Fan Effect

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for Memorial Day weekend 2023. Without question, Disney's live-action remake, “The Little Mermaid,” will make a smash! Andy lets gives his quick review on the latest Disney offering, with Producer KellieAnn’s viewpoint in our second segment. 

Other movies and shows out on this big Box Office weekend include: “About My Father” a new comedy starring Robert De Niro and Sebastian Maniscalco as a working-class father-son duo who spend a weekend with the ultra-wealthy family of Sebastian's girlfriend. “You Hurt My Feelings,” a comedy out of the Sundance Film Festival starring Julia Louis-Dreyfuss as an author who is terribly hurt when she overhears her husband admit to someone that he didn't like her new book. “FUBAR,” a new series on Netflix starring Arnold Schwarzenegger & Monica Barbaro.  It's comedy & action but it swings WILDLY between the two, almost giving you whiplash. “Kandahar” stars Gerard Butler as a CIA operative whose cover is blown in Afghanistan and has to fight his way out along with his Afghan interpreter. “Platonic,” a comedy series on Apple TV+ starring Seth Rogan & Rose Byrne about two lifelong friends who reconnect and bring out the worst in each other. And, “The Machine”, a gross-out comedy based on the stand-up routine of Bert Kreischer, that also features Mark Hamill.

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs. DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of May 19, 2023. Fast-ten your seatbelts because Dom Toretto and his ‘Fast and Furious’ bunch is back and better in “Fast X.” Shows we are taking a look at this week are: A remake of the basketball comedy “White Men Can’t Jump” with musician Jack Harlow in the Woody Harrelson role went straight to Hulu streaming. A goofy, mature-aimed comedy series starring Patricia Arquette as a former addict/dealer who decides she wants to become a private investigator on AppleTV Plus called “High Desert.” Also on AppleTV Plus, we can’t miss the must-watch documentary on or those of us who grew up in the 1980's, “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie.”  And lesser known shows hitting streaming services are “Class of ‘09” on Hulu, the sequel to the Netflix movie series "To All The Boys I've Loved Before,” and Season 2 of the animated series for kids, “Harriet The Spy” on AppleTV Plus. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs. DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

In an emotional end of an era, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ has blasted off into theaters winning box office gold as well as a divisive audience response. On this episode of the Fan Effect podcast, hosts Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen are joined by the Pop Knowledge blogger’ Natalie Mollinet to break down this latest feature of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This spoiler-filled deep-dive tackles the dark(er) comedy in all its space Avengers glory and asks, “Where will the Marvel Univers go next?” 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of May 5, 2023. They're back for one final adventure: “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” will please fans of the Space Avengers and make those same fans have strong feelings. Also emotionally engaging is the romcom “What's Love Got to Do with It?” starring Lilly James. Over on Apple TV Plus is the sci-fi book turned dystopian series, “Silo.” On Hulu/Disney Plus, “A Small Light” is a dramatized version of the efforts the Gies family went through to hide and protect Anne Frank and her family. If you're a fan of“Bridgerton,” you've got “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story” on Netflix. And Pete Davidson's “Bupkis” on Peacock has some shocking and disgusting some might find funny, but not Andy. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs. DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

After waiting almost a year and a half between new episodes of the Star Wars smash-hit series "The Mandalorian", Din Djarin and Grogu have finally returned to Disney+ with a third season.

In this episode of Fan Effect, host Andy Farnsworth and recurring guest Dan Spindle of KSL TV in Salt Lake City utilize all their Star Wars knowledge and fan fervor to break down the eight episodes of season 3, which saw the elevation of Katee Sackhoff to series regular as Bo-Katan Kryze and the team return to re-take the planet Mandalore from a villain none of them expected.

Plus, Dan details his trip to the home of the world's largest collection of Star Wars merchandise & memorabilia, Rancho Obi-Wan in California. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs. DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of April 28, 2023. A true-to-the-book movie is here with the charming “Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.” “Peter Pan & Wendy” flies not into theaters but to Disney Plus in the latest pretty-well-done version of the literary classic.  An original espionage action thriller series called “Citadel” hits big on Prime Video. While a streaming series remake of the movie “Fatal Attraction” lands on Paramount Plus. Apple Plus garners attention with the classic Children’s book turned animated series “Frog & Toad” Oscar-nominated actress Michelle Williams stars in the movie “Showing Up;” also showing up in theaters is A movie about famous boxing legend/pastor/low-fat grill salesman “Big George Foreman,” and A movie about a giant shark that can eat military ships called “The Black Demon.”

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs. DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of April 21, 2013. Don’t sleep on the latest Chris Evans and Ana De Armas movie, “Ghosted” on Apple TV+. The hilarious action rom-com is full of unexpected cameos and really worthy of a big-screen release. What did make the big screen was “Evil Dead Rise,”  but it was not screened by critics. Other big-screen options include; the less-well-known-but-very-real French composer Joseph Bologne, “Chevalier” de Saint-Georges, the directorial debut of Ray Romano with “Somewhere In Queens,” and the latest 3-hour-long dramatic-comedy Joaquin Phoenix'st “Beau Is Afraid.”

On streaming, Keri Russell leads the VERY good streaming series “The Diplomat” on Netflix,” The very weird action, sci-fi, comedy streaming series “Mrs. Davis” on Peacock,” and The sci-fi horror series on Prime Video called “Dead Ringers,”  starring Rachel Weisz as twin OB doctors.

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs. DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of April 14, 2023. Nicolas Cage employs all his Nic Cage-y powers as Dracula alongside Nicholas Hoult's “Renfield” in the new horror-comedy in theaters.  It's funny, but it's also super violent & bloody. Also trying to pass off violence as humor is the Toni Collette starring “Mafia Mamma,” where the American housewife suddenly finds herself at the head of a crime family in Italy. The story of the first Black player to sign a contract in NBA history, “Sweetwater” hits theaters this week, and is pretty good! “The Last Thing He Told Me” is a new mystery thriller series on Apple TV+ starring Jennifer Garner for a streaming option. Other options include “Prom Pact” on Disney+ if your teens are in the middle of prom season at their schools and are looking for another take on the genre.  There's also the gospel-and-soul music-infused “Praise This” on PeacockTV, where a wannabe pop star decides to join a competitive gospel music team.  And, of course, the fifth and final season of “The Marvelous Mrs Maisel” on Prime Video.

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs. DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of April 7, 2023. First is the long-awaited animated debut of Illumination Studio's and Nintendo's “Super Mario Bros. Movie” in theatres, but will it be a “Smash” hit?  Prepare yourself for a trip back to 1984, as Matt Damon & Ben Affleck reunite in “Air,”  the movie that dramatically tells the story of how Nike landed Michael Jordan as an endorser and changed the sneaker culture forever with the creation of the Air Jordan line of shoes. The hilarious musical & comedy series “Schmigadoon” returns with season 2 on Apple TV+, titled “Schmicago” on AppleTV+. 

For religious choices this Easter weekend, Angel Studios’ “His Only Son” tells the biblical story of Abraham and Isaac in a moving and beautiful way. And on Prime Video, “On A Wing And A Prayer” sees Dennis Quaid in the true story of a Louisiana man with no flying experience who had to land a twin-engine King Air 200 with his family on board after their pilot died of a heart attack. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs. DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of March 31, 2023. Will "Dungeons and Dragons" the movie live up to Dungeons and Dragons the game? That's the big question as "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" takes the iconic tabletop role-playing game to the big screen. Another game-turned-movie is "Tetris" on Apple TV+, a sort of Cold War spy movie about a video game. Over on Netflix, Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston are back as the charming, somewhat bumbling, yet unexpectedly effective husband/wife detective team in "Murder Mystery 2." Actor Kiefer Sutherland has a new action-thriller TV series on Paramount+ called "Rabbit Hole." And for fans of sitcoms, Rob Lowe has a comedy for you on Netflix with the quirky show "Unstable." And Finally, a new adaptation of "Great Expectations" on FX & Hulu, starring Olivia Colman as Miss Havisham. But fair warning, this ain't your parents Charles Dickens!

