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We continue topic month with a look at ageism in fandom.\xa0Bex from Big Reputations Pod, and E'Shel from Liberty Diner Dish, join Erin to discuss why they think ageism exists in fandom, whether it is more prevalent among female fans, if there is a genre that has more ageism, their own experiences, and more.\nArticles and YouTube videos mentioned:\nFanlore: Ageism in Fandom\n"You're Never Too Old to Be a Fan" by Lynn Zubernis, Ph.D. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-science-fandom/202205/you-re-never-too-old-be-fan\n"Fandom Ageism Doesn't Make Any Sense" by Julia Delbel: https://www.themarysue.com/ageism-in-fandom/\n"Meme-ing For A Reason #19: Adults Aren't Marginalized in Fandom, Sorry" from Stitch's Media Mix: https://stitchmediamix.com/2022/09/16/meme-adults-arent-marginalized-fandom/\n"Ageism in SPN Fandom" from Bob Wess's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oEigKdSjBo&t=172s\nFor excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod.\nYou can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod\nTwitter: @fandomthingpod\nInstagram: @itsafandomthingpod\nDiscord: https://discord.com/channels/1042986989349257216/1042987584151879762\nYou can follow Fergie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schroederandfergs\nCover art by Carla Temis.\nPodcast logo by Erin Amos.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices