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Random Fandom
by Ian Kelley & Stephanie Weaver
Two friends, endless obsessions. Each episode, Ian Reed Kelley and Stephanie Weaver introduce each other to new fandoms, talking about what they love, what they don't understand, and what keeps them up at night.
Episodes
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The Lord of the Rings
In this episode, special guest Dr. Matt Hasenjager tells Stephanie and Brit all about his life-long love of all things Tolkien, including The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. We talk fantasy, narrative, struggle, and, of course, Sauron's fuckboy summer.
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Jason Todd
In this episode, Stephanie tells Brit all about the various Robins - that's right, there's more than one! We focus on Jason's development, death, and resurrection, as well as how his storyline overlaps with and reflects major cultural touchstones, including tough on crime, the war on drugs, and…
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The Last of Us
Content Warning: In this episode, we do talk about suicide and murder, as it relates to both the game and the show. We spend time discussing the death of Black characters, in particular. If this is something that's not okay for you to hear right now, we recommend a different episode. In this...
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Hockey
In this episode, Ben Wetherbee tells Brit and Stephanie all about hockey and, most importantly, the famous Russian Five that led the Detroit Red Wings to several exciting wins in the 1990s. If you're interested in Soviet-era spy-like intrigue, then this episode is for you. Also if you like…
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True Crime
Content Warning: In this episode, we talk about true crime, including rape and murder. We specifically discuss the cases of Adnan Syed and the Golden State Killer. If that's not something you're able to listen to now, check out our next episode coming out in two weeks on hockey and The Russian...
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Hades
In this episode, Stephanie tells Brit about the video game Hades. We talk rogue-like games, Greek mythology, and why dying multiple times can be a really effective way to learn. We also talk about how inviting fans into regular and animated feedback is a really effective way to design not only...
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That Wizarding Boarding School Series, Part 2
CW: In this episode, we talk about anti-trans hate. If that's not something that is healthy for you right now, this episode may not be for you. In this episode, Stephanie and Brit talk about the anti-trans reign of terror unleashed on Twitter (and elsewhere) by She Who Must Not Be Named. We…
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That wizarding boarding school series, Part I
In this episode, Stephanie and Brit talk about their life-long relationship with Harry Potter as elder millennials. Topics include Severus Snape and Hermione Granger fanfic, Severus Snape and Harry Potter, Severus-Remus, Sirius-Remus, and even Voldemort-Harry! You get it, we talk a lot of...
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Haikyuu!
In this episode, Stephanie teaches Brit about Haikyuu!, the manga and anime all about high school volleyball players in Japan. We cover a range of topics, including transition, trans athletes, and the specifics of the Omegaverse. Brit breaks down briefly in confusion, but Stephanie leads the way....
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Our Flag Means Death
In the debut episode of Random Fandom, co-hosts Brit Kelley and Stephanie Weaver talk about the lovely, refreshingly queer show, Our Flag Means Death with our guest, Dr. Elliot Tetreault. Topics involve queer masculinities, nonbinary characters (and actors), and how much we love Taika Waititi....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Two friends, endless obsessions. Each episode, Ian Reed Kelley and Stephanie Weaver introduce each other to new fandoms, talking about what they love, what they don't understand, and what keeps them up at night.
HOSTED BY
Ian Kelley & Stephanie Weaver
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How many episodes does Random Fandom have?
Random Fandom currently has 10 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Random Fandom about?
Two friends, endless obsessions. Each episode, Ian Reed Kelley and Stephanie Weaver introduce each other to new fandoms, talking about what they love, what they don't understand, and what keeps them up at night.
How often does Random Fandom release new episodes?
Random Fandom has 10 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Random Fandom?
Random Fandom is created and hosted by Ian Kelley & Stephanie Weaver.
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