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Dear Fandom

Dear Fandom

An Arts, Books and Performing Arts podcast
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Dear Fandom

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In this episode, HJ takes Megan through the magical mystery tour that is the SpongeBob Musical: from its inception and unique composition, to its star studded cast and potential for a life beyond professional productions. What makes a musical g
In this episode, Megan and HJ discuss the ongoing SAG-AFTRA/WGA strike and what it means for the entertainment industry and labor rights as a whole. Are we as fans complicit in union activities? It's more complicated than you think.
In the triumphant return episode (did you miss us?), Megan and HJ examine the recent controversy of Colleen Ballinger and iilluminaughtii AKA Blair Zoń, as well as the past controversy of Creepshow Art. Taking a deep dive into the phenomenon of
In this episode, HJ leads a discussion on the most controversial American woman to ever exist: Barbara Millicent Roberts, aka Barbie, of course. From its not-so-humble beginnings to world domination, topics discussed include our own personal re
Trigger warning: mentions of sexual assaultIn this episode, Megan tells a confused but very interested HJ all about the second season of The Witcher starring Henry Cavill, while somehow managing not to talk a lot about Henry Cavill. Topics act
In this episode, Megan and HJ surprise themselves by doing a last minute topic change and discussing 2001's Pixar classic, Monsters Inc., a movie which is about how two monsters accidentally discover work/life balance and unintentionally topple
In this episode, Megan and HJ finally (finally!) discuss one of their all time favorite movies, Kevin Smith's Dogma, his most financially successful and most ambitious film to date. Megan was raised Catholic and HJ was raised atheist, so get re
In this episode, Megan and HJ discuss the newest installment of the Matrix series, "Resurrections," which was...a film that was made. A lot of ground is covered here, so buckle up: capitalism ruining the entertainment industry, the drying up of
In this episode, Megan tells HJ all about the new edition of the classic Zelda prequel, Skyward Sword. HJ, who knows quite literally nothing about video games, delights in pointing out absurdities. Topics discussed include the current climate o
In this episode, Megan and HJ discuss the state of the movie musical through the lens of the abomination that is Cats 2019. Topics discussed include Tom Hooper's complete lack of filmmaking skills, the benefits of casting celebrities vs. unknow
In today's episode, Megan and HJ (referred to as Hilary in this episode) discuss the infamous Trisha Paytas, noted Gerard Way stan, pioneer of the filmed breakdown, and all around controversial figure. Her recent blowups with former friends, ac
For the second part of a two-parter on Chris-Chan, Hilary and Megan reflect on their own time as MySpace age teenagers while examining the person who set off this awful chain of events: a "terminally online" 20 year old cisgender lesbian colleg
In Part 1 of this two part episode, Megan and Hilary add another contribution to what is called Christory - the collection of information on the most documented person on the internet, Christine Weston Chandler. Is nature or nurture to blame? C
In this episode, Megan and Hilary discuss their own relationships with the notion of celebrity and how it has evolved over the past several years, as well as dispense some advice on how to navigate these parasocial relationships for the sake of
Hi, all. Hilary and Megan are back after a lengthy hiatus to deliver you an episode that was recorded in June. Life happens, alas. In this episode, we dive into our initial findings upon viewing Inside, our relationship to Bo Burnham (not perso
In today's episode, Megan and Hilary drop a nostalgia bomb on you all by reveling in the Pokemon franchise and all that came from it. Topics discussed include why video games should be easy, the perplexing phenomenon of Pokemon Live!, and why P
In today's episode, Hilary takes Megan through the magical world of the Korean pop music industry, through the lens of dominating girl group Blackpink. Topics discussed include a comparison to American pop music in the 1990s, how curation is an
In today's episode, Megan takes Hilary through the wild and woolly world of The Witcher (the TV show, y'all, we simply do not have time for the extended universe). Topics discussed this episode include the many forms of Henry Cavill, why it's e
In today's episode, Megan and Hilary take a deep dive into a movie that's very special to the both of them: Wes Anderson's The Royal Tenenbaums. Topics discussed include why every teenage girl wants to be Margot, an earned vs. an expected redem
In today's episode, Megan takes Hilary on a magical adventure through the Matrix Trilogy, as so well crafted by the Wachowski sisters. Hilary spends much of the episode laughing like a hyena. Topics discussed include how this easily could've be
In today's episode, Megan tells Hilary about the history of cosplay and her place in it, and they reminisce about their time in convention fandom in the mid 2000s. Topics discussed include gatekeeping and why it sucks, owning your plastic surge
In today's episode, Hilary gives Megan the lowdown on the rise and fall and rise again of iconic American rock band My Chemical Romance. Topics discussed include not knowing the ages of rock dudes, the ins and outs of a high concept creative pr
In today's episode, Megan and Hilary explore the characters and situations of Bojack Horseman and the other varied, multifaceted residents of Hollywoo and beyond. Topics discussed include owning your character deficits, diametric opposites serv
In this (hopefully eagerly awaited) return episode, Megan and Hilary continue our discussion of toxic masculinity with everyone's favorite women written and directed film on the subject, American Psycho. Topics discussed include why Tom Cruise
In today's episode, Megan and Hilary dive headfirst into the misogynistic waters of the Fight Club fandom, for both book and film. Topics discussed include leading the examined life, why men need to stop blaming women for everything, how Marla
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