Best Fandom Files Podcasts (2025)

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Episode #253 - Dreamers Unite: Park Music & Porch Potato Love 56:55

11h ago56:55

56:55

In today’s episode, we share my experience at Calling All Dreamers: A Celebration of Disney Parks Music, then take a trip to the porch on Main Street U.S.A. to remember Frank the Porch Potato with stories from his biggest fans.

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June 14, 2021: The NSFW Episode (Thanks, Batman) 1:01:36

4d ago1:01:36

1:01:36

Holy lunch at the Y, Batman! This week, V and Emily just rate which, if any, superheroes are fuckable, because DC's editorial team made an edict in 2021 that will never, ever, ever, never not be funny. Sources Vice Bleeding Cool Gail Simone on X This Week In Fandom History is a fandom-centric podcast that tells you… what happened this week in fando…

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Episode #252 - Mariah Carey: Diva and Disneyholic 57:20

7d ago57:20

57:20

In this glitter-filled episode, we explore the magical crossroads where the Diva meets Disney ✨ From Clarabelle Cow covering her iconic holiday anthem to Mariah’s sparkly adventures at Disneyland with her twins, we’re diving into all the way Mimi has sprinkled her butterfly dust over the Disney universe. 💫…

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Episode #251 - Fantastic Animatronic: Walt Disney Lives 1:06:52

14d ago1:06:52

1:06:52

Today we’re back at Disneyland’s 70th to review the new show, Walt Disney - A Magical Life. Then we share our thoughts on a recent D23 event, Marvel’s Fantastic Four and Daredevil on Disney Plus!

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June 8, 2024: A Surprise for Emily! (TW Mentions of Suicide, Parental Grief, Religious Control) 1:21:42

15d ago1:21:42

1:21:42

Roll for initiative! This week, V and Emily use the actual "what happened this week in fandom history" event (the USPS released Dungeons & Dragons themed stamps) purely as an excuse to talk about a meatier topic: the Satanic Panic of the 1980s and its effects on fandom... focusing on the writing of one blorbo extraordinaire, Mr. Eddie Munson. Stran…

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Episode #250 - Magic Keys and Episodes: A Journey from 1955 to Episode #250 56:50

21d ago56:50

56:50

Today we are celebrating 250 EPISODES OF THE DISNEYHOLICS SHOW! Join us as we cherish this milestone, Disneyland’s 70th birthday, and our newest Audio Animatronic. Plus hear our thoughts on Walt Disney: A Magical Life!

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June 3, 2011: Cherik Explodes the X-Men Multiverse 1:06:01

25d ago1:06:01

1:06:01

To us, our X-fandom-historians! This week, Emily and V venture once again into a fandom that has way too many moving parts to understand as they discuss the release of X-Men: First Class and the subsequent multiversal explosion of Cherik (Charles Xavier/Erik Lehnsherr, or Professor X/Magneto) fanworks. Even though this is literally a pairing V has …

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Episode #249 - Disney Adventures: 70 Years of Magic! 59:28

28d ago59:28

59:28

In today’s episode, we’re catching you up on a whirlwind week of Disneyholic adventures—from mini golf to retirement —and oh yeah, Disneyland’s turning 70 tomorrow and we’re partying like it’s 1955!

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May 25: A Double Nerd Holiday! 45:55

1M ago45:55

45:55

Grab your towel and your hard-boiled egg, nerds! This week, Emily and V look at a double holiday once again, because May 25 is a big day for two big fandoms: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy celebrates Towel Day, while Discworld remembers Sir Terry Pratchett and celebrates the Glorious 25 of May. Both of these hugely influential, beloved book serie…

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Episode #248 - Tatooine and Trivia: Galactic Burlesque 47:21

1M ago47:21

47:21

We’re heading into sexy territory with a dazzling trip to a galaxy far, far away... right in the heart of the Nevada desert! Join us for Myke TV's first review of The Empire Strips Back, a hilarious and risqué Star Wars Burlesque Parody show in Las Vegas. Then, we switch gears for an extra-special Disneyholic Patreon edition of the Great Big Game S…

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May 19, 1997: Clan Denial Avenges Richie Ryan... On the High Seas 54:01

1M ago54:01

54:01

There can only be one! And that one better fucking be Richie Ryan! This week, V and Emily tackle a requested topic from lovely Patron @elismor and look at the extremely confusing, way-too-many-installments fandom of Highlander. Specifically, Highlander: The Series. And specifically, teenage thief and heartthrob Richie Ryan, and how he was unjustly …

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Episode #247- Filed Under Magic: The Walt Disney Archives 1:23:47

1M ago1:23:47

1:23:47

In today’s episode, we’re unlocking the magic of the Walt Disney Archives and hearing firsthand from those who’ve explored its legendary treasures. From the roots of the Disney empire to a few of our own magical misadventures

