Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #535: Fandom Christmas 2026

It’s the most wonderful time of the fandom year—San Diego Comic-Con, or as we like to call it, Fandom Christmas! In this episode, we break down some of the biggest news, announcements, trailers, reveals, and surprises to come out of this year’s convention. While some of our usual fandoms may have kept a lower profile, there was still plenty to get excited about. Join us as we discuss the highlights, speculate about what’s next, and celebrate another year of SDCC excitement. Plus, while Rachel did not attend GenCon this year, we do chit chat about some of the excitement that we watched via socials.

 

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TIME STAMPS

00:00:23 Intro

00:14:19 News

00:46:02 Feedback

01:15:02 SDCC

02:00:50 Closing Thoughts

02:02:16 Outro

NEWS

D23 sneak peeks:

Details for D23 Day at Disneyland Resort 2026 - Disney Parks Blog 

Meet the Friends of Disney Coming to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event - D23 

Fanniversary Frenzy Merchandise at D23 

Mickey’s of Glendale at D23 2026  

Book club update

Gold Standard: Matinee with Shaun Collins

Rachel on Next Stop Everywhere

 

RESOURCES

AutoMatters & More: San Diego Comic-Con 2026 including Apple TV & Marvel Studios in Hall H

REVIEW: Nickelodeon's San Diego Comic-Con 2026 "Fun Flows Here" Delivered

 

Spaceballs The Hall H Panel

The Heartwarming Reason Why ‘Spaceballs 2’ Went to Comic-Con 

Inside Rick Moranis’s Spaceballs 2 Comic-Con Comeback 

'Spaceballs: The New One' Parodies Marvel Panels at Comic-Con  

 

Marvel Hall H

Ghost Rider

Black Panther III

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Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #464: Queen With The Works

Join us as we dive into the iconic sounds of Queen's 1984 album, "The Works." From the powerful anthems like "Radio Ga Ga" and "I Want to Break Free" to the deeper tracks that showcase the band's versatility, we explore the musical brilliance and cultural impact of this legendary album. We'll discuss the creative process, standout songs, and how "The Works" fits Queen's illustrious career. Plus we have quite a bit of news and your feedback.

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TIME STAMPS
00:25:07 Intro
00:02:11 News
00:49:39 Feedback
00:50:49 Queen: The Works
01:43:49 Closing Thoughts
01:45:48 Outro

NEWS

A number of celebrity deaths: Shelley Duvall, Dr Ruth Westheimer, Richard Simmons, Shannen Doherty

Convention updates:

Salt Lake Fan X: Matthew Lillard, Susan Sarandon, Mel Gibson, Edward Furlong

PopCon Louisville: David Errigo (Ferb, 2024 reboot), Vincent Martella (Phineas), Olivia Olson (Vanessa), Grace Van Dien (Chrissy, Stranger Things), Mason Dye (Jason, Stranger Things)

GenCon: 4-Day and Saturday badges are almost sold out

San Diego Comic-Con: Marvel will host TWO Hall H panels (Hall H will host Marvel Studios: The Ultimate Deadpool & Wolverine Celebration of Life at 6:30 p.m. PT on Thursday, July 25, followed by the hour-long Marvel Studios panel at 6:00 p.m. PT on Saturday, July 27)

Star Trek and Doctor Who team up for the first Intergalactic Friendship Day (On Friday, July 27, Star Trek television franchise head Alex Kurtzman and Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies will appear together on the Intergalactic Friendship Day panel, moderated by TVLine's Keisha Hatchett. Kurtzman and Davies will discuss storytelling in their respective sci-fi universe and friendship. 

Thursday, July 26 – Sunday, July 28, 226 and 230 5th Avenue in Gaslamp Quarter

Under the banner of "Friendship is Universal," Star Trek and Doctor Who will operate a special celebratory gallery experience at 226 and 230 5th Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego. The gallery experience will feature original costumes and props from across the storied histories of both, highlighting themes of friendship and shared values between the two universes. Admission is free. No SDCC badge is required.

Behind the scenes look at Stranger Things season 5

Captain America: Brave New World teaser trailer

13th Doctor and Yaz come to Big Finish

Gold Standard Patreon, July 2024: Planet of the Apes

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Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #450: Recently Read Recommendations

Celebrate a literary milestone with us as we mark our 450th episode by diving into a lively discussion about our recent favorite reads. From page-turning novels to hidden gems, join us for a bookish rendezvous as we share our top picks and the stories that captured our hearts and minds. Plus we have fandom news and your feedback!

