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Not My Fantasy
by Cullen Callaghan and Hannah Sylvester
Cullen and Hannah watch and discuss fantasy films and the lore that inspired them.
Episodes
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Witch Season - Interview with Author Julia Bianco
This week, we’re talking with friend of the pod and the NMF Twilight correspondent Julia Bianco! Her fantasy romance adventure novel Witch Season is officially out, so she talked with us about corporatized witchcraft, enemies to lovers, and developing her book into a TV show! Pick up a copy of...
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Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013) (feat. Overly Sarcastic Productions)
We’re concluding Swords and Sandals Summer with the modern take on Greek demigods, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters! Cullen calculates how many hit points we’re dealt each scene of the movie, Hannah does her best impression of the boy employee himself, and our guest Red finds her new personal...
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The Odyssey (2026) (feat. Ben Talks Movies & TV and Kevin Buryanek)
The ultimate Swords and Sandals film is finally here! This week, we discuss Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey starring literally everyone in Hollywood. Cullen demands more men in skirts, Hannah is still pro-Polyphemus, Ben petitions for a Nolan-directed body horror movie, and Kevin might just sign…
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Jason and the Argonauts (1963) (feat. Callum Sinclair of Once Upon a VHS)
Another Ray Harryhausen joint–it’s Jason and the Argonauts! This week, Cullen pulls a deep cut from Monsters Inc., Hannah demands the Tyler Perry’s Madea cut of this film, and our guest Callum prays to the goth goddess Hecate. Be sure to follow Callum’s podcast Once Upon a VHS on Instagram and...
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Epic: The Musical (2022-2024) (feat. LillTCG)
We pre-game for Nolan’s Odyssey with the TikTok musical animatic of Epic: The Musical! Cullen uses the power of music to pronounce ancient Greek names, Hannah unpacks emotional baggage, and our guest Lill brings her mythology-gaming expertise. Bonus points if you can guess how many times we say...
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Sebastiane (1976) (feat. Brandon Estrella)
Swords and sandals meets Pride! This week, we’re discussing Sebastiane, the sensual, slow-burn erotic thriller about St. Sebastian. Cullen ranks the gayest saints, Hannah thanks Obama for everything, and our guest Brandon gives industry-insider insight on the movie’s production. Huge thanks to...
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He-Man: Masters of the Universe (2026) (feat. T. Zaccario of Obscure Obsessions)
Um, I think we all have the power. It’s He-Man: Masters of the Universe for another entry in Swords and Sandals Summer! We’re joined by our friend and podcaster T. to gawk at the himbo-ness of this toy-to-cartoon-to-movie-to-cartoon-to-movie movie. Cullen doesn’t believe Prince Henry’s crush on...
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Clash of the Titans (1981) (feat. Big Flying Lizards Podcast)
Don your tunics because this week of Swords and Sandals Summer is the original 1981 Clash of the Titans! We’re joined by host of the Big Flying Lizards podcast, Bryce Wilson! Cullen fights against twunk erasure, Hannah adopts the mechanical owl named Bubo as her child, and Bryce catches all the...
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Clash of the Titans (2010) (feat. Emma Dudley)
This week of Swords and Sandals summer, we’re talking Clash of the Titans, the 2010 remake of the beloved 1980s film of the same name. Cullen gushes about his love of Perseus, Hannah fumbles through the confusing plot, and our guest Emma pitches the better version of this film where Gemma…
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Troy (2004) (feat. Jeremy Gilfor)
This week, we’re talking about the most 2004 movie ever made–Troy! We’re joined by TV writer and friend of the pod, Jeremy Gilfor! In this episode, Cullen prays to the gods that didn’t appear in this adaptation, Hannah desperately tries to convince Cullen this movie is amazing, and Jeremy catches...
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The Prince of Egypt (1998) (feat. Allyssa Swearingen)
This is the episode we’ve been promising (threatening) for YEARS! Kicking off our Swords and Sandals Spring and Summer is Dreamworks Animation’s “The Prince of Egypt” (1998). Cullen makes multiple references to Veggie Tales, Hannah lists the forefathers of Moses from memory, and Allyssa sets the...
