It's year two of the new and improved Fandom Nonsense! We're making our way through Podmon Adventure Zero Two every Monday! Once a month, we're watching something different on the CouchLock Podcast! And then, when there's enough news worth discussing, we're bringing you This Week in Fandom Nonsense, a throwback to the old format And we do have plans to bring back MedaPod, maybe later this year.
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Fandom Nonsense Podcasts
Series exploring the world of words and the ways in which we use them
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Hosts Amy Newman and Kris Carr bring in a super fan to speak unapologetically about their fandom of choice and answer any questions you have; without ever treating you, dear listener, like a casual or noob unworthy of joining the conversation.
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Kirsten Dunst's High Schooler Movies with Katie Stone
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53:12Today on the pod, we're joined by Comedian and Writer Katie Stone to talk VERY specifically about Kirsten Dunst's filmography (1998-2001). We talk film plots, cult classics, why these movies weren't all well received but have become beloved over time, and more! Keep up with Katie on IG @KatieStoneMakes Watch on YouTube Follow us on IG and TikTok: @…
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It's not what you say, it's how you say it
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27:54Michael Rosen on the linguistic comfort food of clichés, pragmatics and how we use language to connect us beyond the actual words used. Derek Bousfield explains how words do more than carry meaning: context governs what we say and how it’s understood.Dr Bousfield is Reader in Pragmatics and Communication and Co-Director of The Manchester Centre for…
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The 'Manosphere' is a group of loosely affiliated mainly young males who have developed a specialised vocabulary to discuss women online in a negative and hostile way. Some of the vocabulary is a response to feminism which some men claim is diminishing their role in society. For other men a failure to attract women has given rise to phrases such as…
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Evrybahhhhhday! Today on the pod, we are joined by Boy-Band Enthusiast Nicki Marquis to talk all things Backstreet Boys! From different songs being released in Europe VS the US, to the Sphere Tour, to how folks have seemed to change their tune when it comes to being a boy band fan, this one covers a lot of ground! Plus, we hit you with some classic…
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For your consideration, Amy: TV! On today's pod, Kris walks Amy through the big categories of the 2025 Emmys to discuss who will win, who should win, some show plot points, and some shows they should both really check out (lookin at you, fartin Gary Oldman series). Follow the Filthies on IG and TikTok: @twofilthycasualspod Find us on YouTube Suppor…
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Michael Rosen is joined by linguist Dr Catherine Laing to discuss onomatopoeia and other words that sound like their meanings. Not just words for sounds like 'crash' and 'bang', or words for animal noises like 'woof' and 'quack', but also other words which perhaps hold something of their meaning within their form. Is there something rough about the…
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Michael Rosen talks to criminal defence barrister Joanna Hardy-Susskind about the legal language of Crown Court cases in England and Wales. From the grandeur of the courtroom and stock phrases like "with respect to my learned friend" to the more colloquial directness of talking to a defendant. How do barristers build persuasive arguments when talki…
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Today on the pod, we're joined by Improvisor, Coach, and Producer from The Improv Collective in Orange County, Mikey Robledo! We discuss the pop culture Pee-wee Herman. From the character's creation at The Groundlings, to his appearance on The Dating Game (and winning?!), his catalogue, clear differentiation from creator Paul Reubens, and more! Kee…
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Why Is No One Talking About Dept Q? Just the Filthies
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31:31On this week's episode, Kris implores you to check out the Netflix police procedural Dept. Q. A complelling plot, rich characters, grumpy reluctant dad tropes and more await you in this wonderful series! The Filthies also side quest to Nick at Night, Slutty Glasses Summer, and more! Follow us on IG and TikTok: @twofilthycasualspod Find us on YouTub…
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Michael Rosen talks to Samantha Ellis, author of Chopping Onions on My Heart, about her efforts to keep alive the language of her parents: Judeo-Iraqi Arabic. Samantha grew up in London hearing her parents speak the language they spoke in their homeland of Iraq. Now she's keen to try and speak it herself, and to share the poetic expressions of Jude…
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A Little Death Stranding 2, A Lot of Nonsense with Rich Traub
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1:30:51Actor and Writer Rich Traub is back to take us on many a side quest to discuss Death Stranding 2. We talk about the sequel's plot, some game mechanics, and wild cameos, and get sidetracked along the way with Beetlejuice impressions and more. Follow Rich: @traubcommarichard Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoFilthyCasualsPod Follow us o…
