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The Fangirl PodcastBrooklyn Ferris on Seeing Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and interviewing at Conan GrayIn this episode of the Fangirl Podcast, Brooklyn talks about her recent concert experiences, including attending shows by Billie Eilish and Chappell Roan. She discusses the thrill of live music, the significance of parasocial relationships with artists, and the sense of community that comes with fangirling. The conversation also touches on the importance of concert merchandise, personal celebrations like birthdays, and the excitement of upcoming events.đ§ Listen on Spotify (in bio)đČ Follow us on TikTok + InstagramInstagram: the.fangirlpodcastTikTok: thefangirlpodcasttPersonal instagram: brooklyn.ferris1
2025-10-2924 minThe Fangirl PodcastAndrew Ferris gets educated on fangirl cultureIn this episode of The Fangirl Podcast, Brooklyn Ferris talks with her dad about the world of fangirling, modern artists, and the impact of social media on fame. They discuss various artists like Billie Eilish and Charli XCX, the evolution of concert culture, ticket prices, and the significance of merch in fan culture. The conversation also touches on the historical context of fangirling and the growing power of fangirls in the music industry, concluding with reflections on the future of music and the role of fangirls. Remember new episodes out every other wednesday!
2025-10-1539 minThe Fangirl PodcastThe Fangirl Podcast: Live from Conan Gray KCIn this special live episode of The Fangirl Podcast, we take you inside the unforgettable atmosphere of Conan Grayâs concert. I connected with fans to hear their stories, share their excitement, and celebrate what Conanâs music means to them. Along the way, I also passed out friendship bracelets as a small way to capture the spirit of community and connection that defines fangirl culture.
2025-10-0105 minThe Fangirl PodcastOlivia Mukanjiri on Beyoncé, Role Model, Influencers and moreIn this episode of the Fangirl Podcast, the hosts dive into their favorite artists, including Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Gracie Abrams, sharing personal stories of fangirling and concert experiences. They discuss the impact of these artists on the music industry, particularly for black women, and explore the evolving landscape of influencers and YouTube culture. The conversation also touches on the significance of personal connections to music and the aspirations of young fans in the industry.
2025-09-1758 minThe Fangirl PodcastSurprise episode!! Brooklyn Ferris on Duplicity and hosting The Fangirl PodcastIn this episode of the Fangirl Podcast, host Brooklyn Ferris shares personal insights about her life as a fangirl, her concert experiences, and her love for music and books. She discusses her excitement about attending an upcoming concert, her journey into music fandom, and her recent obsession with the book 'Duplicity'. Brooklyn tells what it's like being the host of "The Fangirl Podcast." Brooklyn also expresses her aspirations in the field of journalism and artist PR management, while encouraging listeners to support local fangirls and enjoy the music community.
2025-09-1010 minThe Fangirl PodcastAnnabelle Kump on Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, Social Media, and moreIn this engaging conversation, the host, Brooklyn Ferris, alongside Guest, Annabelle Kump explore their deep-rooted passion for music and the artists they fangirl over, including Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, and Shawn Mendes. They share personal anecdotes about their concert experiences, the evolution of their music tastes, and the impact of social media on fandom culture. The discussion also touches on the aspirations of working in the music industry and the significance of music in shaping personal identities and social connections. In this engaging conversation, the hosts explore the journey of creativity and design, discussing the challenges and triumphs of...
2025-09-032h 28The Fangirl PodcastBrooklyn Fordyce on Harry Styles, Creative Process, Duplicity, Tiktok fame and moreIn this episode of the Fangirl Podcast, the hosts dive into their experiences as fans, discussing their favorite artists, memorable concert experiences, and the emotional connections they have with music. They share stories of missed concerts, the impact of artists like Harry Styles and Gracie Abrams, and the journey of finding inspiration in music. The conversation also touches on the creative process of songwriting, aspirations in the music industry, and the rise of TikTok fame. The hosts play a fun game to distinguish quotes from the book 'Duplicity' and Harry Styles, showcasing their deep knowledge and passion for their...
2025-08-201h 29The Fangirl PodcastOliva Harris on Fangirling over Gracie Abrams, Charli XCX, Billie EIlish, and concert cultureIn this engaging episode of the Fangirl Podcast, Olivia Grace shares her deep admiration for artists like Gracie Abrams, Billie Eilish, and Charlie XCX. The conversation explores the emotional connections fans have with their favorite musicians, the impact of social media on fandom culture, and the nuances of concert experiences. Olivia reflects on the importance of being present at live shows, the evolution of artists, and the challenges of navigating concert etiquette. The episode concludes with rapid-fire questions that reveal Olivia's thoughts on her favorite artists and her experiences as a fangirl.
2025-08-0649 minThe Fangirl PodcastKristie Ferris on Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams, Pink, impacts of music today, and moreIn this heartfelt episode of the Fangirl Podcast, host Brooklyn Ferris invites her mother, Kristie Ferris, to discuss their shared love for music and the artists that inspire them. They explore the impact of female artists like Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams, and Pink, and how these musicians have shaped their lives and emotional growth. The conversation delves into memorable concert experiences, the challenges of accessing live music, and the importance of vulnerability in the music industry. Through their mother-daughter bond, they reflect on the power of music to connect, heal, and empower individuals, especially in today's world. đČ Follow us...
2025-07-231h 02
Temple of Geek PodcastAshley Eckstein Dishes on Her Universe Fashion Show, New Podcast, and Ahsoka's ReturnIn the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast Ashley Eckstein discusses a plethora of exciting projects, including the upcoming 11th annual Her Universe Fashion Show, a new podcast, and her return to the voice of a beloved Star Wars character.
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2025-07-1118 minPodcast Archives - TEMPLE OF GEEKAshley Eckstein Dishes on Her Universe Fashion Show, New Podcast, and Ahsoka's ReturnIn the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast Ashley Eckstein discusses a plethora of exciting projects, including the upcoming 11th annual Her Universe Fashion Show, a new podcast, and her return to the voice of a beloved Star Wars character.
