Join Sandra and Kasey as they dive into the world of fandom, ranking their favorite shirts worn by Sam and Dean Winchester in Supernatural. It’s been a minute since they tackled a ranking, and this episode shines a light on the beloved characters and the fandom culture that surrounds them. With plenty of picture references and nostalgic discussions, discover which iconic shirts made the cut and how they resonate within the fanfiction community. Tune in for a fun trip through SPN fandom that celebrates the characters we love!
Follow along with visual aids and check out Supernatural Wiki’s Clothing Catalogue and hells_half_acre If Clothes Could Talk master post on livejournal to pick your favorites!
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For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take Action
Support Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
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LGBTQ+ Charities
The Trevor Project - USA and Global
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Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance.
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Chapter Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:48 - Another ranking episode
00:01:55 - Favorite Winchester shirts
00:03:09 - Superwiki clothing catalogue
00:04:57 - No rules were followed in this ranking
00:05:35 - Already have more clothing to rank
00:06:40 - The boys’ wardrobe improved throughout the show
00:08:16 - What influenced the picks
00:10:19 - Sandra’s fave Dean shirts
00:24:29 - Kasey shares their Sam faves
00:32:53 - Tangent about John’s jacket
00:33:36 - “Faith” hoodie significance
00:33:54 - Another honorable mention
00:35:17 - The best Sam shirt
00:37:37 - But wait, Kasey’s not done!
00:41:18 - Final thoughts and outro
Join us this Halloween as we dive into the world of fandom with our episode rewatch of season four’s 'It’s the Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester!' from Supernatural. Every day might feel like Halloween for Sam and Dean Winchester, but Sandra and Kasey find a unique way to celebrate the occasion through this fan-favorite episode. We recorded our discussion during a lively gathering in Idling’s Discord server. In this episode, we explore the impact of Supernatural on the fanfiction community and share our favorite fan theories while celebrating the bond that fandom creates among us. Tune in and join the conversation, SPNFamily!
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TL;DR - If you can’t be bothered clicking on all the things in this description, just visit our website: idlingintheimpala.com
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Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks!
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World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
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For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take Action
Support Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
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LGBTQ+ Charities
The Trevor Project - USA and Global
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Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance.
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Chapter Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:18 - Keeping in the Halloween theme
00:02:11 - Rewatching The Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester
00:04:14 - Cringe-Inducing Cold Open
00:06:38 - Director Charles Beeson
00:09:03 - A Witchy Episode
00:11:45 - Dean is a creep
00:19:38 - Creepy teacher Don
00:20:11 - Sam drops some Halloween lore
00:26:49 - Watching Sam lose his faith in real time
00:31:35 - Still finding their character voices in the early seasons
00:35:01 - Kasey’s got some bones to pick
00:43:38 - Sam’s genius ideas
00:45:47 - Demon eyes
00:47:57 - Questionable choices
00:48:40 - Burial choices and bodily autonomy
00:54:32 - Teen parties: Hollywood Version
00:58:31 - Sam’s showdown with Samhain
01:05:03 - Episode ending
01:11:34 - Final thoughts and outro
Listeners are in for a real treat today as we explore the vibrant world of fandom and fanfiction! Join us as we chat with CookieMom6067, a multi-fandom creator who has been captivating audiences with her podfics for beloved series like Stargate Atlantis, Supernatural, and Star Trek for over 15 years. Starting her journey in the golden era of LiveJournal, she now boasts over 700 podfics on AO3, enriching the lives of fans everywhere.
CookieMom6067's mission is simple yet profound: to express gratitude and love for all the creators and fans who make the world of fandom so special. During our conversation, we delve into her beginnings in fandom, uncovering her incredible contributions to the fanfiction community and the art of podfics. Sandra and Kasey were blown away by her aural prowess and passion for storytelling—she truly deserves a cookie for her dedication!
You can find CookieMom on AO3 and tumblr.
Tools and resources (external sites/links)
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TL;DR - If you can’t be bothered clicking on all the things in this description, just visit our website: idlingintheimpala.com
We'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email (idlingintheimpala@gmail.com)!
All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcast
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Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here so we can connect.
Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks!
We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look!
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Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:
World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
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For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take Action
Support Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
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LGBTQ+ Charities
The Trevor Project - USA and Global
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Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance.
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Chapter Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:49 - The fandom bug
00:05:50 - RPF was the pathway to SPN
00:07:46 - Fandom Roots
00:09:44 - J2
00:13:36 - Show thoughts
00:16:26 - Toxic fandoms
00:19:29 - Steeped in SPN
00:20:31 - Sam or Dean?
