Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #534: Bend and Snap!

 What, like it’s hard? In this episode, we dive into the wonderfully pink world of Legally Blonde and its many adaptations. From the original novel to the hit films and the fan-favorite Broadway musical, we explore how Elle Woods became an enduring pop culture icon. Join us as we discuss the franchise’s humor, heart, memorable characters, catchy songs, and the empowering message that you should never underestimate someone based on appearances.

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TIME STAMPS

00:00:24 Intro

00:04:15 News

00:59:44 Feedback

01:13:44 Legally Blonde

02:21:39 Closing Thoughts

02:24:44 Outro

NEWS

Avengers: Doomsday trailer

Salt Lake Fan X: Molly Ringwald, David Wenham, Kiefer Sutherland, Hayden Christensen, Jennifer Grey, Karl Urban, Jack Osborne, Mark Linn-Baker, Bronson Pinchot, Richard Speight Jr, Mark Sheppard, Misha Collins

GalaxyCon Columbus: Matt Smith 

Emmy Award nominations

Gold Standard: Gone Girl (2014), Patreon-Godzilla Minus One (2023)

 

RESOURCES

Legally Blonde: The Original Elle Woods

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Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #531: Summer Reading Check-In

It’s our semi-belated birthday celebration, and we’re getting back to our bibliophile roots! In this episode, we share some of our current favorite reads, from recent discoveries to books we just can’t stop recommending. Whether you're looking for your next great adventure, a compelling nonfiction read, or something completely unexpected, there’s bound to be a title (or several) that catches your attention. Fair warning: we cannot be held responsible for the inevitable growth of your TBR (To Be Read) pile by the time this episode is over. Consider yourself warned!

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TIME STAMPS

00:00:21 Intro

00:02:54 News

No Feedback

00:22:41 Book Talk

02:28:21 Closing Thoughts

02:30:27 Outro

NEWS

Doctor Who is heading back into the wilderness

Salt Palace to close for 3-year renovation project

 

RESOURCES

Pizza Hut Book It!

 

The Books

 

RACHEL

Read

American Scary: A History of Horror, from Salem to Stephen King and Beyond (Jeremy Dauber)

Yesteryear (Caro Claire Burke)

Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection (John Green)

Currently Reading

Expect Great Things: How the Katherine Gibbs School Revolutionized the American Workplace for Women (Canda Krefft)

Ruthless: Scientology, My Son David Miscavige, and Me (Ron Miscavage)

TBR

Cult of the Dead Cow: How the Original Hacking Supergroup Might Just Save the World

Aftermath (Levar Burton)

The Conspiracy Tourist: Travels Through a Strange World (Dom Joly)

HOLLY

Read

Dungeon Crawler Carl series: by Matt Dinniman 

Daindreth's Assassin by Elisabeth Wheatley 

Red Shirts: John Scalzi 

 

Reading

Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas 

The Devil in Oxford Jess Armstrong 

 

TBR

Don’t ask…..

CHRISSY

Read

Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry

Reading Soon: Rites of the Starling, book 2

The Deal by Elle Kennedy

This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews

Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver (The Ruinous Love Trilogy)

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas - Audiobook read by John Lee

Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

First-Time Caller by BK Borison

The God and the Gumiho by Sophie Kim

The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley

Reading Soon: The Exquisite Torment of Loving Your Enemy (book 2) Out in July

The West Wind by Alexandria Warwick (The Four Winds series)

Currently Reading:

Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross

TBR:

The Lion and the Deathless Dark by Carissa Broadbent (out in August - eARC on the dock)

The Sun and the Starmaker by Rachel Griffin (gorgeous cover and sprayed edges and - it’s such a pretty book! That’s why I picked it up in the first place)

Defy the Dusk by Danielle L. Jensen (out in November - I have an eARC from NetGalley)

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Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #525: Swamp Sweet Swamp

After a brief, unexpected hiatus, we’re back and diving into the swamp! In this episode, we explore the history and surprising rise of Shrek, the animated hit that changed the game for studios like DreamWorks Animation. From its unconventional production journey to its massive cultural impact, we discuss how Shrek became an unlikely success story—and why its humor, heart, and fairy tale twists still resonate with audiences today. Plus we tackle the pile up of fandom news and feedback that may have sent us on a few tangents and rabbit trails.

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TIME STAMPS 

00:00:23 Intro

00:03:45 News

00:45:33 Feedback

01:34:27 Shrek

02:35:50 Closing Thoughts

02:37:50 Outro

NEWS

Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer

D23 Expo details

Indy PopCon

Salt Lake Fan X: Critical Role

✨ Laura Bailey

✨ Travis Willingham

✨ Sam Riegel

✨ Taliesin Jaffe

✨ Liam O'Brien

✨ Robbie Daymond

Book Club update

Holly on Next Stop Everywhere

Gold Standard Patreon: Captain Phillips

Gold Standard Feed: One Battle After Another

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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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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 #498: A Jolly Chronoliday

In this episode of The Five(ish) Fangirls Podcast, we continue our birthday tradition where the birthday girl picks a Doctor Who Big Finish audio for the group to review! This time it's Chrissy’s turn, and she’s chosen Omega (Big Finish #47). We dive into this twisted tale of Time Lord legend, alternate realities, and existential chaos. Join us as we unpack the plot, performances, and just how bonkers things get when Omega returns! Plus some fandom news and your feedback.

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TIME STAMPS

00:00:14 Intro

00:03:47 News

00:15:26 Feedback

00:26:34 Big Finish #47 Omega

01:04:31 Closing Thoughts

01:07:00 Outro 

NEWS

Salt Lake Fan X: Randy Quaid and Chevy Chase

Zootopia 2 teaser

Rachel and Holly on NSE

Gold Standard: Psycho (1960)

 

Shalayne's Post-Endgame Re-watch List

1. WandaVision

2. Deadpool & Wolverine

3. Shang-Chi

4. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

5. Spider-Man: Far From Home

6. Eternals

7. Spider-Man: No Way Home

8. Hawkeye (either before or after Multiverse of Madness)

9. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

10. Moon Knight

11. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

12. Echo

13. She-Hulk

14. Ms. Marvel

15. Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

16. Thor: Love and Thunder

17. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

18. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

19. Secret Invasion

20. The Marvels

21. Agatha: All Along

22. Daredevil: Born Again (Ep. 1-9)

23. Captain America: Brave New World

24. Thunderbolts

 

 

RESOURCES

https://www.tetrap.com/drwho/disccon/5/omega.html

https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/Omega_(BFM_audio_story)

https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-omega-213

 

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Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #497: What About Bob?

In this episode, we dive into the latest chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Thunderbolts. We break down the film’s unique tone, ensemble cast, and how it fits into the wider MCU narrative. From returning antiheroes to surprising character arcs, we cover the highs, lows, and everything in between. Whether you're a Marvel mega-fan or just curious about this unconventional team-up, we've got thoughts to share! Plus some fandom news and feedback that might give you an earworm #SorryNotSorry

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TIME STAMPS

00:00:24 Intro

00:02:31 News

00:15:14 Feedback

00:32:50 Thunderbolts*

02:18:00 Closing Thoughts

02:20:23 Outro 

NEWS

Indy PopCon: Ross Marquand, Matt Lintz, Titus Welliver

GenCon event registration is live

Salt Lake Fan X: Billie Piper, Freema Agyeman

Ironheart trailer

Gold Standard Patreon: A Walk To Remember (2002)

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