Category: Fandom

Does Fame in Fandom Create a Perfect Life?

6/23/2021

We all tend to think that celebrities have a perfect life full of fame and perks. However, that's not always the case. You may know Stephanie Nadolny as the voice of Gohan and Kid Goku on Dragon Ball Z. She was building the perfect life in music, voiceover and family when a series of events turned her world into a life of doubt, depression, alcohol and health issues.

Listen as she tells her story and shares how she changed her life for the better.

1:00 Scott asks who is going back to the cinema already and discusses his excitement level for some upcoming movies
6:10 Scott talks about being thankful for TV and streaming services during this time without cinemas
9:20 Scott introduces today’s question
11:30 Discussion with Stephanie Nadolny begins
12:55 What made Stephanie decide to pursue voice acting and when did that start?
19:30 Stephanie tells the story of how she landed the Dragon Ball roles
22:56 How did landing that role change Stephanie’s way of living?
30:18 Scott asks Stephanie about some curve balls that life threw at her, specifically losing her mother at a young age
38:53 Stephanie talks about some more recent challenges
46:14 Stephanie mentions being suicidal
47:40 Stephanie talks about seeking treatment for her alcohol addiction
50:54 Scott shares some of his journey, specifically seeking help for his tinnitus
1:01:58 Scott and Stephanie both talk about not being ashamed to seek help
1:03:30 Stephanie talks about being an advocate for mental health awareness and her newfound purpose in helping others who are struggling
1:09:20 Stephanie shares what she’s up to these days and what she hopes to do in the next few years

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Fan Behaviors and Toy Exclusives

7/20/2020

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This week, San Diego Comic-Con goes virtual via SDCC at Home! Despite no in-person sessions or gatherings, you're still finding announcements for toy "exclusives".

How is that going to work?
What constitutes a real "convention exclusive"?
What has been announced for Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Power Rangers, Masters of the Universe, TMNT and others?

Loryn Stone (Toy Wizards) is here to discuss what's happening with toy exclusives in a virtual convention season.

Then, Nerd Contributors Dan Zehr (Coffee With Kenobi) and Britni Lamb (TipsByBrit) join Scott to discuss fan reactions, behaviors and influences.

How much should franchises and studios listen to fan feedback?
Where's are the lines drawn between fair/unfair criticism and demands?
What have fans gotten right and wrong in the past?

Join us for an episode of toys and fandom!

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Does Fame in Fandom Create a Perfect Life?

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