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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

PART TWO of the COMIC-CON episode! Amanda & Amber discuss being fangirls in a nerd environment, their chaotic first Comic-Con in 2013, meeting the Teen Wolf cast, their SDCC experiences over the years, Invader Con, and a chaotic fan experience they had with Netflix's ATLA. PART ONE: why they wanted to go to San Diego Comic-Con, Tumblr fandoms, Amanda’s Marvel Cinematic Universe’s origin story ONE DIRECTION part 1 & 2: the first half of our Summer Series!PATREON: 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 IRL fandom7:55 prepping for our first comic-con13:08 fangirls in a nerd environment17:30 Ballroom 2020:44 the reality of seeing actors on panels24:55 teen wolf panel28:07 teen wolf meet and greet37:12 teen wolf aftermath39:00 camping out for marvel in Hall H45:19 other panels (DC, ATLA, miraculous etc)50:42 invader con drama54:29 more antics at SDCC (tom hiddleston, new girl)1:03:42 ATLA FYC event1:14:30 outro

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

3 BLACK FANGIRLS WALK INTO A BAR… Amanda & Amber are joined by multitalented multifandom writer & comedian Rachel Pegram to discuss the very nature of what causes obsession: the importance of long TV seasons, the addictive qualities of Degrassi, the heartbreak of Doctor Who. Also discussed: Drake/Kendrick beef, Sex and the City, fandom gatekeeping, and One Direction.Follow Rachel: http://instagram.com/iamrachelpegram Tix to Rachel’s solo show TITTY MEAT 7/25: https://ucbcomedy.com/show/titty-meat-2/ Rachel’s weekly show SKIN CONTACT: https://www.instagram.com/skincontactshow/ SHOUTOUTSBlack People Love Paramore Podcast (Degrassi ep): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-people-love-degrassi-ft-jazzmyne-selorm/id1560947474?i=1000606554506 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 THE DAY I DIDN'T MEET ONE DIRECTION (short film): https://youtu.be/BsWOOxD29r4 TIMESTAMPS00:00 intro/rom coms 2:22 drake/kendrick beef7:11 steven moffat enemy #19:26 SEX AND THE CITY22:41 adults playing teens (euphoria, glee)25:35 final seasons of shows (scandal, SATC)28:40 what makes you obsessed?30:22 addictive qualities: DEGRASSI40:05 fangirl heartbreak: DOCTOR WHO54:56 how can you tell you’re about to fixate?59:04 WE NEED LONG SEASONS1:02:50 pirating & torrenting (SHERLOCK)1:07:08 rachel is truly multifandom1:07:50 astrology interlude1:11:40 AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER1:14:32 fandom gatekeeping (anime, video games, 1D)1:21:35 outro

Amanda & Amber get crossfaded to talk Glee’s nuanced place in history, their Glee backstories, rank every Glee song that they can remember (biased), and then assign Glee cast members to One Direction. Also discussed: Justin Bieber, Spider-Man, Sherlock for some reason.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 THE DAY I DIDN'T MEET ONE DIRECTION (short film): https://youtu.be/BsWOOxD29r4 TIMESTAMPS00:44 hard to respect men3:21 glee centering white men9:33 characters we loved12:50 our glee backstories23:17 justin bieber interlude26:06 emma stone, zendaya, & kirsten dunst 27:44 glee memories29:42 darren criss (+ sherlock)34:08 pre-ranking35:21 RANKING GLEE SONGS47:56 meeting dianna agron 53:20 RANKING RESUMES1:09:50 amanda’s interlude1:12:04 our glee libraries1:14:47 1D as glee cast