Stay ConnectedA podcast about people who really, really love stuff — and the people who make that stuff. We dive into the world of geek fan culture, interviewing both devoted fans and creators about their favorite comics, movies, TV shows, and how they celebrate them. From famous filmmakers to fan fiction writers, and celebrities to cosplayers, we are like a weekly Comic-Con party for your ears.
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The Fandom Files is joined by Ryan Penagos, who millions of comic book fans know as Agent M! Penagos is the Vice President & Creative Executive for Marvel Digital, where he oversees everything from digital comics to podcasts, videos, and more. He's also the face of the company, and can be credited as launching Marvel into the digital era by putting the company on Twitter way back in 2007. He talks about his first job at Wizard, the early days of the MCU, the explosion of comic fandom, and the future of Marvel on the latest episode ofThe Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Jessica Burke and Anthony Burdge, the writers, editors, and proprietors of Mythic Ink, a niche publishing company devoted to weird and eclectic tales. Long-time students of Tolkien, Lovecraft, and other authors of supernatural stories, they began their company to publish essays and analysis from academics and serious fans alike. Mythic Ink now publishes both original short stories and scholarship on Lord of the Rings, Doctor Who, and other beloved franchises. They discuss their work, their dissatisfaction with the Lord of the Rings movies, and their experience with real ghosts on the latest episode of The Fandom Files! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Simon Guerrier, a lifelong fan of Doctor Who — literally, his first memory is of a Simon Baker-era Doctor Who episode. He turned what was once a very lonely passion into a career; Guerrier is now a renown writer of Doctor Who books, encyclopedias, audio dramas, and documentaries. On the day of the latest Doctor Who Christmas special, Simon explains how he went from writing terrible fan fiction as a kid to writing about (and for) one of the hottest shows in the world! He also reflects on the Steven Moffat era, which ends today! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Philip Wise, a Star Wars fan since the original movie hit theaters in 1977. Today, Wise is the webmaster for TheForce.net and founder of RebelScum.com, two of the biggest Star Wars sites on the internet. Phil explains what it was like being a fan before the internet, how the fandom came together, takes us inside his world of giant movie props and collectibles, and reviews The Last Jedi. Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Paul Scheer, the actor/comedian/writer who just so happens to be a lifelong Disney Parks (and overall theme parks) fanatic! Scheer explains that annual childhood visits to Orlando turned him into a Disney fiend, and shows off his incredibly detailed knowledge of Disneyland (he's a season pass holder) in a conversation about his favorite rides, attractions, and dream theme park. Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by AJ Wolfe, the owner and proprietor of DisneyFoodBlog.com! The site is by far the biggest public database and news source about the food offered at Disney's theme parks and resorts. We speak to AJ about how and why she founded the site, how food culture has changed over the years, the way Disney has upped its foodie game, the best (and worst) restaurants to visit in Disney World, her dream Disney meal, and much more! Follow us on Twitter:@FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files is joined by Michael Nguyen, the cosplay correspondent for Star Trek site TrekMovie.com! An in-depth chat covers the long history of one of the most iconic fandoms, how Michael got hooked on Trek and made his mom angry at the dinner table, the different levels of cosplay intensity, how real Star Trek fans party in Vegas, and the plot of his dream fan film. Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY! (Note: This was recorded in October)
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The Fandom Files is joined by Chelsea Moquin and Caroline Poufsouffle, hosts of the Sherlock Holmes show Three Patch Podcast! An in-depth chat covers society's long-running Sherlock Holmes obsession, why there is now such an avid fandom for the BBC show Sherlock, why there's an even more avid fandom for imagining its main characters having sex together (what's up Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman), and how it's created lifelong friendships. Remember to follow us on Twitter@FandomFilesSYFY!
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We're joined by Steve Black Jr., the host of the ultra-popular and long-running Pokémon podcast It's Super Effective, and his frequent co-host, Micah Zeilinger! An in-depth chat covers origin stories, parents who swindled children in Pokémon card deals, the Pokémon Go craze (and port-a-potty tipping riots), and whether humans can mate with Pokémon (keep an eye on Mr. Mime). Remember to follow us on Twitter @FandomFilesSYFY!
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The Fandom Files welcomes the Gundam Builders of NYC and NJ to the studio at 30 Rock! Brian Dencklau, Jeremy Figueroa, and Leondra Whitley discuss how they became obsessed with the iconic Gundam anime series, the incredibly painstaking work that goes into building their different gunpla models, the giant robots that hang above their bed and fill up their homes, and sing some of the series' theme songs. Things get weird!
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