Fangirl Central

Amanda and Amber complete a MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE BRACKET to narrow down their TOP 4… and ultimately #1 MCU movie. They also recap their summer since San Diego Comic-Con, Deadpool and Wolverine, Marvel fatigue, and their subsequent Marvel re-activation.**To skip straight to MCU bracket: 35:02**Link to the bracket we used: ⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/11dRKXvHnwuqcDGQgmYhp1sW9Da1ISQ7f/view?usp=sharingPATREON: http://patreon.com/fangirlcentral for meeting Teen Wolf video, meeting Sebastian Stan video, Amber meeting Tom Holland vlogHOSTS: Amanda Layne Miller http://instagram.com/amandalaynemiller Amber Miller http://instagram.com/amberlmiller LISTEN: https://shows.acast.com/fangirlcentral FOLLOW: http://instagram.com/fangirl.central on Instagram, TikTok, + YouTubeLINKTREE: http://linktr.ee/fangirlcentral for live shows, news, + moreWEBSITE: https://fangirl-central.com THE DAY I DIDN'T MEET ONE DIRECTION (short film): https://youtu.be/BsWOOxD29r4 TIMESTAMPS00:00 our marvel set4:23 ranking disclaimers7:17 reactivation (comic-con & deadpool)12:45 marvel on the outs15:20 entertainment vs. art21:45 propaganda22:34 the lore is too complex27:40 1D & marvel29:34 DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE35:02 MCU BRACKET - ROUND 1 44:15 BLACK PANTHER47:30 INFINITY WAR51:31 our intense opinions54:50 MCU BRACKET - ROUND 257:07 CIVIL WAR vs. SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING1:03:00 MCU BRACKET - ROUND 3 1:04:00 CIVIL WAR vs. THE WINTER SOLDIER1:07:00 FINAL FOUR1:08:30 AVENGERS: ENDGAME vs. NO WAY HOME1:11:30 AVENGERS vs. THE WINTER SOLDIER1:14:22 final decisions1:23:14 show and tell / chaos1:32:00 outro

PATREON EP! our candid thoughts on One Direction 11 years after This is Usfull ep on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/111055828this one's more visual, so you can watch the free version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yVWBYZC6NvMThis is Us (2013) campfire scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amGGZhUtKUUTIMESTAMPS00:00 don’t be messy4:11 amber’s tumblr moodboard7:57 the breakup10:23 the aftermath/reunion?11:13 UH-OH12:56 rockstars14:08 REAL fangirl hours15:49 1D WAX FIGURESfull ONE DIRECTION episodes of Fangirl Central Podcast:PART ONE: https://youtu.be/su1P5ZUl7mA2011-2014 culture, neurodivergence in fandom, 5SOS, A & A's 1D origin storiesPART TWO: https://youtu.be/X1C4exAjW5Awhy One Direction, capitalism & boy bands, being a black fangirl, a potential 1D reunion, parasocial relationships, Larry shippersmore full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEs2Bly4Ph6eSiOZraEkclBsmgWbFKfhdStay tuned for The History of Boy Bands on Paramount+THE DAY I DIDN'T MEET ONE DIRECTION (short film): https://youtu.be/BsWOOxD29r4HOSTS:Amanda Layne Miller http://instagram.com/amandalaynemillerAmber Miller http://instagram.com/amberlmillerLISTEN: https://shows.acast.com/fangirlcentralFOLLOW: http://instagram.com/fangirl.central on Instagram, TikTok, + YouTubeLINKTREE: http://linktr.ee/fangirlcentral for live shows, news, + moreWEBSITE: https://fangirl-central.com

