Episodes

  • Pitch a Fic, pt. 2

    Pitch a Fic, pt. 2
    Feb 19 2026
    Welcome to part 2 of PITCH A FIC! In this episode, we dive into two more fanfics we haven't written (or in Nina's case, haven't finished writing). Nina pitches Katherine her Narnia fic that's been left abandoned in the fic wasteland that is her old fanfiction.net account (spoiler: it's Peter Pevensie/OC), and Katherine pitches an EPIC Karen Page/Frank Castle fic. LET US KNOW IF THESE NEED TO BE WRITTEN?? AO3, we're coming for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Pitch a Fic, pt. 1

    Pitch a Fic, pt. 1
    Feb 12 2026
    GET READY FOR ONE OF OUR FAVORITE EPS EVER, and it’s only part 1! In this ep, we pitch fanfics to each other!!! Including a Titanic time jump and a "Heated Rivalry" and "Wake Up Dead Man" crossover you absolutely won’t see coming. Should we write these? Is Ao3 in need of these fics? We have a blast talking about these fanfics that exist only in our head… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • To All the Hot Priests I’ve Loved Before

    To All the Hot Priests I’ve Loved Before
    Feb 5 2026
    Forgive me Father for I have SINNED!!! This week on the pod we break down one of our favorite tropes - the hot priest! We discuss some of our fav fictional priests rom Fleabag, Father Peter from Ballykissangel, Father Hill from Midnight Mass, Father Ralph de Bricassart from The Thornbirds, and Father Jud from Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man, why the trope calls to us, and the power of the trope. Truthfully we could talk about this forever so stay tuned for an eventual part 2 of this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Heated Rivalry

    Heated Rivalry
    Jan 29 2026
    Sick of talking about Heated Rivalry? Well honey, we sure aren't!! Today we're all about this tiny little show that no one has EVER heard of. Yes, we are the first podcast hosts to EVER talk about the sensation that is HEATED RIVALRY! We cover our favorite moments, how psychotic a fandom can get, and how much we love this show! Let's all go to the cottage together! Get more at https://backdrop.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Finding the "Perfect Community"

    Finding the "Perfect Community"
    Jan 22 2026
    In this episode we do a deep dive into the idea of "perfect communities" - do they exist??? Would you want to be part of one? We get into the hidden flaws of places designed to be pefect, our favorite fictional communities, and where this yearning for an ideal community comes from. We also bring it back to how niche obsessions create important communities!! Get more at backdrop.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • The Pitt

    The Pitt
    Jan 15 2026
    Katherine and Nina dive headfirst into their newest hyperfixation: The Pitt. From its ensemble cast and eerily accurate hospital drama to the emotional gut punches that made them gasp, cry, and immediately hit rewind, they unpack why this fictional med show is the only thing currently rewiring their brains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • The Hunger Games with MeLissa Luna

    The Hunger Games with MeLissa Luna
    Jan 8 2026
    Friend of the show MeLissa Luna joins Nina Concepción and Katherine Bourne Taylor to dive deep into the dystopian world of The Hunger Games. Melissa shares how looping the films became her go-to emotional processing tool—whether for heartbreak, stress, or just the comfort of watching something familiar. Plus, get even more at Backdrop.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • The 2025 Obsessie Awards

    The 2025 Obsessie Awards
    Jan 1 2026
    Nina Concepción and Katherine Bourne Taylor host the first annual Obsessie Awards, a year-end roundup celebrating the best of 2025's obsessions. From chronically online fandom to breakout stars, they hand out trophies for the viral moments, fanfic, and "surprise and delight" trends that defined their year. Plus, on backdrop.fm, Katherine packs her bags and heads out to sea, unpacking her latest obsession with the bizarre, sequestered world of luxury cruises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins