Let's Talk Fandoms

Hey! Do you remember watching your favorite TV Show or Movie as a kid and wishing, WANTING SO BAD, for two people to get together, or a certain situation/plot to happen? If you were one of those kids, like Megan and I were, you were already on your way to thinking about Fan-Fiction. In this weeks episode Megan and I sit down and take a long look at the Fan-Fiction community and what it means to us. We talk about how we got introduced to Fan-Fictions, what we like to write about and where we post our stories, why the community has a poor reputation, why it can be hard to "come-out" as a Fan-Fiction writer/creator, and so much more. Megan teaches us facts that might surprise even the most knowledgeable of creators within the community and why it is important to JUST START WRITING!
Cover Art: @psych_a_relic, Intro Music: @ririretro. Find our guest, Megan Pitz on Instagram @asanganikalani. Remember to #KeepTalkingFandoms with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Discord!

*Please note*: This episode contains some topics and discussions that might not be suitable for all ages. My guest and I suggest those under the age of 16 to be heavily advised of topics that are discussed in this week's episode. Please note that this episode contains Trigger Warnings, that will be placed throughout this episode. Topics include; parental abuse and/or neglect, sexual abuse, rape culture, child trafficking, bestiality (sex between a human and animal), non consensual sex, along with stronger language than in most other episodes. For anyone who might know someone who might be suffering from any topics mentioned, or might like this information and resources for their own knowledge, here is a list of some additional resources for anyone who might like having them. tw \\ parental abuse and/or neglect, sexual abuse, rape culture, child trafficking, bestiality (sex between a human and animal), and non consensual sex.

Love Is Respect: 1-866-331-9474 (Dating Abuse and Domestic Violence) 24/7
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (1-800-273-8255) 24/7
The Trevor Project: (LGBT Young Adult Community) (866-488-7386) 24/7
General Crisis Text Line: (Text SUPPORT to 741-741) 24/7
National Alliance on Mental Illness: (1-800-950-6264) Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (1-800-656-4673) 24/7
Veterans Association: (1-800-273-8255)

So, remember that episode of The Brady Bunch when Carol Brady found a pack of cigarettes in Greg's jacket pocket and the entire episode revolved around if the parents believed Greg's lie when he stated that they weren't his? I do! I remember it effecting me pretty hard, always thinking, "I would NEVER smoke!" Yet, I was also watching 90210, Degrassi, Criminal Minds, Family Guy and many other shows that depicted a lot worse then smoking. Why and how are we (as the viewing audience) affected and changed by the media we watch, and how does addiction shown in entertainment media change our opinions? Does it change our opinions?

This episode I got the opportunity to sit down and talk about this, and much more, with the incredibly funny, smart and positive Even Smith. Not only is he the co-host of Delta Sparks Pod along with @Andie.At.Electrical, but he is also a recovering addict. Even gives us a peak behind the certain and lets us in on a world that I am not enterally familiar with. Through his experiences and history with addiction and recovery, we take a closer look at how addiction and recovery are portrayed, analyzed and discussed in many different entertainment mediums. How is the show, "Mom" showing their AA meetings, and how are they making it recognizable and relatable to others who have gone through it? Why are we not surprised and shocked that Dr. Gregory House is addicted to pain killers while still being employed? Why is it easier to digest animated shows that are portraying addiction such as; American Dad, Archer, The Boondocks? Is it the responsibility of those who are making the shows, movies, music videos, documentaries to educate and inform the viewing audience? When does the line get crossed, when do we we say that it is too much? When will Tabloids and Magazines stop using a relapse as "Breaking News"?

Cover Art: @Psych_a_relic Intro Music: @RiRiRetro

Find Our Guest Even Smith on Instagram @E.S.Sparks, Podcast: Delta Sparks Pod; Instagram, Twitter, Website and all podcast streaming platforms. Remember to #KeepTalkingFandoms with us on; Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

*Please Note* This episode contains some topics and discussions that might not be suitable for all ages. My guest and I suggest those under the age of 16 to be heavily advised of topics that are discussed in this week's episode. Please note that this episode contains Trigger Warnings that will be placed throughout this episode. Topics include; addiction of many varieties that include but are not limited to; drugs and alcohol, body dysmorphia and addictive behaviors. Along with; suicide, addiction recovery, criminal acts and behaviors. My guest will also be talking about their own experiences and history with addiction and recovery with himself and their family. Please note there will be stronger language than in most other episodes.

