about Sailor Moon. From getting into the magical girl genre, she talks about how she got into the manga and the Sailor Moon anime. We chat about the live action series, the original anime, Sailor Moon Crystal, and the stage shows and musicals as well. We talk about our favorite scouts, some of the storylines, and more.

Then we talk about how she got into Cosplay. We talk about some of her costumes, the work she puts into them, upcoming projects, and more.

You can find AriaRei at:

https://www.instagram.com/ariarei_/

https://ariarei.carrd.co/

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Tales from the Fandom continues to bring guests from around the globe to talk about their fandoms. Lena aka Lenlaegrim on Instagram joins me from Argentina to talk about her favorite fandoms!

We first start off with a discussion about some of her favorite Sci-Fi and Fantasy novels. We talk about the works of Brandon Sanderson including The Cosmere series, along with The Locked Tomb series by Tamsyn Muir.

Then we do the unthinkable as we combine Star Trek and Star Wars into one discussion topic. We talk about the show, the movies, what draws her to both long running Sci-Fi fandoms, and more.

Lena then introduces me to her love of animated television series. We cover ground on a number of shows, but specifically make time for The Owl House and Maya and the Three.

We wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. From how Lena got into cosplaying, some of the characters she's worked on, and future projects.

You can find Lena at:

https://www.instagram.com/lenlaegrim/

https://twitter.com/lenlaegrim

https://linktr.ee/lenlaegrim

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Vicki aka Vicksipixiecosplay joins me for the latest episode! As a quick note, due to some technical issues, this episode ended a bit abruptly and I hope to have Vicki on again in the future.

Vicki joins me to talk about two of her favorite fandoms. We first dive into The Owl House. We talk about how she got into the series, some of her favorite characters, and why she loves the show. We also talk about the how and why of Disney pulling the plug on the series.

Then we talk about the works of Jane Austen. Vicki tells us why she's into the works of Jane Austen, some of her favorites, and what she's looking forward to.

We wrap up with a quick conversation about Cosplay, from how she creates her cosplays and what brings her joy.

You can find Vicki at:

https://www.instagram.com/vicksipixiecosplay/

https://www.tiktok.com/@pridenprejudice9

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Today's episode has our guest joining us from Hong Kong! Winola aka WinolaMagical on Instagram comes to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

We talk about two of her favorite fandoms. We kick things off with Disney. Winola talks about how she got first got into Disney. From the mainstream movies and shows to the Disney Channel Original movies. Going to Hong Kong Disney. We talk about some of her favorite characters and what she enjoys about Disney.

Then, we talk about Marvel - particularly the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Winola talks about the movies and shows she likes and some of the ones she doesn't like. We also talk about her favorite characters and what she is looking forward to coming in the future.

Winola then talks about being a content creator with her videos, cosplay, and bounding. Winola talks about creating her bounding looks (Disneybounding and Marvelbounds), how she sets up some of her videos, and how she got involved in the bounding community. If you have watched her pick up line videos, definitely check them out!

You can find Winola at:

https://www.instagram.com/winolamagical/

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Drew aka Drewbearded on Twitch returns! He's here to talk all about the Mass Effect video game trilogy!

Drew has started streaming long form RPG's on his Twitch channel. After completing Final Fantasy X and X-2, Drew next streamed the Mass Effect trilogy (Legendary Edition). It was his first experience and play through of the series.

Drew talks about the trilogy. From the story arcs and characters, to his experiences with each game and the choices made. Plus, we talk about how it was playing the game with community involvement. We also talk about how the ending(s) play out and our thoughts on them.

Want to watch or find Drew? You can find him at:

https://www.twitch.tv/drewbearded

https://linktr.ee/Drewbearded

You can listen to his first two episodes here:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-205-drew-orozco-aka-drewbearded-returns-to-talk-twitch-gaming-and-streaming-in-2020

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-161-drew-orozco-aka-drewbearded

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Tara aka CosplaywithTLC joins me to talk about a number of wonderful fandoms.

We first start off talking about Disney. From TV shows like Gravity Falls and The Owl House, to movies, to even our favorite park at Walt Disney World.

Then we switch over to talk about Nintendo, including games like The Legend of Zelda and Animal Crossing.

We then talk about The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy, dip a bit into The Hobbit along with mentioning the upcoming Amazon Prime TV series.

Then we wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. How Tara got into it, some of the characters she's done, plans for the future, and more!

You can find Tara at:

https://www.instagram.com/cosplaywithtlc/

https://www.tiktok.com/@cosplaywithtlc

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2022 marks the 35th Anniversary of the Final Fantasy franchise. Created by Hironobu Sakaguchi and owned by Square (now Square Enix), the franchise has taken us to multiple worlds, introduced us to beloved characters, and continues to be one of the most dominant JRPG's in the video game industry. It's only fitting that this episode is also Tales from the Fandom's 400th episode.

Kris aka Cafe.Contessa on IG returns for her 3rd episode, as we talk Final Fantasy. From her first experience with the franchise (it's not what you'd think!), to some of her favorite games, characters, and so much more.

You can find Kris at:

https://www.instagram.com/cafe.contessa/

You can listen to her previous episodes here:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/avatar-the-last-airbender-15th-anniversary-special

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-174-kris-lozano

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K-K Bracken joins me to talk about a number of their favorite fandoms!

We first start off talking about Our Flag Means Death. Recorded right before the announcement of a season 2 renewal, we talk about how they learned about the show, their favorite characters, and more. If you haven't watched it, you need to.

Then, we switch over to HopePunk shows. K-K tells me about what HopePunk means, and the shows that they identify as HopePunk. We talk about Schitt's Creek, Parks and Rec, Ted Lasso, and The Good Place.

From there, we venture into Avatar: The Last Airbender. From how they got into the show, their favorite characters, bending, The Legend of Korra, the Kyoshi books...

Then we wrap up with talking about CabbageCon. The successfully kickstarted fan convention for Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra takes place in Columbus, OH from March 30 to April 2, 2023. K-K talks about their work doing previous fan conventions, and what their hopes are for CabbageCon.

Interested in attending CabbageCon? Use code TALES at checkout for $5 off your ticket.

You can find more information about CabbageCon including volunteering at:

https://cabbagecon.com/

https://www.facebook.com/cabbageconvention

https://twitter.com/avatarfancon

https://www.instagram.com/cabbageconvention/

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Colleen Cosplay joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms!

We first dive in with Supergirl. Instead of the TV series, we're talking the comics. From how Colleen first found Supergirl, what she loves about the character, some comic recommendations, and more.

Then, we talk about Netflix's animated series Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts. 3 seasons of a wonderful show releases in 2020 during the start of the pandemic, it is a show that we both agree is a must see. We talk about how we both found the show and its similarities to other Netflix animated projects at the time. We talk about the characters, the LGBTQ & POC representation in the show, the music, the art, and more. What we don't do is spoil it for you. So go forth, and watch it!

We wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. How and why Colleen got into cosplay, her various projects, her YouTube channel and much more.

You can find Colleen at:

https://www.instagram.com/colleen_cosplay/

https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenCosplay

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Fairchild Cosplay joins me to talk about a number of fandoms, new and old!

We kick things off by talking about Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim movie. We talk about what got her interested in the movie, the characters, and more. We don’t really talk about the second movie…

Then we jump verses, to talk about the TV series, Firefly. Just FYI, Joss Whedon is a trash person. While acknowledging that, we do talk about how she found Firefly. The characters, the verse, and what keeps her coming back to it.

Then we continue with cooperative writing / roleplaying. How she got into it, her role with writing in a Firefly game called Finding Serenity, and more.

Then we talk cosplay! How she got into it, how she plans, her favorites and what she’s working on next. We also talk about the podcast ComfyCozyCast that she cohosts. How it came about and what it’s about.

You can find Fairchild Cosplay at:

https://www.instagram.com/fairchildcosplay/

https://twitter.com/FairchildCos

https://linktr.ee/fairchildcosplay

You can find Finding Serenity at:

https://www.findingserenity.net/index.php?

You can find ComfyCozyCast at:

https://www.comfycozycast.com/

https://www.instagram.com/comfycozycast/

https://twitter.com/comfycozycast

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Emilee aka OurShieldMaiden on various social media joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms!

Emilee is the first guest to talk about HBO's Our Flag Means Death series. Recorded prior to the renewal announcement of a second season, we talk about how she discovered the show, her opinion of it, why it works, and favorite characters.

We continue with another first, talking about Netflix's Bridgerton series. Emilee talks about both the first and second seasons, representation within the show, and what she loves about these period shows.

From period piece TV shows, we find ourselves talking about the Halo TV series on Paramount+. She talks about how she originally got into the Halo franchise and ties to it, the show itself, and why you should watch it.

Emilee and I wrap up with a conversation about cosplay, historical costuming, sew-alongs, how she plans what she's working on, and more!

You can find Emilee at:

https://www.instagram.com/ourshieldmaiden/

https://www.ourshieldmaiden.com/

https://www.tiktok.com/@ourshieldmaiden

https://www.facebook.com/ourshieldmaiden

https://twitter.com/ourshieldmaiden

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Josh aka Anoriand on Twitter & Twitch joins me to talk about some of his favorite fandoms.

I've talked about Fire Emblem before on the podcast. This time however, I sat under the learning tree, Josh, as he did a deep dive into the franchise. We talked about the games spanning multiple consoles and generations. If you want an education in Fire Emblem, this is a good place to start.

From there, Josh talks about the Suikoden franchise. If you've not heard of the games and what goes on in them, this is a great time to listen and learn.

We then switch to talking about Tabletop Roleplaying Games. From how he got his start with Dungeons and Dragons, other games he plays, and getting into Actual Plays and Live Streamed games.

You can find Josh at:

https://twitter.com/AnoriandGD

https://www.twitch.tv/Anoriand

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Kayla aka Kayl.Jpeg on Instagram joins me to talk about some of  her favorite fandoms!

We talk about the Spider-Man movie franchises first. From Tobey Maguire to Tom Holland, and even Andrew Garfield. We also discuss the Sony Into the Spider-Verse franchise. We then segue into Marvel, from the MCU as well as the comics.

Kayla then talks to me about Cosplay. From how she got into it, some of the characters she's done, and her future projects.

You can find Kayla at:

https://www.instagram.com/kayl.jpeg/

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Pappadopolis Returns! Over 2 years since his first appearance, he returns as we catch up on what's been going on and new things he's discovered.

We of course talk Twitch streaming and video games, picking up from his first episode. We talk about his growth on the platform, the variety of games he streams now, and new opportunities, including light painting.

Pappadopolis also continues our conversation about Men's Fashion. I ask how his fashion may have changed during the pandemic, and the timelessness of certain pieces.

You can find Pappadopolis at:

https://www.twitch.tv/pappadopolis84

https://twitter.com/ItsPappadopolis

https://www.instagram.com/itspappadopolis/

Listen to Pappadopolis' original episode at:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-162-pappadopolis

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Dom aka WorldofDomDom on Instagram and TikTok joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

We talk about Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars. From some of her favorite shows and movies, to favorite and underrated characters, and what she's looking forward to from them.

She also talks to me about Fandom Fashion and Disneybounding. You'll need to check out her Instagram and Tiktok's to see just how wonderful her outfits and styles are.

You can find Dom at:

https://www.instagram.com/worldofdomdom/

https://www.tiktok.com/@worldofdomdom

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Joshua aka HylianDescent of Hyrule Gaming Group returns for a third time as we reunite and continue our discussion.

Last episode, Josh had made partner on Twitch. We continue the conversation regarding Twitch. From the evolution of what he does on camera, including games he chooses to play, to the changing nature of having viewership triple since we last spoke. We also talk about how that ties in with the evolving community that has grown. How it affects or changes him during stream, and his continued plans for the community.

We can't leave off an episode without talking about Animal Crossing, but we do roll some additional farm sims / indie games into the discussion as well.

You can find Joshua at:

https://www.twitch.tv/hyliandescent

https://twitter.com/Hyliandescent

https://twitter.com/HyruleGG

https://www.instagram.com/hyrulegg/

https://t.co/4kqVCNPl1r?amp=1

You can listen to his first two episodes here:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-197-joshua-aka-hylian-descent-of-hyrule-gaming-group-returns-to-talk-twitch-animal-crossing-and-community-building

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-156-joshua-aka-hylian-descent-of-hyrule-gaming-group

Author Joseph Sale returns to the podcast after nearly 5 years. We catch up on some conversations from his first podcast episode and talk about some current fandoms.

We revisit our conversation about Game of Thrones. We talk about the final season, and the upcoming show. This leads naturally into a conversation about storytelling. From set up and characters, to themes, and the most important part of sticking the landing (ending).

Joseph then talks about what he's been working on and what he's published in the past several years. We go into plans for the future. Then, before wrapping up, we talk about Neon Genesis Evangelion.

You can find Joseph at:

https://twitter.com/josephwordsmith

http://themindflayer.com/

You can listen to Joseph's previous episode at:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-85-joseph-sale

Emily Peck Prokop returns to the podcast after 3 years! After seeing a post on Instagram about her watching The Lord of the Rings movies for the first time, I knew we had to talk. Emily joined me just days after finishing the trilogy.

We talk about how she avoided seeing the movies for over 20 years, her favorite characters, what she liked about the movies, the actors, and more.

Most importantly. THE EAGLES. If you know, you know. If you listen, you will know!

You can find Emily at:

https://www.instagram.com/emilypeckprokop/

https://www.epodcastproductions.com/

You can listen to Emily's original episode here:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-139-emily-peck-prokop-of-the-story-behind-podcast

Ana aka Lucero Cosplays joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

She talks about one of her first fandoms, Sailor Moon. From how she discovered it, her experience with the fandom, favorite characters and more. Then, we talk about the Studio Ghibli films. Learn about her favorite movies, who she identifies with, and what she recommends. We wrap up with a conversation about cosplay. Who she learned from, incorporating her culture into cosplay, and more.

You can find Ana at:

https://www.instagram.com/lucerocosplay/

https://twitter.com/Lucero_Cos

https://lucerosewingcorner.wordpress.com/home/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/LuceroHandCrafts

Ang aka ThatMagicalOhana on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms!

She talks to me about Marvel, Star Wars and Disney. We talk about favorite movies, characters, and projects that Ang is looking forward to seeing. Ang also talks to me about fandom fashion, bounding (or Disneybounding), and cosplay.

You can find Ang at:

https://www.instagram.com/thatmagicalohana/

Saraphernalia joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

She talks to me about her love for Final Fantasy 14 and all that this MMORPG entails. Then we talk about the comic, Snotgirl. From there, we dive into the Bioshock franchise. Then we wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. Plus, learn about googly eyes and how she uses them!

You can find Saraphernalia at:

https://www.instagram.com/saraphernalia/

https://twitter.com/saraphernalia

https://www.twitch.tv/saraphernalia

Anne aka xo_girlwonder joins me from Twitter to talk about two of her favorite fandoms!

Anne talks about one of her original and favorite fandoms, Power Rangers. We do a deep dive into the franchise, from the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers to recent series like Megaforce. We talk about the original movie, along with touching on the reboot. If you're a Power Rangers fan, you've got to listen to this.

We then shift to talk about Tabletop Roleplaying Games. From how Anne first got interested in TTRPG's to games she's playing now, we cover all that and more. We also discuss the formation of The Bardic Inspiration Network.

You can find Anne at:

https://twitter.com/xo_girlwonder

You can find The Bardic Inspiration Network at:

https://twitter.com/thebardnetwork

https://www.twitch.tv/bardicinspirationnetwork

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrxOux7QOx_ev0gU-tApPTg

Cindy aka itscindychea on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

We start things off with Cindy talking about how she first got into Marvel along with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We discuss her love of Spider-Man, before talking about her namesake, Cindy Moon aka Silk. We discuss the Spider-Verse in the comics & movies.

Then, Cindy talks about Over the Garden Wall. It's an animated miniseries that had a very big impact on Cindy. Want to know more? Take a listen!

Lastly, we wrap up with Cosplay. From Cindy first getting into the world of Cosplay, to representing Silk, her recent Disneybound of Raya, and so much more.

Take a listen and be sure to follow her work!

You can find Cindy at:

https://www.instagram.com/itscindychea/

https://www.tiktok.com/@itscindychea

Sydney aka SydSugoi.Cosplay on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

We kick things off talking about Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. We talk about the shows, the upcoming Netflix adaptation, Avatar Kyoshi and more.

From there, we move on to Steven Universe and discuss the characters, story, music and what the future could be beyond Steven Universe Future.

Sydney educates me on Attack on Titan, since I've only seen one season and she discusses the seasons that came after and some of the big changes to the show.

Lastly, Sydney talks about Cosplay. From getting into the world of cosplay, to some of her characters, and what her plans are for the future with cosplay.

You can find Sydney at:

https://www.instagram.com/sydsugoi.cosplay/

https://twitter.com/sydsugoicosplay

After a year of no Marvel movies or TV shows in 2020, the Marvel Cinematic Universe exploded in 2021. Long time friend, S. Brady Calhoun returns again to talk about the year that was 2021 in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as look to the future of 2022 programming.

We cover the movies first, talking about Black Widow, Shang Chi, The Eternals, and Spider-Man: No Way Home. We then talk about the upcoming 2022 movies: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Thor: Love and Thunder, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

At the 1 hour 19 minute mark, we switch over to the TV shows available on Disney Plus. We talk about WandaVision, The Falcon & The Winter Soldier, Loki, What If?, Hawkeye. We then talk about the upcoming 2022 TV shows including the unexpected Moon Knight release.

We wrap up with a quick conversation about characters we'd love to see make their way to the MCU.

You can find Brady at:

https://twitter.com/SBradyCalhoun

You can listen to his previous episodes here:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/marvel-cinematic-universe-avengers-endgame-a-look-into-the-future

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/marvel-cinematic-universe-avengers-infinity-war-special

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/adventures-in-the-arcane-cthulhu-edition-kickstarter

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/girl-meets-world-special-with-s-brady-calhoun

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/dr-strange-review-with-s-brady-calhoun

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-14-s-brady-calhoun

Jessica aka Noble Porpoise Cosplay joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms!

She first talks to me about Hōseki no Kuni aka Land of the Lustrous. It's both a manga and an anime. Jessica talks about finding out about the series, her experiences with it and we even talk philosophy with regards to the characters.

We then talk about Studio Ghibli! From some of her favorite movies, characters, and which movie she'd love to live in. We delve into the works of Hayao Miyazaki.

Then, Jessica talks to me about the Disney series, Gravity Falls. How Gravity Falls didn't seem to fit the Disney mold, we talked about its story, characters and more. She even inspired me to start watching it with the family!

Lastly, we wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay and her Cosplay workout series on YouTube.

You can find Jessica at:

https://www.instagram.com/noble_porpoise/

https://www.youtube.com/c/CosplayWorkouts

https://www.tiktok.com/@noble_porpoise

Ash aka Starry_Arcana joins me to talk about some of their favorite fandoms!

She first starts out talking about the video game series Zero Escape. We delve into how they found out about the series, their journey in playing it and what keeps them coming back for more.

Next we talk about Katekyo Hitman Reborn, which is both a manga and anime. We talk about how they got into the this particular series, characters, and why you should check it out.

