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The Magic FandomTMF Episode 89: The Boondock Saints & All Saints Day"And podcasters we shall be..." We are BACK after quite the hiatus (it was for a good reason, we promise) to chat about one of Dalton's favorite movies. And, though on paper this wouldn't have been Alyssa's normal cup of tea, she enjoyed it more than expected! Tune in as we break down the plot of both movies, talk about the cast (and who was almost in the cast), and share some fun behind the scenes facts. Plus, we've got a quick trivia game at the end! Enjoy, and tune in next week for a double feature that is...2023-02-1456 minThe Magic FandomTMF Episode 88: Monsters Inc. & Monsters UniversityWe scare because we care...and boy does this episode have its fair share of scares! Not only do we break down these two amazing movies, but Dalton shares a monstrous story of his own! We do spend the majority of this week's episode talking about our favorite parts, the amazing voiceover cast, and the famous Pixar easter eggs we love so much. Stay to the end for trivia, as well as an extra game where we have to figure out who's a real monster and who Alyssa has made up. Enjoy!
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FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @themagicfandompodcast!2023-01-1054 minThe Magic FandomTMF Episode 86: New Year's EveHAPPY NEW YEAR, Fandom Fans! We are grateful to begin another year with you, and for our first episode of 2023 we had to stay on theme: we'll be chatting about the star-studded Garry Marshall gem, New Year's Eve. You will not believe how many famous people are in this movie--in fact, we continuously forget just how many. We talk about the intertwining storylines, our favorite scenes, and the members of the Garry Marshall cinematic universe. Plus, we've got trivia at the end! Enjoy!
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @themagicfandompodcast!2023-01-0538 minThe Magic FandomTMF Episode 85: Our Final Christmas Episode (Double Feature!)Well folks, the most wonderful time of year is coming to an end and so is this year's holiday series. We've had a blast with these episodes, and we've got one more for you in 2022! This week, we're talking about 2 Silly Christmas Movies: A Christmas Story and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Both made in the 80s and filled with slapstick & physical comedy, we can't wait to get into these. Though neither of them are our favorite holiday films, they are considered classics and we know a ton of people out there watch them every year--which leads me to apologize i...2022-12-2952 minThe Magic FandomTMF Episode 84: Our Favorite Christmas TV EpisodesIt's the most wonderful time of the year, and we are continuing our Christmas Series by breaking down some of our favorite holiday-themed tv episodes! We talk about all the hits, from the holiday armadillos to the female Santas and everything in between. Tune in to hear us chat about classic eps of Friends, How I Met Your Mother, The Office, and more--plus we have a truly hilarious game of Christmas Song Trivia at the end! Enjoy, and happy holidays one and all!
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @themagicfandompodcast!2022-12-2149 minThe Magic FandomTMF Episode 83: Christmas Classic Double FeatureRemember, no man is lonely who has friends...and boy, are we glad to have you all! We are so excited to be bringing you another episode in our Christmas series this week. This time, we're talking about two holiday classics: It's A Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street. Both of these films are full of iconic quotes, feel-good moments, and just all around Christmas magic, and we can't wait to get into it. Tune in to hear some fun facts about the making of these films, including the wonderful cast and crew behind them--plus, we've got two-part...2022-12-1552 minThe Magic FandomTMF Episode 82: Cheesy Netflix Christmas MoviesIt's the most wonderful time of the year...our Christmas Series! For this first week we're starting off strong with a handful of Netflix holiday movies (boy, do we wish this was sponsored). Tune in to hear us talk about two popular trilogies--A Christmas Prince & The Princess Switch, as well as Christmas Inheritance, and the newest addition to the streaming service: Falling For Christmas, aka the Lindsay Lohan Resurgence. We chat about what all these movies have in common, all the best and worst movie tropes, and of course the NCCU (Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe). Stay to the end...2022-12-061h 00The Magic FandomTMF Episode 81: Our Disney Unpopular OpinionsWhen you wish upon a star...it's okay to have opinions along the way. We here at The Magic Fandom accept them all, and we can't wait to share some of ours! Tune in to hear which duo Dalton thinks is stronger than Anna & Elsa, which beloved sidekick Alyssa is sick of seeing, and their ideas on Disney Parks etiquette. Plus, we've got random Disney trivia at the end! This particular fandom means a lot to us, so it was so much fun to dive deep into the things we don't usually get to talk about. Enjoy, and let...2022-11-291h 03The Magic FandomTMF Episode 80: A Wes Anderson Double FeatureWe're bringing you another one of our double features this week! This time, we are diving into the world of Wes Anderson--and what a beautiful world it is. Tune in as we chat about Moonrise Kingdom & The Grand Budapest Hotel, along with all the amazing people that were a part of them. We break down both casts (most of which overlap) and share some pretty cool fun facts--plus, we talk about what we love about Anderson's unique style of filmmaking. No trivia this week, but Dalton does take a quiz to see which Wes Anderson character he is. You...2022-11-1651 minThe Magic FandomTMF Episode 79: The Big Bang Theory*knock knock knock* listeners! *knock knock knock* listeners! *knock knock knock* listeners! We could not be more excited to be talking about this series this week. Even though Alyssa had a slower start (and, okay, should have listened to Dalton sooner) we are so obsessed with this show and these characters. Tune in as we break down the cast, including some truly amazing guest stars, as well as our favorite episodes. There's also some trivia at the end that we hope would make Sheldon proud, so be sure to stay to the end for that. Until then (you know...2022-11-0849 minThe Magic FandomTMF Episode 78: Our Favorite Board GamesWe're taking a break from our normally scheduled programming to go back in time this week! Tune in as we chat about our favorite games as kids, and share some interesting facts about their origin. We bow down to Milton Bradley, reminisce about the good ol' days, and even shout out some of the games we play now! Enjoy, and come back next week to hear us chat about one of our favorite long-term sitcoms!
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @themagicfandompodcast2022-11-0154 minThe Magic FandomTMF Episode 77: Freddy/Jason Double FeatureOne, two, this podcast's for you....three, four, get ready for some more...okay I'll stop. We are so excited to bring you another episode in our Halloween series and this week we're taking it back to the classics. We are talking about the first movie in each of the iconic franchises belonging to Friday the 13th and A Nightmare on Elm Street. Alyssa's first time viewing (shocking, we know) makes for some interesting notes, and Dalton gives insight to the genre of horror and how these two changed the game for everything that came after them. We share...2022-10-251h 02The Magic FandomTMF Episode 76: Casper & BeetlejuiceIt's showtime! We are so excited to be talking about these two classic spooky movies. Tune in as we chat about our favorite parts, break down the insane cast lists, and freak out that Beetlejuice is only rated PG. Plus we've got trivia at the end, and Movie Math is back! Enjoy, and come back next week for a more horror-filled episode
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @themagicfandompodcast!2022-10-2052 minThe Magic FandomTMF Episode 75: Trick R Treat2 episodes in one week?! This isn't a trick...just a treat! Tune in as we chat about Alyssa's first time with this cult classic-y slasher (spoiler alert: she liked it?!) This movie stands alone in this episode because there are so many storylines to dive into, all of which are truly entertaining and CRAZY. We give you a bunch of fun facts about filming, talk about who you recognize in the cast, and spoilers abound, so proceed with caution. Trivia is back at the end! Stay tuned for more spookiness next week, and thanks as always for listening!
2022-10-1334 minThe Magic FandomTMF Episode 74: Halloween DCOMsHalloween is cool, Nature Boy...which makes this episode our coolest yet! We are diving deep into the best and most memorable Halloween-themed Disney Channel movies. Tune in to hear us chat about our favorites, least favorites, and the one that should have never been for children. We talk about celebrity cameos, crazy plots, and the golden age of The Disney Channel--plus, we tease the rest of our Spooky Season of episodes! Enjoy!
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @themagicfandompodcast2022-10-1142 minThe Magic FandomTMF Episode 73: A League of Their Own & Field of DreamsWe're back with some more baseball this week, this time with a bit more drama than family comedy. Tune in as we chat about these two classic films and their incredibly star-studded casts, as well as our favorite parts. Be sure to stay to the end, because there's no quoting in baseball...but there sure is in trivia!
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FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @themagicfandompodcast!2022-09-2054 minThe Magic FandomTMF Episode 71: CastleWelcome back to TMF! We are back from hiatus with one of our favorite tv drama series. Tune in to hear us chat about our favorite episodes, gripe about our least favorites, and absolutely fangirl over Nathan Fillion. Plus, we've got trivia at the end! Be sure to subscribe and follow us because the next few weeks of episodes will knock you out of the park (pun intended). Enjoy!
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @themagicfandompodcast!2022-09-1350 minThe Magic FandomTMF Episode 70: Talkin' Tolkein (Au-Guest Part 3!)Light the beacons and don't forget second breakfast--we've got a great one to finish out our Au-Guest Series! Dalton & Alyssa are both back this week, and they sit down with resident LOTR Expert Michael Davis to break down all things Tolkein. This discussion has been a long time coming, and it's so exciting to finally make it happen! Tune in to hear Michael's insight on The Lord of the Rings, as well as some of Tolkein's other works, and how they all connect. In addition to sharing favorite characters & movie moments, there's some quotable trivia at the end! Enjoy!2022-08-231h 27The Magic FandomTMF Episode 69: WRASTLIN'! (Au-Guest Part 2!)(Yes, our transition sound is back!! It's a big day here in the studio.)
Tables, ladders, and chairs--oh my! We are back with the second episode in our Au-Guest series, and this one's for the guys. Dalton and his dad sit down to talk about their favorite moments from the wrestling world. Tune in to hear their thoughts on some classic matches, the Attitude Era, and backyard wrestling antics. Enjoy!
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @themagicfandompodcast! 2022-08-1652 minThe Magic FandomTMF Episode 68: Our Favorite Chick-Flicks (Au-Guest Part 1!)Get your tissues ready! We are so thrilled to bring you the first episode in our “Au-Guest” series. Alyssa sits down with Maile & Hannah (aka the best MIL & SIL ever) to break down their favorite girlie movies. We chat about the classics & the modern, and even throw it back to a few previous TMF episodes! Tune in to hear some fun facts, personal stories, and lots of giggling—plus, stay to the end to find out which movie best fits our personality! Enjoy! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @themagicfandompodcast!2022-08-091h 37The Magic FandomTMF Episode 67: The Spider-Man "Home" TrilogyJust your friendly neighborhood podcasters back with a brand new episode! We are so excited to be talking about this trilogy this week. We cover all things Homecoming, Far From Home, and No Way Home--aka the greatest crossover film of all time. Tune in as we chat about the cast, our favorite parts of each, and some truly *amazing* behind the scenes facts. Plus we've got trivia at the end, including a segment called Name That Spidey! Enjoy, and Excelsior!
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2022-08-021h 13The Magic FandomTMF Episode 66: ClerksWe weren't even supposed to be here today! ...But we sure are glad we are, because this is the start of another ongoing series! Join us as we dive into Kevin Smith's very first project (and its sequel). Smith is one of Dalton's favorite directors, while this is Alyssa's very first viewing, so we both have lots to say! We chat about our favorite parts and our least favorite characters, while peppering in some very cool behind the scenes facts. And, stick to the end to see which Kevin Smith character Dalton is!
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The Magic FandomTMF Episode 64: SinisterWell, this is it--the final episode in our JoOoOoOone Series--and boy, did we save the scariest for last! Tune in as we chat about the original and the sequel, breaking down all the gory details (seriously, listener discretion is advised). We discuss the cast, share fun facts, and lament about the terrible lighting in every horror movie ever. Plus, we've got trivia! Enjoy, and don't forget to follow us on Instagram @themagicfandompodcast for even more spooky goodness!2022-06-2954 minThe Magic FandomTMF Episode 63: The Cabin In The Woods*Yes, our intro sound changed. The one we used got taken off the sound list and we're MAD ABOUT IT. Moving on...
We are back with another episode in our spooky JoOoOoOone Series! Tune in as we break down all the gruesome details of The Cabin, including the ultimate showdown at the end. We chat about our favorite parts, the brilliance of Joss Whedon (duh), and what other movie this plot reminds us of. Plus, we've got murderous trivia at the end! Thanks as always for rating and reviewing!
...2022-06-2443 minThe Magic FandomTMF 62: A Stephen King Double FeatureCreepy kids, pets from beyond, lots of corn...what more could you ask for? For this week of our JoOoOone Series, we'll be talking about 2 of King's masterpieces from the 80s: Children of the Corn & Pet Semetary! Tune in to hear Dalton's review as a horror expert, and Alyssa's thoughts as a first time viewer--plus tons of behind the scenes fun facts! As always, stay to the end for trivia. Thanks for listening! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @themagicfandompodcast!2022-06-141h 08The Magic FandomTMF Episode 61: The Babysitter (+ Killer Queen)It’s the first week of JoOoOoOne! Aka, the first week in our summer horror series. We are kicking things off with a more recent comedy/slasher duo and couldn’t be more excited (or scared). Tune in to hear us break down all the gruesome kills, shout out our favorite parts, and play some *killer* trivia. Enjoy, and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @themagicfandompodcast for extra behind-the-scenes info!2022-06-071h 10The Magic FandomTMF Episode 60: Sister Act*We apologize for the sound issues in this episode, they have since been fixed!
