Do you often find yourself becoming insta-BFFs with folks who understand your fascination with your favorite character, comic, or show? Join Dr. Vanessa Hintz (she/her), Geek psychologist and pop culture enthusiast, as she provides expert analysis on community and belonging in fandom. Take a deep dive into the psyche of pop culture with discussions of the impact our favorite stories have on our individual identities, relationships, and ways of being.
Umm...About That!
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34 episodes
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Do you often find yourself becoming insta-BFFs with folks who understand your fascination with your favorite character, comic, or show? Join Dr. Vanessa Hintz (she/her), Geek psychologist and pop culture enthusiast, as she provides expert analysis on community and belonging in fandom. Take a deep dive into the psyche of pop culture with discussions of the impact our favorite stories have on our individual identities, relationships, and ways of being.
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Recent Episodes
January 8, 2026
EPISODE 34: Pennywise is scary. The people of Derry–HORRIFYING.
<p>What if IT was never the scariest thing about IT? In this episode, Dr. Vanessa breaks down <strong>Season 1 of HBO’s IT: Welcome to Derry</strong> and why the real horror isn’t just Pennywise, but the town itself — where fear, racism, power, and conformity create monsters long before the clown shows up. Spoilers abound, opinions are loud, and yes… we’re talking The Black Spot, the Hanlons, and all the sinister tension, because this show… *chef’s kiss*</p>
January 17, 2025
EPISODE 33: Basgiath Breakdown: Iron Flame
<p>Dr. Vanessa is very much still in her #RomantasyEra, and following up her two-part discussion of Fourth Wing with a critical analysis of Iron Flame - the second in the Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros. This book has even more angst, shenanigans, and pearl-clutching moments than the first! This discussion focuses on the intricate dynamics of grief and loss, trust and relationships, as well as empowerment. And…the complexities of human emotion Rebecca has written in these pages…. *chef’s kiss*</p>
May 24, 2024
EPISODE 32: Basgiath Breakdown: Fourth Wing - PART II
<p>And the conversation about Violet, Xaden, and them CONTINUES! Join Dr. Vanessa in the conclusion of her analysis of the phenomenal <em>Fourth Wing</em> by Rebecca Yarros. Topics include our two powerful prodigies - Violet and Xaden - and their journeys to overcoming adversity, all while balancing love, power, and expectations. Dr. Vanessa focuses on elements of their stories that speak to our everyday experiences. Whether we’re riders, scribes, or just “regular folk” - we are infinite!</p>
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