Tales from the Fandom

Author and Professor Jarret Keene, PhD, joins me on the last episode of 2023 to talk about his new book, Hammer of the Dogs! Jarret and I talk about his newest book, Hammer of the Dogs. Jarret talks about how the book came about during one of the classes he was teaching and working on it from there. From the synopsis: Set in the wasteland of post-apocalyptic Las Vegas, Hammer of the Dogs is a literary dystopian adventure filled with high-octane fun starring twenty-one-year-old Lash. With her high-tech skill set and warrior mentality, Lash is a master of her own fate as she helps to shield the Las Vegas valley’s survivors and protect her younger classmates at a paramilitary school holed up in Luxor on the Las Vegas Strip. After graduation, she’ll be alone in fending off the deadly intentions and desires of the school’s most powerful opponents. Jarret and I talk about the plot, characters, and setting while keeping it spoiler free for you listening. That way, you can get yourself a copy of the book to read! We also talk about influential fandoms that had an impact on Jarret's work, everything from movies, comics, and books. A listing of recommendations are below for those interested. Hammer of the Dogs is available in Paperback, Kindle, and Audiobook at: https://amzn.to/3QOb4Q4 You can find Jarret at: https://www.instagram.com/authorjarretkeene/ https://www.jarretkeene.net/ https://twitter.com/KeeneJarret Jarret's recommendation list includes: Movies: The Goonies, Krull, Dragonslayer, Tron, The Black Hole (Disney), Fire and Ice, Heavy Metal, The Secret of Nimh, Legend, Labyrinth, Conan the Barbarian, Red Dawn, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Highlander, Flash Gordon, Howard the Duck, Buckaroo Banzai, and Robocop Comics: Marvel's Secret Wars, X-Men: Mutant Massacre, Elf Quest, Frank Miller's Ronin, and Jack Kirby's Kamandi: The Last Boy On Earth Books: Stephen King's Carrie, and Firestarter Get 10% of your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

This one has been a long time coming. After over 5 years, Victoria Avalor returns to the podcast! Fate and our schedules finally aligned, as I've been trying to have Victoria back for a number of years now. We get to catch up and talk about the past several years and then we talk about her two books. Realm of Lore, published in 2017, and An Unholy Union, published in 2020. We talk about what else she's working on, as well as the work/life balance that she handles. Then, we get into talking about another of her passions, Egyptology. Victoria talks about how she first became interested in Egyptian history and mythology. Then we talk about the videos she creates on TikTok and Instagram sharing little stories and tidbits. Lastly, we wrap up with a reflection about Cosplay. Victoria has been active in the community for many a years. We talk about what she's working on now, but we primarily reflect on the history, how cosplay has changed since she started, and more. You can find Victoria's books at: Realm of Lore - https://amzn.to/3GdBF49 An Unholy Union - https://amzn.to/3sJlVTB You can find Victoria at: Podcast episode 48: http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-48-victoria-avalor Wonder Woman Review: http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/wonder-woman-review-with-victoria-avalor Book Trek: Victoria Avalor, Author of Realm of Lore: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/book-trek-victoria-avalor-author-of-realm-of-lore https://www.instagram.com/victoria_avalor/ https://www.threads.net/@victoria_avalor Get 10% of your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

Drew aka Drewbearded returns for the end of 2023! We're talking about his nearly year long play through of Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VII Remake / Intermission. After playing Crisis Core last year and wrapping up earlier this year, Drew delved into playing the original Final Fantasy 7 and then following it up with his play through of Final Fantasy 7 Remake (and Intermission) Drew talks about his experiences with both games, from revisiting the original FF7 and the changes in story and characters with Final Fantasy 7 Remake. We talk about what he liked and didn't like, what worked for Remake, and some of the things that didn't work. Plus we talk about the world (city?) building with Remake specifically set in Midgar. And we do touch on Intermission, a bit of Dirge of Cerberus, and the next release, Rebirth. Want to watch or find Drew? You can find him at: https://www.twitch.tv/drewbearded https://linktr.ee/Drewbearded You can listen to his first four episodes here: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-316-drew-orozco-aka-drewbearded-returns-to-talk-crisis-core-final-fantasy-vii-reunion https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-278-drew-orozco-aka-drewbearded-returns-to-talk-mass-effect https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-205-drew-orozco-aka-drewbearded-returns-to-talk-twitch-gaming-and-streaming-in-2020 https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-161-drew-orozco-aka-drewbearded Get 10% of your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