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs. DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Nerds worldwide (including ourselves) are rejoicing as Dungeons & Dragons, the game, gets its latest Hollywood adaptation. "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" is a ridiculously imaginative and magical character-driven film. And in this episode of the Fan Effect, Producer KellieAnn Halvorsen takes the reins as a host and, along with her dice goblin friend JJ Safley breaks apart the big screen adaptation, compares its feel to the game feel, and gives a glimpse into their dorky friendship. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who is joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of March 24, 2023. Keanu Reeves is back as the famous assassin (for the final time?) in "John Wick: Chapter 4," which might be the closest thing I've ever seen to a video game being depicted on screen. On Netflix, the engaging conspiracy thriller series "The Night Agent is all available to stream now. Over on Hulu, we get a musical romantic comedy series, "Up Here," set in the 1990s. An interactive, kid-friendly animated special on Netflix called "We Lost Our Human" where you get to choose what the characters do in certain situations. Apple Tv+ is tackling climate change futuristic drama series called "Extrapolations" For a period piece adjacent to Jan Austen, there is the third (and supposedly final) season of "Sanditon" on PBS. And Morgan Freeman & Florence Pugh star in "A Good Person," which the Movie Show's Steve Sales call's the best thing he saw this week.

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs. DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of March 17, 2023. Zachary Levi is back as the teenager with superpowers in “Shazam! Fury of the Gods, ” This time, he and his SHAZAM-ily, is facing off with a horde of mythical creatures. But will the sequel live up to the magic of the first film? Andy gives his answer in the first part of our episode, with Producer KellieAnn giving her DC Fanatic answer in the final segment. 

Over on streaming services, fans rejoice at the return of “Ted Lasso” Season 3 on Apple TV+, with the driving question, how does Team Lasso at AFC Richmond solve a problem like Rupert, Nate & West Ham United? Over on Netflix, the fantasy book-turned-series “Shadow and Bone” gets its second season premiere. Also on Netflix, the cute animated movie “The Magician's Elephant” is a magical hit for kids. 

Other honorable mentions this week go to; The Keira Knightley-led “Boston Strangler” on Hulu, “Moving On,” which reunites Lily Tomlin & Jane Fonda, “Agent Elvis” on Netflix (which feels like if the creators of "Venture Brothers" decided to make Elvis a secret agent) and finally the Adam Driver space & dinosaur action film “65”, which did not screen for critics.

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs. DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of March 10, 2023. Mel Brooks is back with a streaming series sequel to one of his movies from 40 years ago. Unfortunately, Andy thinks “History of The World Part II” will be far more offensive than funny for most people who follow our podcast. A surprisingly enjoyable new movie starring Woody Harrelson as a basketball coach who leads a team to the Special Olympics, “Champions” does a good job balancing humor & heart and never stoops to poking fun at the athletes or their disabilities. If you're a "Scream" franchise fan, you've got “Scream VI” in theaters, but this time without Neve Campbell.

Other options include: “Chang Can Dunk,” A family-friendly movie on Disney Plus. The Hulu streaming dramedy series “Unprisoned.” A series on Paramount Plus called “School Spirits.” “Luther: The Fallen Sun” on Netflix, a movie that's a sequel to the popular British detective show starring Idris Elba. And finally, the second half of season 4 of "You" is on Netflix.

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs. DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of March 3, 2023.  With a solid group of choices to watch in the theaters and at home this weekend, the big question is, will The Mandalorian season three continue to be a must-see for Star Wars fans? Andy says… Yes! On the big screen, Creed III starring and directed by Michael B. Jordan is an emotional and great addition to the Rocky-Creed series. In theaters as well is the surprisingly good action comedy Operation Fortune, but with Guy Ritchie at the directorial helm, we should have expected that. Over on Amazon Prime Video, we have a best-selling book turned series with Daisy Jones and The Six. And on CBS/ParamountPlus, a movie turned series, True Lies, debuts with an imperfect but enjoyable start for a broadcast-type tv show. As for the kids, Netflix's new animated series  Karate Sheep gives some strong classic Looney Tunes vibes with no dialogue and lots of sight gags family-friendly fun. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs. DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of February 24, 2023. Ever wondered what a bear is like after it does cocaine? The new movie “Cocaine Bear” will show how director Elizabeth Banks imagines it, all on the big screen. For small-screen options, you have; A silent David Harbour haunts Anthony Mackie's family, who turns him into a social media sensation before things take a very dark turn in “We Have a Ghost” on Netflix. Christoph Waltz is either the best boss ever or the most sadistic one in “The Consultant” on Amazon Prime Video. Eva Green is a British intelligence agent who knows her French rival all too well in the espionage thriller series “Liaison” on Apple TV Plus. The crew from “Outer Banks” is back for a third season of teenagers doing way-too-grown-up things on Netflix. The comedy “Party Down” reunites after 10 years for another series on Starz. And Eugene Levy becomes “The Reluctant Traveler,” visiting locales around the world (including Utah!) in the new Apple TV Plus series.

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of February 17, 2023. It's time for another trip into the Marvel Cinematic Universe as “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” is set to make a big box office splash this weekend. This third sequel to 2015’s “Ant-Man” packs a heavy sci-fi punch and a great “new” villain with Kang the Conqueror. Also hitting theaters is “Marlowe,” the throwback noir thriller stars Liam Neeson as a brooding down on his luck detective,  but in color instead of black & white.  And in streaming options, “Star Trek: Picard” returns in Season 3 on ParamountPlus wins the weekend options, with a storyline that is what Trekkies have wished for of the series in the first place. Over on AppleTV Plus, the movie “Sharper” and the series “Hello Tomorrow!” are pretty fun and visually unique for more grown-up audiences. As for family-streaming-fare, kids can enjoy the action/sci-fi/adventure series “My Dad the Bounty Hunter,” on Netflix.

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of December 16, 2022. After a 13-year wait, we finally get the sequel to the biggest-grossing film of all time, James Cameron’s “Avatar the Way of Water.” On streaming, we have a new generation of puzzle solvers hunts Central American treasure in “National Treasure Edge of History” on DisneyPlus. Noah Centineo gets caught up in international power struggles & spy stuff in “The Recruit” on Netflix. Harrison Ford's first TV series EVER in the “Yellowstone” prequel series “1923” on ParamountPlus. And KSL’s Shara Park tells us why one of her favorite Christmas movies is 2006's romantic comedy,  “The Holiday.” 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of December 9, 222. On a streaming-heavy weekend, Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio” on Netflix is a creatively re-imagined stop-motion animated story set to win the weekend. Will Smith is back on the big screen in the black-and-white-and-sepia drama “Emancipation” from Apple TV+. There are a lot of Christmas shows to choose from, including HBO Max’s movie-within-a-movie “A Hollywood Christmas,” AmazonPrime’s “Something From Tiffanys,”  and Dan Spindle tries to convenience our audiences that you should give the 1985's “Santa Claus: The Movie” a pick this Holiday Season. Also reviewed, Olivia Colman & Colin Firth headline director Sam Mendes' “Empire of Light” in theaters, and the children's series “Night At The Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again” on DisneyPlus. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of December 2, 2022.  Andy has a review for another musical re-telling (this time animated) of "A Christmas Carol," with Netflix’s new “Scrooge: A Christmas Carol.”  On the NON-family-friendly side, there's the hilarious but over-the-top  “Violent Night” starring David Harbour as Santa, who gets into a Die Hard-type situation at one of the houses he's visiting on his rounds. If you were a fan of the 1988 movie “Willow,” there's now a sequel streaming series of the same name on Disney Plus.  It brings back several actors & characters from the original movie. And even more streaming options for series, sequels, and movies.

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

"Star Wars" fans are as varied in their opinions of recent entries into the film & TV portions of the franchise.  But opinion has generally been positive for the recently-completed "Star Wars: Andor" series on Disney+.

In this episode, "Star Wars" superfans Andy Farnsworth and KSL-TV's Dan Spindle break down what writer/creator Tony Gilroy did so well, the moments that impacted them most, and break down how this series is as much a reflection of the day in which it was created, as "A New Hope" was of its day back in 1977.

