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Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastReading Between the Lines - Kevin Character DiscussionWhat’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.~~~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 c...2025-07-2252 min

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastFact Versus Fiction - General RealismToday’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 p...2025-07-151h 47

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastFinding Your Joy In Fandom - Interview with Charlie, SPN Fan ArtistFitting 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.~~~We're taking...2025-07-081h 14

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast“Your voice is always going to be original.” Interview with EldritchLibertine, FanFic AuthorOn this episode, Sandra and Kasey are chatting with Ke, known as EldritchLibertine on AO3 and tumblr. Ke’s watched Supernatural for years but only recently dived into SPN fandom and writing about the show’s characters. Sandra discovered one of Ke’s fics, Celestial Requiem (OFC x Castiel), which tackled the considerable undertaking of weaving her OFC throughout show seasons. Her focus on the theme of family and spotlighting Bobby hooked Sandra in from the start. Have a listen to learn about Ke’s Supernatural journey, her writing style and methods, as well as her most recent favorite blorbo...2025-07-011h 47

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastRamble On - Second Base With SammyPodfic Time – “Second Base with Sammy” by Sam_Is_My_Safe_WordKasey’s entry into our Self-Inflicted Word Count Challenge: Big Things in Little Spaces, inspired by my Smut Closet Live Narrations. But, wait, what’s this? Sam Winchester/Reader? A Teen-Rated, Smut-Free fic by Kasey, the Agent of Chaos and Kink? Yep, never know what you’re gonna get. Well, except that anything Kasey comes up with is gonna be awesome!Visit the fic on AO3 and give it a kudo and comment - it deserves a ton of praise!Visit our website...2025-06-2707 min

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastSelf-Inflicted Word Count Challenge: Big Things in Little SpacesSandra and Kasey just can’t help themselves. No, it’s not just a ranking issue.In this episode, Sandra and Kasey are discussing the fruits of their labor from a recently wrapped self-inflicted word count challenge. They’re bringing back special guest and judge runawaydr3amer with the verdict on how well they fulfilled the “Big Things in Little Spaces” prompt in 1,000 words or less.Read the fics on AO3:“Not Every Day” by Drasna (Sandra)“Second Base with Sammy” by Sam_Is_My_Safe_Word (Kasey)This challenge was insp...2025-06-241h 35

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastLet’s Get Wicked! The Best Witches of SupernaturalSandra and Kasey don’t have the same disdain for witches as Dean Winchester does. However, thoughts and feelings are discussed in this episode about the wicked representation of this magical bunch on Supernatural. All that aside, they’ve ranked their top ten favorite spellcasting characters on the show. Have a listen and see if you agree!Wicked EpisodesWitches and Witchcraft on Supernatural - SPN Family Interview with ThatGirlJaneFoxRowena: The Woman Who Lived!Referenced: Witches in Southern Italy (external link/site)~~~Reminder ~ “Ride with Pride” fundrais...2025-06-171h 01

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast“I never throw away an idea.” Interview with kittenofdoomage, FanFic AuthorSandra and Kasey got to check a guest off their podcast bucket list! Listeners may have heard them collectively agree, “We’ll have made it when we can interview kittenofdoomage!” That day has arrived! Rhi, known in fandom writing circles as kittenofdoomage, has been posting fics on AO3 since 2016 and is one of the most prolific reader-insert writers around. She writes for many fandoms, but Supernatural makes up the bulk of her stories, which total well over a thousand! If you love Alpha/Beta/Omega dynamics, you could survive quite happily on a diet of her fics for, we...2025-06-102h 04

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast“Words have power.” Minority and Cultural Representation in FanFictionSandra and Kasey welcomed authors and friends to dig deeper into fanfiction on this episode. The topic is minority and cultural representation (or the lack thereof) in fanfics, focusing on Reader Insert and Original Characters.Alex, known as ZepSkies, is a reader-insert and OFC writer who has penned many stories centered around characters brought to life by one Jensen Ackles. She’s imbued her reader inserts and ofc’s with diverse traits and characteristics that have reflected her Latin heritage and explored other cultures outside her frame of reference. Sandra sent an ask out in Idlin...2025-06-031h 49

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastTowing the company line - Zachariah Character Deep DiveSandra and Kasey took a little time to discuss an angel that symbolizes middle management and chews scenery with the best of ‘em. He also voiced an iconic line describing the co-dependent relationship of Sam and Dean.They’re talking about Zachariah, one of the baddest baddies to appear on Supernatural. ~~~Reminder ~ “Ride with Pride” fundraiser merch will be available through June 30th, 2025! Once it’s gone, it’s gone!~~~Chapter Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:01:18 - Zachariah Deep Dive00:03:59 - Show intro to Zachariah00:08:33...2025-05-2036 min