After being intrigued by her work on Instagram and seeing what she does, I am glad to welcome Elizabeth Sánchez Arvizu of Psychology for Geeks to the podcast. We start things off by talking all about Avatar: The Last Airbender. Elizabeth and I talk about the series and characters, the storylines, and how kids relate to the series. We also dabble in conversation about the live action Netflix series, the writer and actors strike, and what that could mean for the future projects in the fandom. Then, we switch gears and talk broadly about Anime. From Elizabeth's first experiences with it, to getting into One Piece thanks to her brother, and other anime that she recommends. Finally, we talk about Psychology for Geeks (or Psych4Geeks, as is her username). Elizabeth talks about how she uses fandom and geek culture in her Clinical Psychology work. How she incorporates it, applications, and what her future plans are. You can find Elizabeth at: https://www.instagram.com/psych4geeks/ https://www.psychologyforgeeks.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@psych4geeks https://www.facebook.com/psych4geeks https://www.youtube.com/@psychologyforgeeks Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

After finding KiwiNinamori from someone's stories on Instagram awhile back, she was someone I was super excited to get to talk with. Kiwi joins me as we talk about a number of different fandoms. We start things off by talking about The Owl House. We explore the characters and stories, the cancellation, relationships, and so much more. Then we change from that to another cancelled fandom, The Dark Crystal. We of course talk about the movie, but we primarily focus on The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, the Netflix series cut short after one season. We talk about the show and characters, and the tragedy of cancellation. We then pair a Korean and Japanese show together with Squid Game and Alice in Borderland. Kiwi talks about how she discovered these shows, and what her draw is to them. Lastly, we wrap up with cosplay. Kiwi talks about first getting into cosplay, the characters she cosplays, the conventions and cosplay contests she's won, and what her plans are for the future. You can find Kiwi at: https://www.instagram.com/kiwininamori/ Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

After stumbling across Michelle Reed's work being shared on Instagram, and enjoying what she creates and does to support those around her, I was excited to have her join me for this episode. We're talking franchises in this episode, with each franchise spanning a variety of media. It's a fun episode and we get to bounce around within the fandoms. The first one we start off with is the Jurassic Park franchise. We talk about the original trilogy, the Jurassic World trilogy, plus Camp Cretaceous, the animated series. We also talk about the books, merch, and what may be in store for the future of Jurassic Park. Then we switch to the realm of the Witcher. Michelle talks about how she first got into the franchise, her thoughts on the TV show, if she's read the books, and the character that she loves the most. The Last of Us franchise spans between two games and a TV series, and we get to talk about both. This franchise is the one that Michelle most connects with in a very personal way. She shares these stories while talking about the games, the TV show, and what she hopes for the future. We wrap up with a double header of Cosplay and Twitch streaming. Michelle talks about how she got into Cosplay, the characters she represents and her plans for the future. Plus, she talks about streaming on Twitch, the games she plays, and what you can expect from her and her community. You can find Michelle at: https://www.instagram.com/michellenreed/ https://www.twitch.tv/michellenreed/ https://twitter.com/michellenreed https://bsky.app/profile/michellenreed.bsky.social Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

