Send us a textThank you for tuning in!  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?  We talk about all of that and more on this special episode!  Here are a few spots where you can find Holly:Their website:https://www.hollyswinyard.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/lilistprinceGet their new book - A History of Fans and Fandom A Journey into the Passion and Power of Fan CultureBuy local first if possible!Listeners in the UK, here are a few places where you can order the book:https://www.waterstones.com/book/a-history-of-fans-and-fandom/holly-swinyard/9781399042833#reviewshttps://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/A-History-of-Fans-and-Fandom-Hardback/p/49085Amazon (US) link:  https://www.amazon.com/Fans-Fandom-Journey-Passion-Culture/dp/1399042831/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3OAPO803W71P5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mH-nKKRbQrZtNTjrR9xX-f2_Lior5STJISlaM6DdueLaPNIYkLVIXIz2nsWl7uONNTJasxCg7fhjZWWYdE6ejK4SrNHWvy2Mv-pW6pakeb5G_Q83hWQXWu3fxskz-v5NarKzaya-LvgQ9QCWmDp_nziGR6CU3kze9BtkEllyKR_tbDlOdGrQylHcAOhCT_QvcleQSG9rq1Fmy4M4RyNzGjfoCoUMwRYT6OLGZ41SG-o.VDHlzVgLpetfQ7diERj-KW2coJ842POtWuPLCATcpy0&dib_tag=se&keywords=a+history+of+fans+and+fandom&qid=1714759466&sprefix=a+history+of+fans+and+fandom%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1Support the showVisit: https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetroReview the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/allEmail me anytime: amy@popcultureretrospective.com