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast“Write what’s in yourself to write.” Interview with SPN FanFic and Original Fiction author, Impala DreamerSandra and Kasey chatted with an author creating OFC and reader-insert fics for the SPN fandom since 2016. Beka, known as Impala Dreamer, was one of the first tumblr blogs Sandra followed in 2019. Beka keeps the fandom well supplied, with over 1000 fics to her name, and also writes and publishes original fiction.She indeed lives up to her tumblr tagline: “Smutting People, Writing Angst, A Dreamer’s Business.”Such a fun chat that covered a bunch of topics! Enjoy!You can find Beka and her fics on tumblr and AO3. ~~~Reminde...2025-05-132h 24

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastSandra and Kasey’s Writing Challenge UpdatesSandra and Kasey thought it was time for a WIP update. They’ve both been busy tying some stories up into neat little bows and representing the love of their favorite Winchester brother. Listen to them bang and bing away. As always, massive thanks to those in the fandom community who offer creatives the chance to shine in an array of challenges and collaborations!Reminder ~ “Ride with Pride” fundraiser merch will be available through June 30th, 2025! Once it’s gone, it’s gone!~~~We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat.Dean's H...2025-05-061h 22

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastThe Worst One-Off Characters in SupernaturalIt’s another ranking episode! Not too long ago, Sandra and Kasey picked some of the best one-off characters in Supernatural, and that got them thinking… why not pick some of the worst? The guidelines were as strict as last time: a character could only appear in one episode of Supernatural.Have a listen and see if you agree with Sandra and Kasey’s picks. Well, mainly Sandra’s. Kasey may not have done the assignment and copied Sandra’s work.Reminder ~ “Ride with Pride” fundraiser merch will be available through June 30th, 2025! Once it’s gone, it’s gon...2025-04-291h 00

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastTags and Tropes: TransformationIt’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 genre up for discussion is Transformation. Link to Metafic Fanlore Page: https://fanlore.org/wiki/Animal_Transformation and https://fanlore.org/wiki/Anthropomorfic. 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.~~~Reminder ~ “Ride with...2025-04-221h 00

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastCharlie Character Discussion - The Little Sister the Boys Never Knew They WantedSandra and Kasey are talking about one of their favorite SPN characters that walked on sunshine… until she met her fate in Dark Dynasty. Charlie Bradbury is the subject of this character discussion. There are so many highs with Charlie on the show and, arguably, the lowest of the lows.What’s your take on Charlie’s fate? Were you on board for the AU version?Reminder ~ “Ride with Pride” fundraiser merch will be available through June 30th, 2025! Once it’s gone, it’s gone!~~~We're taking you for a spin in Baby's back...2025-04-1541 min

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast“Don’t let your stories haunt you.” Interview with Nyxocity, SPN FanFic AuthorSandra and Kasey have had zero complaints about the homework assigned for this interview! If you’ve been a connoisseur of J2 and Wincest fanfic for more than a minute, the stories by the legendary writer on the podcast today have probably been recommended required reading. Nyxocity is a prolific creator who has been writing and posting since the heyday of LiveJournal. According to her tumblr profile, she’s blessed fandoms with over five million words of fanfic!Get ready to be lectured about the evolution of the SPN fandom and learn about Nyx’s writing process and in...2025-04-082h 54

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast"Just write it down and do it." (Gently) Taking Authors to Task with CLeighWritesSandra and Kasey were delighted to welcome Candice, known as CLeighWrites, back to the podcast. Candice recently returned to writing SPN fanfic after a year-long break and has been working on some original writing. She graciously accepted the invite to be taken (gently) to task on her original fiction journey.Links to Candice: AO3 and tumblr~~~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.2025-04-011h 16

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastCarry On My Wayward Sisters! Character Deep DiveSandra and Kasey are continuing their character discussions in this episode. The lovely women who made up what was to be Wayward Sisters are in the spotlight - Jody, Donna, Claire, Alex, Patience, and Kaia.Who’s your favorite? Would you have watched the Wayward Sisters spinoff?Reminder ~ “Ride with Pride” merch will be available through June 30th, 2025! Once it’s gone, it’s gone!~~~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 bac...2025-03-251h 21