Kat aka MoonettaMagic returns to the podcast after over 6 years! We'd been looking for awhile to have a return episode and timing and scheduling made this work. Note, this episode was recorded prior to the strikes. We catch up a bit before Kat dives into one of their newest fandoms, Monster High. We talk about the original Monster High doll line, the latest releases, and the various series/movies out there on the networks and streaming services. Then, we go to Pixie Hollow with Tinkerbell and the Disney Fairies line. We talk about the books, the movies and shows, and what this world means to Kat. We delve into the realm of Fairies in general as well. This leads into our next topic, which is how Kat found themselves getting into photography. Not just taking the pictures, or being in the pictures, but helping others with her creative vision, finding places for shoots, and so much more. It's really a wonderful listen as Kat talks about her passion for photography. Then, we circle back to Cosplay, which is how I had found Kat those many years ago on Instagram. We talk about some of their former cosplays and what happened to them, some of their current work, and what they're looking forward to in the future. You can find Kat at: https://www.instagram.com/moonettamagic/ https://twitter.com/moonettamagic Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

Laz aka LazCosplays joins me to talk about some of their favorite fandoms after I stumbled across their Doctor Aphra cosplay! The first fandom we kick things off with is fittingly, Star Wars. Laz talks about how they first got into their fandom, we cover a lot of the media of the Star Wars franchise. From movies to comics, to TV shows, and more. Laz walks us through some of their favorite characters, and what kind of show they'd love to see eventually. We go from one Sci-Fi mainstay to another, as we dive into the Mass Effect franchise. Laz talks about how they got into the game and what it means to them. We talk about some of the characters, the game play and choices made, and of course... the romanceable characters. Find out who Laz romances and their headcanon for their Commander Shepard. Lastly, we talk about Cosplay. Laz talks about getting into Cosplay and what drives them for cosplay. We talk about some of the characters they've done, some of the ones they're looking forward to doing, and their plans for the future. You can find Laz at: https://www.instagram.com/lazcosplays/ Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

After stumbling across her work from previous guests, I was so excited to have Brittany aka BajanPrincessBrittany on IG join me for this latest episode! We start things off with talking about Bridgerton. Brittany talks about how she first got into the TV series and then the books. We talk about some of her favorite characters and storylines, how she connects to the show, and more. We also segue into a James Bond discussion before circling back to wrap up Bridgerton and its upcoming season. Then we switch over to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We talk about her first introduction into the MCU, some of her favorite movies, shows, and characters. Plus, Brittany assembles her own Avengers squad. Find out who she chooses! Brittany then takes us to Disney. Not literally though, sorry everyone. Disney is so all encompassing that we do our best to tackle movies, TV shows, and theme parks. Plus, we discuss if Powerline is overrated or underrated. What do you think? We wrap up with a conversation about Bounding, and how I found her work. Brittany got into doing Disneybounding (and other bounds from things like the MCU). We talk about her wardrobe, self shoots, some of the Bound Challenges people post, and some other wonderful creators. You can find Brittany at: https://www.instagram.com/bajanprincessbrittany/ https://linktr.ee/bajanprincessbrittany Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

It's becoming a yearly tradition. Joshua aka HylianDescent of the Hyrule Gaming Group returns for his 4th episode as we continue to take a look into the live of a Twitch Partner and ll that goes on in his world. Hylian talks about his continued experience as a steamer. With the past year being an evolution as a streamer. He talks about putting the focus back on himself and some of the self care he’s been doing away from the streams. We talk about his break from cornerstone games to an expanded roster of streamed games. From Story of Seasons to No Man’s Sky, his adventures with Disney Dreamlight Valley, and the return to Hyrule with Tears of the Kingdom. But we don’t pass up the chance to talk Animal Crossing as well. It's always a pleasure to get to talk with Joshua about his experiences, the growth of his communities, his streams, and his continued plans for the future. You can find Joshua at: https://www.twitch.tv/hyliandescent https://twitter.com/Hyliandescent https://twitter.com/HyruleGG https://www.instagram.com/hyliandescent/ https://www.instagram.com/hyrulegg/ https://t.co/4kqVCNPl1r?amp=1 You can listen to his first three episodes here: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-268-joshua-aka-hylian-descent-of-hyrule-gaming-group-returns-to-talk-twitch-community-evolution-and-animal-crossing https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-197-joshua-aka-hylian-descent-of-hyrule-gaming-group-returns-to-talk-twitch-animal-crossing-and-community-building https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-156-joshua-aka-hylian-descent-of-hyrule-gaming-group Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