Nothing you can say could tear us away from our pod... :) We are so excited to be talking about one of our favorite movies and sequels this week! Tune in to hear who contributed to the screenplay (the list is insane), who almost played Delores, and what our favorite musical numbers are! Plus as always, we've got trivia at the end. Enjoy, and don't forget to follow us on instagram @themagicfandompodcast!2022-05-241h 18The Magic FandomTMF Episode 59: The Hunger GamesHappy Hunger Games, and may this pod be ever in your favor! We’re back with more of our Trilogy Series and we can’t wait to dive into one of our favorites. Tune in as we compare the books to the films, talk about this insane cast, and speculate how far we’d each get in the games. Plus we’ve got some extra fun at the end of trivia! Enjoy!2022-05-181h 33The Magic FandomTMF Episode 58: CRAZY FOR SWAYZEWe’re back with another double feature for you this week! Tune in as we go Crazy For Swayze with two of our faves: Dirty Dancing & Road House! We chat about the effect they had on our upbringing, where we’ve seen the cast before, and of course the brilliance and talent of mister Patrick Swayze. Plus, stay to the end for some extra long trivia! Enjoy!2022-05-101h 23The Magic FandomTMF Episode 57: Our Unpopular OpinionsWe might get some heat for this one…but tune in anyway as we go through our hottest takes, from movies to people to behavior in general. Find out what mega-popular movie franchise Alyssa isn’t a fan of, and the changes Dalton would make to travel fees across the world. Plus, we vote on some extra ones in a little game at the end! Enjoy! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @themagicfandompodcast, and thanks as always for rating and reviewing!2022-05-031h 12The Magic FandomTMF Episode 56: TarzanCome down from your vines, beat your chest, and give us your best jungle yell—we’ve got a good one for you this week! Disney’s Tarzan has been on our list forever and last week’s episode finally pushed us to do it. Tune in to hear us rank our favorite songs (and lament again over our love for Phil Collins), share some truly mind blowing fun facts, and of course play some trivia at the end, including “Phil In The Lyric”. You’re welcome. Enjoy!2022-04-261h 05The Magic FandomTMF Episode 55: Movie SoundtracksWe’re back with a brand new episode this week, and it’s a little different! Tune in to hear us break down our Top 5 favorite movie soundtracks (okay, and several Honorable Mentions). Let us know if your favorite made the cut, and stay to the end for Iconic Movie Song Trivia! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @themagicfandompodcast for extra fun!2022-04-1949 minThe Magic FandomTMF Episode 54: Marvel Phase 2 (Part 2)Put in your Awesome Mixes, because we’re back with another Marvel episode! Tune in as we chat about the second half of Phase 2–Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age Of Ultron, and Ant Man. We cover all of our favorite parts, explore the insane cast, and play extra-long trivia! Be sure to stay to the end for some Marvel Math! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @themagicfandompodcast, and thank you as always for rating and reviewing!2022-04-121h 29The Magic FandomTMF Episode 53: Magic Growth Spell Double FeatureIf you wished for this episode on magic dust or an enchanted arcade game, we’ve got great news. Tune in to hear us chat about two coming-of-age (literally) classics: Big & 13 Going On 30! We compare & contrast the two movies, point out our favorite parts, and learn some seriously amazing fun facts about each. Plus, as always, there’s trivia at the end! Enjoy! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @themagicfandompodcast, and thank you as always for rating & reviewing!2022-04-061h 13The Magic FandomTMF Episode 52: Marvel Phase 2 (Part 1)We are continuing our Marvel Series this week with the first half of Phase 2! Tune in to hear us cover Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World & Captain America: Winter Soldier—plus share some awesome behind the scenes facts. And as always, stay to the end for trivia on all 3 movies! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @themagicfandompodcast!2022-03-291h 21The Magic FandomTMF Episode 51: Marvel Cinematic Universe PHASE ONEListeners...ASSEMBLE! The time has finally come to begin our Marvel Series, and we are starting big. Tune in as we go through all the movies (er...most...don't tell the green guy) in this first phase of the MCU, including our favorite parts and some amazing behind the scenes facts. Why is a group text from Chris Evans one of Clark Gregg's prized possessions? You'll find out, and it's good. Plus, stay to the end for Massive Marvel Trivia! Enjoy!
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @themagicfandompodcast2022-03-221h 39The Magic FandomTMF: A MARVELOUS Announcement...Something huge is coming next week! Tune in to hear what it is, and stay to the end of this for a little bonus trivia!2022-03-1515 minThe Magic FandomTMF Episode 50: Jurassic ParkIt’s the first episode in our Trilogy Series, and it’s a great one to start with! Tune in to hear our thoughts on all 3 movies (including Alyssa’s as a first-time viewer!) and some killer behind the scenes facts. There’s also a pitch for JP: The Musical that is Broadway-ready, so that’s not to be missed. Stay to the end for Quote Trivia!2022-03-081h 18The Magic FandomTMF Episode 49: Full HouseHave mercy! We’ve got a brand new episode! This one has been on our list since we started TMF, so we’re super excited to finally be talking about it. Tune in to hear our Top 5 (ish) favorite episodes & best moments, along with some behind the scenes facts about the series. We also have character trivia and many a tangent, so we hope you enjoy! If not…you’re in big trouble mister.2022-03-011h 11The Magic FandomTMF Episode 48: Wreck It Ralph & Ralph Breaks The InternetSweet mother of monkey milk! We've got a new episode for your ears! Tune in as we chat about this colorful, wild, heartwarming movie & its amazing sequel (which one of us actually prefers to the first film...what?!) We talk about our favorite parts, pick a video game to live in, and Dalton even pitches a third film that we would all absolutely pay to see. Plus, we've got good ol' fashioned trivia on both movies at the end! Enjoy!
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Thanks as always for rating & reviewing! 2022-02-2259 minThe Magic FandomTMF Episode 47: The Wizard of OzWake up, you sleepy head! Rub your eyes, get out of bed! We've got a brand new episode for you and this week is a great one. Tune in as we chat about one of our favorite childhood classics (and even some works that took inspiration from it). We bombard you with fun facts this week, plus the random tangents are aplenty, so you're welcome and we're sorry. Stick it out to the end for some Finish-The-Line Trivia!
