Episodes

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…

Episode Summary: In this Fandom Round-Up episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast , Aaron and Brash return with a fun, insightful dive into everything they’ve been watching, streaming, or rewatching this week. From their mixed t...

Episode Summary: This week on The Fandom Portals Podcast , Aaron is joined by Australian filmmaker Michael Papaeleftheriou , who takes us deep into the creative and logistical journey behind his short film Crossroads . From e...

Episode Summary: In this episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast , Aaron and Brash revisit Kevin Smith’s most divisive film: Jersey Girl . Departing from his usual vulgar wit and the View Askewniverse, Smith explores fatherhood...

Episode Summary: In this Weekly Round-Up episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast , Aaron and Brash catch up on what they've been into—and not all of it gets glowing reviews. From the chaotic fan-service of the Minecraft Movie ,...

Episode Summary: Aaron and Brash unmask the twisted charm of Ready or Not , the 2019 horror-comedy that turns wedding bells into warning sirens. In this episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast , the hosts deep dive into the fil...

Episode Summary: In this bite-sized edition of The Fandom Portals Podcast , Aaron and Brash reveal what they’ve been watching, playing, and loving lately. From the gruesome legacy of Final Destination: Bloodlines to Tom Cruis...

Episode Summary: Aaron and Brash celebrate Star Wars Day by diving deep into one of the galaxy’s most bizarre and beloved offshoots— The Ewok Adventure: Caravan of Courage and its sequel, The Battle for Endor . From childhood...

Episode Summary: In this episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast, Aaron sat down with veteran screenwriter Jeremy Drysdale—whose credits span the cult film Grand Theft Parsons, the video game Battlefield 2, and the real‑time thriller In the Line of Duty. Jeremy shares his unconventional journey from …

Episode Summary: Aaron and Brash dive into the 2008 classic Iron Man , exploring how Robert Downey Jr.’s personal comeback paralleled Tony Stark’s transformation , and how Marvel Studios’ bold gamble on a troubled actor resha...

Episode Summary: We dive deep into Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, exploring how this emotional conclusion to James Gunn's trilogy reveals that Rocket's journey was the heart of the series all along. Beneath the spectacle and...

Aaron and Brash explore how Josh Boone's horror-inspired X-Men film New Mutants stands as a fascinating anomaly in superhero cinema. A psychological horror film disguised as an X-Men movie that dares to explore the trauma and...

Episode Summary: The Fantastic Four (2005) film shows how gaining superpowers forces its characters to confront deep personal struggles with identity, acceptance, and responsibility. Cosmic radiation transformed four astronau...

Episode Summary: Aaron and Brash dive into the 2005 Fantastic Four film, examining its strengths, weaknesses, and lasting impact on superhero cinema. They explore how the film targeted teenage audiences through its soundtrack...

Episode Overview: What makes a person gravitate toward Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, or Michelangelo? According to Aaron, a classroom teacher by day and podcast host by night, your favourite Ninja Turtle reveals more about yo...

Episode Summary: In this bodacious episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast, hosts Aaron and Brash shell out their thoughts on the classic 1990 film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. They reminisce about their first encounters with...

Episode Summary: We explore the character arcs of Gabriel, Sammael/Michael, and the fallen angels. We analyze Gabriel's journey from righteous archangel to grappling with humanity, his relationships, and pivotal moments. Aaro...

Episode Summary: In this episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast , Aaron and Brash take a deep dive into Gabriel (2007), an Australian indie film that took a bold step into the fantasy action genre with a budget of just $200,00...

Episode Summary: In this episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast , Aaron and Brash continue their deep dive into Dragonheart (1996), exploring Einon and Bowen’s character arcs , the Spoiled King vs. Hero’s Journey tropes , and ...

(PART 1) Episode Summary: In this episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast , Aaron and Brash take a deep dive into Dragonheart (1996), the fantasy adventure that revolutionized CGI with its pioneering work on Draco, voiced by Se...

Episode Summary: In this episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast , Aaron and Brash are joined by Megan from Vigilante Vibes Podcast to break down Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). They explore whether the film’s many cameos were ...

Episode Summary: This week on The Fandom Portals Podcast , Aaron is joined by Ben Wright from Hot Takes Film Club to discuss 500 Days of Summer (2009). They break down the film’s nonlinear storytelling , the realism of Tom an...

Episode Summary: In this Portaleers Pick episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast , Aaron and Brash dive into the deeper themes of The Crow (1994). They explore character arcs, emotional depth, and what makes this film a lasting...

Episode Summary: In this Portaleers Pick episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast , Aaron and Brash explore The Crow (1994), the gothic cult classic directed by Alex Proyas and starring Brandon Lee . They discuss their first exp...