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast“The guys are weird about each other.” Interview with Jackie, “The Epic Love Story of Sam and Dean” podcast creatorSandra and Kasey are chatting with an absolute gem of a fandom friend in this episode. Sandra had the pleasure of meeting Jackie in real life in September 2024 at the CreationCon in DC. Jackie, known as jinkieswouldyoulookatthis, in many a fandom circle, identifies as a bibro (for clarification purposes ~ Dean!girl with an obsessive Sam!kink). She’s been posting Supernatural fanfic on AO3 since 2015 and has massive creativity beyond storytelling. She’s got a new podcast that focuses on one of her hyperfixations: Wincest and the relationship between Sam and Dean that makes Supernatural an unforgettable show for its...2025-03-183h 08

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast“Fandom is my fandom.” Interview with Jules, SuperWiki managing editorSandra and Kasey got to chat with a very special guest who manages a legendary resource well-known in the Supernatural fandom. Jules is the managing editor of SuperWiki, a Supernatural Canon and Fandom resource. This site about the CW show Supernatural is a collaborative archive used far and wide for decades. It’s helped the production of creative projects and settled debates worldwide. Jules talked about her fandom journey and the monumental task of maintaining an evolving and ongoing canon encyclopedia, being an SPN advisor on The Winchesters, and so much more!Check out the Sup...2025-03-112h 18

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastThe Best One-Off Characters in SupernaturalIt’s another ranking episode! Sandra and Kasey got a great suggestion from one of their listeners, fictionallemons. The guidelines were strict for this list: a character could only appear in one single episode of Supernatural.Have a listen and see if you agree with Sandra and Kasey’s picks.~~~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 y...2025-03-0447 min

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastFrom Lightbringer to The Trickster - Archangels Deep Dive DiscussionSandra and Kasey are doing a character(s) deep dive into the Archangels in this episode. After their Princes of Hell discussion, it seemed fitting to talk about the four on the tippy top of the angel hierarchy. Full disclosure: this episode was recorded at the end of a 6+ hour recording day. Sandra decided to keep what would usually be outtakes in this episode. How often can you listen to two exhausted individuals tangent from Supernatural to the Bible to the Lucifer TV show to Norse mythology (including an eight-legged horse) and angel wing color all in one episode?2025-02-251h 36

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastTags and Tropes: Metafic and Self-InsertIt’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 genre up for discussion is Metafic and Self-Insert. It’s a bit of a headscratcher and encompasses a variety of fic types. Link to Metafic Fanlore Page: https://fanlore.org/wiki/Metafic Doc with all the stats and fic links discussed in this episode can be found here. ~~~ We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat. Dean's House Rules...2025-02-181h 04

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast2025 Priding in the Impala Merch rolls out today! Ride with Pride!Kasey and Sandra are jumping the gun! Showing your pride shouldn’t be limited to one month… it’s a yearlong celebration!Idling in the Impala’s2025 Priding in the Impala Fundraiser is live! Visit the merch store and pick up anything with the “Ride with Pride” artwork (designed by the immensely talentedQuickreaver)! Net revenue will be split between the LGBTQIA+ non-profit organizationThe Trevor Project and expenses that keep Idling in the Impala running (things like domain hosting, Zoom, Canva, etc.)“Ride with Pride” merch will be available through June 30th, 2025! Once it’s gone, it’s gone!h...2025-02-1716 min

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast“More Boy-King, Less Boinking.” Interview with monicawoe, SPN FanFic AuthorSandra and Kasey were lucky to chat with a fanfic author who has contributed over 100 Supernatural stories to the Archive of Our Own library for the fandom to enjoy and consume for well over a decade.Known as monicawoe on AO3 and Tumblr, Monica is a self-proclaimed multifandom writer, and her Supernatural corner of fanfiction is just as varied and explorative. But Kasey may have found their kindred fic spirit when it comes to Sam and the question, “What if it just bends a little?”Find Monicawoe’s Supernatural fics here on AO3.The ar...2025-02-112h 14

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastWhat is going on with Supernatural? A discussion about fandom spaces with Nicole, a real-life anthropologistSandra and Kasey talked with someone who has gone all in to explore the results of fanfiction and collaboration colliding in an online community. This episode features a lively and in-depth discussion of the fandom ecosystem and collective cognition with anthropologist Nicole. Nicole completed research that studied a FanFic-centric Supernatural Discord server and its members. No, not Idling’s. However, Nicole’s dissertation highlighted many topics that are often touched upon in this podcast. Cause really, if there isn’t group griping and despair about the writing process, is it even fanfic?Related Discussion Links and Con...2025-02-042h 42

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastFrom Yellow-Eyed to Kentucky Fried - The Princes of Hell Deep DiveSandra and Kasey are doing a character(s) deep dive into the Princes of Hell in this episode. Lucifer’s creations are varied and these demons have had an important role since the very start of Supernatural. But don’t worry, Sandra and Kasey have plenty of hot takes on ‘em!~~~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 ca...2025-01-2852 min

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastSpotlighting Big Bang Participants!If you’ve been listening to the podcast lately, you have heard snippets about Kasey, Dreamer, and Sandra’s collective experience participating in the 2024 Wincest Big Bang. They wanted to find a way to spotlight all the other amazing creators and posted a survey in the WBB discord server. Have a listen to the responses. (Disclaimer - They may have been a bit tipsy during the recording.) Find Dreamer on tumblr, Discord (runawaydr3amerao3), and AO3 (runawaydr3amer).Story and art collaborations by survey responders:Writer amusawale - “Brothers Sun Wincest AU” art by 2BlueShoesArt...2025-01-2136 min

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast“It’s A Verse Before I Know It.” Interview with compo67, SPN FanFic AuthorA Verses Virtuoso joined Sandra and Kasey in this episode! If you’re a lover of Wincest or J2 fanfic, then you’re more than likely familiar with the author compo67. Posting on AO3 since 2013, Cal has graced the fandom with almost 300 stories. Their work mainly encompasses verses still being added to over a decade later and totals millions of fanfic words!You can find compo67’s fics (and verses) here on AO3.~~~We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat.Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts...2025-01-142h 45

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastLet’s hear it for the writers! Interview with fandom challenge creators, Kym and StaceySandra and Kasey are kicking off the new year with a spotlight on Supernatural fandom members who developed challenges inspiring creativity within the community. Kym, known as deanwinchesterswitch on tumblr and WinchesterWytch on AO3, is the moderator for Jensen Acklesverse Bingo, which is in its second round. Stacey, known as PrincessMisery666 on tumblr and PrincessMisery86 on AO3, is the creator of Alphabet Quest, a new spin on prompt fills. Though writing challenges are not a new concept, both of these ladies have made theirs distinctive, fresh, and flexible. It’s all about bingos and quests on today’s episode, with...2025-01-071h 31

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastHappy 3rd Birthday, Idling in the Impala!Kasey and Sandra are taking some time to reflect on 2024 as they wrap up Season 3 of the podcast. It’s been a ride! Listen to things they’ve learned, things they’re thankful for, and things on the horizon for Season 4.The video version is available to our Ko-Fi supporters in our Discord’s “Glove Box” channel. Become a member here: https://ko-fi.com/idlingintheimpala/tiersIn this episode, get the details about the giveaway they’re having for Ko-Fi members (become a member by January 31st to be entered automatically). Here’s Kasey’s Dino Doc...2024-12-311h 12

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastHome for the Holidays!Sandra and Kasey are taking a break this holiday season! They’re doing a quick check-in for this episode. Stay tuned for a birthday episode when they return to regularly scheduled programming on December 31st! ~~~ 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 webs...2024-12-1718 min

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast“I’m always looking for my line.” Interview with Imagination_creation, SPN FanFic AuthorIf you want to hear from a Supernatural author who unleashes her imagination and pushes as many boundaries as possible, look no further than this interview Sandra and Kasey had with AJ. The Wincest fandom has been gifted with the return of her creative contributions after a decade-long hiatus.AJ writes stories that are humorous, dark, edgy, and sexy ~ but don’t ever expect an ounce of fluff. (Disclaimer: heavy subject matter, covering family, parent/child dynamics)You can find AJ’s work on AO3.~~~We're taking you for a spi...2024-12-102h 32

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast(Gently) Taking Authors To Task - runawaydr3amer’s “Drag Out From Your Mouth”If you’ve been listening to the podcast lately, you have heard snippets about Kasey, Dreamer, and Sandra’s collective experience participating in this year’s Wincest Big Bang. Now that the Bang is over, it’s time to reflect on their experiences. So, Dreamer is along for the ride. Find Dreamer on tumblr, Discord (runawaydr3amerao3), and AO3 (runawaydr3amer).Last up but most certainly not least (or shortest!) to discuss the WBB is Dreamer, with her Unrelated Wincest mega-fic “Drag Out From Your Mouth.” (Check out the song that inspired the fic title.)(Disclaimer/T...2024-12-033h 17

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastA Quick Thanks!It’s a holiday week in the US! No matter where you are in the world, if you’re listening, Kasey and Sandra want you to know how thankful they are to have you along for the ride. They’ll be back for a full episode next Tuesday. Below is a past episode related to the holiday if you need an Idling in the Impala fix! Giving Thanks with the Winchesters (2023) ~~~ We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat. Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his cakeho...2024-11-2607 min

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast(Gently) Taking Authors To Task - Sam_Is_My_Safe_Word’s Scents of HomeIf you’ve been listening to the podcast lately, you have heard snippets about Kasey, Dreamer, and Sandra’s collective experience participating in this year’s Wincest Big Bang. Now that the Bang is over, it’s time to reflect on their experiences. So, Dreamer is along for the ride. Find Dreamer on tumblr, Discord (runawaydr3amerao3), and AO3 (runawaydr3amer).Second to be taken to task is Kasey, with their Sam/Dean story “Scents of Home.”You can read the fic on AO3 here. The glorious artwork by malefantasy has its own LiveJournal post here....2024-11-192h 18

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast“Every sentence has a job.” Interview with author goshen-applecrumbledoreSandra and Kasey had only scratched the surface with their first interview with Roni, the amazing author of Pine Sweat, and many other outstanding SPN fics. Though they no longer write for the SPN fandom, this discussion gets into the nitty gritty of writing, whether original or fanfic. It veers back into fandom territory and deep thoughts on what an author owes their readers. Such a great conversation! Have a listen!Roni’s First InterviewSandra and Kasey’s Pine Sweat BreakdownPine Sweat PodFic by Sandra~~~We're taking you...2024-11-122h 15

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast(Gently) Taking Authors To Task - Drasna's Strip It DownIf you’ve been listening to the podcast lately, you have heard snippets about Kasey, Dreamer, and Sandra’s collective experience participating in this year’s Wincest Big Bang. Now that the Bang is over, it’s time to reflect on their experiences. So, Dreamer is along for the ride. Find Dreamer on tumblr, Discord (runawaydr3amerao3), and AO3 (runawaydr3amer).First to be taken to task is Sandra, with her Sam/Dean story “Strip It Down.”You can read the fic here. You can listen to the podfic here. And, you can bask in the glorious...2024-11-051h 51

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastGetting Creepy with CryptidsSandra and Kasey invited Joey and Ted back to talk about the things that go bump in the night. Halloween is right around the corner so the chat runs the gamut: urban legends, cryptids, time-traveling aliens, horror movies, and even a bit of wishful thinking from Joey as to what creatures he’s hoping to see the boys encounter on Supernatural. As always it was a fun ~ if not exhausting (you’ll have to listen to understand why) ~ episode. Trick or treat! Sites and articles on the Legend of Goatman: https://ghostsofdc.org/2023/11/03/maryland-goatman-legend-bowie/ ht...2024-10-291h 50

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastGoing out with a bang or a whimper: The Best and Worst SPN Character ExitsSandra and Kasey have amazing listeners that give them lots to ponder. One of their Discord server members, fictionnallemons, suggested they rank the best and worst character deaths on Supernatural. They didn’t rank as much as pick a handful. Hey, ranking rehab is a journey. Take it easy on them. Here’s the list of characters Kasey mentioned in the episode. ~~~ 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...2024-10-221h 21

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastSweet and Juicy Fics, Ripe for the Picking - Interview with FanFic Author, fictionallemonsSandra and Kasey have had the distinct pleasure of crossing paths with one of the sweetest and supportive members in the SPN FanFic community. Lucky for you, you get to meet her too in this interview. Fictionallemons has been posting fanfic on AO3 since 2014 for fandoms like Sherlock and the Mission: Impossible franchise. Her jump into Supernatural storytelling started in 2019. And almost 100 Wincest leaning fics later, she shows no sign of hopping off the SPN train. Not to mention, she’s also a romance novelist. There was lots and lots to talk about in this in...2024-10-151h 50

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastTags and Tropes: OmegaverseIt’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 Omegaverse AKA Alpha/Beta/Omega. This kink trope originated in J2 RPF and is one of the most complex and malleable examples of world-building fanfiction. There’s so much! Sandra and Kasey barely scratched the surface of this topic. (Episodes always come with an explicit content rating, but be aware that this is definitely an NSFW listen.) Link to Fanlore Page...2024-10-081h 54

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastJack (The New God) is a Snack! - Character DiscussionSandra and Kasey discuss the later-season addition of Jack to the Supernatural roster. The character introduction, portrayal by Alexander Calvert, relationship dynamics ~ the chat runs the gamut. There are even thoughts about what type of dog Jack is! Come on, you’re not surprised by that tangent if you’ve listened to this podcast before. ~~~ 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;D...2024-10-011h 22

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast“Y/N and Let Y/N.” - Interview with Zeppelin_Skies, SPN FanFic AuthorSandra and Kasey are having a blast chatting with FanFic authors on the podcast. Case in point: This episode. Known as Zeppelin_Skies on AO3, Alex was an absolute delight to talk to about Reader-Insert and OFC. Alex has dozens of stories that center around a variety of characters brought to life by Jensen Ackles. Self-proclaimed “Hopeless Romantic and DeanGirl” she’s been sharing her work since 2017. Sandra may have found a kindred spirit who absolutely loves feeding one Dean Winchester. Enjoy the listen! Check out Alex’s stories on AO3 and tumblr. ~~~ We're tak...2024-09-242h 27

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastPostpeeps and Postboxes… for real this time!Sandra and Kasey have been teasing and misleading with the double-entendre episode titles long enough. It’s time! After a comment from a listener, they decided to take the plunge and give you all their takes on whether certain SPN characters bottom, top, switch… for realsies! Well, for realsies in a fictional sense. Disclaimer: This episode is for fun and entertainment purposes and includes Sandra and Kasey’s thoughts on FICTIONAL characters and sexual dynamics/positions. Heed the rest of the disclaimers in the episode intro. They’ll totally get it if you have to skip this one....2024-09-171h 23

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastIdling Book Club: Freak CampSandra and Kasey had an Idling Book Club moment and… brace yourself… Kasey had notes! Like, prepared notes and everything. You’re intrigued now, aren’t you? Do you enjoy paranormal romance? How about something inspired by a little television show called Supernatural? Are you a lover of Wincest or J2 fanfic? Then this author interview is for you. Laura Rye and Bailey R. Hansen are co-authors of the “A Monster By Any Other Name” Series. Sandra and Kasey read the first book in the series, “Freak Camp,” before the September 7th release of Book 4, “Fortress.” (N...2024-09-102h 09

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastLaboring over Labor Day!It’s the unofficial end of summer in the US with the Labor Day holiday and back-to-school time in the UK! Sandra and Kasey are taking a full-episode podcast break. Enjoy this short-ish episode! Link to US DOL Labor Day page! ~~~ 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 t...2024-09-0320 min

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastTags and Tropes: S*x PollenIt’s another Tags and Tropes episode where 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 S*x Pollen/Curse and its fic cousin F*** or Die. (Episodes always come with an explicit content rating but be aware this is definitely an NSFW listen.) Links to references and fic recs can be found in this document. Listen to Kasey’s Consent Masterclass in the Fact versus Fiction Consent Episode. ~~~ We're taking you for a sp...2024-08-271h 08

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast“Write through the road blocks.” - Interview with JLD71, SPN FanFic Author and ArtistSandra and Kasey were lucky enough to get another fantastic creator on the podcast to chat. Known as JLD71 on AO3, Jen has created hundreds of stories and digital pieces of art in the Supernatural fandom. She’s been sharing her work, which has an emphasis on Wincest and J2, since 2017. A love of storytelling has led her to beta for other writers, as well as participate in and moderate a vast array of challenges and events. She’s so prolific, Kasey and Sandra are seriously wondering when she has time to sleep! Check out Jen’s stories...2024-08-202h 11

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastFact Versus Fiction - Love All Your Bits or at least Look After Them, Part 2It’s been a while but the Agent of Chaos and Kink is back for another very important lecture. Today’s subject matter in Sex Education with Kasey is hygiene. The breadth of material to cover required so much detailed research (and compromising of Internet browser search history) that an assistant was needed. Lucky for us all, Dreamer was up for the challenge! This is Part Two of the discussion. Part One can be listened to here. Disclaimer - Some squick in the discussion may be uncomfortable for listeners. The discussion is meant for e...2024-08-131h 25

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastFact Versus Fiction - Love All Your Bits or at least Look After Them, Part 1It’s been a while but the Agent of Chaos and Kink is back for another very important lecture. Today’s subject matter in Sex Education with Kasey is hygiene. The breadth of material to cover required so much detailed research (and compromising of Internet browser search history) that an assistant was needed. Lucky for us all, Dreamer was up for the challenge! This is Part 1 of the discussion. Part 2 will be out soon! Disclaimer - Some squick in the discussion may be uncomfortable for listeners. The discussion is meant for entertainment purposes and n...2024-08-062h 09

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast“Write the bad thing, fix it later.” - Interview with PrincessMisery86, SPN FanFic AuthorSandra and Kasey have another Moose Lover in the backseat! Known as PrincessMisery86 on AO3, Stacey has posted over 160 stories since 2019. Her work covers a variety of fandoms, including Top Gun, MCU, DCU, and, of course, Supernatural. This Reader Insert/OFC writer enjoys healthy doses of angst, fluff, and smut, with a flight of tasty hot men ~ Sam Winchester in particular! Check out Stacey’s stories on AO3. Want to participate in a fun and creative prompt challenge? Learn more about Alphabet Quest, which Stacey is hosting! Sign up by August 29th! ~~~ W...2024-07-301h 39

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastListener Shout-Outs for April, May, and June 2024What does a podcast need? Listeners. Luckily, Sandra and Kasey have some of the best ones around. They’re spotlighting Idling in the Impala listeners in this episode. Specifically, they’re deep-diving into comments and interactions during April, May, and June. As mentioned in the podcast, here’s the link for the Podfics in the Impala series on AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/series/2964867 ~~~ 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 e...2024-07-2347 min

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastThe Road So Far Rewatch ~ Supernatural, Season 2It’s a thing, Sandra and Kasey are making it a thing. It’s a season-by-season (cross fingers) rewatch with Joey (first-time watcher) and Ted (dragged into already too many rewatches by his wife, Sandra). This episode Season 2 is the focus, where all hell broke loose. There are predictions and deep discussions. Enjoy the road trip! Reference ~ Supernatural Wiki Music Breakdown ~~~ 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...2024-07-162h 17

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastWhat If God Was One Of Us? Chuck Character DiscussionSandra and Kasey discuss the Supernatural character Chuck Shurley, AKA God, and the meta of it all! Are fanfic authors the ultimate villains, like Chuck, playing god with these characters? Tell us your thoughts after you have a listen! ~~~ 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 de...2024-07-0955 min

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastTags and Tropes: Age RegressionSandra and Kasey are trying something new! This inaugural episode format called Tags and Tropes will focus on a category or aspect of fanfiction that Sandra and Kasey may or may not have delved into before. The first one they’re tackling is the story trope of De-Aging, which can be found on AO3 under the wrangled main tag “Age Regression/De-Aging.” Fanlore page on De-Aging Sandra’s Fic Find: As You Were by KatZen PurpleEdge’s Rec: Goodnight, Moon by dragonflysoul ***UK Election Links*** How to vote: Overview - GOV.UK 2024-07-021h 17

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastTime to put the “Super” into SuperWhoLock ~ Supernatural Season 1 First-Time Watch and Discussion with JoeyFamily don’t end in blood. And, apparently, family doesn’t end when you talk a relative’s ear off about Supernatural. Sandra and Kasey had a great time discussing Season 1 of Supernatural with first-time watcher, Joey. Oh, and Ted was along for the ride to provide a slightly less obsessive take on the Family Business. ~~~ 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...2024-06-181h 38

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastKasey Bings And Bangos Their Way Through Some Writing Challenges!Kasey couldn’t help themselves after listening to Sandra’s Bang and Bingo update ~ they signed up for JAcklesVerse Bingo AND the Wincest Big Bang! Listen to Kasey’s experience and discussion on the fruits of their labor! Kasey’s Bingo Square Stories (K)not For Sale Demon Dreams (Ch. 1 of Dreams) Learn More About The Challenges Jensen Acklesverse Bingo Wincest Big Bang ~~~ We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat. Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts hi...2024-06-111h 59

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast“Words have their own flavor.” - Interview with quickreaver, SPN FanFic Author and ArtistAdd another check to the Sam column! Sandra and Kasey had the privilege of talking to the awesomely accomplished Cris, known as quickreaver in the SPN fandom. Cris describes herself as Sam-centric and Dean-flavored. With over 75 works on AO3, consisting of both written and digital art, she’s been creating in the Supernatural community since the heyday of LiveJournal. Sandra and Kasey were in awe of this legend and talent. Listen, and you will be blown away as well. You can find Cris on AO3 and tumblr. ~~~ We're taking you for a...2024-06-041h 48

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastWe’re On Holiday!It’s the unofficial start of summer in the US and Memorial Day. Sandra and Kasey are taking a full-episode podcast break. But, pop in to listen and find out what they’ve got coming up over the next couple of months. ~~~ 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...2024-05-2818 min

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast“My Fourth Is Your Fourth.” Ranking Our Top 10 Fave SPN CharactersAs part of Sandra and Kasey’s ranking rehab, they’re addressing the underlying issues that contribute to their addiction. One of those issues is the amazing characters on Supernatural. So, why not rank their favorites? ~~~ 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 we...2024-05-211h 48

