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Sunday, February 15, 2026

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 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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Sunday, January 18, 2026

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

Saturday, January 10, 2026

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

Thursday, October 9, 2025

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

Sunday, October 5, 2025

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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Sunday, August 31, 2025

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

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #387: London Bridge Has Fallen

We divert from our usual format this week to pay tribute to Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away at 96. Her reign is one for the record and in history books, and we do our best to just scratch the surface of the story of this beloved monarch.

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RESOURCES

The Queen | Official Trailer - Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen

The Crown | Official Trailer

Queen Elizabeth’s 19 most iconic looks from 1932 to now | Life in Looks | Vogue

Being the Queen: The Life of Queen Elizabeth II | National Geographic

Queen Elizabeth II and Paddington share love of marmalade sandwiches over Jubilee tea

‘I don’t matter’: Queen jokes about her platinum jubilee cake being upside down

Queen Elizabeth II in her own words

The Queen’s advice on wearing a crown - BBC News

Queen Elizabeth II cracked a pretty good joke at Daniel Craig’s expense

QI | What must you do to your toilet when the Queen visits?

What made ‘Granny’ Queen Elizabeth II special to Royal grandchildren

King Charles and his siblings walk behind the Queen’s coffin

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #386: Bang-Bang-A-Boom

We return to the Big Finish catalog with Holly's birthday pick, Bang-Bang-A-Boom, with the Seventh Doctor and Mel. A murder mystery mixed with an intergalactic singing contest wrapped up in a spoof of several sci-fi tropes....and of course spoons! Plus we've got quite a bit of news/housekeeping and your feedback.

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NEWS

Salt Lake Fan X guest updates

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story trailer

Jared’s newest book: Battles in the Black

Now up on our YouTube channel: Chrissy and Jared review the Star Trek Adventures: Tricorder Collector’s Box

Book club updates

Gold Standard #58: Out Of Africa

Introducing the Gold Standard Forum

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #384: On The Grid

Hop on your lightcycle as we're headed to the grid! This week we take a look at the TRON franchise and its effects on the film industry and how it's reached cult status, despite it never being a box office darling. Also, no news or feedback this week, but we do have quite a bit of housekeeping.

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NEWS

Goodreads update

Gen Con 2022 photos are now up on our Facebook page

Rachel’s Gen Con 2022 haul up on YouTube

Interview with Erica Jones from Rollacrit also up on our YouTube

Rachel on Next Stop Everywhere: Davros (Big Finish #48)

Gold Standard Patreon, August 2022: The Exorcist

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #383: New Horizons

As the dust settles after the Kaylon attack, the crew of the Orville must find a way to live even with the loss of friends and Isacc's betrayal. Join us this week as we celebrate the return of one of our current favorite shows, and send out hopeful vibes to the universe that it gets another season. #RenewTheOrville Plus news, your feedback, and Rachel gives a TLDR recap of this year's Gen Con.

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NEWS

Olivia Newton-John, ‘Grease’ Star and ‘Physical’ Singer, Dies at 73

Andor trailer

Cars On The Road trailer

Gold Standard Ep #56: Terms of Endearment

RESOURCES

All seasons of The Orville moving to Disney+ August 10

Why The Orville: New Horizons Season 4 Needs to Happen

The Orville: Scrapped Season 3 Episode to Be Released as Novella

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #303: Special Delivery

Move over UberEats and DoorDash, we're expecting our deliveries via broom. We're finally dipping into the worlds of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli with 'Kiki's Delivery Service'. Plus some housekeeping and a few tangents.

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NEWS

Book club poll is up

NOTES

Kiki’s Delivery Service - Soaring

Kiki’s Delivery Service - A Town With An Ocean View - Main Theme

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #302-Carry On My Wayward Sons

After 15 seasons, the Winchester brothers have hung up their shotguns and stored away the salt. Join us as we take a look at Supernatural, the show that was originally intended to finish after 5 seasons. Fandom reaction has been....mixed...to how this long-running series came to an end. But what did we think? Listen and find out. Plus news, housekeeping and your feedback.

NEWS

David Prowse: Darth Vader actor dies aged 85

Doctor Who returns on New Year’s Day

Gold Standard special episode, interview with Dame Janet Suzman

Supernatural cast reveal the original ending before pandemic changes

Asia-Heat of the Moment

Kansas-Carry On My Wayward Son

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #301: A Night At The Opera

Warning, ear worms ahead! Join us as we celebrate the 45th anniversary of one of the greatest rock albums of all time, Queen's 'A Night At The Opera'. From behind-the-scenes trivia to world records, there is a reason that this album and its songs are still favorites decades later.

NEWS

Wonder Woman ‘84 to be released in theatres and on HBO Max

Prodigal Son returns January 12

WandaVision premiers January 15

Bohemian Polka

Muppets Bohemian Rhapsody

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #300: Say What!?!

Time flies when you're having fun, and we've been having so much fun podcasting that we've flown to 300 episodes! To celebrate we held our first-ever live show on our Facebook page. In case you missed it, never fear, we're making sure you get to hear all of the tangents and squee. Thank you so much to all of you for the continued support, the tangents and squee will continue!

NEWS

Jeopardy host Alex Trebek has passed away

LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special Official Trailer

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #299: A True Scotsman

When you hear the name Sean Connery, you may think of suave spy James Bond or Indiana Jones's ornery father. Whether he's commanding Red October or helping take down Al Capone, Connery's body of work is one for the ages. Join us as we take a look at the life and legacy of this great actor.