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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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