# topics discussed include (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover topics discussed include. Page: Feed: --- ## 1 John 2:15-16 & Reaction to New Michigan Regs _2026-05-28 · Red Letters & Whitetails Podcast_ On episode 33, host Steven Crawford does a deep dive on 1 John 2:15-16 which references the love of the world, and "If anyone loves the world, the love of the father is not in him." After some scripture, Steven gives his not-so immediate reaction to the New Michigan hunting regulations! SUBSCRIBE AND ENJOY! LIVE FOR JESUS Y'ALL! [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/894730/episodes/19251993-1-john-2-15-16-reaction-to-new-michigan-regs.mp3) ## Galatians 2:16 & The potential upcoming changes to Michigan Deer Hunting w/ Bobby Roop _2026-05-12 · Red Letters & Whitetails Podcast_ On episode 32, host Steven Crawford is joined by fellow Christian and Michigan Outdoorsman Bobby Roop. During the first half of the episode, Steven and Bobby dive into The Book of Galatians; specifically chapter 2, verse 16. After spending time in scripture, Bobby and Steven tackle the topic that seemingly every Michigan Deer Hunter has on his or her mind - the upcoming vote the NRC is making the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/894730/episodes/19161577-galatians-2-16-the-potential-upcoming-changes-to-michigan-deer-hunting-w-bobby-roop.mp3) ## Episode 153: Oscars Recap and Predators: Badlands _2026-03-20 · Looking California and Feeling Minnesota_ On this episode, Barry and Mike share their takes on the Oscar's ceremony and then talk all things Predator: Badlands , now streaming on Hulu. Topics discussed include the shoddy Oscars production, the underwhelming Oscar line-up, and the hopes for the Predator franchise. There's also a scintillating Predator-themed brainstorming session which produces pure movie-business gold!! [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/802871/episodes/18875028-episode-153-oscars-recap-and-predators-badlands.mp3) ## Episode 152: It was just an accident _2026-03-14 · Looking California and Feeling Minnesota_ On this episode, Barry and Mike bask in the glow of the brilliance that is Jafar Panahi's fantastic film, It Was Just an Accident - nominated for Best International Feature Film at this year's Academy Awards. Topics discussed include the film's simplicity, Panahi's artistry, and the benefits of creation through limitation. Then stay tuned for a brief rundown of the Oscars and the guys give their… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/802871/episodes/18843521-episode-152-it-was-just-an-accident.mp3) ## Episode 151: Song Sung Blue _2026-03-08 · Looking California and Feeling Minnesota_ On this episode, Barry and Mike harmonize while singing the blues over the absolutely insane Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson film, Song Sung Blue . Topics discussed include how this movie is totally bananas, how mind-blowing it is to watch, and how on earth did Kate Hudson get nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for this performance? [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/802871/episodes/18805770-episode-151-song-sung-blue.mp3) ## Episode 150: If I Had Legs I'd Kick You _2026-02-21 · Looking California and Feeling Minnesota_ On this episode, Barry and Mike climb through a gaping hole in their ceiling to discuss filmmaker Mary Bronstein's terrific movie meditation on the madness of motherhood, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You , starring Rose Byrne. Topics discussed include the undeniable talent of Rose Byrne, Bronstein's deft direction, and the small movie's big time friends. Also included in the pod is a discussion about… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/802871/episodes/18720381-episode-150-if-i-had-legs-i-d-kick-you.mp3) ## Episode 149: The Smashing Machine _2026-02-12 · Looking California and Feeling Minnesota_ On this episode, Barry and Mike square off in the octagon and do battle over Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's UFC drama, The Smashing Machine, directed by Benny Safdie. Topics discussed include The Rock's troubled career arc, director Benny Safdie's sad solo future, and the unbridled joy of everything Emily Blunt. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/802871/episodes/18662155-episode-149-the-smashing-machine.mp3) ## Episode 148: Bugonia _2026-02-05 · Looking California and Feeling Minnesota_ On this barn-burner of an episode, Barry and Mike shave their heads and castrate themselves as they fight over Yorgos Lanthimos' Academy Award nominated film Bugonia , starring Emma Stone. Topics discussed include the positives and negatives of Lanthimos' particular taste and style, challenging audience expectation, and Alex Jones, David Icke and the current conspiracy cultural moment. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/802871/episodes/18628450-episode-148-bugonia.mp3) ## Matthew 11:28-30 & The Challenges Behind Truly "Enjoying the moment" with Joe Hanisko _2026-02-02 · Red Letters & Whitetails Podcast_ On episode 31, Steven Crawford dives into Matthew 11:28-30 - Finding rest and peace in Christ Jesus. After the Red Letters portion of the podcast, Steven is joined by cousin and great friend Joe Hanisko as they relive their elk hunt in Montana and go into a deep discussion around the challenges of truly living in the moment during high-intensity moments of your life. There is always so much build… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/894730/episodes/18767424-matthew-11-28-30-the-challenges-behind-truly-enjoying-the-moment-with-joe-hanisko.mp3) ## [The Success of Heated Rivalry Should Not Be a Surprise by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw](https://traffic.libsyn.com/fansplaining/heatedrivalry.mp3) _2026-01-26 · Fansplaining_ [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fansplaining/HeatedRivalry_WithIntro.mp3?dest-id=4346578) ## [CLI-first decentralized GPU compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/J8aAe9zZzvkI) _2026-01-26 · **Sponsored**_ Pay workers or run your GPU for FFmpeg transcode and AI inference. ## Episode 147: The Rip _2026-01-24 · Looking California and Feeling Minnesota_ On this episode, Barry and Mike go undercover to discuss all things The Rip ...the new Matt Damon and Ben Affleck cop action drama on Netflix. Topics discussed include their opinions on Matt, Ben, and Matt and Ben...and the nefariously negative influence of Netflix on the art of cinema. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/802871/episodes/18558072-episode-147-the-rip.mp3) ## [Fansplaining's Next Chapter by Elizabeth Minkel](https://traffic.libsyn.com/fansplaining/fansplainingannouncement.mp3) _2026-01-21 · Fansplaining_ Huge news!! Fansplaining is becoming a full-on weekly publication, with a wide range of writing (and audio! and art!) by, for, and about fandom. Head over to the site to sign up for updates about Fansplaining 2.0. "Fansplaining's Next Chapter": We're relaunching as a weekly publication featuring reporting, analysis, criticism, personal essays, and more—all by, for, and about fandom. Read the whole… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fansplaining/FansplainingAnnouncement_WithIntro.mp3?dest-id=4346578) ## Episode 146: Jay Kelly _2026-01-18 · Looking California and Feeling Minnesota_ On this episode, Barry and Mike talk all things Jay Kelly , the new Noah Baumbach Netflix movie starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler. Topics discussed include the mystery of George Clooney's success...the mystery of Adam Sandler's success...and the mystery of Noah Baumbach's success...plus a new round of everybody's favorite game "Studio Exec!" where Barry and Mike pretend to be studio execs… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/802871/episodes/18523750-episode-146-jay-kelly.mp3) ## Episode 145: Wake Up Deadman: A Knives Out Mystery _2026-01-03 · Looking California and Feeling Minnesota_ On this episode, Barry and Mike put on their detective hats and investigate the new Netflix movie, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Story . Topics discussed include the mystery of why people like this franchise, Barry's disdain for Daniel Craig, and the trouble with the whodunnit genre. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/802871/episodes/18445647-episode-145-wake-up-deadman-a-knives-out-mystery.mp3) ## CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!! Matthew 1:21-23 & Memorable 2025 Hunting Stories! _2025-12-24 · Red Letters & Whitetails Podcast_ MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!! On episode 30, Steven Crawford dives into Matthew 1:21-23 and what we truly need to be focused on this Christmas season!! After the Red Letters Portion of the podcast, Steven is joined by four separate guests to tell their most memorable 2025 hunting story. Guests include Trever Tenharmsel, David Droge, Mitchell Neeb, and Steve Crawford Sr! As hunting season winds down… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/894730/episodes/18412503-christmas-special-matthew-1-21-23-memorable-2025-hunting-stories.mp3) ## [Movie Podcast: The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call: New Orleans (2009) | Because You Watched Starcrash!](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/because-you-watched/episodes/Movie-Podcast-The-Bad-Lieutenant-Port-of-Call-New-Orleans-2009--Because-You-Watched-Starcrash-e3ceoej) _2025-12-16 · Michael Vanderpool · Because You Watched Starcrash_ “What are you acting all crazy for?”The Nicolas-athon Cage-athon continues with our first Werner Herzog joint, The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call: New Orleans: Can We Possibly Fit Any More Colons into This Title? Topics discussed include the Millenium Films catalog, the film-ness of this film, Herzog’s career, breaking the 180-degree rule, Terence’s “save the cat” moment, a fine Goodfellas… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/289d2ee8/podcast/play/112730003/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-16%2F414509389-44100-2-56ad77fd39d42.mp3) ## [Can Fandom Make Us Better Tourists? by Kayti Burt](https://traffic.libsyn.com/fansplaining/fantourism.mp3) _2025-12-10 · Fansplaining_ Our final article of 2025 is here! Kayti Burt—who first wrote for us last spring, in a fantastic piece on the precarity of being a fandom journalist ( https://www.fansplaining.com/articles/the-fan-journalist-tightrope )—returns to Fansplaining to tackle the subject of fandom tourism, and how fans can approach journeys with respect rather than entitlement. "Can Fandom Make Us Better Tourists?" In… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fansplaining/FanTourism_WithIntro.mp3?dest-id=4346578) ## Episode 144: Eddington _2025-11-29 · Looking California and Feeling Minnesota_ On this scintillating episode, Barry and Mike don their tinfoil hats and go down the rabbit hole to debate the merits of Ari Aster's neo-Western Covid comedy/thriller Eddington . Topics discussed include the Covid/#MeToo/BLM hysteria, Joaquin Phoenix's brilliance, Barry's lust for Austin Butler, and the bizarre and mesmerizing wonders of this peculiar, yet terrific, movie. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/802871/episodes/18268070-episode-144-eddington.mp3) ## [Alternate Universes by Newt Albiston](https://traffic.libsyn.com/fansplaining/roleplaying.mp3) _2025-11-19 · Fansplaining_ Our November piece is here! Newt Albiston's essay is one part guide to fandom text-based roleplaying, one part meditation on working through gender exploration via roleplay. Plus: be sure to click through and see the gorgeous art we commissioned from illustrator Anna Lark. "Alternate Universes" Through text-based roleplaying, I've lived so many other lives—and experienced so many other bodies.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fansplaining/Roleplaying_WithIntro.mp3?dest-id=4346578) ## Ephesians 6:10-13 & A Week We'll Never Forget in Elk Camp at 2H Outdoors in Montana _2025-11-12 · Red Letters & Whitetails Podcast_ On episode 29, host Steven Crawford dives into Ephesians 6:10-13; THE ARMOR OF GOD. After the Red Letters Portion of the podcast, Steven is joined in ELK CAMP at 2H OUTDOORS in Montana by Guides Cade McParland, Spencer Kramer, Charlie Greiner and hunters Nick Kissane, Joe Hanisko, Jordan Cooper, Mitchell Neeb, and Dan Lorenz. This episode was recorded live from the guides bunk house, so have some… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/894730/episodes/18175940-ephesians-6-10-13-a-week-we-ll-never-forget-in-elk-camp-at-2h-outdoors-in-montana.mp3) ## [Chovy's Blog: Agentic Coding (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5LpHavPG7yWk) _2025-11-12 · **Sponsored**_ Personal posts on agentic coding, moshcode CLI, and security findings. ## Ephesians 2:8-9, Whitetail Success Stories, & Elk Hunt Anticipation with Nick Kissane _2025-11-01 · Red Letters & Whitetails Podcast_ On episode 28, host Steven Crawford dives into Ephesians 2:8-9. FOR BY GRACE YOU HAVE BEEN SAVED THROUGH FAITH. NOT A RESULT OF WORKS. After the Red Letters Portion of the podcast, Steven is joined by good friend Nick Kissane as they travel out to Montana for their week-long elk hunt. They start by sharing both of their whitetail success stories from this past week in Michigan, as both Steven and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/894730/episodes/18114279-ephesians-2-8-9-whitetail-success-stories-elk-hunt-anticipation-with-nick-kissane.mp3) ## [Reclaiming the Mary Sue by Meghan Fitzmartin](https://traffic.libsyn.com/fansplaining/marysue.mp3) _2025-10-29 · Fansplaining_ Our October piece is part essay/part excerpt: Meghan Fitzmartin, who's written for DC Comics, Supernatural, and many other fan-favorite properties, has published an indie comic, Mary Sue , about—you guessed it!—a fanfiction writer. While the essay is a standalone text you should be able to listen to just fine here, we highly recommend heading over to the piece itself to see excerpts from Mary Sue… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fansplaining/MarySue_WithIntro.mp3?dest-id=4346578) ## Ephesians 2:4-5 & October Public Land Success with Blake Ledger _2025-10-18 · Red Letters & Whitetails Podcast_ On Episode 27, host Steven Crawford dives into Ephesians 2:4-5. CHRIST DIED FOR US KNOWING WE WERE STILL SINNERS!! IT IS BY GRACE YOU HAVE BEEN SAVED! After the Red Letters Portion of the podcast, Steven is joined by good friend and public land animal Blake Ledger; Blake shares his success story of his public land stud he killed on October 3, and previews the next couple weeks in October. As the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/894730/episodes/18031147-ephesians-2-4-5-october-public-land-success-with-blake-ledger.mp3) ## 1 Timothy 2:5-6 & Michigan Round Table 2025! Opening Day is upon us!! _2025-09-30 · Red Letters & Whitetails Podcast_ On Episode 26, host Steven Crawford dives into 1 Timothy 2:5-6. The ONLY mediator between God and mankind is Christ Jesus! After the Red Letters Portion of the podcast, Steven is joined by good friends Sam Hogan, Jack Shull, and Blake Ledger for their annual Michigan Round Table discussion before the 2025 Michigan hunting season kicks off! SUBSCRIBE AND ENJOY! LIVE FOR JESUS Y'ALL! [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/894730/episodes/17929176-1-timothy-2-5-6-michigan-round-table-2025-opening-day-is-upon-us.mp3) ## Charlie Kirk Remarks _2025-09-26 · Red Letters & Whitetails Podcast_ On episode 25, host Steven Crawford gives his thoughts on what has happened over the last couple weeks since the assassination of Charlie Kirk. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/894730/episodes/17908959-charlie-kirk-remarks.mp3) ## [K-Pop's Demons, Real and Fictional by Aja Romano](https://traffic.libsyn.com/fansplaining/kpdh.mp3) _2025-09-24 · Fansplaining_ September's piece is by longtime fandom journalist Aja Romano, on the explosion of Kpop Demon Hunters , and its intersections—or lackthereof—with real K-pop artists and fans. "K-Pop's Demons, Real and Fictional" by Aja Romano. KPop Demon Hunters has seen massive mainstream success in the U.S. What does that mean for real K-pop artists and their fans? Read the whole piece:… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fansplaining/kpdh_withintro.mp3?dest-id=4346578) ## [The Fan, the Pro, and the Spaces In Between by Tessa Gratton](https://traffic.libsyn.com/fansplaining/fanpro.mp3) _2025-08-27 · Fansplaining_ Our August piece is by novelist (and Fansplaining SDCC 2025 panelist!) Tessa Gratton, about navigating the intersections of the fan and pro writing worlds, and how their queerness shapes their framings of these worlds. "The Fan, the Pro, and the Spaces In Between" by Tessa Gratton. Writing for Star Wars challenges me to interrogate fandom power dynamics—and figure