Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #522: An Oblique Allusion

This episode dives into Innuendo, one of the most powerful and emotionally complex albums in Queen’s legendary catalog. We talk about the album’s themes of defiance, reflection, and perseverance, its blend of classic Queen bombast with surprising experimentation, and the context of where the band—and Freddie Mercury—were at the time. From epic title tracks to deeply personal moments, Innuendo stands as a bold, moving statement at the end of an era. Plus some fandom news and your feedback! 

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TIME STAMPS

00:00:13 Intro

00:02:39 News

00:21:50 Feedback

00:33:35 Innuendo

01:48:42 Closing Thoughts

01:51:15 Outro

NEWS

2026 BAFTA winners

Toy Story 5 trailer

The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer

Doctor Who: The Movie is getting a 4K release

Gold Standard Patreon: Sense and Sensibility (1995)

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Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #521: The Medium and Message

It’s birthday tradition time once again at Five(ish) Fangirls! To celebrate, one of us gets to choose a Doctor Who Big Finish audio adventure, and this year it’s Rachel’s turn. Her pick? Big Finish #204: Criss-Cross. We dive into this twisty Sixth Doctor story, unpack its layered narrative, discuss performances, themes, and timey-wimey chaos, and share how it stacks up among Big Finish favorites. Was this birthday pick a hit? Tune in and find out!

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TIME STAMPS

00:00:20 Intro

00:04:54 News

00:25:25 Feedback

00:56:27 Big Finish #204 Criss-Cross

01:32:35 Closing Thoughts

01:33:36 Outro

NEWS

Acting legend Robert Duvall has passed away at age 95

Good Omens S3 date announcement

Indy PopCon updates: Sean Astin

Salt Lake Fan X updates: Alan Tudyk, Mark Sheppard

InConJunction date announcement

Gold Standard: KPop Demon Hunters, Sleeping Beauty

Gold Standard Patreon (January): The Illusionist

 

RESOURCES

https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/Criss-Cross_(audio_story) 

WREN: Women’s Royal Naval Service 

Bletchley Park Trust YouTube Channel

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Fiveish Fangirls Episode #520: Mystery Actor Archive Vol. 25

It’s time to spin the wheel once again! In this episode, we pull celebrity names from our trusty (and very digital) wheel picker, fully expecting our usual mix of fun surprises. Instead, fate throws us a curveball when the wheel lands on one of the biggest icons in modern Hollywood. With a résumé that’s far too massive for a quick rundown, we pivot and dedicate the entire episode to celebrating this legendary career. Who is it? You’ll have to listen to find out! Plus some fandom news and your feedback!

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TIME STAMPS

00:00:17 Intro

00:03:30 News

00:25:49 Feedback

00:49:56 Mystery Celebrity

01:12:11 Slight tech detour

01:14:04 And we're back

02:02:45 Closing Thoughts

02:07:12 Outro

NEWS

Catherine O'Hara dies at 71 | AP News

The Mandalorian and Grogu Super Bowl Spot (2026)

Michael Trailer #1 (2026)

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Trailer #1 (2026)

Daredevil Born Again S2 trailer

Big Finish extends Doctor Who license till 2035

2026 Oscar nominations

GenCon badges are now on sale

Book club update

 

RESOURCES

Meryl Streep

-The Deer Hunter

-Kramer vs. Kramer

-Out of Africa

-Defending Your Life

-The Hours

-Mama Mia!

Mama Mia! Here’s We Go Again

-Mary Poppins Returns

-Only Murders In The Building

Why Do We Love Meryl Streep?

 

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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 #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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Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #513: The Spookiest Place On Earth

After a few hiccups and delays, we’re finally back with a jam-packed episode! Rachel shares all the details from her Fall Break adventure to California, including her very first visit to Knott’s Berry Farm and her long-awaited return to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure—this time during spooky season! From exploring Galaxy’s Edge and Avenger’s Campus for the first time to attending the Oogie Boogie Bash and indulging in all the festive food, it’s a trip worth the wait and full of fangirl fun!

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TIME STAMPS

00:00:19 Intro

00:02:07 News

00:25:41 Feedback

00:37:15 Rachel's Fall Break

03:59:57 Closing Thoughts

04:01:24 Outro

NEWS

Ace Frehley, original Kiss guitarist, dies at 74

Drew Struzan, legendary Star Wars and Back to the Future movie poster artist, dies at 78

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning Annie Hall and The First Wives Club actress, dies at 79

Eras Tour final show and documentary coming to Disney+

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Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #511-Dial It Up!