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The Bride! (2026) (feat. Jon Reilly, Life’s But a Song)
We’re bringing both Supernatural Romance Month and Frankenstein back to life on the pod. This week, we’re joined by podcast host and friend Jon to talk about Maggie Gyllenhaal’s strange take on “The Bride of Frankenstein.” Cullen recovers from his no-thoughts-head-empty viewing of the film…
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Darby O’Gill and the Little People (1959) (feat. Tierney Drach)
This week, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a forgotten Disney gem that Cullen grew up thinking was offensive. We meet Darby O’Gill, a young Scottish Sean Connery and a leprechaun Fire Island while Hannah shades the annoying widow and Tierney rages against Katie O’Gill. We also explore the...
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Irish Wish (2024) (feat. Natalie Nia)
This week, we explore Netflix’s Emerald Isle with Lindsay Lohan in “Irish Wish.” Cullen is not this movie’s apologist, Hannah auditions to be a screaming script doctor, and Natalie handles the geography checks. Check out Natalie on Instagram (@NatalieNiaIvey)! You can also find her content on...
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Song of the Sea (2014) (feat. Maiko Greenleaf)
This week, we’re DIVING into Irish folklore with the animated selkie story, “Song of the Sea.” Cullen retcons his childhood nickname, Hannah admits that she cries sometimes, and Maiko shares the special connection she has with this movie. Huge thank you to Maiko for joining us for another…
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Frankenstein (2025) (feat. Tales With Tish)
This week, we’re going full gothic horror romance with Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein. Cullen goes down a Crimean War rabbit hole, Hannah can’t stand this version of Victor Frankenstein, and Tish reminds us of Mary Shelley’s emotional depth and genius. Check out Tish on Instagram, TikTok and...
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Twilight: Eclipse (2010) (feat. Julia Bianco)
Celebrate the 3rd annual Twilight episode of Not My Fantasy! We’re joined again by our friend Julia to talk all things Twilight: Eclipse. Cullen inches ever closer to becoming someone who’s seen all of the Twilight films, Hannah dives deep into Stephanie Meyer’s writing process, and Julia feels...
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K-Pop Demon Hunters (2025) (feat. Uriel Mendoza)
K-Pop Demon Hunters (2025) (feat. Uriel Mendoza) To kick off Supernatural Romance Month 2k26, we’re FINALLY talking about THE fantasy animated musical of last year–K-Pop Demon Hunters. Cullen shows off his boyband demon side, Hannah celebrates original concepts for film, and our guest Uriel…
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Journey to Bethlehem (2023) (feat. Katie Little)
Happy Holidays from Cullen and Hannah and friend of the pod Katie! This season we controversially stretch the boundaries of our genre to slouch towards Bethlehem with our boy Milo and the team behind Glee and High School Musical. We explore the real war on Christmas, the history of the festive...
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The Wiz (1978) (feat. Jahlyn Reyes-McKinley)
We’re easing on down to a cult-classic version of Oz–it’s The Wiz! This week, Cullen reveals his disdain for 70s cinema, Hannah demands answers about Dorothy, and our guest Jahlyn tries to figure out why this Oz is so dystopian. Also, Cullen and Hannah reveal their very weird relationship with…
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Wicked: For Good (2025) (feat. Robert Berg)
We’re returning to Oz once again to chat about Wicked: For Good! This week, we cover the rest of the Maguire novel, Cullen drops fresh, oddly relevant childhood-nickname lore, Hannah makes too many puns, and our guest Rob shares additional insights from having seen the stage musical a few days...
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Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) (feat. The Fairy Tellers)
This week, we’re podcasting to save Hannah from Rottingham! Cullen’s enlisted the help of our good friends and fellow folklore podcasters, Katrina and Geoff, of The Fairy Tellers. We talk about the hyper-specific references to the Kevin Costner Robin Hood film, the community theatre vibes of this...
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Disney’s Z-O-M-B-I-E-S
Hannah is B-A-C-K! Cullen fulfills his T-H-R-E-A-T to make Hannah watch Disney Channel’s Z-O-M-B-I-E-S franchise. Covering all FOUR MOVIES, we tumble into our magical capitalist overlord’s best race allegory, cheer for our favorite ship #Zaddie, and nearly zombie-out trying to remember Demi...
