Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #503: A Weird, Wordy, and Wicked Weekend

In this jam-packed episode, Rachel recaps her whirlwind weekend of geeky goodness and musical magic! From seeing UHF on the big screen and attending her 6th Weird Al concert—complete with VIP perks and a meet & greet—to tabling at this year’s InConJunction and wrapping it all up with a performance of Wicked on tour in Indianapolis, it was a weekend full of laughs, fandom, and fun. Tune in for stories, highlights, and a whole lot of squee! Plus some fandom news and your feedback.

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TIME STAMPS

00:00:13 Intro

00:02:32 News

00:15:04 Feedback

00:18:28 Rachel's Busy "Weekend"

02:04:26 Closing Thoughts

02:05:49 Outro

NEWS

The Devil Wears Prada 2 now in production

Obverse Books to release “Party Like It’s 1998” Doctor Who anthology

Gold Standard: The White Reindeer

Book Club

 

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A Little Extra Squee: Al, Alan, Alex, Jeff, and Phil

Join Rachel as she recaps her exciting adventures at this year's GalaxyCon Columbus! From navigating a new hotel experience at the Hyatt to revisiting favorite local eateries, she shares the highs and memorable moments of the weekend. Hear about reconnecting with familiar friends, the thrill of meeting several celebrity guests, and all the fun that comes with being immersed in a world of fandom. It’s a weekend full of stories, surprises, and a whole lot of geeky goodness!

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TIME STAMPS

 00:00:11 Intro

00:01:49 GalaxyCon Columbus

01:39:36 Closing Thoughts

01:40:22 Outro

RESOURCES

-GalaxyCon Next year December 5-7, 2025

-Columbus Hyatt Regency

-Agave and Rye 

 

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Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #465: We've Got It All On UHF!

Join us as we dive into the wacky world of the 1989 cult classic, "UHF." Rachel is particularly excited about this episode, as "UHF" is one of her absolute favorite movies of all time! We'll explore the hilarious antics of "Weird Al" Yankovic, the unforgettable characters, and the movie's unique blend of comedy and satire. From iconic scenes to behind-the-scenes stories, we celebrate everything that makes "UHF" a beloved gem. Plus we have a little bit of fandom news and your feedback.

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Time Stamps
00:00:24 Intro
00:02:18 News
00:18:45 Feedback
00:23:44 UHF
01:38:11 Closing Thoughts
01:40:52 Outro

NEWS

Bob Newhart dies at age 94

GenCon interactive map in now live

Gold Standard “The Chipmunk Adventure” (1989) with Chrissy

 

RESOURCES

UHF Deleted Scenes (2002)

The Complete History of UHF

UHF - A Return to Channel 62 - Filming Locations

 
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