This Week In Fandom History
V. Arrow, Emily JayeCo-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 | Twice weekly | Episodes | 166 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsPerforming ArtsLeisureHobbies | |||
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To the Common Room! This week, V and Emily look with such fondness at the best era of fic since the internet began: the 2012 Avengers Tower era. This requested episode features Clint in the vents, Thor eating Pop-Tarts, a surprising number of penguin... more
And print! This week, Emily and V learn what a letterzine was as they look at one of the biggest of its kind from the 1980s and well into the '90s: multifandom slash zine, Late For Breakfast. They also discuss the now-mysterious biggest slash fandoms... more
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- My absolute favorite podcast.
Never before has a podcast so directly addressed my interests. I’ve been in fandom for more than half of my life and am always excited to learn more about it. Some episodes have been a trip down memory lane while others have introduced to me fandoms and communities I’d never heard of before. Emily J and V are a delight to listen to. Their conversations are both fun and informative with the right amount of snark for some of the more ridiculous moments of fandom history.
Apple Podcasts5Queenclo1
United Statesa month ago - Fun fan history
Love listening to the background of different defining events in all of fandom culture. If there is a fandom for something they cover it.
Apple Podcasts5ZeniteoUnited States3 months ago My favorite fandom podcast! The hosts are delightful, and I always learn something!!
Podcast Addict54 months agoLady- Literally the only podcast I listen to regularly
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!
Apple Podcasts5JBRheeva
Germany2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #92 |  Canada/Leisure/Hobbies |
Apple Podcasts | #214 |  Australia/Leisure/Hobbies |
Apple Podcasts | #62 |  Philippines/Leisure/Hobbies |
Apple Podcasts | #93 |  Israel/Leisure/Hobbies |
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Apple Podcasts | #167 |  Netherlands/Leisure/Hobbies |
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Accessible deep-dive into fandom history, this show curates and analyzes defining moments, memes, and community dynamics across decades of fan culture. Episodes repeatedly spotlight how fanworks—from fan fiction and zines to podcasts and conventions—shape conversations, identities, and media reception. Listeners get thoughtful context on influential figures, pivotal events, and evolving norms within various fandoms, with a clear throughline about creativity, community-building, and the politics of representation. The format blends archival research, oral history, and playful critique, making it appealing to long-time fans and newcomers curious about how fan cultures have evolved and why they endure. A notable strength is its mix of humor, r... more
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