Podcasts by Keeping Friendship Magic
Founded in 2015, the Keeping Friendship Magic (KFM) project fuses pop culture and fandom with social science to delve deeper into how to bring the lessons and values from our favorite properties to reality. After years of panels, conventions, and even a sociology conference, the project has come to the Podcast format. Each episode finds host Forward Progress along with co-host Nova Rose joined by special guests to discuss a variety of topics related to fandom and pop culture.
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For Michael from 2022-01-05T16:00
Recorded live at TrotCon 2021, our first in-person convention in over 2 years, Foalpapers joins us for a discussion on the memory of Michael Morones and the realities of bullying and standing u...
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Showing Pride from 2021-08-10T17:00
Wrapping up our Pride Month content, we are joined by SamuDash and DoTheDaringDew to discuss what Pride means to us and how the Pride movement has impacted our lives.
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Representation Matters (Live From TrotCon Online 2021) from 2021-07-28T17:00
Presented live as part of TrotCon Online, Riftwing Designs and Baja Gryphon join us to discuss representation in media and pop culture and the importance of seeing parts of ourselves in a charac...
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Labels and Identity: A Special Episode from 2021-07-12T13:00
Welcome to Pride Month at Keeping Friendship Magic. The month kicks off with a special unplanned episode that is unlike anything we've recorded before. Kermit the Grog sat down with Forward...
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Love is in Bloom (Relationships in Fandom) from 2021-06-02T15:00
Forward Progress and Nova Rose are joined by fandom musicians and married couple General Mumble & Koa to discuss finding love and maintaining a relationship as fandom content creators.
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Still Catching'Em All from 2021-04-08T08:00
2021 marks the 25th anniversary of Pokémon and to mark the occasion, Forward and Nova Rose welcome friend and fellow Pokémon fan Scot aka Torias to discuss the series' longevity, community ...
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The V-Tube Experience from 2021-03-27T12:00
Forward and Nova Rose are joined by pony V-Tuber Techycutie to discuss the rapidly growing phenomenon of V-Tubers including discussions on parasocial relationships and maintaining balance betwee...
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In With The New from 2021-03-09T17:00
Thoth Penswell and Bret the Breton join Forward and Nova Rose to discuss the announcements of the newest generation of My Little Pony, the Rugrats reboot, and what it means for us as fans when a...
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Fear of Expression - Live from HarmonyCon 2021 from 2021-02-27T06:00
Recorded live at HarmonyCon Online 2021, we invite the convention chat into our conversation as we discuss the fear we face in expressing our true selves to the world as well as coping strategie...
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Music Makes the Fandom Come Together from 2021-02-03T19:00
One of the most defining elements of the Brony fandom is its music. Forward and Rose are joined by Luck Rock, Koa, & Bolt the Super Pony to discuss their musical inspirations, the impact mus...
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Featuring Special Guest, You from 2021-01-15T17:00
A very special presentation of the podcast recorded live on 1/9/2021 as part of Vanhoover Pony Expo. We invite the convention chat to take part as our special guest for this episode as we discus...
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Maintaining A Community Apart from 2020-12-25T09:00
What are the challenges to maintaining fun and a sense of community in the modern fandom climate? How has 2020 changed the ways we can come together? KyleBusch51Fan2 (Taylor), GTX, & Thoth P...
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Lies Storytelling Told Me (Live from TrotCon Snow Day) from 2020-12-10T12:00
Riftwing Designs and Kermit the Grog join us to discuss how our consumption of pop culture impacts our expectations of the real world and how our interactions impact our views on media. Presente...
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Identity in the Face of Anxiety from 2020-11-19T16:00
Recorded live at Ponyville Ciderfest Online, Kermit the Grog joins us to discuss the power of pop culture to help cope with anxiety as well as finding identity through the creation of original c...
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Creator vs. Creation from 2020-10-05T08:00
Sometimes great art and media is created by not so great individuals. In this episode we examine whether it is possible to separate the art from the artist including discussions on Harry Potter,...
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The Socially Accepted Fandom from 2020-09-01T08:00
There's many fandoms, but none more socially accepted than sports. Thoth Penswell and Balto Racing join us to discuss what it's like to be a sports fan within other fandoms, the simila...
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KFM Live from TrotCon Online! from 2020-07-25T17:00
Live from TrotCon Online, it's the Keeping Friendship Magic Podcast! For this special edition of the podcast we discuss overcoming adversity through fandom and the many adversities we all f...
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Social Location, Location, Location from 2020-06-07T00:00
Your social location impacts how you experience everything in life, and consuming media is no exception. Bret the Breton joins us as we explore how the various elements surrounding when you cons...
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10 Years Later - Coping Through Art from 2020-05-20T07:00
It has been 10 years since my life was changed forever. In this episode we discuss the realities of living with HIV, the creation of the Despite The Marks project, and finding solace through the...
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Adulting Lessons from Cute Critters from 2020-05-19T17:00
Discussions on authenticity, generational conflicts, and coping mechanisms can only mean one thing.....Red Panda Death Metal! Forward Progress is joined by Riftwing Designs to explore the themes...
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The Art of Fandom from 2020-05-19T15:00
What's it like to be a fandom artist? Where does the line fall between artistic expression and pleasing your audience? We address these questions and much more!
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Live from FriendCon 2020 from 2020-05-19T15:00
Live from FriendCon 2020, it's a super-sized edition of the Keeping Friendship Magic Podcast! Join us as we discuss the current Covid-19 Pandemic and what it means to us as people and as fa...
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The Culture of Cosplay from 2020-05-19T11:00
What does cosplay mean to us? How do we remain respectful when we cosplay? What challenges do cosplayers face? Special guest Lyrical Lace Cosplay joins us to discuss these questions and much mor...
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The Myth of Objectivity from 2020-05-19T09:00
Is it truly possible to be objective? What happens when you have the opposite opinion of the group at large? Join us as we discuss these topics, 80s cartoons, Subs vs. Dubs, Introducing someone ...
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Fan Reactionism from 2020-05-19T08:00
Welcome to the Keeping Friendship Magic Podcast; the podcast that looks at all things fandom and pop culture with a dash of social science to discuss how to make a better tomorrow. In the premie...
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Fan Reactionism from 2020-05-19T08:00
Welcome to the Keeping Friendship Magic Podcast; the podcast that looks at all things fandom and pop culture with a dash of social science to discuss how to make a better tomorrow. In the premie...
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Fan Reactionism from 2020-05-19T08:00
Welcome to the Keeping Friendship Magic Podcast; the podcast that looks at all things fandom and pop culture with a dash of social science to discuss how to make a better tomorrow. In the premie...
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