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Michael Rosen asks what happens to people's sense of identity and social being when speaking becomes hard. Jonathan Cole has interviewed people with conditions such as cerebral palsy, vocal cord palsy, spasmodic dysphonia and post-stroke aphasia. They describe in their own words what the experience of not being able to express themselves is like, t…
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A Good Year for Horror (Just the Filthies)
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43:14On this week's episode, Amy walks Kris through why 2025 has been a year where horror folks have been "eating good." From Sinners to Weapons, Together to Stranger Things, A Year-Round Immersive Horror experience in Vegas and Epic Universe's Dark Universe, we've got a lot of spooky stuff to talk about. Find us on YouTube! Find us on IG and TikTok: @T…
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Peacemaker S2 comes out August 21st so Amy watched the first episode! Kris fills her in on Peacemaker's comicbook orgins, they discuss movie tie ins, the dreaded multiverses and infinite earths, and more! Follow us on IG and TikTok: @twofilthycasualspod Subscribe on Youtube: youtube.com/@twofilthycasualspod Support the show…
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The 86-87 Jim Crockett Wrestling Promotions were WILD! With Brian James O'Connell
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1:18:17Today on the pod, writer, director, producer, and internationally renowned improv instructor Brian James O'Connell walks us through our most specific topic to date: the wild wrestling world of 86-87, The Jim Crockett Promotions. Brian gives the history on the Crockett family, the Mid-Atlantic Wrestling Championship, walks through some wrestling ter…
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Who Are the Fantastic Four? (Just the Filthies)
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49:10Recorded prior to the film's release! Let us know what you thought of it! Fantastic Four promises to be a "no homework" movie, but just in case, Kris gives Amy a brief overview of who the Fantastic Four are, their powers, their big bad, and expectations for the film (and melts Amy's brain in the process). Bad wigs, comic lore and more). Find us on …
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Today on the pod we're joined by writer, director, and film festival maven Mijoe Sahiouni to talk about the fever dream that is Rockadoodle. We talk plot, combining French literature and Elvis iconography, hot cartoon characters, Don Bluth's style and films, and much more! Follow Mijoe: @MijoeS on Twitter @raincheckonreality on IG Keep up with The …
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Superman is out today, and to get ready for viewing, Kris and Amy discuss the good boi himself, Krypto. Kris explains when he first appeared, his original role in the comics, reception, and more. The Filthies also discuss perceived notions of who Superman is, blonde men, hopes for the movie, and Amy learns that someone is named Mr. Terrific. Follow…
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Amy and Kris chat about 4th of July traditions, complications, media, and, of course, snacks. Plus, some past guests pop by to share their must-watch media for the holiday. Like we say in the episode, the 4th, for a lot of folks, can be a complicated day. However you choose to celebrate, or not, we hope you have a great Friday. Support the show…
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We're finally talking about Glow on the pod today! The Filthies talk about what the show is, who is in it, the unceremonious cancellation, favorite characters, mustaches, and more! Find us on IG: @twofilthycasualspod Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@twofilthycasualspod Support the showBy Kris Carr and Amy Newman
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Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie with Rob Buck
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57:44Voice Actor Rob Buck is back to chat about The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie! June 30th marks the film's 30th anniversary so Rob talks about the plot, castings and recastings, budget increases, goofs, and more! Keep up with Rob: Power Chamber Youtube Channel: (211) The Power Chamber Podcast - YouTube Scyther Fantasy Wrestling: Scyther Fan…
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Today on the pod, we're joined by self-proclaimed improv nerd and webseries creator Madelyn Teague to talk all things The Sims. We talk about Woo-Hooing, epic deaths, challenges players take on, why this game is so addictive, Kris makes an embarrassing revelation, and Amy hits you with hot takes like "maybe 100 kids is too many." All that and more!…
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Michael Rosen talks to sociolinguist Dr Haru Yamada about how we listen in different ways across different cultures and social groups. It's the side of conversation that is not about talking, but which is equally - if not more - important to how we communicate. Haru is the author of 'Kiku: The Japonese Art of Good Listening', and she believes that …
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Welcome, you Poor Unfortunate Souls! Today on the pod, we are joined by actor and improviser Stanson Chung to talk all things Ursula- the baddie from The Little Mermaid! We get into her character design inspo, some casting drama, why witches are the coolest, why octopi probably are aliens, and if the Disney Renaissance was really better because of …
