The Fandom Nexus
The Fandom Nexus

The Fandom Nexus

Jeremy "Spider-Pan"

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Welcome to The Fandom Nexus, where fandoms unite! Hosted by Jeremy Shields, this podcast is your gateway into the worlds of movies, games, animation, sci-fi, retro pop culture, and more—all through a family-friendly lens. Whether you grew up with Saturday morning cartoons or you're diving into the latest superhero blockbuster, The Fandom Nexus blends nostalgia, news, reviews, interviews, and fun commentary that brings fans of all ages together.Join us each week as we explore the stories that shaped us, talk with the creators who inspire us, and celebrate the joy of being a fan. Because in this nexus, everyone belongs.#GeekPodcast, #PopCulturePodcast, #DisneyFanPodcast, #NostalgiaPodcast, #FamilyFriendlyGeek, #FandomCulture, #80sCartoons, #90sCartoons, #SuperheroPodcast, #SciFiFans, #StarWarsFans, #MarvelPodcast, #DCPodcast

Recent Episodes

501 A Christmas Carol Part One
DEC 23, 2025
501 A Christmas Carol Part One
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol comes to life on The Fandom Nexus in this special multi-part holiday presentation.In Part One, Jeremy narrates as podcast friends step into the roles of Dickens’ iconic characters, beginning with Marley’s Ghost and continuing through Stave Two: The Ghost of Christmas Past. From Scrooge’s cold-hearted beginnings to the memories that shaped him, this faithful reading honors the original text exactly as written.Special thanks to our friends at Retro Rewind Podcast for joining us in this project and lending their voices to this classic Christmas tale. 👉 Check out Retro Rewind Podcast here: https://www.firejoystudios.com/This is a straight reading of Dickens’ original novella (public domain), presented with love for storytelling, tradition, and the season.🎄 Part Two will continue the journey with the Ghosts of Christmas Present and Yet to Come.Bethlehem - Christmas by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100307 Artist: http://incompetech.com/Away In A Manger by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ No copyright infringement is intended and copyright is held by the respective owners Content is shared for review and commentary purposes under fair use license https://app.redcircle.com/shows/06837c14-efca-44d1-8165-a5f1536d0420/exclusive-content Get exclusive content!Help me start a streaming radio service by donating to https://buymeacoffee.com/enternalneverland Eternal Neverland Radio!New podcast, Watching Movies with My Pastor https://redcircle.com/shows/watching-movies-with-my-pastorAnd on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfyeJNYDcMmFRUf7FVmSsog https://www.teepublic.com/user/spiderpan Visit our store!https://followthepodcast.com/thefandomnexus Subscribe to the podcast!Please rate and review Neverland: The Fandom Nexus! https://lovethepodcast.com/thefandomnexus Leave a review here!Get all your reviews including international with Podgagement! https://podgagement.com/?ref=157 https://www.dubby.gg/discount/Neverland?ref=0NzWuXtBSz-4s6 Get 10% off of your order with Dubby Energy Drinks!You may have noticed some ads as part of the show this week. If you don't want to hear ads every week, become a patron https://www.patreon.com/neverlandpodcast at Patreon!#GeekPodcast, #PopCulturePodcast, #DisneyFanPodcast, #NostalgiaPodcast, #FamilyFriendlyGeek, #FandomCulture, #80sCartoons, #90sCartoons, #SuperheroPodcast, #SciFiFans, #StarWarsFans, #MarvelPodcast, #DCPodcast #FandomNexus #TheFandomNexus #NeverlandNetwork #FamilyFriendlyPodcast #FamilyFriendlyContent #CleanPodcasts #NerdCulture #GeekCulture #PopCulturePodcast #NostalgiaPodcast #RetroVibes #NostalgiaTrip #RetroPopCulture #VideoGameCulture #MoviePodcast #TVandFilmPodcast #ComicBookCulture #FanCommunity #NerdCommunity #PodcastEpisode #LongRunningPodcast #AChristmasCarol #CharlesDickens #ChristmasPodcast #HolidayPodcast #ClassicLiterature #AudiobookPodcast #FamilyFriendly #PublicDomain #Scrooge #GhostOfChristmasPast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fandom-nexus/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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89 MIN
500 From Neverland to the Nexus: 500 Episodes of Adventure
DEC 7, 2025
500 From Neverland to the Nexus: 500 Episodes of Adventure
We’ve reached Episode 500! 🎉What began over a decade ago as The Neverland Podcast has grown, evolved, and transformed into The Fandom Nexus—and today we’re celebrating the entire adventure. Jeremy is joined by original co-host Eric for a special reunion as they look back on 12 years of podcasting, growing the show, and sharing fandom with listeners around the world.This supersized milestone episode features:🎤 A nostalgic conversation with Eric about the early days📰 Fresh geek news and updates🎧 Classic clips from interviews with voice actors, authors, creators, and more📜 Reflections on how the show has changed—and how fandom has changed with it❤️ A thank-you to the listeners who kept the Nexus thriving all these yearsWhether you’ve been here since day one or you’re joining for the 500th celebration, this episode is a love letter to the community, the stories, and the joy of fandom.#FandomNexus #TheFandomNexus #NeverlandNetwork #FamilyFriendlyPodcast #FamilyFriendlyContent #CleanPodcasts #NerdCulture #GeekCulture #PopCulturePodcast #NostalgiaPodcast #RetroVibes #NostalgiaTrip #RetroPopCulture #VideoGameCulture #MoviePodcast #TVandFilmPodcast #ComicBookCulture #FanCommunity #NerdCommunity #PodcastEpisode #LongRunningPodcast #AnniversaryEpisode #PodcastMilestone #PodcastCelebration #StayNerdyNo copyright infringement is intended and copyright is held by the respective owners Content is shared for review and commentary purposes under fair use licensehttps://app.redcircle.com/shows/06837c14-efca-44d1-8165-a5f1536d0420/exclusive-content Get exclusive content!Help me start a streaming radio service by donating to https://buymeacoffee.com/enternalneverland Eternal Neverland Radio!New podcast, Watching Movies with My Pastor https://redcircle.com/shows/watching-movies-with-my-pastorAnd on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfyeJNYDcMmFRUf7FVmSsoghttps://www.teepublic.com/user/spiderpan Visit our store!https://followthepodcast.com/thefandomnexus Subscribe to the podcast!Please rate and review Neverland: The Fandom Nexus! https://lovethepodcast.com/thefandomnexus Leave a review here!Get all your reviews including international with Podgagement! https://podgagement.com/?ref=157https://www.dubby.gg/discount/Neverland?ref=0NzWuXtBSz-4s6 Get 10% off of your order with Dubby Energy Drinks!You may have noticed some ads as part of the show this week. If you don't want to hear ads every week, become a patron https://www.patreon.com/neverlandpodcast at Patreon!#GeekPodcast, #PopCulturePodcast, #DisneyFanPodcast, #NostalgiaPodcast, #FamilyFriendlyGeek, #FandomCulture, #80sCartoons, #90sCartoons, #SuperheroPodcast, #SciFiFans, #StarWarsFans, #MarvelPodcast, #DCPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fandom-nexus/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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183 MIN
499 The Fandom Nexus Halloween Countdown!
OCT 27, 2025
499 The Fandom Nexus Halloween Countdown!
This week on The Fandom Nexus, we’re counting down the Top 5 Family-Friendly Scary Movies—as voted by you! From the paranormal comedy of Ghostbusters to the whimsical chills of Hocus Pocus and The Nightmare Before Christmas, we’re celebrating the films that give us just enough fright — without the nightmares.Plus, we’ll talk about a few honorable mentions that defined spooky fun for generations. Join us for laughs, nostalgia, and maybe a few goosebumps!#FandomNexus #NeverlandNetwork #FamilyFriendlyPodcast #NerdCulture#TheFandomNexus#PodcastEpisode#HalloweenMovies#FamilyFriendly#SpookySeason#MovieNight#RetroVibes#Ghostbusters#HocusPocus#NightmareBeforeChristmas#AddamsFamily#Casper#GeekCulture#PopCulturePodcast#HalloweenFun#NostalgiaTrip#StayNerdyNo copyright infringement is intended and copyright is held by the respective owners Content is shared for review and commentary purposes under fair use license https://app.redcircle.com/shows/06837c14-efca-44d1-8165-a5f1536d0420/exclusive-content Get exclusive content!Help me start a streaming radio service by donating to https://buymeacoffee.com/enternalneverland Eternal Neverland Radio!New podcast, Watching Movies with My Pastor https://redcircle.com/shows/watching-movies-with-my-pastorAnd on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfyeJNYDcMmFRUf7FVmSsoghttps://www.teepublic.com/user/spiderpan Visit our store!https://followthepodcast.com/thefandomnexus Subscribe to the podcast!Please rate and review Neverland: The Fandom Nexus! https://lovethepodcast.com/thefandomnexus Leave a review here!Get all your reviews including international with Podgagement! https://podgagement.com/?ref=157 https://www.dubby.gg/discount/Neverland?ref=0NzWuXtBSz-4s6 Get 10% off of your order with Dubby Energy Drinks!You may have noticed some ads as part of the show this week. If you don't want to hear ads every week, become a patron https://www.patreon.com/neverlandpodcast at Patreon!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fandom-nexus/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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48 MIN
498 Peanuts, Posters & the Dark Carnival
OCT 16, 2025
498 Peanuts, Posters & the Dark Carnival