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TIME STAMPS
00:00:19 Intro
00:03:50 News
00:26:47 Feedback
00:30:30 Book talk
03:06:31 Closing Thoughts
03:07:27 Outro

NEWS

BAFTA winners

Doctor Who returns this May

Temporal Logbook reprints 

Fantastic Four casting announcement

X-Men 97 trailer

 

RESOURCES

Holly

Making it So- Patrick Stewart

The Siege (Deep Space Nine #2) Peter David

Q-in-Law (Star Trek Next Generation # 18 ) Peter David

Uprising ( Margaret Peterson Haddix)

Chrissy

All About Me! By Mel Brooks (audiobook)

Torpedoed! The True Story of the WWII Sinking of “The Children’s Ship” by Deborah Heiligman

The Abandoned Empress by Ina (manhwa/Korean graphic novel)

Yona of the Dawn by Mizuho Kusanagi (manga)

My Happy Marriage by Akumi Agitogi (manga and light novel)

Tairen Soul series by CL Wilson (audiobook)

Author: Sarah J. Maas (audiobook versions, especially)

Fourth Wing and Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros (audiobook)

Elfhame series by Holly Black (audiobook)

Once More Upon a Time by Roshani Chokshi

Odder by Katherine Applegate

Go Hex Yourself and What the Hex by Jessica Clare

She Was Made for Me by Jen Morris

Rachel

Non-Fiction

Making It So by Patrick Stewart

Every Tool’s A Hammer: Life Is What You Make It by Adam Savage

Spare by Prince Harry

Dying of Politeness by Geena Davis

Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson

Fiction

Third Eye by Felicia Day (Audible Original)

Doctor Who Meets Scratchman by Tom Baker

In Progress

Building A Non-Anxious Life by Dr John Delony

Outgrowing God: A Beginner’s Guide to Atheism by Richard Dawkins

Sir Patrick and Janet

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Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #298: Death at Dinner

This evening's festivities will include dinner, drinks, and death! Join us this week as we take a look at the 1985 cult classic film, Clue. With a stacked cast of character actors and an incredibly quotable script, it's no wonder that this whodunnit mystery has become the favorite that it is. Plus the news, your feedback, and some extra special squee.

 

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NEWS

Captain Janeway statue unveiled in Bloomington, Indiana

HPL Fanfest Talking Podcasts panel

Gold Standard Oscar Outsider Episode “Notorious”

 

REFERENCES

The Crew Cuts - Sh Boom Sh Boom

I’m not shouting - Clue movie clip

Mrs White’s view on husbands

Mrs Peacock breaks the ice

Clue - A simple yes or no

They all did it - Clue movie clip

One plus two plus one plus one - Clue movie clip

Flames on the side of my face - Clue movie clip

Shake, Rattle and Roll - Bill Haley and his Comets

Who Done It - The Clue Documentary Trailer

But Here’s What REALLY Happened: The History of Clue

 

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #278: Igniting The Fire Part 2

It's time once again to dive into the lyrics of Billy Joel's 'We Didn't Start The Fire', this time moving into 1950. We look into politics, technology and Hollywood. Plus news and your feedback!

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Clips Used:

Best In Show Movie Clip - Judging the Hounds

The Magic School Bus theme

Charlemagne. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

We Didn't Start The Fire - Billy Joel Lyrics Video

NEWS
Fred Willard, ‘Best in Show’ and ‘A Mighty Wind’ Actor, Dead at 86

It's Official: Another Star Trek Spinoff Is on the Way With Captain Pike and Spock

Audible Announces Cast for Audio Production of Neil Gaiman's THE SANDMAN

Studebaker Museum

Gilmore Car Museum

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #260: 2019 Fandom Year In Review

Before we finally close the book on 2019, let's take a moment to look at some of the notable pieces of fandom news and happenings of the past year. There were highs, lows, good, bad. Plus news and your feedback.

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2020 BAFTA nominations
2020 Oscar nominations

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #238: Fandom Christmas 2019

Fandom Christmas (aka San Diego Comic Con) has once again brought us a plethora of news and surprises. While not all of our fandoms were represented this year, the ones that did attend did not disappoint (we're looking at your Marvel Studios). Join us as we try and make sense of all the announcements. Plus news and your feedback.

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D23 Expo schedule

‘A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood’ trailer

2019 Emmy Award Nominations

2019 Saturn Award Nominations 

Avengers: Endgame has become the highest grossing movie of all time

The Orville is leaving Fox for Hulu 

Veronica Mars Twist: Hulu Moves Up Revival Premiere Date to... Today
Picard panel and trailer

Agents of SHIELD to end after season 7

Marvel Phase 4 Hall H presentation highlights

Black Widow on May 1, 2020

Black Widow Comic Con Trailer Breakdown 
https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/07/22/black-widow-who-is-taskmaster/

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier in fall 2020

The Eternals on November 6, 2020

https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/07/22/marvels-eternals-what-are-celestials/

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings on February 12, 2021

https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/07/25/shang-chi-movie-origin-mandarin-father-son/

 

WandaVision in spring 2021

Loki in spring 2021

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness on May 7, 2021

Doctor Strange Multiverse of Madness Teaser Breakdown

What If? In summer 2021

Hawkeye in fall 2021
Avengers Phase 4 Hawkeye Teaser Trailer

Thor: Love and Thunder on November 5, 2021
https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/07/22/thor-love-and-thunder-before-guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-mcu-timeline/