Fan Wonderland
By Fan Wonderland
Fan WonderlandJan 25, 2019
Episode Seventy Five: The X Tapes with Kid Sistr
Fan Wonderland welcomes TikTok powerhouses Kid Sistr, who found viral fame via TikTok during the pandemic, discussing everything from their songs Dallas, to T-Shirt to their new breakout hit X-Tape (Want To Want Me), the inspiration behind their music videos, upcoming new music and a wide ranging variety of unexpected subjects, get ready for the funniest and most chaotic chat yet.
Content Warning: Frequent Coarse Language, Frequent sexual references, frequent mentions of Emus.
Kid Sistr Links
X-Tape music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW0uLIMXjFM
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kidsistrband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kid_sistr/
Cover designed by TJ
Episode Seventy Four: A Sad But Sexy Summer Day with Bella Ferraro
Fan Wonderland welcomes back independent artist, Bella Ferraro, to discuss how the pandemic changed her approach to music and gigs, her upcoming single Summer Day releasing February 17, 2023, her upcoming gigs, her ADHD diagnosis, that ever elusive upcoming EP we discussed the first time. Bella also reveals the track list and title for her first EP as well as a potential title for the second EP. We also discuss the track we were super subtle about last time which may appear on a future EP.
Editor Notes: There’s a few audio glitches given it's a remote interview.
Bella Ferraro Links:
All Social Media & Music Links can be found via Bella’s website below
Website: https://www.bellaferraromusic.com/
Cover Images provided by Bella Ferraro
Cover designed by TJ
Support Fan Wonderland: https://ko-fi.com/fanwonderland
Episode Seventy Three: Witchy Chemistry, Ships and Direction with Shannon Kohli (EXCLUSIVE)
Episode Seventy Two: Powerful and Pocket Sized with Kylee Brown
Fan Wonderland welcomes Motherland: Fort Salem star and the star of upcoming Disney+ movie Safety, Kylee Brown. Kylee discusses her early work, Motherland Season 1, behind the scenes of Motherland Season 1 and upcoming film Safety.
Kylee Brown Links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Itskyleebrown
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itskyleebrown/
Editor Note: Slight audio glitches here and there due to internet connection on Kylee’s side.
Support Fan Wonderland: https://ko-fi.com/fanwonderland
Episode Seventy One: A Sad But Sexy Comeback with Bella Ferraro
Fan Wonderland welcomes former X-Factor star, now independent artist, discussing life since X-Factor, her journey to coming out, her upcoming new single Her, her upcoming EP, her songwriting process, Bella being a useless gay with technology, endless puns and much more. It’s our most chaotically beautiful and hilarious episode so far.
Content Warning: Infrequent Coarse Language.
Editor Notes: There’s a few audio glitches which is standard for remote interviews at this point.
Bella Ferraro Links:
All Social Media Links can be found via Bella’s website below
Website: https://www.bellaferraromusic.com/
Pre-Save/Pre-Order/Stream/Purchase Her: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/bellaferraro/her
Cover Images provided by Bella Ferraro
Support Fan Wonderland: https://ko-fi.com/fanwonderland
Episode Seventy: Down The Rabbit Hole with Deena Lynch
Fan Wonderland welcomes the multi-talented, artist, musician, photographer and public speaker Deena Lynch likely known to most of us as Jaguar Jonze. Deena chats about Jaguar, Dusky, Spectator, the Jonze Society, her recent EP Diamonds & Liquid Gold, mental health struggles, battling with COVID-19, Eurovision: Australia Decides and so much more.
Episode Links below
Website Links to individual projects and related social media can be found here: https://deenalynch.com/
Instagram Links:
Deena: (All): https://www.instagram.com/deenajonze/
Jaguar: (Music): https://www.instagram.com/jaguarjonze/
Dusky (Photography): https://www.instagram.com/duskyjonze/
Spectator: (Digital Art) https://www.instagram.com/spectatorjonze/
Merch, Mailing List, Colouring Books: https://linktr.ee/jaguarjonze
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Jonzesociety
Support Fan Wonderland: http://ko-fi.com/fanwonderland
Episode Sixty Nine: Killing Time in the Multiverse with Jessicatzen
Fan Wonderland welcomes fan artist Jessicatzen to discuss their artwork from Doctor Who to Killing Eve, their style, their artistic influences and more.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicatzen/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessicatzen
Shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/jessicatzen/shop?artistUserName=jessicatzen
Support Fan Wonderland: http://ko-fi.com/fanwonderland
Episode Sixty Eight: Inside Mental Health with Phillip Lewitski
Fan Wonderland welcomes artist, actor and author, Phillip Lewitski to discuss Utopia Falls, his appearance in the upcoming final season of Vikings, and his book discussing mental health as a youth, In My Head.
