Episode 15: Creating a continuation of worlds
On this episode, Lianza interviews digital artist Ice (@illustraice on Instagram) on her fan art storyline work "Hero!" The story, which has gained a rapid following on Instagram, is focused on a futu...
8 Sep 202142min
Episode 14: When Fanfiction Has a Cult Following
Sometimes, fanfiction gets a cult following, just like a band, a franchise, or a TV show. To such a point it creates its own sub-club of fans. On this episode, Lianza talks with Harry Potter enthusias...
23 Jul 202126min
Episode 13: Found in Translation
On this episode, Judy Fatol, a France-native, speaks on the dual experience of being a fanfiction reader and writer in English and French. Questions? Comments? Reach out on figuringoutfanfiction@gmai...
16 Jul 202120min
Episode 12: Researching the Community You Love
Lianza and CU Boulder PhD candidate Brianna Dym explore what it's like to become a member of the fanfic community to researching in-depth. Check out Brianna's Google Scholar page: https://scholar.goog...
9 Jul 202128min
Episode 11: Intro to Fanfiction 101
On the season premiere (!) of season 2, Lianza chats with Book Riot contributor Dana Lee on how to officially start the fanfiction reading process, whether for you or someone else. Read Dana's article...
2 Jul 202116min
A Final Note: Putting It All Together
Would you believe ten episodes have passed by already? For this one, Lianza wraps all the pieces together, connects the bigger picture, and tells her own story. A short end to season 1 of this podcast...
5 Feb 20218min
Episode 9: Battle of the Fanfiction Tropes
Wait, so what are some of the biggest tropes in fanfiction, anyway? Well, they're extremely different from fiction. On this episode, (the second to the last!) Lianza brings on three of her grad school...
29 Jan 202149min
Episode 8: The rise of Tumblr
Tumblr used to be the place for all kinds of niches. For Cerinn Park, it was a place that cultivated her love for arts, cartoons, and empathy. On this episode, Cerinn and Lianza talk about how fanfict...
22 Jan 202134min
