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The Upside Fans return to ramblings about nerd and film stuff. The duo tackle Josh Gad's trickery, the "loss" of Affleck as a director on Batman and, in celebration of the soon to be released sequel, a retrospective on John Wick! Plus some talk of Barney the Dinosaur and Transformer anatomy. Its all here!(?) This Week's Fandom Menace: Constantine (2005)   Timecode: 00:00:20 - Rob and Will Decompress 00:06:20 - Will plays Star Wars: Battlefront  00:11:00 - Josh Gad tricks Daisy Ridley  00:23:40 - Affleck Exits the Batman 00:40:00 - Revisiting John Wick 00:54:30 - The Fandom Menace   Tweet: @upsidefans Email: upsidefans@gmail.com

The Upside Fans take the time for their most sincere episode talking politics and offering their Upside voices to the social and cultural landscape. Don't worry, nerd stuff too! Plus Bane Voices! This Week's Fandom Menace: The Dark Knight Rises (2012)   Timecode: 00:00:17 - Ramblings 00:04:30 - Thanks to our listeners!  00:08:00 - Black Panther Official Cast Announcement!  00:14:40 - Star Wars Episode 8 Title Reveal 00:25:45 - R.I.P. Mary Tyler Moore & John Hurt 00:29:00 - The Upside Fans get Political 01:01:40 - The Fandom Menace   Tweet: @upsidefans Email: upsidefans@gmail.com

We've had a month to sit on it and finally the Upside Fans are bringing you their discussion on Rogue One! Lucasfilm takes a year off from the Skywalker Saga to tell the tail of the band of rebels who stole the plans to the Death Star. Does another attempt at a cinematic prequel pay off? Well...lets just say the Upside Fans are having their own Galactic Civil War. So prepare for a long one. Its both praise and rants in this episode. How Great Is: "Rogue One"!?   Timecode: 00:00:35 - Intro 00:04:00 - Overall Thoughts (Non-Spoilers) 00:09:30 - ACTUAL REVIEW (Spoilers Beware!) 01:40:00 - Blue Ray or Nay? (Final Thoughts)   Tweet: @upsidefans Email: upsidefans@gmail.com

The Upside Fans are back after hyenas (aka hiatus) and are ready to start Season 2 of the podcast! Listen in as the fans shed 2016 and look forward, talking their most anticipated media (Films, TV, Games) of 2017!    This Week's Fandom Menace: The Bye Bye Man (2017)     Tweet: @upsidefans Email: upsidefans@gmail.com

The Upside Fans are at almost a full year of Podcasting! Hear them chat about random things before getting into the meat and potatoes of reflecting on their progress thus far! Then, a brief review of 2016! Some favorites and some straggling Fandom Menaces.  No Timecode, No Fuss, No Muss, just a Wrap Up Show! Thanks so much for all those who have listened thus far and hope you continue to enjoy!   Tweet: @upsidefans Email: upsidefans@gmail.com

The Upside Fans give their final predictions on Rogue One then get deep as they talk life lessons taught by the Star Wars Saga. This Week's Fandom Menace: Revenge of the Sith (2005)   Timecode: 00:05:00 - Jar Jar vs C-3PO 00:08:40 - Is Watto a Terrible Person? 00:15:35 - Pre Rogue One Thoughts 00:33:40 - Life Lessons from Star Wars 00:59:00 - The Fandom Menace   Tweet: @upsidefans Email: upsidefans@gmail.com

As the holiday season approaches the Upside Fans gets festive by talking their favorite Christmas Traditions and Holiday Movies.  This Week's Fandom Menace: Krampus (2015)   Timecode: 00:03:00 - Christmas Talk and Traditions 00:16:00 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Trailer 00:25:40 - MOANA (Brief Review) 00:31:40 - CW Superhero Crossover Review 00:38:00 - Holiday Movies  00:52:00 - The Fandom Menace   Tweet: @upsidefans Email: upsidefans@gmail.com

Early Mornings and Sleep Depravity catch up to the Upside Fans as they attempt to talk about Harry Potter with questionable results. Also some Non-Spoilery thoughts on Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them! This Week's Fandom Menace: Goosebumps (2015)   Timecode: 00:02:00 - CW Super Show Talk (Supergirl & The Flash) 00:17:30 - Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts (kinda) 00:43:50 - Fantastic Beasts (NON SPOILERS) Review   00:53:00 - The Fandom Menace   Tweet: @upsidefans Email: upsidefans@gmail.com