out where I fall in a rapidly… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fansplaining/FanPro_WithIntro.mp3?dest-id=4346578) ## Romans 6:23 & Finding Success on Short Whitetail Hunts w/ Dylan Tenharmsel _2025-08-25 · Red Letters & Whitetails Podcast_ On episode 24, host Steven Crawford starts by diving into another powerful verse, Romans 6:23. After the faith segment, Steven is joined by avid whitetail hunter Dylan Tenharmsel. Dylan has filled many tags on mature whitetails in Michigan and other surrounding states; seemingly very consistently on short weekend trips throughout the midwest. In this episode, we hear about how Dylan was raised in… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/894730/episodes/17726277-romans-6-23-finding-success-on-short-whitetail-hunts-w-dylan-tenharmsel.mp3) ## [SNEP 099: The First of Us](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/supernintendads/episodes/SNEP-099-The-First-of-Us-e36vmsf) _2025-08-18 · Super Nintendads · Super Nintendads Entertainment Podcast_ Before we hit 100, we go back to Episode Zero, the promise we made, the show we became, and the chaos in between. We break down classic console launch lineups to see if they lived up to the hype, and ask the same of ourselves. Are we Super Mario World… or just Luigi’s Mansion, wandering in the dark? Also: Italy has pizza detectives, Tails might be running a Ponzi scheme, Mike Lindell is bundling… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1372050c/podcast/play/106993999/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-18%2F24baa029-2cc7-0e65-49e9-746b8c97b02d.mp3) ## [The Fandom Advantage: How Fan Creativity Fuels Pro Entertainment Careers](https://traffic.libsyn.com/fansplaining/sdcc2025.mp3) _2025-07-30 · Fansplaining_ Fansplaining returned to San Diego Comic-Con this year (our tenth anniversary!) with a fantastic panel of fandom folks who work in pro entertainment careers. There's an audio recording here on our feed, and over at the website: https://www.fansplaining.com/articles/sdcc-2025-the-fandom-advantage You can watch video version as well as read a full transcript. Because the intro to the audio is only… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fansplaining/sdcc2025_withintro.mp3?dest-id=4346578) ## [Open-source Screen Sharing with Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/y2gE85b0OwzD) _2025-07-30 · **Sponsored**_ WebRTC screen sharing with simultaneous mouse & keyboard control; viewers join in browser. ## [SNEP 098: The Art of Hospitaliano](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/supernintendads/episodes/SNEP-098-The-Art-of-Hospitaliano-e3639tj) _2025-07-28 · Super Nintendads · Super Nintendads Entertainment Podcast_ This week, we crack open the ancient Olive Garden training manual, because Todd found his original Hospitaliano binder and couldn’t help himself. What follows is a beautiful disaster: a quiz for Mike and Marc, a Stefan Urkél Machine incident (and a possible Jaleel White rumor), action figure transformations (accessories included), and a MyPillow radio ad that veers hard into medieval sword sales.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1372050c/podcast/play/106063219/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-27%2Fda07c6e9-ebe9-7a6a-efbb-65c25ac6adf4.mp3) ## [How Friendships Onscreen and Off Fueled Half a Century of Fandom by Jay Castello](https://traffic.libsyn.com/fansplaining/starskyhutch.mp3) _2025-06-25 · Fansplaining_ Our latest piece is about making fanworks—and fandom friendships—last through the decades! "How Friendships Onscreen and Off Fueled Half a Century of Fandom" by Jay Castello. For the admins of the Starsky & Hutch Fiction Archive, preserving fanworks and fannish community go hand in hand. Read the full piece: https://fansplaining.com/articles/how-friendships-fueled-half-century-fandom [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fansplaining/StarskyHutch_WithIntro.mp3?dest-id=4346578) ## [I Came to Ruin You: The Collecting Practices of K-Pop Fandoms by Rea McNamara & Bo Shin](https://traffic.libsyn.com/fansplaining/kpop.mp3) _2025-05-28 · Fansplaining_ This month's Fansplaining piece is a bit of a departure from our usual fandom reporting and critical