Portrait of a Fangirl initially began as a web series and has now expanded into a podcast series. You can watch and listen to the series both here and on our YouTube channel. Hosted by Jenna Wrenn, at the core of this podcast 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 / Spotify and wherever you stream your podcasts. You can even watch it on our YouTube channel.Â
Check out our recent episodes of the Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast
- From Retail to Red Carpet with Amanda Castrillo (4/25/2024) - In the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with social media influencer, Amanda Castrillo.
- The Evolutions of Fangirling with Tara Sands – Portrait of a Fangirl (4/16/2024) - In the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with voice actor, Tara Sands.
- Fandom as a Window to the World with Alice Fanchiang (3/29/2024) - In the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with fashion and travel blogger, Alice Fanchiang.
- Fandom in Academia With Dr. Sabrina Mittermeier (3/15/2024) - In the season premiere of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with professor and at Germany's University of Kassel, Dr. Sabrina Mittermeier.
- A Conversation With Author EK Johnston (11/10/2023) - In the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, EK Johnston talked about her career and her work within the Star Wars universe.
- Rachel Smythe Roundtable Interview at New York Comic Con 2023 (10/19/2023) - Rachel Smythe, author of the Lore Olympus series, made her first-ever New York City appearance at New York Comic Con on October 12-15, 2023.
- Inclusivity and the Authentic Self in Content Creating (10/3/2023) - In the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with content creator Alix Catherine about finding one's space in fandom.Â
- Emily Zemler on “The Nightmare Before Christmas: Beyond Halloween Town” (9/8/2023) - On this episode of the Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast, Author Emily Zemler discusses "The Nightmare Before Christmas: Beyond Halloweentown".
- Kayleigh McKee on Creativity, Industry, and Personal Growth (9/1/2023) - In the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with voice actor Kayleigh McKee about the impact of popular culture on the individual.Â
- Fandom From Behind the Scenes – POAFG Podcast (8/15/2023) - In the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with event organizer for Anime Magic, Lexi Elle.
- A Discussion With Graphic Novelist Ghezal Omar (7/20/2023) - In the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with graphic novelist, Ghezal Omar, about her comics and the importance of strong female representation.
- The Art of Fangirling With “Let’s Play” Creator Leeanne Krecic (7/19/2023) - In the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with comic author, Leeanne Krecic, about her journey in creating the hit Webtoon series Let's Play.
- Interview with Ashley Eckstein – Her Universe Fashion Show (6/28/2023) - In the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with Ashley Eckstein (voice of Ahsoka Tano, Star Wars) about the 9th annual Her Universe Fashion Show.
- Creating Representation in Pop Culture – POAFG Podcast (6/21/2023) - In the latest Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, author Kayden Phoenix talks about her journey in creating the first Latina superhero team in comics.
- Elevating Fandom Through Fashion – POAFG Podcast (6/7/2023) - In the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with creator of Heroicouture, Sandra Botero.
- The Business of Fangirling – POAFG Podcast (5/16/2023) - In this episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with artist Keres about how being a fangirl led to her business.
- Creating a Safe Space in Fandom – POAFG Podcast (4/27/2023) - In this episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with artist Moon about how art can make every fangirl feel seen.
- Integrating Fangirl Culture into Everyday Life – POAFG Podcast (4/1/2023) - In the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with seamstress, cosplayer, and creator Mel about how being a fangirl is an important part of her
- Fangirling to the Best Version of Yourself – POAFG Podcast (3/17/2023) - In the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, Jenna Wrenn spoke with photographer Phryn about how fandom has shaped her life.
- Fandom and Self Discovery – POAFG Podcast (3/3/2023) - In the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with cosplayer Hashirahero_cos about fandom and self discovery. Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast The “Portrait of
- Anne Yatco on embracing your inner Fangirl – POAFG Podcast (2/13/2023) - In the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with Anne Yatco about what being a fangirl means to her.
- The positive impacts of the Cosplay Community – POAFG Podcast (2/2/2023) - Portrait of a Fangirl host Jenna is joined by cosplayer Natalia to discuss the positive impacts that the cosplay community has made on her.
- Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast Ep1: How POAFG came to be (1/28/2023) - Host Jenna Wrenn is joined by Monica Duarte and Tiffany Cagle to discuss how "Portrait of a Fangirl" came to be.
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About our Host: Jenna Wrenn
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 cosplaying, reading, playing D&D with her long-standing Sunday night group, or rewatching Star Wars: Rebels for the millionth time.
The podcast is produced by the team at the Temple of Geek.
Monica Duarte – Executive Producer
Jenna Wrenn – Host/Executive Producer
Nathaniel Peinado – Executive Producer
Madison Morrow – Producer
Nicole Hakim – Producer