"You'll shoot your eye out!" is one of the many memorable lines from 1983's "A Christmas Story," a movie that has memorably wormed its way into pop culture over the decades.  Nearly 40 years later, we have a sequel called "A Christmas Story Christmas" that brings back most of the cast of the original to tell the story of the adult Ralphie trying to make a memorable Christmas for his own children in 1973.

Not to be outdone, Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell team up for a Christmas comedy musical adaptation of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" that's called "Spirited".

In this episode, Fan Effect host Andy Farnsworth is joined by KSL-TV's Dan Spindle to discuss how these new films rank among other similar Christmas classics, and whether or not they'll be joining each of their annual Christmas movie rotation.

Fan Effect is starting the holidays right with a heavy helping of new streaming Christmas movies and a discussion of favorite festive films from Christmas past. Hosts Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen are joined by the Pop Knowledge blogger’ Natalie Mollinet to break down new flicks like "Spirited," "A Christmas Story Christmas," and “The Clauses.”  For more Christmas fun, listen to Andy’s conversation with KSL-TV’s Dan Spindle, ‘How "Spirited" and "A Christmas Story Christmas" Rank Among Classic Holiday Films,’ or our 2020 ‘Star Wars finally has another holiday special, and this time it’s Lego!’ with Herb Scribner.  Just remember, with 152 new holiday movies this season, there is a plethora of films to choose from, and we hope we make your choice of what to watch easier. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

The much-anticipated sequel to “Black Panther” is now a hit block-busting film. This is in spite of the sudden loss of the star of the original film, Chadwick Boseman. Today on the Fan Effect Podcast, hosts Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen review and analyze why the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” is not only packed with action, but contains stunning storytelling and an emotional punch. They are joined by frequent KSL Podcasts’ guest Joshua Paul Chamberlain, who adds his assessment as well as insights as a Black man. Does “Wakanda Forever” stand up to its legendary predecessors? Listen and decide for yourself. Our first segment is spoiler free. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.  

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

The question on everybody's minds as we move into the Box office weekend is, can The Rock's "Black Adam" save the DC Universe? In this minisode review, resident DC Comics fan, Producer KellieAnn Halvorsen, gives the answer on this 11th DC Extended Universe movie, and spin-off of 2019’s “Shazam!”  While the film is formulaic fun for superhero film watchers, there is more to be desired for such a stellar cast and legacy characters. But is it worth a watch on the big screen? Listen to find out. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

What draws us to our favorite fandoms? Is it cool storylines, relatable characters, fantastic premises, or is it something deeper? Join KSL NewsRadio's Andy Farnsworth, KSL TV’s Dan Spindle, KSL Podcast’s KellieAnn Halvorsen, Chris Hoffman of Velleity Studios, and the Nerd Knowlege Blog’s Natalie Mollinet as they explore their favorite fandoms and the fun it is to share them with others. This is a live recording for KSL Podcasts’ Fan Effect, reviewing and celebrating all things fandom, especially Utah’s unique fan culture. Listen to the live recording of the FanX 2022 Salt Lake Comic Convention event. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs. DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of September 9, 2022. Andy’s favorite steaming show is back on Netflix for season 5 and already is a big hit. The cast of Cobra Kai is back ( Part of them are coming to FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention 2022 just around the corner!), and Andy has already binged the whole season; it's that watchable! Over on DisneyPlus, the latest live-action/CGI remake came out for DisneyPlus Day and is uplifting some audiences. “Pinnochio” stars Tom Hanks as Geppetto, Joseph Gordon-Levitt expertly voices Jiminy Cricket, and the wooden boy himself is voiced by newcomer Benjamin Evan Ainsworth. Also on DisneyPlus the “Cars on the Road,” shorts with a stop at a familiar local attraction by Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater. And on a more solemn note, “The Anthrax Attack” documentary/feature movie on Netflix will remind you of and educate you about the OTHER attack that happened in the U.S. back in September 2001.

Andy and KSLtv’s Dan Spindle also remind listeners not just to visit FanX to see the Cobra Kai cast members, but to join them for a live Fan Effect Podcast recording at their panel Saturday, Sept 24th at 3 pm in room 251A. Join Andy, Dan, producer KellieAnn, and Fan Effect friend Natalie Mollinet as they discuss “What draws us to our favorite fandoms?” 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of September 2, 2022. There are so many great shows to stream and see this labor day weekend. Amazon Prime Video’s much-anticipated “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” is based on The Silmarillion. In theaters is “Gigi and Nate,” a movie based on a true story about a teenager whose service animal capuchin monkey helps him and his family to heal after he is paralyzed by disease. Netflix has “Me Time,” with Mark Wahlberg & Kevin Hart. Paramount Plus has the animated Star Trek comedy premiere of Season Three of “Lower Decks.” And most exciting, most theaters have tickets this Saturday for $3 a person as part of National Cinema Day! You can even see Jaws on Imax. What weekend?!

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of  August 19, 2022.  A new TV series from the Marvel Cinematic Universe called “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law”  biggest name among the offerings, but will she win over audiences' hearts? Over on Netflix adaptation of the Broadway musical "13" is turning heads, or as Andy would call it, Junior High School Musical. The Peanuts gang is heading back to school on Apple. And last but not least, there be dragons!  Season 3 of Dragons: The Nine Realms on Hulu, and the “Game of Thrones” prequel “House of the Dragon” starting on HBO Max.

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Thor is back on the big screen for the fourth time, but more importantly, Jane Foster’s Thor is on screen for the first time!!! Marvel fans are rejoicing at the latest addition to the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe with the release of “Thor: Love and Thunder.” The question is, will there be thunderous love for the summer flick or a ho-hum reception? Our hosts Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen are joined by Provost Park Pass host and FanX emcee Chris Provost to dive deeply (and straight into spoilers) into a tangent-laden review. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Put on your Jedi rebreather, because we're diving DEEP into the final 3 episodes of Disney Plus series 'Obi-Wan Kenobi'.

KSL TV's Dan Spindle joins Andy Farnsworth once again for an extended discussion of the second half of the popular streaming series, which sees the former Jedi Master Kenobi pressed into action and out of hiding when he receives a call from an old friend, but also puts him on a collision course with his former friend-turned-enemy, Darth Vader.

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Wars, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful state of Utah, declared by TIME as The Nerdiest State in America, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

A generation of kids grew up on the iconic ‘Toy Story’ character, Buzz Lightyear. Now with the new Disney/Pixar film 'Lightyear,’ we take a closer look at the more human side of this zealous Space Ranger. Will this movie live up to the legacy of the original films? That's what Fan Effect Hosts Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen ask. Together they discuss the new out-of-this-world movie along with Brooke Larson Whipple, a former Disney Parks cast member, current artist, and fellow movie nerd. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Two of our favorite Star Wars experts are back and ready to talk about the return of Kenobi. KSL TV’s Dan Spindle and our host Andy Farnsworth have waited for what feels like ages to discuss Disney Plus’s new series ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi.” Now with three episodes under their belts, they are bursting with details to discuss from performance, story, canonical history, and more. With characters and cast pulled from such an iconic universe, will fans think the show is a feat or a flop?

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Want to save on your FanX 2022 tickets? Use discount code ‘KSLFANS’ at FanX.com for a 15% discount! 

“Bob’s Burgers” has been part of Fox’s animation domination lineup since 2011, developing a smaller but more rabid fandom than some of its peers. Now they are rejoicing as the Belcher family (Bob, Linda, Tina, Gene, and Louise) have their own musical-comedy-thriller-mystery on the big screen. In this episode of Fan Effect, our hosts are joined by ‘Bob’s Burgers’ superfan (and bobblehead artist) Jeff Woolf, to break down ‘the good, the bad, and the Bob,’ of ‘The Bob’s Burger Movie.’ While the new film feels like a long episode in the best way possible, will it take root in the hearts of non-familiar audiences? That is the big-beefy question for today.  