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Send all your suggestions to our email at magicfandompod@gmail.com!2022-02-1656 minThe Magic FandomTMF Episode 46: Our Walt Disney World TripTo all who come to this happy pod, welcome! We just got back from WDW for a week and we’re ready to break everything down for you—from what we ate & drank, to what we rode, to the characters we saw. It was truly a magical trip and we’re so excited to talk about it! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram @themagicfandompodcast, and send your suggestions to magicfandompod@gmail.com!2022-02-082h 02The Magic FandomTMF Episode 45: The Good PlaceWelcome! Everything is fine. We are so excited to be chatting about one of our favorite series this week! Tune in to hear us gush about the genius of Michael Schur, our favorite episodes, thoughts on the ending, and how this show gives us hope for humanity. Stay to the end for some trivia, and tune in next week to hear all about our Disney trip! Until then...take it sleazy!
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Thank you as always for rating, reviewing, and telling your fr...2022-02-0158 minThe Magic FandomTMF Episode 44: The Fantastic Beasts SeriesWe’ve missed you! TMF is back with the prequel to one of our favorite and most magical series. Tune in to hear us cover both movies and get excited about the third—including our speculation about Dumbledore’s aging process & Queenie’s life choices. And as always, we’ve got trivia at the end including a quiz on what kind of Beast Dalton is, because obviously that is important info to have. Enjoy!2022-01-181h 03The Magic FandomTMF Episode 43: The HolidayWarning: this podcast contains a lot of gumption. We are so excited to round out our Christmas Movie Series with this feel-good romantic comedy. Tune in to hear us break down the incredible cast, share behind the scenes facts, and pick which house we’d want to live in most. Plus, we’ve got trivia at the end! Enjoy, and happy new year! Follow us on Instagram at @themagicfandompodcast, and send all your suggestions to our email at magicfandompod@gmail.com!2021-12-2847 minThe Magic FandomTMF Episode 42: ElfThe best way to spread Christmas cheer is with a podcast for all to hear! (Thanks to listener Nicole for this intro idea) We are so excited to bring you the penultimate episode in our Christmas Series. Tune in to hear a TON of behind the scenes facts from the film, as well as our comparison to Christmas classics, favorite scenes, and a massive trivia game at the end. Movie math is back! Enjoy, and Happy Holidays! Follow us on Instagram at @themagicfandompodcast, and send all your suggestions to our email at magicfandompod@gmail.com!2021-12-2456 minThe Magic FandomTMF Episode 41: White ChristmasListeners, listeners, there were never such devoted listeners…(forgive us for that). We couldn’t be more thrilled to be talking about a Christmas classic this week! We break down our favorite songs, pick the best quotes, & do a full ten minutes on how beautiful everyone’s eyes are. Plus we’ve got lyric trivia at the end! Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @themagicfandompodcast, and send your questions & suggestions to our email at magicfandompod@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!2021-12-141h 08The Magic FandomTMF Episode 40: Rankin & Bass Christmas SpecialsYou better watch out, you better not cry--we're back with another episode in our Holiday Series! This week we are chatting about 3 Rankin & Bass classics: Frosty The Snowman, Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, & Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town. Tune in as we discuss the different animation styles, compare songs, and go on many tangents--plus, we've got trivia on all 3 at the end!
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Send us your suggestions for new episodes to magicfandompod@gmail.com!2021-12-091h 06The Magic FandomTMF Episode 39: How The Grinch Stole ChristmasThis new episode came without ribbons! It came without tags! It came without packages, boxes or bags! We are so excited to add to our Holiday Series with both the 1966 classic cartoon AND the Jim Carey adaptation. Tune in to hear us compare the two, pick our favorite, & also speculate about the Santa Cinematic Universe. We also have Grinch Trivia for you, including a singalong of maybe the most descriptive song ever. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @themagicfandompodcast, and send all your suggestions to magicfandompod@gmail.com! Thanks as always for rating and reviewing!2021-11-301h 03The Magic FandomTMF Episode 38: The Charlie Brown Holiday SpecialsGood grief! We’ve got another episode in our Holiday Series for you! Tune in as we break down the Halloween, Thanksgiving, & Christmas specials we all grew up with (as well as a few others we remember). We pick our favorite characters, chat about the most iconic scenes, and find out why Charles M. Schulz hated the word “Peanuts”. We’ve also got a bonus section of trivia at the end! Enjoy!2021-11-2359 minThe Magic FandomTMF Episode 37: Home AloneHey, ya filthy animals—it’s the first episode in our Christmas series! We could not be more excited to kick things off with a classic from our childhood (but only the first two movies. IYKYK.) Tune in to hear us question the McAllisters’ parenting skills, break down all the pranks & traps set by Kevin, & repeatedly wonder why the Wet Bandits are still alive. And as always, stick around for trivia at the end! Follow us on Instagram @themacgicfandompodcast & send suggestions for new episodes to magicfandompod@gmail.com. Thanks as always for rating and reviewing!2021-11-161h 12The Magic FandomTMF Episode 36: Modern FamilyWe could not be more excited to be breaking down one of our favorite TV shows! Tune in as we each pick our 5 favorite episodes (as well as several honorable mentions) and share tons of fun facts about the series. We discuss its many inside jokes, through-lines, and heartwarming moments—and we play Quote Trivia at the end! Follow us on Instagram @themagicfandompodcast, and send suggestions for future episodes to magicfandompod@gmail.com. Thanks as always for rating and reviewing!2021-11-091h 08The Magic FandomTMF Episode 35: The Princess BrideWe’ve gotten a few requests for this one, so to that we say: As you wish. We are so excited to be talking about one of our favorites this week! Tune in to hear our favorite scenes from the film, how Robin Wright stayed warm on set, & who almost played Fezzik. Plus we’ve got Quote Trivia and a spelling bee, so stay to the end! Follow us on Instagram @themagicfandompodcast, and send your suggestions to magicfandompod@gmail.com!2021-11-021h 05The Magic FandomBONUS EPISODE: Halloween (2018) + Halloween KillsHappy Halloween! We’re back with the final installment in our series and we’re so excited to chat about these two movies. Tune in to hear behind the scenes facts, continuity from the original film, and our thoughts on the most gruesome kills. We also play a fun alternative to trivia, so stay to the end! Follow us on Instagram @themagicfandompodcast, and send all your episode suggestions to magicfandompod@gmail.com. Thanks as always for rating and reviewing!2021-10-3145 minThe Magic FandomTMF Episode 33: The Halloween Movies (ish)Oh, another guy in a mask coming after you with a weapon? Great! Tune in as we piece together the many timelines, murders, and celebrity cameos of this movie franchise. (Note: in this episode we’re focusing on the Laurie Strode timeline—and we know how that narrows it down.) This is all gearing up for our bonus episode about the newest addition: Halloween Kills. We discuss plenty of behind the scenes facts, plus Dalton does trivia this week! Follow us on Instagram @themagicfandompodcast & send us your ideas for new episodes to magicfandompod@gmail.com!2021-10-261h 15The Magic FandomTMF Episode 32: Hocus PocusCome...we fly! Grab your mops and vacuums because this week we're talking about one of Alyssa's favorite movies--not just this season but of all time. Tune in to hear who almost played Max (the answer will shock you), whose dog made a cameo, and everything we know about the confirmed sequel. Also, trivia is extensive and dramatic because well, Winnie wouldn't have it any other way. Enjoy!
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Thanks as always for rating and reviewing!2021-10-191h 03The Magic FandomTMF Episode 31: The Texas Chainsaw MassacreListen at your own risk, y'all--it's Week 2 of our Halloween Series and today we're chatting about Dalton's all time favorite horror film! Tune in to hear Alyssa's thoughts as a first time viewer (including how many times she yelled at the tv screen), and listen for several behind the scenes fun facts. Be sure to stay to the end for Dalton's trivia game! Also, the leaf blowers in the background of our audio were paid actors. No real chainsaws were used in the recording of this episode.
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Have an idea f...2021-10-121h 04The Magic FandomTMF Episode 30: HalloweentownHalloween is cool, Nature Boy! We’re chatting about a Halloween movie every week in October, and what better one to start us off than this Disney Channel classic?! Join us as we discuss all the movies (Yes, even the 4th one and yes, we’re mad too) and then enjoy the tangent we end up on re: Halloweens Past. There’s also a new segment in trivia, and Movie Math is back! Enjoy! *Follow us on Instagram @themagicfandompodcast and don’t forget to rate/review/subscribe!2021-10-051h 25The Magic FandomTMF Episode 29: Forrest GumpMama always said, this podcast is like a box of chocolates—you never know what you’re going to get! And this week, you’re getting one of our favorites. Tune in for behind the scenes facts, 3 part trivia, and the story behind the truly bizarre scrapped sequel (yes, it almost happened and yes, it’s insane). Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @themagicfandompodcast, and don’t forget to rate and review!2021-09-281h 03The Magic FandomTMF Episode 28: Iconic TV CouplesWe're back, baby! Took an unexpected break last week but we are so excited to be back with this episode. Listen as we each go through our top 5 tv couples, why we love them, and some of our favorite episodes that highlight them. And as always, be sure to stay for some pretty intense TV Couple trivia with shows outside of our Top 10!
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Thank you for rating a...2021-09-2156 minThe Magic FandomTMF Episode 27: National TreasureWe’re gonna steal it…we’re gonna steal the next hour of your day! All jokes aside, we could not be more thrilled to be back from our break with one of our favorite Disney movies. Tune in to hear just how much of it was accurate, how they filmed scenes in historic buildings, and several other fun facts about each of the films. And as always, stay to the end for trivia! Follow us on Instagram @themagicfandompodcast, and thank you for rating and reviewing!2021-09-071h 05The Magic FandomTMF Episode 26: Hook & JumanjiThat's right, it's a Robin Williams double feature! We are so excited to be talking about these two iconic films this week. We chat about the magic of Robin, some insane celebrity cameos, and plenty of behind the scenes facts about both movies--some of which absolutely blew our minds. Stay to the end and challenge yourself to some extra-long trivia!
