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I'm A Fan Of That Podcast
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Podcast about the wonderfully complicated worlds of fandom through the objects we love.
Join pop anthropologist Dr Vivian Asimos, and pop culture writer Holly Swinyard in their deep dive into fandoms of all kinds!
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We are diving into a slightly uncomfortable fandom for them - #truecrime! Inspired by the very unmarked CDs of case files Vivian received for a maybe-project, we're looking at why we love crime, the fascination and allure of crime, and how true crime #fandom isn't really new... like at all
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July 6, 2025 at 9:03 AM
We are diving into a uncomfortable #fandom - true crime! Inspired by the unmarked CDs of case files Vivian received for a maybe-project, we're diving into the world of #truecrime. Topics include: why we love crime, the fascination and and how true crime fandom isn't really new...like at all
#podcast
July 3, 2025 at 4:56 PM
We start to get into the world of RuPaul's DragCon and talking about if #Drag has one way of doing things or if the world of drag performance can be seen from many different angles, ideas and artistic inturpretations (spoiler alert, IT CAN! Who'd have thunk!)
#podcast #popculture #dragrace
June 19, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Struggling with a great game story but mechanics youre not vibing with? Us too! Are they worth getting over? Absolutely!
#gaming #southofmidnight #expedition33 #clairobscur #kingdomcomedeliverance
June 14, 2025 at 12:32 PM
We're back for Season 3! Today, we're talking about #representation in #videogames, primarily through #SouthofMidnight, by Compulsion Games. We chat about some of the folklore behind it, the history of the colour haint blue, and 'Olly explains why representation matters so much #podcasts #popculture
June 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Happy Holidays! We're back with our yearly Christmas Special & this time we're continuing from last year to discuss Spooky Christmas. But the emo & goth teenagers living deep inside both Olly & (less deep) Vivian means today we're discussing Nightmare Before Christmas.
#podcast #christmas #fandom
December 10, 2024 at 12:51 PM
The Myth of the #Cowboy is one of the most prominent stories in Western (aha) culture, appearing in many forms all with the same motif.
We dissect it, the idea of the "lone good cop" & how its informed the USA's self image
Listen now
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#podcast #popculture
December 1, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Talking with @jayjustice.net about cosplay. It's not all about getting a viral video or winning competitions. cosplay is a hobby with so much more to it!
We get into it on what makes #cosplay such an amazing subculture & the diverse range of makers & makes that exist within it!
#popculture #podcast
November 27, 2024 at 6:24 PM
Monster, social commentary, queer icon. The Babadook has worn many hats and we love a good piece of haberdashery here at I'm A Fan of That!
#babadook #horror #monsters #popculture
November 25, 2024 at 3:35 PM
We're talking about the #Taskmaster & his assistant Little Alex Horne! Comedians throwing themselves at the feet of a crushing overlord for points & prizes(?) is a love of both hosts so listen to us go through the ins and outs of Taskmaster I'm A Fan Of That!
#podcast #fandom #popculture #comedy
November 24, 2024 at 6:48 PM
We talk Taksmaster! The best tasks, the banter, the way Alex and Greg make our hearts a little big only to smash them with laughter and disqualifications.
Your task is to listen to I'm A Fan Of That and your time starts now!
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#taskmaster #podcast #comedy
November 24, 2024 at 1:17 PM
We have donned our sports ball uniforms, snapped on our goggles and tied up our ice skates for a look at Sports Anime! Brought to you by Vivian's love of Archery, and apparently an anime all about it. Who knew?
#podcasts #anime #sportsanime #fandom
November 19, 2024 at 11:40 PM
Good morning Bluesky! If you're looking for something to get you through this wet, wintery day why not listen to an episode or two of I'm A Fan of That, including this very fun interview with @kierongillen.bsky.social where we talk gods, myths and tales of storytelling!
#podcasts #comics #myths
November 19, 2024 at 9:38 AM
Talking with the ever brilliant @jayjustice.net about cosplay inclusivity of all types. We had so much fun on this episode, Jay is freaking star and knows her stuff! We had such a giggle.

#cosplay #podcast #fandom #inclusive #diversity
November 18, 2024 at 4:01 PM
In which 'Olly upsets the apple cart of the episode...
Time to get all cosy with a cup of tea, a blanket and a video game where you can die in a cave, be exploited by a raccoon or reinvent capitalism in a small farming community. Cosy gaming, am I right?
#podcast #cosygaming #gaming #stardewvalley
November 18, 2024 at 10:06 AM
I'm a Fan of That is a podcast all about the world of fandom & pop culture told through the objects that we love.
From the D20 to vampire fangs to Love Island to Swifties, we've got you covered to find out why we all love a bit of fandom in our lives!
#podcasts #popculture #fandom
November 18, 2024 at 9:58 AM