In this episode, host Morgan chats with Max and Megan from the Vigilante Vibes podcast and award-winning Facebook group, “MediaVerse: Comics Unwrapped.” They share their individual journeys into nerdom, starting from their first loves in the geek universe, Pokémon and Avatar: The Last Airbender, to their current passions within the Marvel Universe.
The conversation expands to discuss their favorite characters, plot lines, and the importance of non-toxic, inclusive communities within fandoms and the MCU. They also touch on the challenges and gatekeeping within these spaces while emphasizing the significance of finding or creating welcoming communities.
00:18 Introductions
00:53 Unveiling Nerdy Identities
01:44 Diving into Marvel Fandom
03:00 Favorite Characters and Plotlines
04:01 The Magic of Community in Fandom
04:17 Spoiler Alert and Movie Moments
05:54 MediaVerse: Comics Unwrapped
08:37 Nerdiness Beyond Marvel
09:07 Underrated Nerdy Things
11:42 Journey into Fandom and Podcast Creation
20:12 The Marvel Fandom: A Closer Look
25:11 How Fandom Changes Lives
26:48 Favorite Moments in the Fandom
28:45 Discussing a Fun Fandom Moment
30:44 Meeting Celebrities and Attending Conventions
31:55 What Being a Nerd Means
33:50 Geeky Recommendations
39:01 Where to Find Max and Megan
40:15 Final Thoughts and Goodbyes
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