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Send us an email at magicfandompod@gmail.com, and don't forget to rate and review!2021-08-241h 14The Magic FandomTMF Episode 25: How I Met Your Mother*Warning: This episode has spoilers!* This week’s episode is legen—wait for it—DARY! (You know we had to do it.) We are so excited to be talking about one of our all time favorite series! Tune in as we deep-dive into our top 10 favorite episodes, iconic moments, & memorable quotes. Stay to the end for some intense trivia, and don’t forget to rate & review! Follow us on Instagram at @themagicfandompodcast, & give us your episode ideas via email at magicfandompod@gmail.com!2021-08-171h 20The Magic FandomTMF Episode 24: Jungle CruiseClimb aboard, fellow skippers! In this week’s episode we talk about both the classic Disney ride AND the movie that just premiered. We cover Disneyland’s opening day all the way to Dwayne Johnson’s video pitch to Emily Blunt (yeah that happened!) and everything in between. Stay to the end for ride & movie trivia! (HINT: For spoiler-free listening, join us for the first half of the episode in which we focus on the Disney ride.) Follow us on Instagram @themagicfandompodcast, and don’t forget to rate and review!2021-08-101h 04The Magic FandomTMF Episode 23: MatildaWe are so excited to be talking about one of our favorite childhood movies this week! Tune in for behind the scenes facts, trivia, and where we’ve seen Ms. Trunchbull before—plus, we have abundant proof that Danny Devito is a national treasure. Follow us on Instagram @themagicfandompodcast, and don’t forget to rate and review!2021-08-031h 03The Magic FandomTMF Episode 22: Happy EndingsOh, have we got an AH-MAHZING episode for you this week! We can’t wait to share our thoughts on this short lived cult comedy. Tune in as we choose which character is the most “us”, talk about fun facts and share our favorite episodes. Plus, we’ve got character quote trivia at the end! Follow us on Instagram at @themagicfandompodcast and don’t forget to rate, review, & subscribe!2021-07-271h 00The Magic FandomTMF Episode 21: The Babysitter's ClubWhen you really need a friend (oh na na hey)—TMF is there for you! We are so excited to revisit our Babysitter Series this week with the quintessential 90s classic: The Babysitter’s Club! This film is just pure, wholesome friendship and we can’t wait to share our thoughts. Tune in as we chat about the movie, the books, the Netflix reboot, and everything in between—plus, we’ve got trivia at the end! Follow us on Instagram @themagicfandompodcast, and don’t forget to rate and review!2021-07-2055 minThe Magic FandomTMF Episode 20: Saturday Morning CartoonsPour some cereal & grab some couch! This week we're talking about those classic cartoons from our childhood. Tune in to hear our top 5 favorites, including the one we have in common (spoiler alert: it's a wonderful kind of day), and be sure to stay until the end for cartoon character trivia!
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Thanks as always for rating and reviewing! 2021-07-131h 08The Magic FandomTMF Episode 19: Mamma Mia (+ ABBA)My, my, how can you resist another episode of TMF?! This week we’re talking about one of our favorite movie-musicals, Mamma Mia—and its musical inspiration, ABBA! If you can get past Alyssa heatedly defending queen Meryl, you’ll get to hear fun facts about the movie, the band, & the Broadway show. We also have trivia that leads into several singalongs, because we just couldn’t help ourselves. Enjoy! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM at @themagicfandompodcast, and feel free to email us at magicfandompod@gmail.com. Thanks as always for rating and reviewing!2021-07-061h 25The Magic FandomTMF Episode 18: 3 NinjasFour strands of rope...four kick-butt movies! We are so excited to be talking about one of Dalton's childhood favorites this week. Tune in to hear Alyssa's thoughts as a first time viewer--including the emotional rollercoaster that comes with casting changes--as well as behind the scenes facts and our favorite parts of each film. And guess what? Dalton's in charge of trivia this week!
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Thanks as always f...2021-06-291h 22The Magic FandomTMF Episode 17: Swiss Family RobinsonAnything we need, the island will produce it for us...even a new episode! We are so excited to be talking about a true Disney classic this week--one that we both grew up watching over and over. We chat about the Walt Disney World attraction, fun behind the scenes facts, and a connection to Star Wars that will blow your mind. And of course, stick around for our games at the end!
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Thanks as...2021-06-221h 07The Magic FandomTMF Episode 16: Mrs. DoubtfireHELLLOOOO! We are back with another episode in the Babysitter Series with one of our favorites. Is it a full hour on how much we love Robin Williams? Maybe. But there's also behind the scenes facts, trivia, and a shoutout to VHS tapes!
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2021-06-151h 08The Magic FandomTMF Episode 15: Mary Poppins & The Sound Of MusicIT'S A JULIE ANDREWS DOUBLE FEATURE! It's also the second ep in our Babysitter Series, because we couldn't not talk about two of the most iconic nannies around. We chat about behind the scenes facts, real-life inspirations, and our desperate need for a Bert & Mary origin story. And as always, stay to the end for some pretty intense trivia!