00:26:56 - Comic Fandom
00:33:32 - Getting into podficcing
00:37:28 - Theatrical expression
00:38:31 - Making fics accessible
00:40:33 - Giving authors a new perspective
00:41:51 - All hail comments
00:42:09 - First solo podfic
00:45:59 - Recording equipment
00:51:08 - Inspiration to podfic
00:54:00 - Blanket permission
01:12:42 - Hosting and Posting
01:26:00 - Communities
01:31:52 - Props
01:38:26 - Kasey’s questions
01:42:06 - Words of wisdom
01:44:28 - Outro
In this episode of Idling In The Impala, Sandra and Kasey dive into the intriguing world of fanfiction, focusing on the common fanfiction trope of Amnesia. Join them as they unpack this trope and its related tags, discussing how it shapes narratives and impacts characters, especially the beloved Sam and Dean Winchester. Spoilers reveal that Kasey has some personal reasons for an aversion to this trope, so be prepared for some heartfelt moments. Discover the nuances of fanfiction and how tropes like Amnesia resonate within the Supernatural fandom. Send hugs and join the conversation!
Link to Amnesia Fanlore Page: https://fanlore.org/wiki/Amnesia
Doc with all the stats and fic links discussed in this episode can be found here.
If you’d like to check out more fic recs from our Discord members, join us in the #backseat.
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TL;DR - If you can’t be bothered clicking on all the things in this description, just visit our website: idlingintheimpala.com
We'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email (idlingintheimpala@gmail.com)!
All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcast
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Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks!
We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look!
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Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:
World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
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For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take Action
Support Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
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LGBTQ+ Charities
The Trevor Project - USA and Global
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Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance.
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Chapter Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:18 - Kasey is not a fan of the Amnesia trope
00:03:09 - Amnesia has been used in everything
00:03:56 - First thoughts when we hear Amnesia
00:04:45 - The struggle between enjoying fiction about and the real-life implications of Amnesia
00:12:43 - Hows and whys behind the use of Amnesia in fiction
00:15:44 - Consent issues with Amnesia
00:16:58 - Canon Amnesia
00:18:15 - Season 7 Time For A Wedding
00:20:22 - Regarding Dean
00:21:00 - AO3 stats breakdown
00:24:33 - Examples of the trope in fics
00:30:29 - Questionable memory around myths and fairy tales
00:31:31 - Kasey forgot how Sandra’s used this trope
00:36:31 - Back to the fairy tales
00:39:08 - Sandra’s picks for Amnesia fics and plot device use
00:46:36 - Join our Discord for more fic recs of the trope
00:47:58 - Final thoughts and outro
Join us for an exploration of fandom as we dive into a first-time experience at the CreationCon in Philadelphia! In this episode, Sandra takes three family members along for an unforgettable adventure packed with SPNFamily moments. From the Saturday Night Special concert to exciting photo ops, panels, and an amusing encounter in the bathroom, the discussions offer insight into the vibrant world of fandom and fanfiction.
Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the SPN fandom, this episode is a delightful peek into the community. Tune in to get inspired by our tales and share in our excitement for all things Sam and Dean Winchester!
It should also be noted that Kasey had not yet listened to the breakdown before this episode was put together. They did the best co-host thing by helping Sandra intro and outro this baby blind!
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We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat.
Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his cakehole, and the ones in the back enjoy the ride... idling in the Impala.
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TL;DR - If you can’t be bothered clicking on all the things in this description, just visit our website: idlingintheimpala.com
We'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email (idlingintheimpala@gmail.com)!
All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcast
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Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here so we can connect.
Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks!
We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look!
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Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:
World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
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For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take Action
Support Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
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LGBTQ+ Charities
The Trevor Project - USA and Global
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Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance.
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Chapter Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:39 - The Day After PhillyCon
00:03:30 - Each Con Experience Hits Different
00:08:15 - Kasey is going in blind for this breakdown listen
00:08:55 - We are family
00:11:14 - Wanting to share more con stories
00:13:33 - Join our Discord and listen to a tangent or two
00:20:03 - Con Breakdown Time
01:12:51 - Final thoughts and outro
In this episode, we dive deep into the intricacies of writing Gender Neutral Reader-Insert (GNRI) fanfiction. Recently, Sandra and Kasey spoke with Reader-Insert writers who successfully incorporated culture and diversity into their characters. Now, they flip the script and explore what it means for authors to focus on writing GNRI, a topic that is both personal and nuanced in the realm of fandom. By spotlighting the voices of writers tackling this complex subject, Sandra and Kasey aim to honor their perspectives and experiences. Through a survey of various authors, they gathered diverse responses that provoke thought and discussion around the motivations and challenges involved in creating inclusive fanfiction.