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May 1–31, 2020: The First VoiceTeam! 50:14

2M ago50:14

50:14

Let's get together, yeah yeah yeah! This week, Emily and V head to summer camp! That is, we discuss the podfic summer camp extravaganza that is VoiceTeam, an annual challenge to create creative podfic for any fandoms and pairings your heart desires... as a team. We also look at how podfic was THE COOLEST way to pick up chicks in the '90s, where pod…

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Episode #246 - Rants and Raves: Resort Cups and Epcot Omakase 1:08:47

2M ago1:08:47

1:08:47

From not-so-shady walkways and broken photo booths to unexpected rain swims and omakase dreams, we’re unleashing some of our rants and raves about our experiences at Disney Parks!

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May 6, 2001: BNF Leyla Harrison Appears on The X-Files 1:00:24

2M ago1:00:24

1:00:24

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. The very first thing she did when she got the internet was post an X-Files fic... and immediately got anon hate. From there, she became one of the cornerstone writers of '90…

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Episode #245 - Unlocking the Magic: Disneyland Keys & the Battle of the Parks 1:13:05

2M ago1:13:05

1:13:05

Today’s episode is packed with a bit of everything: birthday recaps, Disney thrills, Epic debates, and all the magic (and mayhem) in between! We even made time for a rootin’-tootin’ Rodeo BBQ revue!

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April 27, 2023: Fanbinding Puts Dramione Fandom in a Bind 55:15

2M ago55:15

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Going once, going twice, sold... unfortunately! This week, Emily and V look at an event requested back while it was actually happening: the 2023 fanbinding drama that nearly ended Dramione- and Reylo's fanbinding communities on Instagram. Mostly, though, it's an episode about people coming into fannish spaces without an interest in fannish communit…

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Episode #244 - Ohana: Chosen Families and a Joyous Birthday 1:13:03

2M ago1:13:03

1:13:03

It's time to rate and review a few overdue movies, shows, events and more including Lilo and Stitch and Blizzard Beach. Plus its Jenn Diz's birthday this week and we have a memory game to play!

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April 20, 2000: The Haircut Warning Wars 1:02:06

2M ago1:02:06

1:02:06

Grab your floaties! This week, V and Emily travel back 25 years (gross) to the spring of 2000, when the internet was the Wild West and everyone was an asshole. Or maybe not everyone, but wow, this one e-mail list for The Sentinel sure was. We discuss the difference between tags, warnings, spoilers, and censorship, and we also discuss just how much …

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Episode #242 - Reselling Disneyana: Limit 1 Per Guest 50:16

3M ago50:16

50:16

Today we are coming for those pesky Disney resellers! We’ll be looking into the history of Disney merchandise and collectibles along with a game of Price Is Right!

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April 13: Homestuck Banging Out the Tunes 59:00

3M ago59:00

59:00

We finally learned what Homestuck is! This week, Emily and V look at a very special double-holiday: April 13, the day that Neil banged out the tunes and, also, Homestuck Day. Who is Neil? The greatest pianist who ever lived, that's who. And what's Homestuck? That was our question every goddamn day of our lives until Emily dipped a toe into the extr…

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Episode #241 - We Love Disneyland: 70 Years to Celebrate 1:03:06

3M ago1:03:06

1:03:06

Today we’re celebrating Disneyland’s 70th anniversary celebration and taking you inside the kickoff festivities at the park! Our special guest, Dani Dizney, join us to share some of our favorite Disneyland trip stories. Then we’re heading east for the latest tips and tricks to help you plan your visit to Epic Universe ahead of the May 22 Grand Open…

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Episode #240 - Fandom Days: Disneylanders Assemble 1:15:20

3M ago1:15:20

1:15:20

We’re feeling the fandom with a look at Disneyland events like the recent Bats Day, Tiki-land Day and Star Wars Day. Then we get ready for Disneyland's 70th celebration with the latest news and a game of Password: Disneyland Edition. It's also time for us to talk about the latest Marvel movie, Thunderbolts* aka The New Avengers!…

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Episode #239 - Aloha Vibes: Disney's Aulani and Anaheim Hangouts 1:11:27

3M ago1:11:27

1:11:27

This week's episode is full of Disney Aloha-Vibes! We're sharing experiences from our time hanging out in Anaheim, plus the tropical destination of Disney's Aulani resort in Hawaii.