In this very full episode of the Five(ish) Fangirls, we’ve got a little bit of everything! Rachel kicks things off with her recap of the media preview for this year’s haunt at American HorrorPlex, while Chrissy shares her adventures from Salt Lake Fan X. Then we turn it up to eleven with a look at the cult classic This Is Spinal Tap before Rachel dives into a semi-spoilery review of its long-awaited sequel, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues.

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TIME STAMPS

00:00:24 Intro

00:06:08 Neews

00:32:48 American HorrorPlex 2025

00:52:22 Salt Lake Fan X 2025

01:17:40 Feedback

01:27:21 Spinal Tap

02:16:52 Closing Thoughts

02:17:58 Ouro

NEWS

Robert Redford dies at 89

Wicked: For Good trailer

The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer

GalaxyCon Columbus updates

Gold Standard: Spice World

Gold Standard Patreon: Dunkirk

Rachel’s American HorrorPlex preview recap

Chrissy’s Salt Lake Fan X recap

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Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #508: Mystery Actor Archive Vol. 24

It’s time once again to pull out the virtual wheel and see which celebrities fate has chosen for us to chat about! This round brings two icons with very different styles and legacies — one a knighted actor with a voice instantly recognized across decades of cinema, the other a comedic genius whose rubber-faced expressions and unforgettable characters have delighted audiences worldwide. Join us as we dive into their careers, influence, and lasting impact on pop culture… all without ever actually spinning a real hat!

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TIME STAMPS

00:00:14 Intro

00:03:41 News

00:27:22 Feedback

00:44:43 Names from a "hat"

00:49:00 Celebrity #1

01:35:35 Celebrity #2

02:11:20 Closing Thoughts

02:14:26 Outro

NEWS

Terence Stamp, Superman and The Limey star, dies at 87

Salt Lake Fan X updates

Only Murders In The Building Season 5 trailer

Gold Standard Patreon: Spaceballs (1987)

Gold Standard: Se7en 

 

RESOURCES

Official Rowan Atkinson Live

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Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #506: Fandom Christmas 2025

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for nerds — San Diego Comic-Con, aka “Fandom Christmas”! In this episode, we break down the highlights from this year’s event. While many of our usual fandoms were noticeably absent, there were still some exciting announcements and moments worth geeking out over. And yes, we know this episode is fashionably late — life really got in the way this time! But better late than never when it comes to celebrating SDCC. 

TIME STAMPS
00:00:01 An Apology

00:03:30 Intro

00:06:39 (Non-SDCC) News

00:31:30 Feedback

00:38:50 Fandom Christmas 2025

01:34:51 Closing Thoughts

01:37:36 Outro

NEWS

Celebrity deaths: Malcolm-Jamal Warner (The Cosby Show), Hulk Hogan, Ozzy Osbourne

Gen-Con badges are sold out (sort of)! 

Only Murders S5 to premiere on September 9

FANDOM CHRISTMAS NEWS

George Lucas tells Comic-Con crowd his new museum will be ‘a temple to the people’s art’

Critical Role’s The Mighty Nein animated series premieres this November

New Spider-Man action figures will come with Magic: The Gathering cards

The ‘Doctor Who’ Comic-Con Pop-Up Offers a Fun Peek at UNIT’s ‘Black Archive’

SDCC ’25: The future of DOCTOR WHO remains murky

3,300 pints of blood collected at annual Comic-Con drive

Destination D23 2025: A Journey Around The Worlds of Disney

The Destination D23 event is scheduled to be held from August 29 to 31, 2025, at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World Resort and it will be double the size from the previous events.[65][66] In addition, it was announced that attendees will be able to participate in several events around Walt Disney World, including D23 Kuzcotopia Night at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Disney Animation's The Emperor's New Groove (on August 30), Disney '80s-'90s Celebration in Concert (on August 31), and The Walt Disney Archives Presents: Charting the Course – Disney's Global Stories & Inspirations, along with "A Goofy Movie Throwback Premiere" and D23 Nights at Disney Springs (on August 28), and Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party During Destination D23 Weekend (on August 29) during the week of the event.

 

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