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The Fandom Portals Podcast
"Welcome to Fandom Portals—the show that explores how your favourite fandoms can help you learn and grow!" 🎙️✨
Each episode, we explore TV, movies, comics, and games to reveal how these worlds and the characters in them help us learn about resilience, courage, friendship, and more.
The Fandom Portals Podcast is hosted by Aaron Davies and Adam Brasher, two friends who are obsessed with fandoms, storytelling, and building a community where passion and positivity come first. From Marvel to Middle-earth, Star Wars to indie comics, we dive deep into the stories you love — and how they help us learn and grow. ✨
Episodes
50 episodes
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 ...
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Episode 40
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1:32:58
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 thei...
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30:51
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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 Crossroad...
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Episode 39
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46:20
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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 fa...
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Episode 38
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1:06:14
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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 Mine...
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32:38
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Ready or Not (2019) – Class Satire, Samara Weaving Shines & Wedding Dress Symbolism
Episode Summary: Aaron and Brash unmask the twisted charm of Ready or Not, the 2019 horror-comedy that turns wedding bells into warning sirens. In this episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast, the hosts deep dive into...
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Episode 37
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1:21:56
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Weekly Round-Up: What Are You Into? – Final Destination, Mission Impossible, Reacher 3 & Vampire Gaming
Episode Summary: In this bite-sized edition of The Fandom Portals Podcast, Aaron and Brash reveal what they’ve been watching, playing, and loving lately. From the gruesome legacy of Final Destination: Bloodlines to ...
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25:12
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Star Wars: Caravan of Courage, An Ewok Adventure (1984) - Ewoks, War Crimes, and Growing Up Star Wars
Episode Summary: Aaron and Brash celebrate Star Wars Day by diving deep into one of the galaxy’s most bizarre and beloved offshoots—The Ewok Adventure: Caravan of Courage and its sequel, The Battle for Endor....
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Episode 36
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1:24:21
From Advertising to Action: Screenwriter Jeremy Drysdale's Journey Through Hollywood's Changing Landscape
Episode Summary: In this episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast, Aaron sat down with veteran screenwriter Jeremy Drysdale—whose credits span the cult film Grand Theft Parsons, the video game Battlefield 2<...
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Episode 35
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48:49
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Iron Man (2008) - Forging the MCU: How Iron Man Reinvented Robert Downey Jr, Marvel, and Cinema
Episode Summary: Aaron and Brash dive into the 2008 classic Iron Man, exploring how Robert Downey Jr.’s personal comeback paralleled Tony Stark’s transformation, and how Marvel Studios’ bold gamble on a ...
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Episode 34
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1:21:47
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) – Rocket's Journey from Trauma to True Hero. Found Family, Healing, and the Heart of the MCU
Episode Summary:We dive deep into Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, exploring how this emotional conclusion to James Gunn's trilogy reveals that Rocket's journey was the heart of the series all along. Beneath the spectacle and space...
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Episode 33
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1:47:43
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New Mutants (2020) - Are Horror and Superheroes a Perfect Match? Transformation through Connection with the New Mutants
Aaron and Brash explore how Josh Boone's horror-inspired X-Men film New Mutants stands as a fascinating anomaly in superhero cinema. A psychological horror film disguised as an X-Men movie that dares to explore the trauma and isolation...
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Episode 32
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1:37:01
Fantastic Four (2005) Part Two - What Ben Grimm's "The Thing" and Marvel's First Family Teaches Us About Accepting Change
Episode Summary:The Fantastic Four (2005) film shows how gaining superpowers forces its characters to confront deep personal struggles with identity, acceptance, and responsibility. Cosmic radiation transformed four astronauts phy...
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Episode 31
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53:08
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Fantastic Four (2005) Part One - Exploring Doctor Doom's Marvel Legacy. From Julian McMahon to Robert Downey Jr
Episode Summary: Aaron and Brash dive into the 2005 Fantastic Four film, examining its strengths, weaknesses, and lasting impact on superhero cinema. They explore how the film targeted teenage audiences through its soundtrack...
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Episode 31
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1:01:38
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) - Part Two: Raphael's Rage and Donatello's Development. Splinter the Master of Mentoring, Family and Ninjitsu!
Episode Overview:What makes a person gravitate toward Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, or Michelangelo? According to Aaron, a classroom teacher by day and podcast host by night, your favourite Ninja Turtle reveals more about your per...
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Episode 30
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1:02:07
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) - Part One: From Sewers to Stardom. How Four Mutant Turtles Changed Action Cinema
Episode Summary:In this bodacious episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast, hosts Aaron and Brash shell out their thoughts on the classic 1990 film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. They reminisce about their first encounters w...
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Episode 30
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45:37
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Gabriel (2007) - Part Two: The Untapped Potential of Purgatory and the Powerful Character Arcs of Gabriel and Michael.
Episode Summary:We explore the character arcs of Gabriel, Sammael/Michael, and the fallen angels. We analyze Gabriel's journey from righteous archangel to grappling with humanity, his relationships, and pivotal moments. <...
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Episode 29
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54:58
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Gabriel (2007) - Part One: The Low-Budget Fantasy Film That Defied Expectations
Episode Summary: In this episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast, Aaron and Brash take a deep dive into Gabriel (2007), an Australian indie film that took a bold step into the fantasy action genre with a budget of ...
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Episode 29
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47:27
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DragonHeart (1996) – Part Two: The fall of King Einon and Bowen's Heroes Journey. Nostalgic Fantasy and the value of Persistence.
Episode Summary: In this episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast, Aaron and Brash continue their deep dive into Dragonheart (1996), exploring Einon and Bowen’s character arcs, the Spoiled King vs. Hero’s Jou...
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Episode 28
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1:01:59
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DragonHeart (1996) - Part One: Draco and Sean Connery: How Motion Capture Changed Cinema, Bringing Dragons to Life.
(PART 1) Episode Summary: In this episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast, Aaron and Brash take a deep dive into Dragonheart (1996), the fantasy adventure that revolutionized CGI with its pioneering work on Dra...
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Episode 28
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44:07
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Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) – A Multiverse Reunion. Was it Hollow Fan Service? Redemption & MCU Future.
Episode Summary: In this episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast, Aaron and Brash are joined by Megan from Vigilante Vibes Podcast to break down Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). They explore whether ...
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Episode 27
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54:28
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500 Days of Summer: A Love Story or a Lesson in Heartbreak? ft. Ben Wright from Hot Takes Film Club
Episode Summary:This week on The Fandom Portals Podcast, Aaron is joined by Ben Wright from Hot Takes Film Club to discuss 500 Days of Summer (2009). They break down the film’s nonlinear storytell...
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Episode 26
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1:06:01
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The Crow (1994) – The Best Soundtrack of the 90s, How Eric needed Sarah and Albercht & Cultural Impact
Episode Summary:In this Portaleers Pick episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast, Aaron and Brash dive into the deeper themes of The Crow (1994). They explore character arcs, emotional depth, and what makes th...
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Episode 25
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53:38
The Crow (1994) – Cult Classic, The Tragic Loss of Brandon Lee, Legacy & Behind-the-Scenes Secrets
Episode Summary:In this Portaleers Pick episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast, Aaron and Brash explore The Crow (1994), the gothic cult classic directed by Alex Proyas and starring Brandon Lee...
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Episode 24
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36:05
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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: A Final Adventure or a Misstep? The Legacy of Harrison Ford
Episode Summary:This week on The Fandom Portals Podcast, Aaron and Brash explore Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023), the final chapter in Harrison Ford’s legendary run as cinema’s greatest adventurer. They...
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Episode 23
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