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2025-07-1118 minThe Fangirl PodcastMaddy Mares on Love Island, Gracie Abrams, Billie Eilish, and moreWelcome to the very first episode of The Fangirl Podcast, hosted by Brooklyn Ferris đIn todayâs episode, I sit down with one of my favorite fangirls, Maddy Mares, to determine just how chronically online she really is. We talk everything from Gracie Abrams bathroom cry songs, Billie Eilish life-or-death tracks, and Sabrina Carpenter's rise from Disney star to pop icon. Oh, and we play a little game called âBombshell Breakdownâ to analyze Love Island queen Huda.We also get into concert tears, online obsessions, and the internet personalities we canât stop watching. Stick around for the rapid-fire round to se...
2025-07-0930 min
The Fangirl PodcastLet's get Loud! Talking J.Lo with Bryan HernandezWelcome to season 3! We are doing a rebrand of the podcast and we are so glad you're along for the ride. Welcome new listeners!
Today we are super jazzed to have a new friend on the show, Bryan! Bryan is a dog dad, healthcare hero, and an avid fan of Jennifer Lopez, our fangirl obsession for this show. Bryan joins us on the show to chat all things J.Lo, from Selena, to On the 6, to Jenni from the Block, Bennifer, the Superbowl Halftime show and more. We chatted about our childhood love of J.Lo and...
2023-10-2859 min
I've Got A Bad Feeling About This Fangirl PodcastMando Season 3 Finale!!Fangirl with us over the Mandalorian Season 3 Finale!
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2023-04-2535 minI've Got A Bad Feeling About This Fangirl PodcastWho's the 2nd Spy????Cassi remembered Mandalorian is in fact a show, Maggie injured herself. Again. Fangirl with us!
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2023-04-1739 min
Temple of Geek PodcastIntegrating Fangirl Culture into Everyday LifeIn the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with seamstress, cosplayer, and creator Mel about how being a fangirl is an important part of her everyday life. Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast The âPortrait of a Fangirl Podcastâ is a new series from the team at the Temple of Geek. Portrait of [âŠ]
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2023-04-0214 minPodcast Archives - TEMPLE OF GEEKIntegrating Fangirl Culture into Everyday LifeIn the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with seamstress, cosplayer, and creator Mel about how being a fangirl is an important part of her everyday life. Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast The âPortrait of a Fangirl Podcastâ is a new series from the team at the Temple of Geek. Portrait of [âŠ]
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2023-04-0214 minI've Got A Bad Feeling About This Fangirl PodcastAnd We're Going Back To Navarro!Heâs back!! Fangirl with us over the Season Premiere of Mandalorian.
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2023-03-0654 min
Temple of Geek PodcastFandom and Self DiscoveryIn the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with cosplayer Hashirahero_cos about fandom and self discovery. Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast The âPortrait of a Fangirl Podcastâ is a new series from the team at the Temple of Geek. Portrait of a Fangirl initially began as a web series and has now [âŠ]
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2023-03-0416 minPortrait of a Fangirl Archives - TEMPLE OF GEEKFandom and Self DiscoveryIn the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with cosplayer Hashirahero_cos about fandom and self discovery. Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast The âPortrait of a Fangirl Podcastâ is a new series from the team at the Temple of Geek. Portrait of a Fangirl initially began as a web series and has now [âŠ]
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2023-03-0416 minPodcast Archives - TEMPLE OF GEEKFandom and Self DiscoveryIn the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with cosplayer Hashirahero_cos about fandom and self discovery. Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast The âPortrait of a Fangirl Podcastâ is a new series from the team at the Temple of Geek. Portrait of a Fangirl initially began as a web series and has now [âŠ]
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2023-03-0416 min
Portrait of a Fangirl Archives - TEMPLE OF GEEKAnne Yatco on embracing your inner FangirlIn the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with Anne Yatco about what being a fangirl means to her.
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2023-02-1320 minPodcast Archives - TEMPLE OF GEEKAnne Yatco on embracing your inner FangirlIn the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with Anne Yatco about what being a fangirl means to her.
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2023-02-1320 minTemple of Geek PodcastAnne Yatco on embracing your inner FangirlIn the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with Anne Yatco about what being a fangirl means to her.
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2023-02-1320 min
Temple of Geek PodcastPortrait of a Fangirl Podcast Ep1: How POAFG came to beHost Jenna Wrenn is joined by Monica Duarte and Tiffany Cagle to discuss how "Portrait of a Fangirl" came to be.
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2023-01-2842 minPodcast Archives - TEMPLE OF GEEKPortrait of a Fangirl Podcast Ep1: How POAFG came to beHost Jenna Wrenn is joined by Monica Duarte and Tiffany Cagle to discuss how "Portrait of a Fangirl" came to be.
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2023-01-2842 min
Temple of Geek PodcastHow "Portrait of a Fangirl" came to be - Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast Episode OneHost Jenna Wrenn is joined by Monica Duarte and Tiffany Cagle to discuss how "Portrait of a Fangirl" came to be.
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2023-01-1642 minPodcast Archives - TEMPLE OF GEEKHow "Portrait of a Fangirl" came to be - Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast Episode OneHost Jenna Wrenn is joined by Monica Duarte and Tiffany Cagle to discuss how "Portrait of a Fangirl" came to be.
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2023-01-1642 minI've Got A Bad Feeling About This Fangirl PodcastFeral Girl Finale!Unhinged, Unscripted, burning Star Wars Fangirl questions answered in the Season 3 finale!
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2022-12-121h 12I've Got A Bad Feeling About This Fangirl PodcastThe EyeFangirl with us over this weekâs Andor which brought the fandom one of the most stunning visuals ever seen in Star Wars.
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2022-10-1750 minI've Got A Bad Feeling About This Fangirl PodcastPigs in Space aka Muppet Star WarsâšUnhingedâš Fangirl Summer wraps up with this episode of The Muppets as Star Wars!Â
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2022-09-0554 min
The Fangirl Podcasta touch of the beat.... talking Aly & AJ, featuring Sam Georgsona touch of the beat gets you up on your feet... and listening to this podcast! On this week's episode, we have a friend of the show, Sam Georgson, join us for a very special episode chatting all about Aly &AJ!Â
This episode was super fun to record because we chatted all about Sam's love for Aly & AJ and her recent live show experience and epic concert outfit (side note, there were rhinestones involved). We deep-dived Aly & AJ's incredibly long career, from Disney Channel icons to pop-indie-folk musicians, and the somewhat odd resurgence of their viral song, P...