Content/Trigger Warning ~ This episode discusses gender identity and related topics, including gender dysphoria. If this subject matter might cause distress, please proceed with caution or skip this one for now.
If any LGBTQ+ listeners of the podcast need support or are in crisis, reach out to an organization like The Trevor Project for help.
The Episode Doc and GNRI Survey Responses can be accessed here.
Links to Fics Discussed:
Warm Brown Jacket by samsblade
I Really Wish I Hated You - D.W. - by flawlesslyspellbound
Kasey’s fics: A Tale of Two Minds, Scents of Home, Second Base with Sammy
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We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat.
Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his cakehole, and the ones in the back enjoy the ride... idling in the Impala.
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TL;DR - If you can’t be bothered clicking on all the things in this description, just visit our website: idlingintheimpala.com
We'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email (idlingintheimpala@gmail.com)!
All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcast
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Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here so we can connect.
Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks!
We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look!
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Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:
World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
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For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take Action
Support Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
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LGBTQ+ Charities
The Trevor Project - USA and Global
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Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance.
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Chapter Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:48 - What spurred the GNRI discussion
00:04:06 - Our Reader Insert Roots
00:05:02 - Kasey is Gender Neutral
00:08:00 - GNRI research
00:09:04 - What is GNRI?
00:15:45 - AO3 stats on GNRI
00:18:43 - Gendered Language
00:20:10 - Gender Dysphoria
00:21:52 - Kasey takes the wheel
00:23:57 - Gender Identity vs. Gender Expression
00:30:21 - Proactive pronoun usage
00:36:00 - Nonbinary expectations
00:37:41 - People on the journey understand the difficulty
00:42:20 - Survey responses from writers
01:19:02 - Kasey’s thoughts on two GNRI fics
01:24:19 - Kasey accidentally wrote GNRI
01:31:23 - Outro
Join us for an insightful conversation about SPN fanfiction with Nyxocity, a celebrated author within the Supernatural fandom. In this episode, Kasey and Sandra welcome Nyx to discuss her groundbreaking works and the impact of fandom on her creativity. After her first appearance in December 2024, we delve into her latest J2 fanfic, "Retroactive", and her exciting plans to revisit the iconic "Homework Verse" for SPN’s 20th Anniversary. Celebrate the brilliance of fanfiction and what the SPN fandom has meant to Nyx and countless others over the past two decades!
Find Nyxocity on tumblr and AO3.
If you haven’t read Retroactive yet, check it out here!
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We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat.
Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his cakehole, and the ones in the back enjoy the ride... idling in the Impala.
~~~~~
TL;DR - If you can’t be bothered clicking on all the things in this description, just visit our website: idlingintheimpala.com
We'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email (idlingintheimpala@gmail.com)!
All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcast
Our Discord #backseat Channel.
Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here so we can connect.
Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks!
We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look!
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Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:
World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
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For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take Action
Support Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
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LGBTQ+ Charities
The Trevor Project - USA and Global
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Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance.
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Chapter Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:20 - Finishing the epic Retroactive
00:05:08 - The idea for Retroactive
00:07:33 - Breaking out of writing in a vacuum
00:11:22 - The comment gallery for Retro
00:15:40 - Releasing in a serialized format again?
00:19:34 - If Nyx can do it, GRRM can
00:21:03 - Writing support
00:22:19 - Retroactive highlights and points of pride
00:25:47 - Any character surprises?
00:27:34 - Retroactive spoilers
00:30:58 - When the ending of Retroactive was in sight
00:37:47 - Dipping back into Retroactive in the future?
00:43:24 - Supernatural: the inspiration that keeps going and going
00:44:35 - What is it like being fandom famous?
00:47:21 - Retroactive pulled Nyx back into fandom
00:49:09 - Getting assigned more Homework Verse
00:55:02 - A Touch of Evil
01:06:26 - Jealous Sky Verse
01:10:42 - Nothing Ever Really Ends
01:15:00 - Stranger Than Fiction
01:17:20 - How the muse uses music in fics
01:28:12 - Superposition
01:37:23 - Supernatural fandom
01:49:14 - A Stephen King tangent
01:58:14 - Celebrating Retroactive
01:59:26 - Future chats with Nyx
02:03:29 - Outro
Podfic Time – “It’s a Moose” by Masoena and art by AomaSade
This story is a perfect example of an awesome collaboration where one creative spark ignites another. Masoena provided a prompt for Winternatural 2023 that artist AomaSade grabbed by the antlers. From the idea came some amazing artwork and a sweet, hurt/comfort fic.
