
Co-hosted by V @aimmyarrowshigh (I Met You On LJ) and Emily @idontgettechnology (I Ship It), This Week In Fandom History celebrates fandom culture's highest highs and weirdest lows. With which short-lived vampire cop drama was the very first X-Files fic crossed over? Who is Tara Gilesbie? How recently did the Starsky & Hutch Lending Library rent out its last zine? What were Strikethrough, Racefail... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 152 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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It is a soulmate AU, and you are a horrible goose! This week, Emily and V explore Emily's deep-seated Goose Trauma and look at the only Soulmate AU they like: the Soulmate Goose of Enforcement, a trope that originated in OMG Check Please fandom. What... more
Did I say something gay at the femslash convention?! This week, a very special LIVE episode of This Week In Fandom History, recorded at the 10th anniversary TGIF/F (TGI Femslash) con in San Pedro, CA! Emily was not able to attend, so V is joined for ... more
God must have spent a little more time on Flesh Mechanic! (Actually, Kel and Lise did.) This week, V and Emily FREAK THE FUCK OUT over the single best fanfiction they've ever read, probably, and it is NOT what you would expect. No spoiling. Click the... more
+1! This week, Emily and V look at everyone's favorite fic format, the 5+1 fic. This humble story structure seems like it's always been a part of fandom, or just a part of human storytelling, but no! It all started with a little Clark/Lex story in Sm... more
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Love listening to the background of different defining events in all of fandom culture. If there is a fandom for something they cover it.
My favorite fandom podcast! The hosts are delightful, and I always learn something!!
I’ve been part of fandom for over 20 years but still haven’t experienced many of these things for myself… which makes me immensely grateful to have found this lovely podcast a while ago!
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Celebrating the diverse and quirky aspects of fandom culture, this series offers an engaging exploration of both historical and contemporary topics related to fandom. With co-hosts who share a passion for the fandom universe, listeners can expect discussions that navigate the intricate landscape between nostalgia and current fandom phenomena. Key episodes tackle important subjects such as the evolution of cosplay, the significance of fanfiction, and the intersection of fandom with issues like mental health and representation. Additionally, the show uniquely investigates the eccentricities and wonders that arise in the fandom sphere, making it a delightful listen for avid fans as well as those seeking to understand the dynamics at play withi... more
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