Then we talk about the popular Persona video game franchise. Find out what their favorite Persona series is, and why they like the franchise.

We wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay!

You can find Ash aka Starry_Arcana at:

https://www.instagram.com/starry_arcana/

https://www.starryarcanacosplay.com/links

https://twitter.com/starry_arcana

https://www.tiktok.com/@starry_arcana

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu9h7ylxcOjP8iAiQ1ub3xw

Cassy aka Kueen Kerosene joins me for a great discussion about some of her favorite fandoms.

We spend a good portion of time talking about DC’s movies and TV shows. From animated works to live action, we cover as much as we can. Young Justice, Justice League, Titans, Teen Titans, Arrow, The Flash, and so much more.

We then talk about Netflix’s Castlevania series. How she got into it, why she likes it, and more.

Then we wrap with a conversation about cosplay and what is in her future.

You can find Kueen Kerosene at:

https://www.instagram.com/kueenkerosene/

https://www.tiktok.com/@kueenkerosene

https://www.facebook.com/kueenkerosene

https://twitter.com/kueenkerosene

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBJ1V3wxaV3feiztaZT_XSQ

https://taplink.cc/kueenkerosene

Kuma aka Kumalatte.Cosplay on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

All of what we discuss in this episode is new to me, which always makes things exciting. Kuma talks to me about a number of animated series including The Owl House, Amphibia, and Centaurworld. Throughout the conversation for these three shows, we talk about diversity in animated shows and the progress that these shows have made. We wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay.

You can find Kuma at:

https://www.instagram.com/kumalatte.cosplay/

https://twitter.com/KumalatteCos

https://www.tiktok.com/@kumalattecosplay

https://beacons.ai/kumalattecosplay/

Cam aka CamCammeii joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms!

We first discuss one of her favorite TV series, White Collar. From there, we talk about the anime, My Hero Academia. Cam then talks to me about how she got into Cosplay, as well as delving into Cosplay Photography and balancing the two.

You can find Cam at:

https://www.instagram.com/camcammeii/

https://imiicie.wixsite.com/miicie

https://www.tiktok.com/@camcammeii

https://twitter.com/camcammeii

https://www.instagram.com/camcammeiiphotography/

Morgan aka Cosmic Sea Turtle on Instagram joins me to talk about her favorite fandoms.

We delve into the world of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, talking about the movies and TV shows. Then we change over as she talks about her love for the Final Fantasy video game franchise. Then she talks about getting into Doll and Toy Collecting. We wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay.

You can find Morgan at:

https://www.instagram.com/cosmic_sea_turtle/

https://twitter.com/CsmicSeaTurtle

https://www.facebook.com/CosmicSeaTurtleCosplay

https://beacons.ai/cosmic_sea_turtle

Melinda aka Spidereyez on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms!

She first gives me a good education on the hit anime, Demon Slayer. Then, we delve into Game of Thrones as we talk about the hit series and whether she'll be watching the next series. We wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay.

You can find Melinda at:

https://www.instagram.com/spidereyez/

https://twitter.com/spidereyez1

https://www.tiktok.com/@spidereyezz

https://www.instagram.com/spidereyez.art/

Suzanne Noble joins me from Twitter to talk all about their favorite fandom.

Join us for an entire episode devoted to Star Trek. We go from Alpha Quadrant to Delta Quadrant, as we talk Trek. From The Original Series, and The Next Generation. Deep Space Nine and Voyager. Discovery, Lower Decks, Prodigy, and Picard. We talk about characters like Captain Kathryn Janeway, Seven of Nine, and more.

We also talk about FansGiveBack / TrekGivesBack on Twitter and the good that it does others in the community.

You can find Suzanne at:

https://twitter.com/cxptainjaneway

https://www.instagram.com/owl_flight/

Aya aka DisLifeofAya joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

We dive in and talk all about Disney. From her experience with Disney as a kid to where she is with the Disney fandom now. From favorite movies and shows, to the parks, and more. We also discuss her Bachelor's research thesis on the Disney Princesses. Definitely a must listen!

We also talk about her love of Japanese culture and how she connects to it. We then circle back to Disney with Disneybounding, including the photography, editing, and work she puts in to each look.

You can find Aya at:

https://www.instagram.com/dislifeofaya/

https://www.instagram.com/ayas_arts/

https://beacons.ai/dislifeofaya

https://www.tiktok.com/@dislifeofaya

https://twitter.com/dislifeofaya

Amber aka TheSpaceJamber on Twitter joins me to talk about some of their favorite fandoms.

They first talk about the animated series Danny Phantom. Then, we switch directions with talking about early 2000's VH1 reality TV shows like Rock of Love. Then we talk about YA (Young Adult) Literature including Twilight, and we wrap up with a conversation about Tabletop Roleplaying Games.

You can find Amber at:

https://thespacejamber.cool/

https://twitter.com/thespacejamber

https://www.twitch.tv/thespacejamber

https://www.instagram.com/thespacejamber/

https://thespacejamber.itch.io/

Siren aka SirensCallCo on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

We start things off with the video game franchise Dragon Age, by Bioware. From there, we talk about K/DA and its ties to League of Legends. Then we talk about Siren's recent journey into the Star Wars franchise. We wrap up with a conversation about cosplay and the cosplay community on TikTok and Instagram.

You can find Siren at:

https://www.instagram.com/sirenscallco/

https://www.tiktok.com/@sirenscallco?

https://twitter.com/sirenscallco

https://www.twitch.tv/sirenscallco

Anna Mina aka Pinkuperfect returns to the podcast after over 5 1/2 years! We get to catch up with each other and dive into new fandoms for Anna.

We talk about Avatar: The Last Airbender, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, Princess Parties, and Cosplay.

You can find Anna at:

https://www.instagram.com/pinkuperfect/

https://www.tiktok.com/@pinkuperfect?

https://www.instagram.com/pinkupatterns/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/pinkupatterns/

You can listen to her original episode here:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-23-mina-aka-pinkuperfect

On December 19th, 2001, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring was released into movie theaters around the world. For this special episode, I formed my own Fellowship. A Fellowship from across the fandom to share their thoughts and experiences with The Fellowship of the Ring. They talk about the movie, the actors, the characters, and what this movie and Lord of the Rings means to them.

1. Lauren aka Lauren Does Cosplay

https://www.instagram.com/laurendoescosplay/

https://twitter.com/LDoesCosplay

You can find In The Reads at:

https://www.instagram.com/in.the.reads/

https://inthereads.com/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/InTheReads

2. Justin Zenger of the Zeng This Podcast

http://zengthis.podbean.com/

https://www.facebook.com/zengthis/

https://twitter.com/ZengThis

https://www.instagram.com/zengthispodcast/

3. Mandy aka Mandybars

https://www.instagram.com/mandybars/

4. Stephanie aka Jedi.Moon

https://www.instagram.com/jedi.moon/

5. Ellie aka eg.cosplay

https://www.instagram.com/eg.cosplay/

6. Shelly Deutsch

https://www.instagram.com/battyshelly/

7. Tracy Tong of The Broadswords

https://www.instagram.com/tracytongstrong/

https://www.twitch.tv/tracysaur

https://twitter.com/tracysaur

https://thebroadswords.com/

8. Brett Stewart of the Movie-Go-Round Podcast

https://twitter.com/iambrettstewart

https://tiltingwindmillstudios.com/moviegoround/

https://twitter.com/MovieGoRoundPod

"Ascending the Vale" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Tara Patrice joins me from California to talk Fandom!

Tara talks to me about her love for Marvel - from the X-Men to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We then talk about the all encompassing Disney fandom. From there, Tara educates me about thrifting, fandom fashion, and bounding. Then we wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay.

You can find Tara at:

https://www.instagram.com/taraplegall/

https://www.tiktok.com/@themagicheartist?

https://www.tarapatrice.com/

Kay Kay Cosplay aka That1GirlKayKay on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms!

We talk about Anime (Fushigi Yugi, Naruto), Video Games (Apex, Rocket League), Webcomics (Lore Olympus, Spirit Fingers), and Cosplay!

You can find Kay Kay Cosplay at:

https://www.instagram.com/that1girlkaykay/

https://twitter.com/kaykaycosplay

https://www.facebook.com/kaykaycosplay

https://www.tiktok.com/@that1girlkaykay?

Clara Returns! Nearly 4 years since we last talked, Clara of Re:Play Podcast joins me for more conversation!

This time, Clara talks about LGBTQIA representation in video games. We specifically focus on two indie titles and two mainstream titles. Games discussed are: Monster Prom, 2064: Read Only Memories, the Destiny franchise, and The Last of Us franchise.

Clara also talks about the Re:Play Podcast. From the creation of it, to its goal of building a more inclusive community by creating a space for underrepresented gamers and their allies to share their voice.

You can find Clara at:

https://twitter.com/bubblegum_titan

https://www.twitch.tv/therealbubblegumtitan

https://www.instagram.com/bubblegum_titan/

You can find the Re:Play Podcast at:

https://victormediagroup.co/show/replay/

https://twitter.com/RePlay_Pod

https://www.instagram.com/replay.podcast/

https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVO71GdzK9d3ZmdcQNXQL?si=442e321748724081

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/re-play/id1558275603

You can listen to Clara's previous podcast episodes here:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-53-clara-of-mt-moon-cosplay

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/12-clara-mount-of-mt-moon-cosplay-women-in-tabletop-gaming-month

Lily aka LeanMeanTrashMachine on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms!

We talk about Disney's Lilo and Stitch, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Cosplay.

You can find Lily at:

https://www.instagram.com/leanmeantrashmachine/

https://twitter.com/lilyascanbe

https://www.tiktok.com/@leanmeantrashmachine?

https://beacons.ai/leanmeantrashmachine

Maria Song Cosplay joins me from the Philippines to talk about their favorite fandoms!

We get to discuss Fire Emblem: Three Houses, The Legend of Zelda franchise, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Cosplay, and Fast Fashion.

Their journey into these fandoms is entertaining and will put a smile on your face. Learning about fast fashion was eye opening and something I've just learned about recently.

You can find Maria Song Cosplay at:

https://www.instagram.com/mariasong_/

https://twitter.com/_mariasong

https://www.facebook.com/MariaSongCosplay

https://www.tiktok.com/@mariasongcosplay?

After a nearly 3 1/2 year absence, Ollie Odinson Cosplay returns to the podcast! Formerly known as KP or Salt Lake City's Green Arrow, Ollie joins me to talk about two of his favorite fandoms - just in time for Halloween!

We dive in and discuss Horror movies. From how Ollie first got into them, his favorite movies, his take on the movie remakes, and so much more on the horror movie genre.

From there, we discuss the video game Dead by Daylight. Ollie talks about what he enjoys about the game, the community, what the game does right and more. We weave that into how Ollie has just really started streaming on Twitch, playing DbD with his community while cosplaying, and building that community.

You can find Ollie at:

https://www.twitch.tv/ollieodinson

https://www.instagram.com/ollieodinsoncosplay/

https://linktr.ee/OllieOdinson

You can listen to Ollie's previous episode at:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-98-kp-aka-salt-lake-citys-green-arrow

Melanie aka Magical Girl Melanie returns for her 3rd podcast appearance!

We dive right in to talk about Disney. Not just any talk, but about Melanie's past employment at Disney as Drizella Tremaine. We talk about the entire employment process, from being hired, shows and pay, and of course, stories about interacting with park guests.

Melanie talks about going viral on TikTok with one of her stories while she was dressed as Drizella and how TikTok is therapy.

Then we talk about how her Twitch streaming journey has been and video games she's playing. We wrap up as she talks about attending DragonCon in September.

You can find Magical Girl Melanie at:

https://www.instagram.com/magicalgirlmelanie/

https://www.twitch.tv/magicalgirlmelanie

https://tiktok.com/@magicalgirlmelanie

https://wlo.link/@magicalgirlmelanie

You can listen to Melanie's previous episodes here:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-111-melanie-aka-magical-girl-melanie

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-144-melanie-aka-magical-girl-melanie-returns

After becoming "best friends" due to our shared love of a Star Wars book series, Alana Owlet joins me to talk about her favorite fandoms!

We dive right in with Star Wars. We talk about the books, movies, shows, and more. If you're a fan of the X-Wing book series, you need to listen to this episode!

From there, we talk about another long running fandom, Doctor Who. Then we talk about Final Fantasy 14, the popular MMORPG. Lastly, we wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay.

You can find Alana at:

https://www.instagram.com/alanaowlet/

https://www.facebook.com/alanaowlet

https://www.youtube.com/alanaowlet

Another Floridian joins me! Jacky Leung aka Death by Mage joins me to talk about some of his favorite fandoms.

We kick things off with an in-depth discussion on Babylon 5 (prior to the CW announcement). From there, we discuss Netflix's Lupin series. Then we get to Tabletop Roleplaying Games. We talk about how he got into TTRPG's, and the work he does in the business for Unbreakable Publishers and as a freelancer.

You can find Jacky at:

https://twitter.com/DeathByMage

https://deathbymage.carrd.co/

http://bit.ly/DBMDMsGuild

You can find Unbreakable Publishers at:

https://twitter.com/Unbreakable_Pub

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/16165/Unbreakable-Publishers

Fellow Central Floridian Briona aka StitchesandSpells on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

We talk about growing up a Star Wars fan and her continued passion in the long running fandom. She then talks about the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina series that Netflix carried. We then continue on the Netflix journey with Stranger Things. We wrap up with a conversation about Briona's journey with cosplay, clothing/costuming and closet cosplay.

You can find Briona at:

https://www.instagram.com/stitchesandspells/

Liv and LIz aka DoubleTrouble Cosplay on Instagram join me to talk shared fandoms!

It's been over four years since a duo has joined me on the podcast and Liv and Liz do not disappoint in our conversations. We talk about their love for Max Max: Fury Road, the varied movies from Studio Ghibli, and our love of Avatar: The Last Airbender. We then talk about Cosplay and how they both got into Cosplay and their plans for the future.

You can find Liz and Liz at:

https://www.instagram.com/doubletrouble.cosplay/

https://twitter.com/2trouble_cos

https://www.facebook.com/2troublecosplay

Kendra aka Princess Mahogany on Instagram joins me to talk some of her favorite fandoms.

We start things off with Lore Olympus. Then, Kendra recommends some of her favorite RomCom webcomics (see list below). Then we talk about DC Comics animated TV shows and movies and their live action shows too. From there, we discuss the character of Ahsoka Tano, and wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay.

You can find Kendra at:

https://www.instagram.com/princessmahogany/

https://www.tiktok.com/@princessmahogany?

https://twitter.com/kennidavis

https://www.etsy.com/shop/blackflowerstore/

Webcomics recommended include:

Midnight Poppy Land: https://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/midnight-poppy-land/list?title_no=1798&page=1

Age Matters: https://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/age-matters/list?title_no=1364&page=1

Down to Earth: https://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/down-to-earth/list?title_no=1817&page=1

Super Secret: https://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/super-secret/list?title_no=666&page=1

T. Julian Bell, Creative Director and Owner of Dark Veil Studios, LLC joins me to talk about the Dark Veil Tabletop Roleplaying Game launching September 15th, 2021 on Kickstarter.

Dark Veil is a new TTRPG that centers on a universe splintered in time cohesively connecting eras of medieval fantasy, Victorian era steampunk, cyberpunk space age, and the infinite realms of the Veil.

Listen as we talk about how he got into tabletop gaming, going from playing to creating, and what you can expect not just from this Kickstarter but the future of Dark Veil Studios.

You can follow/back the Kickstarter at:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/darkveil/dark-veil-roleplaying-game

You can find more information/social media of Dark Veil Studios at:

https://www.darkveilstudio.com/

https://twitter.com/DarkVeilStudio

https://www.facebook.com/darkveilstudios

https://www.instagram.com/darkveilstudios/

You can find Art Director Christopher Balaskas at:

https://www.artstation.com/balaskas

Darth Mars (DarthMars.jpg on Instagram) joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

We start things off with a conversation about Studio Ghibli movies. From her favorite movies and characters, to lesser known titles, and those that she would recommend.

Then, we talk about how she first got into playing Dungeons and Dragons. Her initial experience, her enjoyment of the game and recommendations to those who are interested in playing.

From there, we talk about the Ducktales reboot series which can be seen on Disney Plus. We also talk about a few other Disney cartoon series.

Then we wrap with a conversation about how she got into Cosplay, along with talking about her background in art and what she hopes to do in the industry.

You can find Darth Mars at:

https://www.instagram.com/darthmars.jpg/

https://www.instagram.com/marianimate/

https://www.facebook.com/darth_marsjpg-105045471185130

https://www.tiktok.com/@darthmars.jpg?

https://twitter.com/darth_mars

Friend of the show and fellow podcaster Scott Thrower joins me to talk about some of his favorite fandoms.

We first reminisce about Xena: Warrior Princess and our experiences with that show. Then, Scott drops some hot takes about the Alien franchise. Then we discuss the popular video game, Dead by Daylight. Lastly, Scott talks about how he created the Fairy Tales for Unwanted Children podcast and books that followed, along with his Arcane History book series.

You can find Scott at:

https://scottthrower.ca/

https://twitter.com/periodicallypod

https://www.instagram.com/fairytales4unwantedchildren/

https://www.amazon.com/Scott-Thrower/e/B07L85R2BR?

You can find the two episodes Scott recommended for Fairy Tales for Unwanted Children at:

https://scottthrower.ca/fairy-tales/2017/7/8/episode-11-the-mother-crab

https://scottthrower.ca/fairy-tales/2017/7/8/episode-4-bones-in-the-garden

Mandy aka Mandybars on Instagram joins me to talk about some of their favorite fandoms.

We talk about her love of the Marvel universe, from movies to comics. We then talk about the Star Trek fandom and their favorites. Then we talk about Lord of the Rings and how it got her involved with Dungeons and Dragons. Then Mandy and I wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay.

You can find Mandy at:

https://www.instagram.com/mandybars/

https://ko-fi.com/mandybars

https://carboncostume.com/

https://www.horrorchromatic.com/

https://project-nerd.com/

Twitch streamer Tidushot joins me on the podcast to talk Fandom!

We kick things off with the Ghostbusters franchise talking about the first two movies and the upcoming Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Then we switch over to the massive Pokemon franchise, encompassing video games, the card game, anime, and more.

Then we talk about some of his favorite video games before wrapping up with a conversation about streaming on Twitch.

You can find Tidushot at:

https://www.twitch.tv/tidushot

https://twitter.com/tidushot

https://www.youtube.com/user/Tidushot

https://www.tidushop.com/

Java aka Cuchintachan on Instagram joins me to talk about some of their favorite fandoms.

We start off with Fire Emblem: Three Houses before talking about two of their favorite animes, Yuri on Ice and Haikyuu. From there, we talk about a show they got into during the pandemic, The Good Place. We wrap things up with a talk about Cosplay.

You can find Java at:

https://www.instagram.com/cuchintachan/

https://www.instagram.com/cuchintadraws/

http://alyssa-jovellanos.com/

https://www.tiktok.com/@cuchinta

https://twitter.com/cosplaycuchinta

https://twitter.com/cuchinta

LeerahCosplays joins me from Hong Kong to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

We talk about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man, Star Wars, and Disney. Then, Leerah talks about her experiences with Cosplay and her plans for the future!

