Not My Fantasy
Not My Fantasy is a podcast where BFFs Hannah and Cullen take a journey through fantasy and fairytale films discussing their folkloric origins, wild storylines, and fantastical aesthetics and ultimately asking the question ”Is this my fantasy?”
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Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Rankin/Bass - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town
For the second part of our 2023 holiday celebration, we’re talking about the Rankin/Bass Christmas specials “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” (1964) and “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” (1970). Hannah and Cullen reminisce about holiday traditions, break down the unhinged-ness of these stop-motion animation films, and finally unravel a decades-long conspiracy about the dictator Santa featured in Rudolph. #NotMySanta
Research for this episode:
The History of Santa
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Research & Writing by Cullen Callaghan.
This episode was edited by Hannah Sylvester.
Cover Art by William Callaghan
Intro Music: "The Quest" by Scott Little.
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
The Knight Before Christmas (feat. Tori Coyne)
For the second episode in a row, we’re talking about feudalism! To start off the holiday season, we dissect the second film in the Vanessa Hudgens Christmas Cinematic Universe (VHCCU for short), 2019’s The Knight Before Christmas on Netflix. Cullen tries ASMR hot chocolate-making, Hannah reveals the movie’s subliminal advertising for other Netflix content, and Tori finally addresses her infamous feud with VHudg.
Big thanks to Tori for being on the pod. And have a great start to your 2023 holiday season, y’all!
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Research & Writing by Cullen Callaghan.
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Cover Art by William Callaghan
Intro Music: "The Quest" by Scott Little.
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Wish (2023) (feat. Cait Callaghan)
When you wish upon a star…it may fall from the sky, help you free the wishes of your feudalist Mediterranean town, and overthrow the silver fox sorcerer that stole the wishes in the first place. That’s right, we’re talking the brand new Walt Disney Animation film, Wish, its music and the rancid internet discourse that surrounds it. Cullen starts a feud with astrology girlies, Hannah fades in and out of existence, and Cait pitches to make the movie more like Macbeth, Lord of the Rings, and Carebears.
Big thanks to Cait for joining us for yet another episode recorded over Thanksgiving!
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Research & Writing by Cullen Callaghan.
This episode was edited by Hannah Sylvester.
Cover Art by William Callaghan
Intro Music: "The Quest" by Scott Little.
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Put on your imagination caps because it’s time to make Dungeons & Dragons characters! This episode, Cullen guides Hannah through the DND character creation process. We do lots of simple math, Cullen confesses that he’s a DBU alumnus, and Hannah revels in her love of high-fiber berries.
Research for this episode:
Dungeons & Dragons: 5th Edition
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Research & Writing by Cullen Callaghan.
This episode was edited by Hannah Sylvester.
Cover Art by William Callaghan
Intro Music: "The Quest" by Scott Little.
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Exploring Halloween’s Secret Christian History, Our Old Costumes, and Spooky Reads
It’s spooky season yet again! This year, we’re diving into the diverse European roots of Halloween, doing a fashion review of Cullen’s previous Halloween costumes, and deconstructing Hannah’s trauma with Christian haunted houses known as Hell Houses. Grab your cape, cat, and cauldron and join us for a lot of lore and even more reminiscing about Boston.
Research for this episode:
Trick or Treat | A History of Souling, Guising and Trick or Treating – Lady of the Library
The History of Halloween | Samhain – Lady of the Library
Trick or Treat: A History of Halloween by Lisa Morton
Hell Houses: The Christian Alternative to Haunted Houses – Fundie Fridays
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Research & Writing by Cullen Callaghan.
This episode was edited by Hannah Sylvester.
Cover Art by William Callaghan
Intro Music: "The Quest" by Scott Little.
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
HOLY CANNOLI GUACAMOLE! We’re getting extra spoozy–spooky and cozy–with the 2018 indie web series A.S.S.: A Scary Sleepover. Cullen and Hannah chat with the series’ writer and director, Casey, about the Filipino lore of the dreaded aswang featured in the story, her inspiration behind giving a shout to Rob Schneider while on the toilet, and whether there will be a part two . So, erect your blanket forts, turn out your lights, and join us for this spoozy chat.
You can find A.S.S.: A Scary Sleepover and the MYX News channel on YouTube.
Check out Casey’s other content at cassandrapimentel.com, and follow her on social media @cassandra.pimentel!