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Just in time for the Memorial Day weekend box office, a sequel 36 years in the making is returning excited audiences to the ‘Danger Zone.’ “Top Gun: Maverick” is a soaring success of action, nostalgia, and story. Today on the Fan Effect Podcast our hosts Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen dive deeply (after a spoiler-free first segment) into the legacy and launch of the new “Top Gun” movie with 'Saints and Sinners: True Crime and the History of the West' Podcast host, Chad Mortenson. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of May 13, 2022.  First, a new Star Trek series with a "strange" concept of just telling interesting sci-fi stories with likable characters in ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.’ A couple of truth-is-more-fantastic-than-fiction dramatic options include ‘The Offer,’ a weekly series that tells the story behind the making of ‘The Godfather;’ and ‘Operation Mincemeat,’ which tells an amazing and tense true story from World War II involving espionage and disinformation. Those who have been missing Mike Myers, he's back with a comedy series called ‘The Pentaverate’ in which he plays no less than 8 different roles. For the kids, you have the animated movie ‘Marmaduke’ on Netflix based on a comic strip that no young kid has probably ever heard of, but it has a cute and funny dog in it.

Also, make sure you listen to the end of the clip to find out how you can win two seats for an early screening of the new ‘Downton Abbey’ Film next week at the Megaplex Theaters!

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Want to save on your FanX 2022 tickets? Use discount code ‘KSLFANS’ at FanX.com for a 15% discount!

After a bit of a delay, the Fan Effect crew is ready to dive deeply into “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” Hosts Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen are joined by the Pop Knowledge blogger’ Natalie Mollinet to dissect this “Strange” sequel, which takes you to the darker side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Steeped in Marvel lore, stunning cinematography, beautiful horror vibes, and a fantastic soundtrack, the film is a hit with Marvel fans of the more mature variety. Today we have some tips and insights into getting even more out of this genre and multiverse spanning film. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

Want to save on your FanX 2022 tickets? Use discount code ‘KSLFANS’ at FanX.com for a 15% discount!

Can you believe FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention 2022 is four months away?!! We can’t! Horror fans are excited about some ‘Scream’ingly cool guest just announced for the September mega event. FanX Founder Dan Farr joins host Andy Farnsworth to talk about the new celebrity guest announcements, reminisce about past events, and tease upcoming FanX fun. Want to save on your FanX tickets? Use discount code ‘KSLFANS’ at FanX.com for a 15% discount!

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Fan Effect's two resident Star Wars experts, Andy Farnsworth and Dan Spindle (from KSL 5 TV) form a Dyad on Star Wars Day to discuss the new Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer, and reminisce about their favorite moments and lines from the galaxy far, far away.  They also debate which are the best movies from each trilogy, and which are their favorites.  Is Rian Johnson a modern-day Frank Capra? Is Rogue One the best of all 11 movies?  Should the finale of The Clone Wars animated series have been shown in theaters?  Would you watch "The Adventures of Chopper & K2SO?"

Join us as we say together, May the Fourth Be With You!

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of April 22, 2022. It’s a wide selection of entertainment options this weekend with something for people of all different tastes. The family-friendly favorite is Dreamworks’ “The Bad Guys “ in theaters which everyone can enjoy. For a more grown-up comedy, “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent“ stars Nicolas Cage as Nick cage, in a hilarious, meta, buddy-comedy with Pedro Pascal. For sports fans who enjoyed the “Last Dance” documentary miniseries, Apple TV’s “They Call Me Magic” could be magic. Also available this weekend, but not screened is Viking Drama “The Northman” and the return of “The Flight Attendant” on HBO Max. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

The long-awaited and long-plagued third installment of The Fantastic Beasts franchise finally is in theaters, but does the movie return to the magic we muggles have gotten used to in the ever-expanding Wizarding World of Harry Potter? “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” might be getting mixed reviews from the press, but on this episode of Fan Effect hosts Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen are joined by the Pop Knowledge blogger’ Natalie Mollinet, to take a deeper look at what us “Potterheads” might think of it. The first segment is spoiler-free, then listen at your own peril. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and  KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of April 8, 2022. “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” runs into the theaters as a sequel to the 2020 surprise hit. For the grown-ups, there's Michael Bay's latest movie, “Ambulance”  that you might need some motion sickness meds to get through; Espionage twists and turns with Chris Pine and Thandiwe Newton in “All The Old Knives;” Gary Oldman leading a team of failed British spies in the streaming series “Slow Horses”. Finally, we've got an outstanding and inspiring documentary great for all ages about swimming and surfing legend Duke Kahanamoku called “Waterman” that you should definitely make time for!

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of April 1, 2022. There are some dark viewing choices this weekend within the Marvel universe. DisneyPlus’ new series Moon Knight is now streaming, as a sort of psychological thriller aspect, think twice about watching this one with your younger kids and tweens, especially right before bed. In the theaters is Morbius, an offshoot of the Spider-Man multi-verse, this dark horror-type thriller is filled with blood, death, scary bats, and is not for younger audiences. Now for a grown-up comedy Netflix,’ The Bubble about making a blockbuster movie during the pandemic will be a hit if you like the humor of director Judd Apatow. And finally a funny show for kids; ParamountPlus has a new live-action/animated sequel series to Nickelodeon’s The Fairly OddParents, The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Can you believe it's been six months since FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention 2021?! Now we only have another six months to prepare for the 2022 event this September at the Salt Palace. In this episode of the Fan Effect Podcast, FanX founder Dan Farr discusses the recently announced first round of guests for FanX 2022! Including bringing back a big name and very beloved star. They also take a look back at the success of the 2021 convention and look forward to how to get the most bang for your buck in September. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Hello there — KSLTV’s Dan Spindle and Andy Farnsworth are back and ecstatic to talk about the next chapter of the ever-expanding Star Wars universe. This time they are tackling all things teasers, rumors, and confirmed, on the upcoming DisneyPlus “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series. They break down the first full trailer, the wonder of having John Williams back for the music, the return of Ewan McGregor as Kenobi, memes, and more. The series premieres May 25, 2022, the 45th anniversary of “Star Wars: A New Hope,” the first Star Wars movie.

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined b,y guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of March 11, 2022. What do Pixar, puberty, the Peanuts gang, Ryan Reynolds, time-travel and the 1980s LA Lakers have in common? They are all related to the streaming shows and movies Andy takes note of this weekend. Pixar’s “Turning Red” on DisneyPlus explores the challenges of puberty and mother-daughter relationships. “The Adam Project” on Netflix asks if your teenage self would like the grown-up you. Season two of “The Snoopy Show” is now available on AppleTV Plus. And “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” on HBO Max has a new scripted comedy-drama miniseries about one of the greatest NBA teams in league history. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Our favorite caped-crusader is back on the big screen with Matt Reeves’ “The Batman“ (2022) soring into theaters. But, will this new dark and gritty version of the Dark Knight, starring Robert Pattinson under the cowl, be a hit or miss with fans? Hosts Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen sit down to bicker all things Batman and to try and find out. With a great cast, wonderful villains, and a case true to the legacy of the World’s Greatest Detective, there is no question this will be a box office hit, even with some confusing and almost parody-type story choices. (And Bruce Wayne's ugly haircut.) 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of March 4, 2022. Batman is back on the big screen, this time with Robert Pattinson behind the cowl in Matt Reeves’ “The Batman.” This film-noir detective story is only available in the theaters with a darker tone than recent Batman films and some dark subject matter. For Star Trek fans out there, the second season of “Star Trek: Picard” dropped its first episode yesterday on Paramount Plus with Picard finding himself facing a well-known and powerful nemesis. Over on HBO Max, there is a funny, somewhat true story of an 18th century pirate from Taika Waititi in “Our Flag Means Death.” And for all the people who skipped Steven Spielberg’s remake of “West Side Story” in the theaters, you can now stream it at home on DisneyPlus. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

After a bit of a coronavirus enforced hiatus, the Utah theater scene has sprung back to life, and nothing showcases that wonderful development like the vibrant valentine of "Something Rotten!"  to theater currently on stage at the  Pioneer Theatre Company Today on the Fan Effect podcast host KellieAnn Halvorsen is joined by two fellow theater lovers, Megan Gutierrez, founder of the Utah Theater Lovers group, and national and Broadway performer Robert Anthony Jones (known as Raj). All had been delighted to be a part of  “Something Rotten!” on opening night, Megan and KellieAnn in the audience and Raj on stage as the comedic Nostradamus. Together they discuss the production, their mutual love of theater, and how Utah is the place for a vibrant mix of arts and culture. 

