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Let's Talk Fandoms

Let's Talk Fandoms

By Tezeta Gant

Have you ever wondered what others think of your Fandom, or maybe why they are so excited about a different Fandom? Let's Talk Fandoms' host Tezeta Gant sits down with friends and family to learn more about their history with different Fandoms. She dives deep into a multitude of Fandoms from all walks of mediums. Join in on the conversation as we discuss; our OTP's, fandom cultures, conspiracy theories, societies views, and much more. Twice a month Tezeta will dive deep into a new fandom topic with a new guest. Are you prepared to hear our thoughts?
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Lets Talk Cooking Competition Shows w/ Lee-Sean Huang

Lets Talk Cooking Competition Shows w/ Lee-Sean Huang

Food has and will always be a major staple in everybody's life. As humans, we need food to keep us constantly active and living. Even if you aren't the most "food educated" we all have feelings and conversations about food. Along with this, the idea of watching somebody else cook has been a growing phenomenon for many decades. The ability to watch someone else make an exquisite (or even simple) dish that later you could attempt to replicate in your own home is exciting and can make food more enjoyable.  Cooking shows have been the corner stone to educational television since their conception. Later cooking shows would became repolarized with the technology boom of the early 2,000's. With heavy hitters such as; Julia Child, Jamie Oliver, Rachael Ray, Martha Stewart and many more. It is no wonder the world fell in love with food through the screen.

This week I am talking with Lee-Sean Huang, a food lover in his own right. We hangout and talk about how food and the ability (or lack of abilities) to cook shaped our childhoods. We discuss how food played a major role culturally, along with how we we observe different calibrations and festivities depending on the food options (if their are any at all). We really get into the topic of Competitive Cooking Shows and what does it actually mean to be a contestant on one. What are the crazy tactics TV Programs are taking in order to keep peoples attention when cooking. Are they loosing the thing viewers love most of the shows (learning how to cook), or are they targeting an audience that is less interested in learning and more interested in the shock value of the competition?

Find Lee-Sean Huang:
Instagram:
LeeSean    Twitter: LeeSean     Facebook: LeeSean     YouTube: LeeSean       Podcast: DesignFutureNow

Cover Art: @Psych_a_relic Intro Music: @RiRiRetro Remember to #KeepTalkingFandoms with us on; Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Anchor, and pop in to BuyMeACoffee.com/LetsTalkFandoms

Dec 08, 202101:51:50
Let's Talk Reboots and Recreations w/ B.J Frost

Let's Talk Reboots and Recreations w/ B.J Frost

Okay! We gotta sit down and talk about all these live action films Disney is creating! Why do entertainment companies feel they need to reboot and revamp some of societies favorite shows and films. We have seen extensions/continuations of; That's So Raven (Raven's House), Boy Meets World (Girl Meets World), Cinderella (Countless Reimagines), and many more.

In this episode, I sit down with author, B.T. Frost and talk about the different reboots and recreations we loved and hated. We talk about the many mistakes made with the many Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (animated series, movies, and live actions). We dove deep into the Netflix's The Mandalorian and how stunning the creation and story building was handled. Along with discussing our many views on why big corporations put money into remakes, reboots, and  recreations. Is it just for money? Is it a way to please the fandom/fan-base? Are there other underlying factors we haven't thought about?

Make sure to heave over to Amazon.com and pick-up a copy of B.T Foster's second book in his Detective Runewall series.
Book 1: Uncut Gems -- Book 2: Grave Secrets
Instagram: @Author_BT_Frost   --  Twitter: @BTFrost1

Nov 24, 202101:43:07
Let's Talk Sharing Fandoms with Families w/ Jennifer and Patrick Joy

Let's Talk Sharing Fandoms with Families w/ Jennifer and Patrick Joy

Nov 10, 202101:38:50
Lets Talk World Building with Jody Aberdeen:

Lets Talk World Building with Jody Aberdeen:

In this day and age, you would be hard pressed to find someone who had never heard of the sport Quidditch, known why a Vampire's skin sparkles, or what the Hunger Games are. All of these creates have designed a world that is bigger and much longer lasting than themselves. Even when it comes to the most novice of fans, we can all agree that there are just some fantast worlds that have imparted peoples real lives. We know how conventions where people can come together, talk about these worlds, characters, and elements as if they had experienced it first hand. Many colleges and universities around the world have had Quidditch as a sanctioned and recognized sports, while multiple high schools around the UK and Canada have changed the name of many classes to appeal to a fandom filled audience (ex. Botany - Herbology, Chemistry - Potions). Now beyond all of this, we have to think about how it all started, where it all started, and who started it?

