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Fangirling to the Best Version of Yourself – POAFG Podcast

In the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with cosplay photographer Phryn about how being a fangirl has shaped her life.

Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast

The “Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast” is a new series from the team at the Temple of GeekPortrait of a Fangirl initially began as a web series and has now expanded into a podcast series as well. You can watch and listen to the series both here and on our YouTube channel.  Hosted by Jenna Wrenn, at the core of the project is the importance of telling the stories of women who have found inspiration, growth, and power through fandom.

You can listen to the Temple of Geek Podcast directly on this page or stream it on Apple Podcasts / Google Podcast / iHeart Radio / Stitcher / Spotify and wherever you stream your podcast. You can even watch it on our YouTube channel. 

Fangirling to a Better Version of Yourself

Being a fangirl looks different to each person. In this episode, Phryn talks about how fandom has shaped her life.

If I hadn’t come into [Doctor Who] for example, […] I wouldn’t be able to be nearly as kind as I am. If it wasn’t for a lot of different characters that I was seeing through books and movies and and stuff like that, it wouldn’t keep me going or it wouldn’t give me solace in times.

About our Guest

In addition to being a photographer, Phryn runs a Southern California based cosplay group called the Dead Authors Club. Some of her biggest fandoms include Doctor Who and Bungo Stray Dogs. You can follow her on social media at Instagram and Twitter.

About our Host

Jenna Wrenn is a podcast host and entertainment correspondent for Temple of Geek. She has written several articles covering conventions, anime, and much more. Born and raised on Long Island, NY, Jenna is a historian by trade, writer by passion, and cat mom by birthright.

Jenna loves all things nerdy and can be found playing D&D with her long-standing Sunday night group. Equally important to her, Jenna loves cosplaying, reading, and rewatching Star Wars: Rebels.

For more Fangirl stories, check out:

Episode 4 – Hashirahero_cos

Episode 3 – Anne Yatco

Episode 2 – Natalia

Episode 1 – How Portrait of a Fangirl Came to Be

The Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast is executive produced by Monica Duarte, Nathaniel J. Peinado, and Madison Morrow. In addition, it is produced by Jenna Wrenn and Tiffany Cagle. Hosted by Jenna Wrenn and was created under the umbrella of the Temple of Geek Podcast, as an ongoing series. Originally created by Monica Duarte and Emily Schuck for Temple of Geek.

Jenna Wrenn

Host and executive producer of the Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast, Jenna Wrenn, is also an entertainment correspondent for Temple of Geek. Jenna has conducted interviews with talent such as Max Brooks, Christopher Paolini, Rachel Smythe, and Ashley Eckstein and has written several articles for Temple of Geek covering conventions, anime, pop culture, and much more. A historian by trade, a writer by passion, and a cat mom by birthright. Jenna loves to travel, forge new connections, and cosplay. Jenna is excited to bring more fascinating interviews to viewers/listeners of the Portrait of a Fangirl podcast.

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