I've invited Sarah aka Feelsbender back to the podcast for one of her favorite topics. We're talking Vampires in Fandom! Sarah kicks things off by talking about her first exposure to Vampires, through the book "The Silver Kiss" by Annette Curtis Klause. She talks about what drew her to the book, and then to vampires in general. Then we talk about vampires beyond the scope of the European influence. Sarah talks about vampires in the Filipino culture, the Aswang and the Manananggal. We talk about the upcoming BIPOC Vamp Day (9/22-9/24) and what has been happening recently with BIPOC Vamp Day, Black Fae Day, and others. Sarah and I also talk about Vampire media recently and we talk about shows and movies, plus we focus on specific vampires that Sarah has to show love too. We wrap things up talking about what she and I expect for the future of vampires in fandom and the tone that may be set. You can find The Silver Kiss at: https://amzn.to/3sUoOka You can find more info on BIPOC Vamp Day at: https://vampirepyramidscheme.com/bipocvampday/ https://www.instagram.com/bipocvampires/ You can find Sarah at: https://www.instagram.com/feelsbender/ https://twitter.com/feelsbender You can listen to Sarah's first episode at: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-305-sarah-aka-feelsbender-talks-tabletop-roleplaying-games-dicemaking-and-cosplay Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

It's always something when a guest asks to come back. It's even better when it was one of my original guests when there was no podcast! Michi aka Mew21_Cosplay on Instagram returns to the podcast after 7 years! Her original episode was Episode 8 (link below!). So here we are, catching up! We revisit the Sailor Moon fandom, as Sailor Moon Crystal had only been out a year when we originally recorded. We talk about the various fandom aspects from the TV shows, to the live action show, and the movies that have been released. Michi is a huge Sailor Moon fan, so its easy to get caught up in so many different stories. We also check back in with Michi and the cosplay world. Michi has been cosplaying for 10+ years as of our recording, and she spends some time talking about how she organizes and wrangles large cosplay groups for conventions. Plus, we talk about the cosplay realm in general, going overseas for a cosplay shoot, and more. Then, we focus on the evolution of Eternal Mooncast. Michi created this podcast/live stream show after getting a positive response on her in-depth lore dives about the Sailor Moon franchise. It has evolved beyond just a podcast, but it also exists as a live stream on Twitch, and more. Be sure to check their schedule for their live shows and what they'll be focusing on each show! You can find Michi at: https://www.instagram.com/mew21_cosplay/ https://linktr.ee/Mew21Cosplay You can listen to Michi's original episode here: https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-8-mew-of-mew-21-cosplay You can find Eternal Mooncast at: https://www.instagram.com/eternalmooncast/ https://twitch.tv/eternalmooncast https://www.youtube.com/@EternalMooncast https://linktr.ee/eternalmooncast Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

Joining me from Canada, Brent aka DorklordCanada, is someone I've known on Twitter through the tabletop roleplaying community for many years. Finally, we get together and have a wonderful conversation. We first kick off with a conversation about Babylon 5. Brent talks about how he first discovered the show and what kept him invested in it. We talk about the characters, the plot lines, the actors, and the now released animated movie. Then, we change to a new to the podcast fandom. Brent talks about The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells. Brent tells us how he got into the series of novellas and why you should be checking out this series. Finally, Brent and I get into the tabletop roleplaying discussion. Brent tells a wonderful story about how he first got into TTRPG's through a small library, and the path that it took him. From Dungeons and Dragons to Call of Cthulhu, to actual play live streams, Solo RPG's, and so much more. Brent talks about the games he enjoys and what draws him to particular games now. We also talk about his work with TTRPG's with editing and actual plays. You can find Brent at: https://dorklordcanada.ca/ https://twitter.com/DorklordCanada https://therathole.ca/ You can find The Murderbot Diaries on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/3L9BYzX Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