My guest this week is Jody Aberdeen. He is a an author, story consultant and a professional ghost writer. He sits with me to talk about how to start creating, building, and outlining a new world. What does it take to create the magical world of Harry Potter, or the horrific reality of a government who implements the Hunger Games? How do we, as average joes, makes something out of nothing?

Find Jody Aberdeen: Podcast @Ghostwriter and Pup Podcast, Amazon: Jody Aberdeen, Instagram@, Twitter@ Learn from Jody Aberdeen: WordPress, ThinkiFic

Cover Art: @Psych_a_relic Intro Music: @RiRiRetro Remember to #KeepTalkingFandoms with us on; Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Anchor, and pop in to BuyMeACoffee.com/LetsTalkFandoms

Sep 08, 202101:38:21
Let's Talk LGBTQIA+ History in Entertainment Media w/ Lennon Gross

Let's Talk LGBTQIA+ History in Entertainment Media w/ Lennon Gross

Alight, we are all wildly aware of the toxic and over drawn stereotypes that have plagued the LGBTQIA+ community when it comes to creating a "gay character" in a books, films, tv shows, ect. Well, we are fed up with these "larger than life" and incredibly damaging stereotypes that seem to paint all LGBTQIA+ characters as one note.

This week I invited some who I have admired for a long time due to their history and education within the LGBTQIA+ field. Not only are they a constant active activist in the community, but they have expanded my own ideas of what is truly means to be an ally for gay culture, gay representation. Lennon Gross joins us to talk through our collective history of knowledge when it comes to gay culture and how entertainment media has represented LGBTQIA+ characters, celebrities and TV personals. We go deep into our brains to pull out information from over 50 years ago, and discuss how characters and TV personalities were represented, treated and even poorly written. Now, we also make sure to point our the many changes we have seen (positively and negatively) in the last 10+ years that have really helped me move inclusion and diversity when it comes to gay characters forward. We made sure to point our some "heavy hitters" that really helped pave the way and put a stamp on history for some newer and more inclusive shows/films.

Find Lennon Gross on Instagram @Lemon.Grass.Studios

Cover Art: @Psych_a_relic Intro Music: @RiRiRetro Remember to #KeepTalkingFandoms with us on; Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Anchor, and pop in to BuyMeACoffee.com/LetsTalkFandoms

Aug 25, 202101:49:06
Let's Talk The Vampire Diaries: Books vs. TV Shows w/ Zara Miller

Let's Talk The Vampire Diaries: Books vs. TV Shows w/ Zara Miller

It's no surprise that a majority off fans will state, "The books are ALWAYS better!" We say this about; Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Sherlock Holmes, The Chronicles of Narnia, and so many more. I alone have said this, screaming this, debated this many times (even if I had never read the book(s). Being a hardcore book lover can be a frustrating, heartbreaking and even loving experience when your favorite books get turned into a TV Show or Film. I remember when I first learned that Alex Rider: Storm Breaker was getting turned into a film. It was exciting, inviting and exhilarating to see the story I loved coming to "life". I have a lot of feelings about the film and fully understand and support the reasons for not making any more of the Alex Rider books series into films!

This week Zara Miller jumped on the opportunity to sit down and talk with me about our shared experiences, feelings, and opinions about the Vampire Diaries series being turned into a CW (television network) Show. We talk about the MANY characters that were either changed or removed all together. Why were the main characters, Damon and Stefan Salvatore's history and heritage changed? What happened to the friendship turned relationship between Damon Salvatore and Bonnie Bennet? What the heck happened to Elena's sister (which was changed to a brother). We also look at the different plots that were played out in 8 seasons vs 13 books and why we felt some of these changes (and hiccups) were made. Elena's entire personality was changed, basically making every interaction with her different and unrecognizable. We noticed that after season 3-4 plots points and confrontations were being recycled. They show got so off the rails that the main character of the books and shows LEFT THE SHOW EARLY and the cast kept going for an additional TWO SEASONS! Insanity ensues, but Zara and I make sure to take you through all of our frustrations, loves and questions!