AomaSade went above and beyond, actually redesigning the original artwork for this podfic. Many thanks for letting your creativity flow into this remix of all your work with Masoena!
Visit the fic on AO3 and give it a kudo and comment - it deserves a ton of praise!
Listen to all of our Ramble On Podfics by visiting the Podfics in the Impala series on AO3.
~ Sandra
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Supernatural Fandom
Rating General
Dean Winchester & Sam Winchester
Summary:
A real, live moose in the bunker’s library pulls Dean out of his sleep in the middle of the night, he goes to explore trusty 1911 and knife in hand as he comes face to face with the massive wild animal who looks to be injured. Meanwhile Sam is nowhere to be found and Dean questions his sanity because he must be seeing things.
In this episode, Sandra and Kasey are joined by Masoena, a prolific creator and passionate cheerleader in the Supernatural fandom. Known on Tumblr and AO3, she first made her mark with a Supernatural fanfic back in 2018, but it wasn't until 2023 that her writing truly flourished. Since then, she's embraced the world of fanfiction, participating in various bangs as both a writer and artist, and taking on the role of challenge mod.
Join us for a deep dive into her experiences, as we discuss the complexities of writing about the beloved Winchester brothers, Sam and Dean, and the joy of J2 and multishipping. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about fan fiction and the vibrant SPN community!
Find Masoena on tumblr and AO3.
Find details on the SamWinJarPad Reverse Bang here.
Mas’ Sam Winchester and the Grinch fic can be read here.
Bang event summary from Midnight Silver can be found here.
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We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat.
Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his cakehole, and the ones in the back enjoy the ride... idling in the Impala.
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TL;DR - If you can’t be bothered clicking on all the things in this description, just visit our website: idlingintheimpala.com
We'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email (idlingintheimpala@gmail.com)!
All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcast
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Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here so we can connect.
Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks!
We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look!
~~~~~
Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:
World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
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For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take Action
Support Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
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LGBTQ+ Charities
The Trevor Project - USA and Global
~~~~~
Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance.
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Chapter Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:19 - Recording on Jared’s Bday
00:02:40 - When did Mas get into Supernatural?
00:05:17 - Seeing the boys film on location
00:09:18 - It’s the moose for Mas
00:14:50 - Why did Mas take a break from watching SPN?
00:17:48 - Longevity of a show lessens quality
00:19:52 - Finding fandom and fanfiction
00:26:54 - IdlingCon is still in the infancy stage
00:28:59 - But, also, whales - tangent
00:30:25 - Fanfiction and writing journey
00:38:25 - What does Mas muse about?
00:39:55 - Mas, the multishipper
00:42:33 - Think kink
00:44:45 - The malleability of ships
00:46:18 - J2 personas spark RPF for Mas
00:52:16 - Take on tropes
00:54:37 - Rare pair realizations
01:00:01 - The writing sweet spot
01:01:34 - Plot or improv?
01:04:19 - Here for the happy endings
01:05:14 - When to collab and when to hoard
01:06:45 - The decision to mod a writing challenge
01:12:35 - Fostering creative connection
01:17:43 - Juggling responsibility and fandom
01:20:04 - Kasey’s questions
01:23:32 - Final thoughts from Mas
01:27:38 - Outro
In this episode, Sandra and Kasey chat with Tsukiyo-7, an exceptionally talented artist in the Supernatural (SPN) fandom. As a part-time fan artist and a vibrant member of Idling’s Discord community, Tsukiyo-7 shares their artistic inspiration, process, and the joy of engaging with the SPN fandom.
The conversation explores the intersection of creativity, fan collabs, and the beloved characters Sam and Dean Winchester, and how these elements thrive within the rich tapestry of the supernatural fan community.
Link to Tsukiyo-7’s tumblr and commissions info.
"Lest I burn, set afire by flames" (Wincest) by Tsukiyo-7 ~ https://archiveofourown.org/works/57781453
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Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
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LGBTQ+ Charities
The Trevor Project - USA and Global
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Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance.
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Chapter Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:52 - When did Supernatural enter Tsukiyo’s life?
00:03:55 - Dropped out and dipped back into the show
00:05:50 - Fandom immersion
00:07:19 - Catholicism portrayal in American media
00:11:02 - Sam or Dean?
00:14:41 - Thoughts on the show
00:16:45 - Sam in pain is great
00:18:14 - Show quality in later seasons
00:20:46 - Would SPN fandom be the same without 15 seasons?
00:24:59 - Favorite characters
00:28:36 - Kasey’s show questions
00:31:45 - Mystery Spot
00:35:36 - When did fanfiction grab Tsukiyo?