Fan Wonderland Note: This episode contains a lot of honest and raw discussion around mental health and we want you to be aware of that going in to listening to this episode.
Content Warning: Frequent in depth Discussion of Mental Health and associated effects of mental health.
If this episode has affected you in any way please reach out to us via message on our social media and/or a support line/support contact close to you.
Support Links
Beyond Blue
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Mental Health America
Episode Sixty Seven: The Story of An Unstoppable Vixen with Christina Castle
Fan Wonderland welcomes rising star, songwriter, and Australian rock princess Christina Castle. Christina & TJ discuss Christinas’ journey from X-Factor to today, touring with Simple Plan, her upcoming record, tour hopes, meeting THAT superstar artist and more.
Content Warning: Frequent Strong Coarse Language
Christina Castle Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechristinacastle/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christinacastlecc
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChristinaCastle
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzsHJw36DpdBxXoPc42tWvg/videos
Stream Vixen on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/christinacastlemusic/vixen_christina_castle
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristinaCastleOfficial/
Support Fan Wonderland: http://ko-fi.com/fanwonderland
Episode Sixty Six: Witches and Oceans within the Motherland with Kai Bradbury
Fan Wonderland welcomes Motherland: Fort Salem star Kai Bradbury and discusses working with George Takei, Amanda Tapping, multiple Japanese roles embracing his heritage, filming sex scenes and of course everything Motherland: Fort Salem.
Kai Bradbury Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaibury/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaiBury
Episode Notes: Slight audio speed up near beginning (doesn’t affect too much context) (out of our hands) and also some slight hissing/wind noise.
Content Warning: Infrequent Coarse Language and Spoilers for Motherland: Fort Salem Season 1 Episodes 1-5
Support Fan Wonderland: http://ko-fi.com/fanwonderland
Episode Sixty Five: Not All Sunshine and Sharp Supernatural Rainbows with Natalie Sharp
Fan Wonderland welcomes rising actress Natalie Sharp to chat The Flash, Supernatural, singing, meeting Grant Gustin, behind the scenes of The Flash, a secret Natalie would rather never reveal and more.
Episode Notes: Infrequent Coarse Language, Spoilers for The Flash
Natalie Sharp Links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsharpie/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalieSharp007/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NatalieSharp007
Support Fan Wonderland: http://ko-fi.com/fanwonderland
Episode Sixty Four: A Party of Lightsaber Sisters with Elizabeth Grullon
Fan Wonderland welcomes rising actress Elizabeth Grullon to chat about her role as The Second Sister/Trilla Suduri in Respawn’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and her role as Theresa Sullivan in Freeform’s Party of Five, Latinx representation and meditation.
Content Warning: Infrequent Coarse Language
Episode Notes: Spoilers contained for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Party of Five, and Star Wars Episode IX: Rise of Skywalker
Elizabeth Grullon Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethagrullon/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheEliGru
Website: https://www.elizabethgrullon.com/
Photo Credit: Ashley Nguyen
Support Fan Wonderland: http://ko-fi.com/fanwonderland
Episode Sixty Three: A Wild Ride of Pride with Ian Verdun
Fan Wonderland welcomes LGBTQIA+ actor and Siren star Ian Verdun to chat Siren, that Season 2 twist, the repercussions of the Season 3 premiere, Pride as part of Disney, Life’s A Drag, and more.
Content Warning: Strong Coarse Language
Ian Verdun Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianverdun/
Support Fan Wonderland: https://ko-fi.com/fanwonderland
Episode Sixty Two: A Sinking Ship of Haribos with Cherryade
Fan Wonderland welcomes Cherryade to chat about their love of Haribo, how they met, their LGBTQIA+ connection to the community, and growing from drunken demos to pop bangers, to being in TIME Magazine, Nylon and more.
I Love Me (Single) released digitally April 3, 2020
Sinking Ship EP released digitally April 3, 2020
Cherryade Link: https://www.cherryade.co.uk/
Content Warning: Strong Coarse Language (They’re extremely British what did you expect)
Episode Sixty One: A Golden Crazy House with Rachel Lorin
Fan Wonderland chats to musician Rachel Lorin about her origins, musical influences and rebranding her musical career, the recent passing of her father and his influence on her music and her life, and much more.
