The Fandom Apprentice

Even the biggest nerds haven't seen it all- join Ryn and Sam on a guided journey through classic media that shaped our childhoods. A nostalgic romp for lifelong fans, and a perfect companion for anyone starting a fandom journey of their own. New episodes every other Tuesday! Season 3: Make the jump to hyperspace and join us in a galaxy far far away as we explore Star Wars! Sifting through the expansive universe of material, Ryn has constructed a machete order for Sam's first trip through the galaxy designed to cause maximum emotional damage. Along the way, we'll dive deeper into historical contexts, influences, visual and audio choices, and the world that Star Wars has grown into over the last 50 years! Season 2: We leave Middle Earth and head for the Corporation Rim with The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells! We follow everyone's favorite heartless killing machine that just wants to watch Space Netflix through a queernormative world where capitalism is always the bad guy, sarcasm and snark abound, and the starships have Opinions! Season 1: a queer reading of the Lord of the Rings novels! We dive deep into this famously dense series with Ryn as our guide, examining Tolkien's historical and mythological influences, concocting our own theories on Hobbit masculinity, and speculating about what exactly Aragorn has going on under his tunic.

The Fandom Apprentice is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 75 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Fandom Apprentice, a arts show with 75 episodes published.

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  Episode #12

  Ep 3.12- Scoundrels, Villains, and Viruses, Oh My!

  Aug 19, 20261h 31mS3

  We continue our journey through the Clone Wars with the back half of season 1, focusing on such topics as villain monologues, Jedi Get-Along Shirts, misogyny by design, stacked guest casts, and bad science!  Covers Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1 Episode 11 Dooku Captured, Episode 12 The Gungan General, Episode 13 Jedi Crash, Episode 14 Defenders of Peace, Episode 15 Trespass, Episode 17 Blue Shadow Virus, Episode 18 Mystery of the Thousand Moons, Episode 19 Storm Over Ryloth, Episode 20 Innocents of Ryloth, and Episode 21 Liberty on Ryloth (2008)

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  Episode #11

  Ep 3.11- If We Were A Star Wars Character, They'd Name Us Naf Mod Pren'tice

  Aug 4, 20261h 39mS3

  Ryn's super disjointed watch order at its finest! The earliest (chronological) Clone Wars episodes were released way out of order, but we'll do our best to make sense of it all! Topics include animation issues, Anakin's attachments/rogue tendencies, Anakin and Padme's relationship, Star Wars character names, hot Jedi Masters, the overconfidence/incompetence of evil, and, much to Sam's displeasure, Jar Jar Binks.  Covers Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008-2014) Season 3 Episode 3 Supply Lines, Season 1 Episodes 1-10, Ambush, The Malevolence Arc, Rookies, Downfall of a Droid, Duel of the Droids, Bombad Jedi, Cloak of Darkness, and Lair of Grievous 3:3 Supply Lines, 1:1-10 Ambush, The Malevolence Arc, Rookies, Downfall of a Droid, Duel of the Droids, Bombad Jedi, Cloak of Darkness, and Lair of Grievous

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  Episode #10

  Ep 3.10- Welcome to Paradise, Rockjumpers

  Jul 21, 20261h 35mS3

  Hello my Punky Muffins! On today's episode, Ryn introduces Sam to everyone's favorite child soldier, Ahsoka Tano! In addition, we cover such topics as the misogyny inherent in the system, the marketing genius that came up with the concept of little wrinkly green alien babies, Kevin Kiner's absolutely incredible soundtrack, Obi-Wan and Ventress's flirt-fighting, and (unintentional?) homophobia! Covers Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)

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  Episode #9

  Ep 3.9- Sympathy for the Devil

  Jul 6, 20261h 35mS3

  <p>Join Ryn and Sam as we dive headfirst into Star Wars Animation starting with Tales of the Jedi (the Dooku focused episodes) to add some dimensions to our villain, before we jump into the Clone Wars with some early chronological episodes! Topics of discussion include cloning, janissaries, and Dooku's moments of doubt and pain! </p><p><br></p><p>Covers Tales of the Jedi (2022) episodes 2, 3, and 4: "Justice", "Choices", and "The Sith Lord", followed by Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) 3:1 Clone Cadets, 2:16 Cat and Mouse, and 1:16 Hidden Enemy.</p>

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  Episode #9

  Ep 3.9- Sympathy for the Devil

  Jul 6, 20261h 35mS3

  Join Ryn and Sam as we dive headfirst into Star Wars Animation starting with Tales of the Jedi (the Dooku focused episodes) to add some dimensions to our villain, before we jump into the Clone Wars with some early chronological episodes! Topics of discussion include cloning, janissaries, and Dooku's moments of doubt and pain!&nbsp; Covers Tales of the Jedi (2022) episodes 2, 3, and 4: "Justice", "Choices", and "The Sith Lord", followed by Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) 3:1 Clone Cadets, 2:16 Cat and Mouse, and 1:16 Hidden Enemy.

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