Make sure to head over to Amazon.com and pick-up a copy of Zara Miller's new book "I Am Cecilia". You can find Zara Miller on;
Instagram @ZaraMiller_Author and LinkedIn @ZaraMiller

Cover Art: @Psych_a_relic Intro Music: @RiRiRetro
Remember to #KeepTalkingFandoms with us on; Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Anchor, and pop in to BuyMeACoffee.com/LetsTalkFandoms

Jul 28, 202101:11:09
Lets Talk Being a Black Muslim Romance Author w/ Lyndell Williams

Lets Talk Being a Black Muslim Romance Author w/ Lyndell Williams

Okay, so we all know Fabio Lanzoni from the many romantic novel covers, but so many of us don't actually read these novels (myself included). Why is it that Romance Novels are seen as "erotic" or "only for women"? This week, I got the chance to talk with Lyndell Williams, a Best Selling Author who rights sexy, elaborate and inclusive romance novels. She talks with us about why she started writing and why she focuses on African American females along with highlighting interracial couples. After talking with Lyndell, I have gained a new excitement and want when it comes to her romance novels. She even gives us exclusive information about projects she is working on at this very moment! Listen to her talk about her vast array of characters and their assorted love lives.

Cover Art: @Psych_a_relic Intro Music: @RiRiRetro Find Our Guest Lyndell Williams on Instagram @LaylaWritesLove, Twitter @LaylaWritesLove, and find her books on Amazon.com Remember to #KeepTalkingFandoms with us on; Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

Jul 14, 202101:41:53
Let's Talk Addiction in Entertainment Media w/ Evan Smith

Let's Talk Addiction in Entertainment Media w/ Evan Smith

So, remember that episode of The Brady Bunch when Carol Brady found a pack of cigarettes in Greg's jacket pocket and the entire episode revolved around if the parents believed Greg's lie when he stated that they weren't his? I do! I remember it effecting me pretty hard, always thinking, "I would NEVER smoke!" Yet, I was also watching 90210, Degrassi, Criminal Minds, Family Guy and many other shows that depicted a lot worse then smoking. Why and how are we (as the viewing audience) affected and changed by the media we watch, and how does addiction shown in entertainment media change our opinions? Does it change our opinions?

This episode I got the opportunity to sit down and talk about this, and much more, with the incredibly funny, smart and positive Even Smith. Not only is he the co-host of Delta Sparks Pod along with @Andie.At.Electrical, but he is also a recovering addict. Even gives us a peak behind the certain and lets us in on a world that I am not enterally familiar with. Through his experiences and history with addiction and recovery, we take a closer look at how addiction and recovery are portrayed, analyzed and discussed in many different entertainment mediums. How is the show, "Mom" showing their AA meetings, and how are they making it recognizable and relatable to others who have gone through it? Why are we not surprised and shocked that Dr. Gregory House is addicted to pain killers while still being employed? Why is it easier to digest animated shows that are portraying addiction such as; American Dad, Archer, The Boondocks? Is it the responsibility of those who are making the shows, movies, music videos, documentaries to educate and inform the viewing audience? When does the line get crossed, when do we we say that it is too much? When will Tabloids and Magazines stop using a relapse as "Breaking News"?

Cover Art: @Psych_a_relic Intro Music: @RiRiRetro

Find Our Guest Even Smith on Instagram @E.S.Sparks, Podcast: Delta Sparks Pod; Instagram, Twitter, Website and all podcast streaming platforms. Remember to #KeepTalkingFandoms with us on; Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

*Please Note* This episode contains some topics and discussions that might not be suitable for all ages. My guest and I suggest those under the age of 16 to be heavily advised of topics that are discussed in this week's episode. Please note that this episode contains Trigger Warnings that will be placed throughout this episode. Topics include; addiction of many varieties that include but are not limited to; drugs and alcohol, body dysmorphia and addictive behaviors. Along with; suicide, addiction recovery, criminal acts and behaviors. My guest will also be talking about their own experiences and history with addiction and recovery with himself and their family. Please note there will be stronger language than in most other episodes.