The Upside Fans get ready for Thanksgiving by talking about things they are grateful for in the world of nerds and fandoms. Also, Rob introduces Will to a Football "classic." This Week's Fandom Menace: Little Giants (1994)   Timecode: 00:01:00 - Thanksgiving Plans and Ramblings 00:06:40 - KONG: Skull Island Trailer 00:09:00 - Emilia Clarke in Han Solo Movie 00:18:00 - What We Are Thankful For (Nerdy Things) 00:52:30 - The Fandom Menace   Tweet: @upsidefans Email: upsidefans@gmail.com

The Upside Fans talk 2016's crop of Superhero Movies, revisiting, reviewing and looking into the upcoming year. This Week's Fandom Menace: X-Men Apocalypse (2016)   Timecode: 00:01:00 - Denis Villeneuve's Arrival 00:08:00 - Rogue One Trailer (again) 00:09:00 - 2016 Superheroes in Review! 00:18:00 - Deadpool 00:29:00 - Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 00:36:30 - Captain America: Civil War 00:43:20 - Suicide Squad 00:50:00 - Petty Fandom in 2016 00:55:00 - Doctor Strange (briefly) 00:57:00 - Rankings! 00:59:00 - 2017 Superhero Movies! 01:04:00 - The Fandom Menace   Tweet: @upsidefans Email: upsidefans@gmail.com

After 8 years of Cinematic Universe building, Marvel is finally sling-ringing into the astral plane and opening a world of alternate dimensions and cosmic sorcery.  This newest entry into the MCU introduces audiences (and some eager hardcore fans) to a true cinematic iteration of the Sorcerer Supreme. Does another Marvel gamble pay off? Will they make us believe in magic? Do we accept Benedict Cumberbatch's American accent?   How Great Is: "Doctor Strange"!?   Timecode: 00:00:40 - Intro 00:04:00 - Rob and Will Marvel at the Superhero Landscape 00:07:30 - Overall Thoughts (Non-Spoilers) 00:18:00 - ACTUAL REVIEW (Spoilers Beware!) 01:10:40 - Blue Ray or Nay? (Final Thoughts & Upcoming Marvel Movies)        Tweet: @upsidefans Email: upsidefans@gmail.com

In the aftermath of Spooktember, the Upside return in a normal episode in which they pull themselves together (barely) to ramble on random topics ranging from family friendly cult classics, to DC Movie News and Rob's love of 1994's Little Giants. This Week's Fandom Menace: The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)   Timecode: 00:00:50 - Hocus Pocus Follow Up 00:17:00 - Newest Wonder Woman Trailer 00:20:00 - DC Movie Check In 00:35:30 - Fan Entitlement w/ Film Production 00:42:50 - Fantastic Beasts and Sorcery Talk 00:47:20 - The Fandom Menace   Tweet: @upsidefans Email: upsidefans@gmail.com

Halloween is upon us as the Upside Fans wrap up Spooktember by not only talking our favorite horror movies, but what movies are best to watch on Halloween! What's the difference? Listen and find out. Also some recommendations for some great modern horror films and a look into a 90's Halloween Cult Classic. This Week's Fandom Menace: Hocus Pocus (1993)   Timecode: 00:02:00 - Scott Derickson and Kevin Smith 00:04:00 - Will Plugs Local Theater   SPOOKTEMBER TOPICS 00:17:00 - Will Revists Freddy and Jason Movies 00:27:00 - Movies You Should Watch on Halloween 00:45:00 - Personal Favorite Horror Movies 00:50:00 - Recent Horror Movie Favorites 00:53:30 - The Fandom Menace     Tweet: @upsidefans Email: upsidefans@gmail.com

More controversial than the jump scare is the Horror Remake, and the Upside Fans are here to shed a positive light on the much maligned topic. Do modern day interpretations deserve instant cynicism? Does the quality of some remakes outweigh the not so great? We discuss! ALSO! Our longest Fandom Menace Yet! This Week's Fandom Menace: A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)   Special Guest: Friend, Jasmine   Timecode: 00:02:40 - Donald Glover is Lando Calrisian 00:04:00 - Gaurdians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Sneak Peak 00:06:11 - Doctor Strange Early Reviews 00:09:00 - Logan Trailer   SPOOKTEMBER TOPICS 00:15:00 - Horror Remakes! 00:54:00 - The Fandom Menace     Tweet: @upsidefans Email: upsidefans@gmail.com  