You can find Leerah at:

https://www.instagram.com/leerahcosplays/

Ducks fly together! After discovering that Christine shared the same love of The Mighty Ducks trilogy as I did (and maybe even more), we watched the new Disney Plus series, The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.

Now, here is our review with heavy heavy spoilers. If you haven't watched the show, then skip this episode. Christine and I cover the show from top to bottom, asking questions, trying to come up with answers. We cover the show, the movie trilogy that preceded it, the cast, plot, story arcs and our hopes for a season 2.

Want to hear more from Christine? You can find her at:

You can find Christine at:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-149-christine-caccipuoti-of-footnoting-history-podcast

https://twitter.com/mynameispurpose

http://www.christinecaccipuoti.com/

https://www.instagram.com/mynameispurpose/

You can find the Footnoting History Podcast at:

https://www.footnotinghistory.com/

https://www.facebook.com/FootnotingHistory

https://twitter.com/historyfootnote

https://www.instagram.com/footnotinghistory/

Ryan Boelter, co-host of Character Creation Cast and creator of the Chimera RPG joins me to talk fandom!

One of the great things about Ryan is how similar we are in age, which means we grew up on many of the same things at the same time.

We kick things off with a discussion about Sailor Moon, one of the longest running anime fandoms. Then Ryan educates me about Robert Jordan's "The Wheel of Time" book series. It's a fascinating conversation about the series. As a long time fantasy lover, it was great to hear a new perspective.

Then we roll into tabletop roleplaying games. From Ryan's start in roleplaying, creating the Character Creation Cast podcast, creating the Chimera RPG and work Ryan does in so many facets of the TTRPG podcast arena.

This is an episode you do not want to miss!

You can find Ryan at:

https://twitter.com/lordneptune

https://lordneptunecreates.wordpress.com/

You can find Character Creation Cast at:

http://oneshotpodcast.com/interview-discussion/character-creation-cast/

https://twitter.com/CreationCast

You can find Chimera at:

https://twitter.com/ChimeraRPG

https://chimera-rpg.itch.io/chimera-playset

https://chimerapbta.wordpress.com/

You can find Side Heroes Podcast at:

https://twitter.com/SideHeroesPod

You can find A Horror Borealis at:

https://twitter.com/AHorrorBorealis

You can find The Broadswords at:

https://twitter.com/TheBroadswords

http://thebroadswords.com/

https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-broadswords

Jasmine aka Shockolate Energy Cosplay joins me from Detroit to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

We kick things off with anime. We talk about Cells at Work, Code Black, Sailor Moon and more. Video games is next. We cover her love of fighting and rhythm games, and the Persona and Mass Effect franchises. Jasmine then talks about how she got into Twitch streaming, what games she typically plays on stream and her goals for the channel. Then we wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. From how she got into cosplay to the characters she cosplays and everything in between.

You can find Jasmine at:

https://beacons.page/shockolateenergycosplay

https://twitter.com/Shockolate_E

https://www.instagram.com/shockolateenergylove/

https://www.twitch.tv/shockolateenergy

Enya aka Cosplenya on Instagram joins me from South America to talk Fandom!

We start things off with a talk about Attack on Titan. We talk about the anime series as well as the manga. From there, we talk about the popular game, Genshin Impact and its impact (pun intended!).

Then we talk about the Percy Jackson series by author Rick Riordan and then wrap up with a conversation about cosplay, including closet cosplay.

You can find Enya at:

https://www.instagram.com/cosplenya/

Marco, aka Storytellingwithem (formerly FrickleFrackleMarco), joins me to talk about her favorite fandoms and her business!

We kick things off with a conversation about Live Action Roleplaying and Storytelling on the TikTok app! Marco informs me how to find LARP on TikTok, characters and storytelling, and so much more.

We then talk about a interactive visual story / dating sim called The Arcana: A Mystic Romance. Learn more about this app as I did, and maybe download it for yourself!

From there, we talk about Marco's history with cosplay as well as making content for those cosplays. We wrap up with a conversation about her business, Ever After Storybook Entertainment, that services MA, RI and Northern CT.

You can find Marco at:

https://www.instagram.com/storytellingwithem/

https://www.tiktok.com/@fricklefracklemarco

You can find Ever After Storybook Entertainment at:

https://www.everafterstorybookentertainment.com/

https://www.instagram.com/everafterstorybookent/

Reina Valentine returns for Part 2 of our Shadow and Bone Season 1 Review.

This wasn't supposed to exist! At first, Reina and I discussed how we didn't talk much about Alina during the first part. So we scheduled to do a little pick up. Then, the controversy came out about the stunt doubles for Alina, Inej and Mal. After praising the diversity of the casting in Part 1, Reina and I both felt we needed to discuss this topic and the larger problem with a lack of diversity across all spectrums of the entertainment industry.

You can listen to Shadow and Bone Season 1 Review, Part One here:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/shadow-and-bone-season-1-review-part-1-with-reina-valentine

You can find Reina at:

https://twitter.com/iReinaValentine

https://www.instagram.com/reinavalentinecosplay/

You can listen to Reina's previous episodes here:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-166-reina-valentine-cosplay

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/fandom-friday-live-show-with-reina-valentine-cosplay-talking-game-of-thrones-on-getvokl-july-17-2020

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/fandom-friday-live-show-with-reina-valentine-cosplay-talking-dc-fandome-and-dragoncon-on-getvokl-august-28-2020

The latest hit for streaming service Netflix is Shadow and Bone, based off of the book trilogy of the same name by Leigh Bardugo. In Part One of this review, Reina Valentine returns to the podcast to discuss the show as well as the books they were based on. If you haven't watched the series, do so. This episode contains spoilers.

Reina and I cover topics that include:

-Overall review and thoughts of the show

-Favorite characters/moments

-Show vs Books

-Actor praise

-Critiques

-Hopes for Season 2 and beyond

-Why you should watch Shadow and Bone, even if it's not your thing.

After listening to this episode, join us for Part 2 where we cover a character not discussed as much in this episode and the recent controversy with POC characters having white stunt doubles.

You can find Reina at:

https://twitter.com/iReinaValentine

https://www.instagram.com/reinavalentinecosplay/

You can listen to Reina's previous episodes here:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-166-reina-valentine-cosplay

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/fandom-friday-live-show-with-reina-valentine-cosplay-talking-game-of-thrones-on-getvokl-july-17-2020

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/fandom-friday-live-show-with-reina-valentine-cosplay-talking-dc-fandome-and-dragoncon-on-getvokl-august-28-2020

MULAN aka lilpandass_ on IG joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

We first start off talking Cosplay. From how she got interested in it, to characters, and her plans for the future. Then we switch over to Disney, talking about past and present shows and movies. After that, I learn more about the hit game, Genshin Impact and why it is so popular. We wrap up with a conversation about K-Pop.

You can find MULAN at:

https://iitsmulan.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lilpandass_/

https://www.facebook.com/lilpandass

https://twitter.com/lilpandass_

https://www.tiktok.com/@lilpandass_

https://ko-fi.com/lilpandass_

We return to the West Coast, as Bryce aka Bryce Cosplays, joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

Bryce starts things off with Steven Universe. We talk about how she got into the show, her favorite characters and what keeps her coming back to it.

From there, Bryce introduces me to the world of K-Pop. We talk about the music, the different groups and so much more.

Then we transition to talk about Bryce's background in musical theater, her experiences in a variety of shows, her acting work and more. Then, we wrap things up with a talk about Cosplay.

You can find Bryce at:

https://www.instagram.com/bryce.cosplays/

https://www.instagram.com/bryce_charles/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXrzV0DXDR9sgDgWx8IDLUg

It's been five years! Five years of doing this podcast. I talk for a little bit about how much this podcast has done for me along with answering questions from Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Go check out the socials of those who sent in questions!

Empress Azula: https://twitter.com/TheEmpressAzula

Byuka: https://twitter.com/ByukaBlue

Mai Strangelife: https://www.instagram.com/mai.strangelife/

Isabella Jones: https://twitter.com/Isakills

Phil Rood: https://twitter.com/philrood

Darcy aka venividiviscycosplay, a NY-based costumer maker and artist, joins me to talk fandom.

Darcy and I start off by talking about one of her original fandoms, Sailor Moon. Then, we discuss Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill" movie series and our hopes and ideas for more in that universe. Darcy then talks about her work on Broadway shows including costuming. Then we discuss how she got interested and involved in Cosplay.

You can find Darcy at:

https://www.instagram.com/venividiviscycosplay/

https://www.viscountessnewyork.com/

https://www.instagram.com/viscountessnyc/

https://linktr.ee/viscountess

Empress Azula joins me from England to talk some of her favorite fandoms.

We first discuss the franchise of Avatar: The Last Airbender. We talk the TV series, The Legend of Korra, along with the future of the franchise. Afterwards, we talk about DC and Marvel TV shows and movies. Lastly, we wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay.

You can find Empress Azula at:

https://twitter.com/TheEmpressAzula

https://www.instagram.com/empressazula/

Nat aka Natsume Cosplay joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

We first dive in with an exploration of the Fire Emblem franchise. We discuss Nat's first Fire Emblem game, the pre and post Awakening divide in the Fandom and how the games play.

After that, Nat walks me through some of her favorite sports anime, including a focus on Haikyuu!!, SK8 the Infinity and more.

We then switch to talking about farming video games. These games would include Stardew Valley, Harvest Moon and Story of Seasons. We discuss a few others connected to that genre.

We wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay.

You can find Nat at:

https://www.instagram.com/natsumecosplay/

https://www.facebook.com/natsumecosplayer/

https://twitter.com/natsumecosplays

https://linktr.ee/natsumecosplay

Mai aka Mai.Strangelife on Instagram joins me to talk fandom.

Mai's background with fandom is very unique as she's been a casual fan for a long time and only recently started getting more involved in fandoms. We talk about that change from enjoying media alone to sharing passions with others. We explore culture and fandom and how Mai has a critical eye to fandom. We also talk about her recent journey into the world of cosplay, from closet cosplay to future plans.

You can find Mai at:

https://www.instagram.com/mai.strangelife/

https://linktr.ee/mai.strangelife

Hazel aka Hazel the Writer joins me to talk about a variety of fandoms.

We start things off with a discussion about the Marvel Cinematic Universe including the movies and TV shows. We then talk about the Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise. We cover the original show, The Legend of Korra, books and the formation of the new Avatar studios. From there, we talk a bit about Pixar's Cars franchise and then wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay.

You can find Hazel at:

https://hazelthewriter.hdmeyer.com/

https://www.instagram.com/hazelthewriter/

https://twitter.com/hazelthewriter/

https://www.facebook.com/HazelTheWriterVlog

You can find Storyverse Live at:

https://storyverselive.hdmeyer.com/

https://www.twitch.tv/storyverselive

https://twitter.com/storyverselive

https://www.instagram.com/storyverselive/

https://www.facebook.com/storyverselive/

Fellow Central Floridian Kavene joins me to talk fandom. You may know her on Instagram as The Beauty of Sapphires.

We kick things off with Sailor Moon before talking about the popular webcomic, Lore Olympus. After that, we talk about My Hero Academia and then wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. We also talk about her involvement with the Sailor Guardians of Central Florida cosplay group.

You can find Kavene at:

https://www.instagram.com/thebeautyofsapphires/

You can find Sailor Guardians of Central Florida at:

https://www.instagram.com/sailorguardianscentralflorida/

https://www.facebook.com/SailorGuardiansofCentralFlorida

Twitch streamer Annie aka Annieisnotokayy joins me to talk fandom!

We first talk about video games, going from their earliest experiences with them and the games they gravitated to and their current experiences with games like Animal Crossing and Overwatch.

From there, we talk about Annie's foray into the world of painting, specifically with gouache. We talk about their influences and evolving style.

Lastly, we talk about their journey into Twitch streaming. First streaming games like League of Legends, to now streaming Animal Crossing, their painting streams and more.

You can find Annie at:

https://www.twitch.tv/annieisnotokayy

https://www.etsy.com/shop/GouacheByAnnie

https://www.instagram.com/gouachebyannie/

https://twitter.com/annieisnottokay

Courtney B. returns to the podcast after nearly 2 years!

We dive back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We talk about the movies, TV shows and the drought of Marvel content during 2020. After that, we discuss Taylor Swift and her music. From there, we go to The Hunger Games. We talk about the movies, the books and the book prequel that was released last year.

You can find Courtney at:

https://twitter.com/CourtneyB1209

https://www.instagram.com/courtneyb1209/

You can listen to her previous episode here:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-159-courtney-b

Artist and Podcast Host Phil Rood joins me to talk a number of different fandoms!

We start things off with the hit TV series Breaking Bad along with it's prequel/sequel, Better Call Saul. From there, we jump over to Game of Thrones and discuss the series along with the books. After that, we discuss the rabbit samurai known as Usagi Yojimbo - from comics to cartoons. We wrap up with Phil talking about his art and history as an artist along with the podcast work he's doing.

You can find Phil at:

https://twitter.com/philrood

https://www.instagram.com/philrood75/

http://philrood.com/

You can find The Picture Show with Austin and Phil Rood at:

https://anchor.fm/phillip-rood

Want to listen to the Zeng This podcast? Find it here!

https://zengthis.podbean.com/

Jordan aka The Girl with a Great Smile on Instagram joins me to talk fandom while interweaving talk about cosplay.

We start off with talking about cosplay and some of her pictures on Instagram as we go back and forth discussing Gundam and comic characters. A lot of the focus of our conversation is focused on cosplay and crafting armor, weapon and props for her characters. I found it quite fascinating to listen to this episode while also scrolling through her Instagram page to see her builds as well as some of her Work In Progress posts/stories.

You can find Jordan at:

https://www.instagram.com/thegirlwithagreatsmile/

Ashweez Cosplay comes to talk to me about some of their favorite fandoms along with projects they're involved in!

We first talk about RWBY, the animated series from Rooster Teeth. After that, we talk about video game Night in the Woods, an adventure game focused on exploration, story and character.

After that, we talk about the podcast they're a part of, ComfyCozyCast and how it spun out of ComfyCozyCon, an online convention they started last year. We discuss what the podcast and online convention are and what their plans are for 2021. Then we wrap up with a conversation about cosplay.

You can find Ashweez Cosplay at:

https://www.instagram.com/ashweezcosplay/

https://twitter.com/ashweezcosplay

https://www.youtube.com/c/AshweezCosplay/

https://www.twitch.tv/ashweezcosplay

You can find ComfyCozyCast & ComfyCozyCon at:

https://www.comfycozycast.com/

https://www.instagram.com/comfycozycast/

https://twitter.com/comfycozycast

https://comfycozycon.com/

https://twitter.com/comfycozycon

https://www.instagram.com/comfycozycon/

https://www.twitch.tv/comfycozycon

Mallory aka a.mal.gam on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms and experiences.

We kick things off with a discussion about Sailor Moon and then talk about one of her favorite video games, Detroit: Become Human. After that, we talk about her work at Disney World in the costuming department. Then we round things out with a conversation about cosplay.

You can find Mallory at:

https://www.instagram.com/a.mal.gam/

https://twitter.com/AmalgamCos

March kicks off with Jubilee joining me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

We dive into her love for Star Wars and very specifically, the Original Trilogy only. We reminisce about growing up as military brats which leads into our conversation about some of her favorite books now and those growing up. Lastly, we talk about how Jubilee got into streaming on Twitch including how she reads books on her streams over the course of several days. It's a fascinating discussion and learning about a side of Twitch streaming I wasn't familiar with.

You can find Jubilee at:

https://www.twitch.tv/jubileeobi

https://www.instagram.com/jubileeobistreams/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxzZfvWqXhDRthbQsCCPinA

Pre aka WariWariWay on Instagram and Twitter joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms!

We first start off talking about Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra series. From there, we talk video games including the long running "Tales of" series and the Final Fantasy franchise. We also talk about Final Fantasy XIV (14), the MMORPG. From there, we talk about the Kigu Talk podcast along with Cosplay!

You can find Pre at:

https://www.instagram.com/wariwariway/

https://twitter.com/wariwariway

https://www.tiktok.com/@wariwariway?

You can find the Kigu Talk podcast at:

https://www.twitch.tv/kigutalk/

https://open.spotify.com/show/5KgTE0akVMTIwcfPNT1Htb

https://www.instagram.com/kigutalk/

https://twitter.com/kigutalk

Central Floridian Ashley aka Ashley Hime Cosplay on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

We kick things off with Sailor Moon. before talking about Studio Ghibli movies. From there, we talk about The Legend of Zelda franchise before talking about Cosplay.

You can find Ashley at:

https://www.instagram.com/ashleyhimecosplay/

https://www.facebook.com/AshleyHimeCosplay

https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleyhimecosplay?

You can find Sailor Guardians of Central Florida at:

https://www.instagram.com/sailorguardianscentralflorida/

https://www.facebook.com/SailorGuardiansofCentralFlorida

Ellie aka EG.Cosplay on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms!

We start off with a discussion about Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. From fantasy to Sci-Fi, we move to Star Trek. We discuss a lot of the franchise but primarily talk about the Original Series and Next Generation. Then we go into the realm of Marvel and Disney before rounding things off with a conversation about cosplay.

You can find Ellie at:

https://www.instagram.com/eg.cosplay/

https://www.tiktok.com/@eg.cosplay?

Nicole aka Mommadubz on Twitch joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

We first discuss the TV series Outlander followed by webcomic Lore Olympus. After this, we talk video games and how she got involved in streaming on Twitch and being a community based streamer.

You can find Nicole at:

https://www.twitch.tv/mommadubz

https://twitter.com/mommadubz

A little over one year has passed since Drew aka DrewBearded first appeared on the podcast. He's returned to the podcast for a good discussion on his Twitch gaming and streaming in 2020.

We first catch up on some topics from his first episode including what shows his daughter is currently watching. Then we dive into some of his game choices on Twitch in 2020. We talk about Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Paper Mario: The Origami King, Final Fantasy X, Among Us and Fortnite. Drew also talks about using his platform to raise money for a number of charities over the year that was 2020.

We wrap up with a discussion about where DrewBearded as a Twitch channel and brand is heading in the future.

You can find Drew at:

https://www.twitch.tv/drewbearded

https://linktr.ee/Drewbearded

You can listen to his original episode here:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-161-drew-orozco-aka-drewbearded

Long time friend, previous guest and author Eden Royce returns to the podcast to talk about her debut novel, Root Magic!

We do an overview on what Root Magic is. We talk about Eden's personal influences from her family along with her ancestry and culture of the Gullah-Geechee nation and how they're woven into the characters and story. Eden talks about how the story came about and became what it is today and we talk about what her future plans are!