Research for this episode:
Aswang – Cryptid Wiki
Aswang: The Terrifying Vampire Ghouls of the Philippines – Culture Trip
Inside The Terrifying Legend Of The Aswang, The Shapeshifting Filipino Monster That Devours Human Guts And Fetuses – All That’s Interesting
Kapre and Aswang 101: Filipino Mythology for Beginners – Kollective Hustle
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Research & Writing by Cullen Callaghan.
This episode was edited by Hannah Sylvester.
Cover Art by William Callaghan
Intro Music: "The Quest" by Scott Little.
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
We took the highway to hell to explore the world of Sanctuary and the lore of the Diablo video game series. Come get your sprinkling of the deep, rich lore of the Sumerian, Judeo-Christian, and Islamic demons, too! Cullen apologizes to his mom for not having his holy water with him, Hannah kicks herself for never asking Cullen about his experience with exorcists, Josh recounts his harrowing trials in Diablo IV hardcore mode, and we all spend most of the episode stanning Lilith.
Big thanks to Josh for sharing his Diablo knowledge and suggesting we cover this hellishly cool story! Check out Josh on social media: @whatsgoodjosh
Research for this episode:
The Sumerian creation myth: Britannica
The Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Book of Tobit
The Book of Genesis
Diablo IV: COMPLETE STORY EXPLAINED: Green Links
The Complete Diablo Timeline…: Dark LORE Dash
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Research & Writing by Cullen Callaghan & Josh Adkins.
This episode was edited by Hannah Sylvester.
Cover Art by William Callaghan
Intro Music: "The Quest" by Scott Little.
Saturday Sep 16, 2023
Saturday Sep 16, 2023
Monster Prom
We’re gamers now! In light of the ongoing writers’ and actors’ strike in Hollywood, we’re going to cover some of our favorite (and least favorite) fantasy video games! We talk about the indie video game franchise Monster Prom, Cullen quizzes Hannah on a smattering of lore about practically every creature from horror-fantasy lore, and Hannah laments about not being able to date the hottest gorgon at school.
Interested in Monster Prom? Check it out on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/743450/Monster_Prom/
Research for this episode:
Monster Prom Wiki: https://monster-prom.fandom.com/wiki/Monster_Prom_Wiki
Monster Prom: Creativity and Considerations in Naming Characters by Rachel Versaw: https://medium.com/@rachaelversaw/monster-prom-creativity-and-consideration-in-naming-characters-159aa9a5e801
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Research & Writing by Cullen Callaghan & Hannah Sylvester.
This episode was edited by Hannah Sylvester.
Cover Art by William Callaghan
Intro Music: "The Quest" by Scott Little.
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Hi lovely listeners. Due to current guidelines from SAG-AFTRA we will be putting Not My Fantasy on pause.
In the meantime watch Cullen's Mythology Twitch show. Camp Oracle at Outside in Theater.
Watch Us on YouTube!
Follow Our Adventures on Social Media:
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Research & Writing by Cullen Callaghan.
This episode was edited by Hannah Sylvester.
Cover Art by William Callaghan.
Intro Music: "The Quest" by Scott Little.
Saturday Jul 08, 2023
Saturday Jul 08, 2023
Hercules (1997) (feat. Jon Reilly of Life’s But a Song)
We’re going from zero to hero to start off mythology month. That’s right, we’re talking about Disney’s dreamy demigod, Hercules! We won’t say we’re in love because we have mixed feelings about this movie that millennials really, REALLY love. Titan-sized thanks to our special guest, Jon, for teaming up for this legendary podcast crossover event.
Be sure to head over to Life’s But a Song, available anywhere you listen to NMF, to hear our thoughts on the music in this Disney animated musical. And follow Jon’s podcast on social media, @butasongpod!
Research for this episode:
Thomas Bulfinch’s Mythology
Childhood Books of Greek Mythology and Common Knowledge
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Watch Us on YouTube!
Follow Our Adventures on Social Media:
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Research & Writing by Cullen Callaghan.
This episode was edited by Hannah Sylvester.
Cover Art by William Callaghan
Intro Music: "The Quest" by Scott Little.
Check out Camp Oracle at Outside in Theater
Not My Fantasy
BFFs Hannah and Cullen talk about fantasy and fairy tale films and the lore, myths and fairy stories that inspired them.