Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #519: Professional Wizard

In anticipation of the newest entry in The Dresden Files series (which will be out by the time this episode drops), we’re diving headfirst into Jim Butcher’s beloved urban fantasy world. From wizard-for-hire Harry Dresden and his ever-growing list of supernatural problems to the blend of noir detective vibes, magic, monsters, and heart, we discuss what makes this long-running book series such a fandom staple—and why now is the perfect time to jump in (or jump back in). Plus some fandom news, quite a bit of feedback, and a bit of a side-tangent so Rachel can give a quick review of her recent seeing of MJ The Musical.

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TIME STAMPS

00:00:13 Intro

00:01:59 News

00:11:16 Feedback

00:45:52 The Dresden Files

02:29:48 Closing Thoughts

02:32:58 Outro

NEWS

Black Panther-Fantastic Four, Avengers Doomsday teaser

The Russo brothers tease that there is more than meets the eye when it comes to Doomsday

Gold Standard: The World’s End

 

 Rachel and James Marsters

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Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #518: Right Side Up

As we journey back to Hawkins one last time, we dive into the fifth and final season of the mega-hit series *Stranger Things*. We discuss how the show wraps up its long-running storylines, the emotional arcs of our favorite characters, and the balance between nostalgia, horror, and heart that defined the series from the start. From epic moments to lingering questions, we reflect on the legacy of *Stranger Things* and what its conclusion means for fans who’ve been along for the ride since day one.

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TIME STAMPS

00:00:18 Intro

00:04:03 News

00:43:21 Feedback

01:04:02 Stranger Things

02:56:31 Closing Thoughts

02:59:15 Outro

 

NEWS

YouTuber Adam the Woo passes away

2026 Critic’s Choice winners

2026 Golden Globes winners

Avengers: Doomsday teasers-Steve Rogers, Thor, The X-Men

Humble Bundle: Fierce Women of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror

Help out a fellow fangirl with her research

 

 

 

RESOURCES

STRANGER THINGS THE FIRST SHADOW BREAKDOWN! Every Connection from the Play to Season 5!

Stranger Things Season 5 Ending Explained

Top 37 Things You Missed In Stranger Things Season 5 

 

 

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A Little Extra Squee: Sportsball!

For this special A Little Extra Squee side quest, Rachel and Holly take a break from pop culture to check in on the current state of some local sports teams—because being a nerd and loving sports are absolutely not mutually exclusive. From highs and lows to painfully mediocre seasons, nothing is off the table. They also dive into a newer fandom obsession, Inter Milan football, and tangent into conversations about athletes who don’t know when to retire and why Olympic coverage in the U.S. keeps hiding behind paywalls (looking at you, NBC).

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AUDIO CLIPS

Sports Go Sports by Garfunkel and Oates

"Weird Al" Yankovic - Sports Song

Jock Jams 3 - Commercial - 1997

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Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #517: Welcome To The Party Pal!

We’re closing out 2025 the only way that makes sense: with explosions, one-liners, and a whole lot of holiday chaos. For our final episode of the year, we’re revisiting the action classic Die Hard and breaking down what makes it such an enduring favorite. From John McClane’s reluctant heroism to unforgettable villains, iconic moments, and the eternal “is it a Christmas movie?” debate, we’re going out with a bang—yippee-ki-yay and all.

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TIME STAMPS

00:00:24 Intro

00:03:30 News

00:23:30 Feedback

00:43:48 Die Hard

02:00:24 Closing Thoughts

02:04:03 Outro

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NEWS

Anthony Geary, General Hospital Legend Who Played Luke Spencer, Dies at 78

Rob Reiner, Legendary Comedic Actor and ‘Princess Bride’ Director, Found Dead in His Home 

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #516: Everyone Say Yabbos!

 

Rachel is back from another whirlwind convention weekend and is recapping her recent trip to GalaxyCon Columbus, an event that’s quickly becoming an annual tradition. From catching up with old friends and meeting new celebrity guests (complete with autographs and photo ops), to shopping the vendor hall and indulging in some memorable food, this episode is a love letter to con life. If you enjoy convention chaos, fandom joy, and snack talk, this recap has you covered.

 

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 TIME STAMPS

00:00:24 Intro

00:01:38 News

00:13:06 Feedback

00:27:41 GalaxyCon Columbus

02:50:40 Closing Thoughts

02:55:14 Outro

NEWS

Gold Globe nominations

Book club updates

Gold Standard: Ghostbusters (1984)

 

RESOURCES

GalaxyCon

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Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #515: The House Always…

We’re back in the Arconia—and we've brought a friend! This week, we’re joined by our good buddy DJ Nik to break down Season 5 of Only Murders in the Building. From twists and red herrings to character arcs, standout moments, and whether this season sticks the landing, we’re diving deep into everyone’s favorite true-crime-loving trio. Grab your dips, ready your theories, and join us as we unravel another murder (in the building, of course)!

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TIME STAMPS

00:00:16 Intro

00:02:15 News

00:13:51 Feedback

00:28:00 Only Murders In The Building

01:22:07 Closing Thoughts

01:28:16 Outro

NEWS

Indy PopCon 

Gold Standard: Daniel

Gold Standard Patreon: Hairspray

One Shot to Survive-a MOLD RPG Podcast

The Cozy Corgi Mysteries

 

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Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #514: Let's Do The Time Warp Again!

We’re back once again after an unintended (and very sniffly) hiatus! This time we’re jumping to the left and stepping to the right as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ultimate cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. From midnight screenings to cosplay, callbacks, cultural impact, and why this bizarre little musical still thrills half a century later—we’re diving into all the gorgeous, weird, wonderful chaos. It’s just a jump… into fangirl history!

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TIME STAMPS

00:00:24 Intro

00:04:33 News

00:27:29 Feedback

00:35:08 Rocky Horror

01:38:39 Closing Thoughts

01:43:25 Outro

NEWS

Doctor Who actor, writer, and disability rights advocate Nabil Shaban dies at 72

PopCon Announces 2026 Ticket Launch With Community Give-Back Campaign Supporting Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana

BBC Confirms future of Doctor Who and a new Christmas special in 2026

Spinal Tap at Stonehenge: The Finale Finale in theaters and IMAX 2026

Paul McCartney: Man on the Run Amazon Prime February 2026

Gold Standard Patreon: The Skeleton Twins

Gold Standard: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid; Army of Darkness

Book Club

 

RESOURCES

Midnight Ghost Shows with Chelsea Weber-Smith

Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary: Tim Curry, Barry Bostwick & Cast Reunite

The Queer History of the Rocky Horror Picture Show

The infamous Rocky Horror set story, as told by Susan Sarandon

The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Behind the Stage-to-Screen Adaptation | 50th Anniversary

What makes The Rocky Horror Picture Show a cult classic?

Rocky Horror Shop - Saturday Night Live

 
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