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Fandom Shmandom

Fandom Shmandom

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 and Past Seasons:

  • Season 1: Stranger Things

  • Season 2: Star Wars

More Fandom Shmandom:

  • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/FandomShmandom

  • Instagram: @FandomShmandomPod

  • TikTok: @FandomShmandomPod

  • YouTube: @FandomShmandomPod

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Episodes
  • Harry Potter Favorites

    Harry Potter Favorites
    31 Aug 2026

    A donation to the Trevor Project will be made for each episode we release here about Harry Potter. Fandom Shmandom does not support or tolerate any form of hate speech or action.

    Here we focus on the stories, the characters, the fandom at large. Harry Potter’s ultimate message is about the strength of love, and that’s the story we focus on.

    Sam and Sierra hop on the Hogwarts Express this 1st September and share their favorites of the Harry Potter books, as well as their house, Patronus, and wand.

    Check out our Patreon and socials for additional content and early access to our episodes.

    More Fandom Shmandom:

    • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/FandomShmandom
    • Instagram: @FandomShmandomPod
    • Substack: https://substack.com/@fandomshmandom
    • TikTok: @FandomShmandomPod
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    24 mins
  • The Odyssey (Christopher Nolan)

    The Odyssey (Christopher Nolan)
    26 Jul 2026

    The moment has arrived! The Odyssey has hit the big screens, and Aurelia and Sierra share their thoughts about Nolan's version of the epic.

    Grab your weapons and stay away from any godly cows, and join us for our review of The Odyssey. We cover what we loved, disliked, and what we thought of the changes Nolan made in his version.

    Check out our Patreon and socials for additional content and early access to our episodes.

    More Fandom Shmandom:

    • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/FandomShmandom
    • Instagram: @FandomShmandomPod
    • Substack: https://substack.com/@fandomshmandom
    • TikTok: @FandomShmandomPod
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • The Odyssey Books 13-24: Idiots and Ithaca

    The Odyssey Books 13-24: Idiots and Ithaca
    13 Jul 2026

    We're getting ready for the biggest movie release this summer: The Odyssey by Christopher Nolan

    Join Sam and guest Liz as they break down what you need to know from Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey.

    In this episode, they cover the remaining books 13-24, which cover Odysseus's arrival back in Ithaca, many (unnecessary?) disguises, and an interesting ending to this story.

    Liz and Sam then discuss their expectations for the movie and their questions for how Nolan is adapting this epic.

    Check out our Patreon and socials for additional content and early access to our episodes.

    More Fandom Shmandom:

    • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/FandomShmandom
    • Instagram: @FandomShmandomPod
    • Substack: https://substack.com/@fandomshmandom
    • TikTok: @FandomShmandomPod
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    56 mins
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