Rachel Lorin Links:
Website: https://www.rachellorinmusic.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachellorinmusic/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RLorinOfficial
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLeZUwnIuGh5FVipkFk5gbQ
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RachelLorinMusic/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5DfLOANcWMxdeenpJ6Ksd2?si=6xmSZ7Q0T1egCYlyns50-Q
Content Warning: Discussion of domestic abuse, infrequent coarse language
Support Fan Wonderland: https://ko-fi.com/fanwonderland
Episode Sixty: The Fantabulous K.Flay and the Solutions of Fan Wonderland
Fan Wonderland welcomes Grammy nominated superstar musician and LGBTQIA+ icon K.Flay to chat Birds of Prey soundtrack, LGBTQIA+ representation, Solutions and more.
K.Flay Links
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kflay
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kflay/
Support Fan Wonderland: https://ko-fi.com/fanwonderland
Episode Fifty Nine: Taylor Hickson: Deadly Witches In The Motherland
Fan Wonderland welcomes star of upcoming Freeform Original Motherland: Fort Salem, Taylor Hickson, to discuss new ships, LGBTQIA+ representation and all things witchy.
Taylor Hickson Links
Twitter: https://twitter.com/taylorhickson
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylor.hickson/
Editor Notes: Taylor’s audio is a little quiet at times. (Taylor is also softly spoken). Also there’s a ding from her phone and that’s just witch business so don’t question it. There’s also an audio glitch around 19:45. We’ve tried to edit as best as possible but given we mainly do remote interviews we work with the best that we have.
Episode Fifty Eight: Witches, Space, Gays and Forests with Pearl Mackie
A Pearl Mackie scronch, humour, seriousness, emotion, Doctor Who and much more.
This episode has everything a Whovian could want from the absolutely amazing and funny Pearl Mackie.
Fan Wonderland welcomes LGBTQIA+ Doctor Who icon Pearl Mackie. TJ and Pearl clear up some Pearl Mackie internet theories, how she got into acting, upcoming projects like Greed and Copycats as well as past work like Forest 404 podcast, Doctor Who and more. TJ and Pearl also discuss how being one of the first Doctor Who companions that is openly gay and a person of colour changed Pearls’ interactions with fans.
Contains Doctor Who Spoilers for Series 12 Episode “Ascension of the Cybermen” and Series 10
Pearl Mackie Links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pearlie_mack
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealpearlmackie/
Forest 404: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06tqsg3/episodes/player
If the above link for Forest 404 doesn't work in your region, it is generally also available on the same platforms you would find Fan Wonderland.
Greed will see a limited release so check your local times and cinemas for screenings.
Copycats link to trailer and its Kickstarter page can be found on social media for Pearl and Fan Wonderland once released by Pearl and the cast and crew.
Editor Notes:
Infrequent Coarse Language
Audio-There is a bit of a rustling against the mic occasionally and that’s just Pearls’ fabulous hair.
Cover Designed by Fan Wonderland
Cover Images provided by Pearl Mackie
If you enjoy this episode please consider us via Ko-Fi. Fan Wonderland is run entirely by TJ for the fans and the LGBTQIA+ community. http://ko-fi.com/fanwonderland
Episode Fifty Seven-A RE/BL Sweetheart with Rebecca Black
Fan Wonderland welcomes the incredibly talented Rebecca Black to follow her journey from Friday, the impact of Friday on her life, to Heart Full of Scars and it’s meaningful message, to RE/BL, to her recent hit Sweetheart and the evolution of her musical journey and what her fans mean to her.
Rebecca Black Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msrebeccablack/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MsRebeccaBlack
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/rebecca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IAmRebeccaBlack/
Content Warning: Infrequent Strong Coarse Language
Episode Cover designed by Fan Wonderland
Images Provided by Rebecca Black
Episode Fifty Six: A Principal Superhero Lawyer with Nathan Lovejoy
Fan Wonderland welcomes Disney Channel alien, general comedian, dogfather and our first Tassie boy, AACTA nominee and principal obsessed actor, Nathan Lovejoy.
TJ & Nathan discuss Nathan being in a gimp suit, a latex suit, goldfish, working with puppets, working on Tasmanian filmed shows, stapling fellow actors’ hands, being an alien on the Disney Channel, Ricketts Lane references and much more.
Content Warning: Mild Coarse Language (Let's be real. This episode has two Australians. It was gonna happen)
Nathan Lovejoy Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathan_lovejoy/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nathan_lovejoy
Episode Cover designed by Fan Wonderland
Cover Images provided by Nathan Lovejoy/Status PR
Episode Fifty Five: Boldly Taking Control with Courtney Hope
Fan Wonderland welcomes Jesse Faden herself, Courtney Hope, to talk Bold and the Beautiful, Quantum Break, and the jarring, mind-bending, mindf**k of Remedy’s psychological thriller, sleeper hit, Control. TJ & Courtney discuss the behind the scenes of Control being created as well as trying to pry some secrets from Courtney. Were we successful? Listen and find out!
