Fanboy News Network Episode 53

“Happy Haunts Materialize”

Jeff is joined by guest co-host and full-time sibling Jillian Venters of Gothic Charm School.

The subject of this episode is their recent trip to Bats Day in the Fun Park 19 at Disneyland.

A review of their experiences staying at the Disney on site hotel Paradise Pier and joy of adding concierge suite to their package.

How Jeff and Jill have melded their Disneyland traditions.

How Jill’s pre-planning makes life easier for Bats Day.

The various adventures in the Haunted Mansion.

The Disney Magic Moments and the cast members dedication to making guests happy.

What happened on Pirates of the Caribbean and Jungle Cruise.

How the construction of Star Wars Land disrupted normal park going procedures.

What it was like being in Disneyland on May the 4th (Star Wars Day)

Encounters with Disney Bounding.

Why going for a multiday trip is a good idea.

Bats day traditions.

The Goth Spectrum and where Jeff sites on it.

The advantages of being Disneyland veterans.

The meal at Blue Bayou and afternoon tea at the Disneyland hotel.

Fanboy News Network Episode 30

“Halloween Wrap Up with Jillian Venters”
Jillian steps in as guest co-host to cover various Halloween events.
Jeff and Jill take another look at Convention staffs behaving badly.
Jill tells of her Halloween event trip to California Including:
  • Halloween Horror Nights
  • Mickey’s not so Scary Halloween
  • Wicked Lit
Jeff and Jill give their thoughts on Crimson Peak
Jillian explains her obession with 1970s Gothic Satanic Romance novels.
Jillian’s tips for Halloween.
Jillian explains Lolita culture for Daniel

Fanboy News Network Episode 22

Fanboy News Network Episode 22

“Jillian Venters Returns”

With Daniel out of town Jeff’s sister Jillian Venters of Gothic Charm School returns to the show to act as co-host.

Discussed this episode:

The running theme of convention staffs behaving badly continues with news from Saskatoon Blitz.

Unfortunate news about San Diego Comic Con.

Chris Pratt and the art of being famous in the age of social media.

A review of the movie Grabbers.

Jillian’s excitement over Crimson Peak.

Discussion about the new seasons of Hannibal and Penny Dreadful.

Jillian talks about going back to Disneyland for this year’s Bat’s Day.

 

Fanboy News Network Episode 20

Fanboy News Network Episode 20

“A Geek Culture Review Of 2014”

Jeff is Joined by Jillian Venters of Gothic Charm School, Michael Montoure and Jennifer Lovely of Don’t Read the Latin, and Jennifer’s husband Brian to look back at the past year in geek culture.

Fanboy News Network Episode 15

                                  Fanboy News Network Episode 15

A Fanboy News Network/Gothic Charm School Guide to Disneyland

Jeff gets together with his sister, Jillian Venters of Gothic Charm Schoo, to talk about Disneyland at a Fandom.

They Discuss:

How Disneyland fandom differs from just visiting.

Their personal Disneyland traditions.

Easter Eggs in the park.

ways to enhance the Disneyland experiences.

Batsday

Tales of pranks Jeff has pulled on Jillian at the park.