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The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) (feat. Christian Garcia of "That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema")
Welcome back to England to explore English and Cinema history with Christian Garcia of "That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema" through the 1938 Erroll Flynn and Olivia de Havilland classic, The Adventures of Robin Hood. We talk hidden mirrors, the Norman Conquest, dudes sleeping together in the woods,being…
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Robin Hood (1991) (feat. Michael and Callum from Once Upon A VHS)
Take a trip with us to Kevin Cosner’s Merry England. A land of butt doubles, Bryan Adams and Ewok Villages. Joining us for this leg of the journey are fellow fantasy podcasters Callum Sinclair and Michael Lee Richardson of Once Upon A VHS. Cullen draws the connections between May Day Festivals…
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Robin Hood (2018) (feat. Hobz and Krizabeth)
Where did Robin Hood come from and why is this version Temu Batman? We explore the bewilderingly modern visual and narrative aesthetics of the Taran Edgerton and Jamie Fox Robin Hood which may be the most heterosexual movie we’ve watched on the pod. Cullen delves into the oldest Robin Hood…
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Robin Hood (1973) (feat. SIMP Casters)
Why is our favorite anti-establishment folk hero a hot fox? Find out as Cullen unpacks the history of Disney’s Robin Hood and Reynard the Fox, Corrina clocks Maid Marian ripping off the moves of Duchess from Aristocats, and Ian discovers the origin of the seminal classic- the Hamster Dance. Check...
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Snow White (2025) (feat. Fairy Tale Fix and The Fairy Tellers)
It’s the fairytale podcast crossover of the century–and we’re joining forces to discuss, dissect and dismantle the live-action Snow White! Cullen and Hannah are joined by Abbie and Kelsey of Fairy Tale Fix and Katrina and Geoff of The Fairy Tellers. Follow Fairy Tale Fix on Instagram Follow The...
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Mirror Mirror (2012) (feat. Of Slippers and Spindles Podcast)
Another Snow White adaptation from the 2012 Snow White renaissance–it’s Mirror Mirror! We’re joined by Cassie from Of Slippers and Spindles to talk about this bonkers, rococo rendition of the Snow White tale. Cullen invents the concept of ingénue-ity, Hannah criticizes Snow White’s conspicuous...
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Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) (feat. Disney Reel to Reel)
To celebrate more of Women’s Herstory Month, we’re getting gritty with the medieval-grunge adaptation, Snow White and the Huntsman. Cullen pitches his idea for a Teen Choice Awards podcast, Hannah is suddenly an expert on accents, and our guest Wyatt adds a number of voice acting roles to his...
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) (feat. Bethanie Finger of Prince Kai Fan Pod)
To start off Women’s History Month, we’re going all the way back to the the animated feature film that started it all, Disney’s Snow White from 1937. We’re joined yet again by author and podcaster Bethanie Finger to talk one of her and Cullen’s favorite fairy tales. Cullen finally gets to show…
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Twilight: New Moon (2009) (feat. Julia Bianco)
For the finale of Supernatural Romance Month, we’re phasing into the second chapter of the Twilight saga, New Moon. Cullen shows off his collection of werewolf books from the library, Hannah pleads for better wigs for the wolf boys, and Julia is in utter shock that she was ever Team Edward. Check...
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The Shape of Water (2017)
For this week of Supernatural Romance Month, we’re diving deep into Guillermo Del Toro’s “The Shape of Water.” We cover the story of “Agneta and the Merman” and some lore behind sea creature lovers. Plus, Cullen finally admits he’s Guillermo Del Toro’s nepo baby, Hannah keeps quoting dank memes,...
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The Invitation (2022) (feat. Another Gay Horror Podcast)
We’re biting into romance-horror film The Invitation, starring Missandei and the son of Captain Hook. This week, Cullen is caught between fear and arousal over the hot vampire lord, Hannah volunteers to join the vampiric pansexual throuple, and our guest Stuart helps griffins and unicorns get the...
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Beastly (2011) (feat. Tori Coyne)
It’s Supernatural Romance Month yet again, and we’re going back to the tale as old as time with “Beastly.” Cullen relives the dread of the Villaneuve “Beauty and the Beast” tale, Hannah bemoans the movie from her freshly dug grave, and our guest Tori returns to the pod for her annual anti-Vanessa...
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The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) (feat. T. Zaccario and Cait Callaghan)
It is cold, and Scrooge likes that. This holiday season, we’re watching “A Muppet Christmas Carol,” the most faithful adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale. We dive into some of Christmas’ spooky history and Dickens’ influence on the depictions of the holiday in media. Cullen outs...
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Moana 2 (2024)
This week, Cullen and Hannah talk about the a-meh-zing Moana 2, emphasis on meh. We both try to articulate why this movie didn’t quite work, Cullen gives us a lesson on musical lyric writing, and Hannah brainstorms a plot for the Moana sequel we wanted to see. Oh, and there are so many references...