00:39:14 - Tsukiyo’s reading habits
00:47:08 - Wincest for the win
00:55:58 - Has Tsukiyo written fanfic?
00:56:39 - Tsukiyo’s artistic start
00:59:07 - Creating SPN fan art
01:10:10 - Fan collabs and commissions
01:21:16 - Participation in any challenges?
01:27:59 - Fanning over other artists
01:32:46 - Kasey’s questions
01:42:10 - Advice for the hesitant fan artist
01:45:00 - Final thoughts and outro
PodTogether 2025 – “Stuck In The Middle With You” written by Sam_Is_My_Safe_Word, darali_starscream, jinkieswouldyoulookatthis and narrated by talltalesandbedtimestories
Supernatural Fandom
Rating Teen
Dean Winchester & Sam Winchester
Summary:
Sam and Dean have been told, time and time again, that they argue like an old married couple. It used to bother them. But when you spend your life with someone, regardless of who that someone is, you’re bound to have disagreements about things like money—how you get it and what you spend it on. Here are three little moments over the years when money was an issue and how priorities change when you learn to accept and appreciate what you’ve got.
Read the story here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/68148861/chapters/176296121#workskin
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Chapter 1
Sound Effects Credit:
Buyout Licenses for: Book, Turn Pages; Auto, Chevrolet; Auto, Chevrolet, Door; Auto, Trunk
Chapter 2
Sound Effects Credit:
Buyout Licenses for: Door, Wood; Auto, Chevrolet, Door; Auto, Chevrolet
Hotel Room Ambience (City) by moviebuffgavin -- https://freesound.org/s/399251/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
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Chapter 3
Sound Effects Credit:
Buyout Licenses for: Auto, Chevrolet, Door; Auto, Chevrolet
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In this episode, Sandra and Kasey celebrate an exciting journey in the world of fandom through their PodTogether 2025 project, a unique podfic collaboration. Joining forces with Jackie (jinkieswouldyoulookatthis) and BJ (darali_starscream), they explore the creative process of writing and producing a podfic together.
PodTogether is an innovative challenge where writers create text designed specifically for audio, and podficcers bring that text to life through their performances.
Tune in as they reflect on their experiences and the engaging finale titled 'Stuck In The Middle With You.'
Whether you're a fan of Supernatural, fanfiction, or podfics, this episode promises an entertaining look into collaborative storytelling.
Read and listen to “Stuck In The Middle With You” here.
Check out the PodTogether collection on AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/Pod_Together
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Support Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
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LGBTQ+ Charities
The Trevor Project - USA and Global
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Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance.
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Chapter Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:34 - How the PodTogether collab came together
00:04:53 - Recent works by BJ and Jackie
00:08:47 - The support of our ride or die beta, Dreamer
00:10:08 - Did Jackie realize this would backfire?
00:11:47 - BJ’s initial thoughts on collaborating
00:13:50 - Low-pressure group challenge
00:16:07 - Prior collab experience
00:21:21 - A three-act story
00:22:35 - The brother’s relationship
00:23:46 - The brainstorming
00:25:35 - Playing with sound
00:27:22 - The theme that emerged
00:33:47 - How the scenes built on each other
00:37:04 - The song inspiration
00:48:16 - Did we have a clue about what we were doing?
00:52:39 - Writing in the same POV by accident
00:59:23 - Tying the perfect bow on the story01:35:50 -
01:03:07 - The soundtrack
01:05:44 - The podfic collaboration
01:14:33 - The result
01:21:54 - Final thoughts
01:35:50 - Attempting an outro
Sandra and Kasey welcome a relatively new initiate to Supernatural on today’s episode. Crowleysmistress is a Samifer lover whose philosophy is “proship even if not my personal headcanon.” Straight from her tumblr bio, she believes fanfic “helps process life, improve writing skills, and make online friends.” A member of Idling’s Discord server, Crowleysmistress exemplifies and shares all of those beliefs in fandom communities.
Enjoy a chat about fanfic, fandom, and much fanning over Sam!
You can find Crowleysmistress and her fics on tumblr and AO3.
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World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
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For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take Action
Support Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
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LGBTQ+ Charities
The Trevor Project - USA and Global
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Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance.
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Chapter Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:55 - How did CM get into Supernatural
00:03:57 - Early season folklore and legends
00:05:20 - CrowleysMistress’ background
00:09:58 - Astrology and Birth Charts
00:12:43 - Ghosts, spirits, and dreaming on SPN
00:13:27 - “They’re so dumb.”
00:19:27 - Favorite brother?
