IN THIS EPISODE…

We’re all fans of something. Whether it is comics, sports, film, video games or what have you - there is a core passion that exists within us all. What happens when that passion meets toxicity? Over the last few years, these very fandoms have becoming increasingly toxic. From death threats, sexual harassment and cyber bullying, we’ve arrived at the age of toxic fandom. Whether we want to admit it or not. Through the lens of the 1990 film, Misery, we breakdown, define what toxic fandom is, what our own experiences with it have been, how to debunk its toxicity and more. E-Man, of E-Man’s Movie Reviews (https://bit.ly/304guest), joins us to talk about Annie Wilkes’ personification of toxic fandom and the incredible job Kathy Bates did in bringing her to life. Plus, we have special musical guest: We are Victory (https://bit.ly/319music)!

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Victims and Villains is written Josh "Captain Nostalgia" Burkey (and produced by), Caless Davis, Dan Rockwood, & Brandon Miller. Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal) & Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here to join today!