You can buy Root Magic at:

Indiebound - https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780062899576

Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Root-Magic-Eden-Royce/dp/0062899570/

Download the Educator's Guide for Classroom Use here:

https://www.walden.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/RootMagicEducatorsGuide.pdf

You can find Eden at:

http://edenroyce.com/

https://twitter.com/EdenRoyce

https://www.instagram.com/edenroycebooks/

You can listen to Eden's previous podcast episodes here:

Episode 2: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-2-eden-royce

One Year Anniversary: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/one-year-anniversary-special-with-jachelle-overstreet-eden-royce-ginny-not-weasley-cosplay-bailey-vea-and-andie-jay

Women in Tabletop Gaming special episode: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/15-eden-royce-women-in-tabletop-gaming-month

Dusty, one half of the Twitch streaming duo of Our Radiant Gaming, joins me to talk about some of his favorite fandoms.

We kick things off talking about the Marvel Universe. We talk about the comics and the movies, how he got into the comics, some of his favorite movies and what he's looking forward to.

From there, we transition to video games. Dusty got a late start playing video games. We talk about how his partner, Ashley, got him into modern games. From Pokemon and Animal Crossing, to Legend of Zelda and some of the retro classics he's interested in.

Lastly, we talk about how he and Ashley decided to get into streaming on Twitch and how their first year has been.

You can find Dusty at:

https://www.twitch.tv/ourradiantgaming

https://www.instagram.com/ourradiantgaming/

https://twitter.com/ORadiantGaming

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSSW9fd3jjjP98F66KbSphQ 

Fellow Central Floridian Zemi aka Lady Zemi Cosplay joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

We kick off with the media conglomerate that is Marvel, Star Wars and Disney. From favorite characters and movies and everything in between, we cover a lot of ground in the House of Mouse. From there, we talk about video games and then we wrap up with a great conversation about Cosplay.

You can find Zemi at:

https://www.instagram.com/ladyzemi_cosplay/

https://www.tiktok.com/@ladyzemi_cosplay

Kicking off 2021, Mother Gamer takes some time off of streaming on Twitch to talk to us about some of her favorite fandoms.

Mother Gamer first starts off with how she got into one of the longest running fandoms out there, Doctor Who. From there we talk about knitting and then video games. Finally we wrap up with talking about her journey into Twitch streaming.

You can find Mother Gamer at:

https://www.twitch.tv/mothergamer

https://www.instagram.com/mothergamer28/

https://twitter.com/MotherGamer28

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf0lpUllfjs2msQmdZe4Bhw

2020. What a year for Fandom. Some fandoms have ended. Others have been started. Movie theaters closed, conventions cancelled. Yet, fandom marches on.

Jachelle Overstreet returns yet again as we take a look back on some of our favorites that have ended and others we've gotten into. We talk about movie theaters and conventions. We go off in tangents and we talk about what we could be looking forward to in 2021.

We talk about shows: The Good Place, Schitt's Creek, Dash and Lily, Julie and the Phantoms and Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir.

Join us for the final Tales from the Fandom episode for 2020. We'll be back in January with more new episodes with new (and returning) guests. Keep an eye on the Tales from the Fandom Facebook page and Twitter for current information and as always, thank you. Thank you for listening to this podcast!

You can find Jachelle at:

https://www.instagram.com/sugarshocking/

You can find her cats Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/droidelaire/

You can listen to Jachelle's previous episodes here:

Episode 1: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-1-jachelle-overstreet

Ghostbusters Special: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/ghostbusters-special-with-jachelle-overstreet-and-chelsea-doyle

One Year Anniversary Special: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/one-year-anniversary-special-with-jachelle-overstreet-eden-royce-ginny-not-weasley-cosplay-bailey-vea-and-andie-jay

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Special: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/harry-potter-20th-anniversary-special

Book Trek: The Iron Druid Chronicles - Grimoire of the Lamb 0.4: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/book-trek-04-iron-druid-chronicles-grimoire-of-the-lamb

Book Trek: The Iron Druid Chronicles - Hounded 1.0: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/book-trek-the-iron-druid-chronicles-hounded-10

Book Trek: The Iron Druid Chronicles - Hexed 2.0: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/book-trek-the-iron-druid-chronicles-hexed-20

Book Trek: The Iron Druid Chronicles - Hammered 3.0: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/book-trek-the-iron-druid-chronicles-hammered-30

Leverage 10th Anniversary Special: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/leverage-10th-anniversary-special

Four Year Anniversary Special:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/four-year-anniversary-special-with-jachelle-overstreet

Mentioned in discussion:

Ben Brainard: https://www.youtube.com/user/brainben2525

Thermians from Utah: https://www.facebook.com/thermians

Cocoa Sugar Cosplay joins me to talk a number of different fandoms!

We first dive in with Steven Universe. We cover the show, the movie and Steven Universe Future. From the characters to story arcs and everything in between.

From there, we talk about DC Animated TV Shows like Batman, Justice League, Batman Beyond and more.

We then move on to the Assassin's Creed video game franchise. We cover the games and stories, characters, and the game matching up with real world locations.

Lastly, we talk Cosplay. From how long she's been cosplaying, her favorite cosplays and what she is planning for the future.

You can find Cocoa Sugar Cosplay at:

https://www.instagram.com/cocoasugarcosplay/

https://www.facebook.com/Cocoa-Sugar-Cosplay-106362457804781

https://linktr.ee/cocoasugarcosplay

Episode 200! Brooke aka TattedKhaleesi on Instagram joins me to cover a number of different fandoms!

We first talk about the DC Universe. From getting her first start with comics, to getting into the DC Universe of animated shows/movies like Young Justice and Flashpoint, the movies like Wonder Woman and Justice League, the TV shows like Titans and so much more. Brooke talks about her favorite characters, teams and who'd be on her Justice League.

We switch over to Game of Thrones, which she derives her Instagram name from. Learn how Brooke got into the series, what she thought of the ending, her favorite house and what this show means to her.

We wrap up with a conversation about cosplay - sprinkled in during the first two topics, we take a full dive into armor building, her drive and desire within the hobby, photography and so much more.

You can find Brooke at:

https://www.instagram.com/tattedkhaleesi/

https://www.facebook.com/Tatted-Khaleesi-Cosplay-103901471514284/

https://www.tiktok.com/@tattedkhaleesi

https://linktr.ee/tattedkhaleesi

Tyler Riley joins me for the latest podcast episode where we talk fandom!

We do a deep discussion into the world of the WWE Professional Wrestling during the Attitude Era. We look fondly back at the wrestlers and storylines of that time along with our thoughts of the current WWE product.

After that, we talk about the Hercule Poirot fandom, from books and movies along with the Amateur Detective Club Podcast and what they talk about and cover.

You can find Tyler at:

https://twitter.com/itsTylerRiley

https://www.instagram.com/itstylerriley/

You can find the Amateur Detective Club Podcast at:

https://anchor.fm/adcpod

https://www.facebook.com/adcpod/

https://www.instagram.com/adcpod/

https://twitter.com/ADCPod

Victoria returns to expand on our original discussion about horror movies from her previous episode!

We dive in and talk all about horror movies. From the classics like Jaws, Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street and the Alien franchise to recent movies like Us, Mother, Jennifer's Body and the Descent.

We do have a sidebar discussion about the Netflix series, Black Mirror.

We talk about some of her favorite horror protagonists, have a discussion about the final girl trope, and what the future of horror movies could be.

You can find Victoria at:

https://www.instagram.com/spookydied/

https://linktr.ee/spookylived

You can listen to her previous episode here:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-184-victoria-aka-cosplayspooky

Jonathan Belle joins me to talk some of his favorite fandoms. We discuss the one he may be most known for, Superman. After a great discussion about the Man of Steel, we dive into Full Metal Alchemist. Mingled among FMA we talk a bit about My Hero Academia and a few other anime. From there, we wrap up with a discussion about cosplay and photography.

You can find Jonathan at:

https://jonathanbelleofficial.com/

https://www.instagram.com/jonathanbelle/

https://twitter.com/jonathanbelle

https://www.tiktok.com/@iamjonathanbelle

https://www.youtube.com/c/JonathanBelle/videos

One year has passed and Joshua aka HylianDescent of Hyrule Gaming Group returns to the podcast. This episode is a bit of a departure as we catch up and chat about the past year.

We cover the path from Affiliate to Partner on Twitch, Animal Crossing: New Horizons and the influence its had on Twitch and streaming in general, along with the Hyrule Gaming Group community. We also talk about how his plans changed and what his future plans are.

You can find Joshua at:

https://www.twitch.tv/hyrulegaminggroup

https://twitter.com/HyruleGG

https://www.instagram.com/hyrulegg/

https://t.co/4kqVCNPl1r?amp=1

You can listen to his first episode here:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-156-joshua-aka-hylian-descent-of-hyrule-gaming-group

Persephiroth comes from the Twitterverse as we talk all about video games and tabletop roleplaying!

We dive in first to the Persona video game franchise. We discuss the latest game along with its predecessors. From there, we discuss the Playstation classic, Legend of Mana. Afterwards, we talk about the Dragon Age franchise and its influence on video game RPG's.

Lastly, we talk tabletop roleplaying games. From how she got into them, her thoughts about DMing and crafting a world and story and one of her current projects, Fast Times at D&D High.

You can find Persephiroth at:

https://twitter.com/Persephiroth

https://www.instagram.com/persephiroth/

You can find Fast Times at D&D High at:

https://fasttimesdnd.com/

https://fasttimesdnd.podbean.com/

https://twitter.com/FastTimesDnD

https://www.instagram.com/fasttimesdnd/

https://www.patreon.com/FastTimesDnD

Lexi aka LexiChu Cosplay joins me to talk a variety of fandoms in a nearly 90 minute episode!

We first kick things off with MMORPG's. We go back to games like Ragnarok Online before discussing World of Warcraft and Guild Wars 2.

From there, we have book recommendations including Brandon Sanderson's The Way of Kings and Nevernight by Jay Kristoff. We also discuss trashy romance novels!

After that, we talk about their interest in tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons and Pathfinder.

We wrap things up with a discussion about Cosplay.

You can find LexiChu at:

https://www.instagram.com/lexichuchu/

https://twitter.com/Lexi_chu_chu

https://www.patreon.com/lexichuchu

Z aka SailorMoonTurtle joins me on my Fandom Friday live show on GetVokl. We discuss the latest announcement from Netflix and Rick Riordan. The Kane Chronicles being adapted into movies! We discuss the book series, its relationship to the Riordanverse and fandom and what we'd like to see.

You can find Z at:

https://www.instagram.com/sailormoonturtle/

https://www.tiktok.com/@sailormoonturtle

You can find me live every Friday at 6pm EST on the GetVokl platform here:

https://getvokl.com/channel/tales-from-the-fandom

Author and Game Designer Olivia Hill joins me to talk some of her favorite fandoms!

We kick things off with a conversation about the TV show Leverage. We talk about the old show and even discuss the upcoming series. Then we switch gears and discuss one of the most influential anime series in Pop Culture, Gundam.

From there, we discuss tabletop roleplaying games and her work in the industry. Lastly, we discuss iHunt which is not only a roleplaying game but a series of novels as well.

You can find Olivia at:

https://twitter.com/machineiv

https://www.instagram.com/ihuntrpg/

https://www.facebook.com/oliviahillauthor/

You can find iHunt and Machine Age Productions at:

https://ihunt.fun/

https://machineage.tokyo/

https://twitter.com/MachineAgeInc

https://www.patreon.com/machineage

Twitch streamer and artist Roszipou joins me from Quebec to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

We start off with a discussion about Cardcaptor Sakura. Then Roszipou talks to me about Pokemon in all forms - TV show and video games. From there, we discuss how she got involved in streaming on Twitch. Not only does Roszipou stream video games on Twitch, but she also shares her art process on Twitch. We talk about when she got into doing art and what she does now in the art world.

Interested in finding Roszipou? Check out the links below!

https://roszipou.weebly.com/

https://www.twitch.tv/roszipou/

https://twitter.com/roszipou

https://www.instagram.com/rosz.bd/

https://www.instagram.com/roszipou/

https://www.patreon.com/roszipou

Brad Carter of BnB Anime Podcast comes to join me and talk about some his favorite fandoms.

We dive into two long time franchises. First, we explore Dragonball. We follow that up with Metal Gear. After discussing these, we talk about streaming video games on Twitch. We end with discussing anime and BnB Anime Podcast, which he co-hosts with Blue Lavander.

You can find Brad at:

https://www.instagram.com/bradcartergaming/

https://www.twitch.tv/bradcartergaming

You can find BnB Anime Podcast at:

https://www.bnbanime.com/

https://www.instagram.com/bnbanime/

https://twitter.com/bnbanime

You can listen to co-host Blue Lavander's episode here:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-145-blue-lavander

Brad Carter of BnB Anime Podcast comes to join me and talk about some his favorite fandoms.

We dive into two long time franchises. First, we explore Dragonball. We follow that up with Metal Gear. After discussing these, we talk about streaming video games on Twitch. We end with discussing anime and BnB Anime Podcast, which he co-hosts with Blue Lavander.

You can find Brad at:

https://www.instagram.com/bradcartergaming/

https://www.twitch.tv/bradcartergaming

You can find BnB Anime Podcast at:

https://www.bnbanime.com/

https://www.instagram.com/bnbanime/

https://twitter.com/bnbanime

You can listen to co-host Blue Lavander's episode here:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-145-blue-lavander

Reina Valentine Cosplay joins me on my live show on GetVokl. We discuss the week in Fandom news and then talk about last week's DC Fandome and the cancelled DragonCon.

You can find Reina at:

https://www.instagram.com/reinavalentinecosplay/

https://twitter.com/iReinaValentine

https://www.facebook.com/Reina-Valentine-Cosplay-390104724447953/

You can find me live every Friday at 6pm EST on the GetVokl platform here:

https://getvokl.com/channel/tales-from-the-fandom

Makayla aka Your Friendly Neighborhood Blerd joins me to talk about a variety of fandom.

We start off with Doctor Who before venturing into the world of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. From there, we talk about Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Then we talk about her now launched blog, Your Friendly Neighborhood Blerd.

You can find Makayla at:

https://www.instagram.com/yourfriendlyneighborhoodblerd/

https://yourfriendlyneighborhoodblerd.weebly.com/

Formerly at: https://medium.com/@friendlyneighborhoodblerd

Stryfe the Warrior joins me on the Fandom Friday live show. We talk about the Fandom News of the Week. Then we talk about Professional Wrestling. From WWE to AEW, classics from NWA, WCW and WWF days and so much more.

You can find Stryfe at:

https://www.twitch.tv/stryfethewarrior

https://twitter.com/stryfetwarrior

https://www.instagram.com/stryfethewarrior/

You can find me live every Friday at 6pm EST on the GetVokl platform here:

https://getvokl.com/channel/tales-from-the-fandom

Risa aka SushiShenpai joins me to discuss some of her favorite fandoms.

We start off by discussing the long running Final Fantasy franchise.  Then we talk about the anime series, Naruto. From there, we venture into the Studio Ghibli movies by Hayao Miyazaki. Lastly, we discuss cosplay.

You can find Risa at:

https://www.instagram.com/sushishenpai/

https://twitter.com/reesha_san

Eve Radium Addamz joins me on the Fandom Friday liveshow. We talk about the Fandom News of the Week. Then we talk about Disabilities and Fandom.

You can find Eve at:

https://www.instagram.com/e.v.e.exe/

Mentioned on the show:

Marrow: http://www.marrowpdx.org/

Dang Heckin Nerdy Drag:

https://dang-heckin-nerdy-drag.square.site/

https://www.facebook.com/DangHeckinNerdyDrag

You can find me live every Friday at 6pm EST on the GetVokl platform here:

https://getvokl.com/channel/tales-from-the-fandom

Minna Reilly of The Magpies Actual Play Podcast joins me to talk some of her favorite fandoms.

We start off with a discussion of Star Wars. We talk about her favorite characters, favorite movies and what draws her to the Star Wars universe.

From there, Minna recommends Clockwork Boys by T. Kingfisher. We then discuss how she got involved with Tabletop Roleplaying Games and what kind of games she prefers.

Then we wrap up with a discussion about the Blades in the Dark actual play podcast she's a part of, The Magpies. Minna also talks about being a part of the The Compleat Discography, a Discworld Fancast.

You can find Minna at:

https://twitter.com/mynaminnarr

https://archiveofourown.org/users/minnabird/pseuds/minnabird

You can find The Magpies Podcast at:

http://magpiespodcast.net/

https://twitter.com/magpies_pod

You can find The Compleat Discography Fancast at:

https://www.compleatdiscography.page/

https://twitter.com/Atuin_Pod

Zharia aka SailorMoonTurtle returns on my live show on GetVokl. We discuss the week in Fandom news and then talk about Studio Ghibli Movies and the Power Rangers TV shows.

You can find Zharia at:

https://www.instagram.com/sailormoonturtle/

https://www.tiktok.com/@sailormoonturtle

You can find me live every Friday at 6pm EST on the GetVokl platform here:

https://getvokl.com/channel/tales-from-the-fandom

Serena Scott aka Awkward Turtle Cosplay returns to the podcast after 3 years. We catch up and talk about some new fandoms!

We talk about getting into writing and coding stories for mobile storytelling apps, like Episode. Serena talks about what the process is like, how much time it takes, how her stories got popular and so much more. It's a fascinating look at the behind the scenes working of how those stories are created.

From there, we talk about another new fandom - Fire Emblem: Three Houses. She talks about how she first got exposed to the fandom, how much she enjoys the game, her playthroughs and more.

Finally, we return to Cosplay and discuss some of her current works, some trials and tribulations while crafting and what she's working on now.

You can listen to Serena's original episode at:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-76-serena-scott-aka-awkward-turtle-cosplay

You can find Serena at:

https://www.instagram.com/awkwardturtlecosplay/

https://www.facebook.com/serenascottcosplay/

https://www.instagram.com/episode.serena/

https://linktr.ee/episode.serena

**Note** There are audio issues and our voices are not synced. I'm hoping to resolve this issue in a few days.

Bailey Wolfe (aka BB Wolfe) joins me on my live show on GetVokl. We discuss the week in Fandom news and then talk about video games and tabletop roleplaying games.

You can find Bailey at:

http://bbwolfevox.com/

https://twitter.com/BBWolfeVox

https://www.twitch.tv/bbwolfe

https://www.facebook.com/IamBBWolfe

https://www.patreon.com/bbwolfe

You can find me live every Friday at 6pm EST on the GetVokl platform here:

https://getvokl.com/channel/tales-from-the-fandom

After discovering her wonderful cosplays on Instagram, Farheen Azam joins me to discuss some of her favorite fandoms.

We start off with a discussion about the TV series, Digimon! Farheen talks to me about how she got into that series, the continuation, movies and the upcoming series.

Farheen then talks about how she got into the latest Fire Emblem series, Fire Emblem: Three Houses. We talk about the length of game, favorite characters and more.

She then talks to me about some different anime and manga recommendations and then we talk all about Cosplay.

You can find Farheen at:

https://www.instagram.com/azamcos/

https://twitter.com/azamcos1

JV the Black Canary joins me on my live show on GetVokl. We discuss the week in Fandom news and then talk about female led comic book movies. Our discussions range from Wonder Woman to Birds of Prey, Elektra and more.

You can find JV the Black Canary at:

https://twitter.com/RedBlaqueGolden

http://wannabefilmbuffs.com/

https://twitter.com/FilmBuffsPod

https://twitter.com/AHorrorBorealis

https://twitter.com/CreepyPod

https://twitter.com/RedWingPod

You can find me live every Friday at 6pm EST on the GetVokl platform here:

https://getvokl.com/channel/tales-from-the-fandom

Jireh Lee Cosplay joins me to discuss Fandom after stumbling across her excellent Rose Tico cosplay!

We start off talking about Star Wars. We then switch to one of the newer Sci-Fi franchises to take off, The Expanse. From there, we talk about tabletop roleplaying actual play podcasts and end with a discussion on Cosplay.

You can find Jireh at:

https://www.instagram.com/jirehleecosplay/

**Note** There are audio issues and our voices are not synced. I'm hoping to resolve this issue in a few days.

Reina Valentine Cosplay joins me on my live show on GetVokl. We discuss the week in Fandom news and then talk about Game of Thrones / A Song of Ice and Fire. We discuss characters, plot and changes from book to movie and how perceptions can be changed and influenced.

You can find Reina at:

https://www.instagram.com/reinavalentinecosplay/

https://twitter.com/ReinaVCosplay

https://www.facebook.com/Reina-Valentine-Cosplay-390104724447953/

You can find me live every Friday at 6pm EST on the GetVokl platform here:

https://getvokl.com/channel/tales-from-the-fandom

Kris Lozano returns to discuss the 15th Anniversary of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Kris and I talk about how we both got into the series, along with discussions about the characters, the story and its impact in the Fandom culture. We discuss its sequel, The Legend of Korra and reflect on that series along with discussing a few of the plot points that happen in the comics.

From Aang to Katara, Uncle Iroh to Zuko, Korra, Avatar Kyoshi, relationships and a discussion on the legacy and influence of this Fandom, we dive into all of it.

You can currently watch Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix.

You can find Kris at:

https://www.instagram.com/cafe.contessa/

You can listen to her previous episode where we talked about Final Fantasy, Disney, Kingdom Hearts and Cosplay here:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-174-kris-lozano

**Note** There are audio issues and our voices are not synced. I'm hoping to resolve this issue in a few days but the discussion is what's most important.

Zharia aka SailorMoonTurtle joins me on my live show on GetVokl. We discuss the week in Fandom news and then talk about Black Lives Matter and representation in Fandom. We discuss representation, cosplay and Disney's representation over the years.

We do also discuss Saturday morning cartoons we grew up on.

You can find Zharia at:

https://www.instagram.com/sailormoonturtle/

https://www.tiktok.com/@sailormoonturtle

You can find me live every Friday at 6pm EST on the GetVokl platform here:

https://getvokl.com/channel/tales-from-the-fandom

Victoria, self dubbed Fandom Pirate, joins me from California to discuss some of her favorite fandoms.

We first kick things off with one of the most lore heavy Fandoms in video game franchises - Kingdom Hearts. After that, we delve into the Horror movie genre spanning a discussion of assorted horror movies and genres within the horror movie fandom. We wrap things up with a discussion of Cosplay.

You can find Victoria at:

https://www.instagram.com/spookydied/

https://linktr.ee/spookylived

Isabella Jones joins me for my third live show on the GetVokl platform. We talk about the latest in Fandom news, then discuss Hamilton, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, and 90 Day Fiancee.

You can find Isabella at:

https://www.facebook.com/52IsabellaJones/

https://twitter.com/Isakills

https://www.instagram.com/52isabellajones/

You can find me live every Friday at 6pm EST on the GetVokl platform here:

https://getvokl.com/channel/tales-from-the-fandom

Sarah beams in from the Twitterverse to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

We talk about the Star Trek franchise, The Magicians TV series and Netflix's Locke and Key series. Sarah also talks about starting her own fanzine, Star Trek Quarterly.

You can find Sarah at:

https://twitter.com/sarahmiyoko

You can find Star Trek Quarterly at:

https://www.facebook.com/startrekquarterly/

https://twitter.com/StarTrekQtrly

Joined by returning guest (and first guest on the live show) Tonia Thompson of the Nightlight podcast, we kick off the second Fandom Friday episode!

We discuss some recent announcements of upcoming TV shows and movies. Then we talk Black Mirror, The Twilight Zone, and Netflix's upcoming reboot of Unsolved Mysteries. We also talk about the Nightlight Podcast - what it is, how it came to be and how to get involved.

You can find Tonia at:

https://twitter.com/missdefying

https://www.facebook.com/toniathompsonwriter/

Episode 126: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-126-tonia-thompson-of-nightlight-podcast

You can find Nightlight Podcast at:

https://nightlightpod.com/

https://twitter.com/NightlightPod

https://www.patreon.com/nightlightpod

https://www.facebook.com/nightlightpod/

You can find me every Friday at 6pm EST on the GetVokl platform here:

https://getvokl.com/channel/tales-from-the-fandom

Artist and Creator Aaron Radney joins me to talk all about his favorite fandoms as well as what he creates!

We dive into a discussion about the long running collectible card game, Magic: The Gathering. Not only does Aaron play but through his work, he helps new and returning players get into the game.

Aaron then talks to me about MV Media (publisher of Afrofuturism, Sword and Soul, Steamfunk and more) and the larger works of Black Speculative Fiction/Fantasy.

Then we talk about tabletop roleplaying games from how he got into TTRPG's and his experiences. Aaron then talks to me about his work as an artist and creator from his original desire of being a comic creator to his current work and his future goals.

You can find Aaron at:

https://www.aaronradney.com/

https://www.facebook.com/aradneyart/

https://www.instagram.com/aaron_radney/

https://twitter.com/aaron_radney

https://www.patreon.com/aaronradney

You can find MV Media at:

https://www.mvmediaatl.com/

Books mentioned in the episode include:

Griots: Sisters of the Spear - https://www.mvmediaatl.com/product-page/griots-sisters-of-the-spear-epub

Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi

The Rage of Dragon by Evan Winter

The first live show streamed on GetVokl.com! Streamed live at 6pm EST every Friday for their Fandom Friday block. No edits, no guests. Just me, talking for nearly an hour!

I primarily talk about 2 of Netflix's animated shows: Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts and The Hollow. I then talk about the upcoming Percy Jackson series on Disney Plus along with the announcement that the Animorphs book series is being turned into a movie.

Then, I ramble about Jurassic Park, my June guests and a little bit more.

You can find me every Friday at 6pm EST on the GetVokl platform here:

https://getvokl.com/channel/tales-from-the-fandom

Marissa aka RiptideFirebender on Instagram joins me to talk about fandom!

We jump right into Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series, along with covering the Riordanverse as a whole. From there, Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra are talked about. We discuss The Hunger Games franchise and then wrap things up with Cosplay.

You can find Marissa at:

https://www.instagram.com/riptidefirebender/

https://www.tiktok.com/@riptidefirebender

https://www.wattpad.com/user/riptidefirebender

Roxie aka GalaxyyFairy on Instagram joins me to talk about a number of her favorite fandoms.

We discuss the Tangled franchise, which covers the movie and the TV series. Then we jump into Netflix's reboot of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. This episode was recorded prior to the final season being released, so we speculate on what may happen during the final season.

After She-Ra, we transition to Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse and then we talk Cosplay with a discussion about being a black cosplayer.

You can find Roxie at:

https://www.instagram.com/galaxyyfairy/

https://twitter.com/Pop_Roxie_

https://www.tiktok.com/@galaxyfairy

https://www.instagram.com/poproxiephotography/

Tales from the Fandom turns 4! The first episode released on June 6, 2016 and now here we are - 4 years later. First (and most prolific) guest, Jachelle Overstreet returns to the podcast for her 10th episode.

We cover fandoms new and old. We discuss Star Trek: The Next Generation, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Schitt's Creek and Leverage.

You can find Jachelle at:

https://www.instagram.com/sugarshocking/

You can listen to Jachelle's previous episodes here:

Episode 1: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-1-jachelle-overstreet

Ghostbusters Special: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/ghostbusters-special-with-jachelle-overstreet-and-chelsea-doyle

One Year Anniversary Special: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/one-year-anniversary-special-with-jachelle-overstreet-eden-royce-ginny-not-weasley-cosplay-bailey-vea-and-andie-jay

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Special: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/harry-potter-20th-anniversary-special

Book Trek: The Iron Druid Chronicles - Grimoire of the Lamb 0.4: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/book-trek-04-iron-druid-chronicles-grimoire-of-the-lamb

Book Trek: The Iron Druid Chronicles - Hounded 1.0: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/book-trek-the-iron-druid-chronicles-hounded-10

Book Trek: The Iron Druid Chronicles - Hexed 2.0: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/book-trek-the-iron-druid-chronicles-hexed-20

Book Trek: The Iron Druid Chronicles - Hammered 3.0: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/book-trek-the-iron-druid-chronicles-hammered-30

Leverage 10th Anniversary Special: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/leverage-10th-anniversary-special

Almost 3 1/2 years later, Sara Moni returns to the podcast as we catch up and discuss old and new fandoms.

We revisit one of her favorite fandoms, the X-Men and talk about the TV series Legion. We also talk a bit about Brian K. Vaughn's Saga comic series.

Then it's all new fandoms as Sara talks about Umbrella Academy, Lore Olympus and Snotgirl. Then we discuss cosplay and how Sara has expanded her repertoire and improved her skills since last we talked.

You can find Sara at:

https://www.instagram.com/saramonicosplay/

https://www.facebook.com/SaraMonicosplay

https://twitter.com/KrayolaKid

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-28-sara-moni

Outlander Season 5 aired its final episode on May 10, 2020 and Amanda returns to talk about the whole of Season 5.

Content Warning: Discussions of Rape and Sexual Violence

We talk about what happened to the characters over the course of 12 episodes, the storylines that moved through the season, some deaths and some episodes/plots that we had issues with. Amanda also provides some guidance on what we may see in the upcoming Season 6 (scheduled for a 2021 release)

You can find Amanda at:

https://www.instagram.com/ana.leigh/

https://www.facebook.com/Analeighcosplay/

https://twitter.com/AnaleighCosplay

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-49-analeigh-of-analeigh-cosplay

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/outlander-preview-with-amanda

You can find Fairy Skye at:

https://www.facebook.com/FairestSkye/

https://www.fairestskye.com/

https://www.instagram.com/fairestskyecastle/

Tori joins me from the podcast's home state of Florida to talk a number of different fandoms.

We explore the long running franchises of Final Fantasy and Fire Emblem series, exploring old and new titles. Tori also talks to me about the new video game series, Pillars of Eternity. We wrap up with a conversation about tabletop roleplaying games.

You can find Tori at:

https://twitter.com/ToriCarlini

Our first guest from South America, Francita Soto joins me from Chile to talk fandom!

We start off with talking about the Hannibal TV series and mixing in some of the Mindhunter TV series as well. From there, Francita talks to me about LGBT fiction including a discussion on Casey McQuiston's book, Red, White & Royal Blue. We also discuss fanfic in the realm of LGBT fiction. A discussion of Olivia Hill's iHunt series follows along with talk about the upcoming RPG based on it. Finally, we talk tabletop roleplaying games!

You can find Francita at:

https://www.behance.net/francitasoto

https://www.etsy.com/shop/byfrancitadesigns

https://twitter.com/byfrancita

https://www.instagram.com/byfrancita/

You can find the San Jenaro Co-Op at:

https://twitter.com/sanjenarocoop

You can find Basilisk Online at:

https://www.basiliskonline.net/

You can find more information about Olivia Hill's iHunt series at:

http://ihunt.fun/

After following each other on Twitter, Noir Enigma joins me to discuss some of his favorite fandoms. Prepare for laughs that may just make you cry!

We discuss the Highlander franchise (TV Series and Movie) along with the rebooted Netflix TV Series, Lost in Space. After that, the Devil May Cry franchise is discussed before we talk about Tabletop Roleplaying Games.

You can find Noir Enigma at:

https://twitter.com/Noirenigma

https://www.instagram.com/noirenigma/

Ashley aka Sailor Geek Cosplay joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms and cosplay.

We first talk about the Disney TV series, Tangled: The Series (or Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure) followed up with another Disney series, the reboot of Ducktales. Then we discuss the Star Wars TV series, The Mandalorian.

After talking TV, Ashley talks to me about Cosplay.

You can find Ashley at:

https://www.instagram.com/sailorgeekcosplay/

https://twitter.com/thesailorgeek

Tiktok: Sailorgeek

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUbzXNPYVje3koWwYEqxyUg

Previous guest Lauren aka Lauren Does Cosplay & Owner of In The Reads joins me for another Unpopular Opinion episode. This episode, Lauren tackles the Game of Thrones final season. Her unpopular opinion? That the final season was good.

Lauren walks us through making her case. We cover story arcs, characters and their characterizations in the final season, some "this was good BUT...." and more. It's a well balanced and fun episode and we hope you enjoy it.

You can find Lauren at:

https://www.instagram.com/laurendoescosplay/

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-160-lauren-of-lauren-does-cosplay-and-in-the-reads

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/unpopular-opinion-the-hobbit-movie-trilogy

You can find In The Reads at:

https://www.instagram.com/in.the.reads/

https://inthereads.com/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/InTheReads

David teams with his wife, Michelle, to discuss their latest binge watch: The Boys. Available on Amazon Prime, The Boys focuses on a small team of vigilantes fighting back against superheroes that have been abusing their powers.

We talk about whether we liked the show, some of our favorite characters,  and we go into some of the things to expect from the series.

Like this format? Let me know via Twitter, Facebook or email. Have a binge watching suggestion? Let me know!

After finding some of her wonderful cosplay photos on Instagram, Kris Lozano joins me to talk about her favorite fandoms.

We first discuss the long running video game franchise, Final Fantasy before diving into the massive Disney fandom. We also touch on the bridge between Final Fantasy and Disney - Kingdom Hearts. We wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay.

You can find Kris at:

https://www.instagram.com/cafe.contessa/

Leona joins me to discuss a number of her fandoms. We first dive into the Marvel Universe, discussing movies, TV shows, comics and video games. Then we discuss the MTV TV series, Teen Wolf. Leona talks about getting into Tabletop Roleplaying Games and then she talks about her freelancing consulting work.

You can find Leona at:

https://twitter.com/TheLeonaMaple

https://theleonamaple.wordpress.com/

Holly aka Hyrule Holly on Twitch joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

After getting to know her via Hyrule Gaming Group, I started following her on her channel. We start off talking about The Legend of Zelda franchise and Star Wars before discussing classic literature. Holly then talks about getting into Twitch streaming, what she plays on her stream and more.

You can find Hyrule Holly at:

https://www.twitch.tv/hyruleholly

https://twitter.com/hyruleholly

https://www.instagram.com/hyrule.holly/

Returning to the podcast after three years, Mayanna Berrin comes back to talk to me about some of her older fandoms, some new fandoms and updates us about her life!

Mayanna was on Episode 47 and we talked about a number of fandoms. This time, Mayanna and I catch up and talk about the recent happenings of Steven Universe and Legend of Zelda. Then we switch gears to newer fandoms including Detroit: Become Human and Untitled Goose Game.

Mayanna then tells us of her move from Orlando to California, working in the entertainment industry and more.

You can find Mayanna at:

https://www.instagram.com/mayannaberrin/

https://twitter.com/Bemayanna

You can listen to Mayanna's original episode at:

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-47-mayanna-berrin

Writer, Director and Producer Dean Devlin (Stargate, Independence Day, Leverage, The Librarians) joins me to talk about his new show, Almost Paradise.

Almost Paradise reunites Devlin and actor Christian Kane for their third outing. We talk about his inspiration behind Almost Paradise, shooting in the Philippines, working along Christian Kane, some of his early influences, current shows he enjoys and his guilty pleasures.

Watch Almost Paradise on WGNA (WGN America) starting on March 30th at 10pm EST / 9pm CST

Special thanks to the Long Con Podcast for some questions. You can find their previous show covering Leverage (available via direct download) at:

http://jachelle.libsyn.com/

And their new show at:

https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/longconpodcast

Samantha Richelle joins me for a special episode to talk about her new TV Series, Almost Paradise. Richelle plays Kai Mendoza, the youngest person ever to make Detective in the Cebu police force and is considered the heart of the team.

We talk about Almost Paradise, getting her start in fashion and transitioning into acting, influences on her acting career and her hopes for the future.

Watch Almost Paradise on WGNA (WGN America) starting on March 30th at 10pm EST / 9pm CST

Christian Kane, actor (Leverage, Angel, The Librarians) and musician joins me for a special episode to talk about his new TV Series, Almost Paradise. Kane plays Alex Walker, a retired DEA agent who moves to the Philippines and gets pulled back into a world of dangerous people and situations.

We talk about Almost Paradise, along with his work on Angel, Leverage, The Librarians, his acting, music and more. Find out what show he grew up watching along with shows he currently is into. All this and more!

Watch Almost Paradise on WGNA (WGN America) starting on March 30th at 10pm EST / 9pm CST

Special thanks to the Long Con Podcast for some questions. You can find their previous show covering Leverage (available via direct download) at:

http://jachelle.libsyn.com/

And their new show at:

https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/longconpodcast

After nearly three years, Licia Rei aka Kiss a Frog Cosplay joins me to talk fandom!

We cover Sailor Moon, Star Wars, the Destiny video game franchise and Cosplay.

You can find Licia at:

https://www.facebook.com/KissaFrogCosplay/

https://twitter.com/LiciaRei

https://www.instagram.com/missliciarenae/

We continue our stay in Florida with our next guest, artist Josh Bauer.

Josh and I cover Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in the wide variety of forms, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Josh also talks to me about how he got started in art, his art style, accomplishments and more.

You can find Josh at:

https://www.jbauerartshop.com/

https://www.instagram.com/jbauerart/

https://twitter.com/JBauerart

https://www.facebook.com/JBauerart

https://www.facebook.com/groups/227080191156705/

In the latest episode, fellow Floridian Snarky Jay Cosplay joins me to talk about a number of her fandoms.

We talk about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Star Wars, a variety of video games from the past and currently played games and Cosplay.

You can find Snarky Jay Cosplay at:

https://www.instagram.com/snarkyjaycosplay/

https://www.facebook.com/snarkyjaycosplay/

https://twitter.com/SnarkyJCosplay

Coming from the Twitterverse, Amr Ammourazz joins me to discuss their fandoms.

We discuss Big Hero 6, Pokemon, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power and Tabletop Roleplaying Games, including games they've designed and podcasts they've been a part of.

You can find Amr at:

https://twitter.com/ammourazz

https://ammourazz.itch.io/

Reina Valentine Cosplay joins me from Atlanta to talk all about her fandoms!

We dive in the fandom that spans books, video games and now a hit TV series - The Witcher. From there, we go old school and talk about Cowboy Bebop. Then we tackle Game of Thrones and the controversial final season. Then we talk all about cosplay.

You can find Reina at:

https://www.instagram.com/reinavalentinecosplay/

https://twitter.com/ReinaVCosplay

https://www.facebook.com/Reina-Valentine-Cosplay-390104724447953/

Emry of Arishae Creations joins me to talk about a number of different fandoms.

We talk about Lord of the Rings, tabletop roleplaying games, and musical theater. We also talk about her business, Arishae Creations, where she makes handmade maille jewelry and accessories.

You can find Emry at:

https://twitter.com/arishaecreation

https://www.arishaecreations.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Arishaecreations/

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/ArishaeCreations

https://www.twitch.tv/arishaecreations

Kimi aka Golden Lasso Girl joins me for a full episode to talk all about her fandoms.

We start off with comics, particularly focusing on Wonder Woman. From there, we talk about her band, The Mary Sues, Cosplay and Tabletop Roleplaying Games along with the Happy Jacks RPG Network.

You can find Kimi at:

https://www.facebook.com/GoldenLassoGirl/

https://twitter.com/GoldenLassoGirl

https://www.instagram.com/goldenlassogirl/

You can listen to her episode about the Decuma Kickstarter here:

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/decuma-kickstarter-by-golden-lasso-games

You can find the Happy Jacks RPG Network at:

http://www.happyjacks.org/

You can find The Mary Sues at:

http://marysuesband.com/

Brett Stewart of Movie Go Round Podcast returns to talk about the Star Wars Franchise & Fandom. We discuss the movies, how the franchise and fandom has evolved (and maybe not for the better) and what the future could hold for the franchise and fandom.

You can find Brett at:

http://tiltingwindmillstudios.com/

https://tiltingwindmillstudios.com/moviegoround/

http://brettdavidstewart.com/

https://twitter.com/IAmBrettStewart

Kimi of Golden Lasso Games joins me to talk about their Decuma Kickstarter "The R&D for your RPG".

Started on February 2nd and lasting until March 3rd, Decuma is "a tarot-inspired card game that helps the GM and their players collaboratively create all the important details for their campaign, including key locations, character connections, and setting conflicts." Best of all, Decuma can be used for ANY TTRPG game.

Take a listen as we talk about Decuma, Golden Lasso Games and more. Take a look at the Kickstarter, listen to the Actual Play Podcasts that used Decuma and back when ready!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/goldenlassogirl/decuma

http://goldenlassogames.com/

https://www.facebook.com/goldenlassogames

Previous guest Lauren aka Lauren Does Cosplay & Owner of In The Reads joins me for a new episode series on Tales from the Fandom. Lauren has a number of "Unpopular Opinions" and each episode, we'll tackle one of them. This episode, Lauren talks about how The Hobbit movie trilogy are good.

We talk about how The Hobbit movie trilogy came to be, the director shuffle, high points, low points and more.

You can find Lauren at:

https://www.instagram.com/laurendoescosplay/

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-160-lauren-of-lauren-does-cosplay-and-in-the-reads

You can find In The Reads at:

https://www.instagram.com/in.the.reads/

https://inthereads.com/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/InTheReads

Returning guest Amanda joins me to talk all about the TV series, Outlander.

Amanda first talked to me about Outlander on her original podcast episode, Episode 49. Now that I've watched it, we cover the TV series, the books, characters and plot of the past 4 seasons and what could be coming in Season 5.

Join us for our discussion and then after Season 5 finishes, Amanda will be returning to discuss the season.

You can find Amanda at:

https://www.instagram.com/ana.leigh/

https://www.facebook.com/Analeighcosplay/

https://twitter.com/AnaleighCosplay

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-49-analeigh-of-analeigh-cosplay

You can find Fairy Skye at:

https://www.facebook.com/FairySkyeBC/

http://www.fairyskye.com/

https://www.instagram.com/fairyskye/

Misa aka Misa On Wheels joins me to talk video games, cosplay and even lizard friends. This episode was the first episode recorded via phone call, so there are some minor hiccups with audio quality.

We first dive into video games, including survival horror games and Tony Hawk Pro Skater.

From there, we switch over to cosplay. How she got into it, some of her challenges, favorite characters and more.

Get to know more about Misa from this episode and then go check out her pages below!

https://www.facebook.com/MisaOnWheels/

https://twitter.com/MisaonWheels

https://www.instagram.com/misaonwheels/

Pappadopolis joins me from the Windy City of Chicago for this first episode of 2020!

We talk about how we first met each other on Twitter and from there go into a discussion of men's fashion in certain fandoms. We then talk video games from where he got his start to games like XCom and Elite Dangerous. Then we talk about how he got into Twitch streaming and his plans for the future.

You can find Pappadopolis at:

https://www.twitch.tv/pappadopolis84

https://twitter.com/Pappadopolis1

Want to support the Tales from the Fandom Podcast? Join our Patreon at:

https://www.patreon.com/talesfromthefandom

Drew aka DrewBearded on his Twitch channel joins me to talk about a number of different fandoms.

We talk about Pokemon, Disney and tell stories weaving personal life and fandom life. Drew then talks about getting into Twitch streaming and where he is now and where he's going.

You can find Drew at:

https://www.twitch.tv/drewbearded

https://linktr.ee/Drewbearded

Lauren of Lauren Does Cosplay and In The Reads joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

We delve into Lord of the Rings and Stranger Things. We follow that up with a discussion about cosplay and then talk about her business, In The Reads.

You can find Lauren at:

https://www.instagram.com/laurendoescosplay/

You can find In The Reads at:

https://www.instagram.com/in.the.reads/

https://inthereads.com/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/InTheReads

Courtney B. joins me from the Twitterverse to talk all about some of her favorite fandoms. We discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Magicians TV series and Netflix's The Haunting of Hill House.

You can find Courtney at:

https://twitter.com/CourtneyB1209

https://www.instagram.com/courtneyb1209/

Eliza aka Spootneek.cos on Instagram joins me in our home state of Florida to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

We get into conversations about Broadway shows, Disney, Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series and cosplay.

You can find Eliza at:

https://www.instagram.com/spootneek.cos/

or on the Tik Tok app by searching for spootneek.cos

Spartan Leonidus takes time away from streaming on Twitch to join me to talk about his fandoms.

We talk about real life history, Star Wars, book recommendations, PC/Video gaming and of course, streaming on Twitch.

You can find Spartan at:

https://www.twitch.tv/spartanleonidus

https://twitter.com/SpartanLeonidus

https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/88773962-spartan-leonidus

https://www.instagram.com/spartanleonidus/

Joshua aka HylianDescent of Hyrule Gaming Group joins me to talk about his fandoms.

We kick things off with the realm of video games. We talk about where he got his start, games he likes to play and how he challenges himself, the rise of Indie games and more. Then he shares with me his love of music, from Traditional Hip-Hop to Electronic and everything in between.

We wrap things up with a discussion of how he got his start streaming on Twitch w/Hyrule Gaming Group, the games he plays, the community and his future plans.

You can find Joshua at:

https://www.twitch.tv/hyrulegaminggroup

https://twitter.com/HyruleGG

https://www.instagram.com/hyrulegg/

https://t.co/4kqVCNPl1r?amp=1

Zharia returns to the podcast after discussing Rick Riordan's shared universe, The RiordanVerse. This time, we talk about some of her other favorite fandoms.

We cover Sailor Moon, Danny Phantom, Fruits Basket and Cosplay.

You can find Zharia at:

https://www.instagram.com/sailormoonturtle/

You can find Different Breed of Geek at:

https://www.instagram.com/differentbreedofgeek/

Zharia aka SailorMoonTurtle joins me to talk all about the RiordanVerse. These are book series written by Rick Riordan that share the same universe. Percy Jackson and The Olympians, The Kane Chronicles, The Heroes of Olympus, Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard and the latest series, The Trials of Apollo, which releases its 4th book in the series today.

Zharia and I talk about the various book series, characters and evolution of the RiordanVerse over the past 14 years. We try to avoid any and all spoilers for any of the book series as we work our way forward to today's release.

We hope that after the discussion, you join us in the RiordanVerse.

You can find Zharia at:

https://www.instagram.com/sailormoonturtle/

The first person to email me at TalesfromtheFandom@gmail.com will win a copy of the book Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. Please make the subject "Lightning Thief winner"

The podcast returns! September is a pretty busy month around the Fandom house, but we are back! Susy aka Susy in the Sky Designs joins us from Orlando to talk about her favorite fandoms.

We first dive into the TV show, The X-Files. From there, we talk about the new She-Ra and the Princesses of Power on Netflix, followed by Buffy the Vampire Slayer. We wrap things up with talk about Cosplay, the creation of Sailor Guardians Orlando and her Etsy shop, Susy in the Sky Designs.

You can find Susy at:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/susyintheskydesigns/

You can find Sailor Guardians Orlando at:

https://www.instagram.com/sailorguardiansorlando/

https://www.facebook.com/sailorguardiansorlando/

Previously appearing during Women in Tabletop Gaming month in June 2018, Tracey Michienzi joins me to talk about a number of different fandoms.

We first tackle The West Wing which is approaching its 20 year anniversary in September. Then we talk about the Disney+ streaming service and what we're most looking forward to. From Disney to Star Wars, Marvel and more. We then talk about tabletop roleplaying games, specifically the Savage Worlds system from Pinnacle Entertainment Group. Finally, Tracey talks about LadiesCon and ELS Game Day Boston.

You can find Tracey at:

https://twitter.com/NachoPKB

Kelli Butler aka The Opera Geek joins me for a talk about a number of different fandoms.

We first kick things off with video games before diving into Terry Pratchett's Discworld book series. Then we talk about Dungeons and Dragons along with how she co-wrote a best selling DM's Guild Bard Subclass with Hannah Rose, College of the Opera.

You can find Kelli at:

http://www.kellibutler.com

https://twitter.com/TheOperaGeek

https://www.twitch.tv/theoperageek

You can find the College of the Opera subclass on the DM's Guild here:

https://www.dmsguild.com/product/262260/College-of-the-Opera

Twitch streamer Bryan aka ProUnproGaming joins me to talk his favorite fandoms in a 2 hour long episode.

We first kick it off with Professional Wrestling. We talk WWF/WWE, WCW, the current product, AEW, Japanese wrestling and so much more. Then we talk about video games from how we got into them, our favorite games and more. Finally, we chat about streaming on Twitch, how Bryan got his start, and what he likes to play on stream.

You can find Bryan at:

https://www.twitch.tv/prounprogaming

https://twitter.com/ProUnproGaming

Anne Palmer of Qyjari's Curious Crafts joins me to talk about a number of fandoms within the realm of tabletop roleplaying.

We first start off with how she got into Dungeons and Dragons and then dove into Critical Role. After that, Anne talks about how her terrain crafting as well as her campaign writing as well as future plans for her Twitch channel.

You can find Anne at:

https://twitter.com/qyjari

https://www.twitch.tv/curiouscrafts

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnXNttwl_8wWc47RFATBG0w

https://www.nerdsmith.org/

After following each other on Twitter and discovering some mutual fandoms, Christine Caccipuoti, Assistant Producer of the Footnoting History Podcast, joins me to talk about some of them.

We have a deep dive into the Game of Thrones series before switching gears to talk about Vic James' Dark Gifts book series. Christine then talks to me about the podcast Footnoting History and what you can expect from it.

You can find Christine at:

https://twitter.com/mynameispurpose

http://www.christinecaccipuoti.com/

https://www.instagram.com/mynameispurpose/

You can find the Footnoting History Podcast at:

https://www.footnotinghistory.com/

https://www.facebook.com/FootnotingHistory

https://twitter.com/historyfootnote

https://www.instagram.com/footnotinghistory/

After a chance meeting on the Twitterverse, Sierra Jones joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

We first talk about the Marvel Cinematic Universe and then switch gears to talk all about Pokemon. Then, Sierra educates me about a great TV series called Galavant (go watch it. I did after talking w/Sierra and it is amazing).

You can find Sierra at:

https://twitter.com/questing_moon

The latest podcast episode brings us Twitch streamer Cardia of CardiaBardia Twitch channel to talk about a number of fandoms.

We discuss video games and the business of video games, cosplay and talk about how she started streaming on Twitch and being a streamer.

You can find Cardia at:

https://www.twitch.tv/cardiabardia

https://www.instagram.com/cardiacosplays/

https://twitter.com/CardiaBardia

Brittney aka Friendly Neighborhood Dungeon Mom joins me from the Twitterverse to talk to me about some of their favorite fandoms.

We first delve into Game of Thrones / A Song of Ice and Fire as we discuss the TV series as well as the books. Then we swing over to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to take a look into the past 10 years & 22 movies. Lastly, we talk tabletop roleplaying games including Dungeons and Dragons and Etsy store that caters to the TTRPG community.

You can find the Friendly Neighborhood Dungeon Mom at:

https://twitter.com/FNDungeonMom

https://www.etsy.com/shop/DungeonMomDesigns

I'm joined by Blue Lavander from Canada to talk to me about a number of her fandoms.

We first discuss Harry Potter and her experiences growing up with it while living in England. From there, we talk sports anime including a discussion of Prince of Tennis.

Then we talked about video games and how she got into streaming her games on Twitch.

You can find Blue Lavander at:

https://www.twitch.tv/bluelavander

https://twitter.com/HannahShaxted

https://www.instagram.com/hannahshaxted/

Melanie returns for her second appearance on the podcast. Originally a guest on Episode 111, we catch up on what's been going on since last year. This year, we talk about Jessica Jones and Steven Universe before diving into Game of Thrones. And of course, we also talk Cosplay.

You can find Melanie at:

https://www.facebook.com/magicalgirlmelanie/

https://www.instagram.com/magicalgirlmelanie/

https://twitter.com/magicalgirlmel

https://www.twitch.tv/magicalgirlmelanie

You can listen to her previous episode here:

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-111-melanie-aka-magical-girl-melanie

Longtime friend and guest of the show and snap survivor, S. Brady Calhoun returns to talk about the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

We tackle Avengers: Endgame with a quick review and what we liked about the movie. More importantly though, we discuss the possible futures that the Marvel Cinematic Universe holds. Announced movies such as Shang Chi, The Eternals to sequels of Guardians of the Galaxy 3 and a Black Widow prequel. We discuss the impact of Disney+ and the characters that will live on the streaming service. We also discuss who we'd love to see get a feature movie (She-Hulk? Nova?) and possible villains for the MCU's future.

All this and more in one of the podcast's longest episodes.

You can find Brady at:

https://twitter.com/SBradyCalhoun

You can find his work at:

http://www.thesyndicatestudio.com/

You can listen to his previous episodes here:

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/marvel-cinematic-universe-avengers-infinity-war-special

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/adventures-in-the-arcane-cthulhu-edition-kickstarter

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/girl-meets-world-special-with-s-brady-calhoun

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/dr-strange-review-with-s-brady-calhoun

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-14-s-brady-calhoun

Previous guest Jason Enos returns to talk old fandoms and new fandoms. Originally appearing on episode 73, Jason comes back and dives right back into some old fandoms including Star Wars, Star Trek and Overwatch. We expand into The Walking Dead and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Jason also talks about his recent transition from being an artist to a photographer.

You can find Jason at:

https://www.facebook.com/jasonenoscomicart/

https://twitter.com/jasonenosart

https://www.twitch.tv/jasonenosart

https://www.instagram.com/jasonenosart/

https://www.teepublic.com/user/jasonenosart

You can listen to his previous episode here:

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-73-jason-enos

Previously appearing on Episode 31, Texas resident Darling Nikki Cosplay returns to the podcast.

We catch up on what's been going on over the past three years and talk about her continued journey in cosplay, conventions, being in front of and behind the camera, along with My Hero Academia.

You can find Nikki at:

https://www.instagram.com/darlingnikkicosplay/

https://linktr.ee/darlingnikkicosplay

You can listen to Nikki talk about Sailor Moon, Disney and Dead or Alive by clicking here:

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-31-kristin-nicole

After a nearly 3 year absence, Boodoir_Babe (fka Scarlet Stitch) returns to the podcast using her real identity - Jo! Her original episode released August 1, 2016. We talk about what she's been up to and then dive into two new fandoms. Marvel Comics, specifically Champions and The Unstoppable Wasp along with a few other titles. We also talk about Netflix's She-Ra (spoilers for Season 2). Afterwards, we talk about her cosplay.

You can find Jo at:

https://www.instagram.com/boodoir_babe/

http://www.facebook.com/thescarletstitch

http://twitter.com/Scarlet_Stitch

https://www.etsy.com/shop/missscarletstitch

https://www.youtube.com/user/thescarletstitch

http://www.thescarletstitch.com/

You can list to her original episode at:

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-10-scarlet-stitch

Dani Bee joins me to talk about a number of her fandoms. We get to talk about Harry Potter, Star Wars, Disney and Cosplay. Enjoy the episode and find Dani at the links below.

https://www.instagram.com/danibeedabbles/

https://www.facebook.com/danibeedabbles/

Emily of The Story Behind Podcast joins me in this week's episode. We talk about her time as a fact checker for the WWF Magazine (now known as WWE) and her involvement with the wrestling fandom. We discuss Harry Potter and how she strictly sticks to the book and movie canon.

After that, Emily talks about how she got into podcasting, how The Story Behind came about and its evolution into book format. We also talk about her helpful advice for podcasters of any experience level.

You can find Emily and The Story Behind Podcast at:

http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestorybehind

https://twitter.com/StoryBehindPod

https://www.instagram.com/emilypeckprokop/

https://www.epodcastproductions.com/

After recording nearly three years ago, Caitlin aka ATheatrephile returns to the podcast to discuss what has been going on since we recorded in 2016.

Caitlin updates us on her work and travels. From moving from California to New York City and back to California in that time span and her work. We discuss her taking a hiatus from Cosplay to rediscovering tabletop roleplaying thanks to Critical Role. We talk about Critical Role, Dungeons and Dragons and how that sparked her creativity with cosplay again.

We also go over briefly about some of the topics we covered in Episode 25, talking about Harry Potter, the Cursed Child Broadway show, and Pokemon.

You can find Caitlin at:

https://www.instagram.com/atheatrephile/

https://twitter.com/atheatrephile

https://www.facebook.com/atheatrephilecosplay/

You can listed to Episode 25 which featured Caitlin here:

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-25-caitlin-of-atheatrephilecosplay

Ann Mossy joins me to discuss a number of different fandoms while we collectively froze during the recording.

We dive straight into one of the newest (and revived) animated fandoms, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power on Netflix. From there, we discuss Steven Universe and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Story, characters and more are discussed for each of these properties and what they mean to us. From there, we wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay.

You can find Ann at:

https://www.instagram.com/ann_mossy/

https://twitter.com/ann_mossy

https://www.facebook.com/officialannmossy/

NSFW - Central Floridian Sarah Cowan aka Sarah Serenity Magical Cosplay joins me to talk fandoms in this episode recorded February of 2018.

We talk about The Walking Dead, Kingdom Hearts, Dragonball Z and Cosplay.

You can find Sarah at:

https://www.facebook.com/sarahserenitymagicalcosplay/

https://twitter.com/SarahSerenity17

https://www.instagram.com/sarahserenity117/

Justin Warner, known for his appearances on Food Network shows including Guy's Grocery Games and Marvel's "Eat the Universe" series joins me to talk Fandom.

We discuss video games first, talking about classic systems growing up like the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis before talking about current games such as Overwatch, Red Dead Redemption and more.

We follow that up with talk about Marvel. Justin hosts the "Eat the Universe" cooking/entertainment show and discusses that along with how he originally got into comics, and what he's reading now.