Minor Spoilers for Control easter eggs and several side missions are contained within the episode so you’ve been warned! We avoided any major story spoilers however as we want everyone to experience the brilliance of Control in their own way.
Episode Links
Courtney Hope Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecourtneyhope/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecourtneyhope
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecourtneyhope/
Website: http://www.courtney-hope.com/
Control Links:
Old Gods of Asgard (Poets of the Fall)-Take Control (Maze Song): https://open.spotify.com/album/3Xcl0pytPYqJUSTi2S8jtI
E3 2018 Reveal Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Idtqyx6gsU
Gameplay Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnQwE0ug_Q0
Launch Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvKAHpIvbl8
Control Available now on PC, PS4, XBOX ONE
Mentioned in episode disclaimer: At the time of recording (November 7, 2019) Control standard edition, digital deluxe edition and expansion pass is available on PS4 with a standard discount or double PSPlus discount with a current PlayStation Plus subscription in Australia.
Content Warning: Strong Coarse Language
Editor’s Note: Courtney didn’t have a headset so there is some background noise/hair movement/wind noise and Courtney may sound a little distant (away from mic) at times amongst the audio while Courtney’s talking/moving naturally.
Episode Fifty Four: Bullying is #NoJoke with Andrew Cole
Fan Wonderland welcomes musician Andrew Cole who began creating a film, #NoJoke, around an anti-bullying song that then turned into so much more including interviews with people like Jane Lynch (Glee), Sir Patrick Stewart (Star Trek), Slash, Ozzy Osbourne and many more about bullying, being a bully and how that affects our lives. It’s a raw film that covers many topics. This is an episode we felt really passionate about and please read the content warnings below.
Extreme Content Warning: This episode is considered potentially triggering due to the following: Frequent Strong Coarse Language, Discussion of Suicide, Self-Harm, Bullying, Domestic Abuse, Sexual Harassment, Mental Health.
If this episode has affected you in any way, please reach out to a support line near you either online or via phone or reach out to a friend or family member or to us directly on social media. This was one of our most intense episodes to date that affected both TJ and Andrew afterward, from discussing such heavy topics, but is a conversation we both felt needed to be had and to be heard, to help people talk more openly about mental health and bullying and its after effects and support each other better.
#NoJoke is now available on demand in the US.
Find more information on release, full interviews, support and more visit http://nojokefilm.com/
Editor’s Note: We had a few connection issues some of which we briefly left in as it lends context to the discussion.
Episode Fifty Three-Prostitutes, Wives & Climate Change with Sarah Minnich
Fan Wonderland welcomes star of Running with the Devil, Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad, and Preacher, Sarah Minnich.
Sarah chats to TJ about working with Zack Snyder & Nicolas Cage, as well as discussing her past and current roles and details a few upcoming roles, as well as discussing subjects she’s very passionate about including environmental issues and climate change.
Sarah Minnich Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.minnich/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahaminnich
-Preacher, Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad streaming on Stan Australia/AMC now
-Daybreak, Godless streaming on Netflix now
-Running with the Devil available on demand
Mentioned in Episode Links:
The Need To Grow Film (Produced/Narrated by Rosario Dawson): https://vimeo.com/ondemand/theneedtogrow
#TeamTrees: https://teamtrees.org/
Content Warning: Infrequent Strong Coarse Language
Support Fan Wonderland: https://ko-fi.com/fanwonderland
Episode Fifty Two: Wolves For The Love Of Ignofear with Monia Ayachi
Fan Wonderland welcomes star of Wolfenstein: Youngblood, Voodoo Vanessa, Ignofear and For The Love of Hate, Monia Ayachi.
TJ & Monia discuss Monia’s work on Wolfenstein: Youngblood, Ignofear and more.
Content Warning: Strong Coarse Language, Discussion of gun violence, racism and suicide.
Editor Note: Slight audio glitches & echoing due to connection.
Monia Ayachi Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moniaayachi/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoniaAyachiActress/
Voodoo Vanessa: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOS6jxKcAxzPHaCvRwkV-HZ-gJ9V1P9q2
Watch Ignofear (Full Short Film): https://player.vimeo.com/video/207047055
Wolfenstein: Youngblood: Available now on PS4/XBOX ONE/PC/NINTENDO SWITCH
Support Fan Wonderland: https://ko-fi.com/fanwonderland
Episode Cover Designed by Fan Wonderland
Cover Images provided by Monia Ayachi
Episode Fifty One: In Discussion with Mala Forever
Fan Wonderland welcomes Mala Forever creators Nina & Jessie to discuss their dream for Mala Forever Presents. TJ, Nina & Jessie discuss how social media affects how art is shared, how Mala Forever incorporates all art forms from poetry to photography to video, and how that sets it apart from mainstream magazines and more.
