It’s a Fandom Thing
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
Join us each week as we explore all things fandom and pop culture from the female perspective. Hosted by Erin Marlow.
Episodes
- Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of May 10th
Jenn from My Streaming Bubble discusses the novel Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, an episode of The Bear, and the Evil Dead Burn trailer with Erin. The panel also discusses the Oscars' new AI rules.
- Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
Erin is joined by Adrian and Ashley from Talking Like a Teen to discuss the 1991 movie Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead. They share their thoughts on the film's premise, characters, and favorite scenes. The episode includes trigger war…
- Special Interview Episode: Fansplaining's Elizabeth Minkel and Lin Codega
This episode features an interview with Elizabeth Minkel and Lin Codega from Fansplaining. They discuss the relaunch of Fansplaining as an independent, subscriber-supported journalistic publication.
- Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of May 3rd
This episode of It's a Fandom Thing covers pop culture and fandom news for the week of May 3rd. The discussion includes Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Daemonsa of the Shadow Realm, Jamie Ding's Jeopardy run, and the trailer for Verity, along w…
- Mean Girls
This episode of It's a Fandom Thing discusses the 2004 film Mean Girls, covering its continued relevance, high school hierarchies, and characters. Guests Ashley and Bex join the conversation.
- Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of April 26th
This episode covers pop culture and fandom news for the week of April 26th. Topics include Listers, Killer Dinner, The Vampire Lestat, The Bear, the Practical Magic 2 trailer, and YouTube's 21st anniversary.
- Teen Witch
Erin, Carla, and Jenn discuss the 1989 film Teen Witch. They explore its status as a "so bad it's good" classic, the characters, and the film's "Top That" scene.
- Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of April 19th
This episode of It's a Fandom Thing covers pop culture and fandom news, including discussions on Smosh Reads Reddit Stories Live, the new Street Fighter movie trailer, Project Hail Mary, and the Passenger trailer. The hosts also share thei…
- My Girl
Carla and Erin discuss the 1991 film My Girl. They examine the film's characters, performances, and its relevance today.
- Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of April 12th
This episode of It's a Fandom Thing covers pop culture and fandom news with guests Carla and Erin. Topics include new music from Robyn, the show Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen, and the trailer for Mother Mary. The discussion also ex…
- Gen-X Movies That Shaped Us
Sara and Erin discuss Gen-X movies that influenced them. The episode contains spoilers and a trigger warning for a brief mention of suicide.
- Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of April 5th
This episode covers pop culture and fandom news, including discussions on Dog Day Afternoon, The Anniversary, and the Obsession trailer. The hosts also discuss online harassment of celebrities.
- Fanfic and M/M Slash
This episode of It's a Fandom Thing features a discussion on M/M slash fanfiction. The hosts explore topics such as reading and writing fanfics and the reasons behind the genre's appeal to women.
- Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of March 29th
This episode of It's a Fandom Thing covers pop culture and fandom news. The hosts discuss shows like Supernatural and Deadloch, the documentary 1,000 Women In Horror, and the trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, while also offering advic…
- Netflix
E'Shel and Erin discuss the origins of Netflix, popular streaming series, and the platform's future, including its impact on the theatrical experience.
- Special Interview: Horror Author and Founder of the SoCo Women In Horror Festival, KJ Brantley
This episode features an interview with author KJ Brantley, founder of the SoCo Women In Horror Festival. The discussion covers the festival's importance, the appeal of horror to women, and the event's future.
- Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of March 22nd
This episode of It's a Fandom Thing discusses pop culture and fandom news, featuring topics such as 'Interview With the Vampire: The Vampire Lestat,' 'Inside the Manosphere,' 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' and AI with Val Kilmer.
- Fandom and Pop Culture In Education
This episode of It's a Fandom Thing features a discussion with Erin, Bex from Big Reputations Pod, and Tanya about incorporating fandom and pop culture into educational settings. They share personal teaching experiences and explain why the…
- Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of March 15th
This episode of It's a Fandom Thing covers pop culture and fandom news, including discussions on the K-Drama The King's Affection, the book series Dungeon Crawler Carl, the documentary Andre Is An Indiot, and the trailer for Power Ballad.…
- The 2026 Oscars!
The two Erins discuss their predictions for the 2026 Oscars.
- Special Interview Episode: Scared to Death's Director Paul Boyd, and Stars Kurt Deimer, Bill Moseley, and Lin Shaye
This episode features an interview with the director and stars of the horror-comedy film Scared to Death. They discuss the new film, which is set to release in theaters on Friday, March 13th.
- Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of March 8th
This episode of It's a Fandom Thing covers pop culture and fandom news, including San Diego Comic Con, Wondercon, the film The Bride, and the trailer for Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice. The hosts also discuss their ideal Oscar hosts.
- Neurodiversity In Media
This episode of It's a Fandom Thing discusses neurodiversity in media. The hosts and guests examine early and contemporary depictions, both positive and negative, and their impact.
- Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of March 1st
This episode of It's a Fandom Thing covers pop culture and fandom news. Erin, Carla, and Sara discuss topics such as Angel Studios, the band Ghost, the show The 'Burbs, and a new trailer.
- Debbie Allen
This episode of It's a Fandom Thing celebrates Debbie Allen's career. The hosts discuss her work as an actor, director, producer, and choreographer, highlighting her impact on the arts.
- Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of February 22nd
This episode of It's a Fandom Thing covers pop culture and fandom news. Tiff and Erin discuss the movie Goat, the docuseries Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model, and the trailer for Undertone. They also discuss the GoFundMe for…
- TLC
This episode of It's a Fandom Thing celebrates Black History Month by discussing the group TLC. Erin, Carla, and Tiff talk about what made them fans, their favorite tracks, and TLC's lasting impact.
- Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of February 15th
This episode of It's a Fandom Thing features Erin, Carla, and Tiff discussing pop culture and fandom news. Topics include the movie Send Help, the show Wonder Man, the trailer for I Love Boosters, and the latest additions to the National F…
- Special Interview Episode: Composer Lindsay Jones
This special interview features Erin talking with composer Lindsay Jones about Botanic Garden the Musical. The musical explores the story of a married couple, Kate and Jake, navigating love, loss, and memory.
- Special Interview Episode: The Best Summer Editor Jessica Hernandez
In this special interview episode, Erin talks to Emmy and Peabody Award-winning editor Jessica Hernandez. They discuss her work on the documentary 'The Best Summer,' which covers an era-defining moment in music.
- Special Interview Episode: Goodbye June Composer Ben Harlan
In this episode, Erin interviews composer Ben Harlan about his work on the film Goodbye June, which marks his feature film debut as a composer and Kate Winslet's directorial debut. Harlan discusses his philosophy of minimal, narrative-driv…
- Heated Rivalry
Erin, E'Shel, and Meg discuss the show 'Heated Rivalry,' exploring its main love story, other characters, and the importance of representation. They also address why it is important not to exclude the queer community from the fandom.
- Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of January 25th
E'shel, Meg, and Erin discuss new releases, including "The Pitt" and "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," and the "Tuner" trailer. The conversation also covers fan entitlement and creator demands.
- Ford v Ferrari
This episode of It's a Fandom Thing reviews the film Ford v Ferrari. The discussion includes Christian Bale's performances, the relationship between Ken Miles and Carroll Shelby, and the ending.
- Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of January 18th
This episode of It's a Fandom Thing covers pop culture and fandom news. Topics include the novel "Carless People", the Alamo Drafthouse order policy change, and trailers for "Crime 101" and "Betty's Revenge".
- Hostiles
The podcast episode reviews the film Hostiles, exploring Christian Bale's acting and the movie's historical context. The hosts also discuss the film's portrayal of sensitive themes.
- Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of January 11th
This episode of It's a Fandom Thing covers pop culture and fandom news for the week of January 11th. Erin, Carla, and Sara discuss various topics including "Song Sung Blue", "The Cult of Andrea Yates", "Primate", "Regretting You", and the…
- Laurel Canyon
This episode of It's a Fandom Thing discusses the 2002 film Laurel Canyon, featuring Christian Bale. The conversation covers Bale's performances, other characters, and the love stories within the movie.
- Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of January 4th
This episode of It's a Fandom Thing discusses pop culture and fandom news for the week of January 4th. Topics include YouTuber D'Angelo Wallace, Netflix shows Dept. Q and The Beast In Me, and the Apex trailer.
- Thor: Love and Thunder
The podcast episode "Thor: Love and Thunder" from "It's a Fandom Thing" features a discussion about the movie, including Christian Bale's and Chris Hemsworth's performances, and other characters. The discussion includes Carla from Ok, Real…
- Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of December 28th
This episode of It's a Fandom Thing discusses pop culture and fandom news for the week of December 28th. The hosts talk about horror films, the Oscar contender Marty Supreme, and the trailer for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, as well as…
- Best of 2025: Part Two
The "Best of 2025: Part Two" episode of It's a Fandom Thing features a countdown of favorite films, TV shows, music, and books. Guests Carla, Erin A., Meg, and Sasha join to discuss their top 5 selections.
- Best of 2025: Part One
This episode of It's a Fandom Thing features a countdown of their favorite films, TV, music, and books for their "Best of 2025" series. Part One covers numbers 10 through 6 of their selections.
- Home Alone
This episode of It's a Fandom Thing features a discussion about the 1990 film Home Alone. Erin, Carla, and Kim discuss what makes the film a classic, the characters, and memorable scenes and favorite scenes and quotes.
- Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of December 15th
This episode of It's a Fandom Thing covers pop culture and fandom news. The discussion includes Zebra Gamer, the documentary Predators, the Silent Night, Deadly Night marketing campaign, and the Supergirl trailer.
- VH-1 "Of Love" Shows
This episode features a discussion about the VH-1 "Of Love" shows from the 2000s. The hosts discuss their favorite shows, their appeal, potential harm caused, and share memorable moments from the series.
- Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of December 7th
This episode of It's a Fandom Thing covers pop culture and fandom news for the week of December 7th. The discussion includes The Bear, Pantone's Color of the Year, the book "Sorry I'm Late. I Didn't Want to Come," and the Dead Man's Wire t…
- 2025 Bloopers!
This episode of "It's a Fandom Thing" features bloopers and outtakes from 2025. It includes tech issues, dog noises, and tongue-tied moments from the podcast.
- Pop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of November 30th
This episode of It's a Fandom Thing covers pop culture and fandom news. The discussion includes misogyny in Cixin Liu's novels and film fandom. The new Bradley Cooper film trailer is also discussed.
- Odd Thomas
Erin and Carla review Dean Koontz's novel, Odd Thomas. They discuss the major characters, villains, ending, and themes related to the afterlife.