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Wicked Part One (2024) (feat. Down the Yellow Brick Pod)
We’re going back before the brick road was yellow to discuss the Wicked movie! We’re joined by Tara and EmKay of Down the Yellow Brick Pod to talk about the movie, the musical, and the book! Cullen holds space for the future Shiz University Library LEGO set, Hannah goes on a face journey hearing...
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The Wizard of Oz (1939) (feat. Jenna Karn)
We’re entering our Oz era. This week, we’re talking about the classic fantasy film “The Wizard of Oz” starring Judy Garland. Cullen takes us through the crazy fantasy of the L. Frank Baum book, Hannah shows off her Oz swag from her theatre viewing, and our guest Jenna shares her wonderful...
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Night of the Living Dead (1968) (feat. Mike Lera)
We’re ending our first zombie series with the classic that launched the modern, pop culture zombie: George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead (1968). We’re joined by writer, filmmaker and all-around horror buff Mike Lera to explore how Romero’s ghouls got the zombie moniker. In this episode…
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Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island (1998) (feat. Christian Cintron)
Zoinks! The NMF gang watches “Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island” and, like, we weren’t prepared for such a rich discussion on zombies. This week, we dive into the voodoo of New Orleans and how this movie uses it as a backdrop for benevolent zombies, voodoo dolls, and werecats! Cullen reveals himself to...
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The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) (feat. Kyle Leone of The Gory Days)
To start off spooky month, we’re exploring the Haitian-Vodou origins of the zombie in the 1988 Wes Craven film, “The Serpent and the Rainbow.” Hannah takes the lead, diving into the real-life story of zombification and the years of scientific study on the phenomenon that inspired the film. With…
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Over the Moon (2020) (feat. Ellen Na)
This week, we’re crying our eyes out over the idea of change and new love after grief in the 2020 animated film “Over the Moon” from Netflix and Pearl Studio. Our friend Ellen joins Cullen and Hannah to fangirl over our new favorite lunar pop princess deity, Chang’e. Listen to us chat about the...
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Disney Descendants Deep-Dive (Part 2)
Cullen and Hannah continue down the Descendants Rabbit Hole and overcomplicate Cullen’s conspiracy board as they analyze Descendants: the Royal Wedding and Descendants Rise of Red. Can they untangle the Descendants timeline and deal with all the complications and worldbuilding deviations Rise of...
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Disney Descendants Deep-Dive (Part 1)
Follow Cullen and Hannah into the lore that is the Descendants franchise (2015-Present) as we dissect this Disney Channel Fanfic Franchise as a case study for the commodification of morality in the modern world. Are Good and Evil merely aesthetics? Join us on an unhinged pop culture journey to…
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves (2023) (ft. Maiko Greenleaf)
Ask us what kind of tree it is, because it’s a Chris Pine (movie). We watched “Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves” and explored the world of the Forgotten Realms with our favorite dorky, dysfunctional adventuring party. Cullen references The Veggie Tales for the 100th time, Hannah shares…
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1st Famtasy Choice Awards (50 Episode Celebration)
The Famtasy Choice Awards (50 Episode Celebration) Cullen and Hannah thank viewers like you and hand out Famtasy Choice Awards to the characters, songs and movies we’ve met on the Fantastical Adventure as voted by our listeners. We also read comments and reviews and celebrate the journey of our...
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Nimona (2023) (feat. Allyssa Swearingen and Brittany Spurlin)
Nimona (2023) (feat. Allyssa Swearingen and Brittany Spurlin) This week, Cullen is joined by two grad school friends, Allyssa and Brittany, to talk about the shape-shifting queer tale of Netflix’s Nimona! We start with some queer book recommendations to finish your Pride Month with some more...
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Mulan (1998) (feat. Nick Bennett)
For this week of Pride Month, we’re talking about the animated movie that invented gender-bending — Disney’s Mulan 1998. Cullen shares two of the oldest versions of the Chinese folktale, Hannah can’t stop talking about how good this movie is, and our guest Nick convinces us that he’s not saying...
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All of Us Strangers (2023) (feat. Once Upon a VHS)
Happy Pride Month! We’re starting off with a heavy film that just barely counts as a fantasy film– “All of Us Strangers.” Cullen does a roll call of various queer deities (gay-ities, if you will), Hannah points out fantasy tropes and themes, and our guests Callum and Michael share insights about...
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