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BONUS! Trans Fans Have Always Been Here (TW Old-Fashioned Terminology Uses) 46:59

3M ago46:59

46:59

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. We look at Donald's fannish history, including host…

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April 8, 2023: Trans Hanni Day + Adapt, Evolve, Become 44:49

3M ago44:49

44:49

Do you see, Will? This week, V and Emily finally have a happy, joyous, euphoric episode! And it's about... Hannibal, the scariest show ever to be on television. But the fandom has embraced the show and one another so wholly and so delightfully that we can't help but be charmed. In particular, we are looking at the annual fannish holiday of Trans Ha…

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Episode #238 - Celebration Day: Oatmeal, Raisins and Potatoes 54:01

4M ago54:01

54:01

Our calendar says its April 30TH and we’re playing a brand new Disneyholics Show game called DISNEY CONNECT FOUR! Play along as we observe National Mr Potato Head Day, Oatmeal Cookie Day and FIFTEEN more ways to celebrate the day!

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March 31, 1995: The Death of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (TW: Murder, gun violence) 1:14:08

4M ago1:14:08

1:14:08

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. While Selena's life was cut way too short, the amount of genius and joy that she exuded onstage and offstage is the most important part of her story. Emily skillfully …

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Episode #237 - Dolled Up & Dialed In: Disneyland to Epic Universe 1:49:37

4M ago1:49:37

1:49:37

This week we’re park-hopping in style! From Dapper Day at Disneyland to DCA for the swingin’ sounds of Phat Cat Swinger. Then we head over to the east coast for the Annual Pass Preview of Epic Universe!

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Episode #236 - Lost and Found: Studio Life with Seth Rogen 58:04

4M ago58:04

58:04

In today’s episode, we dig through Reddit to find out what items have been reported to Lost and Found at Disneyland. Then we take a peek into the lives of movie studio executives with Myke TV's thoughts about Seth Rogen’s new comedy series, The Studio.

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March 28, 2010: The Indie Twific Award Winners Announced 1:04:10

4M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

AU/AH/OOC! This week, V and Emily fall down an Internet rabbithole to the wild and weird world of Twilight fanfiction in 2010, where contests, rec blogs, and awards reigned supreme. Specifically, the rabbithole of the Lazy Yet Discerning Ficster blog led straight to the Indie Twific Awards, where undersung Twilight fics in quirky and delightful cat…

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Episode #235 - Bursting the Bubble: The Science Behind the Magic of Disneyland 56:16

4M ago56:16

56:16

This week, we step outside the Disney bubble, ONLY to dive even deeper into it! We’re exploring the science behind Disneyland—from the forced perspective of Main Street, U.S.A. to the geological wonder of Galaxy’s Edge.

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Episode #234 - Blessed Be the Fruit: May the Avengers Assemble 1:03:40

4M ago1:03:40

1:03:40

On today’s episode we get hyped about Marvel’s recent Avengers Doomsday announcements, an honest review of the new Snow White movie, and then we prepare for the final season of The Handmaid’s Tale.

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March 16, 2014: Wizard Rock Goes Down in Flames (TW Sexual Assault, Coercive Control, Emotional Abuse, Neil Gaiman Discussion) 55:11

5M ago55:11

55:11

Yuck... This week, Emily and V tackle a requested topic and look at the downfall of wrock, AKA Wizard Rock, aka music about Harry Potter made by semi-pro musicians in the 2000s and early 2010s. Much of the wrock genre was caught up in the blizzard of allegations that made up YouTube Abuse in 2014, the pre-MeToo movement that aimed to take vloggers …

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Episode #233 - Snakes!: Why’d It Have to Be Snakes?! 1:19:34

5M ago1:19:34

1:19:34

Today we head deep into the Temple of the Forbidden Eye with the D23 Spotlight Series: The Making of Indiana Jones Adventure! Then we head over to Imagineering for behind-the-scenes stories, chats with the creators, and a quick shopping spree at Mickey’s of Glendale!

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BONUS! Femslash Deep Dive with TGIF/F 1:05:25

5M ago1:05:25

1:05:25

Thank god it's femslash... part two! This week, in lieu of a minisode, V and Emily were joined by jarrow, the founder of FaberryCon and TGIF/F (see Episode #111), for a lengthy chat about all things femslash. We talk migratory (fem)slash fandom; subtext; female friendships and friend-ships; and why the death of the 22-episode season is killing ship…

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March 16, 1982: Earthshock Rocks Doctor Who Fandom 58:55

5M ago58:55

58:55

To the TARDIS! This week, V and Emily tackle a requested episode about a deeply controversial Doctor Who episode: Earthshock, which aired in 1982, featuring the Fifth Doctor. This episode killed off -- 40-year-old spoilers -- child companion Adric, and we're still seeing the effects of that choice in the writing of the show today. Although as far a…

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Minisode #007 26:40

5M ago26:40

26:40

What was the most shocking character death you’ve witnessed, and how did it make an impact on you? In 2025, TWIFH is starting something new… minisodes! These will be released on Wednesdays as a li'l sneak preview of the topic for the upcoming full-length episode on Sunday. Huge thank-you to all of the wonderful listeners who sent in replies for the…