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Most of us make lists in some form or other - from essential groceries to reasons to feel positive about life. In this programme Linguistics Researcher Jo Nolan talks to Michael about her interest in the language we use in their making and their uses in literature and society.Jo says the language we use in our lists is idiolectal - it reflects our …
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Eric Dains is back to walk us through the games and seasons of The Last of Us. We get into world lore, characters, differences between the series and the games, and answer the big questions like is Joel Daddy? Did his vows include coming on his wife's podcast whenever, whenever? Find out! We DO talk spoilers, y'all towards the end- but as always, w…
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The Welsh Language with Huw Stephens at the Hay Festival
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27:50In a special recording at the Hay Festival, Michael Rosen talks to bilingual Welsh radio and television presenter Huw Stephens about the Welsh language. And then Huw gets Michael to try reading 'Dyn Ni yn Mynd i Hela Arth, also known as We're Going on a Bear Hunt.Produced for BBC Audio Bristol by Beth O'Dea, in partnership with the Open University.…
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We're baaaaack! Today on the pod, actor/writer Mia Topalian is here to talk all things Veronica Mars. She gets into what made that first season, and Veronica herself, so special, how the series shifted, the movie, the new Hulu season, and more. Enjoy Kris not knowing where the spoiler banjo button is, Mia and Kris defending Cop Leo to Amy, and disc…
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Michael Rosen hears the fascinating story of the origin of all Indo-European languages from Laura Spinney, the author of Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global. Today, nearly half of humanity speaks an Indo-European language and Laura has been investigating how that came to be.Produced for BBC Audio Bristol by Beth O'Dea, in partnership with t…
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Corey Taft is back for this minisode where we chat about his love of claw machines! We talk about how many are definitely rigged, which machines he likes, his strategy, his fave win, and one terribly unfortunate pull. Follow Corey: coreytaft.com Instagram: @coreydavidtaft and @pleathercomedy Follow Us: @twofilthycasualspod Support the show Support …
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The use of punctuation is rapidly changing within the quickfire back-and-forth of instant messaging. Are these changes causing misunderstandings? Presenter Michael Rosen and his guest Dr Christian Ilbury discuss. Is the full stop on the way out? What about capital letters? Exclamation marks and question marks seem to be holding their ground, but wh…
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Amy and Kris are taking a week off- but will be back soon with new fandoms to explore! Forehead smooches to you all! Support the showBy Kris Carr and Amy Newman
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Michael Rosen talks to sociolinguist Philip Seargeant from the Open University about where our street names come from, including Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate in York, and Michael's old address, Love Lane. Also, have you ever thought about the difference between a street and a road? Are there regional differences in the names given to streets? And why are s…
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Your nights will never be the same. Friend of the show Travis Riner is back to talk about the '90s fever dream that is Baywatch Nights. We get into the "plot," the aggressive season two shift, the fact that Angie Harmon is somehow in this, and whether we'd smooch a ghost. Plus, some Kris lore in this episode! Run in slow motion as you listen! Follo…
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Get Ready for The Thunderbolts with Just the Filthies
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55:05It's a Just the Filthies episode as Kris helps Amy prepare emotionally and mentally for Marvel's The Thunderbolts. We discuss past characters, if you REALLY need to watch anything to better understand the film, how TF Bucky (AKA BUCKEEEEE) is in politics, Gushers, A List and more! Find us on IG: @twofilthycasualspod Support the show…
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The surprise songs? The outfits? The friendship bracelets? The (seemingly) ranch? What, exactly, was it all about?? Today on the pod, we're joined by Trevor Waggoner who gives us all the info on Taylor Swift's absolutely MASSIVE Eras Tour. He's breaking down exactly why this tour was so special, the Taylor lore, the (seemingly) ranch, and so much m…
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On today's pod, we're joined by Writer, Actor, Comedian, Producer, & Creator of YouTube’s sketch show “That’s Hollywood, Baby," River C. Johnson! We discuss Traitors origins and rules, its variations across the globe, Alan Cumming's fashion, learn about kilts, and laugh and wheeze (Kris) through if we'd play the game well. Follow River on IG: @rive…
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Lolololololo! On today's episode Amy and Kris are getting you ready for The White Lotus Season 3 Finale. They discuss why Kris initially hated this show (and maybe still does? Or loves it?), past characters, how Walton Goggins is perfectly named, and theorize on what's going to happen. For those who want to avoid spoilers (You'll get Banjo'd so no …
