The Fandom Optimists
By JordanBlueman
Fandom news, movies, shows, comics, whatever it is, Jordan Newman and his amazing friends are gonna get horribly sidetracked and at least try to stay optimistic.
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The Fandom OptimistsAug 22, 2021
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58:49
ALIEN COVENANT
Jordan and Couey finally talk about the latest installment in the Alien franchise while “slightly inebriated”
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Mar 10, 202458:50
BONUS: Drunkenly Explaining Time Travel
Yeah, having a good time
Mar 09, 202403:28
AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM
Jordan and Dylan discuss a movie that we’re pretty sure none of you have watched but you should definitely listen anyway
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Feb 08, 202401:01:31
LOKI - Season 2
Sim and Zach return to talk about a character near and dear to all of us and his phenomenal second outing on Disney+
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Dec 11, 202301:23:30
PROMETHEUS
Jordan and Couey have some drinks and talk about the most unfairly hated installment of the Alien franchise.
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Nov 28, 202301:05:45
BARBIE
Jordan and chrs talk about one of the most surprising blockbuster wins of the year. We take our no editing policy very seriously.
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Nov 22, 202301:33:06
SPIDER-MAN 2 PS5
Blue and Jordan talk for really just entirely too long about something we’ve been waiting for a similarly insanely long time.
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Nov 11, 202303:16:52
ALIEN 3 & RESURRECTION
Couey returns to talk to Jordan about the 2 famously most hated parts of the Alien franchise. And we find reasons to like them anyway.
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Nov 01, 202301:13:40
Burton Batman (both of them)
Dylan Pollack Returns to talk to Jordan about two all time classic comic book movies. Sorry for the wait.
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Oct 25, 202301:13:55
ALIEN (and also) ALIENS
Jordan and Couey talk about the first two entries in one of the most famous sci fi horror franchises of all time, all while having some drinks at Atheneum Cider (go check it out)
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Sep 30, 202301:28:44
INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY
Jordan and his dad talk about the final(?) installment of one of their favorite franchises
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Jul 31, 202342:18
THE FLASH - Rant Edition - Spoilers
Jordan and Dylan talk about the fandom discourse surrounding The Flash. And Jordan gets way too detailed about Ezra Miller.
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Jun 30, 202301:05:37
THE FLASH
Jordan is joined by the foremost global authority on the DC Animated Universe, James from the Watchtower Database.
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Jun 20, 202301:44:01
ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE
Jordan and J talk about a movie. A really, really good movie. No joke, just need you to understand how good this movie is.
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Jun 06, 202301:49:01
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3
Zach returns to help Jordan unpack *a lot* of emotions for the final James Gunn installment in the MCU
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May 23, 202301:20:18
THE SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE
Jordan and Sim travel to the mushroom kingdom to talk about a movie that critics hate and audiences love
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May 08, 202352:14
POWER RANGERS: Once and Always
Jordan, Blue, and Kairu, 3 people who are not teenagers with attitude talk about the 30th anniversary of power rangers
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May 04, 202302:11:36
D&D: HONOR AMONG THIEVES
Jordan and chrs talk about how hot Chris Pine is- I mean… how good the Dungeons and Dragons movie is.
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Apr 24, 202301:54:12
STAR WARS CELEBRATION 2023
Jordan and Blue talk about the latest news out of a galaxy far far away. And also go on like a half hour antifascist rant so brace yourselves for that and also I’m sorry.
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Apr 18, 202301:35:15
Schumacher’s Batman - Optimism
Kenny returns to help Jordan throw some praise on the Schumacher Batman movies: Batman Forever, and Batman & Robin.
Apr 11, 202337:21
SHAZAM! Fury of the Gods
Jordan and Miranda talk about the latest installment in the…. DCEU? DC Universe? Shzamiverse? I don’t know. I kinda don’t care.
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Mar 21, 202333:19
QUANTUMANIA - Quick Thoughts
Jordan rambled incoherently about a month old movie, deal with it. (More normal stuff coming this weekend)
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Mar 15, 202311:60
THE DCU AND ITS FUTURE
Jordan and Blue talk about the new slate of DC projects announced by James Gunn, special bonus rant from Blue about the Snyderverse.
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Feb 05, 202301:43:16
The DC Snyderverse
Jordan is joined by Kenny to talk about Zack Snyder’s prematurely ended series of DC movies, its fanbase, and alarming trends in the world of fandom
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Jan 15, 202301:46:33
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY HOLIDAY SPECIAL (and everything else imaginable)
Jordan and Blue tackle the Guardians Christmas special and then get sidetracked and eventually wind up analyzing the political philosophy of Tocqueville.
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Dec 25, 202202:23:20
Kevin Conroy - In Memory
We take a little break from reviewing current projects today to celebrate the life and career of our childhood hero. https://twitter.com/realkevinconroy/status/1335434578945744897?s=46&t=3aBJVd_41CeFX6jaBJz6sw
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Dec 05, 202201:18:21
WAKANDA FOREVER
Jordan and Blue talk for a very long time about Wakanda Forever.