"Something Rotten!" runs through March 12, 2022, with evening shows Monday through Saturday and a Saturday matinee. Tickets are between $48-77and are available at PioneerTheatre.org. Visit Utah Arts & Cultural Coalition's website NowPlayingUtah.com for a comprehensive list of arts, cultural, educational, and social events all over the beautiful Beehive State. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of February 25, 2022. Television seems to be the place to watch your shows this week with the long-awaited return of the hit NBC drama “Law & Order. As one of Andy’s favorite shows, he says the series returns and holds up to its own legacy of not shying away from any current hot button issues and has some audience favorite cast members back in action. On the big screen there's a new version of the classic play “Cyrano,” but this time it is a movie-musical that is both fascinating and frustrating. And for the kids, there's an animated series based on some popular books called “Big Nate” now streaming on Paramount+. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

KSLTV’s Dan Spindle is back to talk, as he usually is, “The Wars” as in the ever-expanding universe of Star Wars. Now that DisneyPlus has wrapped up the first season of The Book of Boba Fett, it is time to review the series (and its overlapping everything) to discuss the direction this cinematic universe is heading. Andy Farnsworth and Dan dive deep in the first half of this episode! In the second part, producer KellieAnn Halvorsen is joined by her 9-year old niece and newer Star Wars superfan to discuss her newfound love of the universe and how the younger generation is discovering Star Wars. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSLTV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of February 18, 2022. Two of the three shows he is looking at this week are adaptations of video games that lead into “Uncharted” territories. In theaters, you've got Tom Holland & Mark Wahlberg hunting for treasure in the action/adventure movie “Uncharted,” based on the PlayStation game series. On Netflix, there's some fun, retro-1930's-style animation for kids in “The Cuphead Show,” based on the multi-platform game. Then for more grown-up viewing, season two of Netflix's Steve Carell-led comedy series “Space Force” is also on Netflix. Not mentioned in this segment, but available online is Andy’s review of Channing Tatum’s emotionally engaging movie “Dog.” 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of February 11, 2022. It is no surprise that as we are headed into Valentine’s Day weekend, there are many romantic movies to choose from: a murder mystery focused on newlyweds, a couple of comedies,  and even a teenage romance. The big movie prediction of the week is Kenneth Branagh returning as famous sleuth Hercule Poirot and trying to solve gorgeous people’s murders in “Death on the Nile.”  Also centered on marriage, Superstar singer J-Lo tries to find harmony with random guy Owen Wilson in rom-com ‘Marry Me.’ And with a more adult comedic twist,” I Want You Back” sees Charlie Day & Jenny Slate unable to move on after getting dumped. And for a more dramatic twist filled with teenage angst, “The Sky is Everywhere,” is streaming on Apple TV Plus. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of February 4, 2022.  While ”Moonfall” orbits plausibility in a special effects sci-fi disaster movie, other options bring audiences home to a more pleasant place. The family film ”The Wolf and the Lion” also hits theaters this weekend, and showcases a heartfelt story of a wolf pup and lost cub rescued by a girl. For fans of  Lee Child’s character Jack Reacher, Amazon Prime Video’s new streaming series “Reacher”  takes the hero to the small screen, but with a bigger impact. And for eccentric comedy, look no further than the irreverently improvised and celebrity peppered “Murderville” on Netflix. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of January 28, 2022. Comedy is the theme that connects our four streaming options for this week, from another Ice Age sequel to a dark parody of the mystery genre. Disney Plus offers a movie that will make your kids laugh as possums, Crash and Eddie, try to stay alive among the dinosaurs in "The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild." Netflix has two mature comedies ready to stream; Adam Sandler's produced "Home Team" and Kristen Bell starring as "The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window." And over on Apple TV Plus, "The After Party" is a grown-up comedy filled with a hilarious cast. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of January 21, 2022. We are still in that movie purgatory month of January where Hollywood Studios movie. It is they don't have their best stuff on display. So thankfully, streaming TV has a couple of decent options for us. From Andy’s pick of the week is “True Story with Ed & Randall” on Peacock TV to his teen daughter’s pick of  “Supernatural Academy” also on Peacock TV, there are shows the whole family can enjoy. But the one everyone is looking forward to is "Fraggle Rock: Rock On!" on Apple TV Plus. Will it be a musical hit for fans and possibly a whole new generation? Time will tell. Over on Hulu fans are ecstatic over the new spin-off comedy  “How I Met Your Father” on Hulu, which is promoting itself as the “How I Met Your Mother” for modern audiences. Now there is one film hitting the theaters with a big name… but with an 8-year delay between filming and opening, Andy isn't counting on it winning over many fans. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of January 14, 2022.  Family-friendly films are this norm for this review roundup, from what is supposed to be the fourth and final entry in the Hotel Transylvania series to an animated adventure series based on the dance sensation that is Riverdance. And for those looking to watch the movie award season nominees, The Tragedy of Macbeth starring Denzel Washington & Frances McDormand is now available to stream for Apple TV Plus subscribers. Not reviewed here, but worth a mention a new and bloody movie in the Scream horror franchise is now in theaters, John Cena is the violent DC Comics superhero in Peacemaker over on HBO Max. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Believe the hype about "Spider-Man: No Way Home." As the 27th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' is a stunning, action-packed ride that balances comedy and peril like only Marvel does. Our hosts Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen are joined by Deserets News' entertainment and trending news editor Herb Scribner. Together, after a brief spoiler-free segment, they dive deeply into the new film, all things Spider-Man, and crack each other up with their nerdly insights.

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of December 10, 2021.  Steven Spielberg’s remake of the beloved 1961 musical “West Side Story” is a cinematically beautiful and emotional film done right; right cast, right cinematography, right story choices, and right at home on the big screen. Over on Apple Plus TV “Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne” might be a film worthy of a new Peanuts’ holiday tradition. And for fans of The Real Housewives franchise on Bravo, Peacock’s “The Housewives of the North Pole” is a similar holiday chick-flick pick. Producer KellieAnn wraps up this episode with a theatre nerd, and former Jet girl’s, take on the new "West Side Story."

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

“Encanto” is the latest Disney animated family-friendly film, but will it become another gem in Disney’s crown? Producer KellieAnn Halvorsen is joined by Natalie Mollinet from the Pop Knowlege Blog to dive into the magic of the new movie. After all, “Encanto” means both charm and charming and that is exactly what this story is as it’s poised to bring families together this Thanksgiving. As usual, the first segment of this episode is spoiler-free. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Today the nerds at the Fan Effect podcast deep dive into probably one of the most looked forward to films of 2021, “Ghostbusters: Afterlife.” This latest continuation of the Ghost hunting sort takes place some 30 plus years after the original, wherein a new generation of busters takes up the call to fight those pesky visitors from beyond the grave. Host Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen are joined by THE reigning Ghostbusters fan, Jon Smith from Utah's classic rock station - The Arrow. While the first segment is spoiler-free, the rest of the show dives deep into the new film, Ghostbusters lore, and a lot of fun tangents. While some critics are blasting the film as pandering, the consensus here is that  “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” is a blast and what audiences have wanted from a nostalgic sequel. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of November 5, 2021.  Marvel, Tom Hanks, Princess Di, AND the Animaniacs? Wow. What a diverse group of options for viewing on screens big and small. The ‘Eternals’ movie brings new characters and a new direction to Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as some cautions for viewing with some younger fans. Over on AppleTV Plus, a new film is streaming with almost everybody's favorite actor Tom Hanks. Hanks proves again that his acting is so good, he doesn’t even need other actors to perform off of. In ‘Finch’ Hanks plays a robotics engineer and one of the few survivors of the cataclysmic solar flare that's left the world of Wasteland and is really worth the watch. Back on the big screen is the critically praised and Oscar buzzworthy ‘Spencer,’ starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana Spencer near the end of her royal marriage. And don’t miss the second season of the sequel series ‘Animaniacs’ over on Hulu, the Emmy Award-winning animated show won over the kids of the 90s and is winning over the kids of today as well.  

