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A New York Times bestselling and award-winning journalist uses cutting-edge sports research to make the case for why being a fan is good for us individually and is a force for positive change in our society. Larry Olmsted’s writing and research have been called “eye-opening” (People)...

Some women capture our attention like no others. Faith Bacon and Sally Rand were beautiful blondes from humble backgrounds who shot to fame behind a pair of oversize ostrich fans, but with very different outcomes. It was the golden age of American entertainment, and Bacon and Rand fought their way through the competitive showgirl scene of New York with grit and perseverance. They played peek-a-boo with their lives, allowing their audiences to see only slivers of themselves. Little is known about who they really were, until now.

A. D. Jameson celebrates the triumph of geekdom in I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing, an insightful and irreverent journey through the science fiction, fantasy, and superhero pop-culture cinematic icons whose legions of fans have put them at the top of the box office over and over. Star Wars...

Join four lifelong friends on their exploration of the wonderous, yet baffling world of fanfiction.

Discover the rich world and timeless works of J.R.R. Tolkien with this weekly podcast; your gateway to understanding the mythology behind The Lord of the Rings. Whether you're a fan who's only seen the movies, a reader looking to dive deeper into Tolkien's tales, or someone tackling The Silmarillion for the first time, this show is your perfect guide.Each episode unpacks the intricate stories and characters that form the foundation of Tolkien's mythology, helping you enhance your appreciation of Amazon's Rings of Power series or simply explore more of Tolkien's legendary world.This ...

Fanfic, cosplay, cons, books, memes, podcasts, vlogs, OTPs and RPGs and MMOs and more—it’s never been a better time to be a girl geek. The Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy is the ultimate handbook for ladies living the nerdy life, a fun and feminist take on the often male-dominated world of...

The Fanfiction Tapes is a weekly show about writing, made for and by fanfiction authors and enthusiasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fanfiction is Good Actually is a podcast about people and their relationships with fanfiction, fandom, and transformative works. Evin invites a new guest each episode to talk about building communities, exploring identities, getting creative, examining media, escaping consumer culture, and experiencing stories.

Stand-up comedian and writer Maddie Campion invites a different guest each week to bring along Jacqueline Wilson book from their younger years. A nostalgic chat about childhood, imagination, growing up in Britain, and the iconic British children's author, Dame Jacqueline Wilson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sure, they can talk sports. But they wanted to expand their horizons. So we let them talk to other people too!