2022-06-3043 min
I've Got A Bad Feeling About This Fangirl PodcastKENOBI!!!!!Don't mind us while we Fangirl. Enjoy!
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2022-05-301h 29The Fangirl PodcastSleater Kinney rocks! Featuring Allen of Chatz PodcastAnd we're back from hiatus! It's been awhile friends, and we are coming in HOT!Â
In this episode, Liz talks to her new friend and classmate Allen all about the 90s grunge girl band Sleater Kinney. This band is somewhat of a departure from the artists we usually talk about on the Fangirl Podcast, and ya know what? It was AWESOME to chat about 90s rock, the grunge scene of the West Coast, and the powerful feminism of this badass female duo band. Hit that link to listen now!Â
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2022-05-2741 min
That Fangirl LifeI Don't Know How I Could Go Without...Being a Fangirl with Emma Cantrell-MillerIn this weekâs episode, Laurel is joined by previous season one guest Emma Cantrell-Miller to chat all things fangirl. Listen as they discuss about Paramore; the band Emma was first a fangirl of, how wearing your merch out led to them making friends in real life, as well as Emmaâs experience of finally getting to attend Harry Stylesâ Love on Tour last year.
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2022-04-2253 minThat Fangirl LifeAll The Fangirl Love with Sophie (All The Love Soph)In the Season 4 premiere episode, Laurel is joined by Sophie or as you might know her online as All The Love Soph. Sophie is known mostly on TikTok for sharing updates and theories on the one direction boys with her 121k followers. Listen as they discuss how Sophie only entered the 1D fandom during the pandemic, why she stopped talking about Larry online, the highs and lows of being well known within the fandom as well as if they think Harry has finally dropped a single today.
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2022-03-1842 min
FANGIRL FORUMEpisode Fifty | Oscar Nominations to Fangirl Over: 2022 EditionAnd the Oscar for best Oscars nominations discussion podcast episode featuring two friends for the second year in a row is....
The nominations for the 94th Academy Awards have been announced, and Emily Dominguez returns to FANGIRL FORUM to give her reactions to the nominees. Hear our picks for the biggest snubs and surprises. Plus, we go through Best Picture, Best Director, and the acting categories, and give our picks for who will win vs. who should win. Does your Oscar ballot match ours? Listen now!
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2022-02-111h 17I've Got A Bad Feeling About This Fangirl PodcastThe Book of Mando Chapter 6I don't know about you guys, but we are living for this episode and all the feels! Tune in and fangirl hard over all the cameos and easter eggs. Spoiler: Jedi are still toxic AF.Â
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2022-02-061h 16That Fangirl LifeReacting To Your Fangirl ConfessionsIn this week's episode, Laurel is joined by our social media & web manager Issy to react to your anonymous fangirl confessions. From someone dancing to Soulja Boy with Harry Styles, Shawn Mendes in a cemetery to our thoughts on Simon Cowell. It's a fun-filled episode showing you that us fangirls are all the same.
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2021-11-0544 min
SRA. FANGIRLTEM. 2 CAP 2. TEST FANGIRL (parte 1)hola hola, en este capĂtulo Escarlet demostrarĂĄ que tanto sabe de Taylor Swift y Andrea sobre BTS, saldrĂĄn triunfadoras? o serĂĄn una verguenza para sus respectivos fandoms? averigualoo!!
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2021-09-1857 minI've Got A Bad Feeling About This Fangirl PodcastLeia Princess of AlderannThis week is another interesting Cassi led Podcast so strap in! Here to regale us with the tale of Leia as she enters her 16th year and what becoming the reigning Princess really means.
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2021-08-291h 05
The Fangirl PodcastFree Britney, Bitch!After a brief hiatus, we are BACK and ready to #freebritney!Â
On today's episode, we're diving deep into Britney Spears; pop icon, teen queen, and one of our all-time favorites. We are joined on the show by Kyla, a native Vermonter, dog mom, and another huge Britney fan for a deep dive into Britney's life, legacy, and music of course!
We chat about the first time we heard Britney, and the songs we grew up singing and dancing to. We dish about our favorite songs, her best albums, and Kyla's trauma over buying her first B...
2021-08-0246 min
SRA. FANGIRLCAP 6. FANGIRL Y SUS CRUSHESNunca antes se nos escuchĂł tan enamoradas como en este capĂtulo
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2021-06-251h 22
That Fangirl LifeSame Old Sh- But A Different Day With Midnight Memories: The PodcastIt's the season 2 finale & this week I'm joined by Aoife, Allie & Harry aka Midnight Memories: The Podcast.
Listen as we discuss how the idea of starting a podcast all about One Direction's discography came about, how gatekeeping within the fandom as well as the boys romantic relationships is still happening, who their dream guest for the podcast would be, as well as our views on Larry and what's next for Midnight Memories: The Podcast.
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2021-05-211h 08
FANGIRL FORUMEpisode Thirty-Two | What is a Fangirl: A Fangirl Panel by FangirlsHello & Happy Women's History Month 2021 to all of the fangirls around the world! To commemorate over 30 episodes of the podcast, FANGIRL FORUM is FINALLY living up to its name: a special fangirl panel to celebrate being fangirls & women in the fandom space. The panelists include Brooklyn Blerd herself, Ashley K. Smalls, The GALactic Podcast's Lauren Romo, and The Resistance Broadcast's Lacey Gilleran. These incredible women share what being a fangirl has meant to them, their first fan convention experiences, and the highs, lows, & hopes of fandom. It has been this fangirl's dream to moderate this special panel, and it has...
2021-03-261h 07That Fangirl LifeHow Accepting That I'm A Fangirl Led Me To Start That Fangirl LifeIt's the season one finale of That Fangirl Life & this time I'm joined back by Issy from Episode Two.Â
We've switched things up for the last episode and Issy is asking me your questions. Listen as we discuss how the idea of That Fangirl Life came about, what it was like winning a date with Lewis Capaldi, who the first person I was a Fangirl of & what the plans are for That Fangirl Life going forward.
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2021-02-1941 minThe Fangirl PodcastWe've got something to tell you! Fangirling over HAIMThis week Liz is joined by her Boston pals Mike and Emily to chat all about the HAIM sisters and their incredible music! These ladies ROCK and we spent an hour talking about their musical inspirations, their musical family upbringing, and the stories behind the songs. We also breakdown the albums, all the great songs these ladies have written, and some fun facts about the HAIM sisters, such as Esteâs on-stage snack breaks and their famous friendship with the one and only Taylor Swift!
During the show we digress about that one time we saw HAIM pe...
2020-12-311h 04I've Got A Bad Feeling About This Fangirl PodcastDarksaber Take One: MandaloriansIn the first ever I've Got A Bad Feeling About This Fangirl podcast, Maggie attempted to make it all about the Darksaber but things quickly derailed. Basically a Mandalorian background segment.Â
2020-12-2036 min
That Fangirl LifeHarry Styles and Being a Fangirl Influencer with Emma Cantrell-MillerIn this weeks episode I'm chatting to Instagram and TikTok Content Creator/Influencer, Emma Cantrell-Miller. With over 200k followers across both platforms, Emma has turned her fangirl passion into a full time business both with her merch business, Dress Yourself With Kindness & her online platforms.Â
Listen as we discuss Harry's latest Vogue shoot, how Emma turned her love of being a fangirl into a career as well as discussing how she felt about her fanfiction "Cherry" reaching over 8 million reads this year alone!
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2020-12-1852 minThe Fangirl PodcastLets Get Folked Up, Part TwoWelcome back to Part Two of our deep dive into Folklore, by Taylor Swift! In this episode, we are joined by a die-hard Swifty fan, Ryan Lacher, to help us discuss the songs, tease out the meaning behind the august/betty/cardigan trilogy, and figure out what *exactly* is cottagecore. (Spoiler alert, we still don't really know!)
In this episode, we dive into my tears ricochet, exile, cardigan, epiphany, and many more songs from Folklore. Ryan tells us what it's like to see Taylor live, and we chat about the upcoming album, evermore, the sister album to...
2020-12-151h 20
Head Games Podcast: a sports & psych podcastFanboying with Fangirl Sports Network Founder, Tracy Sandler | Episode 023In today's episode, we talk with fellow 49ers super-fan Tracy Sandler about female sports fandom, sports media, and the most pressing questions of the 49ers season. Tracy is the founder of Fangirl Sports Network, a platform for female sports fans to follow, talk, and write about their favorite teams.
1:09 | Fangirl Sport Network
5:40 | Empowering Female Sports Fans and sexism
7:57 | Competing identities of fans
9:15 | Why Male Follows Like Fangirl and Universal Appeal of Sports Content
14:50 | Jimmy Gâs Future
18:06 | Favorite 49ers memories
20:45 | Which 49ers RB to own in...
2020-11-2722 minThe Fangirl Podcast2 Grandes, 1 episode: Fangirling over ArianaI see it, I like it, I want it, I got it.
This week we are fangirling over Ariana Grande with another Grande- Colleen Grande of Austin, TX! Colleen is an old friend with a deep passion for Ari, and a matching name to boot (are they related? are they long lost sisters? Probably). On this episode we get real deep into Ari's songs, her albums and why we love her. We chat about why people hated pop music for so long, and what it means for women to write and sing highly sexualized songs in 2020. Is it cool to...
2020-11-231h 26That Fangirl LifeThat Fangirl Life - Coming SoonWelcome to That Fangirl Life with Laurel. This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest and chat about their fangirl/stan life. From Harry Styles to Harry Potter, fanfiction & much more. So if you're looking to fangirl with others this is the podcast for you! Get involved by following @thatfangirl.life_ and @lifewithlaurel_ on Instagram
2020-11-1900 minThe Fangirl PodcastFangirl: Adele BioThis week we're doing a deep dive into ADELE! Join us as we talk about Adele's early days in London and her ascent to stardom in the US and UK. You'll hear about her early life, musical influences and inspirations, and even an anecdote about that one time Liz got into a minor traffic accident in Adele's hometown of West Norwood, London.... we can't wait for you to listen!
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2020-11-021h 02
Fangirl FantasyCole Gentry: Everyone needs to hire a fangirlCole Gentry previously on American Idol's social media team, now Meghan Trainor, Nicole Sherzinger and Zara Larsson's account manager at Teammate Company joins the podcast this week. We talk about how artists needs to hire a fangirl to join their team for input and ideas.Fangirl Merch available : https://www.districtlines.com/Fangirl-Fantasy
2020-10-2941 minThe Fangirl PodcastFangirl: Kesha BioIn this episode, Liz gets curious about and breaks down the early days of Kesha (yes, even back when she was Ke$ha!). I did a deep dive into Keshaâs upbringing, life, and the early days of her career. Join us for Keshaâs origin story, plus some fun facts about her life, songs, music videos, and more!
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2020-10-0743 minThe Fangirl PodcastFangirling over Kesha with Katie CarrollOur first episode ! Join host Lizzy B and her college BFF Katie Carroll for a trip down memory lane as they discuss their love for Kesha and the songs that made their college experience memorable. Check out the Spotify playlist featuring a curated playlist of songs by Kesha and many of the artists who inspired her. Thanks for listening!
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2020-09-2156 minThe Fangirl PodcastTrailer for The Fangirl PodcastHi everyone and welcome to The Fangirl Podcast!
On this podcast, weâre talking all about amazing female musicians, singers and songwriters- from Alanis Morrissette to Zendaya. Join us to hear their life stories, their musical inspirations, and funny stories from a variety of people about how their music has shaped our lives and our society! Weâll have some great discussion on the pod and some fun games to play on the show.
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2020-09-2000 min
The Fangirl WatchesQ&A - The Fangirl Watches PodcastWelcome to the Q&A episode for The Fangirl IRL (a side piece of The Fangirl YouTube channel at youtube.com/thefangirlwatches ). Â
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2020-01-1111 min
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2020-01-0300 min
Your Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 53: Fangirlsâ Farewell to 2019!Itâs the end of 2019, so itâs time for us to look back on a year -- and a decade! -- of fangirling! In Your Biggest Fangirlâs last episode of 2019, we share highlights from the podcast and our finest moments of fangirling from the year, while reflecting on the growth of the show and ourselves as fangirls. We discuss how fandom and the role of fans have evolved over time, as the divide between creators and consumers continues to shrink-- recognizing the power (and challenges and responsibilities that come along with it) fans face in regards to influe...
2019-12-1730 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 52: Collaborating on Orphan Blackâs Next Chapter with writer & filmmaker Heli KennedyWe join the Clone Club this week on the podcast! Our guest this week is Heli Kennedy, a writer currently on the writing team for Orphan Black: The Next Chapter on the literary entertainment platform Serialbox. This isnât Heliâs first jaunt with the Orphan Black series, as she previously penned the spin-off comics at IDW, Helsinki and Deviations. Her talents span all these forms of media; in addition to audio dramas and comic books, she is also a senior writer at video game company UbiSoft and a filmmaker. Heli shares how she integrates being a fan of Orph...
2019-12-0332 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 51: Painting the Portrait of a Fangirl with Temple of Geekâs Monica Duarte and Emily SchuckMonica Duarte makes her grand return to the podcast, and brings fellow fangirl Emily Schuck with her! Monica and Emily are the masterminds behind âPortrait of a Fangirl,â a new web series hosted on Temple of Geek, to which both Monica and Emily are contributors. Youâll remember Monica from Episode 18 -- she is a photographer, who can proudly claim her photos have been published in Doctor Who magazine and SFX magazine, and also co-hosts of the Temple of Geek Podcast. In addition to Emilyâs contributions to the Temple of Geek podcast, their convention highlights and more, Emily is also...
2019-11-1933 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 50: The Magical Ladies We Fangirled Over at LeakyCon Boston â Part 2We head back to the wizarding world in the second half of our LeakyCon convention special! We celebrate reaching the big 5-0 episode count and share how the podcast has allowed us to grow as fans and people. We also explore the takeaways Victoria encountered at the con about the Harry Potter fandom, its commitment to social justice, and the impact on our own lives and worldview as members of the generation who got to grow up with Harry.
We have another group of five fantastic fangirls to hear from as well! They are:
Hayley Burson, an avid Harry...
2019-11-0551 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 49: The Magical Ladies We Fangirled Over at LeakyCon Boston â Part 1This Harry Potter convention is jam-packed with brilliant fangirls, so much so that we had to split it into multiple episodes! (Not unlike Voldemortâs Horcruxes.) Victoria tells us all about her experience at the ultimate wizarding world convention â regaling us with tales of the thoughtful panels, making peace with not being the most knowledgeable fan in the room, snacking on Golden Snitchwiches and more.
Our first LeakyCon special includes:
Christine Chapman is the programs director of Uplift: Online Communities Against Sexual Violence. Uplift is a nonprofit dedicated to combating sexual abuse in online communities through education and advocacy. They...
2019-10-2246 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 48: Sending Off Supernatural with psychologist, author, and fangirl Dr. Lynn ZubernisAs Supernatural begins its 15th and final season, we talk to Dr. Lynn Zuburnis, a clinical psychologist and professor at West Chester University and longtime Supernatural fangirl. Lynn discusses with us how she has found balance between her academic and psychological roles with those of her fangirl and personal ones. With her collaborator Dr. Katherine Larsen, they have published four books fusing academia and fandom, Fangasm: Supernatural Fangirls, Fan Phenomena: Supernatural, Fandom at the Crossroads and Fan Culture: Theory/Practice. Her latest book delves deeper into the Supernatural fandom with Family Donât End with Blood: Cast and Fans on...
2019-10-0835 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 47: Making a Name for Yourself in Nerdery and Becoming a Resource with The BlerdGurl Karama HorneKarama Horne is the visionary behind The BlerdGurl, a website that provides commentary and perspective from the often overlooked black nerd demographic. On her website, âblerd is a word and a movement.â Sheâs a contributor at SYFYWire, where she writes the weekly Indie Comics Spotlight column and co-hosts their two of their weekly podcasts. In addition, she also hosts two of her own, The Blerdgurl Podcast, and The Radical Geeks with Angelique RochĂ©. Karama joins us to not only share her experience as a woman of color in the geek space, but how we can cultivate safe spaces on the...
2019-09-2439 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 46: Inclusion and Authenticity Across Media with writer Brandon EastonBrandon Easton is a writer, screenwriter, and educator based in Los Angeles who has written for Agent Carterâs second season, and the Thundercats and Transformers Rescue Bots animated series. Heâs also an Eisner-nominated comic writer, penning Catalyst Prime: Incidentals and Andre the Giant: Closer to Heaven for Lion Forge, then most recently Star Trek: Year Five and Transformers Galaxies for IDW. He discusses his journey from passion to profession throughout his career, and the progress heâs made on his quest to ultimately fill the âInfinity Gauntletâ of his favorite franchises to which heâs contributed. Brandon takes us thr...
2019-09-1035 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 45: Fan Culture and Communication with Dr. CarrieLynn ReinhardWeâre sending everyone back to school in fangirl style on this weekâs episode with Dr. CarrieLynn Reinhard! Dr. Reinhard is an associate professor at Dominican University, where she also leads the Social Media Minor for the Department of Communication Arts & Sciences. Her research and work in popular culture blends communication studies, fan studies and psychology. When it comes to examining fandom academically, her book Fractured Fandoms: Contentious Communication in Fan Communities is one of the many she has published through her academic career, and she also serves as editor of the Popular Culture Studies Journal. Finally, sheâs a fe...
