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May 6, 2001: BNF Leyla Harrison Appears on The X-Files
Grab your tissues, it's a crying episode! This week, V and Emily look at the short life and long impact of X-Files BNF (Big Name Fan) and BNA (Big Name Author), Leyla Harrison.
April 27, 2023: Fanbinding Puts Dramione Fandom in a Bind
We're probably preaching entirely to the choir if you love fandom enough to be listening to a fandom history podcast, but still.
April 20, 2000: The Haircut Warning Wars
Get ready to be kind of mad at people in the past! Has your fandom had a trigger warning debate?
BONUS! Trans Fans Have Always Been Here (TW Old-Fashioned Terminology Uses)
In light of certain fandoms' creators recently using their considerable fortunes to substantively make life worse for trans people, particularly trans women, this week, V and Emily take a look at a pioneering gender-nonconforming person who, literally, founded modern scifi fandom: Donald Wollheim.
April 8, 2023: Trans Hanni Day + Adapt, Evolve, Become
Do you see, Will? This week, V and Emily finally have a happy, joyous, euphoric episode!
March 31, 1995: The Death of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (TW: Murder, gun violence)
This week, Emily and V look at the brilliant life and tragic death of the Queen of Tejano music, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, who was murdered by the president of her national fan club.
March 28, 2010: The Indie Twific Award Winners Announced
AU/AH/OOC! What’s the craziest plot twist you’ve ever read?
March 16, 2014: Wizard Rock Goes Down in Flames (TW Sexual Assault, Coercive Control, Emotional Abuse, Neil Gaiman Discussion)
Yuck… Did you ever listen to wrock (wizard rock)? Have you heard of filk?
BONUS! Femslash Deep Dive with TGIF/F
Thank god it's femslash... part two! Thank you, @jarrow!
March 16, 1982: Earthshock Rocks Doctor Who Fandom
To the TARDIS! Who was your favorite Doctor Who companion?
March 2, 2012: The Onceler Becomes Tumblr Sexyman Supreme
How bad can he be? This week, Emily and V peek through their fingers at their MOST REQUESTED TOPIC EVER.
February 28, 1986: Pretty In Pink Proves the Brat Pack Possess Power
That's not a name, that's a major appliance! What's your favorite Brat Pack film? Are you a brain... an athlete... a basketcase... a princess... or a criminal?
February 15-17, 2013: FaberryCon East (Plus, T.G.I.Femslash!)
Thank god it's femslash! Have you ever been to, or hosted, a ship-centric con?
February 12, 2011: The Odds Are Not In V's Favor
Thank you for your consideration! Have you ever created something that became canon? Would you want to interact that way with your fave fandom?
February 2, 2024: #CoDay
He's a special li'l guy! Are you a Clone Wars fan? Who's your favorite clone?
January 24, 1996: The NATPE 7 Strike Las Vegas
The tale is delightful. Those seven ladies were seven Nick Furies, only with a deep love for Canadian vampire cops.
January 19, 1993: The Death of Superman Almost Kills American Comics
Up, up, and oh no! Did you ever buy something just for its potential collectors' value?
January 14, 2014: SPN Versus The Beliebers, Or: The Dumbest Twitter Beef
Remember when Emily said that the AO3 Top Ships Poll Fraud was the silliest thing she's covered on TWIFH? This probably beats it.
January 1994: H.E.A.T. Sets Out to Avenge Green Lantern
In brightest day, in blackest night...! This week, V and Emily look at a demographic that we haven't covered too much on TWIFH: fanboys.