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Thinky Thoughts: A Multi-Fandom Podcast

Fascination and Frustration
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Stranger Things
Spike
Eddie Munson
Hawkins
Hopper
Willow
Max Mayfield
Nancy Wheeler
Gaza
UN Crisis Relief
Faith
Death
Eleven
Will Byers
Joyce Byers
Mike
Russia
California
Interview With the Vampire

Fascination & Frustration's Ruth and Michelle are London based fandom aficionados, having thinky thoughts about TV, books, movies, and all things fandom. We would love you to join the discussion!

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Jonathan Groff
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Episode: Doctor Who - The 15th Doctor - S14E06 Rogue

Hosts

Ruth
London-based host; co-creator of Fascination & Frustration; leads analysis with warm banter and deep engagement with fandom culture.
Michelle
London-based host; co-creator of Fascination & Frustration; brings sharp, enthusiastic take on a wide range of media and fan communities.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings
  • Fantastic!

    A really great podcast. I feel like I have found my people - thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rosasious
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great podcast!

    Always interesting and entertaining

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnnaM1602
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • This podcast always makes me smile

    Michelle and Ruth are clever and funny and really good at dissecting what works and what doesn’t in a way that is fun to listen to. I love listening enough to have become a supporter of the show on Patreon. Which, if you enjoy the show, you should too. I am particularly loving the Doctor Who episodes and look forward to seeing if Michelle and Ruth prefer Chris Chibnall to Stephen Moffat.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RozWarren
    United States4 years ago
  • Thoughtful & fun pop culture analysis

    I really enjoy the thoughtful analysis of pop culture! And Ruth & Michelle are great hosts - they take the topics seriously but not themselves.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lauren in Columbus
    United States4 years ago
  • So much fun!

    Loved the Yuri on Ice episodes! Very thoughtful and entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stellaa001
    United States6 years ago

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Very comfy, thoughtful deep dives that still feel friendly and inclusive.
Consistently entertaining and insightful across many fandoms.
Thoughtful, fun analysis that makes fandom feel welcoming and smart.
Passionate hosts who clearly love discussing pop culture in a thoughtful way.
Hosts balance humor with serious critique; great for long commutes.

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2
Q: How do you feel about the ending of the film?
It feels rushed, lacking significant character depth during the emotional progression post-execution.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2
Q: What do you think happens to Caesar?
I assume he is dead, executed by Snow.

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Two London-based hosts deliver thoughtful, deep-dive discussions across a wide range of fandoms, from TV and film to books and beyond. Episodes blend careful analysis of narrative structure, performance, and production design with warm banter, humor, and fan-informed insights. The show frequently dissects memory, perspective, and power dynamics within beloved franchises, often using metafictional framing or theatrical metaphors to illuminate why certain scenes land or misfire. It's especially appealing to listeners who enjoy thoughtful criticism delivered with accessibility and a sense of community, including those who support creators directly through patronage. A standout trait is the hosts' comfort with genre-crossing topics and their ab... more

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