126: Bugs

We're buggin' out! We're joined by comedian and writer, Briana Templeton (she/her), to discuss her enduring love of everything that creeps and crawls. That's right, we're talking about BUGS! We talk about the definition of 'bugs, beautiful carapaces, the success of the butterfly PR team, sprawling termite cities, the existential nightmare of fig wasps, spider break dancing, and why we have a lot to learn from our little insect friends. Plus, Steph does her best bug impressions in a thrilling game of "Nomen quod cimex" (name that bug).  The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch on The From Superheroes YouTube Channel Want to learn more about this as well as all our episodes, and get access to even more fandom? Check us out at Patreon.com/TheFandomShow Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes

Big hearts, slightly smaller regulation balls, can't lose. We're talking with comedian, writer and podcast host, Cathryn Naiker (she/her) about the league that gets more popular with each passing year, the WNBA. With the finals around the corner, we learn about the best teams and players in the league, what makes the WNBA special, behind the scenes drama, community centre gym practices, the Stud Buds, birds in the locker room, what the MNBA could learn from their female counterparts and why good, fundamental athletic talent will always win out in the end. Plus, we speculate about the WNBA version of Space Jam. The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch on The From Superheroes YouTube Channel Want to learn more about this as well as all our episodes, and get access to even more fandom? Check us out at Patreon.com/TheFandomShow Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes

Fear is the mind-killer, but this podcast is the mind-thriller! See what I did there? Anyway, today we're talking to interior designer and movie critic, Devan Islas (he/him), about the sandy sci-fi epic that defined a genre; It's DUNE! We discuss gigantic sandworms, badass space witches, books about walking, white saviour tropes, and perpetually relevant gas metaphors. We also touch on Lynch, Villeneuve and the lesser known adaptations (both made and unmade) and why stillsuits are gross, yes, but no worse than drinking from a lake. Plus, we play a game of 'Dune or No Dune' and learn that geography is hard no matter what planet you're on.  The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch on The From Superheroes YouTube Channel Want to learn more about this as well as all our episodes, and get access to even more fandom? Check us out at Patreon.com/TheFandomShow Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes

Roll up with a couple friends, a couple dice and all the snacks you can muster because this week we're gathering around the table top with performer, game designer and theatre creator, Julian Frid (he/him) to discuss his experience as a player and creator of INDIE TABLETOP ROLE PLAYING GAMES! We chat about the joy of mutual hallucination, why more failure is more fun, swords vs. can openers, genre specific win conditions and some wonderfully weird game mechanics that use everything from text messages to candles to Jenga towers. Plus, we learn how Julian and his writing partner went from playing their own homebrew D&D campaign to publishing a TTRPG of their very own.  To learn more about Julian's game Sine, check out the Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oxgamettrpg/sine-a-story-driven-rpg The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch on The From Superheroes YouTube Channel Want to learn more about this as well as all our episodes, and get access to even more fandom? Check us out at Patreon.com/TheFandomShow Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes

This week we're chatting with illustrator and amateur cryptid historian, Ben O'Neil, about the big hairy phenomenon that people are dying to lay their eyes on; BIGFOOT. We talk about the Macleans magazine story that 'broke' (read: stole) the story, woodworking pranks, the famous Patterson-Gimlin film (and its possible debunking), conspiracy theories, Bigfoot hunting laws, carefully preserved butt prints and why the reality of Bigfoot is sort of beside the point. Plus, Ben breaks Steph's brain with the reveal of - what appears to be - a very weird reality show murder confession.   The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch on The From Superheroes YouTube Channel Want to learn more about this as well as all our episodes, and get access to even more fandom? Check us out at Patreon.com/TheFandomShow Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes

Grab your commander deck, because this week we're talking to comedian and actor, Andy Hull (he/him) to tap into the world's most popular collectible card game; MAGIC: THE GATHERING. We discuss some of the world's best game design, armoured seagulls, elegant works of card art, collectors items, how Post Malone got 'the one ring', and what our favourite TV shows might look like as Magic decks. Plus, some great tips and tricks for getting into Magic without breaking the bank. The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch on The From Superheroes YouTube Channel Want to learn more about this as well as all our episodes, and get access to even more fandom? Check us out at Patreon.com/TheFandomShow Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes

Oel ngati kameie! Get zapped into a big blue cat alien body because today we are joined by comedian and actor Lance Oribello (he/him) on a journey through the paradise planet of Pandora to talk about AVATAR (the James Cameron one). We discuss the spectacle of the original movie, incredible feats of filmmaking technology, motion capture performances, the 'post-avatar' blues, peaceful life-affirming ecosystems and why the Na'vi are firmly opposed to the concept of wheels. Plus, we get in touch with Earth mother and learn a little bit of conversational Na'vi.  The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch on The From Superheroes YouTube Channel Want to learn more about this as well as all our episodes, and get access to even more fandom? Check us out at Patreon.com/TheFandomShow Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes

Get kidnapped by mind-flayers and form an adventuring party because today we're joined by DM and podcast host, Travis Ryans (they/them) for a quest into the sprawling realm of BALDUR'S GATE! We discuss loveable (and eminently romanceable) party characters, incredibly flexible game mechanics, deadly lake dives, all-bard parties and the many many spreadsheets it must have taken to make this game a reality. Plus, we discuss the moral difficulties of an 'evil' playthrough, and why you should always always always always sit in chairs.  The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch on The From Superheroes YouTube Channel Want to learn more about this as well as all our episodes, and get access to even more fandom? Check us out at Patreon.com/TheFandomShow Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes

FOR THE HONOR OF GREYSKULL! Today we are once again joined by guest co-host Jocelyn Geddie(she/her) to discuss a near and dear fandom of the lovely Stephanie Malek (she/her). That's right, it's the animated show that served as inspiration for the Fandom Show; SHE-RA! We chat about the original 80s cartoon, what changes were made for the Netflix reboot, the battle for queer representation, voice acting, cartoon chemistry, saving cats, the power of friendship and how good stories can impact us at any age. Plus, we take a trip to Princess Prom and crown ourselves an unexpected Prom King.  The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch on The From Superheroes YouTube Channel Want to learn more about this as well as all our episodes, and get access to even more fandom? Check us out at Patreon.com/TheFandomShow Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes

WITNESS ME! Today we are joined by guest co-host Jocelyn Geddie (she/her) who is lending her mechanical arm to our collective and metaphorical war rig, so we might interview our very own host Kyah Green (they/them) on one of their all time favourite films; MAD MAX FURY ROAD. We talk about outrageously detailed world-building, a disastrous production that never should have resulted in a finished film, death-defying stunts, sneaky feminism, what constitutes a 'plot' and why Kyah refers to this film as 'a violence ballet'. Plus, we play 'Smash or Be Smashed'! What a day! What a lovely day!  The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch on The From Superheroes YouTube Channel Want to learn more about this as well as all our episodes, and get access to even more fandom? Check us out at Patreon.com/TheFandomShow Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes