The Fandom Portals Podcast

The Fandom Portals Podcast

"Welcome to Fandom Portals—the show that explores how fandoms can help you learn and grow!" 🎙️✨The Fandom Portals Podcast goes beyond the stories we love to uncover the personal growth, life lessons, and meaningful connections that pop culture can inspire.

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Predator: Killer of Killers (2025) – Lore Upgrades, Animated Carnage, and Badlands Teases
July 1, 2025

Predator: Killer of Killers (2025) – Lore Upgrades, Animated Carnage, and Badlands Teases

Episode Summary: Aaron and Brash dive into the high-octane, lore-deepening animated film Predator: Killer of Killers directed by Prey ’s Dan Trachtenberg. The hosts unpack the Predator Codex, dissect each gladiator-style hunt...
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Waterworld (1995) – Sinking Budgets, Soaring Stunts, Kevin Costner's most Challenging Role and the Power of Survival
June 24, 2025

Waterworld (1995) – Sinking Budgets, Soaring Stunts, Kevin Costner's most Challenging Role and the Power of Survival

Episode Summary: Aaron and Brash dive into one of the most infamous cinematic epics of the '90s: Waterworld. They explore how this post-apocalyptic maritime adventure became the most expensive film of its time—complete with hurricanes, on-set injuries, and Kevin Costner’s controversial creative con…
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Fandom Round-Up: Karate Kid Gets a Glow-Up, Gotham Gets Gritty, and Golf Gets Laughs with Owen Wilson's Stick on Apple TV
June 18, 2025

Fandom Round-Up: Karate Kid Gets a Glow-Up, Gotham Gets Gritty, and Golf Gets Laughs with Owen Wilson's Stick on Apple TV

Episode Summary: In this Fandom Round-Up episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast , Aaron and Brash return with a fun, insightful dive into everything they’ve been watching, streaming, or rewatching this week. From their mixed t...
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A Look Behind the Camera with Australian Filmmaker Michael Papaeleftheriou: A Cinematic Journey
June 11, 2025

A Look Behind the Camera with Australian Filmmaker Michael Papaeleftheriou: A Cinematic Journey

Episode Summary: This week on The Fandom Portals Podcast , Aaron is joined by Australian filmmaker Michael Papaeleftheriou , who takes us deep into the creative and logistical journey behind his short film Crossroads . From e...
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Jersey Girl (2004) – Kevin Smith’s Sweetest Swing, Ben Affleck and JLo's Off Screen Impact and Embracing Quirky Authenticity
May 31, 2025

Jersey Girl (2004) – Kevin Smith’s Sweetest Swing, Ben Affleck and JLo's Off Screen Impact and Embracing Quirky Authenticity

Episode Summary: In this episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast , Aaron and Brash revisit Kevin Smith’s most divisive film: Jersey Girl . Departing from his usual vulgar wit and the View Askewniverse, Smith explores fatherhood...
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Weekly Round-Up: Minecraft Movie Misses, Murderbot Hooks Us In, and Lilo & Stitch Nostalgia
May 28, 2025

Weekly Round-Up: Minecraft Movie Misses, Murderbot Hooks Us In, and Lilo & Stitch Nostalgia

Episode Summary: In this Weekly Round-Up episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast , Aaron and Brash catch up on what they've been into—and not all of it gets glowing reviews. From the chaotic fan-service of the Minecraft Movie ,...
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Recent Blog Posts

Behind the Camera with Michael Papaeleftheriou: Making Indie Work in Australia
June 14, 2025

Behind the Camera with Michael Papaeleftheriou: Making Indie Work in …

In this episode, Aaron sits down with emerging Australian filmmaker Michael Papaeleftheriou, whose indie short Crossroads is making waves on the festival circuit. From his early inspiration via Kevin Smith DVDs to navigating casting, production, and…

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Jersey Girl Revisited: Kevin Smith’s Emotional Detour and Why It’s Time We Rethink This Underrated Film
June 14, 2025

Jersey Girl Revisited: Kevin Smith’s Emotional Detour and Why It’s Ti…

Welcome to the official blog companion to the Fandom Portals Podcast — the show that explores how fandoms help us learn and grow. In this episode recap, we dive deep into Kevin Smith’s 2004 film Jersey Girl, a heartfelt, misunderstood en…

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How Ready or Not Skewers Class Privilege with Blood, Wit, and Wedding Gowns
June 10, 2025

How Ready or Not Skewers Class Privilege with Blood, Wit, and Wedding…

Welcome to another deep dive from The Fandom Portals Podcast, where we explore how fandoms help us learn and grow. This time, we're cracking open the 2019 horror-comedy Ready or Not — a brutal, satirical takedown of class systems wrapped in a …

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About the Hosts

Aaron Davies

Adam "Brash" Brasher

Reviews

I Always Learn Something New!

"If you love movie facts with some review elements and a touch of personal growth Aaron and Brash have you covered. Every episode I get something new out of a film I have either never seen or watched …"

Jon | March 21, 2025

Looooove this podcast!

"Love this podcast! As a nerd myself, I have the utmost respect for all Aaron does! He’s informative, he’s knowledgeable, and he’s entertaining! Definitely got a lifelong listener from me!"

MeganSpangler | Aug. 23, 2024

True Passion and Awesome Insight!

"I’ve been listening to this podcast for a while, and it does not disappoint! Aaron has incredible insight on a bunch of different fandoms. His excitement and knowledge has turned me on to things I di…"

T-Cray808 | Jan. 17, 2025
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