I love stumbling across people on Instagram. It's one of my favorite things. You never know who you're going to see and what you're going to love. When I saw Wynterr as Miles Morales, I knew I had to check out their work and lo and behold, I loved what cosplays they did! And now, Wynterr joins me to talk about some of their favorite fandoms. We're talking about a number of broad subjects and then getting into the nitty gritty. The first topic we cover is anime. Wynterr talks about how they got into anime, and some of their favorites, like Dragonball and YuYu Hakusho. From there, we go to the cousin of anime, Cartoon shows. We discover a shared love of Bob's Burgers (find out which characters they see themselves as) plus.... Spongebob Squarepants, which may be the first time I've talked about Spongebob on this podcast! When then go back.... to retro video games. Wynterr talks about which consoles they like, some of their favorites games, and we talk about Super Smash Brothers. Find out what their main is for the game! Lastly, we talk all about Cosplay. Wynterr talks about how they got into cosplay along with fantastical make up. We talk about some of their favorite cosplays, characters, and what they have in store for the future. You can find Wynterr at: https://www.instagram.com/wynterr_cosplays/ https://www.tiktok.com/@wynterr_cosplays Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

Earlier this year, I had Glimmer on the podcast. They had suggest their partner, Shoopa, would be great to talk to. And now, here we are several months later! Shoopa joins me to talk about a number of new to the podcast fandoms, which always gets me excited. The first thing we talk about is Rhythm games. These include games like Dance Dance Revolution and Taiko no Tatsujin. Shoopa also talks about how he was/is a competitive DDR player (since the recording he's won a tournament), and the DDR scene in several places. Then we turn to Sega's mascot, Sonic. Shoopa talks about his love for the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. From the characters, to his favorite games, the music, and so much more. Shoopa then talks about how he got into The Owl House. We talk about the show, the connection it has with him and Glimmer, the characters, and what the show meant to him. Then we wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. Shoopa talks about how he got into cosplay, the characters he does, creating cosplay and the various props, and what his plans are for the future. You can find Shoopa at: https://www.instagram.com/sho0pa/ https://www.instagram.com/shimmermakes https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShimmerMakes https://open.spotify.com/artist/58BHUSD89JOuKsoDiMdhWo?si=457ae0f020b14ac7&nd=1 https://twitter.com/mrshoopa https://linktr.ee/shoopa Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

Ali aka The Ali Way on social media joins me to talk about his life and love of fandoms in a deeply personal talk. We first start off with talking about the world of Disney and Pixar. Ali talks about some of his favorite movies and characters and what draws him to these two fandoms. Then, we hit up the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We talk about his connection with Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel, and we touch on a number of the MCU film and TV show properties. Interspersed through all of this is a deeply personal talk and reflection from Ali about his life and journey thus far. Then, we get into his love of dancing. From a young age, to what spurred his desire to dance and get involved in it. We also talk about how he started bounding. From the characters he does, how he chooses his outfits, gets ready, collaborates, and so much more. Honestly, words don't do justice to Ali's episode. You'll need to listen, because there is a sense of just pure joy and heart that comes through. You can find Ali at: https://www.instagram.com/the.ali.way/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.ali.way Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/ Disclaimer- this was a commitment agreed upon prior to the strike. We stand with SAG and the WGA. Give them what they deserve!

