Why does some music give us butterflies? Why do we loooove certain comic books, social media accounts or TV characters? What story does your toothpaste tell? Legit professional Fanthropologist Meredith Levine is a fount of fandom knowledge and we chat all about everything from cosplay to K-Pop, Star Wars, Frasier, Trekkies, fan-fic, how influencer culture wo ... Show More
Aug 19
Mephitology (SKUNKS) Part 1 with Jerry Dragoo
It’s here. SKUNKS. My dream guest, Dr. Jerry Dragoo of the Institute for the Betterment of Skunks and Skunk Reputations is finally on Ologies, and I can barely contain myself. Come to Albuquerque to meet this Mephitological legend. In this very special and precious 2-part series, ... Show More
1 h
Aug 12
Noctohabitology (SLEEP PROCRASTINATION) with Vanessa “Nessy” Hill
Late night scrolling. Couchlock. Habitual insomnia. You want to sleep — so why won’t you turn off the light, dumplin’? We’ve got someone for that: sleep scientist, globally known PBS correspondent, host of the series Braincraft, and Noctohabitologist, Dr. Vanessa “Nessy” Hill. So ... Show More
1h 37m
Aug 5
Hyaenidology (HYENAS) with Christine Wilkinson
Giggles. Pseudopenises. Matriarchies? Media slander. Hyaenidologist Dr. Christine Wilkinson delivers stories about the nature of matrilinearity, hot Lion King gossip, bristle backs, tiny heads, big teeth, animation errors, human-hyena interactions, tongue bumps, termite poisons, ... Show More
1h 16m
Oct 2023
10 lessons I learned from being a nerd | Jordan Dinwiddie
Are you super devoted to a sports team, superhero or perhaps "Star Wars"? You’re part of a fandom, just like storyteller Jordan Dinwiddie. She shares 10 lessons she’s learned nerding out on all kinds of things and unpacks the joy, creativity and community that comes from being a ... Show More
9m 41s
Jul 2024
#81 | Ask us Anything : life in your 30s, regrets, dating, career, and more!
Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re answering the questions you sent in via email and instagram ! Plus they chat Taylor Swift, Travis, Fourth Wing, Kesha, ... Show More
1h 40m
Sep 2020
What We Really Think About Fan Accounts - SimplyPodLogical #31
On this episode of SimplyPodLogical, Cristine and Ben give the floor to fan accounts and answer questions about internet fandoms, VidCon, YouTuber merch, hate accounts, video editing, the term holosexual, trademarks, and tea.
1h 10m
Jan 2023
#10 | CINNAMON ROLL MEN WE LOVE
This is Those Forking Fangirls!! where Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, and pop culture fandoms and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they're chatting about our favorite fictional cinnamon roll men: i.e. Seth Cohen, Jem ... Show More
1h 36m
Nov 2023
#52 | The FRIENDS Moments that Live in our Heads Rent Free
Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re deep diving into their favorite episodes of Friends, and what this show means to them. Plus Taylor Swift in Rio, Harry ... Show More
1h 32m
Jan 2024
#59 | The Evolution of Reading Through Social Media
Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re talking digging into a huge topic: the evolution of reading through the lens of social media. Plus they chat Taylor Sw ... Show More
1h 46m
Nov 2023
#49 | Iconic Costumes & 1989 (Taylor's Version)
Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re discussing 1989 Taylor’s Version, and ICONIC costumes through movies and TV over the years with our special guest, our ... Show More
1h 29m