FROM THE FANGIRL VAULT: Continuing our summer series, it's our (first) AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER EPISODE!Originally released February 23, 2024.Ahead of watching its latest live action adaptation, Amanda and Amber attempt to cover the entirety of their shared favorite show, the greatest show of all time: AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER. Is Aang nonbinary? Can the sisters get through a season without sobbing? Is Zuko the hottest animated character ever? Yes. They tackle spirituality, which characters they ship, imperialism, and do an episode-by-episode speedrun… with a big announcement at the end.HOSTS: Amanda (@amandalaynemiller) + Amber Miller (@amberlmiller) PATREON: http://patreon.com/fangirlcentral for bonus contentFOLLOW: @fangirl.central on Instagram, TikTok, + YouTubeLINKTREE: http://linktr.ee/fangirlcentral for our short film, live shows, news, + moreSHOUTOUTSAmber’s senior quote: “Destiny is a funny thing. You never know how things are going to work out. But if you keep an open mind and open heart, I promise you will find your own destiny someday.” -Uncle IrohWholala: A Queer Doctor Who Podcast: https://linktr.ee/wholala-TIMESTAMPS00:00 intro2:37 season one & understanding war thru aang10:36 our ATLA origin story15:55 when we sobbed18:19 avatar fangirls19:13 azula & her downfall22:24 the elements & fire nation imperialism26:46 sokka’s necklace27:12 sokka’s obsessed with men30:53 deleting sokka’s sexism33:13 unhelpful sexism that they actually should delete36:11 is aang nonbinary?38:30 theorizing queerness in TV44:40 ATLA extended universe46:13 SHIPPING (anti-kataang & zutara; pro-sokka/suki)50:00 ZUKO = HOT53:12 zuko’s bald ponytail & aang’s hair55:04 would katara’s holy water work on zuko?57:45 ZUKO = HOT (tempered)1:01:23 fire nation losers1:03:32 [TW: genocide] dangers of fascism & colonialism1:10:19 the doctor & the avatar1:11:02 the chosen one trope1:15:50 the avatar & the firelord1:19:35 obsessed with the OG gaang1:21:51 AVATAR ROKU1:23:27 amanda sobs about the avatar1:25:05 ozai and iroh’s childhood1:25:30 ATLA’s spirituality & depth1:29:21 fantasy/sci-fi/animation disrespect & fandom vs. art1:32:59 too much to discuss1:35:15 live action questions1:36:54 sokka/katara sibling dynamic1:37:55 the gang don’t always win1:38:38 we always have the original show1:39:24 ATLA rewatch podcast announcement?!1:40:51 CHAOS EPISODE-BY-EPISODE SPEED RUN1:54:36 character appreciation1:56:22 flying bison reproduction1:57:24 QUOTES CRINGE-OFF1:59:37 outro

FROM THE FANGIRL VAULT: Continuing our summer series, it's our SPIDER-MAN episode!Originally released June 2, 2023.It is Amber's birthday. It is the release date of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. So of course we had to speak on one of Amber's top fandoms: Spider-Man. Amber's obsession with the Spider-Man suit, Tobey v. Andrew v. Tom, Peter Parker as a character, Miles Morales... and Amber finally reads The Letter. (P.S. It is also a day after Tom Holland's birthday.)To watch Amber's Spider-Man Homecoming Premiere vlog from 2017 where she meets Tom Holland, become a Fangirl Central PATRON! https://www.patreon.com/fangirlcentralHOSTS: Amanda (@amandalaynemiller) + Amber Miller (@amberlmiller) PATREON: http://patreon.com/fangirlcentral for bonus contentFOLLOW: @fangirl.central on Instagram, TikTok, + YouTubeLINKTREE: http://linktr.ee/fangirlcentral for our short film, live shows, news, + more

FROM THE FANGIRL VAULT: We're on Black People Love Paramore Podcast talking HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL this week, so we've decided to re-release one of our very first eps: DISNEY CHANNEL!Originally released March 31, 2023.Our BPLP episodeApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1560947474?i=1000664007043&at=1000lSDbSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4zDbws6lgfXmTz5h6PTs3a?si=A0YHDbdpQpeEcgu2HRkSuQYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YicYo_3wGYsAmanda and Amber are talking all things Disney Channel: wanting to be Hannah Montana (they're from Tennessee), Raven-Symoné's legacy, & the complexities behind how Disney Channel both empowered & disheartened them. Being a black fangirl is COMPLICATED Y'ALL. More info about their original musical revue DISNEY VORTEX in Los Angeles: https://fangirl-central.com/disney-vortexHOSTS: Amanda (@amandalaynemiller) + Amber Miller (@amberlmiller) PATREON: http://patreon.com/fangirlcentral for bonus contentFOLLOW: @fangirl.central on Instagram, TikTok, + YouTubeLINKTREE: http://linktr.ee/fangirlcentral for our short film, live shows, news, + moreWEBSITE: https://fangirl-central.com THE DAY I DIDN'T MEET ONE DIRECTION (short film): https://youtu.be/BsWOOxD29r4 

PART ONE of the COMIC-CON episode! Amanda & Amber discuss why they wanted to go to San Diego Comic-Con, the fandoms that led them there on Tumblr, and Amanda retells what it was like to be there during the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s beginnings. PART TWO: A&A's first Comic-Con, meeting the Teen Wolf cast, SDCC over the yearsEPISODES MENTIONED: ep #38 & 39 ONE DIRECTION part 1 & 2ep #27 AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDERep #25 fangirl fatigue, gender, & white boysep #14 no, i am your father (w/our dad)ep #12 spider-man.ep #11 the original fangirl (w/our mom)PATREON: http://patreon.com/fangirlcentral for meeting Sebastian Stan video, meeting teen wolf video, Amanda’s first music video (Sneakernight)THE DAY I DIDN'T MEET ONE DIRECTION (short film): https://youtu.be/BsWOOxD29r4 HOSTS: Amanda Layne Miller http://instagram.com/amandalaynemiller Amber Miller http://instagram.com/amberlmiller LISTEN: https://shows.acast.com/fangirlcentral FOLLOW: http://instagram.com/fangirl.central on Instagram, TikTok, + YouTubeLINKTREE: http://linktr.ee/fangirlcentral for live shows, news, + moreWEBSITE: https://fangirl-central.com TIMESTAMPS00:00 tumblr9:25 SDCC background13:35 why we wanted to go16:06 1D episode disclaimer20:14 sister fangirling 23:55 what comic-con means to us25:15 our first comic-con / teen wolf33:35 marvel34:25 no way home in theaters again42:37 amanda’s obsession with the MCU45:55 amanda’s MCU origin story50:40 what marvel used to be like53:37 og avengers reunite56:03 sebastian stan made me go to comic-con1:04:34 avengers tower fanfic1:06:20 we had to go.1:07:20 teen wolf… next time

