Fandoms That Scare Us (But We Love Them) [Episode 59]

Welcome back to Jokes Out Loud, the show where we laugh at the things we probably shouldn’t admit out loud—but we do it anyway. I’m your host, Thomas Smith, and today… oh boy… we’re diving into a world that is both thrilling and terrifying. Yes, we’re talking about fandoms—those passionate, unstoppable, and occasionally mildly frightening communities who will defend their favorite show, game, or fictional couple like it’s a matter of national security. Whether it’s the fans who write 300,000-word fanfictions at 3 a.m., the ones who know every character’s birthday, blood type, and childhood trauma, or the ones who will fight you online because you mispronounced a fictional dragon’s name—these fandoms both scare us… and somehow make us feel right at home. So grab your headphones, keep your hands and feet inside the emotional rollercoaster at all times, and let’s explore the hilarious world of Fandoms That Scare Us (But We Love Them).