Lastly, we talk about his journey into the Food/Cooking business from High School and beyond and what he is involved with now between Guy's Grocery Games and other network appearances along with other projects he is involved with.

You can find Justin at:

http://www.eatfellowhumans.com/

https://twitter.com/EatFellowHumans

https://www.facebook.com/EatFellowHumans/

https://www.instagram.com/eatfellowhumans/

https://www.facebook.com/MarvelsEatTheUniverse/

You can also find him on the PSVG Podcast Network at:

http://psvg.podbean.com/

https://twitter.com/PSVG

Russ More returns to the podcast! DM of the Dumbgeons and Dragons Podcast, Russ joins me to talk about a few of the fandoms he is interested in. We talk Magic: The Gathering, Spider-Man and Board games. Russ then gives us an update on where Dumbgeons and Dragons is since our last conversation (see link in show notes) and what the future is for his podcast as well as his involvement in other projects.

You can listen to the original podcast with the Dumbgeons and Dragons group at:

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-80-the-dumbgeons-and-dragons-podcast

You can listen to Russ guest hosting Tales from the Fandom and talking to Travis Vengroff and Kaitlin Statz at:

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-121-travis-vengroff-and-kaitlin-statz-of-the-white-vault-liberty-hosted-by-russ-more-of-dumbgeons-and-dragons

You can find Russ and Dumbgeons and Dragons at:

https://www.dumbdragons.com/

http://dumbgeonsanddragons.libsyn.com/rss

https://twitter.com/dumbdragoncast

https://www.facebook.com/dumbdragonpodcast/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheRecklessPlayGuild/

You can find the Dark Dice Podcast at:

http://darkdice.libsyn.com/

The podcast returns for 2019! Returning guest Justin Zenger of the Zeng This Podcast joins me to talk about some of the fandoms he got into during 2018. We talk Dungeons and Dragons, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Netflix, Star Wars, God of War and so much more. We also look ahead to some of the major releases of 2019.

You can find Zenger and the Zeng This Podcast at:

http://zengthis.podbean.com/

https://www.facebook.com/zengthis/

https://twitter.com/ZengThis

https://www.instagram.com/zengthispodcast/

You can also find him co-hosting on the Knights of Vader Podcast at:

https://knightsofvader.podbean.com/

15 years ago, the Battlestar Galactica mini series started of the SyFy Network. Characters were changed from the original show and a diverse cast to center stage in the war between Man and Machine. From that mini series came a regular series, a spin off, a number of web series and more.

Returning guest Barbie Wi joins me to talk about how the series stands up to time 15 years later. We discuss characters, relationships, storylines we didn't understand, the plot, the ending and so much more. We also delve into the prequel, Caprica, and declare it a "Must Watch".

You can find Barbie Wi at:

https://www.facebook.com/AsgardBarbie/

https://twitter.com/AsgardBarbie

https://www.instagram.com/asgardbarbie/

https://www.bideaweedoghaven.com/

https://www.facebook.com/BideAWeeDogHaven/

https://twitter.com/bideaweedogs

https://www.instagram.com/bideaweedoghaven/

Leverage started airing December 7, 2008 on TNT. After 5 years, the show wrapped. It left an indelible impression on its fans for its storytelling and characters. They stole our hearts, in a good way.

Joining me to talk about the show are previous guests Jachelle Overstreet and Chelsea Doyle. They previously hosted a Leverage podcast called The Long Con Podcast (from 2010-2013). We talk characters, stories, what worked, the aspect of found families and so much more.

Enjoy the listen, find the show and watch it. Then report back to let us know how much you loved it. 

You can find The Long Con Podcast at:

http://jachelle.libsyn.com/ (you may need to go directly to the site to listen to the episodes)

I talk about the State of the Podcast as we end 2018. Two episodes to come and a frank talk about my mental health, podcast burnout and finding a place.

Thanks for everyone who has supported me and the podcast, especially those who gave up their time to be a guest and record with me.

To those who listen, thank you.

I'll be taking a break after this week for the remainder of the year and will be back in 2019 with new episodes.

Kienna Shaw joins me from the Twitterverse to talk about a number of different fandoms.

We cover video games such as the Cube Escape series by Rusty Lake as well as Undertale. Sandwiched in between them is a discussion about NBC's The Good Place along with talk about the ethics and philosophy that it teaches. We end by talking about tabletop roleplaying games as well as the active Twitch live streams of games.

You can find Kienna on Twitter (and her Twitch schedule) at:

https://twitter.com/KiennaS

Isabella Jones returns again after being a guest during the Women in Tabletop Gaming Month to talk about her fandoms.

We first talk about Doctor Who and then follow that up with a discussion about Harry Potter and the new Fantastic Beasts series (prior to the release of the latest movie). After that, we talk about the YA novel "Children of Blood and Bone" by Tomi Adeyemi. Then we discuss Isabella's work with the Dice for Brains podcast.

You can find Isabella at:

https://www.facebook.com/52IsabellaJones/

https://twitter.com/Isakills

https://www.instagram.com/52isabellajones/

You can find the Dice for Brains & Not Another Tavern Podcasts at:

http://diceforbrains.com/

https://www.facebook.com/diceforbrains/

https://twitter.com/DiceForBrains

https://www.facebook.com/NotAnotherTavern/

You can find Misfits & Margaritas at:

https://www.facebook.com/misfitsandmargaritas/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8G0GDVpJkE

https://twitter.com/misfitsandmargs

You can find more information about Hero Spark at:

https://www.herospark.org/

https://twitter.com/HeroSparkKids

We remain in Orlando and I'm joined by one half of the duo behind the Moms and Murder Podcast, Melissa. We overlap on a number of favorite fandoms and dive right into them.

We start off with traditional TV shows, talking about our love for The Office and then Parks and Rec. From there, we jump into reality TV territory with 90 Day Fiancé and a few other mentions of reality shows. Then, Melissa shares how Moms and Murder came about, what their podcast is and more.

You can find Melissa and the Moms and Murder Podcast at:

https://momsandmurder.com/

https://twitter.com/momsandmurder

https://www.facebook.com/momsandredrum

https://www.facebook.com/groups/112132006161009/

https://www.instagram.com/momsandmurder/

Episode 129 features Rachael Swertfeger of DnD Raw & Epic Endings Podcasts.

We start off by talking about we met in a local Orlando Roleplaying meetup and then dive into her fandoms. We talk about TV shows first, with Doctor Who and The Office. We move into tabletop roleplaying games and her work with Hero Spark. Finally we talk about her podcasting as a part of DnD Raw and her Epic Endings Actual Play podcast.

You can find Rachael at:

https://twitter.com/rbswertfeger

https://www.twitch.tv/jadevala

https://thefemalepally.wordpress.com/

https://www.patreon.com/JadeVala

https://www.etsy.com/shop/JadeValaDesigns

You can find the DnD RAW podcast at:

http://dndraw.com/

https://rulesaswritten.podbean.com/

https://www.facebook.com/dndrawpodcast

https://twitter.com/rulesaswritten

You can find the Epic Endings podcast at:

https://epicendings.podbean.com/

https://twitter.com/EpicEndingsPod

https://www.facebook.com/Epic-Endings-146355492735390/

You can find more information about Hero Spark at:

https://www.herospark.org/

https://twitter.com/HeroSparkKids

Aly Grauer, one of the creators of the Warda Podcast joins me to talk about a number of her favorite fandoms. Having recently moved to Orlando, Aly and I got to meet in person at MegaCon 2018.

In this episode we talked about two of the bigger animated Disney fandoms on TV right now - the Ducktales cartoon series along with the Tangled TV series. We also mixed in some Disney World talk.

After talking Disney, we move in a totally different direction talking about the works of Jane Austen. After Austen, Aly talks about the Warda podcast. How it came about, what it is, the way fans can participate and influence the world and more.

You can find Aly at:

https://twitter.com/dreamstobecome

https://www.instagram.com/dreamstobecome/

You can find Warda at:

https://www.welcometowarda.com/

https://twitter.com/WelcomeToWarda

Aly also is a co-host of the Get Hype Podcast. You can find that at:

https://twitter.com/GetHypePod

https://gethype.simplecast.fm/

Jeff Stormer, host of Party of One Podcast joins me to talk about a number of fandoms along with the recent launch of his Kickstarter for MISSION: ACCOMPLISHED!

We start off by talking about the world of Professional Wrestling, focusing less on the WWE and more on smaller independent promotions across the globe. Then we talk Tabletop Roleplaying Games. We discuss the start and evolution of Party of One Podcast. Then we dive into his Kickstarter for Mission: Accomplished!, an RPG inspired by office meetings and Archer. The Kickstarter runs until November 15th.

Back the Kickstarter like I did at:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jeffstormer/mission-accomplished

You can find Jeff at:

http://www.partyofonepodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/PartyOfOnePod

https://www.facebook.com/partyofonepodcast/

https://twitter.com/AMFC_Podcast

http://www.allmyfantasychildren.com/

https://twitter.com/DexDynamo

http://www.jeffstormer.com/

Tonia Thompson joins me to discuss a few of her favorite fandoms as well as Nightlight Podcast.

Tonia talks about her love of the Twilight Zone (and we discuss Black Mirror too!). Then it's American Horror Story followed by the character discussion of Bonnie Bennett from The Vampire Diaries. Finally, Tonia talks all about Nightlight Podcast. What it is and more importantly, why you should listen.

You can find Tonia at:

https://twitter.com/missdefying

https://www.facebook.com/toniathompsonwriter/

You can find Nightlight Podcast at:

https://nightlightpod.com/

https://twitter.com/NightlightPod

https://www.facebook.com/nightlightpod/

Katy Morgan of Off the Table joins me to discuss some of her favorite fandoms.

We start off with the critically acclaimed Cowboy Bebop, the Japanese anime that continues to influence media 20 years after its release. On the total opposite spectrum, we discuss the rise of True Crime podcasts and why Katy is drawn to them. Then we delve into Tabletop Roleplaying and her work with Off the Table, a Twitch channel that runs a number of games every week.

You can find Katy at:

https://twitter.com/katyfaise

https://www.twitch.tv/katyfaise

You can find Off the Table at:

https://twitter.com/off_thetable

https://twitter.com/off_thetable

Kristine returns to the podcast after being a featured guest on June 20th for Women in Tabletop Gaming Month.

On this episode, we talk Star Trek, Star Wars, the video game series Valkyria Chronicles and Tabletop Roleplaying Games interspersed throughout. Kristine then talks about Heroes of the Hydian Way Podcast along with other projects she has taken part in.

You can find Kristine at:

https://twitter.com/12thKnight

You can find Kristine on other podcasts here:

https://thebroadswords.com/

https://www.internationalpodcastmonth.com/

You can find Heroes of the Hydian Way Podcast at:

http://thehydianway.com/

https://twitter.com/TheHydianWay

https://www.facebook.com/TheHydianWay/

Solo Movie Review at: https://thehydianway.com/2018/06/10/episode-197-the-han-tale/

The Lost Episode #2 with Cody Irvine aka Captain Cody Cosplay. Recorded in June of 2016, in the infancy of the podcast, I ran into computer and audio issues that delayed its release. Finally, it is here. My apologies to Cody for the delay in the release.

I spoke to Cody about Marvel comics and movies along with cosplay. He also talked to me about his his desire (at the time) to become a stuntman.

You can find Cody at:

https://www.instagram.com/captaincodycosplay/

https://www.facebook.com/CaptainCodyCosplay/

https://twitter.com/capcodycosplay

For the month of September, each week will have a special guest host. Today's episode features host Brett Stewart of the Movie Go Round Podcast talking with Nicole Davis, one of the co-hosts of the Movie Go Round Podcast.

For this episode, Nicole and Brett have an in-depth conversation about comic book creator Terry Moore. They discuss his comics including Strangers in Paradise and Rachel Rising, his history and more.

You can find Nicole at:

https://twitter.com/yourwordwhiz

https://twitter.com/MovieGoRoundPod

You can find Brett at:

http://tiltingwindmillstudios.com/

https://tiltingwindmillstudios.com/moviegoround/

http://brettdavidstewart.com/

https://twitter.com/RiversRubin

For the month of September, each week will have a special guest host. Today's episode features host Justin Zenger of the Zeng This Podcast talking with Aric Berg. Aric is a recurring guest on the Zeng This podcast and brings a number of different fandoms to Tales from the Fandom.

Aric talks primarily about The Simpsons TV series along with the Dragonball anime franchise. He also talks about the Godzilla movie franchise.

You can find Aric at:

https://twitter.com/aricberg

You can find Zenger and the Zeng This Podcast at:

http://zengthis.podbean.com/

https://www.facebook.com/zengthis/

https://twitter.com/ZengThis

https://www.instagram.com/zengthispodcast/

For the month of September, each week will have a special guest host. Today's episode features host Russ More of Dumbgeons and Dragons talking with Travis Vengroff and Kaitlin Statz of The White Vault & Liberty Podcasts.

Travis and Kaitlin talk about the horror movie genre as well as how they got into making audio drama podcasts. Along with that, they talk about Dungeons and Dragons as well as creating their own roleplaying game using their established world setting. They also talk about upcoming projects and their move from Florida to the West Coast.

You can find Travis and Kailtin at:

http://thewhitevault.com/

https://twitter.com/WhiteVault

https://www.facebook.com/WhiteVaultPodcast/

http://libertyendures.com/

https://twitter.com/AtriusEndures

https://www.facebook.com/LibertyEndures/

https://twitter.com/StatzInk

You can find Russ and Dumbgeons and Dragons at:

https://www.dumbdragons.com/

http://dumbgeonsanddragons.libsyn.com/rss

https://twitter.com/dumbdragoncast

https://www.facebook.com/dumbdragonpodcast/

Faery Rene of Geeky Bugbear joins me for today's episode. We talk about Supernatural, Charmed and a number of great reading recommendations. We also talk about tabletop roleplaying games. The tabletop roleplaying game discussion was featured as Episode 24 for Women in Tabletop Gaming month in June.

You can find Rene at:

https://twitter.com/faeryrene

https://twitter.com/Geeky_Bugbear

https://www.facebook.com/geeky.bugbear.5

https://twitch.tv/geekybugbear

Mysty Vander joins me from the Twitterverse to discuss her fandoms. We start off with Harry Potter and Doctor Who before changing it up to talk about tabletop roleplaying games. The tabletop roleplaying game discussion was featured as Episode 1 for Women in Tabletop Gaming month in June. We discuss tabletop gaming and at the time of recording, the recent launch of Ladies Slaying Dragons podcast.

You can find Mysty at:

https://aspiringhalfling.com/

https://twitter.com/MystyVander

https://aspiringhalfling.com/2018/03/19/ladies-slaying-dragons-episodes/

https://twitter.com/LadiesSlaying

https://uncon.ca/ - UnConventional Gaming Convention set for September 8, 2018 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.

Artist Alli White, better known online as Skirtzzz, joins me on today's episode.

We first delve into our love for Final Fantasy. We talk mostly about 9, 10 and X-2 before going back to the SNES days and discussing 4 and 6.

Then we jump over to the Disney universe and talk all about the Disney movies, characters and more. Learn about which characters we feel need to be given more love and respect by the House of Mouse.

We wrap up with Alli talking about her journey as an artist from first starting out to now, some of her iconic mashups and more.

You can find Alli at:

https://www.instagram.com/skirtzzz_art/

http://skirtzzz.com/

https://www.deviantart.com/skirtzzz

https://twitter.com/SkirtzzzArt

https://www.facebook.com/skirtzzz/

Angela aka AngieRahCosplay joins me in this special episode focusing only on Cosplay. If you're at all interested in Cosplay, this is the episode for you.

Angela discusses her lengthy time in the cosplay community from how she got her start to her current projects. We discuss fandom and how it relates to the cosplay community, community organization and cosplay competition.

You can find Angela at:

https://www.instagram.com/angierahcosplay/

You can find the Pretty Guardians at:

https://www.instagram.com/prettyguardians/

https://www.facebook.com/prettyguardsstl/

You can find Tales from the Fandom at:

https://www.facebook.com/talesfromthefandom/

https://twitter.com/talesftfandom/

You can find our Patreon at:

https://www.patreon.com/talesfromthefandom

Here we are, August 1st and my delayed Ask Me Anything episode #5! In this episode, I answer the following questions:

Justin Zenger of the Zeng This Podcast: Is there a fandom/nerdy thing that you wish you got into sooner?

Daniel Stewart @tabletoptapes: What's a tabletop roleplaying campaign you've always wanted to play or run?

What's your favorite/least favorite part of doing your podcasts, maybe Tales from the Five Nations specifically?

Isabella Jones @Isakills of Dice for Brains Podcast: How can fandoms be better?

Tracy @tracysaur of The Broadswords Podcast: What was your first fandom, and how did it affect you growing up

Gnome @gnomedic of Hexes & Bows and Tales from the Five Nations Podcasts: Is there a fandom you're a bit shy to admit you like?

Elise @DNDElise: How did you get started working in podcasts. What got you interested in gaming?

You can find us at:

https://www.facebook.com/talesfromthefandom/

https://twitter.com/talesftfandom/

You can find our Patreon at:

https://www.patreon.com/talesfromthefandom

We return to Canada with our latest guest, Brooke aka ShadowStorm Cosplay.

Brooke, who is a 17 year veteran in the cosplay scene, joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms. We talk at length about Disney, from its beginnings to current slate of movies. We also talk about the book series, The Selection by Kiera Cass. We also reminisce about the 80's before talking about cosplay and how it has evolved since first started in 2001.

You can find Brooke at:

https://www.facebook.com/ShadowStormCosplay/

https://www.instagram.com/shdwstrm/

https://twitter.com/shdwstrm

Chase Greenlee of Another Path Podcast joins me to talk all about a variety of fandoms.

We cover Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and the dynamic cartoon duo of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. We also talk about his podcast, Another Path. Another Path is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast.

You can find Chase and Another Path at:

https://anotherpath.fireside.fm/

https://www.facebook.com/Anotherpathpodcast/

https://twitter.com/anotherpathpod

https://www.instagram.com/anotherpathpodcast/

https://twitter.com/TQLoudly

We continue the tradition of having wonderful guests from the great State of Texas as I am joined by Cosmic Coterie member Mindy Nickel aka The Geeky Seamstress.

Mindy and I discuss a number of fandoms including the Stardew Valley video game, the Persona video game franchise interspersed with some Final Fantasy talk. We also talk about Sailor Moon and Cosplay.

You can find Mindy at:

https://thegeekyseamstress.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Thegeekyseamstress/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/geekyseamstress

https://www.instagram.com/thegeekyseamstress/

https://twitter.com/GeekySeamstress

You can find the Cosmic Coterie at:

https://cosmiccoterie.com/

https://twitter.com/CosmicCoterie

https://www.facebook.com/CosmicCoterie/

https://www.instagram.com/cosmiccoterie/

You can find Caffeine Schemes at:

https://www.instagram.com/caffeineschemes/

https://www.facebook.com/CaffeineSchemes/

Loryn Stone, Author, Writer, Blogger and all around funny person joins me to discuss her fandoms, Poplurker and her future novel.