Content Warning: Infrequent Coarse Language
Mala Forever Link: https://www.malaforever.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_malaforever_/
Episode Notes: There are a few audio glitches around 44 minutes in on Nina & Jessies’ end.
There is also a time delay between questions and answers due to location and connection during the interview. This isn’t intentional silence, merely a slight delay in the connection.
Episode Cover designed by Fan Wonderland
Cover Images provided by Mala Forever
Episode Fifty: A Queer Angel with Jai Rodriguez
Fan Wonderland welcomes Jai Rodriguez for their landmark 50th episode, to discuss how Rent changed his life and being part of the original Fab Five on the original (not Netflix) Queer Eye, as well as his acting on The Magicians, Grace and Frankie, Bones, How I Met Your Mother, as well as working alongside Beyonce and Lady Gaga and being a host on Dance Moms reunion specials. Jai and TJ also discuss LGBTQIA+ representation in TV, film and more.
Jai Rodriguez Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaiRodriguezfanpage/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jairodriguez
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialjairodriguez/
Horizon Series (web series mentioned in episode): https://www.youtube.com/user/TheHorizonSeries/
Episode Cover designed by Fan Wonderland
Cover Images provided by Jai Rodriguez
Episode Fourty Nine: The Dreded Battlefield Return with Philip Brodie
Fan Wonderland welcomes back to the podcast the guest who started off Fan Wonderland, Philip Brodie, to discuss Dred in The Outpost Season 2 and the series’ move to Serbia, working on the upcoming Hulu Original Four Weddings & A Funeral and a behind the scenes of his work on EA’s Battlefield V.
Content Warning: Infrequent Coarse Language
Episode Cover Designed by Fan Wonderland
Images Provided by Philip Brodie
Episode Fourty Seven: Following My Bloodline with Jess Hitchcock
Fan Wonderland welcomes their first Indigenous artist and upcoming talent, Jess Hitchcock. Jess chats to TJ about the inspiration behind each track on her debut album Bloodline, the inspiration behind the album cover and it’s title track, as well as touring with Kate Miller-Heidke, going to Eurovision, and more.
Strong Content Warning: Potential Trigger Warnings for extreme mental health discussion, Infrequent Coarse Language
Jess Hitchcock Link (Physical CD, Tour Dates, etc): https://jesshitchcockmusic.com/
Episode Cover Designed by Fan Wonderland
Cover Images Provided by Jess Hitchcock
Episode Fourty Six: An Artistic Unicorn with Queenie Chan
Fan Wonderland welcomes artist Queenie Chan and chats Archie comics, Queenie’s rise to popularity and her new non-fiction series based on historical powerful women, as well as fan art and much more.
Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland
Cover Images provided by Queenie Chan
Queenie Chan Link: https://queeniechan.com/
Episode Fourty Five-A Journey Of Pride with TJ & Shawn-Caulin Young
Episode Fourty Three: All Hell Breaks Loose with Lesley-Ann Brandt
Fan Wonderland chats to fan favourite actress from hit Netflix show Lucifer, Lesley-Ann Brandt, about Mazikeen, Lesley-Ann’s Women’s Health cover and more.
Content Warning: Infrequent Coarse Language
Lesley-Ann Brandt Links
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LesleyAnnBrandt/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LesleyAnnBrandt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesleyannbrandt/
Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland
Images Provided by Lesley-Ann Brandt
Episode Fourty Two: A Velvet Innuendo with Chasing Velvet
Fan Wonderland welcomes back our favourite duo Chasing Velvet to chat about their new single Innuendo, the inspiration behind the single, covering songs and many Chasing Velvet puns.
Innuendo is available for purchase and streaming now on all streaming and music platforms
Content Warning: Frequent Coarse Language
Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland
Cover Images provided by Chasing Velvet
Chasing Velvet Links
Website: https://www.chasingvelvet.com/
Episode Fourty One: Praise Lucifer! It's SeedsOfLily!
Fan Wonderland welcomes Lucifan artist SeedsOfLily on Twitter) to discuss the Season 4 trailer, ships, Lily’s amazing realistic art, weird requests and her shot to fame in the Lucifans community after the initial Fox cancellation.
Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland
Cover Images provided by SeedsOfLily
SeedsOfLily Links
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeedsOfLily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedsoflily/
Episode Fourty: May The Guardians of The Force Be With You Forever with Forever Song Cosplay
Fan Wonderland chats to talented cosplayer Forever Song Cosplay about cosplay, Game of Thrones, Star Wars, building cosplays, dream cosplays and more.
Forever Song Cosplay Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foreversongcosplay/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/xforeversongx
Episode Thirty Nine: A Lesbian Unicorn with Marti
Fan Wonderland chats to our first openly queer guest and talented artist BlackEyedMarti, about art, fandom, ships, and being noticed by Paramore and so much more. As well as what inspired her to begin drawing and what inspires her now, as well as advice for listeners wanting to learn.
Podcast Cover Designed by Fan Wonderland
Cover Images provided by Marti
Content Warning: Infrequent Coarse Language
Marti Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackeyedmarti/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackeyedmarti
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackeyedmarti/
Episode Thirty Eight: A Kickass 5 Foot Firecracker with Sonalii Castillo
Fan Wonderland talks to the kickass woman who inspired Fan Wonderland to be created.
TJ & Sonalii discuss The Outpost, CSI: Miami, award winning film Mamba and Sonalii’s award winning web series Voodoo Vanessa, as well as Sonalii’s photography and much more.
Content Warning: Frequent Strong coarse language
Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland
Cover Images Provided by Sonalii Castillo
Episode Notes: Sonalii’s fire alarm decided to randomly beep on us about 4 or 5 times around the 24 minute mark. While we would normally edit this out, it consistently managed to beep as Sonalii was talking about relevant topics that we were discussing therefore we made the decision to leave it in as you can still hear what Sonalii is saying despite the beeps.
Sonalii Castillo Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonaliicastillo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spicymoore/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/spicymoore
Sonalii Castillo Website: https://www.sonaliicastillo.com/
Photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moorishdreamer/
Photography Website: https://www.moorishdreamer.com/
Voodoo Vanessa Links:
Voodoo Vanessa Website: https://www.voodoovanessa.com/
Voodoo Vanessa Web Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOS6jxKcAxzPHaCvRwkV-HZ-gJ9V1P9q2
Voodoo Vanessa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialVDVanessa/
Mamba Links:
Mamba trailer: https://www.facebook.com/mambathemovie/videos/942976969218680/
Mamba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mambathemovie/
Mamba Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mambathemovie/
Episode Thirty Seven: A Heartless Captain with Kevin McNally
Fan Wonderland talks to veteran actor Kevin McNally
TJ & Kevin discuss Kingdom Hearts 3, voicing games, his time on The Outpost and more including lost episodes of Dad’s Army, radio dramas and of course Pirates of the Caribbean as well as upcoming projects.
The Outpost is available to purchase on iTunes, and DVD & Blu-Ray
Kingdom Hearts 3 is available on Xbox One & Playstation 4 for purchase now
Das Boot is streaming now on SBS On Demand in Australia
Designated Survivor is streaming now on Netflix
Content Warning: Infrequent coarse language
Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland
Cover Images Provided by IMDB
Kevin McNally Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exkevinmcnally/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/exkevinmcnally
Episode Thirty Six: Kerri Me Gently with Jade Eshete
Fan Wonderland talks to fan favourite of Dirk Gently and star of upcoming film Bruce!!!, Jade Eshete.
TJ & Jade discuss Dirk Gently and a potential Season 3 as well as Bruce!!!
Content Warning: Strong coarse language
Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland
Cover Images Provided by Eden Marryshow/imdb
Jade Eshete Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadeeshete/
Bruce!!! Links:
Website: https://www.brucethefilm.com/
Red Band Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2UgTzkz05s
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bruce_thefilm/
Episode Thirty Five: Becoming A Heartfelt A-Hole In Wonderland with Eden Marryshow
Fan Wonderland talks to actor, director, producer and writer Eden Marryshow.
TJ & Eden discuss Eden’s upcoming film Bruce!!! As well as detailing his other work including Jessica Jones Season 2.
Eden also details the emotional and heartbreaking journey into how he began acting and how Bruce came to be.
Bruce!!! releases in cinemas March 15, 2019 (session times can be found at the Bruce!!! film website below)
Content Warning: Strong coarse language
Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland
Cover Images Provided by Eden Marryshow
Eden Marryshow Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edenmarryshow/
Bruce!!! Links:
Website: https://www.brucethefilm.com/
Red Band Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2UgTzkz05s
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bruce_thefilm/
Episode Thirty Four-Sydlena, A Gay Icon & The Awkward Human with Isabella Gomez
Fan Wonderland talks to rising Netflix star Isabella Gomez about her role as Elena in groundbreaking hit Netflix show One Day At A Time.
