Since 2013, FANVERSATION has been a voice for the fans. Every interview, analysis, and piece of news is brought to our audience from a purely fan perspective – No Gossip – intended to uncover what fans really want to know! Across all social media and digital platforms, FANVERSATION content reaches tens of thousands of viewers, followers, and fans just like us.
Led by RJ Smith and Yael Tygiel, the FANVERSATION team is made up of professionals who are experts in their field, covering topics like anime and gaming, movies and tv, and celebrity interviews.
The FANVERSATION Team
Robert J Smith (RJ), Managing Editor
Although RJ graduated with a degree in Journalism, he prefers to use his investigative skills discovering underrated talent. More of a behind-the-scenes kind of guy, RJ believes that he produced sci-fi and fantasy dramas in a previous life, or that he was an alien. His favorite TV shows include Doctor Who and anything Marvel (not including Inhumans).
Yael Tygiel, Producer & Editor
Yael (who prefers it pronounced Yell) is a television addict, nerd, and proud plus size host. Her special brand of conversational hosting style can be seen on FANVERSATION, ThatHashtagShow, ComicsBeat and at ComicCons around the world. A frequent guest on ScreenJunkies, Yael also writes a body positivity blog, TheFatGirlShow.com, and has been published on POPSUGAR and FANDOM. When not watching TV for work, Yael can be found watching TV for fun. Yael Tygiel is a member of the Hollywood Critics Association.
For more on Yael, visit www.yaeltygiel.com
Follow @yaeltygiel on Twitter & Instagram
Taylor Gates, Contributing Editor
Taylor is a writer and enjoyer of pop culture. Her favorite past times include watching The Fosters and UnREAL. She idolizes strong women like Constance Zimmer, Mariska Hargitay, and Sherri Saum. In her daily life she overuses the words Shook and Iconic.
Follow @TaylorGates on Twitter & Instagram
Katie Cullen, Gaming & Anime Contributor
A real life Felicity Smoak, Katie Cullen spends her days as an IT professional, only to transform in the evenings to her true form as a gaming and anime expert for FANVERSATION. Previously seen on AfterBuzzTV, Katie also co-hosts Nighttime at the Nerd Bar.
Follow @Kiaxet on Twitter & Instagram
Kari Lane, Content Creator
Kari Lane is fierce host, writer, and anime lover who brings her playful style to FANVERSATION reviews and interviews. Previously seen on AfterBuzzTV, Kari also co-hosts Nighttime at the Nerd Bar.
Follow @KariDLane on Twitter & Instagram
Tauri J. Miller, Graphic Designer
Tauri J. Miller is a Voice Over Actor, Graphic Designer and Writer native to the San Francisco Bay Area. Hear his hilariousness as the co-host of the “Missing Out” and “Ride or Dice” Podcasts!
Follow @TauriJay on Twitter & Instagram
CONTRIBUTORS:
Felicia Michelle, S-Re-View co-host
Arlie Schrantz, Field Producer
Chris Ambrosini, ComicCon Contributor
Mary Loutzenhiser, ComicCon Contributor
Jennifer Tichman, ComicCon Contributor
Catrina Dennis, ComicCon Contributor
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