Since 2013, FANVERSATION has been a voice the fans (partially under the name yael.tv). Every interview, analysis, and piece of news is brought to you from a purely fan perspective – No Gossip – intended to uncover what fans really want to know! Across all our 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 for 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
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, along with AfterBuzzTV 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. Born in Boston to Israeli parents, Yael considers Palo Alto her childhood home. Yael studied Communications at San Francisco State University. When not watching TV for work, Yael can be found watching TV for fun.
For more on Yael, visit www.yaeltygiel.com
Follow @yaeltygiel on Twitter & Instgram
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 AfterBuzzTV, FANVERSATION, and Silver Screams.
Follow @Kiaxet on Twitter & Instagram
Arlie Schrantz, Field Producer
Ms. Schrantz, the definitive source for all things English – from Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Hiddleston to Shakespeare and the Queen herself – is the most trustworthy field producer at FANVERSATION. Though not often on social media, when she does appear it’s usually to add a little joy to your day.
Follow @Schrantastic on Twitter & Instagram
Taylor Gates, Contributor
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
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
Amy Cassandra Martinez, Beauty Correspondent
Amy Cassandra, the tiny Texan, is a host, producer, writer and editor who can be seen on AfterBuzzTV, Popcorn Talk Network, Clevver, and GeekBomb.
Follow @AmyCassandraMtz on Twitter & Instagram
CONTRIBUTORS:
Chris Ambrosini, ComicCon Contributor
Mary Loutzenhiser, ComicCon Contributor
Catrina Dennis, ComicCon Contributor
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