TJ and Isabella discuss key moments from Seasons 1-3 such as the no makeup episode, episodes covering #MeToo, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ first times, Latinx representation and so many more topics the show covers; including how One Day At A Time helped both TJ & Isabella learn to use pronouns for those in the LGBTQIA+ community. We also took the most fan questions we’ve ever had so far and Isabella answered them.
Major Spoilers contained for Season 1-3 of One Day At A Time
Content Warning: Strong Coarse Language
Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland
Cover Images Provided by Isabella Gomez & Netflix
Isabella Gomez Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabella.gomez/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isabella_Gomez
Watch One Day At A Time: https://www.netflix.com/title/80095532
Episode Side Note: There’s a "scratching" noise in the background at times. That’s Isabella’s amazing hair hitting her mic. There's simply a lot of fabulous hair. What could we do?
Episode Thirty Three: Hellbent on Wonderland with S.A. Bradley
Fan Wonderland talks to their first fellow podcaster and author of Screaming For Pleasure, S.A. Bradley.
Covering everything from Oculus to Braid to Doctor Who to One Day At A Time get ready to learn a lot about the horror genre and its references to current culture from S.A. Bradley.
S.A. Bradley runs bi-monthly podcast Hellbent For Horror which has been Rondo nominated as well as praised by master director Guillermo del Toro.
Content Warning: Strong coarse language, sexual references, brief mention of rape in a horror movie context, detailed gore, horror themes
Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland
Cover Images Provided by S.A. Bradley
S.A. Bradley Links
Website: https://hellbentforhorror.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellbentforhorror/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hellbenthorror
Order Screaming For Pleasure here: https://hellbentforhorror.com/book/
Episode Thirty Two: Who I Am In This Galaxy with Rei Kennex
Fan Wonderland chat to multi-talented actress, singer and cosplayer Rei Kennex.
TJ & Rei discuss songwriting, building cosplays, what inspires Rei’s cosplays and more.
Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland
Cover Images Provided by Rei Kennex
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rei.kennex/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReiKennex
Top of the Universe Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swxN-ANdiyM
Music: https://soundcloud.com/reikennex
Episode Notes: There is some occasional clicks, static and “hurried” audio from 36 minutes onwards which we’ve tried to clean up as best as possible but was out of our control. However we’ve left the audio in for conversational context for those that wish to listen through it.
Episode Thirty One: A Mysterious Mermaid Tale with Natalee Linez
Fan Wonderland talks to rising Siren star Natalee Linez.
TJ and Natalee discuss how Nicole came to be, how Natalee got the role of Nicole, life on the Siren set, her dream roles and more, including answering a fan question. TJ & Natalee also discuss how the film & TV landscape is changing with shows like Siren, Wynonna Earp & Braid.
Spoilers contained for Season 2 of Siren
Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland
Cover Images Provided by Natalee Linez
Natalee Linez Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataleelinez/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nataleelinez
Episode Thirty: A Deep Dive Into Climate Change with Daron Dean
Fan Wonderland talks to talented actress, curve model and Twitch streamer Daron Dean.
TJ & Daron discuss Daron’s Twitch Show, body positivity, campaigns by major brands like Nike & Gillette, as well as STEM, Hulu series Shrill, and climate change, including its impact on both the US wildfires and the recent Tasmanian fires. TJ & Daron also discuss how both US and Australian governments continue to ignore the impact of climate change. Also discussed is anxiety and depression and how One Day At A Time has begun to destigmatise mental health and so many other topics.
Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland
Cover Images Provided by Daron Dean
Daron Dean Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daron.alanna/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/darondivadean
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/refinery29/videos
Watch Daron talk about ‘The Pressure to be Pretty’ here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhNSSM0nqdk
Read about Daron as ‘More Than A Model’ here:
https://www.healthyisthenewskinny.com/blog-all/2018/1/8/beyond-modeling
Episode Twenty Nine: A Braided Mindf**k with Mitzi Peirone & Sarah Hay
Fan Wonderland talks to Braid Director, Writer & Producer Mitzi Peirone and Braid star Sarah Hay.
TJ, Mitzi and Sarah discuss how Braid came to be, becoming the first film to be funded by cryptocurrency and how Mitzi and the cast dealt with the backlash surrounding it, as well as how a young director like Mitzi has an approach that is exciting and unique.
Mitzi discusses her film, directing and writing style and why Mitzi approached Braid “differently” to most other films and what Hollywood would consider “normal”. Mitzi also discusses how she cast Madeline Brewer, Sarah Hay and Imogen Waterhouse, and Imogen’s completely insane performance in Braid compared to her work on The Outpost.
