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Fandom Shmandom

Fandom Shmandom

Written by: Sam Williams & Sierra Obermark
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Welcome to Fandom Shmandom, the podcast where your hosts, Sam and Sierra, dive deep into the fandoms you know and love (or maybe need to catch up on!).

This isn't just a nostalgic trip; it's a mission. Each season, Sam and Sierra pick a massive, active, or beloved fandom that's about to drop a huge new release—be it a movie, TV show, game, or book. Think Star Wars, the next phase of the MCU, a new Zelda entry, or the latest version of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Over the season, they'll guide you through the essentials:

  • The Lore: Breaking down the canon, the world-building, and the history you need to know.
  • The Essentials: What to watch, read, or play to be ready for the new launch.
  • The Theories: Diving into the wild, the brilliant, and the totally bonkers fan predictions.
  • The Culture: Discussing the community, the controversies, and the lasting impact of the franchise.

Whether you're a lifelong veteran who wants to relive the classics or a complete newbie who needs a crash course before opening night, Fandom Shmandom is your ultimate prep guide.

Current Season: Preparing for the next chapter of Stranger Things!

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Episodes
  • Stranger Things: Season 5 - Episodes 5-7

    Stranger Things: Season 5 - Episodes 5-7
    Dec 30 2025

    Welcome to Fandom Shmandom, the Fandom Podcast that covers everything you love and more.

    Join hosts Sam and Sierra for their review of Stranger Things season 5 episodes 5-7.

    In this episode, we discuss the importance of the play for the finale, our theories on who might not make it, Kali's influence on the group, and fan reactions to season 5 so far.

    Follow us on social media:

    • Instragram: @FandomShmandomPod
    • TikTok: @FandomShmandomPod
    • X: @Fandom_Shmandom
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Stranger Things: Season 5 - Episodes 1-4

    Stranger Things: Season 5 - Episodes 1-4
    Dec 13 2025

    Welcome to Fandom Shmandom, the Fandom Podcast that covers everything you love and more.

    Join hosts Sam and Sierra for their review of Stranger Things season 5 episodes 1-4.

    In this episode, we review how well we did with our predictions so far, what Holly's DnD character means, and what we think will become important for the next release of episodes.

    Follow us on social media:

    • Instragram: @FandomShmandomPod
    • TikTok: @FandomShmandomPod
    • X: @Fandom_Shmandom
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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • Stranger Things: Season 5 Predictions & Play Review

    Stranger Things: Season 5 Predictions & Play Review
    Nov 24 2025

    Welcome to Fandom Shmandom, the Fandom Podcast that covers everything you love and more.

    Join hosts Sam and Sierra for the final time before the release of Stranger Things season 5.

    In this episode, we are joined by our producer, Aurelia, to hear all about the Stranger Things play, The First Shadow, and why it's so important for season 5.

    We share our predictions for Stranger Things season 5: who lives, who dies, and what happens to the Upside Down.

    Follow us on social media:

    • Instragram: @FandomShmandomPod
    • TikTok: @FandomShmandomPod
    • X: @Fandom_Shmandom
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    1 hr and 49 mins
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