This week on The Fandom Nexus, we’re celebrating a mix of fun and fright!🎉 First, we honor 75 years of Peanuts — reflecting on Charles Schulz’s timeless comic strip and how Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the gang continue to shape pop culture.🎭 Then, we pay tribute to the talented Diane Keaton, celebrating her incredible career across film and her unique charm that’s inspired audiences for decades.🎨 We also remember Drew Struzan, the legendary poster artist whose work defined an era of cinematic imagination.🎪 Finally, Heather (the WendyNerd) joins me for a deep dive into Ray Bradbury’s Something Wicked This Way Comes — exploring the novel’s dark beauty, Disney’s eerie adaptation, and what makes this tale of temptation and wonder endure to this day.It’s nostalgia, artistry, and a touch of darkness — all in one episode!#SomethingWickedThisWayComes #Peanuts75 #DianeKeaton #DrewStruzan #Podcast #Disney #MovieReview #HeatherJoinsTheShow#FandomNexus #NeverlandNetwork #FamilyFriendlyPodcast #NerdCulture No copyright infringement is intended and copyright is held by the respective owners Content is shared for review and commentary purposes under fair use license https://app.redcircle.com/shows/06837c14-efca-44d1-8165-a5f1536d0420/exclusive-content Get exclusive content!Help me start a streaming radio service by donating to https://buymeacoffee.com/enternalneverland Eternal Neverland Radio!New podcast, Watching Movies with My Pastor https://redcircle.com/shows/watching-movies-with-my-pastorAnd on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfyeJNYDcMmFRUf7FVmSsog https://www.teepublic.com/user/spiderpan Visit our store!https://followthepodcast.com/thefandomnexus Subscribe to the podcast!Please rate and review Neverland: The Fandom Nexus! https://lovethepodcast.com/thefandomnexus Leave a review here!Get all your reviews including international with Podgagement! https://podgagement.com/?ref=157 https://www.dubby.gg/discount/Neverland?ref=0NzWuXtBSz-4s6 Get 10% off of your order with Dubby Energy Drinks!You may have noticed some ads as part of the show this week. If you don't want to hear ads every week, become a patron https://www.patreon.com/neverlandpodcast at Patreon!#GeekPodcast, #PopCulturePodcast, #DisneyFanPodcast, #NostalgiaPodcast, #FamilyFriendlyGeek, #FandomCulture, #80sCartoons, #90sCartoons, #SuperheroPodcast, #SciFiFans, #StarWarsFans, #MarvelPodcast, #DCPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fandom-nexus/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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65 MIN
497 From Warriors of Light to SOLDIER: Final Fantasy I–VII
OCT 1, 2025
497 From Warriors of Light to SOLDIER: Final Fantasy I–VII
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus!Before Cloud ever lifted the Buster Sword, Final Fantasy had already forged a legacy. In this episode, Jeremy looks back at the original Final Fantasy through Final Fantasy VII — exploring the creation, development, stories, music, and characters that made the series a global phenomenon.We’ll also unravel the mystery behind the numbering confusion here in the U.S. and why some games didn’t make it stateside until much later. Whether you started your journey with the Warriors of Light, Terra, or Cloud, this is a trip back to where the fantasy truly began.#FandomNexus #FinalFantasy #FF7 #RetroGaming #GamingCommunity #NeverlandNetwork #FamilyFriendlyPodcast #NerdCultureNo copyright infringement is intended and copyright is held by the respective owners Content is shared for review and commentary purposes under fair use license https://app.redcircle.com/shows/06837c14-efca-44d1-8165-a5f1536d0420/exclusive-content Get exclusive content!Help me start a streaming radio service by donating to https://buymeacoffee.com/enternalneverland Eternal Neverland Radio!New podcast, Watching Movies with My Pastor https://redcircle.com/shows/watching-movies-with-my-pastorAnd on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfyeJNYDcMmFRUf7FVmSsoghttps://www.teepublic.com/user/spiderpan Visit our store!https://followthepodcast.com/thefandomnexus Subscribe to the podcast!Please rate and review Neverland: The Fandom Nexus! https://lovethepodcast.com/thefandomnexus Leave a review here!Get all your reviews including international with Podgagement! https://podgagement.com/?ref=157 https://www.dubby.gg/discount/Neverland?ref=0NzWuXtBSz-4s6 Get 10% off of your order with Dubby Energy Drinks!You may have noticed some ads as part of the show this week. If you don't want to hear ads every week, become a patron https://www.patreon.com/neverlandpodcast at Patreon!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fandom-nexus/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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56 MIN