Subculture Wars
Subculture Wars
Subculture Wars
Internet drama and emotional trauma… this is Subculture Wars! Join hosts Jon and Robin as they explore the petty, the bleak, and the downright absurd drama lurking beneath the surface of even the most placid of fandoms.
Episode 5: Transformers- Definitely More than Meets the Eye
In honor of Mother's Day, Robin spent some quality time with her daugher discussing the unexpected profundity of a universe populated with alien robots in disguise. She also discovered the Motherlode of Transformers online fandom beef and presented Jon with the story of Raksha, an OG G-1 fandom queen. (Please excuse the couple of audio quirks as Robin ventured out on her own without her genius producer and sound engineer for part of this recording.)
May 13, 2024
1 hr 17 min
Episode 4: Earth Day Extravaganza Featuring The Silver Surfer
For Earth Day, Robin and Jon reflect on the biggest threat to civilization as we know it. No, it's not climate change; it's women existing in action movies. Gross!
Apr 22, 2024
56 min
Eclipse Bonus Episode- Swirl Talk 901 Crossover
If you need more Patrick to get you through the day, check out this spooky episode of his podcast Swirl Talk 901. Sheena Barnett discusses ghosts- ghost tours, ghost sightings, and even a little ghost hunting. Robin is there, too, in her first ever podcast appearance. Take a peek into the expanding multi-verse of TJB Production Group. No special glasses required!
Apr 8, 2024
52 min
Episode 3: Twilight Fights with Patrick
Jon and Robin are joined by Patrick from Swirl Talk 901 to discuss controversy in the Twilight franchise and fandom. Patrick loves Twilight; Robin does not. But they can always find common ground with things they can hate together.
Apr 8, 2024
58 min
Episode 2: Disney Adults Part 2
In the second part of our first full episode, we talk to Jon's charming wife Becca, former Disney cast member and current Disney Adult. It's a mostly fun walk through the theme park from an insider's perspective. Links to articles referenced in Part 1 and Part 2: https://www.sfgate.com/disneyland/article/Disneyland-has-toxic-online-fans-16532319.php https://mickeyvacations.com/Articles/2019WDWFacts.htm (Trigger warning for brief mention of child abuse.)
Mar 18, 2024
1 hr 35 min
Episode 1: Disney Adults Part 1
Grown-up Disney fans are having tantrums in the parks, and the Vintage Disneyland Facebook group might be the scariest place on Earth. But mostly Jon just really, really loves Walt Disney World and Robin... does not.
Mar 11, 2024
1 hr 7 min
Introducing Subculture Wars
Welcome to the front lines of the Subculture Wars! In our introductory episode, we get to know Robin and Jon, the fandoms they represent, and the many directions the show is headed. Join us as we march into the vast wasteland of the Subculture Wars.
Mar 1, 2024
38 min