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

With our beloved Halloween season behind us, we are now grateful to tackle the rush of movies hitting Megaplex theatres for November 2021, and for that pivotal long holiday weekend that is Thanksgiving. Starting with Marvel’s “Eternals” and ending with Disney’s “Encanto,” there are plenty of family-friendly offerings on the big screen. This includes a sequel that as the Megaplex’s Jeff Whipple says, “Is a giant Stay Puff Marshmallow hug to the whole Ghostbuster franchise;” “Ghostbusters Afterlife” is a fresh take on the classic comedy with a bit of a tug on the heartstrings. This Thanksgiving, host KellieAnn Halvorsen is grateful movies are back! 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for Halloween weekend, 2021. There are lots of family-friendly favorites to stream and celebrate the spooky season across lots of platforms. Andy runs down the list of some of his favorite Halloween shows and where to find them from Hocus Pocus, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Toy Story of Terror! on Disney Plus, to the inexplicably likable Hubie Halloween on Netflix, and the classic It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown only available on Apple TV Plus. All these and more are available for audiences to enjoy this fine All Hallows' Eve weekend. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of October 22, 2021. The long-anticipated, and oft-touted definitive, adaption of the science fiction book ‘Dune’ is now in theaters and HBO Max. This new film version is a slow-simmering but epic and visually stunning movie with a star-studded cast deserving of a watch on the big screen.  Also in theaters is the hilarious ‘Ron’s Gone Wrong,’ which might be the most fun your kids will have at a movie this year. The animated family-friendly feature has humor and themes children and their parents can love in a playful and imaginative near-future. And finally, there's one other option for science fiction fans, a new streaming TV series coming to us from AppleTV Plus, it's called 'Invasion.' This character-driven series looks beyond special effects and into the heart of humanity and rewards the patience of its audiences.

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

When hinges creak in doorless chambers, and a strange and weird goat screams echo through the halls. Whenever candlelights flicker where the air is jubilant with singing puppets. That is the time when Muppets are present, practicing their puns with comedic delight! Welcome, foolish mortal listeners to the Fan Effect Podcast’s deep dive into all things Muppets Haunted Mansion! Your ghost-host KellieAnn Halvorsen (a massive Disney Parks fan) is joined by KSLNewsradio’s Becky Bruce (A massive Muppets fan), to discuss if the new haunted special now streaming on DisneyPlus is right for fans of the ride or fans of the Muppets.

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of October 15, 2021. With a couple of things for a grownup audience and some choices for the kids in the family as well, there are choices to make when it comes to consuming entertainment. The Last Duel is a brutal movie that might be difficult to watch despite the big-name cast and its epic scope. Over on Hulu, Dopesick is a new true-story miniseries about the beginnings of the Opioid Epidemic in the United States, which might make you start thinking about Big Pharma the same as Big Tabacco. For younger audiences, The Baby-Sitters Club on Netflix is back for season two in eight new episodes on friendship, adventure, and the personal journey of growing up. For more creepy kid fair head on over to DisneyPlus where the Just Beyond anthology series inspired by R.L. Stine’s imaginative writings takes audiences down supernatural stories of self-discovery and Goosbumping potential.  

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of October 8, 2021. James Bond is finally back in No Time to Die the 25th film in the James Bond saga. Daniel Craig’s James Bond faces his endgame in his final portrayal of the iconic character, facing off with old and new villains in an action-filled and heartfelt spy adventure. Over on ApplePlus Ted Lasso is back with Emmys in hand and ready to hit the field running. Also on ApplePlus, the bilingual comedy series Acapulco features a coming-of-age story set in the wildly colorful world of the Acapulco resort town in Mexico, in the chaos of the 1980s. And for more family-friendly fodder head on over to DisneyPlus for the mixed-up ride of a lifetime when The Muppets crash Disney Parks’ Haunted Mansion ride in The Muppets Haunted Mansion. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of October 2, 2021 He points out that while ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage,’ might be a pointless mix of slapstick comedy and gruesome deaths, there are some other good things to watch this weekend! You can never go wrong with a Lego Star Wars Holiday Special; Lego Star Wars Terrifying Tales is now available on DisneyPlus and is a fun film for families and even more for die-hard fans. Another kid-friendly sequel is The Addams Family 2, this animated feature takes the spooky/ooky/kooky family on a cross-country road trip and into a new mystery to solve. And not to be forgotten, Andy reminds the classic tv series about nothing, Seinfeld is available to stream once more on Netflix!  Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of September 24, 2021. This week we have animated sequel series and a film adaption of a big Broadway hit: but will the audiences find these adaptations a hit? Dear Evan Hansen, the movie, mixes positive messages amid a difficult subject matter and includes beloved songs from the award-winning stage musical. The movie is also getting mixed reviews, even Andy and his KSL-TV friends are divided on how they feel about it. Over on DisneyPlus Star Wars: Visions takes the beloved universe in a direction never taken before, an anime-styled one. Dreamworks’ favorite prehistoric family has found a new home AND a new series. The Croods Family Tree, streaming on both Hulu and Peacock, picks up where the Croods and Bettermans left off in the film sequel as they try to continue to evolve as people. Speaking of evolution, a fun family film meant for the big screen hits Netflix instead. My Little Pony A New Generation continues the ever-evolving lore of the beloved childhood equine everypony could love. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

TIME has declared Utah The Nerdiest State in America, but what is it about the Beehive State that makes it a fan-friendly home to all the freaks-and-geeks out there? Could it be how the chaotic crash of conservative and liberal culture creates a completely unique creative scene? The hospitality of its residents? Or even the stunning landscapes that offer amazing spaces to play in?! Whatever the reason our panel of local media professionals discusses why we love nerding out in our beautiful state in this live recording of the Fan Effect Podcast. at FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention 2021. Featuring KSL NewsRadio's Andy Farnsworth, KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen, KSL-TV's Dan Spindle, and the Deseret News' Herb Scribner.

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of September 17, 2021. Books turned into screen fodder is the theme for today's reviews, with iconic creatives in the mix to offer weight to tuning into these programs. The big movie of the week hitting theaters and HBOMax is Clint Eastwood in Cry Macho; this semi-modern Western takes place in 1979 with Eastwood himself playing a former rodeo champion on a quest across the border. Next is Dan Brown's Lost Symbols series streaming on Peacock and bringing back a younger version of Brown's Robert Langdon character in his early adventures. Over on Netflix, you have a new kids series that might just be too scary for kids; Nightbooks stars Krysten Ritter and is an imaginative nightmare produced by known horror storyteller Sam Raimi. Also on Netflix is a reboot of an 80's classic, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, a new version of an old favorite safe for all ages.

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Fan Effect host Andy Farnsworth is joined by Hollywood voiceover star Rob Paulsen ahead of his appearance at FanX Salt Lake as a featured guest in September, and the release of season two of Animaniacs on Hulu in November.

Rob is best known for being the voice of Yakko Warner on "Animaniacs", Pinky on "Pinky and the Brain", Raphael on the original "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" cartoon in 1987, Donatello in the 2012 TMNT reboot on Nickelodeon, and Carl Wheezer on "Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius", but he has voiced hundreds of roles on hundreds of TV shows and movies.

Rob talks how it feels to revisit the role of Yakko after nearly 25 years, how he feels about the "Countries of the World" song, what it's like to be part of juggernaut Ninja Turtles franchise, how he used to impersonate his characters while ordering food, and the time he had to "voice" a makeout scene in one of Tom Cruise's most famous roles.

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of September 10, 2021. This weekend families and grownups have some good choices for flicks to watch, from a remake of a memorable 80s/90s TV show, more adventures from Pixar's favorite talking dog, a comedy about an illegal coupon empire and a Tony Award-winning Broadway play about an amazing 9/11 true story. There is plenty of things to distract you from the woes of the—SQUIRREL!!! 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of September 3,  2021. Labor Day Weekend is here and Marvel has one more blockbuster to wrap up the Summer season with ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.’ The exciting and surprisingly beautiful film brings martial arts into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a fun and fantasy-driven way, now in theaters. On Netflix, the streaming service brings you Michael Keaton in ‘Worth,’ an emotional and poignant tale surrounding the events of 9/11, and gets right to the point of asking, “What is life worth?” Over on Hulu,  Steve Martin and Martin Short have teamed up again for a hilarious murder mystery tv series, this time adding a third to their comedic duo with (of all people) Selena Gomez. In ‘Only Murders in The Building’ the unlikely group shines with an absurd premise, snappy writing, as well as a bit of MA content. Andy also dives into the upcoming fall lineup from Amazon’s new and modern-ish version of ‘Cinderella’ and the much anticipated 25th movie in the Bond film library. With so many great options at home and on the big screen, what film will audiences choose to unwind this long weekend? .