Sarah discusses how she prepared for her role in Braid, as well as her previous roles such as working alongside Natalie Portman in Black Swan, as well as working with Mitzi on Braid.
Braid has a limited cinematic release in the United States and is being distributed globally by Blue Fox Entertainment. (Currently only available for purchase in USA & Russia as of February 5, 2019)
Content Warning: Strong coarse language
Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland
Cover Images Provided by Mitzi Peirone
Screener for Fan Wonderlands’ viewing provided by Blue Fox Entertainment
Braid Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braid.themovie/
Website: https://braidthemovie.com/
Purchase/Watch Braid (US & Russia only): http://geni.us/BraidMovie
Green Band Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12MwotP2tz4
Red Band Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlBzXrhB35w
Mitzi Peirone Link:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitzipeirone/
Sarah Hay Link:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahhayofficial/
Episode Twenty Eight: Cats, Sharks & A Cosplayer with Yung Shark Cosplay
Fan Wonderland talks to talented cosplayer, special effects makeup artist and actress, Yung Shark Cosplay
TJ & Yung Shark discuss Yung Shark’s cosplay, issues the cosplay community deals with, the difference between a genderbend and a crossplay, how to learn self makeup application, building a cosplay, how she got her name Yung Shark and more. We also discuss different cosplayers as well as indie movies and a rather weird music video Yung Shark has worked on.
Content Warning: Infrequent Coarse Language
Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland
Cover Images Provided by Yung Shark Cosplay
Yung Shark Cosplay Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yung.shark/
Vampyras Psychedelikas Trailer: https://vimeo.com/303055555
Turbo Gatto Music Video( aka That Weird Cat Video that was discussed): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tA0r7zUIfgw&app=desktop
Episode Twenty Seven: A Free Spirited Puddin' with Francesca Root-Dodson
Fan Wonderland chat to Gotham fan favourite, Francesca Root-Dodson about becoming Mommer/Ecco and her film Free Spirit, which Francesca wrote, directed, produced and starred in.
TJ & Francesca discuss the craziness of the final season of Gotham, as well as some of Francesca’s other roles.
Francesca also details how she got into character as Ecco as well as answering fan questions.
Major spoilers contained for Season 5 episode "Ruin"
Content Warning: Strong Coarse Language.
Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland
Cover Images Provided by Francesca Root-Dodson
Francesca Root-Dodson Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francescajoroot/
Website: http://www.francescarootdodson.com/
Episode Twenty Six: An Acting Masterclass with Lisa Gormley
Fan Wonderland, for the very first time, sits down, in person, and talks to Australian actress Lisa Gormley about her work on Home and Away, teaching aspiring actors, and upcoming comedy Early Retirement and more.
TJ & Lisa also discuss why she loves teaching acting workshops locally and working on local projects rather than Hollywood projects.
Lisa also answered some fan questions as well.
Content Warning: Infrequent Coarse Language.
Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland
Cover Images Provided by Lisa Gormley
Lisa Gormley Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaGormleyOfficial
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lisa_Gormley
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_gormley/
Website: https://www.lisagormley.com/
Acting True (Acting Workshops) Link:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ActingTrueTas/
Episode Twenty Five: An Earpin' Burden with Varun Saranga
Fan Wonderland talks to Wynonna Earp fan favourite actor Varun Saranga about Wynonna Earp, Workin’ Moms, and Burden of Truth.
TJ & Varun discuss Varun’s work on Wynonna Earp, the support of Earpers, his hopes for Jeremy in Season 4 and how his life has changed since Wynonna Earp, and much more including Varun jokes, his India travels, singing Jeremy and LGBTQ+ representation in Wynonna Earp.
And as always we took some fan questions which Varun answered.
Content Warning: Strong coarse language
Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland
Cover Images Provided by Varun Saranga
Varun Saranga Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/varunsaranga/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VarunSaranga
Episode Twenty Four: A Godless Return with Shawn-Caulin Young
Fan Wonderland talks to our first returning guest Shawn-Caulin Young about his role as paedophile Ted LaGrange in HBO hit show True Detective, how he approached the role, the reception to Heart, Baby since our last chat and Shawn’s upcoming short film based on a true story, Stand Still.
TJ & Shawn also discuss Shawn’s work on Godless, Case 347 and Shawn method acting every role he has.
Content Warning: Infrequent Coarse Language, Brief discussion of paedophilia (concerning his role on the TV series),
Mild/Major spoilers are contained for True Detective Season 3, Episodes 1 & 2
Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland
Cover Images Provided by Shawn-Caulin Young/Platform PR
Shawn Links:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/shawncaulinyoung/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/shawncaulinyoungfans/
Twitter: twitter.com/ShawnCaulin