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.
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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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World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
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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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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