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

The Summer might be waning, but we are all heated up over the movies and events coming up in September 2021! Not only do we get films like “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” at the Megaplex Theatres, but we get to (finally) experience Utah’s biggest pop-culture and fandom event with FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention. In this episode of the Fan Effect Podcats, the Megaplex Theatre's Jeff Whipple gives us a look back at his recent trip to CinamaCon 2021, and a forward look into FanX 2021 and the numerous films hitting the theaters in September 2021.

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

FanX is almost here! Guests are already getting excited and for those brave enough to throw on a costume and go on a scavenger hunt, they are even winning multi-day passes! On the last Saturday of August, Fan Effect host KellieAnn Halvorsen was joined FanX’s Ro Malaga and numerous cosplayers for the first big event of the FanX season, the Cosplay Games. From a cosplay Hall-of-Famer to a family all dressed as Loki variants, everyone had something fun to say about the joy of cosplay, the comradery of Utah’s fan culture, and what they are looking forward to in the upcoming con.

Interviewees include photographer Mark Loertscher, Mindy Madsen, Eric Allan Hall and the Lee/Fredrickson clan, brother and sister Kreston Lee and Melinda Lee Fredrickson, with kids Tyler, Samuel, Jasmine, Adriella, and Abigail Fredrickson. Many of these cosplayers volunteer with Heroes Engaging Real Organizations in Charity, Kids Heroes Foundation, and can be found socializing on the Cosplay Utah Facebook group. 

Podcast cover photo provided by Melinda Lee Fredrickson. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

FanX is back, and bigger and better than ever! When the worldwide coronavirus pandemic canceled FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention in 2020, organizers promised to be back ready for an even greater Xperience in 2021. Now the comic and pop culture event is poised to deliver in less than a month, when fans of all shapes and sizes converge on the Salt Palace Convention Center in downtown Salt Lake City September 16-18, 2021. And they have added extra Xperiences like a FanX Quest, a workshop room, a tabletop gaming charity event, and even a massive cosplay contest with a massive award. Today on the Fan Effect Podcast Host Andy Farnsworth is joined by none other than FanX founder and producer Dan Farr to give us a look into the convention and discuss the best ways to escape into the con. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Podcast cover photo: Fans dressed in cosplay cheer as guests are announced at a press conference for Salt Lake Comic Con FanX 2016 at the Leonardo Museum in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. | Credit: Chris Samuels, Deseret News. 

At the 2021 Utah Renaissance Faire, families and fans are excited to gather outdoors and escape from our modern hustle-and-bustle to a simpler day of food, entertainment, and maybe a mermaid or two. Taking place at Thanksgiving Point the final weekend of August, guests can sample the wares of blacksmiths and artisans, play-pillage with vikings, cheer on full armored knights jousting on warhorses, and dance the evening away with (reenacted) royalty. All with COVID protocols in place to keep visitors safe. Joseph Smith, director of communications at the nonprofit that holds the annual event, Utah Valley Fine Arts Council, joins this episode of The Fan Effect Podcast to preview the faire and share the excitement of the event coming back after they had to cancel the 2020 event.

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of August 20, 2021. From a family-friendly feature film based on a beloved toddler tv series to a stunning sci-fi film noir team-up of Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson, there are three good movies to watch this weekend. Hugh Jackman explores people’s memories and his own feelings in Warner Brothers’ ‘Reminiscence’ solving a mystery surrounding his ‘Greatest Showman’ fellow cast member Rebecca Ferguson. Michael Keaton is back on the big screen in ‘The Protégé’, which features a cat-and-mouse game between him and skilled assassin Maggie Q. And for family-friendly fodder, ‘PAW Patrol: The Movie’ is harmless fun for kids and has nothing for parents to bark at. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of August 13, 2021. After ages of delays, “Free Guy” is the fun and funny movie we need right now. Ryan Reynolds carries the movie with his wide-eyed innocence, likeability, and humor. The story by Matt Lieberman and Zak Penn is very engaging with plenty of fun visual easter eggs and pop culture references scattered throughout. Now if you're feeling the itch for more Marvel content, Disney Plus’s there again to help you scratch it with the first episode of the “What if…?” animated series. And lastly, Star Trek fans finally get some new content! Season two of the animated series "Star Trek: Lower Decks" premiered this week on Paramount plus streaming. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

In Utah we smashed heat records in both June and July 2021, now in August as the heatwave continues, the Megaplex Theatres continues to provide a place of refuge from the sun’s sweltering waves. At the Megaplex, you can enjoy wonderfully chilling air conditioning, buttery popcorn, a plethora of treats, and a luxury movie experience like no other. Today host KellieAnn Halvorsen is joined by the Megaplex Theaters’ Jeff Whipple to discuss the cool offerings at the cinema chain, and all the hot films coming to the box office this August. From the first big release “The Suicide Squad” not to be confused with the 2016 film “Suicide Squad,” to the irreverently hilarious Ryan Reynolds film “Free Guy,” and onto the toddler show turned film “PAW Patrol: The Movie” there are a variety of films hitting the big screen for all kinds of audiences to enjoy. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of August 6, 2021. After the painful flop of DC Comics & Warner Bros Pictures “Suicide Squad” in 2016, the studios decided to reboot the concept with a different and highly successful Marvel movie director (James Gunn of “Guardians of the Galaxy” fame) and he was given almost carte-blanche to do what he wanted, apparently with no restraint. Thus resulting in “The Suicide Squad” a hyper-violent & bloody sequel Is for hardcore fans only. Meanwhile in the streaming universe, Netflix’s energetic & colorful animated musical ‘Vivo’ is a perfect movie for family night at home.  It’s up to audiences to decide what will end up on their screens, but Andy is here to help you make the choice about what is possibly appropriate for your tastes. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Host Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of July 30, 2021. He has a lot of options coming to the box office from the star-studded (and covid delayed) Jungle Cruise based on the beloved Disney Parks classic ride, to the intriguing story of ‘Stillwater’, and the artistic, but not very entertaining, ‘The Green Knight.” Listen to what Andy has to say about each, before you pick your film to view, and where to see it. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Is the Space Jam sequel a slam-dunk or massive disappointment? You have already heard host Andy Farnsworth's review in a past podcast episode, now it’s host KellieAnn Halvorsen’s turn to deep-dive into Space Jam: A New Legacy along with two local fans. KellieAnn was introduced to today’s guests when they populated a FanX panel on the original Space Jam in 2019, Taylor Stapleton and James Estrada. Now the three are ready to nerd out together on the Looney Tunes, Space Jam, and more. 25 years after the original, the sequel is receiving mixed reviews by critics, while families are finding the film to be full of humor, nostalgia, and most of all heart. Listen to find out if you should give the film a chance. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV's morning show to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of July 16, 2021.  In this episode of Fan Effect, we merge Andy’s full review of the big movie of the week ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy,’ with the TV segment to give our listeners a full overview of what to watch this weekend. Today's shows range from a Space Jam sequel 25 years in the making, a hilarious send-up of movie musicals with Apple TV’s ‘Schmigadoon,’ and the return of some locally-beloved characters in ‘Once I Was Engaged,’ a sequel to the comedy ‘Once I Was a Beehive.’ 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

The long wait is finally over for fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After two drought-filled years, fans have a new Marvel film to consume and this time the star is none other than the Avengers original heroine, Black Widow. Today on the Fan Effect Podcast host Andy Farnsworth and producer KellieAnn Halvorsen are joined by Pop Knowledge blogger Natalie Mollinet and Deseret News’ Entertainment Editor Herb Scribner, to discover if the wait for “Black Widow” was worth it.