  In the third week of Spooktember, The Upside Fans tackle Horror Franchises. Would Jason Voorhees or Freddy Krueger be anywhere near as iconic without more than seven movies to their names? Is Franchise filmmaking baked into the DNA of Horror? Which are our favorites? The Upside Fans discuss...with a guest!  This Week's Fandom Menace: Halloween 4 - The Return of Micheal Myers (1988)   Special Guest: Writer/Director Patrick Robert Young   Timecode: 00:02:00 - First Look at Amber Heard's Mera 00:06:30 - New Rogue One Trailer    SPOOKTEMBER TOPICS 00:13:00 - Patrick's History with Horror 00:19:50 - Horror Franchises 00:58:45 - The Fandom Menace   Tweet: @upsidefans Email: upsidefans@gmail.com  

The Upside Fans take this second week of Horror Movie discussions to not just talk the films that make us cringe and scream, but also the ones that make us smile and laugh. The duo take on Horror Comedies, their status in a post modern Horror age, and struggle with the task of breaking down a "Genre Hybrid." This Week's Fandom Menace: Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (2015)   Timecode: 00:01:20 - Netflix's Luke Cage (Non-Spoilers) 00:05:30 - Will binges Flash Season 2    SPOOKTEMBER TOPICS 00:07:40 - Horror Movie Iconography 00:14:00 - Horror Comedies 00:51:30 - The Fandom Menace   Tweet: @upsidefans Email: upsidefans@gmail.com  

It's Halloween Month so you know what that means! Scares, Blood, Screams and Horror Films! The Upside Fans are taking the whole month talking all things Horror from tropes to comically long franchises. This week is all about the Nancy's, the Sidney's and even the Ashes. Its all about FINAL GIRLS and their place in the horror canon. This Week's Fandom Menace: Stage Fright (2014)   Timecode: 00:00:20 - What is "Spooktember"? 00:02:30 - Will Plays Batman: Arkham Knight  00:08:45 - Lion King "Live Action" Remake   SPOOKTEMBER TOPICS 00:12:30 - Intro into Horror Films 00:22:00 - Final Girls 00:58:00 - The Fandom Menace   Tweet: @upsidefans Email: upsidefans@gmail.com  

Marvel is not just for Movies folks! From Agents of SHIELD to Agents of Carter, Marvel's Cinematic Universe extends to our televisions and the Upside Fans are hear to break it down. Does Marvel TV suffer from the weight of an entire fictional Universe or do they properly flesh out the world? Either way, the Upside Fans are here to give the shows some spotlight! This Week's Fandom Menace: Ghost Rider - Spirit of Vengeance (2012)   Timecode: 00:00:20 - Will's Birthday!  00:07:00 - Epilogue to Last Week's Episode 00:17:20 - Marvel Television  00:46:00 - The Fandom Menace   Tweet: @upsidefans Email: upsidefans@gmail.com

Rob and Will tackle a popular yet polarizing sub-genre, Found Footage. What makes a good Found Footage film stand apart from the easily produced majority? Which are our favorites?  Also a SPOILER filled discussion on the new BLAIR WITCH and a heated debated on the original Blair Witch Project you do not want to miss. This Week's Fandom Menace: Unfriended (2014)   Timecode: 00:01:00 - Until Dawn (Playstation 4) 00:08:00 - Found Footage Movies! 00:35:00 - Blair Witch Movies (SPOILERS) 01:02:50 - Could Anyone Do the Blair Witch? 01:07:00 - The Fandom Menace   Tweet: @upsidefans Email: upsidefans@gmail.com

Rob and Will ramble on about their fates in the afterlife, a few animated movie gems and the new age of straight to Netflix features. Then the two talk older action heroes and what makes them awesome! This Week's Fandom Menace: A View to a Kill (1985)     Timecode: 00:00:20 - Ramblings 00:09:30 - Are we going to Hell? 00:13:30 - Hell and Back & The Little Prince (Animated Movies) 00:19:50 - Straight to Netflix Movies 00:25:00 - Old People in Action Movies 00:50:30 - The Fandom Menace   Tweet: @upsidefans Email: upsidefans@gmail.com