analysis: for the first time, we're very excited to share a virtual art exhibit of sorts, from Toronto-based curators and BTS fans Rea McNamara and Bo Shin. I came to ruin you: The Collecting Practices of K-pop Fandoms was on display at York University this past spring, and what follows is an… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fansplaining/Kpop_WithIntro.mp3?dest-id=4346578) ## [SNEP 097: I Hope I’m Pretty in Pink](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/supernintendads/episodes/SNEP-097-I-Hope-Im-Pretty-in-Pink-e33d782) _2025-05-27 · Super Nintendads · Super Nintendads Entertainment Podcast_ Tom Cruise eats popcorn like a gremlin. The night before a day off? Somehow better than the day itself. And the long-lost food, toy, or website that mirrors your soul? It says more than you think. This week’s Twaddle spirals gloriously; Mike runs a full Stanley Tucci scan with ChatGPT, and Todd delivers a live MyPillow + Sword commercial you won’t believe exists. Plus, not one but two quizzes to… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1372050c/podcast/play/103242434/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-4-26%2F68f1ae06-af83-db90-e14e-62ba6378d24c.mp3) ## [The RPF Question by Sacha Judd](https://traffic.libsyn.com/fansplaining/rpf.mp3) _2025-04-23 · Fansplaining_ In our newest piece, Sacha Judd goes deep on RPF, tracing it back decades and tackling its thorny intersections with other kinds of fan practices. "The RPF Question" by Sacha Judd. Amid blurry boundaries between fic, celebrity fandom, and conspiracy theories, how real person fiction evolved from forbidden to mainstream and back again. Read the full piece:… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fansplaining/RPF_WithIntro.mp3?dest-id=4346578) ## [096: Big LENT Energy](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/supernintendads/episodes/096-Big-LENT-Energy-e30rgts) _2025-03-31 · Super Nintendads · Super Nintendads Entertainment Podcast_ 096: Big LENT Energy Todd asks if Mike gave up meat for Lent. Mike absolutely did not. From forgotten TV tie-in games and emotionally toxic consoles to strip mall fever dreams and a salad-and-breadstick revelation, the Dads spiral gloriously off-course. Todd pitches a grimly hilarious celeb legacy bit, and together they lock in their wildest 2025 episode ideas. Also in this episode: Zelda debates,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1372050c/podcast/play/100565372/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-2-30%2F32b7d8e5-18ca-909d-cef3-988c9fcf1052.mp3) ## [Bridgerton and Period Drama Fandom's Enduring Racism Problem by Amanda-Rae Prescott](https://traffic.libsyn.com/fansplaining/bridgerton.mp3) _2025-03-26 · Fansplaining_ Our latest piece is by Amanda-Rae Prescott, who was one of the expert guests in our "Race and Fandom" series back in 2020! ( https://www.fansplaining.com/episodes/135b-race-and-fandom-revisited-part-2) "Bridgerton and Period Drama Fandom's Enduring Racism Problem" by Amanda-Rae Prescott. Complaints about historical accuracy and acting quality are often dog-whistles: some fans only want to see… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fansplaining/Bridgerton_WithIntro.mp3?dest-id=4346578) ## [Sam Wilson Deserved Better Than Brave New World by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw](https://traffic.libsyn.com/fansplaining/bravenewworld.mp3) _2025-02-26 · Fansplaining_ Gav is back in Fansplaining in 2025! This time, she writes about Sam Wilson's recent Captain America debut—and how the MCU failed both the character and the fandom. "Sam Wilson Deserved Better Than Brave New World" by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw: Marvel wants fans to care about lore without thinking too deeply about themes and emotions—the things that brought them to this fandom in the first place. Read… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fansplaining/BraveNewWorld_WithIntro.mp3?dest-id=4346578) ## [The War That Almost Broke a Classic Fandom by Lena Barkin](https://traffic.libsyn.com/fansplaining/blakes7.mp3) _2025-01-22 · Fansplaining_ Our first article of 2025 is here—and it's a big one! "The War That Almost Broke a Classic Fandom" by Lena Barkin: Blake's 7 fans and actors mixed regularly at cons and on the pages of zines—until an anonymous letter changed everything. Read the full piece here: fansplaining.com/articles/the-war-that-almost-broke-a-classic-fandom [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fansplaining/Blakes7_WithIntro.mp3?dest-id=4346578) ## [The Endless Appetite for Fanfiction by Elizabeth Minkel](https://traffic.libsyn.com/fansplaining/ficappetite.mp3) _2024-12-31 · Fansplaining_ Around this time in December, we usually wrap up Fansplaining with " The Year in Fandom ": a look back at five trends from the prior year followed by five trends from the year coming to a close. With Flourish's departure this summer, the podcast is now on hiatus—but I had a lot of thoughts about 2024, particularly when it came to fanfiction. Many thanks to Flourish for looking this over; in a way,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fansplaining/FicAppetite_WithIntro.mp3?dest-id=4346578) ## [095: 2024 Game of the Year Super Show](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/supernintendads/episodes/095-2024-Game-of-the-Year-Super-Show-e2smihm) _2024-12-24 · Super Nintendads · Super Nintendads Entertainment Podcast_ With Marc Rodriguez and @KEVBO Mike and Todd kick things off with a Home Alone -inspired cold open before diving into 1994 gaming nostalgia, Super Metroid upgrades, Chris Hansen clips, and hot dog anthropomorphism. All four Dads debate 2024’s top games, from heavyweights like Astro Bot to, of course, the more obscure Nintendad picks. The crew revisits hilarious strip mall concepts from four years… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1372050c/podcast/play/96208886/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-11-23%2F7a2dfa83-1d1a-d8f4-9df2-407d46d1e591.mp3) ## [The Family Man (2000) & The Massive Weight of Unbearable Talent (2022) - Because You Watched Starcrash!](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/because-you-watched/episodes/The-Family-Man-2000--The-Massive-Weight-of-Unbearable-Talent-2022---Because-You-Watched-Starcrash-e2sjj1c) _2024-12-21 · Michael Vanderpool · Because You Watched Starcrash_ “I cried throughout the entire thing. It made me want to be a better man.” We’re at the end of an era, folks. The Nicolas Cage season of Because You Watched Starcrash draws to a close with our obligatory holiday movie and a spectacular piece of metafiction. Your Distinguished Professors and salute the man of the hour. Topics discussed include our latest accompanying whiskey, yet another… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/289d2ee8/podcast/play/96111084/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-11-21%2Fad1b1290-1ea7-7773-9936-35f7f3e2fb8f.mp3) ## [094: SUPER METROID](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/supernintendads/episodes/094-SUPER-METROID-e2sdp14) _2024-12-17 · Super Nintendads · Super Nintendads Entertainment Podcast_ In this continuation of our “All-Time Favorite Games” series (see Episode 046 for Super Mario World!), we dive into the grunge-era brilliance of Super Metroid . Gabe rates the 1994 classic against other retro titles he has played for the show, while we explore its modern gaming influence, iconic Brinstar theme, and fascinating trivia—including near cancellations and Samus’ almost risqué death… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1372050c/podcast/play/95920612/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-11-17%2Ff50671c0-c0b2-47d9-7d7e-dc91643b443a.mp3) ## [093: Teenage Mutant Ninja Mike](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/supernintendads/episodes/093-Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Mike-e2s965e) _2024-12-13 · Super Nintendads · Super Nintendads Entertainment Podcast_ This week, Mike and Todd revisit Pit’s tragic downfall with an even grittier take, explore the strange human tradition of kissing, dive into a TMNT quiz to find out which turtle Mike is, and tackle a Dear Todd letter from an iconic character grappling with unexpected vulnerability. 