{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"353: Rumors leaks and the fandom noise machine","description":"This week, we\u2019re pulling back the curtain on one of fandom\u2019s favorite pastimes, the endless swirl of leaks, scoops, and \u201ctotally confirmed\u201d rumors that flood the internet every single day. Where do they come from? Why do they spread? And when does fun speculation turn into toxic noise that actually&amp;nbsp;hurts the movies and shows we love? We\u2019ll break down how studios sometimes use leaks to build hype, how fan theories can snowball into \u201cinsider reports,\u201d and the ways bad information can derail productions, spoil surprises, or crush expectations.  It\u2019s part media literacy lesson, part nerd therapy session and a reminder that sometimes, the biggest blockbuster drama doesn\u2019t happen on screen. Plus, Peacemaker finale, what's hot and all the regular shenanigans this week on the House of Gozer Podcast.  Become a Patreon for exclusives and more @ patreon.com\/houseofgozer Join us on Discord  https:\/\/discord.com\/channels\/964881367366250566\/964881368045740064 Join the House of Gozer on Fan Community on Facebook @facebook.com\/houseofgozer and houseofgozer.com ","author_name":"The House of Gozer Podcast - Geek pop culture","author_url":"http:\/\/www.houseofgozer.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38734960\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38734960"}