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So Pensacon 2023 is just around the corner. If you've never been and are still considering going check out this blog we ...
09/02/2023

So Pensacon 2023 is just around the corner.

If you've never been and are still considering going check out this blog we wrote about Pensacon 2022 that you've likely never seen.

Pensacon is a convention that brings together fans of comic books, movies, television, and more to celebrate their love of pop culture. Held annually in …

Hey everyone! We're back with a special release talking with Kelsey Coffey, a multi-talented media personality and passi...
13/01/2023

Hey everyone!

We're back with a special release talking with Kelsey Coffey, a multi-talented media personality and passionate Beyonce superfan, as she shares her life-changing journey of discovering her dream career and the power of representation in culture through the unstoppable legacy of Queen Bey.

"If Beyonce can be successful as a black woman, I can too." - Kelsey Coffey

In this episode of Fantastic People, Kelsey shares

fond memories of growing up with Beyonce's music and how seeing her in concert inspired her as a young black girl to chase her dreams. Kelsey also discusses her move to Pensacola to pursue a career in journalism and the impact of representation in our culture.

Connect with Kelsey Coffey on Twitter and Instagram, and be sure to check out the other episodes of Fantastic People for more inspiring stories.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KelseyPCoffey
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelseypcoffey/
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Listen Here: https://www.fantasticpeoplepod.com/Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell with their guest, Travis Hornsby by,...
12/11/2021

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Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell with their guest, Travis Hornsby by, as they chat about his favorite football team: the Florida Gators. Travis is the founder and owner of Student Loan Planner , a student loan advice company. Today, he shares how the team gave him a sense of community and helped him in terms of decision-making. There’s a lot to take away from this episode, so make sure to tune in and enjoy the show!

06/11/2021

Full episode here: https://www.fantasticpeoplepod.com/s1e17
Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell as they talk with their guest Wally Phelps. Wally is a well known comedian along the Gulf Coast and a co-writer of the award winning short film Monsters Anonymous. Interestingly enough Wally's career as a comedian and writing a horror comedy was influenced by one of the most iconic horror, comedy, films - Ghost Busters! There is a lot to unpack in this episode so stay tuned!

Listen Here: https://www.fantasticpeoplepod.com/s1e17Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell as they talk with their guest W...
05/11/2021

Listen Here: https://www.fantasticpeoplepod.com/s1e17
Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell as they talk with their guest Wally Phelps. Wally is a well known comedian along the Gulf Coast and a co-writer of the award winning short film Monsters Anonymous. Interestingly enough Wally's career as a comedian and writing a horror comedy was influenced by one of the most iconic horror, comedy, films - Ghost Busters! There is a lot to unpack in this episode so stay tuned!

16/10/2021

Listen To Full Episode Here: https://www.fantasticpeoplepod.com/s1e15
Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell with their guest Anna Dearmon Kornick. Anna is a Time Management Coach and host of It’s About Time, a podcast sharing stories and strategies to inspire professionals seeking better work, life and balance. Anna tells us about a concept called the "Reset Ritual" and how a song from the hit Musical Hamilton helps her reset when things get crazy. There is a lot to unpack in this episode so stay tuned!

Listen Here: https://www.fantasticpeoplepod.com/s1e15Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell with their guest Anna Dearmon K...
15/10/2021

Listen Here: https://www.fantasticpeoplepod.com/s1e15
Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell with their guest Anna Dearmon Kornick . Anna is a Time Management Coach and host of It’s About Time, a podcast sharing stories and strategies to inspire professionals seeking better work, life and balance. Anna tells us about a concept called the "Reset Ritual" and how a song from the hit Musical Hamilton helps her reset when things get crazy. There is a lot to unpack in this episode so stay tuned!


12/10/2021

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09/10/2021

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Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell with their guest Thaddeus Jones. To his Twitch followers Thaddeus is known as ThaiGuy. Famous for his positive attitude and determination to connect with everyone around him. Thaddeus began his journey from casual viewer to full time streamer over three years ago. During that time Thaddeus has experienced career changes, loss, and the growing challenges of a global pandemic. During which he dedicated himself to building a community that brings people together and builds people up. There is a lot to unpack in this episode so stay tuned!

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08/10/2021

Listen Here: https://www.fantasticpeoplepod.com/s1e14

Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell with their guest Thaddeus Jones. To his Twitch followers Thaddeus is known as ThaiGuy. Famous for his positive attitude and determination to connect with everyone around him. Thaddeus began his journey from casual viewer to full time streamer over three years ago. During that time Thaddeus has experienced career changes, loss, and the growing challenges of a global pandemic. During which he dedicated himself to building a community that brings people together and builds people up. There is a lot to unpack in this episode so stay tuned!

06/10/2021

Full Episode Here: https://www.fantasticpeoplepod.com/s1e13
Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell with their guest, Samantha Eckiss , as they chat about her love for the queen of pop music, Taylor Swift. Samantha is the founder, owner, and operator of the Le Dough Doughnut truck along the Gulf Coast. Today, she shares how listening to Taylor Swift got her through many bad breakups, her dream to one day make doughnuts with Taylor Swift, and how every doughnut that has been made in her truck has heard a Taylor Swift song. There’s a lot to take away from this episode, so make sure to tune in and enjoy the show!

