Podcasts, talks and appearances

Holly has created, written and hosted podcasts of all kinds, as well as guesting on a myriad of podcasts, audio dramas and YouTube channels.

They have also appeared on TV and radio, talking about everything from the need for adults to enjoy play and gaming, to trolling and cyber bullying and, of course, cosplay.

Holly has a selection of talks that they have brought to comic cons and events around the country and abroad.

Podcasts

Ray Gunn and Starburst

Holly’s award winning and nominated sci-fi comedy podcast, Ray Gunn and Starburst takes you on an advneture into the misadventures of accidental hero Ray and the real hero who’s dragging him into danger, Starburst!

Join them and their friends as they battle evil corporations, alien cat people, and even a power hungry librarian!

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I’m A Fan of That

Welcome to I'm a Fan of That Podcast! Where we talk about the wonderfully complicated worlds of fandom through the objects we love. Hosted by Holly Swinyard and Vivian Asimos.

From what the D20 tells us about storytelling in table top role playing games, to how Taylor Swift crafts her own narrative, no fandom is off limits. We discuss the history, sociology and anthropology of our fandoms.

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Project: Daydream

“Project: Daydream" is an up-and-coming, queer indie weird fiction podcast. A shady government agency hides some of the greatest mysteries from the world. But who's side are they on?

Keep and eye out for the team working within Project: Daydream soon and you might even get to meet a worried research assistant who really needs to get a new job before they get too deep.

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Cos-Story

The History of Pop Culture in bite sized moments.

Short stories of the ideas, places and people that made pop culture what it is today.

On Camera

Clips from on Alter Egos Docu-Series, talking about fandom, pop culture and working in the cosplay and fan communities.

Appearances

David & Jay's Touring Toolshed

Teaching David Jason and Jay Blades about cosplay and Star Wars while learning leatherwork!

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BBC Radio

Holly has been a guest on BBC Radio 4 Front Row, You and Yours, 5 Live and multiple local BBC stations to talk all about pop culture and more!
If you are looking for a guest for your show click below.

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BBC Upload

My podcast CosStories is being featured on BBC Uploads this week! You'll be able to learn a little bit about the history of pop culture.
Search for Upload on BBC Sounds. Or you can catch the show on BBC Radio Berkshire (also across Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Oxford and Solent).

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Recent Appearance

Chatting with Kara over at Into A Larger World about all things fandom, Star Wars, cosplay and kittens...maybe not kittens but look how cute they are.
We really got into it about how fans interact with each other, how liking villains is okay actually and why community is so important to us all. And that Rogue One is the best Star Wars film.

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Recent Appearance - Geek Freaks Podcast Interviews

We had an amazing conversation with Holly Swinyard, author of "A History of Fans and Fandom"! Holly dives deep into the roots and evolution of fandoms, sharing incredible insights about how these passionate communities shape our culture and personal connections.

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Recent Appearance - Pop Culture Retrospective

On today's episode, I am joined by Holly Swinyard, an expert on all things Fans and Fandom! Who knew that fandom and fan clubs/conventions date back hundreds of years? Who knew it was because of dedicated fans that Sherlock Holmes got more books and Star Trek remained on TV?

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Recent Appearance - Stacey's Pop Culture Parlour

Good day, one and all, and welcome to another smashing installment of Stacey's Pop Culture Parlour! This month I am joined by returning guest, tip top writer and generally rad person; Holly Swinyard, and boy howdy do we get into it!

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