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June 25: Yuri Day (百合の日) with Dr. Erica Friedman
Because we are not anime girlies, we asked THEE anime expert, Dr. Erica Friedman, to join us and explain all things yuri in this supersized episode!
CONstruction || Episode #004: Eight Months Out
We may be eight months out from TGIF/F 2027, but we’re only two months away from the first TGIF/F Virtual Con…
Batman Wouldn't, Spider-Man Would || Episode #006: Are You Familiar with Straight Women? with Elizabeth Minkel
This week, our C-List Superhero is Beatriz Bonilla da Costa AKA Fire (DC Comics), and our A-List Superhero is Clint Barton AKA the worse Hawkeye (Marvel). Our Uninformed Expert Panel this week is Emily Jaye, as always, and our special guest is Elizabeth Minkel of Fansplaining. Listen in as they learn about our two heroes and weigh in on whether either, or both, is fuckable... like, at all.
June 14, 2011: #shirtgate, Or: The Gaylor Episode
How? Why? Whomst? Where? It's all been way-too-meticulously recorded for the ages, so join us down the rabbithole.
June 13-14, 2008: What We Can Learn from FedConUSA
The key ideas are leaking spinal fluid, nuclear-angry celebrity guests, the relative gullibility of us scifi nerds, and German diplomacy.
Batman Wouldn't, Spider-Man Would || Episode #005: Flowers in the Hydra Bunker with Rue
This week, our C-List Superhero is Roscoe Dillon AKA The Top (DC Comics), and our A-List Superhero is Wanda Maximoff AKA Scarlet Witch (Marvel). Our Uninformed Expert Panel this week is Emily Jaye, as always, and our special guest is Rue @soundssimpleright/@rue.walker. Listen in as they learn about our two heroes and weigh in on whether either, or both, is fuckable... like, at all.
June 1990: Our Girl Beverly Zuk Teaches Us Many Things
This week, V and Emily take a look at the illustrious -- pun intended -- life and career of Big Name Fanartist and writer Beverly Zuk, whose Fanlore page is a riot of full-frontal Vulcans.
May 25, 1977, 1983, 2018: The Real Star Wars Day
While audience reactions to the three movies aren't identical, the Force grip that Star Wars has on all of us has remained steadfast since the beginning. Star Wars is more than a fandom. It's an energy... it surrounds us and penetrates us... it binds the Galaxy together.
Batman Wouldn't, Spider-Man Would || Episode #004: The Greg Grunberg Cinematic Universe with Shit Larries Say
This week, our C-List Superhero is Matt Parkman from Heroes, and our A-List Superhero is Natasha Romanov AKA Black Widow. Our Uninformed Expert Panel this week is Emily Jaye, as always, and our special guest is Skye @anticonspiracist from the podcast Shit Larries Say. Listen in as they learn about our two heroes and weigh in on whether either, or both, is fuckable... like, at all.
May 20, 1998: Yet Another Godzilla Fandom Battle
We learn about Japan's bananas intellectual property laws in the '90s and about a BANANAS crossover zine that spanned over 600 pages of fic. This is truly a giant-size episode chock full of kaiju content.
CONstruction || Episode #003: Nine Months Out
The keyword of a successful event is "ecosystem," and John sings the ballad of treating vendors with respect.
May 12, 2008: The Bench: Fan Feud Is Our First Sign JK Rowling Has Done A Heel-Turn
Fortunately, it's 2026, the scales have fallen from our eyes, we've already covered Lindaaaaa for precedence, and we can have a real discussion about what the ruling meant for fandom, fanworks, and poor Steven Vander Ark.
Batman Wouldn’t, Spider-Man Would || Episode #003: The Messiest Person Ever In General with Violeta @morethanonepage
This week, our C-List Superhero is Millie Collins AKA Millie the Model AKA Millie the Spy, and our A-List Superhero is John Constantine AKA Hellblazer. Our Uninformed Expert Panel this week is Emily Jaye, as always, and our special guest Violeta @morethanonepage. Listen in as they learn about our two heroes and weigh in on whether either, or both, is fuckable... like, at all.
May 4, 2012: Check the Vents, The Avengers Are In The Tower
Journey back with us to a time and a place where everyone had their own apartment in the tallest skyscraper in New York City, movie nights were interrupted by galactic-level stakes that turned out okay, and every robot had a name and personality.
April 1988: Late For Breakfast Letterzine Begins Cooking
Have you ever written for a zine? Do you like tea? Can you Britpick for us??
Batman Wouldn’t, Spider-Man Would || Episode #002: A Lot More Planes with Maggie @bossymarmalade
This week, our C-List Superhero is Faith Herbert AKA Zephyr, and our A-List Superhero is Dr. Stephen Strange AKA... um, Dr. Stephen Strange. Our Uninformed Expert Panel this week is Emily Jaye, as always, and our special guest Maggie @bossymarmalade. Listen in as they learn about our two heroes and weigh in on whether either, or both, is fuckable... like, at all.
April 21, 2008: The Open-Source Boob Project Grosses Us Out
Gross! This week, V and Emily are balls of white-hot rage as they discuss the very 2008 debacle that was the Open-Source Boob Project at Penguicon '08. Do you feel safe and supported at conventions?
CONstruction || Episode #002: Ten Months Out
The code words this month for successful fan conventions are “agency” and “stewardship.”
April 13, 2013: A BNF of Ice & Fire, Or: Lindaaaa, GRRM, and Racism
Yikes, Scoob! This week, Emily and V hold their noses and sink into the cesspit that is the Tumblr blog of ASOIAF BNF and certified GOT Hater, Lindaaaa.
Batman Wouldn’t, Spider-Man Would || Episode #001: Cheeked Up with Mia from The Fan Girl Film Club
Welcome to TWIFH's brand-new Patreon show! This week, our C-List Superhero is Tomás Lara Perez AKA Chipmunk Hunk, and our A-List Superhero is Diana of Themyscira AKA Wonder Woman. Our Uninformed Expert Panel this week is Emily Jaye, as always, and our special guest Mia from The Fan Girl Film Club. Listen in as they learn about our two heroes and weigh in on whether either, or both, is fuckable... like, at all.