Addiction Hotlines/Resources:
Addiction Guide - Has a large list of beneficial and important websites/links
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: (samhsa.gov) 1-800-662-4357 (1-800-662- HELP) (24/7 365)
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) (drugabuse.gov) 301-443-1124
The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) (niaaa.nih.gov) 301-443-3860
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (nimh.nih.gov) 301-443-4513
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) (samhsa.gov)
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator (SAMHSA)

Jun 30, 202101:44:37
Let's Talk Book Covers w/ S.R. Carter
Jun 16, 202101:49:05
Let's Talk Our Writing Process w/ Kevin Greene
Jun 02, 202101:37:12
Let's Talk Twilight: Team Edward vs. Team Jacob w/ Nico Pengin
May 05, 202101:45:47
Let's Talk Becoming Floetic Dre w/ Andre Glenn
Apr 21, 202101:37:02
Let's Talk Fan-Art w/ Connie He
Apr 07, 202101:38:33
Let's Talk Boy Bands w/ Brooke Erickson
Mar 24, 202101:32:54
Let's Talk D&D w/ Hunter Diehl
Mar 10, 202101:36:14
Let's Talk Fan-Fiction w/ Megan Pitz (Part 2)

Let's Talk Fan-Fiction w/ Megan Pitz (Part 2)

Welcome back! Part two continues the shenanigans that started in part one. Megan Pitz comes back to continue the ever expanding topic of FanFiction with us. This episode, we look into FanFictions that deal with bestiality and how the Furry community is looked at. We also discuss the community of FanFiction and why it might have a more negative tone to it by the general public. Megan gives some great advice for those who might want to start writing, those who might not know where to start, and a great list of websites to find FanFiction to write.

Cover Art: @psych_a_relic, Intro Music: @ririretro. Find our guest, Megan Pitz on Instagram @asanganikalani. Remember to #KeepTalkingFandoms with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Discord!

*Please note*: This episode contains some topics and discussions that might not be suitable for all ages. My guest and I suggest those under the age of 16 to be heavily advised of topics that are discussed in this week's episode. Please note that this episode contains Trigger Warnings, that will be placed throughout this episode. Topics include; parental abuse and/or neglect, sexual abuse, rape culture, child trafficking, bestiality (sex between a human and animal), non consensual sex, along with stronger language than in most other episodes. For anyone who might know someone who might be suffering from any topics mentioned, or might like this information and resources for their own knowledge, here is a list of some additional resources for anyone who might like having them. tw \\ parental abuse and/or neglect, sexual abuse, rape culture, child trafficking, bestiality (sex between a human and animal), and non consensual sex.

Love Is Respect: 1-866-331-9474 (Dating Abuse and Domestic Violence) 24/7
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (1-800-273-8255) 24/7
The Trevor Project: (LGBT Young Adult Community) (866-488-7386) 24/7
General Crisis Text Line: (Text SUPPORT to 741-741) 24/7
National Alliance on Mental Illness: (1-800-950-6264) Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (1-800-656-4673) 24/7
Veterans Association: (1-800-273-8255)

Feb 10, 202101:31:07
Let's Talk Fan-Fiction w/ Megan Pitz (Part 1)

Let's Talk Fan-Fiction w/ Megan Pitz (Part 1)

Hey! Do you remember watching your favorite TV Show or Movie as a kid and wishing, WANTING SO BAD, for two people to get together, or a certain situation/plot to happen? If you were one of those kids, like Megan and I were, you were already on your way to thinking about Fan-Fiction. In this weeks episode Megan and I sit down and take a long look at the Fan-Fiction community and what it means to us. We talk about how we got introduced to Fan-Fictions, what we like to write about and where we post our stories, why the community has a poor reputation, why it can be hard to "come-out" as a Fan-Fiction writer/creator, and so much more. Megan teaches us facts that might surprise even the most knowledgeable of creators within the community and why it is important to JUST START WRITING!
Cover Art: @psych_a_relic, Intro Music: @ririretro. Find our guest, Megan Pitz on Instagram @asanganikalani. Remember to #KeepTalkingFandoms with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Discord!

*Please note*: This episode contains some topics and discussions that might not be suitable for all ages. My guest and I suggest those under the age of 16 to be heavily advised of topics that are discussed in this week's episode. Please note that this episode contains Trigger Warnings, that will be placed throughout this episode. Topics include; parental abuse and/or neglect, sexual abuse, rape culture, child trafficking, bestiality (sex between a human and animal), non consensual sex, along with stronger language than in most other episodes. For anyone who might know someone who might be suffering from any topics mentioned, or might like this information and resources for their own knowledge, here is a list of some additional resources for anyone who might like having them. tw \\ parental abuse and/or neglect, sexual abuse, rape culture, child trafficking, bestiality (sex between a human and animal), and non consensual sex.