00:22:59 - The SPN learning curve sans media growing up
00:26:03 - Favorite media and fandom connection
00:29:05 - Fanfic ep inserts is CM’s jam
00:29:32 - Show thoughts
00:33:28 - Threading themes throughout the show and having time to self-correct
00:38:42 - Samifer
00:41:27 - Free Will versus Fate
00:43:38 - Family is an election
00:49:51 - Fave characters
00:52:58 - When did CM start writing?
00:54:28 - CM’s intro to SPN fanfic
01:00:17 - Pairings and ships that dominate CM’s writing
01:01:31 - Dr. Cara Roberts
01:06:27 - The tiniest of ships
01:09:51 - Exploring Samifer
01:18:18 - CM’s Big Bang Journey
01:21:39 - When and how CM writes
01:26:11 - CM’s first bang experience
01:27:06 - CM’s 2025 word count goals
01:28:02 - Reverse Bang surprise
01:32:20 - Getting caught up on CM’s Bang schedule
01:35:12 - The humanity behind collaborations
01:38:53 - Kasey’s questions
01:39:51 - Mark Sheppard = Master Connector
01:42:39 - Kasey’s last question
01:45:16 - From puppies to puppy play
01:48:43 - CM’s writing advice
01:51:06 - Final thoughts and outro
Two special guests join Sandra and Kasey to discuss maturing in fandom and a contest geared for writers aging like fine wine.
Kym (aka deanwinchesterswitch) and Beka (aka impala-dreamer) are all SPN fanfic writers who’ve been around the fandom block a time or two.
Beka and Kym’s “Storytellers Contest - The Jensen Ackles Chronicles” (TJAC) recently opened up for author sign-ups. So, listen up to learn about this challenge that plans to showcase the talents of mature fans and stories involving older characters.
Buckle up, it’s a full backseat and lots of facts and opinions are shared!
Wanna learn more about TJAC contest? You can find all the details here! Sign-up for the contest through October 15, 2025!
Creator tumblr links: Beka and Kym
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World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
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For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take Action
Support Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
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LGBTQ+ Charities
The Trevor Project - USA and Global
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Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance.
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Chapter Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:51 - Storytellers Contest inception
00:05:55 - The right time for a contest
00:06:57 - Combining strength and skills for the contest
00:11:31 - Why Jensen?
00:12:58 - A plethora of mature Jensen content
00:13:56 - The most important thing to nail in the contest
00:15:10 - Scoring the contest entries
00:16:22 - How you can tell when a writer gets a character
00:19:04 - Tangent | My Bloody Valentine and Friday the 13th
00:21:04 - Characterization isn’t the only judging criterion
00:23:31 - The judges and contest details
00:25:13 - Minimum age for a Jensen character in this contest
00:27:41 - Experiences that come with living
00:30:34 - Ageism in fandom and support from older creatives
00:37:08 - Word length categories for contest submission
00:41:53 - The prizes
00:47:04 - Spotlighting the winner
00:50:02 - Champion mature fans
00:55:59 - Fandom changes over the years
01:04:30 - Finding nuance and common joy in fanfic
01:09:33 - Judging responsibilities
01:12:00 - The judging panel
01:13:39 - The draw of prizes
01:16:12 - Handling the possibility of many entries
01:19:18 - A mid-point jolt
01:21:43 - Countdown plans with Kasey and Beka
01:32:29 - Hopes for the contest and some last-minute tangents
01:48:26 - Final thoughts and outro
In this episode, Sandra and Kasey explore the vibrant world of fandom and how shows and their characters resonate with audiences.
Discover what it means to be "character coded," a term widely used in discussions about fanfiction and character analysis. Kasey and Sandra quiz themselves on character assignments and break down their results, diving into the intricacies of fandom connections.
Join them as they unravel the layers behind this fascinating concept and encourage you to take the quiz yourself! Be part of the conversation and share your results!
References (external links/sites):
The tumblr post by katsidhe that explains the difference between X-Coded and Y-Girl.
Katsidhe's X-Coded/Y-Girl Masterlist for even more info.
The quiz! If you're curious and take the quiz, please share your results with Sandra and Kasey!
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Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks!
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Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:
World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
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For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take Action
Support Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
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LGBTQ+ Charities
The Trevor Project - USA and Global
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Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance.