80s and 90s gaming nostalgia and laughs you won’t want to miss—the dads at their most late-night dad. Be sure to… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1372050c/podcast/play/95770222/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-11-13%2Fface1269-abac-ee2b-d5bb-00a21f19b448.mp3) ## [092: 8-Bit Identity Crisis](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/supernintendads/episodes/092-8-Bit-Identity-Crisis-e2s2dit) _2024-12-09 · Super Nintendads · Super Nintendads Entertainment Podcast_ On this episode, the Super Nintendads embrace NES nostalgia while taking detours through Todd’s Magic Eye struggles and ranking the best "Mains" in games like Street Fighter and Mario Kart . They debate which games to show aliens, quiz Todd on NES quotes, and determine which NES game best suits Mike. Plus, a tragic twist for Pit from Kid Icarus in his post-hero life, and Dear Todd offers advice on… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1372050c/podcast/play/95548445/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-11-8%2F58dc3cdb-4ce3-8e6d-e432-7462f0c80f39.mp3) ## [091: Thanksgiving as Hell](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/supernintendads/episodes/091-Thanksgiving-as-Hell-e2rlnbl) _2024-11-29 · Super Nintendads · Super Nintendads Entertainment Podcast_ The Gaming Thanks and No Thanks Episode This week, the dads gather for a festive feast of fun! From debating which video game characters would crush it in the wrestling ring to ranking the top Mega Man bosses, no topic is off the table. Plus, a hilarious rant on overused "game changers," a heartfelt (and funny) "Thankful for and Not Thankful for" segment, and a special appearance from the Next… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1372050c/podcast/play/95132469/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-10-29%2F2a7e663c-bf7b-7f67-3df3-d26570e1d1b8.mp3) ## [Bringing Fanfiction Into the Classroom by Abby Kirby](https://traffic.libsyn.com/fansplaining/ficclassroom.mp3) _2024-11-20 · Fansplaining_ Our latest article is by Abby Kirby, who writes about her experiences teaching fanfiction to middle schoolers: " Fic does something that my traditional English classes cannot: it places the power in the hands of the student." Read the full piece here: https://www.fansplaining.com/articles/bringing-fanfiction-into-the-classroom [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fansplaining/FicClassroom_WithIntro.mp3?dest-id=4346578) ## [090: Dad As Hell “Castlevania”](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/supernintendads/episodes/090-Dad-As-Hell-Castlevania-e2r3v4h) _2024-11-18 · Super Nintendads · Super Nintendads Entertainment Podcast_ What happens when the Super Nintendads get stuck on a late-night call? Todd’s writing birthday invites, Mike’s spilling gems from his iPhone notes, and somehow it spirals into drippy ethics, Billy Joel’s Honda Accord, Castlevania lore, and a Cosmo quiz. It’s dad-level chaos with retro game memories, and plenty of unexpected detours. Be sure to listen, subscribe, and follow our adventures on… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1372050c/podcast/play/94550609/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-10-17%2F1190f263-1c96-1dc2-3bb9-2c1ce7104600.mp3) ## [The Beatles Live! by Allegra Rosenberg](https://traffic.libsyn.com/fansplaining/beatles.mp3) _2024-10-23 · Fansplaining_ We're excited to welcome back Allegra Rosenberg, who's written a new article for us on contemporary Beatles fandom: "The Beatles Live! New generations of fans are cultural archaeologists, working with the materials of the past to create the passion of the present." Read the full piece here: https://www.fansplaining.com/articles/the-beatles-live [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fansplaining/Beatles_WithIntro.mp3?dest-id=4346578) ## [The Scream Fandom's Enduring Divide by Michael Boyle](https://traffic.libsyn.com/fansplaining/screamfandom.mp3) _2024-09-04 · Fansplaining_ Our newest article is "The Scream Fandom's Enduring Divide" by Michael Boyle: Nearly a year after star Melissa Barrera was fired for pro-Palestinian social media posts, fans remain torn over the future of the franchise. Read the full piece here: https://www.fansplaining.com/articles/the-scream-fandoms-enduring-divide [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fansplaining/ScreamFandom_WithIntro.mp3?dest-id=4346578)