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Hosted by lifelong fangirl sisters and comedy duo Amanda and Amber Miller, Fangirl Central asks the question, "HOW IS BEING A FANGIRL CENTRAL TO YOUR IDENTITY?" In other words, what do your fandoms say about you as an artist and a person? New episodes every other Friday. Theme music by White Noise and Amber Olivia. Edited by Rachel DeForest. Cover art by SAMK. HOSTS: Amanda (@amandalaynemiller) + Amber Miller (@amberlmiller) PATREON: http://patreon.com/fangirlcentral for bonus content FOLLOW ...
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Amanda and Amber are joined by writer & comedian Zavior Phillips to talk about KIDS TV! They talk about how children’s television has influenced Zavior’s comedy, his musical family, his brief stint as a mid-south celebrity, how Spongebob was banned from his house, and then play a Good Burger guessing game. Also discussed: Yo Gabba Gabba, Backyardig…
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IT’S MY SCENE, MY SCENE. YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN? Amanda and Amber talk My Scene: the main girls, the fashion, the vibes, the boys. They rank the movies (Jammin in Jamaica, Masquerade Madness, and My Scene Goes Hollywood), rank the iconic music, guess their signs, and discuss how it all relates to Blackness and girlhood in the early 2000s. Our BARBIE …
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Amanda and Amber are joined by host of Black People Love Paramore Podcast Sequoia Holmes to talk all things CHEETAH GIRLS! We talk Raven-Symoné raising a generation of Black fangirls, female friendship & empowerment, assign the girls’ big 3 astrology charts, and then rank the songs and movies. Also discussed: Disney Channel, Kenny Ortega, and poten…
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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.googl…
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PATREON EP! our candid thoughts on One Direction 11 years after This is Us full ep on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/111055828 this one's more visual, so you can watch the free version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yVWBYZC6NvM This is Us (2013) campfire scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amGGZhUtKUU TIMESTAMPS 00:00 don’t be messy 4:11 a…
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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 nonbin…
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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 Pa…
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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, Aman…
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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 episode Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1560947474?i=1000664007043&at=1000lSDb Spotify: https://open.sp…
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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 years EPISODES MENTIONED: ep …
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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…
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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 …
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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,…
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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 h…
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Amanda & Amber are joined by comedian, writer, podcaster Rachel Kaly about her Timothée Chalamet obsession: gender envy, Rachel’s Timmy (twink) to Justin Bieber (lesbian) gender spectrum, & how she met him. Also discussed: Austin Butler in Dune, Zendaya in Dune, Sex and the City, & MORE. (note: this was recorded pre-Challengers came out) Follow Rac…
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Amanda & Amber are joined by friends and performers Hayden Johnson & Jordan Jones to discuss SUPERSTARDOM: what makes a star, our favorite media that depicts the road to stardom, making yourself smaller for fake friends, and the dehumanization of being put on a pedestal while being black & excellent. Also discussed: Zendaya, The Greatest Showman, C…
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BONUS EP this week so Amanda & Amber can talk about CHALLENGERS for an hour: Zendaya, bisexuality, the throuple, Zendaya, black girl magic/the superwoman effect vs. white boy privilege, the beauty of cinema, and Zendaya. (1st 10 minutes-ish is intro and then we get into Challengers for the rest of the ep!) HOSTS: Amanda Layne Miller http://instagra…
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It’s the beginning of the AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER rewatch series! Amanda & Amber discuss spoiler culture, the ATLA live action, & some TikTok controversy before they get into The Boy in the Iceberg & The Avatar Returns from the original ATLA: genius Gaang character setup, crying over intertwined destinies, Zukka headcanons, meeting Jack DeSena &…
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Amanda & Amber are joined by friends Caitlan Moore & Sunny Zimmerman to talk fanfiction, exploring gender & sexuality through fictional characters, & reality TV… all subjects related to LBJ The Play, directed by Caitlan & written/starring Sunny as President Lyndon B. Johnson. SEE LBJ THE PLAY in the NETFLIX IS A JOKE FESTIVAL May 3rd @ 7pm @ Dynast…
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Amanda and Amber are joined by friend, comedian, and actor Zay Dante to talk movies, musicals, and movie musicals. Also discussed: Madame Web, Austin Butler, theater kids, anti-cringe, & our society’s discomfort with earnestness. Follow Zay: http://tiktok.com/@zayydante http://instagram.com/zaydante HOSTS: Amanda Layne Miller http://instagram.com/a…
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Amanda & Amber are joined by their friend, writer and comedian Danika Lyle, to talk all about THE MUPPETS as comedians, cultural commentators, real celebrities, and true artists. Also discussed: trying to impress fanboys, YouTube sketch groups, and making art just to hang out. Follow Danika on instagram: @danika.lyle HOSTS: Amanda (@amandalaynemill…
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Professional fangirl and writer Allegra Rosenberg joins Amanda & Amber for an academic conversation where they truly intellectualize fandom. They talk Tumblr, the origins of shipping/fanfic/fan vidding, finding fandom community, media vs. band fandom, and the book Allegra is currently writing on fandom history in the last 200 years FANDOM FOREVER (…
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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 chara…
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BARBIE EPISODE! Amanda and Amber rewatched the unhinged Barbie animated movies they grew up watching (Princess and the Pauper, Rapunzel, etc.) and analyzed how Barbie movies idealize white femininity, and how the Barbie THEY know differentiates from BARBIE (2023). if you haven’t seen any of the Barbie animated movies here’s a brief recap to get the…
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Amanda & Amber get into getting queerbaited by Marvel, craving the desire of white men, toxicity vs. nuance in fandom, and their experiences with Fangirl Fatigue. Also discussed: Doctor Who 60th, celeb sightings, gender in Our Flag Means Death, Justin Bieber stomping. HOSTS: Amanda (@amandalaynemiller) + Amber Miller (@amberlmiller) PATREON: http:/…
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Amber Olivia — singer/songwriter, the voice and lyrics behind the Fangirl Central theme song, and our lifelong hometown friend — joins us to talk ALL THINGS BEYONCÉ and how she has completely changed the course of Amber’s life and career. With a dash of Twilight. HOSTS: Amanda (@amandalaynemiller) + Amber Miller (@amberlmiller) PATREON: http://patr…
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Amanda and Amber talk the winners of the AO3 shipping bracket, going to Harryween, and then sob over the Our Flag Means Death S2 Finale, discussing things like writers’ choices vs. fan reactions, the dangers of success, and creating alter egos. HOSTS: Amanda (@amandalaynemiller) + Amber Miller (@amberlmiller) PATREON: http://patreon.com/fangirlcent…
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LISTEN TO THE REST OF THIS EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-podcast-91722618 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Amanda and Amber celebrate the holiday season, read excerpts from the Blood Type chapter from Twilight that was missing from the movies, flip through their DVD booklet which leads to the direct line from Warm Bodies to Good Omens/O…
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WE TALK IT THREW AS A CREW. we’re talking our flag means death s2 e1-3, how we process emotions through high concept worlds and characters, the archive of our own (ao3) shipping bracket drama, & boundaries with media consumption. 🏴‍☠️💜 *OFMD S2 SPOILER CENTRAL* 16:38 & beyond (+trigger warning: character suicidal ideation) HOSTS: Amanda (@amandalay…
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Pop artist Amelia Moore joins us to talk about her One Direction concert & imagine days, how growing up homeschooled and religious affected her artistry, and what it means to be a fangirl artist with fangirls of her own now! 🧡🤘🏾 HOSTS: Amanda (@amandalaynemiller) + Amber Miller (@amberlmiller) PATREON: http://patreon.com/fangirlcentral for bonus co…
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ALERT! AMBER STARTED WATCHING DOCTOR WHO! Also discussed: Joe Jonas & Sophie Turner (…), our JoBros concert experience, Chris Evans and our decade-long obsession with the Winter Soldier, & the most unhinged game of FMK while the set falls apart around us. HOSTS: Amanda (@amandalaynemiller) + Amber Miller (@amberlmiller) PATREON: http://patreon.com/…
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In this ep, Amanda & Amber talk Beyoncé fomo, Zendaya, Josh Hutcherson v. Tom Holland, TMNT, & the loneliness of being a fangirl. Oh, and mere hours away from seeing the Jonas Brothers sing every single song they know, A&A challenge them to a dance battle. HOSTS: Amanda (@amandalaynemiller) + Amber Miller (@amberlmiller) PATREON: http://patreon.com…
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This week, Amanda & Amber talk MILEY, OFMD, STANK MEN & FANFIC, LESBIAN DOUBLE STANDARDS, AND THE ROAD FROM QUEER TRAUMA/QUEERBAITING TO QUEER REPRESENTATION! Edited by Rachel DeForest. HOSTS: Amanda (@amandalaynemiller) + Amber Miller (@amberlmiller) PATREON: http://patreon.com/fangirlcentral for bonus content FOLLOW: @fangirl.central on Instagram…
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In truly the rawest episode yet, Amanda & Amber are talking reality tv, celebrity culture, the DANGER of parasocial relationships, their sister dynamic, and how fangirling has truly helped them heal from childhood. GET INTO IT! HOSTS: Amanda (@amandalaynemiller) + Amber Miller (@amberlmiller) PATREON: http://patreon.com/fangirlcentral for bonus con…
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UPDATE EP! Amanda and Amber get into SDCC, Barbie, Zayn’s new era, Amber’s Degrassi renaissance, and Amanda cannot stop talking about David Tennant, Good Omens, and Doctor Who. HOSTS: Amanda (@amandalaynemiller) + Amber Miller (@amberlmiller) PATREON: http://patreon.com/fangirlcentral for bonus content FOLLOW: @fangirl.central on Instagram, TikTok,…
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Today Amanda and Amber speak to comedian Hayden Johnson about yes, Harry Potter. Hayden gets into how Harry Potter made her MORE gay & trans even in spite of its creator’s bigotry, musical theater, being a stand-up comedy fangirl, and finally the three fangirls fancast Harry Potter with all queer actors. Follow Hayden's comedy: @_hayden_johnson HOS…
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Amanda and Amber are joined by THEIR DAD Andre Miller this Father's Day weekend to talk his Star Wars, Prince, & Marvel obsessions, father/daughter trips to the comic book store, and favorite family fandom stories. It's a RIOT! Come see Amanda, Amber, and both parents in DISNEY VORTEX musical revue TONIGHT 6/16 @ 10pm in LA! http://elysiantheater.c…
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Today Amanda & Amber talk to the Future President of Scooby-Doo herself: Kristin Wallace, a comedian (solo show: WHITE TIME), writer (BABY SHARK), and streamer whose fandom is as multifaceted as her career. This episode covers A LOT: Cartoon Network vs. Nickelodeon, Scooby-Doo, Pokémon, the shame of liking white men, white face on roleplay forums, …
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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 …
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FULL VIDEO EP ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-podcast-83601084 SURPRISE! EXCLUSIVE BONUS EP! we accidentally recorded a full length podcast episode high as hell on amber’s balcony. THIS IS AMBER'S POP CULTURE HOUR, where amber educates amanda on bits of pop culture via a chaotic watch party comprised of: calling out suite life on …
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Amanda & Amber's musical revue DISNEY VORTEX is returning to the Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, starting Thurs May 25th at 5:30 PM! Get into it! TICKETS HERE: https://www.elysiantheater.com/disneyvortex About the show: Join real-life sisters Amanda and Amber Miller as they sing, dance, and jazz square their way through the DISNEY VORTEX! In this a…
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Amanda and Amber are joined by THEIR MOM Veronica Cherry this Mother's Day weekend to talk their chaotic family fangirl stories & celebrity encounters, her 80s fandoms, her current fandoms, & the origins of A & A's fangirling (spoiler: Veronica had something to do with it). Tomorrow and Tonight is built by fans, for fans. If you’ve ever wanted to l…
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Charmee Taylor (AKA Bi Astrology) joins Amanda and Amber on this Scorpio full moon lunar eclipse (take care of yourselves) to talk Degrassi, 90s Disney/Nick, and all things bisexual, astrology, and FANGIRL! Follow Charmee on insta for more Bi Astrology! http://instagram.com/bi_astrology HOSTS: Amanda (@amandalaynemiller) + Amber Miller (@amberlmill…
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Juliette Goglia (THAT'S SO RAVEN, HANNAH MONTANA, EASY A) joins Amanda and Amber to discuss her time as a child actor on Disney Channel, the complexities of the Taylor Swift/Harry Styles fandoms, and how crucial it is to be your own fangirl. HOSTS: Amanda (@amandalaynemiller) + Amber Miller (@amberlmiller) PATREON: http://patreon.com/fangirlcentral…
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Amanda's college roommate (and former Niall Horan drag king) Esty joins us to talk about Spongebob, Disney Adults, One Direction, & how fangirling helped her pivot in her career! Follow Esty's art instagram! http://instagram.com/estycreates See Amanda & Amber's musical revue DISNEY VORTEX! https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/disneyvortex052523 HOS…
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In Part 2 of ranking their fandoms, Amanda and Amber rank their TOP 5 FANDOMS. CHAOS ENSUES! HOSTS: Amanda (@amandalaynemiller) + Amber Miller (@amberlmiller) PATREON: http://patreon.com/fangirlcentral for bonus content FOLLOW: @fangirl.central on Instagram, TikTok, + YouTube LINKTREE: http://linktr.ee/fangirlcentral for our short film, live shows,…
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Amber's college roommate (and former Zayn Malik drag king) Tianna joins us to talk about One Direction, her OG Cody Simpson days, & how fangirling is essential to her creativity! Follow Tianna's art instagram: http://instagram.com/tianna.png See Amanda & Amber's musical revue DISNEY VORTEX! https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/disneyvortex052523 HO…
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Amanda 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. For more, catch their original musical revue DISNEY VORTEX this May & June in Los Angeles! …
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Dylan Adler (Late Late Show, Comedy Central, Vulture) joins Amanda and Amber to talk about his obsession with musical theater & comedy, gay yearning, and of course his show-stopping Lin-Manuel Miranda impression. Follow Dylan: @dylanadler_ HOSTS: Amanda (@amandalaynemiller) + Amber Miller (@amberlmiller) PATREON: http://patreon.com/fangirlcentral f…
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Amanda and Amber attempt to rank their Top 10 Fandoms. It is one of the biggest challenges of their fangirl careers. HOSTS: Amanda (@amandalaynemiller) + Amber Miller (@amberlmiller) PATREON: http://patreon.com/fangirlcentral for bonus content FOLLOW: @fangirl.central on Instagram, TikTok, + YouTube LINKTREE: http://linktr.ee/fangirlcentral for our…
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