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Chapter Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:58 - How we got into the topic of Coding
00:03:04 - A Millenials love of quizzes
00:03:41 - Confusions and assumptions on what it means to be coded
00:06:42 - Our tumblr resource and explainer
00:07:15 - The difference between coded and girl
00:07:41 - Inferring meaning through shared understanding
00:09:32 - The trope code
00:12:49 - Saying someone is X-Coded
00:13:36 - The characters we resonated with and our coded results
00:18:15 - The Y-Girl of it all in fandom
00:20:22 - Our Girl labels based on the quiz
00:26:07 - Sandra’s results breakdown
00:40:00 - Kasey’s results breakdown
00:50:30 - Final thoughts and outro
It’s another Tags and Tropes episode in which Sandra and Kasey focus on a category or aspect of fanfiction they may or may not have delved into before. The tag up for discussion is Sex Work (and all the related tags that fit under this umbrella).
Link to Sex Work Fanlore Page: https://fanlore.org/wiki/Sex_Work
Doc with all the stats and fic links discussed in this episode can be found here.
If you’d like to check out more fic recs from our Discord members, join us in the #backseat.
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World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
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For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take Action
Support Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
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LGBTQ+ Charities
The Trevor Project - USA and Global
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Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance.
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Chapter Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:32 - Kasey lets the tag out of the bag
00:04:46 - Initial thoughts on sex work in fanfic
00:05:13 - The fanon around Dean
00:08:11 - The glamourization of high class escorts
00:11:06 - How did Sam pay for college
00:13:28 - How Fanlore breaks down the tag
00:15:45 - An AO3 suggestion box for tag assistance
00:18:37 - The fandom controversy about exploring sex work in fanfic
00:25:00 - AO3 stats
00:27:55 - Heading into tangent territory - how do you use the character tag on AO3
00:34:55 - The crossover cliff
00:36:13 - Clay Miller’s shirt clouds Kasey’s recall
00:39:29 - Another tangent - Maze from Lucifer
00:41:46 - Back on topic - some fics that delve into the tag
01:05:56 - Final verdict on the tag
01:14:35 - Outro
There’s gonna be soooo much banging in this author interview! Sandra and Kasey would tell you to get your minds out of the gutter, but really, who are they kidding? They’re right there with you.
Sal, known as SamandDean76 in the Supernatural corner of fandom, went all in posting fics on AO3 back in late 2022 and hasn’t looked back. In only a few years, she’s shared over 240 works that very often highlight her love of Sam; but she makes room in her stories to include, according to her tumblr bio, “the rare pairs [who] have a soft spot in my multi-shipping heart.”
Get ready for an in-depth conversation about Sam, Supernatural, shipping, and story scheduling!
You can find Sal on tumblr and AO3.
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We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat.
Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his cakehole, and the ones in the back enjoy the ride... idling in the Impala.
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TL;DR - If you can’t be bothered clicking on all the things in this description, just visit our website: idlingintheimpala.com
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Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks!
We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look!
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Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:
World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
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For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take Action
Support Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
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LGBTQ+ Charities
The Trevor Project - USA and Global
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Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance.
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Chapter Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:52 - When did Sal get into Supernatural?
00:04:34 - Buffy and Angel trauma
00:07:01 - When did the SPN binge start?
00:08:52 - Sal’s blorbo
00:10:59 - Jared and AKF campaign
00:14:24 - Digging deeper in Jared
00:18:21 - SamWinJarPad Big Bang
00:25:24 - Could Jared not put out so much great Stands gear, though?
00:32:20 - Thoughts on show and favorite characters
00:39:50 - We gotta talk about John Winchester
00:47:57 - Jack Jack
00:51:11 - Samwena?
00:53:47 - Breaking down Mystery Spot
01:07:50 - The start of Sal’s writing journey
01:10:02 - Finding fanfic because of SPN
01:13:26 - SPN made Sal put pen to paper
01:21:54 - The rarest of Sal’s pairs?
01:25:30 - What does it mean to multiship?
01:33:39 - Sal is the Big Banger
01:39:08 - Managing story check-ins and deadlines
01:50:36 - Kasey’s questions
01:55:32 - Words of wisdom from Sal for the Bang curious
01:59:39 - Sal fics rolling out soon
02:03:41 - Final thoughts and outro
What’s happening?!? It’s a character discussion about none other than Kevin “freakin’” Solo; um, actually Kevin Tran. Sandra and Kasey just wanna keep this young prophet safe and give him the respect he’s due. They’re not alone; they’ve got thoughts to share from CrowleysMistress, a member of the Idling server.
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World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
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For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take Action
Support Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
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LGBTQ+ Charities
The Trevor Project - USA and Global
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Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance.
