Today we interview our friend Earth discussing what it's like to be Rei Todoroki on TikTok, the fandoms of our formative years, and feminism in media.

Follow Earth on all platforms:
https://www.tiktok.com/@earthquakecosplays
https://www.instagram.com/earthquakecosplays/

Support Earth's Cosplays!
https://ko-fi.com/earthquakecosplays

Sponsor the Podcast:
paypal.me/SkullieBy
https://ko-fi.com/skulliebythesea

INTRO: 0:00-2:25
What drew Earth to Rei Todoroki? 2:25 - 6:35
The Humble Beginnings of Mama Rei 6:35 - 9:04
Earth’s Relationship with Harry Potter (and ranting about J.K. Rowling) 9:04 - 21:50
Skullie’s Formative Fandoms 21:50 - 27:27
More Fandoms we Love (Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Fire Emblem) 27:27 - 37:33
Characters Earth Simps for: 37:33 - 40:40
Stranger Things 40:40 - 44:05
First Experience with Cosplay 44:05 - 46:36
The Community of Fandom and being an adult 46:36 - 54:58
Being Rei Todoroki 54:58 - 1:05:15
Why Women Like MHA 1:05:15 - 01:26:15
Let the Girls Be & Earth’s Life Update 01:26:15 - 01:30:34
Queer Theory in Media  01:30:34 - 01:39:10
The Moms of MHA 01:39:10 - 01:55:47
Thirsty Thoughts 01:55:47 - 02:08:10
Closing Thoughts 02:08:10

Listen on SPOTIFY:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Tl44xCT7WodKMv1kq014y?si=23e254a20cf04646

Thirsty Thoughts e-mail address:
skullieandshem@gmail.com

More anime content and nonsense:
https://www.tiktok.com/@happypancake234?lang=en

Anime I'm watching right now:
Soul Eater
My Hero Academia (new season)
SPY X FAMILY (new season)
Witch Hat Atelier (manga)