Fan Theory Queries

Apr 21 2023 1
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Is Jack Dawson from Titanic a time traveler? Did Captain Hook Kill Ariel’s Mother? Could prolonged radon exposure explain why Scranton employees in The Office become so weird in later seasons? Join pop culture nerds Lara Williams, Spencer Williams, and Michael Sewell as they track down the most genius and preposterous fan theories from all over the internet.... but mostly Reddit. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Fan Theories Are Literally Changing the Stories that Inspire Them

Apr 21 2023 70 mins  
Our first episode of Fan Theory Queries was published on April 20th, 2022... which means we've made it one year! To celebrate, we're looking at how fan theories have actually impacted the way writers and producers approach shows and movies. Interviews with Damon Lindelof on Lost, James Gunn and Kevin Feige on Guardians 2, and Dan Erickson on Severance reveal the part fan theories h

Is Code 2319 in Monsters Inc. a Procedure to Prevent Pandemics?

Apr 01 2023 22 mins  
What if the running gag about Code 2319 in Monsters Inc. isn't just a gross overreaction to simple germs? Could there be a much darker history... that may have even predicted the real world's pandemic??? Want an FTQ shirt, mug, phone case, or many other products? Shop our merch store! https://shop.fantheoryqueries.com/ For access to the FTQ Discord theory discussion channel, suppor

Do the Members of Smash Mouth Share Daredevil’s Blindness/Sensory Abilities Amongst Themselves?

Mar 28 2023 24 mins  
Somebody once told me this crazy fan theory about Smash Mouth. Hey now, listen to this podcast right now. Want an FTQ shirt, mug, phone case, or many other products? Shop our merch store! https://shop.fantheoryqueries.com/ For access to the FTQ Discord theory discussion channel, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fantheoryqs

Did Mary Poppins Attend Hogwarts?

Mar 23 2023 40 mins  
In this episode Spencer demonstrates that despite what he says, he does not, in fact, remember much about Mary Poppins (the classic film from 1964 starring Julie Andrews) at all! But that's okay because Blythe and Lara are here to answer his questions. Want an FTQ shirt, mug, phone case, or many other products? Shop our merch store! https://shop.fantheoryqueries.com/ For access to

Does The Office Take Place in Hell?

Mar 21 2023 26 mins  
Admit it. Towards the end of the series The Office, the show was getting way different from what it started out to be. In this episode, a Reddit user has an explanation for that. Want a FTQ shirt, mug, phone case, or many other products? Shop our merch store! https://shop.fantheoryqueries.com/ For access to FTQ Discord theory discussion channel, support us on Patreon: https://www.p

Does Kevin McCallister Grow Up to Become Jigsaw from the Saw Movies?

Mar 16 2023 31 mins  
Our guests, the guys from the podcast Two Chunks and a Hunk, are back to finish off the week with a theory that makes an unexpected connection. Be warned, the evidence that connects Kevin McCallister from Home Alone to Jigsaw from the Saw Movies, may shock, awe, and delight you all at once!

Are White Goodman from Dodgeball and Tony Perkis from Heavyweights the Same Dude?

Mar 15 2023 29 mins  
Our guests, the guys from the podcast Two Chunks and a Hunk, are back with another great theory, possibly even two, for this single episode.

Why Doesn’t the Dilophosaurus in Jurassic Park Attack Nedry When They First Meet?

Mar 14 2023 29 mins  
Our guests, the guys from the podcast Two Chunks and a Hunk, are bringing the theories this week. Ever wonder why the dilophosaurus in Jurassic Park doesn’t eat Nedry when they first meet?

Are the Coins That Mario Collects Actually Souls?

Mar 09 2023 18 mins  
If you're the kind of person who needs a reason or meaning behind everything, this is the episode for you! The FTQ Crew closely examines a theory that the coins in the Super Mario games actually represent souls.Want a FTQ shirt, mug, phone case, or many other products? Shop our merch store! 15% off with promo code "BADMATH" - https://shop.fantheoryqueries.com/For access to FTQ Disc

Does Boo from Monsters Inc. Grow Up to Be Violet from The Incredibles?

Mar 07 2023 19 mins  
The author's TLDR for this fan theory is, "Boo from Monsters, Inc. is Violet from The Incredibles because of reasons." Listen to the reasons!Want a FTQ shirt, mug, phone case, or many other products? Shop our merch store! 15% off with promo code "BADMATH" - https://shop.fantheoryqueries.com/For access to FTQ Discord theory discussion channel, support us on Patreon: https://www.patr