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Amazon’s ‘The Tomorrow War’ moved from a Christmas theatrical release to its current streaming Independence Day weekend release due to the complications of the COVID pandemic. Switching up the timing of the release seems appropriate as the science fiction film includes a lot of time travel itself. The action-packed movie starring Chris Pratt and Yvonne Strahovski boasts a solid premise, familiar apocalyptic elements, and don't forget alien gore. The biggest complaint Andy has for this review on KSLTV, is probably that he wishes he could see it on the big screen as it is not available in movie theaters. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Dreamworks 2017 animated film The Boss Baby took audiences, and the box office, by surprise with its family-friendly message and kid-friendly imagination. The film has spun off into a series on Netflix and now a big-budget sequel, The Boss Baby: Family Business, reaching theaters just in time for Independence Day weekend. Host Andy Farnsworth joins KSL TV to review the new film and let us know if the babies will once again be the bosses of the box office. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Summer is here and Fan Effect hosts Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen are excited about Summer blockbusters! Over the past year, the coronavirus pandemic has pushed around the release dates of some of the most anticipated movies in our favorite genres. Finally, in July 2021 we get to see films like Black Widow, Jungle Cruise, and even Space Jam: A New Legacy. And they have the perfect guest to talk about all these upcoming films and the magic of the Summer movie season; Megaplex’s Jeff Whipple, our favorite PR person for our favorite theater chain, and sponsor of our show; Megaplex Theatres. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME. 

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

The latest sequel in the 'Fast & Furious' saga is now in theaters, but does 'F9' stand up to the film series legacy? Andy reviews the latest chapter of this action-packed, stunt-filled, car and pulse-racing film. While fans are sure to flock to the feature, what are the drawbacks to the casual viewer, and what impossibilities made it into the film? As far as warnings, content-wise you get about what you’d expect from the series. “F9” is rated PG-13 for language, car-related mayhem, and violence — both with guns and fists.  

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

As the LEGO movie’s iconic song says "Everything Is AWESOME!!!" for American Fork, Utah friends Jennifer Smart and Susan Earls. These mothers turned wanna-be LEGO Masters can currently be seen battling fellow enthusiasts on Season 2 of Fox’s “LEGO Masters” for the coveted title, trophy, and massive cash reward. The two have become inseparable as…those super thin lego pieces that are impossible to get apart… since they met at the Utah LEGO User Group building massive creations for local events, fairs, and even FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention. Today the duo joins host KellieAnn Halvorsen to discuss their love of all things LEGOS and the fun of building something as a fandom. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME. 

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s award-winning original Broadway hit is now set to be this summer’s runaway blockbuster hit. “In the Heights” is now in theaters and on HBO Max for audiences' enjoyment. The stunning adaptation boasts a diverse cast of characters living in the northern Manhattan neighborhood of Washington Heights. Stories of family drama, legal troubles, and the struggle for cultural identity in a changing world are woven amid stories of love, community, kindness, and triumph.

In this episode of Fan Effect, hosts KellieAnn Halvorsen and Andy Farnsworth are joined by the ultimate “In the Heights” fan, who has traveled around the country to see varying stage production 15+ times, including touring and broadway casts, and seeing Lin-Manuel Miranda as the lead role.  Bobby Gibson is a projection designer & content creator for the award-winning Hale Center Theatre and has a surplus of insight into the new film version. Together guest and hosts discuss whether the film will entice audiences familiar with the stage musical as well as general moviegoers as they deep dive into the colorful neighborhood of, “In the Heights.” 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

The theatre is not for everyone, but others take their seats in an audience one day and never truly leave. Today, host KellieAnn Halvorsen is joined by one such individual. Bobby Gibson is a projection designer & content creator for the award-winning Hale Center Theatre in Sandy, Utah, whose career turned from film to the stage when he fell in love with the powerful presence of live performance. Gibson chronicles his fan journey into the theatrical life and expands on the just announce Hale Center Theatre 2022 season. Together KellieAnn and Bobby gush about their favorite shows, dream performances, and a love of all things Utah Arts. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. 

Disney has dived back into the vault to make another live-action villain turned hero retake. This time the star is none other than the dastardly, and stylish, Cruella de Vil, with her coming-of-age story amid London’s fashion scene in the 1970s. While some might question the need for the backstory, others are living for the film's production design, soundtrack, performances, and makeup and costume design. On this deep-dive into ‘Cruella,’ hosts Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen are joined by Pop Knowledge blogger and their former colleague Natalie Mollinet to break down the film, discuss the design, and of course argue a bit about their opinions.

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, kslpodcasts.com,  or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

After a long year of coronavirus-related delays, the long-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed suspense horror A Quiet Place has now been brought to big-screen theaters, and only big-screen theaters, in a terrifyingly good film experience. A Quiet Place 2 holds a scary amount of symmetry with its predecessor as well as the audience in the grips of silent suspense. We get more of a back story on the threatening monsters, new cast members, and a journey outside the Abbotts’ farm to try to exploit the newly discovered weaknesses of the sound-sensitive creatures. In this episode of Fan Effect, hosts Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen review, analyze, and argue, about how this film lives up to the monstrous reputation of the first. Listen to the first segment for a spoiler-free experience, and be ready to dive deep into a deeper investigation after. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

In this minisode, host Andy Farnsworth reviews the latest live-action Disney villain turned hero film, this time tackling the wicked fashionista icon herself, “Cruella.” The revisioning of the evil character places a young Estella/Cruella, played by Emma Stone, in England’s 1970s fashion scene where her genius, talent, and patience is tried by her news boss played by Emma Thompson, a leading designer in London known as the Baroness. The Baroness turns out to be the true evil-genius of the film as Estella disguises herself as a mysterious avant-garde designer named, you guessed it, Cruella, and begins a guerilla-type fashion war against the Baroness.  But don’t worry, Cruella has help from friends lovers of the classic “101 Dalmatians” will recognize as well as some new adorable dogs to love. With stunning visuals, spectacular costuming, a killer soundtrack, and both talented Emmas, it’s a movie most Disney lovers will enjoy. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.  

For many people Halloween is more than just a holiday, It's a way of life! They find ways of celebrating the tricks-and-treats of the spooky season all year round; from Summerween to Halloweek, and even in our current month of May with Halfway to Halloween. Fan Effect host, and avid Halloweener, KellieAnn Halvorsen is joined once more by our Fear Factory friend owner and creator Rob Dunfield, and the Factory’s general manager and newly elected president of the Haunted Attractions Association International Spencer Terry. Together they take a look at why Halloween warms the hearts of so many, the Fear Factory’s Halfway-to-Halloween weekend events, and new spoopy experiences heading to the award-winning Factory this Fall. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

In this minisode, host Andy Farnsworth reviews the new DisneyPlus series, “Star Wars: The Bad Batch.” Disney celebrated Star Wars Day with fanfare, merchandise sales, and a new addition to the Star Wars saga, the ‘Bad Batch’ is an animated series that follows the aftermath of the Clone Wars from the perspective of an elite and experimental team of Clone Troopers that fans have met before. Andy looks at the characters, the story, and the animation style of the series; agreeing with KSL TV’s Dan Spindle, that it is something families and fans would likely enjoy.  

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Star Wars Day is finally here! And with the coronavirus pandemic finally starting to wane, fans are ready to get back to exploring the worlds they love with the people outside of their household. Today on the Fan Effect Podcast host KellieAnn Halvorsen is joined by local Star Wars fan clubs that can help you get back to action from costuming, saber fighting, and even droid building. For years Utah chapters of The 501st Legion, Mandalorian Mercs, The Rebel Legion, The Saber Guild, and more have been using their passion for the Star Wars universe to raise awareness and funds for non-profit organizations like Make-a-Wish and more. As a community these fans are dedicated to “one galaxy, one goal;” using their fandom to help others.  

In this episode we are joined by Mike Porter, Ruus’alor (Sergeant at Arms) of the Krayt Clan chapter of the Mandalorian Mercs, Brenda Ahlemann, Commanding Officer of the Alpine Garrison: The 501st Legion, Jakob Tice, former Commanding Officer as well as a founding member of the Rogue Base of the Rebel Legion, and Rocky Mountain Droid Builders' Phillip Bareither, builder of all things astromech. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.