Addiction Hotlines/Resources:
Addiction Guide - Has a large list of beneficial and important websites/links
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: (samhsa.gov) 1-800-662-4357 (1-800-662- HELP) (24/7 365)
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) (drugabuse.gov) 301-443-1124
The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) (niaaa.nih.gov) 301-443-3860
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (nimh.nih.gov) 301-443-4513
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) (samhsa.gov)
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator (SAMHSA)

Welcome back! Part two continues the shenanigans that started in part one. Megan Pitz comes back to continue the ever expanding topic of FanFiction with us. This episode, we look into FanFictions that deal with bestiality and how the Furry community is looked at. We also discuss the community of FanFiction and why it might have a more negative tone to it by the general public. Megan gives some great advice for those who might want to start writing, those who might not know where to start, and a great list of websites to find FanFiction to write.

Cover Art: @psych_a_relic, Intro Music: @ririretro. Find our guest, Megan Pitz on Instagram @asanganikalani. Remember to #KeepTalkingFandoms with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Discord!

*Please note*: This episode contains some topics and discussions that might not be suitable for all ages. My guest and I suggest those under the age of 16 to be heavily advised of topics that are discussed in this week's episode. Please note that this episode contains Trigger Warnings, that will be placed throughout this episode. Topics include; parental abuse and/or neglect, sexual abuse, rape culture, child trafficking, bestiality (sex between a human and animal), non consensual sex, along with stronger language than in most other episodes. For anyone who might know someone who might be suffering from any topics mentioned, or might like this information and resources for their own knowledge, here is a list of some additional resources for anyone who might like having them. tw \\ parental abuse and/or neglect, sexual abuse, rape culture, child trafficking, bestiality (sex between a human and animal), and non consensual sex.

Love Is Respect: 1-866-331-9474 (Dating Abuse and Domestic Violence) 24/7
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (1-800-273-8255) 24/7
The Trevor Project: (LGBT Young Adult Community) (866-488-7386) 24/7
General Crisis Text Line: (Text SUPPORT to 741-741) 24/7
National Alliance on Mental Illness: (1-800-950-6264) Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (1-800-656-4673) 24/7
Veterans Association: (1-800-273-8255)

For some people we share EVERYTHING with our families and for others we are more reserved, but Fandoms are something that are universally passed down through generations (even if we don't initially think so). When we think about the music we heard around the house, the first time we went to the cinema, or even our first Sunday morning cartoon sessions. Most of these are directly chosen or influenced by our parents, cousins, grandparents and even siblings. It is obvious that even if later in life we don't outwardly share our Fandoms with our family, it is clear that we do share them with our chosen family. Our partners, friends, and children. How many times have your heard some one (or maybe even said yourself) "I can't wait to show xxx this!" I usually hear it from friends about their future children. In the same way that we share meme's, videos, and articles our families shared records, VHS' and original shows.

I got to sit down with Jennifer and Patrick Joy this episode and dive into their own history with Fandoms from when they were young kids. They also give us a lot of insight on their own ideas of expressing and sharing their Fandom interests with their own children. Expressing how they try and balance between encouragement and excitement when sharing their interests with Reagan and Rianna Joy.

Cover Art: @Psych_a_relic Intro Music: @RiRiRetro Remember to #KeepTalkingFandoms with us on; Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Anchor, and pop in to BuyMeACoffee.com/LetsTalkFandoms

In this day and age, you would be hard pressed to find someone who had never heard of the sport Quidditch, known why a Vampire's skin sparkles, or what the Hunger Games are. All of these creates have designed a world that is bigger and much longer lasting than themselves. Even when it comes to the most novice of fans, we can all agree that there are just some fantast worlds that have imparted peoples real lives. We know how conventions where people can come together, talk about these worlds, characters, and elements as if they had experienced it first hand. Many colleges and universities around the world have had Quidditch as a sanctioned and recognized sports, while multiple high schools around the UK and Canada have changed the name of many classes to appeal to a fandom filled audience (ex. Botany - Herbology, Chemistry - Potions). Now beyond all of this, we have to think about how it all started, where it all started, and who started it?

My guest this week is Jody Aberdeen. He is a an author, story consultant and a professional ghost writer. He sits with me to talk about how to start creating, building, and outlining a new world. What does it take to create the magical world of Harry Potter, or the horrific reality of a government who implements the Hunger Games? How do we, as average joes, makes something out of nothing?

Find Jody Aberdeen: Podcast @Ghostwriter and Pup Podcast, Amazon: Jody Aberdeen, Instagram@, Twitter@ Learn from Jody Aberdeen: WordPress, ThinkiFic

Cover Art: @Psych_a_relic Intro Music: @RiRiRetro Remember to #KeepTalkingFandoms with us on; Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Anchor, and pop in to BuyMeACoffee.com/LetsTalkFandoms