Friday, October 24, 2025

The Fandomentalist Observes the Curative/Transformative Dichotomy

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Gretchen, Julia, and Kylie welcome fellow editor (ellow feditor) Elizabeth to the show, to chat about the new Star Wars trailer and that ongoing tension of curative and transformative fandom engagement.

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Episode Breakdown:

  • 0:00 – Fandom news
  • 13:50 – Star Wars pooped a trailer!
  • 27:25 – Penultimate adaptational maxim
  • 42:10 – Canon compliance or transformative?

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    Kylie is a Managing Editor at The Fandomentals on a mission to slay all the tropes. She has a penchant for complex familial dynamics and is easily pleased when authors include in-depth business details.

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