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Saturday, August 16, 2025

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #507: The First Family

Step into the Baxter Building with us as we review The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the newest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We explore the rich history of Marvel’s “First Family,” including the long-standing debate between Jack Kirby and Stan Lee over their creation, plus a look back at past adaptations—some loved, some… less so. Finally, we discuss what this long-awaited film means for the future of the MCU.

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TIME STAMPS
00:00:17 Intro
00:03:34 News
00:10:07 Feedback
00:19:54 The Fantastic Four
01:53:26 Final Thoughts
01:55:20 Outro

NEWS

Commander Jim Lovell of the Apollo 13 crew has passed away

Zootopia 2 trailer

Book Club updates

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Thursday, March 13, 2025

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #490 Failure Is Not An Option

Houston, we have a podcast! Join us as we dive into the gripping true story of the Apollo 13 space mission, one of NASA’s most harrowing near-disasters. We’ll discuss the real-life events, the incredible teamwork that brought the astronauts home safely, and how Ron Howard’s Apollo 13 brought this intense moment in history to the big screen. From the legendary “Failure is not an option” mindset to the film’s historical accuracy, we explore why this story continues to inspire. Plus, our usual news and listener feedback!

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TIME STAMPS
00:00:23 Intro
00:01:58 News
00:18:42 Feedback
00:41:44 Apollo 13
01:37:49 Closing Thoughts
01:40:05 Outro

NEWS

Doctor Who and Harry Potter character actor Simon Fisher-Becker has passed away

Disney Parks news at SxSW

RESOURCES

Apollo 13 Space Mission Disaster (Hour by Hour)

Apollo 13, a Successful Failure - Jim Lovell - Interview at USI

History Buffs: Apollo 13

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Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #264: 2020 Oscars Recap

The statues have all been handed out, but in the end who came out on top? Join us as we recap the highs, lows, and surprises from this year's Academy Awards. Plus we discuss the outcome of this year's Pod v Pod contest, news, and your feedback.

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Clips included in this episode:
Janelle Monae Opens Oscars 2020
Idina Menzel Performs 'Into the Unknown' Live at Oscars 2020
Weird Al "Couch Potato"
Tom Hanks Presents the Academy of Motion Pictures Museum
JOKER Composer Hildur Guðnadottir Accepts the Oscar for Original Score

Kirk Douglas, Hollywood Icon and Spartacus Star, Dies at 103

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #253: Hello Neighbor

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood! Join us as we take a look at and celebrate everyone's favorite television neighbor, Fred Rogers. From the Children's Corner to almost 900 episodes of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, generations have grown and learned from Fred and his family of neighbors. Also no news this week but we do have your feedback.