After nearly 6 years, Briana returns to the podcast! You may know her better as UtahimeCosplay on some socials, or Briana on others. Either way, we get to catch up and chat more! We catch up from the last time we talked, plus how we saw each other in person for Holiday Matsuri in Orlando, Florida, a few years ago (hi to Briana's mom!). Briana talks a bit about cosplay, as well as the transition from cosplayer to cosplay guest, to hosting various panels and experiences at various conventions. She talks about her path and journey to that side of the convention scene. Then, we talk about her latest venture! From originally starting out doing Twitch streams, to tabletop roleplaying game actual plays streamed on Twitch. We talk about her first experiences with TTRPG's, and the variety of games she's played, from D&D, to Cortex, to the 2d20 system from Modiphius, and so much more. We also talk about her role with The Initiative Order, a community of TTRPG streamers and creatives. You can find Briana at: https://www.facebook.com/utahimecosplay/ https://twitter.com/BrianaDeCoster https://www.threads.net/@utahimecosplay https://www.instagram.com/utahimecosplay/ You can find The Initiative Order at: https://twitter.com/InitiativeOrder https://theinitiativeorder.carrd.co/ Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

It's a first for the podcast. Yasmine aka Hijabi.in.a.Crown on Instagram joins me from Lebanon as we talk fandom! We start things off with her love of Disney. She talks about her favorite movies and shows, characters, and how she got into the Disney fandom in the first place. Then, Yasmine talks to me about Supernatural. She tells me how she discovered Supernatural, what drew her to this long running series, and we dive into those characters that she loves. We then bridge space and time as we talk about another long running series, Doctor Who. Yasmine talks to us about her favorite Doctor, some of her favorite episodes, and throws it back to seeing some of those original episodes before her time. Lastly, Yasmine talks about Disneybounding (or bounding when it's not Disney!) She talks about how she got into bounding, how she plans her bounds, looking for pieces that fit the character, and more. You can find Yasmine at: https://www.instagram.com/hijabi.in.a.crown/ Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

It's been awhile since I had a duo join me for a podcast episode. I'm happy to report that having Brandon and Wren from My Dog Ate My Book Report podcast are wonderful and I hope you enjoy our conversation! All the topics we talk about are shared topics, and its interesting to hear their entry points into the fandom and their differing opinions at times! We start off with talking about one of the longest running fandoms around. Star Trek! We talk about their entry points into the franchise, their favorite characters and series, and Harry Kim. Yes, tune in to listen all about this character from Star Trek: Voyager. Then, we jump to another long running fandom, the Final Fantasy video game franchise. We talk about the different games, series, characters, and which ones they'd suggest a person new to the franchise should play first. Next, we're onto a new fandom for the podcast - Gunpla! Building Gundam models. It's new to me, but Brandon and Wren talk about how they got into it, the pricing and model structure, and how you don't have to be into Gundam to enjoy and love what you create and build. Note - If you get into Gunpla, invest in shelves! Lastly, we wrap with a conversation about their podcast, My Dog Ate My Book Report. It's a podcast where they take turns introducing each other to a formative book from their childhood that the other has not read. You need to check out their episodes, because I guarantee they've got a book that they've talked about that you've read. You can find My Dog Ate My Book Report at: https://dogatemybookreport.blubrry.net/ https://twitter.com/DogAteMyBookPod https://www.instagram.com/mydogatemybookreport/ https://linktr.ee/mydogatemybookreport You can find Brandon at: https://www.twitch.tv/pikorito You can find Wren at: https://www.twitch.tv/wrenouttatime Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/

The latest episode is here. Joining me for this episode is The Rebellious Dreamer. I knew I had to have her as a guest after stumbling across her incredible Kate Pryde cosplay on Instagram. We start things off by talking about Broadway shows. From some of her favorite shows, shows that she'd recommend to others now, and we reflect on some of those classic shows. Then we talk about the animated show, Infinity Train. A first for the podcast! We talk about what it is, why you should watch it, and how you may be able to find it. There's no spoilers, so you're safe to listen to this. From there, we delve into Tabletop Roleplaying Games, but specifically we talk about Vampire: The Masquerade. From how she got into the game, some of her favorite clans, and more. We wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay. We talk about how she got into it, some of her favorite cosplays and characters, and what she's got planned for the future. You can find her at: https://www.instagram.com/_the_rebelliousdreamer_/ Get 10% off your order of Woodmarks, Tolkien style maps, and more from In The Reads by using code TALES10 at checkout. Visit them at: https://inthereads.com/