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Chapter Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:14 - Kevin Tran the Prophet
00:04:21 - Intro on the show
00:07:03 - Kevin’s cultural, class, and family expectations
00:12:10 - Coming to terms with your prophet promotion
00:17:07 - Prophetic occurrences in our Discord server
00:18:50 - Sharing CrowleysMistress’ thoughts on Kevin
00:19:59 - Kevin’s concentrated importance
00:20:55 - Dean’s Tier of Importance
00:22:59 - Dean behaving like John
00:25:06 - Buried under the weight of responsibility
00:26:57 - “I Can’t”
00:29:42 - The Winchesters are Pick-Up and Put-Down people
00:32:59 - The self-harm of overachievement
00:35:15 - Kevin’s mistreatment and neglect
00:37:11 - Kevin’s demise
00:42:47 - Actor Osric Chau
00:48:12 - Final Thoughts and Outro
Today’s subject matter in Sex Education with Kasey and Dreamer is General Realism.
The agents of chaos and kink and filth and depravity are back, y’all! Kasey and Dreamer asked Idling’s Discord server for some topics to address in a lesson. After quite a few thoughts tossed about, their smut-deducing skills picked up on a lot of subjects that fit into General Realism. Fic writing is first and foremost fantasy, but what if you want to sprinkle in a little factual knowledge? No worries, this episode and the impeccable research of our agents, along with plenty of references and citations, got you covered!
Squick Disclaimer: Some topics discussed may be uncomfortable for listeners. The discussion is intended for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice.
Kasey and Dreamer’s Class Materials can be accessed here.
Find Dreamer on tumblr, Discord (runawaydr3amerao3), and AO3 (runawaydr3amer).
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We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat.
Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his cakehole, and the ones in the back enjoy the ride... idling in the Impala.
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TL;DR - If you can’t be bothered clicking on all the things in this description, just visit our website: idlingintheimpala.com
We'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email (idlingintheimpala@gmail.com)!
All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcast
Our Discord #backseat Channel.
Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here so we can connect.
Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi page. Monthly supporters will get special behind the scenes perks!
We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look!
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Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:
World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
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For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take Action
Support Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
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LGBTQ+ Charities
The Trevor Project - USA and Global
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Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance.
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Chapter Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:54 - Fact and fictioning penetration and peaking
00:09:09 - Penetrative sessions - how long should they go?
00:18:29 - Shooting your shot a little early
00:24:09 - AFAB climax - how often and how easily?
00:36:23 - Mythical bedfellows in the hands of fic writers
00:44:42 - Harder isn’t necessarily better
00:51:49 - Whip out your rulers!
01:14:06 - AMAB refractory period
01:20:26 - Fanfic PSA
01:22:16 - Are AFAB refractory periods a thing?
01:27:04 - Multiple peaking
01:33:40 - Final thoughts and outro
Fitting into fandom, finding your place and space. On this episode, Sandra and Kasey chat with a member of the Idling server who discovered their little community and podcast in early 2025.
Charlie, known as chippsart on Tumblr, reached out to chat about their fandom journey and the topic of transformation in Supernatural, as well as fanfiction inspired by it. Charlie is also a talented artist who has collaborated on some recent Bang challenges.
Sandra apologizes in advance for her Scoobynatural derailment.
You can find Charlie on tumblr.
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We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat.
Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his cakehole, and the ones in the back enjoy the ride... idling in the Impala.
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TL;DR - If you can’t be bothered clicking on all the things in this description, just visit our website: idlingintheimpala.com
We'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email (idlingintheimpala@gmail.com)!
All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcast
Our Discord #backseat Channel.
Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here so we can connect.
Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi page. Monthly supporters will get special behind the scenes perks!
We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look!
~~~~~
Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:
World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
~~~~~
For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take Action
Support Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
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LGBTQ+ Charities
The Trevor Project - USA and Global
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Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance.
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Chapter Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:25 - When did Charlie get into Supernatural
00:02:55 - Scoobynatural and Animation
00:07:11 - How true to old school animation was Scoobynatural
00:12:09 - Does Charlie have a favorite brother
00:16:35 - Behind the scenes inside jokes
00:21:23 - Other favorite characters on SPN
00:22:51 - When did Charlie discover SPN fandom
00:26:59 - FanFic is a sporadic hobby
00:29:09 - The animal transformation of it all
00:30:55 - Critiquing SPN’s handling of animal transformation
00:34:30 - Shifters got shafted
00:36:34 - All Dogs Go To Heaven
00:39:05 - All the aspects of transformation
00:39:42 - Which monster gets the best treatment on the show
00:40:48 - Avoiding the shifting squick
00:43:37 - Animal transformation in FanFic
00:48:54 - Charlie’s artistic talent
00:52:40 - Bangs and collabs
00:56:49 - Impressive creators
00:59:14 - Kasey’s Secret Question
01:02:08 - Finding the lighter side
01:08:54 - Final thoughts and outro