PART TWO of the One Direction episode! In the second half, Amanda & Amber discuss: why One Direction, capitalism & boy bands, being a black fangirl, a potential 1D reunion, parasocial relationships, and controversial topics like Larry shippers. Sincerely, get into it.listen to PART ONE for: 2011-2014 culture, neurodivergence in fandom, 5SOS, A & A’s 1D origin storiesStay tuned for The History of Boy Bands on Paramount+THE DAY I DIDN'T MEET ONE DIRECTION (short film): https://youtu.be/BsWOOxD29r4 HOSTS: Amanda Layne Miller http://instagram.com/amandalaynemiller Amber Miller http://instagram.com/amberlmiller LISTEN: https://shows.acast.com/fangirlcentral PATREON: http://patreon.com/fangirlcentral for bonus contentFOLLOW: http://instagram.com/fangirl.central on Instagram, TikTok, + YouTubeLINKTREE: http://linktr.ee/fangirlcentral for live shows, news, + moreWEBSITE: https://fangirl-central.com TIMESTAMPS00:00 1D short1:52 Take Me Home tour7:15 why One Direction?13:52 what it was like (being black, the fandom)22:45 how we fangirl24:25 capitalism & fandom26:45 IF THERE WAS A REUNION?40:02 Jonas Brothers breakup & comeback44:22 being a fangirl46:28 1D was personal to ME52:23 parasocial relationships getting worse58:12 disclaimer59:00 amber’s texts1:00:02 Q&A from listeners1:13:27 controversial topics (larry, liam)1:22:51 wrap up

Well, it’s come to this. After months of bringing up One Direction in every single episode, Amanda & Amber finally dive into the boy band that defined their generation. First, they lay the groundwork of 2011-2014 culture and discuss neurodivergence in fangirling. Then, they retell their 1D origin stories and talk what it was like to be there. Also discussed: 5 Seconds of Summer, Jonas Brothers, Justin Bieber, Teen Wolf, San Diego Comic-Con.PART TWO: REUNION? WHAT IS IT ABOUT THESE BOYS? THE FUTURE…Stay tuned for The History of Boy Bands on Paramount+THE DAY I DIDN'T MEET ONE DIRECTION (short film): https://youtu.be/BsWOOxD29r4 MEETING Daniel Radcliffe: https://youtu.be/iVO-vxu2UiQ?si=ffoFJRt_SEZlKYPC Harrison Webb’s WMYB cover: if anyone can find this please send it to us lolHOSTS: Amanda Layne Miller http://instagram.com/amandalaynemiller Amber Miller http://instagram.com/amberlmiller LISTEN: https://shows.acast.com/fangirlcentral PATREON: http://patreon.com/fangirlcentral for bonus contentFOLLOW: http://instagram.com/fangirl.central on Instagram, TikTok, + YouTubeLINKTREE: http://linktr.ee/fangirlcentral for live shows, news, + moreWEBSITE: https://fangirl-central.com TIMESTAMPS00:00 intro2:00 Teen Wolf (2013 is in the air)7:10 masking fandom at school11:17 fandom summers (2011-2014)15:22 5SOS = SUMMER20:06 Michael girlsONE DIRECTION23:00 1D vs 5SOS27:10 neurodivergence in fandom34:05 LETS EXAMINE38:55 amber coping w/the breakup42:21 REWIND: Jonas Brothers50:12 Justin Bieber interlude51:12 Jonas Brothers breakup/Justin Bieber goes bad53:12 One Direction: christian deprogramming53:55 THE BEGINNING: AMBER (Harrison Webb)58:20 we saw the beginning1:01:46 gossip at school1:04:56 ramping up: Up All Night & iCarly1:06:19 YouTube rabbit hole: Nickelodeon documentary1:10:00 fandom ACTIVATED1:14:08 THE BEGINNING: AMANDA (K-Pop on Tumblr)1:16:18 amber’s activation according to amanda1:21:36 AMBER CONVERTS AMANDA (Rock Me)1:24:22 amanda’s unfortunate 1D equivalent1:25:21 WHY 1D/REFLECTION… Pt. 2 preview1:28:20 outro