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Nov 28, 202201:51:50
BLACK ADAM ft KeenMachine
The keen machine himself joins Jordan to talk about the latest Rock movi - I mean latest DC movie.
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Oct 28, 202201:11:45
WEREWOLF BY NIGHT
it’s spooky season and Jordan and Blue had to take a minute to talk about the MCU’s first holiday special presentation.
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Oct 19, 202229:59
SHE HULK 8-9 FINALE
Jordan and Blue talk extensively about She Hulk and two other things that are not She Hulk. Y’all are used to this by now.
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Oct 16, 202201:24:30
SHE HULK 6-7
Late episode sorry y’all. Episode religious tangent on this one
Oct 09, 202201:02:20
SHE-HULK 1-5
Jordan and Blue are very tired and there’s a fan in the background but we dragged ourselves through because we absolutely had to talk about this show.
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Sep 20, 202201:16:55
JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION
It’s another catch up episode, Jordan and Dylan talk with as much optimism as they possibly can about the finale of the Jurassic franchise.
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Sep 11, 202201:09:53
THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER
WE ARE BACK! Jordan and Blue talk about Thor’s latest movie and eventually spiral into an existential discussion about the nature of enjoyment. What else did you expect?
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Sep 05, 202201:20:48
OBI-WAN KENOBI 4,5,6
After a looong break Jordan and Dylan return to talk about the back half and incredible finale of the latest chapter in the Star Wars universe.
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Jun 25, 202259:57
OBI-WAN KENOBI Episode 3
Dylan Pollack returns to give his Force master wisdom to the latest episode of Kenobi.
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Jun 05, 202253:10
OBI-WAN KENOBI Parts 1&2
Jordan and Zach talk about the latest installment in the Star Wars universe.
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May 30, 202201:09:51
BONUS: Thoughts of the Doctor Strange with Dylan Pollack
Some bonus content from a previous episode!
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May 22, 202207:43
DOCTOR STRANGE in the Multiverse of Madness
In our biggest episode yet, Jordan teams up with an Illuminati of podcasters from the multiverse of nerd fandom for a comprehensive review of the latest MCU entry. Follow the network @HallOfPods and follow us @FandomOptimists and follow our wonderful podcasting friends @CapeCorner @SJWComicsCast and @TrueBelieversP. Here’s the Link Tree for the network! linktr.ee/hallofpods
May 17, 202201:40:46
MOON KNIGHT FINALE
Jordan is joined by friend of the show Dylan Pollack to talk about the explosive finale of Moon Knight as well as countless other topics that definitely don’t belong here. Follow us @FandomOptimists
May 07, 202249:19
MOON KNIGHT Episode 5
Jordan and Blue talk about one of the most emotional pieces of Marvel content in phase 4, and how it stacks up with the other Disney+ series. Follow us @FandomOptimists
May 01, 202254:05
MOON KNIGHT Episode 3
Jordan is joined by Monte of the SJW Comic Book Club to discuss the latest episode of Moon Knight! Follow us @FandomOptimists
Apr 16, 202253:20
MOON KNIGHT Episode 2
Jordan and Blue talk about Mr. Knight, fan backlash and the childish god in the latest episode of MoonKnight. Follow us @FandomOptimists
Apr 10, 202237:19
MOON KNIGHT Episode 1
Jordan and BlueKnight wake up too early to talk about Marvel’s new vigilante of the night. Follow the show @FandomOptimists
Apr 01, 202201:16:28
STAR WARS SEQUEL TRILOGY
Jordan, Sim, and Zach, are here to be optimistic about some movies that just don’t get enough affection. 2 life long Star Wars fans and one new addition to the fandom channel the full Force of #FandomOptimism
Mar 26, 202201:12:04
Thomas’ Bedtime Story
When Jordan steps out for a few minutes, Thomas decides to read the listener a pleasant little bedtime story. Follow us @FandomOptimists!
Mar 14, 202202:05
THE BATMAN
Jordan is joined by Thomas to discuss the latest interpretation of the caped crusader, and where it may be going. Follow us @FandomOptimists
Mar 12, 202201:30:38
THE BATMAN (NON SOILER REVIEW)
Some quick non spoiler thoughts to tide over our extensive and energetic fan base until next week! Follow us @FandomOptimists
Mar 05, 202209:35
BOOK OF BOBA FETT Retrospective
Jordan is joined once again by Zach to talk about the Book of Boba Fett as a whole, fan backlash, and the Mandalorian dilemma. Follow us @FandomOptimists
Feb 26, 202201:08:04
BOOK OF BOBA FETT FINALE
chrs returns to talk with Jordan about the finale of Boba Fett Hangs Out With The Mandalorian! Find us on Twitter @FandomOptimists
Feb 12, 202201:01:26