The Big Topic Show

Big Topic is a weekly show hosted by two uninformed investigators. They select a topic each week, perform minimal research, and break it down for the people. Strap in, the topics are BIG. When it comes to topics that these subject matter amateurs cover, size DOES matter. Nothing is off limits - conspiracy theories, urban legends, cryptozoology, true crime, 90s/2000s nostalgia, mysteries, significant historical events, oddities, etc. Come hang with the boys and listen / watch as they stumble and laugh through their weekly discussion. Visit youtube.com/@bigtopic for videos of every episode!

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Bronies (Part 2)

March 23, 2023 • Big Topic

PART 2 OF 3: When the children’s animated TV series My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic first aired in 2010, it was apparent that the intended audience was young females. Developed for Hasbro by veteran show runner Lauren Faust as a revamp of the popular My Little Pony toy franchise, the show quickly managed to attract a…different…kind of following.

A "brony" is a term used to describe adult male fans of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. The term — a portmanteau of "bro" or "brother" and "pony." — originated on 4chan in October 2010 as a way for adult fans of the show to distinguish themselves from the show's target demographic of young girls.

Bronies have a strong online community, which includes forums, social media groups, and fan-made art, videos, and fan fiction stories.

Listen in and horse around with the boys as they dig into this unique fandom.

*PART 2 COMES OUT TUESDAY, 3/28 @ 10 P.M. EST*