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Listen Here: https://www.fantasticpeoplepod.com/s1e13Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell with their guest, Samantha Ecki...
01/10/2021

Listen Here: https://www.fantasticpeoplepod.com/s1e13

Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell with their guest, Samantha Eckiss, as they chat about her love for the queen of pop music, Taylor Swift. Samantha is the founder, owner, and operator of the Le Dough Doughnut truck along the Gulf Coast. Today, she shares how listening to Taylor Swift got her through many bad breakups, her dream to one day make doughnuts with Taylor Swift, and how every doughnut that has been made in her truck has heard a Taylor Swift song. There’s a lot to take away from this episode, so make sure to tune in and enjoy the show!

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24/09/2021

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Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell with their guest, Tanner Stewart, as they chat about his love for John Grisham novels, specifically A Time To Kill. Tanner is a news anchor and reporter for WEAR Channel 3 News in Pensacola, Florida. Today, he shares why he gets himself lost in John Grisham novels when out of the newsroom. There’s a lot to take away from this episode, so make sure to tune in and enjoy the show!

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17/09/2021

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Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell with their guest, Jacob Craig, as they chat about his love for the protector of Gotham City: Batman. Jacob is a comedian and one of the hosts of the Open Mic’ers podcast. Today, he shares how watching a Batman movie every day one summer created a bonding moment for him and his older brother. There’s a lot to take away from this episode, so make sure to tune in and enjoy the show!

10/09/2021

Listen in full here: https://www.fantasticpeoplepod.com/how-watching-50s-60s-scifi-flims/
Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell with their guest, Jared Miller, as they chat about the world of science fiction, particularly in film. Jared is a library assistant at a public library. In his free time, he watches science fiction movies of the 50s and 60s as a pastime. Today, he talks about his fascination with science fiction films in the 50s and 60s and events of that period which greatly influenced them. There’s a lot to take away from this episode, so make sure to tune in and enjoy the show!

Listen Here: https://www.fantasticpeoplepod.com/how-watching-50s-60s-scifi-flims/Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell wit...
10/09/2021

Listen Here: https://www.fantasticpeoplepod.com/how-watching-50s-60s-scifi-flims/

Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell with their guest, Jared Miller, as they chat about the world of science fiction, particularly in film. Jared is a library assistant at a public library. In his free time, he watches science fiction movies of the 50s and 60s as a pastime. Today, he talks about his fascination with science fiction films in the 50s and 60s and events of that period which greatly influenced them. There’s a lot to take away from this episode, so make sure to tune in and enjoy the show!

03/09/2021

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.fantasticpeoplepod.com/how-listening-to.../
Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell with their guest Alex Gartner as they chat about the perspective changing genre of World Music and its ability to deepen one’s understanding of non-western cultures. Alex passionately describes his different encounters with varying cultures and how they engage with music. His love of World Music has even impacted the way he teaches music in his career. There is a lot to unpack so stay tuned and enjoy the episode!

Listen Here: https://www.fantasticpeoplepod.com/how-listening-to-world-music-shapes-a/Join Christian Jones and Regan Bel...
03/09/2021

Listen Here: https://www.fantasticpeoplepod.com/how-listening-to-world-music-shapes-a/

Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell with their guest Alex Gartner as they chat about the perspective changing genre of World Music and its ability to deepen one’s understanding of non-western cultures. Alex passionately describes his different encounters with varying cultures and how they engage with music. His love of World Music has even impacted the way he teaches music in his career. There is a lot to unpack so stay tuned and enjoy the episode!

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01/09/2021

This week we'll be talking to the hosts FANtastic People! Christian Jones and Regan Bell spent over 10 years in the customer service and entertainment industries along the Gulf Coast. This experience has led them to believe that everyone has a compelling, personal, connection to the things they are a fan of and they are here to uncover the secret fandoms of the Gulf Coast's VIPs.

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28/08/2021

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.fantasticpeoplepod.com/captains-log-how-a-behind-the-scenes/
Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell with their guest Steve Wise as they talk about his experience in filmmaking and media, Pensacon 2022, fandoms, and the revolutionizing influence of Star Trek on Sci-fi and television. As Pensacon's Programming Director, Stephen throws in scoops on what people can expect from the upcoming event on Feb 18-20th, 2022, in this episode. Being the avid Star Trek fan that he is, tune in on what he's got to say about the show's primary appeal to the young audience, the show's themes and rawness, and what can be anticipated from what more can become of Star Trek in the next five to ten years. There is indeed tons to unpack, so stay tuned and enjoy the episode!