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The Simpsons Albums with Corey Taft
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1:00:45Today on the pod, we are joined by writer, performer and proud owner of a Simpsons tattoo Corey Taft to talk all about The Simpsons Albums. We get into the various covers and original songs created for the show, what makes these genuinely good albums to listen to, some bts trivia, Corey shows off his pogs, and more! Follow Corey: coreytaft.com Inst…
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Unpacking Marvel's Doomsday Cast Announcement
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35:40We're popping in with a quick minisode to talk with y'all about the Marvel Doomsday casting. What does this mean for the plot? Are these all our friends? Why chairs? Dive in with us! Support the showBy Kris Carr and Amy Newman
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They Might Be Giants with Just the Filthies
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1:05:09On today's Just the Filthies episode, Amy is our super fan talking on all things They Might Be Giants. She touches on the bands beginnings, how you definitely know at least one of their songs, their innovative choices as artists, panics that she's not being funny enough for you all, and makes Kris (and now you all) a playlist. Join us! Amy's TMBG P…
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Wrestlemania with Jim Niedzialkowski
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1:14:22This week on the pod, Jim “Jimb” Niedzialkowski is on to talk all things Wrestlemania. Jim fills us in on what Wrestlemania is, the different wrestling factions, where you should jump in if you’re looking to get into wrestling, Amy learns that you can wrestle ANYWHERE, Jimb calls the edits, we go on some sidequests including how Kris diffused a fig…
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Today on the Pod, Event Producer, Dancer, and Occassional Freddie Mercury impersonator Dan Tiffany joins Amy and Kris to talk about Taskmaster. Dan explains what a panel show is, how this one is unique, spinoffs, specific tasks, and Greg and Little Alex Horn fanfiction. We also unlock Amy's Alton Brown in Cut Throat Kitchen kink. Join us! Follow Da…
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Today in the pod we are joined by actor and all around rascal Ashley Geron to talk all things Golden Girls! She shares why she thinks people have this as their comfort show, who almost was which role, does a flawless Stanley impression, and Amy gaslights a brand to sponsor the show. Follow Ashley: @ashgeron Follow the show: @twofilthycasualspod Sup…
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Who is Rocket Raccoon with Logan Pietz
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1:02:38Today on the pod actor and dialect coach Logan Pietz is back to share why he loves Rocket Raccoon so much. We talk about his origins, his OG accent, why his hands don't scan, and side quest into what animatronics Amy wants to smooch. Follow Logan: @speakfriendstudio www.speakfriendstudio.com Follow us: @twofilthycasualspod Ways you can help others …
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Michael Rosen explores the evocative Old English words used in daily life a thousand years ago, many of which are still in use now. He's joined by the linguist author of The Wordhord, Hana Videen. Hana has been hoarding words from Old English (450 AD to 1150 AD) for a decade, when she began tweeting one a day. Now she has lots of people following h…
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This week on the pod: Voice Actor Raul Ceballos talks MCU Scores! We dive into the various MCU composers, why some of those earlier scores lacked consistency, character themes, inspiration, toe rings, and more! Join us! Follow Raul @raulceballosvo Follow us: @twofilthycasualspod Ways you can help others affected by the fires: Support LAFD https://s…
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Michael Rosen's parents both grew up in the East End, and now he talks cockney with Andy Green and Saif Osmani from the Modern Cockney Festival. Including some mythbusting about rhyming slang, a discussion about how cockney has evolved, and of course a mention of Dick van Dyke. The Modern Cockney Festival takes place from March 1st to 31st with a m…
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WTF is Adamantium (Prep for Captain America Brave New World)
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58:49Today on the pod, Kris explains to Amy a few things she'll need to know if she wants to catch Captain America Brave New World along with some key comic book factoids. This includes, what is a Celestial? What's Adamantium? Why is it significant to being part of the MCU? This all happens while Amy's brain has a complete caffeine meltdown. Join us for…
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Creating Languages for Film and Television with Professor David Adger
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27:52David Adger is Professor of Linguistics at Queen Mary University of London. He's created new languages for TV series and films and he explains to Michael Rosen how he goes about it. For his latest language he used existing Creole languages for his 'conlang', or constructed (artificial) natural language. He talks Michael through the grammar and lang…
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