Star Wars Review: Obi-Wan Kenobi – Episode 6

by Miller C. Lashbrook Now, this is Star Wars! This episode feels like a perfect marriage of what the previous five episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi have been with the best aspects of Revenge of the Sith. You get the tension and story of the cycles of trauma, but you also get potential for expansion atContinue reading “Star Wars Review: Obi-Wan Kenobi – Episode 6”

Pop Culture Fae Podcast – Episode 2: Gay Disney Dads

Alright fae folk, episode 2 of the Pop Culture Fae Podcast is here! In this episode I talk to my fiancĂ©, Zach Marion, about the Disney trope of “Gay Dad” characters. You can listen to this episode and the first episode now on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.

Wiccan and Hulkling: My OTP

by Miller C. Lashbrook If you are not familiar with the initialism OTP, it stands for One True Pairing. The terms is used in fandom conversation, shipping culture in particular, that is used to refer to a fiction couple, canon or not, that an individual is extremely fond of discussing, viewing, and reading about. ThisContinue reading “Wiccan and Hulkling: My OTP”

Weekly Writing Update: June 17 2022

by Miller C. Lashbrook This past week has been quite the productive week for me overall, but especially as a writer. Last Thursday, I submitted a short story I have been holding onto for quite a while for review with a literary magazine. This should take some time to hear back, but I have alwaysContinue reading “Weekly Writing Update: June 17 2022”

Star Wars Review: Obi-Wan Kenobi – Episode 5

by Miller C. Lashbrook My initial thought of this episode as I finished watching it was that it is the best episode since the premiere. The way that this episode builds tension, raises the stakes, and pushes the narrative forward was leaps and bounds above the previous episodes. It seems like episodes 2-4 were buildingContinue reading “Star Wars Review: Obi-Wan Kenobi – Episode 5”

MCU Review: Ms. Marvel – Episode 2

by Miller C. Lashbrook If the first episode of Ms. Marvel set the charming tone for the series, this episode leans into it. This show continues to combine the vibe of Spider-Man: Homecoming, Lizzie Maguire, and Love, Simon into one show that is endearing and sweet. I want to have these characters as friends orContinue reading “MCU Review: Ms. Marvel – Episode 2”

The Podcasting Process – The Beginning

by Miller C. Lashbrook If you have not seen, I have officially launched the Pop Culture Fae Podcast (see link below for post regarding my first episode). I thought that it would be fun for me and informative for others if I make occasional blog posts about my process of creating the Pop Culture FaeContinue reading “The Podcasting Process – The Beginning”

Pop Culture Fae Podcast – Episode 1: What is Pop Culture Fae?

It is official! I have launched the Pop Culture Fae Podcast to share this space with even more folks. You can listen to my first episode now on Anchor, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

Star Wars Review: Obi-Wan Kenobi – Episodes 1-4

by Miller C. Lashbrook Let me first begin with my overall thoughts of the show so far. It is so nice to be spending time with Obi-Wan Kenobi again. Seeing an Obi-Wan that bridges the gap between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope is so interesting. This is not a show about moreContinue reading “Star Wars Review: Obi-Wan Kenobi – Episodes 1-4”

Life Update: June 11 2022 – Am I Crazy Enough to Start a Podcast?

by Miller C. Lashbrook So, hear me out… I have this blog, I am trying to write more often (scripts, blogs, and fiction), and I am planning to switch from teaching to working in film. On top of all of that, am I also crazy enough to start a Pop Culture Fae Podcast? Yes…? So,Continue reading “Life Update: June 11 2022 – Am I Crazy Enough to Start a Podcast?”