The Fandom Portals Podcast

The Fandom Portals Podcast

"Welcome to Fandom Portals—the show that explores how fandoms can help you learn and grow!" 🎙️✨The Fandom Portals Podcast goes beyond the stories we love to uncover the personal growth, life lessons, and meaningful connections that pop culture can inspire.

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The Tom Cruise Effect: Cinema's Last True Movie Star with Rhys Crook
July 29, 2025

The Tom Cruise Effect: Cinema's Last True Movie Star with Rhys Crook

Summary Aaron is joined by Rhys Crook from "The Crook Cut podcast" to discuss the career of Tom Cruise, exploring his evolution as an actor, his impact on cinema, and the highs and lows of his filmography. We delve into personal experiences with Cruise's films, analyze his character development, an…
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The World of Hollywood Stunts with Stephen Koepfer. Insights and Safety on Set
July 22, 2025

The World of Hollywood Stunts with Stephen Koepfer. Insights and Safety on Set

Summary Aaron interviews veteran stunt performer Steven Koepfer, who shares his journey into the world of stunts and martial arts. They discuss the importance of safety in stunt work, the various roles within the stunt industry, and the evolving perception of stunts in Hollywood. Steven also provid…
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From Horror Fan to Final Destination Bloodlines. How Jeffrey Reddick Changed Horror for Millennials.
July 15, 2025

From Horror Fan to Final Destination Bloodlines. How Jeffrey Reddick Changed Horror for Millennials.

Episode Summary: Jeffrey Reddick, the creator of the Final Destination franchise, shares his journey from a young horror fan to a successful writer and producer in the film industry. He discusses the importance of mentorship, the creative process behind his iconic films, and the deeper themes explo…
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Avatar the Last Airbender Book 2 – Aang's Growth, Iroh's Grief & Earth-Shattering Character Arcs and Avatar News with Luke Newton)
July 8, 2025

Avatar the Last Airbender Book 2 – Aang's Growth, Iroh's Grief & Earth-Shattering Character Arcs and Avatar News with Luke Newton)

Episode Summary: In this highly anticipated sequel episode, Aaron is joined once again by Avatar expert and friend of the show, Luke Newton , to break down Book 2: Earth of Avatar: The Last Airbender . From Aang's inner confl...
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Predator: Killer of Killers (2025) – Lore Upgrades, Animated Carnage, and Badlands Teases
July 1, 2025

Predator: Killer of Killers (2025) – Lore Upgrades, Animated Carnage, and Badlands Teases

Episode Summary: Aaron and Brash dive into the high-octane, lore-deepening animated film Predator: Killer of Killers directed by Prey ’s Dan Trachtenberg. The hosts unpack the Predator Codex, dissect each gladiator-style hunt...
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Waterworld (1995) – Sinking Budgets, Soaring Stunts, Kevin Costner's most Challenging Role and the Power of Survival
June 24, 2025

Waterworld (1995) – Sinking Budgets, Soaring Stunts, Kevin Costner's most Challenging Role and the Power of Survival

Episode Summary: Aaron and Brash dive into one of the most infamous cinematic epics of the '90s: Waterworld. They explore how this post-apocalyptic maritime adventure became the most expensive film of its time—complete with hurricanes, on-set injuries, and Kevin Costner’s controversial creative con…
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Recent Blog Posts

Behind the Camera with Michael Papaeleftheriou: Making Indie Work in Australia
June 14, 2025

Behind the Camera with Michael Papaeleftheriou: Making Indie Work in …

In this episode, Aaron sits down with emerging Australian filmmaker Michael Papaeleftheriou, whose indie short Crossroads is making waves on the festival circuit. From his early inspiration via Kevin Smith DVDs to navigating casting, production, and…

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Jersey Girl Revisited: Kevin Smith’s Emotional Detour and Why It’s Time We Rethink This Underrated Film
June 14, 2025

Jersey Girl Revisited: Kevin Smith’s Emotional Detour and Why It’s Ti…

Welcome to the official blog companion to the Fandom Portals Podcast — the show that explores how fandoms help us learn and grow. In this episode recap, we dive deep into Kevin Smith’s 2004 film Jersey Girl, a heartfelt, misunderstood en…

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How Ready or Not Skewers Class Privilege with Blood, Wit, and Wedding Gowns
June 10, 2025

How Ready or Not Skewers Class Privilege with Blood, Wit, and Wedding…

Welcome to another deep dive from The Fandom Portals Podcast, where we explore how fandoms help us learn and grow. This time, we're cracking open the 2019 horror-comedy Ready or Not — a brutal, satirical takedown of class systems wrapped in a …

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About the Hosts

Aaron Davies

Adam "Brash" Brasher

Reviews

I Always Learn Something New!

"If you love movie facts with some review elements and a touch of personal growth Aaron and Brash have you covered. Every episode I get something new out of a film I have either never seen or watched …"

Jon | March 21, 2025

Looooove this podcast!

"Love this podcast! As a nerd myself, I have the utmost respect for all Aaron does! He’s informative, he’s knowledgeable, and he’s entertaining! Definitely got a lifelong listener from me!"

MeganSpangler | Aug. 23, 2024

True Passion and Awesome Insight!

"I’ve been listening to this podcast for a while, and it does not disappoint! Aaron has incredible insight on a bunch of different fandoms. His excitement and knowledge has turned me on to things I di…"

T-Cray808 | Jan. 17, 2025
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