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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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 #512: Falling With Style

To infinity… and beyond! This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Toy Story, the groundbreaking Pixar film that changed animation forever. We take a heartfelt journey back to Andy’s room to explore the film’s legacy, its revolutionary use of computer animation, its unforgettable characters, and the themes of friendship and identity that still resonate today. We also look at the cultural impact of Toy Story, its influence on Pixar’s future, and why it remains a timeless classic for fans of all ages. Plus some fandom news and your feedback!

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TIME STAMPS

00:00:23 Intro

00:01:07 News

00:13:33 Feedback

00:26:50 Toy Story

01:48:10 Closing Thoughts

01:53:34 Outro 

NEWS

Dame Patricia Routledge, Keeping Up Appearances Star, dies at 96

Jane Goodall, renowned anthropologist and conservationist, dead at 91

GalaxyCon Columbus: Tommy Chong

Book club updates

 

RESOURCES

Inside the lost version of Toy Story

Super Carlin Brothers

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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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