Listen Here: https://www.fantasticpeoplepod.com/captains-log-how-a-behind-the-scenes/Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell...
27/08/2021

Listen Here: https://www.fantasticpeoplepod.com/captains-log-how-a-behind-the-scenes/

Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell with their guest Steve Wise as they talk about his experience in filmmaking and media, Pensacon 2022, fandoms, and the revolutionizing influence of Star Trek on Sci-fi and television. As Pensacon's Programming Director, Stephen throws in scoops on what people can expect from the upcoming event on Feb 18-20th, 2022, in this episode. Being the avid Star Trek fan that he is, tune in on what he's got to say about the show's primary appeal to the young audience, the show's themes and rawness, and what can be anticipated from what more can become of Star Trek in the next five to ten years. There is indeed tons to unpack, so stay tuned and enjoy the episode!

20/08/2021

Listen Here: https://www.fantasticpeoplepod.com/start-your-engines-how-short-track-racing/
Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell with their guest Robbie Harvey as they chat about the adrenaline-inducing racing world and its gradual evolution through the years. Robbie Harvey was covering sporting events for BLAB TV when broadcasting the Snowball Derby first crossed his mind. He had only announced for basketball, baseball, football, and even hockey games until that point, but never cars chasing each other in circles. But even when Robbie knew as much about racing as the average Joe, his play-by-play of the Derby was good enough even to grab the attention of long-time Five Flags Speedway promoter Tim Bryant. So now, his distinctive style of announcing has been iconized by many short-track racing fans in America. But then, what truly solidified his love for racing was how it helped his family get through some of the most challenging times of their lives. Today, Robbie shares this story, along with his many endearing experiences with racing, so stay tuned and enjoy the episode!

Listen Here: https://www.fantasticpeoplepod.com/Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell with their guest Robbie Harvey as th...
20/08/2021

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Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell with their guest Robbie Harvey as they chat about the adrenaline-inducing racing world and its gradual evolution through the years. Robbie was covering sporting events for BLAB TV when broadcasting the Snowball Derby first crossed his mind. He had only announced for basketball, baseball, football, and even hockey games until that point, but never cars chasing each other in circles. But even when Robbie knew as much about racing as the average Joe, his play-by-play of the Derby was good enough even to grab the attention of long-time Five Flags Speedway promoter Tim Bryant. So now, his distinctive style of announcing has been iconized by many short-track racing fans in America. But then, what truly solidified his love for racing was how it helped his family get through some of the most challenging times of their lives. Today, Robbie shares this story, along with his many endearing experiences with racing, so stay tuned and enjoy the episode!

13/08/2021

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Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell with their guest Christina Aldahondo as they chat about the colorful world of Anime and its influence across many generations. Christina Aldahondo is a public school orchestra teacher and instructor for the Emerald Coast Honors Orchestra. She is also a wedding and event musician and the electric violist for the White Tie Rock Ensemble. About eight years ago, Christina began to suffer from a mysterious illness, which has not been identified even until now. Today, she shares with us how watching anime helped her during a very unsettling time in her life and how it eventually became her ultimate happiness. There’s a lot to take away from this episode, so make sure to tune in and enjoy.

Listen Here: https://www.fantasticpeoplepod.com/Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell with their guest Christina Aldahondo...
13/08/2021

Listen Here: https://www.fantasticpeoplepod.com/

Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell with their guest Christina Aldahondo as they chat about the colorful world of Anime and its influence across many generations. Christina Aldahondo is a public school orchestra teacher and instructor for the Emerald Coast Honors Orchestra. She is also a wedding and event musician and the electric violist for the White Tie Rock Ensemble. About eight years ago, Christina began to suffer from a mysterious illness, which has not been identified even until now. Today, she shares with us how watching anime helped her during a very unsettling time in her life and how it eventually became her ultimate happiness. There’s a lot to take away from this episode, so make sure to tune in and enjoy.

Listen Now: https://www.fantasticpeoplepod.com/Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell with their guest Taylor Palmer, as th...
30/07/2021

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Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell with their guest Taylor Palmer, as they talk about the mysterious world of Doctor Who. Taylor Palmer works as a self-employed realtor with licensing in Texas and Maryland. She first discovered Doctor Who about ten years ago when memes of it were all over Pinterest. Later on, Taylor binge-watched the show in its entirety after leaving it on TV a few times while doing chores. As a result, she found comfort in the Doctor Who’s story and what its characters gave her, especially during her husband’s deployment. Today, she shares her thoughts on why Doctor Who stayed around for so long and what she looks forward to with the new doctor being female. There’s a lot to unpack, so stay tuned and enjoy the episode!

Listen Here: https://www.fantasticpeoplepod.com/Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell with their guest Elanders Frazier as...
23/07/2021

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Join Christian Jones and Regan Bell with their guest Elanders Frazier as they chat about Power Rangers and how it transformed their lives growing up. Elanders is one of the co-hosts of the Volta Percussions Podcast, providing percussion education to designers, educators, and performers. His love for Power Rangers began at age 9 when the live-action show was first released on Fox Kids back in the 90s. With elementary school being a turbulent time for him, he immediately connected to the show, and it gave him the strength to get by. Today, he shares his thoughts on what has kept Power Rangers around for so long and how a show like it can shape a generation. If you want to hear more about it, stay tuned and enjoy the episode!

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