2019-08-2729 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 43: Comics, Coffee and Community with The Perky Nerd owner Tiffany MeliusWeâre back from summer break and thrilled to welcome Tiffany Melius, owner of The Perky Nerd, on the podcast! Her Burbank storefront is one of the few female-owned comic book shops in the country. Since its opening in 2016, the store has established itself as a pillar of the LA geek community and was nominated for this yearâs Will Eisner âSpirit of Comicsâ Retailer Award. Tiffany takes us through founding the store and shares her advice on starting a geeky small business! We also discuss girl power in comics from tackling gatekeeping at comic books shops to championing fangirls...
2019-07-3033 min
Portrait of a Fangirl Archives - TEMPLE OF GEEKTemple Of Geek Podcast Announces Portrait Of A FangirlPodcast host, Monica Duarte is joined by fellow Temple of Geek contributor Emily Schuck as they announce their latest project "PORTRAIT OF A FANGIRL."
The post Temple Of Geek Podcast: Ep. 155 â Portrait Of A Fangirl appeared first on TEMPLE OF GEEK.
2019-07-1847 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 42: Super Soldiers with author Jason InmanEpisode 42: Super Soldiers with author Jason Inman
Jason Inman makes his triumphant return to Your Biggest Fangirl this week! In case you missed our first interview with him Episode 25, Jason is a comic book creator, podcaster, and veteran who now adds author to his long list of accomplishments with the release of his first book: Super Soldiers: A Salute to the Comic Book Heroes and Villains Who Fought for Their Country. He takes us through his impetus for writing Super Soldiers, how he chose the 16 comic characters he examines in the book, and explores with us the militaryâs in...
2019-06-1837 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 41: Drawing on Disney Magic with licensed artist Ashley TaylorWe fangirl out hard this week during our interview with licensed Disney artist Ashley Taylor! With her art displayed at Disney Parks or emblazoned on clothes by Her Universe, Hot Topic and more, Ashley puts a creative spin and applies her own style to beloved characters. Though her own journey as an artist was unexpected (or unorthodox), Ashley seeks to be an inspiring force to other budding artists and women in business. She shows us the magic behind her art, walking us through the process of bringing some of our favorite pieces to life.
Where to Find Ashley:
Instagram...
2019-06-0428 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 39: The Science of Disney Magic and Pins with Astro-Engineer Kristen LundebjergWe double the amount of Kristens on this episode with this weekâs guest, Kristen Lundebjerg! Kristen is an astro-engineer and self-described space enthusiast who is also a huge Disney fangirl. We explore how her two worlds intersect and the ways she appreciates both STEM and magical or fictional adventures. As frequent visitor to the Disney parks, Kristen shares her top tips on navigating the parks and their animated (and sometimes intense) pin trading community. A wonderful resource of fangirl knowledge, she also walks us through starting a pin collection of your own!
Where to find Kristen:
Instagram: @cosmic_kr...
2019-05-0726 min
Your Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 35: Connecting with Captain Marvel with creator Ashley V RobinsonWe are so thrilled to welcome Ashley Victoria Robinson back to Your Biggest Fangirl this week to jumpstart Marvelous March! If you didnât hear her on Episode 14, Ashley is an actress, writer, podcaster and authority on everything girly and geeky. We had so much fangirling with her pre-Infinity War that we knew we had to bring Ashley back for our episode anticipating Captain Marvel! We discuss our hopes and fears for the Carolâs big screen debut, explore the dangers of comparing Captain Marvel to other female-led films like Wonder Woman, as well as highlight the importance of repr...
2019-03-0534 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 33: Ladies of Fandom Legacy with Legion of Leia founder Jenna BuschYou may know Jenna Busch best as the founder of the website Legion of Leia, as an entertainment journalist, author, or as a speaker at some of the largest cons around the country. This week on Your Biggest Fangirl she sat down with us to discuss the trailblazing ladies in sci-fi and fandom. Jenna walks us through the evolution of female characters in fandom such as Leia Organa and Wonder Woman, what weâre still craving from the ladies we watch on screen and what we hope to see with female representation in the future! We take a look at...
2019-02-0531 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 32: Proud to be Fangirls with writer and podcaster Angie Fiedler SuttonAngie Fiedler Sutton walks us through her professional fangirl journey: from fangirling over Martin Freeman to crafting a masterâs thesis around geeky topics, to developing her own podcast, G33K Out. Angieâs passion for geek media is fueled not only by her own interests and work in the arts, but also through her educational pursuits in journalism, with a focus on art and popular culture. We unpack and explore why she hesitated to call herself a fangirl because of the negative connotations around the word, the differences in how men and women engage with fandom, and the impo...
2019-01-2234 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 30: Fangirls' Farewell to 2018!We look back at 2018 in our final episode of the year! We recall our favorite fangirl moments, from our reunion at San Diego Comic Con to the new friendships forged through fandom. Victoria also shares some unexpected celebrity encounters: Brendon Urie and the late, great Stan Lee, while Kristen recaps her convention âstalk walkâ behind John Barrowman and her epic selfie sesh with Catherine Tate at Raleigh SuperCon!
While we remember the year, we also look to the future and the excitement 2019 brings for new movies, TV shows, video games and more. And of course, no episode is complete with...
2018-12-1129 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 29: Fantastic Fan Films and Where to Find Them with Broad Strokes ProductionsYour Biggest Fangirl heads to the wizarding world this week! We nerd out with three members of the Broad Strokes Production team - director/writer Justin Zagri, writer/actor Garrett Schweighauser, and actor Kevin Allen.
Broad Strokes has produced the popular Harry Potter prequel fan films, The Greater Good and Severus Snape and the Marauders. Theyâre currently working on the Great Wizarding War audio drama, tracking the story of Voldemortâs rise to power set after their film Severus Snape and the Marauders. The trio share the origin of their Harry Potter fandom, as well as their inspirations and...
2018-11-2739 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 26: Becoming a Licensed Artist and Being a #ForceAgainstCyberbullying with illustrator Erin LeflerWe are thrilled to welcome Erin Lefler on the podcast this week! Erin is an illustrator, licensed Lucasfilm artist, and the creator and champion behind Force Against Cyberbullying, an initiative to combat online harassment and abuse in the Star Wars fandom. We discuss her process designing characters, her evolution from drawing fan art to being a licensed artist for her favorite franchise, and what led to her creating the Force Against Cyberbullying campaign. She also shares with us how fangirls can combat harassment and support each other online. Not only is Erin a force for good in fandom, we...
2018-10-1632 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 25: Comics, Fandom Allies, and Science! with creator Jason InmanJoining us this week on the podcast is Jason Inman, a comic book expert with two comic books of his own under his belt. His podcast, Geek History Lesson, seeks to inform and educate fans about the origin stories of their favorite fandomsâ characters. Heâs a champion of making the comics community inclusive and welcoming to fans old and new. Jason and his GHL co-host Ashley Victoria Robinson take their mission a step further with by creating new heroes for fans to look up to. Jason tells us about Science!, a new graphic novel that follows the story of T...
2018-10-0231 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 21: Fangirls and Geek Couture at the Her Universe Fashion ShowWeâre continuing All About Conventions August this week with our coverage of the Her Universe Fashion Show! Kristen and Victoria share their experiences at the event - getting to fangirl out together, squeeing over the surprise guests, and which were their favorite designs from the show!
We also introduce you to the amazing fangirls we encountered at the Fashion Show:
Carina Langley-Lacy was a finalist in this yearâs fashion show. She is a costume designer and technician who has worked on costumes for the LA Opera and for television shows including the CWâs Supergirl. She has previo...
2018-08-0726 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 20: Stories of Strength with Best-Selling Author RenĂ©e AhdiehThis week, #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling YA author (and fellow Tar Heel!) RenĂ©e Ahdieh joins us on the podcast! RenĂ©e recently finished a book tour for her most recent novel Smoke in the Sun, a sequel to her magical-action hit Flame in the Mist. Her debut novel, Wrath in the Dawn, was inspired by A Thousand and One Nights, which kicked off RenĂ©eâs prowess for retelling fairy and folk tales in fresh and inclusive ways.
Reneeâs talent for world building is born from her own love of stories and strong characters; as a fa...
2018-07-2430 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 19: Becoming Jane Austen Fangirls with JASP Organizers Jennifer Abella and Inger BrodeyThis week on the podcast weâre taking you to a land of Regency balls, sweeping romances, and perfectly composed prose! We sit down with Jenny Abella and Dr. Inger Brodey who run the Jane Austen Summer Program, an annual four-day symposium focusing on the author's novels for academics and Austen fans alike at our alma mater - the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We explore why Janeâs works still resonate with readers today, dispel common misconceptions about fangirls of her novels, and discuss the delicate balance a fangirl must strike between loving an authorâs work a...
2018-07-1030 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 18: Whovian Women with Cosplay Photographer and Geek Blogger Monica DuarteAs a fangirl, Monica Duarte wears many hats: a mother, a photographer, a cosplayer, a vlogger and correspondent for Temple of Geek. A seasoned convention goer, she shares tips on nailing a cosplay photoshoot and making fandom fun for the whole family. We discuss Doctor Who and our excitement for Jodie Whittaker as the first female Doctor, as well as we look at the portrayal of female characters in the show. With Doctor Who being a long-running sci-fi show, we also explore how it has evolved over decades -- and how the relationship between the Doctor and his (now...
2018-06-2632 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 17: Embracing and Examining Fanfiction with Best-Selling Author Seanan McGuireWe are pumped to be joined by best-selling author Seanan McGuire on the podcast this week for a long overdue discussion on fanfiction! Seananâs urban fantasies include October Daye, Incryptid, and the Wayward Children series, she received the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, and in 2013 she became the first person ever to appear five times on the same Hugo ballot. We unpack a brilliant tweet thread Seanan wrote exploring the shame and stigma surrounding female fanfic writers opposed to men who pen transformative works, embracing the training the fanfic community can provide for female professional au...
2018-06-1231 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 16: Cosplay, Community and Cavill with Super Savant Lauren WinnLauren Winn makes her grand return to the Your Biggest Fangirl Podcast! She recounts the single greatest moment of her life: meeting her fave Henry Cavill, pinpointing the 10 Rules of Fangirling Like a Pro that helped her the most. Lauren also shares the time the photographer became the photographed when she debuted her Superboy cosplay at New York Comic Con in October. Lauren walks us through Project KR, and we discuss the origins of cosplay, the empowerment through cosplaying, the community and more.
Lauren rounds out the rest of our Would You Rather questions -- send us your suggestions...
2018-05-2928 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 15: Problematic Faves with Theme Park Expert Bethany CurlWeâre thrilled to welcome fangirl and Universal Studios Team Member Bethany Curl onto the podcast! She joins us to continue the discussion on problematic faves and how to address media, characters, artists and their flaws. Can you love something that has problematic elements? And if so, how does one acknowledges its issues? Bethany also shares with us her behind-the-scenes intel on what itâs like to work at a major theme park how to make the most of your visit, and avoiding park burnout when Disney and Universal are at your doorstep!
2018-05-1534 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 14: Marvel Comics, Heroines, and the Ladies Who Love Them with Actress, Writer, Podcaster Ashley V. RobinsonWe welcome actress, writer and producer Ashley Victoria Robinson, who is a fellow fangirl-podcaster! Ashley co-hosts the Geek History Lesson podcast -- a wonderful resource that delves into the origin stories of your favorite heroes, villains and everything in between! She is also co-author of the newly-released Jupiter Jet comic book, which features a spunky sixteen-year-old heroine named Jacky Johnson who discovers an experimental jetpack in her late fatherâs workshop, taking to the skies to keep her neighborhood safe.
In honor of the release of Avengers: Infinity War, we talk with Ashley about the ladies of the Marvel Un...
2018-05-0135 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 13: The Ladies We Fangirled Over at WonderCon 2018This is a jam-packed episode! Victoria interviews seven guests at WonderCon 2018 to get their perspectives on being fans and being creators for fans. Our lovely guests are:
Amy Mebberson, illustrator and licensed Disney artist known for her Pocket Princesses comics -- and now working with Disney, her fangirling hasnât gone away. Amy emphasizes the importance of posting and sharing your own artwork to gain exposure, like she did.
Chrissie Zullo also gives advice to aspiring artists on how to get a break in the industry, and shares her own path to success. Chrissie was discovered through a talent se...
2018-04-1744 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 11: Walking through the West Wing with Claire HandscombeThis week, Victoria and Kristen are joined by West Wing fangirl and fellow podcaster Claire Handscombe! Sheâs so much of a fan that she credits the show as a major reason she moved from Europe to Washington, D.C. So how does a drama about American politics and the intricacies of the White House attract fans from across the pond? Claire shares her own story and those of other fans, which she compiled into an anthology called Walk With Us: How the West Wing Changed Our Lives. And thatâs not Claireâs only book; her upcoming novel Unscri...
2018-03-2028 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 10: Superhero Therapy with Dr. Janina ScarletÂWe have the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Janina Scarlet, a fellow fangirl and licensed Clinical Psychologist this week! As a scientist and writer, she has used her own struggles and training to develop Superhero Therapy, which incorporates characters from geek culture into evidence-based therapy for managing anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Dr. Scarlet gives us an overview of going through your superhero training using the method, while sharing her own origin story that seems straight out of a comic book. As we dive deeper, we look at which heroes have been inspirational to her and how she looks at a n...
2018-03-0626 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 09: Representation in Fandom with actress Alex TaylorAlex Taylor is a New York-based actor and fan of musicals, Star Wars, Harry Potter and Marvel. An old friend of Victoriaâs, Alex adds some much-needed discussion of representation of race and queer identities on film on the Your Biggest Fangirl Podcast -- pointing to how the only Disney princess that would represent her was Tiana, when she was an adult, no less! We look at Black Panther and the importance of the film being an unapologetically black film, particularly an African one. Alex also discusses other fandoms including RPG video games that integrate non-heteronormative relationships.
(This episode wa...
2018-02-2034 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 07: Convention Cheer with Fellow Fangirl Ashley CoxVictoria and Kristen welcome guest Ashley Cox as the three of us are reunited in Chapel Hill! When sheâs not writing or going to acting classes, Ashley is a dedicated fangirl of Arrow.
Kristen and Ashley share their journey to Atlanta for the Heroes and Villains Fan Fest, regaling tales of meeting Stephen Amell and the casts of Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow for photo ops. HVFF was one of Ashleyâs first conventions, and she notes which rules from the 10 Rules of Fangirling were most helpful for her.
Kristen and Ashley learned firsthand the amount of money a fa...
2018-01-2332 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 05: Reunion in Chapel Hill!Usually our podcast is a bi-coastal operation, but this week Kristen and Victoria are reunited in Chapel Hill! We compare notes on the fandomesque architecture of our alma mater and take a stroll down memory lane sharing a few of our finest hours of fangirling. Kristen reminisces about her Supernatural convention experience where she and her friends became the first ever people to get a photograph of Winchester father-son duo Gil McKinney and Matt Cohen together in flower crowns, while Victoriaâs story takes us across the pond: she recounts her stage door experience on Londonâs West End meet...
2017-12-1930 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 04: Voice-Over and Cosplay with Stephanie Sheh and Stephanie CsongorThis week on the podcast we have not one lovely guest, but two -- both named Stephanie to boot! You might recognize Stephanie Shehâs voice from animated series such as Sailor Moon, Legend of Korra, and DC Super Hero Girls. Stephanie Csongor is an actress, gamer, and proud fangirl. They discuss what itâs like being female fans in male-dominated spaces like video games and conventions, and experiencing a con from a guest on a panel to a cosplayer on the convention floor. We even get them to share a few of their finest hours of fangirling with us!
2017-12-0534 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 03: Professional Fangirls Entertainment Journalist Kelsie GibsonHow can your fangirl knowledge aid your job? Kelsie Gibson is an editor for a pop culture and celebrity news website, and is herself a fangirl of the Hunger Games, Once Upon a Time, and Disney. Kelsie shares her epic journey of how she went from being an extra in the Hunger Games to interviewing her crush Josh Hutcherson and working the Mockingjay Part 2 red carpet premiere! We discuss if and where the divide should be between your professional life and your passions as a fangirl, as well as the ways in which you can provide your expert pop...
2017-11-2130 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 02: Fan Favorite Actor Myko OlivierOn the podcast this week is fan-favorite actor Myko Olivier! Myko takes us behind the scenes on what itâs like to be a part of not one, but TWO shows with major fandoms - Castle and Glee - and being received in completely different ways. He recounts how he was cruelly called âThe Jar Jar Binksâ of Castle, opposed to being a swoon-worthy Warbler of Glee. He also shares with us what he fanboys over, and offers some great advice about what constitutes a respectful fan encounter and experiences heâs had working with actors he admires. This entire e...
2017-11-0734 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 01: Mistress of the Holy Meme: Mary HoustonThis weekâs podcast we sat down with Mary Houston, a straight up tumblr kween and jet-setting fangirl. She gave us her best tips from the barricade when meeting your fave and got down and dirty with us discussing the rollercoaster ride that is having a tumblr following. A college friend of Victoriaâs, she and Kristen bonded immediately over their love of Star Wars and offered great insights into our discussion confirmation bias in fandom. Finally, we even got her to confess her worst fangirl nightmare during our would you rather game!
2017-11-0631 minYour Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 00: Meet Your Hosts of the Your Biggest Fangirl PodcastYour Biggest Fangirl Podcast debuts!
In this episode, we introduce you to your YBFG hosts, Victoria and Kristen.
We talked about our friendship and how we became involved fandom, and what we hope to accomplish with this podcast.
We also laid out our 10 Rules of Fangirling Like a Pro - some pro tips next time youâre in a situation to meet a celeb. Finally we played a deviously difficult fandom Would You Rather Game that we plan to play with all of our guests -- we thought it only fair that we take a crack at it ourselves!
2017-11-0628 min