We first discuss anime in general before diving into Sailor Moon. We switch gears to MST3K and then a discussion about how we both used to work at Blockbuster Video. After that, we talk about Poplurker, the online site Loryn started as well as her future novel, My Starlight.

You can find Loryn at:

https://lorynstone.wordpress.com/

https://twitter.com/LorynStone

You can find Poplurker at:

https://poplurker.com/

https://www.facebook.com/poplurker/

https://www.instagram.com/poplurker/

https://twitter.com/PopLurker

Tawny Platis of The Dirty Bits Podcast joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms. We talk about Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki movies and then switch gears to HBO's Westworld & Game of Thrones.

After that, we wrap up with talk about The Dirty Bits Podcast and discover what the podcast is all about.

You can find Tawny and The Dirty Bits Podcast at:

https://www.tawnyvoice.com/dirtybits

https://www.facebook.com/DirtyBitsPodcast

https://twitter.com/thedirtybitspod

https://www.instagram.com/dirtybitspodcast/

Previous guest Raven of Raven Star Cosplay joins me from the Netherlands to round out Women in Tabletop Gaming Month.

Raven talks about how she just got into Tabletop Gaming, the influence of Critical Role on her roleplaying, her experiences as being a DM and a Player and talking about her experiences with the Netherlands gaming community. She also discusses her plans for the future including a online Twitch game.

You can listen to Raven's previous episode here:

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-32-raven-of-raven-star-cosplay

You can find Raven here:

Tony Self, Executive Director and Co-Founder of STORGY talks to me about STORGY's latest project, Shallow Creek. Shallow Creek is a short story competition running from May 31, 2018 to August 31, 2018.

Entrants to the competition are provided a Welcome Packet to Shallow Creek, with information on the town, their selected towns person and more.

The entry fee is £10 (approx $13 USD)

STORGY Magazine is offering free entry to the Shallow Creek Short Story Competition for up to 50 low/no-income writers. We will receive applications for free entries until 31 July 2018. STORGY Magazine will grant eligible applicants free entry on a first come first-served basis.

To find out more information and to enter the Shallow Creek Short Story Competition, go to:

https://storgy.com/shallowcreek/

https://twitter.com/ColtMallum

To find out more about STORGY, go to:

https://storgy.com/

https://www.facebook.com/morest0rgy/

https://twitter.com/morestorgy

https://www.instagram.com/morestorgy/

This episode for Women in Tabletop Gaming month is a re-release of material from Episode 109 with Victoria Watkins.

Listen to Victoria talk about how she got into tabletop gaming, her experiences and the Magic Folk Podcast.

You can listen to the episode in its entirety here:

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-109-victoria-watkins

You can find Victoria at:

https://twitter.com/starstarparty

https://www.facebook.com/starstarpartyofficial/

https://starstarparty.com/

https://www.instagram.com/victoriawatkinsart/

https://twitter.com/magicfolkpod

http://magicfolk.buzzsprout.com/

https://www.youtube.com/user/ComradeRingo

You can visit http://womenintabletopgaming.com/ for more information, additional blog posts, featured partner content, discounts from online stores and more.

This episode for Women in Tabletop Gaming month is a re-release of material from Episode 107 with Anjuli Clayden.

Listen to Anjuli talk about how she got into tabletop gaming, her experiences and more.

You can listen to the episode in its entirety here:

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-107-anjuli-clayden

You can find Anjuli at:

https://twitter.com/GeekGirlBookWrm

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/geekgirlbookworm

https://www.instagram.com/geekgirlbookworm/

https://www.redbubble.com/people/geekgirlbookwrm

https://www.facebook.com/geekgirlbookworm/

You can visit http://womenintabletopgaming.com/ for more information, additional blog posts, featured partner content, discounts from online stores and more.

This episode for Women in Tabletop Gaming month is a re-release of material from Episode 108 with Kim Thorvaldson of the Chaotic Goodness Podcast.

Listen to Kim talk about how she got into tabletop gaming, her experiences and her work on the podcast.

You can listen to the episode in its entirety here:

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-108-kim-thorvaldson-of-the-chaotic-goodness-podcast

You can find Kim at:

https://twitter.com/IsItWine30Yet

https://twitter.com/chaotic_podcast

http://www.chaoticgoodnesspodcast.com/

You can visit http://womenintabletopgaming.com/ for more information, additional blog posts, featured partner content, discounts from online stores and more.

Returning guest Liz aka Funscuttle Cosplay joins me for Women in Tabletop Gaming Month.

Liz talks about how she just got into tabletop gaming a few months ago while studying abroad in England. She discusses the gaming environment and her experiences as a new gamer and offers advice on getting involved.

You can listen to Liz's previous episode by clicking below:

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-74-liz-aka-funscuttle-cosplay

You can find Liz at:

https://www.facebook.com/funscuttlecosplay/

https://www.instagram.com/funscuttle/

https://twitter.com/lizscuttle

You can visit http://womenintabletopgaming.com/ for more information, additional blog posts, featured partner content, discounts from online stores and more.

Amanda aka ZerthSpirit on Twitter joins me for Women in Tabletop Gaming Month.

Amanda talks about her early experiences with tabletop gaming. She talks about Shadowrun and Tales from the Loop, as well as her quest to play all the tabletop roleplaying games that exist.

You can find Amanda at:

https://twitter.com/ZerthSpirit

You can visit http://womenintabletopgaming.com/ for more information, additional blog posts, featured partner content, discounts from online stores and more.

This episode for Women in Tabletop Gaming month is a re-release of material from Episode 99 with Summer from Off the Table.

Listen to Summer talk about how she got into tabletop gaming and dungeons and dragons. We also talk about her Twitch stream, Off the Table.

You can listen to the episode in its entirety here:

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-99-summer-from-off-the-table-and-encounter-roleplay

You can find Summer at:

https://twitter.com/justasummerjob

https://twitter.com/Off_theTable

https://www.twitch.tv/itsjustasummerjob

https://www.twitch.tv/off_thetable

You can visit http://womenintabletopgaming.com/ for more information, additional blog posts, featured partner content, discounts from online stores and more.

Erica Darner of the Dice for Brains Podcast joins me for Women in Tabletop Gaming Month.

Erica talks about how she got into tabletop gaming. She talks about some of her gaming experiences and offers advice for getting into tabletop gaming. Erica also talks about being a member of the Dice for Brains Podcast.

You can find Erica at:

https://twitter.com/lightningxsand

You can find the Dice for Brains & Not Another Tavern Podcasts at:

http://diceforbrains.com/

https://www.facebook.com/diceforbrains/

https://twitter.com/DiceForBrains

https://www.facebook.com/NotAnotherTavern/

You can visit http://womenintabletopgaming.com/ for more information, additional blog posts, featured partner content, discounts from online stores and more.

Zoe Shane of Reforged Podcast joins me for Women in Tabletop Gaming Month.

Zoe talks about how she got into tabletop gaming, some of her favorite characters and more. We also talk about being a part of the Reforged Podcast.

You can find Zoe at:

https://twitter.com/ZoeWithUmlaut

https://twitter.com/ReforgedStaff

http://reforged.libsyn.com/

You can visit http://womenintabletopgaming.com/ for more information, additional blog posts, featured partner content, discounts from online stores and more.

Faery Rene of Geeky Bugbear joins me for today's Women in Tabletop Gaming Month episode.

Rene talks about her she got her start with the Dungeons and Dragons Red Box. We talk about some of her favorite games and her advice for getting into tabletop gaming. She also talks about what she is doing in her local community to bring new players to the table.

You can find Rene at:

https://twitter.com/faeryrene

https://twitter.com/Geeky_Bugbear

https://www.facebook.com/geeky.bugbear.5

https://twitch.tv/geekybugbear

You can visit http://womenintabletopgaming.com/ for more information, additional blog posts, featured partner content, discounts from online stores and more.

Long time friend Shelly Deutsch joins me for Women in Tabletop Gaming Month.

Shelly was one of the first women I had the fortune of roleplaying with and we reminisce about our first game, Vampire: The Masquerade.

We talk about social anxiety and gaming, some of her favorite games and how she started an after school tabletop gaming club.

You can find Shelly at:

https://twitter.com/battyshelly

https://www.etsy.com/shop/StifflerStitching

You can visit http://womenintabletopgaming.com/ for more information, additional blog posts, featured partner content, discounts from online stores and more.

Susi Stuart of Mammary Alpha Podcast joins me for today's episode for Women in Tabletop Gaming Month.

Susi talks to me about how she grew up with the Red Box and growing up with her family owning the local hobby and gaming store in their town. We talk about THAC0, homebrew and campaign settings and more. We also talk about the Mammary Alpha Podcast and more.

You can find Susi at:

https://twitter.com/susistuart

https://twitter.com/MammaryAlpha

http://www.postrepost.com/mammaryalpha/

http://www.postrepost.com/

You can visit http://womenintabletopgaming.com/ for more information, additional blog posts, featured partner content, discounts from online stores and more.

Returning guest Chelsea joins me for today's Women in Tabletop Gaming Month episode.

We talk about how her perceptions of tabletop gaming kept her from trying it until just recently. Chelsea tells me what changed for her, what she likes about the games she's played (primarily Dungeon World) and her upcoming game plans including a party of Bards.

You can find Chelsea at:

https://twitter.com/ChelseaDMorning

http://mediageekalert.com/

You can visit http://womenintabletopgaming.com/ for more information, additional blog posts, featured partner content, discounts from online stores and more.

Kristine Chester from Heroes of the Hydian Way Podcast joins me today for Women in Tabletop Gaming Month.

Kristine talks to me about how she got into tabletop roleplaying and we dive into Fantasy Flight Games Star Wars & Genesys game systems. She also provides advice on how to get into tabletop gaming.

You can find Kristine at:

https://twitter.com/12thKnight

You can find Heroes of the Hydian Way Podcast at:

http://thehydianway.com/

https://twitter.com/TheHydianWay

https://www.facebook.com/TheHydianWay/

You can visit http://womenintabletopgaming.com/ for more information, additional blog posts, featured partner content, discounts from online stores and more.

We continue Women in Tabletop Gaming Month with Amanda.

Amanda talks about how long it took for her to get involved in tabletop gaming along with the kind of stories she loves to play. Find out about the games she enjoys and more.

You can find Amanda at:

https://twitter.com/faceplantmay

You can visit http://womenintabletopgaming.com/ for more information, additional blog posts, featured partner content, discounts from online stores and more.

Eileen Shaw of the Dice for Brains Podcast is the latest guest for Women in Tabletop Gaming Month.

Eileen talks about how she got involved in tabletop gaming and her experiences with the community so far. She offers advice and talks about the Dice for Brains and Not Another Tavern Podcasts along with Misfits and Margaritas.

You can find Eileen at:

https://twitter.com/NYdreaming25

You can find the Dice for Brains & Not Another Tavern Podcasts at:

http://diceforbrains.com/

https://www.facebook.com/diceforbrains/

https://twitter.com/DiceForBrains

https://www.facebook.com/NotAnotherTavern/

You can find Misfits & Margaritas at:

https://www.facebook.com/misfitsandmargaritas/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8G0GDVpJkE

https://twitter.com/misfitsandmargs

You can visit http://womenintabletopgaming.com/ for more information, additional blog posts, featured partner content, discounts from online stores and more.

Lizzy McGrevy of The Drinking Meeples Podcast joins me for Women in Tabletop Gaming Month.

We discuss how she first got into board games and how board games were the first step into getting into tabletop roleplaying games. Lizzy talks about her experiences as well as The Drinking Meeples Podcast.

You can find Lizzy at:

https://twitter.com/lizzymcgrevy

https://www.instagram.com/littlemissstrange34/

You can find The Drinking Meeples at:

http://thedrinkingmeeples.com/

https://twitter.com/drinkingmeeples

https://www.facebook.com/thedrinkingmeeples/

You can visit http://womenintabletopgaming.com/ for more information, additional blog posts, featured partner content, discounts from online stores and more.

Kaitlin Davies of The Dice Pool Podcast represents Australia for Women in Tabletop Gaming Month.

We talk about the Genesys roleplaying game system. Kaitlin talks about how she got into roleplaying along with collaborative games with a focus on story.

You can find The Dice Pool Podcast at:

https://www.thedicepoolpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/dicepoolpodcast

https://www.facebook.com/dicepoolpodcast/

You can visit http://womenintabletopgaming.com/ for more information, additional blog posts, featured partner content, discounts from online stores and more.

This episode for Women in Tabletop Gaming month is a re-release of material from Episode 104 with Tracy Gibbons of The Broadswords Podcast.

Listen to Tracy talk about her experience with Dungeons and Dragons and roleplaying and becoming involved with The Broadswords Podcast.

You can listen to the episode in its entirety here:

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-104-tracy-gibbons-of-the-broadswords-podcast

You can find Tracy at:

https://twitter.com/Carouselambra1

You can find The Broadswords at:

http://thebroadswords.com/

https://www.facebook.com/TheBroadswords/

https://www.instagram.com/thebroadswords/

https://twitter.com/thebroadswords

https://thebroadswords.tumblr.com/

You can visit http://womenintabletopgaming.com/ for more information, additional blog posts, featured partner content, discounts from online stores and more.

Tracey and Savannah of ELS Game Day Boston join me for today's Women in Tabletop Gaming Month episode.

We talk about how they both got into tabletop gaming and some of their favorite board games and roleplaying games.

They talk to me about ELS Game Day Boston and the game days each month they provide to get more women and girls involved the the tabletop gaming community.

You can find ELS Game Day Boston at:

https://twitter.com/ELSDayBoston

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ELSDayBoston/

https://www.instagram.com/elsdayboston/

You can visit http://womenintabletopgaming.com/ for more information, additional blog posts, featured partner content, discounts from online stores and more.

Returning guest Eden Royce joins me for Women in Tabletop Gaming Month.

Eden talks to me about being a Person of Color in the gaming community and offers advice for those who may be interested in getting into tabletop gaming.

She also discusses how tabletop roleplaying helps with her work as an Author with regards to characters and story.

You can listen to her previous episodes at:

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-2-eden-royce

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/project-13-dark-kickstarter

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/one-year-anniversary-special-with-jachelle-overstreet-eden-royce-ginny-not-weasley-cosplay-bailey-vea-and-andie-jay

You can find Eden at:

http://www.edenroyce.com

http://darkgeisha.wordpress.com

https://www.facebook.com/Eden-Royce-The-Dark-Geisha-175439055801467

https://www.instagram.com/darkgeisha/

https://twitter.com/EdenRoyce

You can visit http://womenintabletopgaming.com/ for more information, additional blog posts, featured partner content, discounts from online stores and more.

This episode for Women in Tabletop Gaming month is a re-release of material from Episode 106 with Evangeline Beatrix.

Listen to Evangeline talk about her experience with Dungeons and Dragons and roleplaying and becoming involved with Twitter community.

You can listen to the episode in its entirety here:

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-106-evangeline-beatrix

You can find Evangeline at:

https://twitter.com/MissEvibee

https://www.instagram.com/missevibee/

You can visit http://womenintabletopgaming.com/ for more information, additional blog posts, featured partner content, discounts from online stores and more.

Kristen Hall Geisler joins me on today's episode for Women in Tabletop Gaming Month.

Kristen talks to me about 2nd edition Dungeons & Dragons, Shadowrun and more. We talk about her experiences and advice for getting involved in tabletop gaming.

You can find Kristen at:

https://twitter.com/kristenhg

You can visit http://womenintabletopgaming.com/ for more information, additional blog posts, featured partner content, discounts from online stores and more.

Charlotte Elena of the Tabletop Potluck Podcast joins me to talk about her experiences with Tabletop Gaming.

Charlotte talks about the variety of games she has played with the podcast, such as 7th Sea, MouseGuard and Masks. We also talk about her GenCon experience and more.

You can find Charlotte at:

https://cornbreab.tumblr.com/

You can find Tabletop Potluck at:

https://tabletoppotluck.libsyn.com/

https://twitter.com/tabletoppotluck

https://www.facebook.com/tabletoppotluck/

https://www.instagram.com/tabletoppotluck/

https://tabletoppotluck.tumblr.com/

You can visit http://womenintabletopgaming.com/ for more information, additional blog posts, featured partner content, discounts from online stores and more.

Previous guest Clara returns for a much longer discussion about tabletop gaming for the Women in Tabletop Gaming Month.

We talk about some of her favorite kind of Tabletop Roleplaying Games such as Shadowrun and Numenera and some of the characters she plays. Clara talks about how she got involved in tabletop gaming and offers advice for others to get involved.

You can listen to Clara's previous episode at:

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-53-clara-of-mt-moon-cosplay

You can find Clara at:

https://www.facebook.com/MtMoonCosplay/

https://www.instagram.com/mtmooncosplay/

You can visit http://womenintabletopgaming.com/ for more information, additional blog posts, featured partner content, discounts from online stores and more.

Susan White of the Dice for Brains Podcast joins me for Women in Tabletop Gaming Month.

We talk about how Susan found herself getting into tabletop gaming, what she loves about it and offers some really fun advice.

You can find Susan at:

https://twitter.com/taichisusan

You can find the Dice for Brains & Not Another Tavern Podcasts at:

http://diceforbrains.com/

https://www.facebook.com/diceforbrains/

https://twitter.com/DiceForBrains

https://www.facebook.com/NotAnotherTavern/

You can visit http://womenintabletopgaming.com/ for more information, additional blog posts, featured partner content, discounts from online stores and more.

Fatema Box joins me for Women in Tabletop Gaming Month.

Fatema discusses how she got into tabletop gaming. She talks about her experiences and interactions with being a woman and person of color in the community. Fatema also offers advice about getting involved.

You can find Fatema at:

https://twitter.com/fatty_box

You can visit http://womenintabletopgaming.com/ for more information, additional blog posts, featured partner content, discounts from online stores and more.

Elizabeth Barber of Tails from the Dark Dragons Inn Podcast joins me for Women in Tabletop Gaming Month.

We talk about what lengths it took her to get involved in tabletop gaming as well as her inspirations. She also offers advice for getting involved and more. We also discuss Tails from the Dark Dragons Inn Podcast.

You can find Elizabeth at:

https://twitter.com/Behaxeltzi

You can find Tails from the Dark Dragons Inn at:

https://tailsfromthedarkdragonsinn.co.uk/

https://twitter.com/DarkDragonsInn

https://www.facebook.com/tailsfromthedarkdragonsinn

https://tailsfromthedarkdragonsinn.tumblr.com/

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This episode for Women in Tabletop Gaming month is a re-release of material from Episode 97 with Kristin Flemons of The Broadswords Podcast.

Listen to Kristin talk about her experience with Dungeons and Dragons and roleplaying and becoming involved with The Broadswords Podcast.

You can listen to the episode in its entirety here:

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-97-kristin-flemons-of-the-broadswords-podcast

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Lou Fryer of Nord Games returns for Women in Tabletop Gaming Month.

Lou was previously on to talk about Nord Games latest Kickstarter project. This time, we talk about the differences in the US and England gaming communities. We also talk about her gaming experiences and working & developing gaming products.

You can listen to her previous episode here:

http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/ultimate-npcs-warfare-kickstarter-by-nord-games