Behind the Scenes
Celebrating Six Months of Fansplaining: The Publication!
In October, we’re marking the half a year since we launched with a special sale.
Fansplaining
Special Episodes
Special Episode 40: Tropefest: Secret Identities
He’ll never know the real me hiding behind this mask…
Special Episodes
Special Episode 39: The Vampire Lestat
“Congratulations for your historical proximity to me.”
Special Episodes
Special Episode 38: The Odyssey
“Wet and normal”—just two of many descriptors for Christopher Nolan’s epic.
Special Episodes
Special Episode 37: The Fruitful Void
Exploring the intersections of TTRPGs, fannish roleplaying, and fanfiction.
Special Episodes
Special Episode 36: The Devil Wears Prada 2
A Mirandy shipper’s ebullient journey through a sequel that is otherwise…perhaps not so great.
Special Episodes
Special Episode 35: Wake Up Dead Man
When you want to discuss a film about a priest, you know who you have to call…
Panels
The Fandom Advantage: How Fan Creativity Fuels Pro Entertainment Careers
Fansplaining’s panel from San Diego Comic-Con 2025, featuring fannish creators who work on television, comics, novels, and more.
Special Episodes
Special Episode 34: Interview with the Vampire: Season 2
Siri: Pause.
Episodes
Episode 223: The End of the Flourish Era
Reflections on nine years of the podcast by, for, and about fandom in Flourish’s final episode.
Special Episodes
Special Episode 33: House, MD
It’s never lupus.
Episodes
Episode 222: Ask Fansplaining Anything: Part 19
Listener letters on RPF about less-famous people, characterization, the tropification of fic, and more.