What We Talk About When We Talk About Stories (feat. David Faggiani of The EscapeGoat Podcast)

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04/07/23 • 67 min

This month on Poditive Spin, we dissect the ever-growing toxicity of internet fan culture, hoping to discover a healthier approach to film and media criticism.

If you’re an arts fanatic, chances are you’ve gotten involved in your fair share of internet spats and mud-flinging over a creative product (movie, show, book, game,etc).

A question, it seems, every contemporary film buff should ask themselves is: how can we have these conversations in a more positive, constructive manner that doesn’t devolve into tribalism and intransigence?

To help us tackle these big questions, we’re joined in the Friendly Fan Clubhouse by David Faggiani of The EscapeGoat Podcast! Be sure to check that out if you’re shopping for more chats on big questions and cult classic commentary.

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This month on Poditive Spin, we dissect the ever-growing toxicity of internet fan culture, hoping to discover a healthier approach to film and media criticism.

If you’re an arts fanatic, chances are you’ve gotten involved in your fair share of internet spats and mud-flinging over a creative product (movie, show, book, game,etc).

As always, remember to like, comment, subscribe , and enjoy!

Got a topic request for a future episode? Shoot us an email at [email protected]

Follow us on Twitter: @poditivespinffc
Follow us on Instagram: PoditiveSpinFFC
Like us on Facebook - Poditive Spin: The Friendly Fan Club

Previous Episode

The Last of Us - Best Video Game Adaptation Ever?!

Following the conclusion of HBO’s The Last of Us (Season 1), we discuss the overwhelmingly positive response to both the show and the original video game sensation. Friendly Warning: Spoiler spores galore!

Do we dare believe that the curse of video game adaptations is finally broken?
Have we finally found a zombie (or in this case 'Infected') property that doesn’t leave Patrick cowering behind the sofa?
Have we found a triple-A game that Alex has actually completed within a reasonable timeframe?
Tune in to hear us try and hold onto our independent minds, staying positive in spite of the fungal infection-like algorithms trying to sway us!

Also, be a clicker! As in, click to like our Friendly Fan Club and follow along on our socials.
(But also, don't be a clicker, as in a fungal-faced monstrosity that's possibly one of the most grotesque additions to zombie stories in the history of the genre I MEAN LOOK AT IT!!)

As always, remember to like, comment, subscribe , and enjoy!

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Next Episode

Guardians of the Awesome Mix Tapes

This month, the Guardians of the Galaxy had their cinematic swansong space spectacular, and a new Guardians movie means another carefully curated soundtrack!
For a trilogy where the music has been such a fundamental part of the experience, what better way to talk about its impact than by looking at its playlists!
Presenting the Friendly Fan Club's Official Ranking of the Awesome Mix Tapes!

As always, remember to like, comment, subscribe , and enjoy!

Got a topic request for a future episode? Shoot us an email at [email protected]

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