Love Is Respect: 1-866-331-9474 (Dating Abuse and Domestic Violence) 24/7
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (1-800-273-8255) 24/7
The Trevor Project: (LGBT Young Adult Community) (866-488-7386) 24/7
General Crisis Text Line: (Text SUPPORT to 741-741) 24/7
National Alliance on Mental Illness: (1-800-950-6264) Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (1-800-656-4673) 24/7
Veterans Association: (1-800-273-8255)

Jan 27, 202101:21:46
Let's Talk Video Games w/ Nick Lanier

Let's Talk Video Games w/ Nick Lanier

Hey! Remember the very first video game you ever played as a kid? I remember sitting in the den with my brother, on a dinge old couch, as we played 007 on our new Game Cube. This week I sit down with Nick Lanier and talk all things Video Games. We learn about how Nick's dad introduced him to Video Games, and Nick's thoughts on Video Games have changed in the last 20 years and what it means to be "a good player". Nick teaches us a lot about the Video Games community with Speed Running, Building Computers, Video Games that got made into movies (and vise versa) and so much more. We talk about our LOVE for Pokémon cards (despite never playing with them, or even knowing how). We look at the positives and negatives of video games including Swatting and large scale charity competitions.

Cover Art: @psych_a_relic, Intro Music: @ririretro.Find our guest, Nicholas Lanier on Instagram @questercosplay. Remember to #KeepTalkingFandoms with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Discord!

Jan 13, 202101:31:11
Let's Talk Female Role Models w/ Grace Hinkle

Let's Talk Female Role Models w/ Grace Hinkle

Hey! Welcome to the second episode! I think we can all agree that; the children, teens, siblings, parents, friends, and even adults of today need to talk more about female role models that have been and are portrayed in media. Grace and I get together and talk about some of our more influential, exciting and strong female role models that we have come across. We discuss Hermione Granger (Harry Potter), Anne Shirley (Anne of Green Gables), Linh Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles), Matilda Wormwood (Matilda), and much more. We also discuss what it means to be a negative role model and what types of stories make it hard for young adults to notice a good vs. not so good role model.

Cover Art: @psych_a_relic, Intro Music: @ririretro. Find our guest, Grace Hinkle on Instagram @ghinks52. Remember to #KeepTalkingFandoms with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Discord!

Dec 30, 202001:36:57
Let's Talk Cartoons w/ Cheyenne Jefferies

Let's Talk Cartoons w/ Cheyenne Jefferies

Hey! Welcome to the first episode! Remember all those cartoons you would watch as a kid that you look back fondly over? Well, Cheyenne and I go back in time and reminisce over our childhood cartoons. We talk about some of our favorite moments such as; conspiracies within Edd, Ed, n Eddy, we gush over Butch Hartman (creator of Danny Phantom and The Fairly Odd Parents), and the shocking voices of both Louise Belcher and Mable Pines. Now, of course we talk about some mishaps in cartoons such as; the Steven Universe fandoms, the hype of Avatar the Last Airbender vs. Legend of Korra, and what made Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide go downhill.

Cover Art: @psych_a_relic, Intro Music: @ririretro. Find our guest, Cheyenne Jeffries on; Instagram @cheyennejeffries, Twitter @CJ_the_DJ_, and YouTube (CheyJeff). Remember to #KeepTalkingFandoms with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Discord!

Dec 16, 202001:32:42
Trailer for Let's Talk Fandoms, where we talk about all things Fandoms

Trailer for Let's Talk Fandoms, where we talk about all things Fandoms

Hey there! Thanks for considering Let's Talk Fandoms in your podcast rotation! That's FAN-TASTIC, thank you so much! This trailer will give you a sense of what to expect throughout the podcast. Also, as a general warning, this is a podcast about all things FANDOM, there will be HEAVY spoilers in each episode. If you are 100% in the dark and want to remain as such, you might want to read, watch, listen and/or observe the topic discussed beforehand. Finally, if you are a current listener and you are recommending this podcast to friends, family, neighbors, and/or dogs alike, thank you so much! We really apricate all of our listeners and welcome all newcomers into the community.
Check out Let's Talk Fandoms to stay updated on new episodes and additional content. Enjoy the rest of your day, and remember to keep talking fandoms!
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