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Episode #232 - Disney Movie Madness: Polls and Plant-Based Trivia 1:14:43

5M ago1:14:43

1:14:43

We’re diving into our latest audience poll results and reacting to your rankings for some of Disney's best 90's movies. Then, we’re buzzing over to EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival to check out this year’s highlights (so far) before playing a seedy trivia game about Disney's plant-based characters! 🌱🐝…

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March 2, 2012: The Onceler Becomes Tumblr Sexyman Supreme 52:35

5M ago52:35

52:35

How bad can he be? This week, Emily and V peek through their fingers at their MOST REQUESTED TOPIC EVER: how The Onceler, from Dr. Seuss' The Lorax, became Tumblr's #1 Sexyman in 2012. Not other 2012 villains like Loki or Moriarty or Cato The Hunger Games. No. The Onceler. The animated Onceler. And you know what? After this episode, we kind of unde…

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Episode #231- Officially Unofficial: An Adventure at 90’s Nite 59:41

5M ago59:41

59:41

In today’s episode, we journey deep into the jungle and travel back in time to experience the magic of Disneyland’s special events! Join us as we explore the wild adventures of Adventureland Day and rewind to the neon-soaked nostalgia of Disneyland After Dark: '90s Nite.

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February 28, 1986: Pretty In Pink Proves the Brat Pack Possess Power 1:06:13

5M ago1:06:13

1:06:13

That's not a name, that's a major appliance! This week, V and Emily use the release of iconic teen film "Pretty In Pink" as an excuse to look at the influence of the Brat Pack on film, fandom, and film fandom since 1985. "Pretty In Pink" is a part of why Star Wars IX has the chopped-up feel it does; the Brat Pack themselves changed the nature of ho…

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Episode #230 - Hooray For Hollywood: Best Films and Royal Ships 1:15:45

5M ago1:15:45

1:15:45

Today we’re checking out the recent Academy Awards show along with an Oscars-themed animated film game! Then, we sail away with Myke TV's thoughts on Disney cruise ships after enduring seven nights on Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas.

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Minisode #005 + Minisode #006 8:34

5M ago8:34

8:34

How would you celebrate a holiday all about your blorbo? + What is the biggest contribution you’ve made to your fandom? Anything counts, including being a kudos-leaver and headcanon-cheerleader! In 2025, TWIFH is starting something new… minisodes! These will be released on Wednesdays as a li'l sneak preview of the topic for the upcoming full-length…

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February 15-17, 2013: FaberryCon East (Plus, T.G.I.Femslash!) 45:55

5M ago45:55

45:55

Thank god it's femslash! This week, Emily and V discuss the absolutely pie-in-the-sky delightful FaberryCon, a long-running convention dedicated to Quinn Fabray/Rachel Berry in the Glee fandom, a noncanonical femslash ship. Then, even more delightfully, after the end of Glee, the conventioneers transformed the experience into @tgifemslash, a multi-…

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Episode #229 - Totally 90’s Disneyland: Neon Dreams & Magical Machines! 1:04:18

6M ago1:04:18

1:04:18

Today, we’re turning back the clock to the Disneyland of the 1990s! Join us as we relive the sights, sounds, and experiences that made this era unforgettable! So lace up your LA Gears and come to Disneyland with us!

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Episode #228 - Captain America: Overheard and Underwhelmed 1:23:59

6M ago1:23:59

1:23:59

Today we’re eavesdropping on guest conversations at Disney parks, then it's time our SPOILER REVIEW of the new Captain America movie PLUS we have some more local shenanigans to discuss!

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February 12, 2011: The Odds Are Not In V's Favor 1:18:52

6M ago1:18:52

1:18:52

Thank you for your consideration! This week, V and Emily are joined by a very special guest, Heidi Tandy AKA Heidi8, who is on the show to explain the intricacies of fandom and copyright law because, well, she was V's attorney for the event this week in fandom history. In 2011, V made a fanwork map of the fictional country of Panem from The Hunger …

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Episode #227 - Happiness Is: Living La Vida Local 1:26:41

6M ago1:26:41

1:26:41

Today, we’re still floating on air in our new home as freshly transplanted Disney Park locals! From special events and fan days to epic dance parties, we’ve got plenty to share about our magical new adventure!

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February 2, 2024: #CoDay 47:10

6M ago47:10

47:10

He's a special li'l guy! This week, V and Emily look at a very recent event in fandom history, Star Wars: The Clone Wars' fannish holiday celebrating their main man, almost everyone's favorite clone, Cody. Since his clone identification number is CC-2224, a mysterious yet enterprising fan saw the date 2/2/24 approaching and ran with it, creating a …

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