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It’s a Fandom Thing

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Join us each week as we explore all things fandom and pop culture from the female perspective. Hosted by Erin Marlow.

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We are continuing our celebration of bands named after cities, states, and continents, focusing this time on Kansas! Tiff joins me to discuss which song made us fans of the band, share some of our favorites, highlight a song we believe deserves more ... more

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On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Tiff joins Erin to discuss the upcoming Netflix show, East of Eden, the docuseries Should I Marry a Murderer, and the trailer for Ink. The panel also discusses what media gets them in the mood fo... more

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We are continuing our celebration of bands named after cities, states, and continents, focusing this time on Chicago! Tiff joins me to discuss which song made us fans of the band, share some of our favorites, highlight a song we believe deserves more... more

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On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Tiff joins Erin to discuss the cancellation of Spider-Noir, the new documentary Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt, and the trailer for A Talent for Murder. The panel also discusse... more

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Recent Guests

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Lin Codega
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Host

Erin Marlow
Host of the show; leads discussions, introduces topics, and guides the panel.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • I love everything about this podcast! I love the way the commentators are so diverse and I love the energy of the host. Highly recommend!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    kimplaints
    4 years ago
  • Boring

    Don’t care for this podcast it’s boring

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    deangirlforever85
    United States4 years ago
  • Love this pod

    Such a great variety of shows and movies, plus author interviews. This pod has it all and I love it so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    My Streaming Bubble
    United States5 years ago
  • Wow!

    Great podcast! Super deep dive into so many great shows!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MsFonfrias
    United States5 years ago
  • It's A Fandom Thing has something for everybody. The pod covers every genre under the sun, and the interviews are excellent.

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Female-led perspectives add unique angles and depth.
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Special Interview Episode: Wattpad's Head of Content Alessandra Ferreri
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Alessandra argues that fan fiction deserves greater respect for its creative energy, community impact, and its role as a fertile space for experimentation that can inform mainstream media and writing, while acknowledging some problematic aspects that can arise in fandom dynamics.
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Special Interview Episode: Wattpad's Head of Content Alessandra Ferreri
Q: How has Wattpad helped fans find community?
She describes Wattpad as a social storytelling app that makes storytelling communal, inviting fans to participate in the writing process, which builds a foundational community and fosters rapid idea exchange and collaboration.
Special Interview Episode: Wattpad's Head of Content Alessandra Ferreri
Q: If you want to give just a little bit of a background and what that means with the head of content, and also that fanthropologist, how you might define that too?
Alessandra explains her role since 2015 at Wattpad, outlining responsibilities in community management, content strategy, and leading a team that tracks trends and analytics, while applying a fanthropology lens to study fan behavior and its relation to broader fandom outside Wattpad.
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This show centers on fandom and pop culture from a female perspective, with in-depth conversations across TV, film, and media topics. Episodes commonly feature enthusiastic panel discussions, spoiler-aware debates, and thoughtful commentary on casting, storytelling, representation, and industry trends, often weaving in personal anecdotes and cross-podcast guest appearances. A notable strength is the panel's lively, knowledgeable banter and willingness to tackle sensitive topics, industry changes, and nostalgia with inclusivity and a community-first vibe. Listeners can expect a mix of deep dives, cultural analysis, and timely takes on current fandom news, plus regular cross-promo and audience engagement opportunities that make it a friendly,... more

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