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Have an idea for an episode, or just want to talk about this one? Email us at magicfandompod@gmail.com!2021-06-081h 32The Magic FandomTMF Episode 14: Adventures In BabysittingFasten your seatbelts and put that candy bar away! In the first episode of our Babysitter Series, we're chatting about one of our favorite 80s classics. We cover everything from behind the scenes facts to modern takes on the film, and as always we've got a game at the end!
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Have an idea for a future episode, or want to talk about this one? Email us at magicfandompod@gmail.com!2021-06-011h 02The Magic FandomTMF Episode 13: Pushing DaisiesWe are back for another addition to our Short Lived Series Series, and this one might be our favorite yet! This show, fittingly, feels like dessert--it's definitely the sweetest, most colorful murder mystery show we've ever seen. In this ep, we chat about our favorite characters, fun facts, & mourn its cancellation after a mere 22 episodes. And as always, be sure to stay for the trivia at the end!
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Got an idea for a future episode, or just want to chat about this one? Email us at magicfandompod@gmail.com! 2021-05-251h 06The Magic FandomTMF Episode 12: Walt Disney WorldSURPRISE! It's our first of probably many WDW episodes! On this one, we talk about our first trips to the parks, favorite rides & attractions, and tons of fun facts. We also tell our engagement story in all its cheesy details. And finally, this week's trivia game is A LOT. Enjoy!
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Have an idea for an episode? Email us at magicfandompod@gmail.com!2021-05-181h 16The Magic FandomTMF Episode 11: HolesYooou've got to gooo dig those holes...Tune in as we chat about one of the best book-to-movie adaptations ever (yeah we said it). We cover everything from behind the scenes facts to the bizarre-sounding sequel we had no idea existed. And of course, there's trivia at the end!
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Have an idea of a fandom we should cover next? Email magicfandompod@gmail.com!2021-05-111h 19The Magic FandomTMF Episode 10: Night At The MuseumThis is a place where history comes to life! So excited to be chatting about this star-studded series of movies. We rank the trilogy, share behind the scenes facts, play some trivia, and we even fantasize about bringing the Tablet to Disneyworld. Obviously.
*This episode was recorded out of order, on 2/21/21.
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Have an idea for an episode? Email us! magicfandompod@gmail.com2021-05-041h 07The Magic FandomTMF Episode 9: Chitty Chitty Bang BangOur fine four-fendered friend! Join us as we chat about one of the beloved films of our childhood. From the grace & charm of Dick Van Dyke to the horrifying prosthetics of the Childcatcher, it's fun for the whole family. And as always, there's trivia at the end!
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Got an idea for an episode? Email us at magicfandompod@gmail.com! 2021-04-201h 10The Magic FandomTMF Episode 7: Pirates of the CaribbeanDead men tell no tales...but we do! All aboard as we chat about one of our favorite movie series--from the outstanding action sequences to behind-the-scenes easter eggs, as well as the iconic Disney Parks ride.
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! @themagicfandompodcast2021-04-131h 34The Magic FandomTMF Episode 6: The 10th KingdomWhat happened after "happily ever after"? Turns out, A LOT. Tune in this week as we talk about this jam-packed miniseries from the late 90s, where two New Yorkers travel to a new world in which all of the fairytales we grew up on have come to life! (We consider it the "Once Upon A Time" of its time.)
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*Note: Party Down is a Starz original series, and is rated TV-14 for mature themes.
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! @themagicfandompodcast2021-03-301h 00The Magic FandomTMF Episode 4: Freaks & GeeksThe next episode in our Short Lived Series Series is one of our favorites! Join us as we chat about our favorite episodes, the star-studded cast, and the beginning of the Rogen/Franco bromance.
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*This episode was recorded on February 10th, 2021*2021-03-231h 10The Magic FandomTMF Episode 3: FireflyNo power in the verse can stop us! This is the first episode in our "Short Lived Series Series", where we explore the shows we love that were cut too short.
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*Note: This episode was recorded on 1/31/21. We are now aware of the allegations against Joss Whedon that have surfaced and we stand with those that have come forward. We are trying our best to separate him from his work while still ho...2021-03-161h 18The Magic FandomTMF Episode 2: Back To The FutureWhere we're going, we don't need roads! Join us as we talk about this iconic trilogy of films, and don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review!
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*This episode was recorded on January 24th, 2021*
2021-03-091h 14The Magic FandomTMF Episode 1: Toy StoryOur first official episode! Join us while we talk about the first official Pixar & full length animated film, Toy Story! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! @themagicfandompodcast2021-03-021h 00The Magic FandomTMF Episode 0: Welcome!Welcome To The Magic Fandom!
A little intro to our brand new podcast about all things movies, TV, & pop culture! Join Dalton & Alyssa as they discuss their favorite fandoms and chat about what to expect from future episodes.
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(*NOTE: Audio quality will improve in future eps!)2021-02-2821 min