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastConKasey! Comic Con Liverpool UK 2024 Breakdown!May 4th, 2024 is a day that Kasey will never forget! They met Jared Padalecki –the keeper of Sam Winchester– at Comic Con Liverpool UK! Special Con Field Reporter, Ted, is along for the ride with Sandra to hear all about the chaos that occurred. Trust us, you’re going to want to listen. It’s a long one, y’all! References/Mentions Comic Con Event Map (you’ll need it!) Moth & Magpie Shop (Wax Melts that Smell Like Jared) IWG Shop (Team Moose shirt) Liverpool Supernatural Panel with Jared and Mark She...2024-05-142h 46

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastCanon Fodder - “I Wrote A Thing” Discord Channel Fic Rec PicksDid you think Sandra and Kasey forgot about Canon Fodder? It has been more than a minute since they’ve done one, so it’s a logical assumption. They’re bringing it back in 2024 but with a twist. The Idling in the Impala Discord server is a happening place where talented authors hang out. The Discord server has a channel for these lovely writers to self-rec the awesome stories they’ve created. Sandra and Kasey brought a couple of these recs for you to experience. Kasey’s Fic Rec Sam/Reader, Dean/Reader (Rated Expl...2024-05-071h 26

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast(Gently) Taking Authors To Task - darali_starscream’s Double BookedSandra and Kasey were excited to welcome back BJ, darali_starscream on AO3, to talk about her current in-progress/posted work, Double Booked. The Sam/Reader/Dean fic summary on AO3 reads: “A non-chronological log of various encounters, incidents, and exchanges of things. Mostly kinky. Mind the tags please.” This brief summary doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of the themes and characterizations lying in wait for a reader to uncover under mind-blowing smut. It’s blown up on AO3 with over 17,000 hits at the time of recording. It seemed like a great time to g...2024-04-301h 48

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastListener Shout-Outs for February and March 2024What does a podcast need? Listeners. Luckily, Sandra and Kasey have some of the best ones around. They’re spotlighting Idling in the Impala listeners in this episode. Specifically, they’re deep-diving into comments and interactions during the months of February and March. Hopefully, this becomes an every few months thing. As always, they hope you enjoy the ride and thank you for listening! ~~~ 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...2024-04-231h 45

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastSam’s Supernatural Sexuality SpectrumIt’s taken the converging of two Supernatural podcasts, but Sandra and Kasey have finally done it. There’s a Sam-focused topic up for discussion on this episode! (Fear not, Dean lovers, the shorter brother gets plenty of attention, too.) Supernatural Opinions Podcast hosts, KJ and Meredith, jumped into the IITI backseat for this chat. Sandra and Kasey have recorded two guest spots for Supernatural Opinions. They were fun and lively discussions. KJ, Meredith, and Kasey were basking in the collective glow of having people around to hold up the very heavy moose that is Sam Winchester. So...2024-04-161h 10

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast(Gently) Taking Authors To Task - runawaydr3amer’s Sandman ‘verseExcerpt from runawaydr3amer’s notes on Sandman: “This whole thing is kinky and explicit AF. It's got a good whack of angst, especially at the start, but if you take a chance on me, I promise it's also schmoopy as all get-out. Despite the somewhat alarming tags, please note that I only write happy endings. If you don't like men showing emotions in response to trauma, this is not the right place for you.” This doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of the Wincest epic that is the Sandman ‘verse. And it’s o...2024-04-092h 27

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastEnjoy a Blast from the Past during Spring Break (Outtakes)No toes in the sand for Kasey or Sandra, but they are taking a holiday break from recording. So, Sandra compiled some outtakes from back in early 2023. Enjoy a blast from the past! ~~~ 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.co...2024-04-021h 43

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastIt’s Merch Monday, Y’all, and Priding’s Back!We’re starting our fundraiser for Pride Month way early this year! A huge thanks to Jessica, a friend of the podcast and a talented artist who created original art for us! Now through July 1st, 2024, pick up any of our limited edition pride merch, and 50% of the proceeds will go to The Trevor Project. Treat Yourself and Be Proud! If you pick something up, please share a pic with us on Twitter @IdlingInDImpala or tumblr @idlingintheimpalapodcast and #PridingInTheImpala! Listen to Jessica’s interviews with Sandra and Kasey: Children Shouldn’t Play With DEAN Things and The...2024-04-0106 min

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastThe Rarer the Better! - Shipping with Arthur, SPN FanFic Author and ArtistWait! What?!? An episode where Sandra and Kasey don’t focus on Sam and Dean? Yep. Known as heavenssexiestangel on tumblr, Arthur’s bio makes it quite clear that Dean Winchester deserved better, Gadreel is their dearly beloved, and they are an Arthur Ketch apologist. As ArthursKnight on AO3, he’s been publishing fanfiction since 2015, with 75 works for fandoms that include Supernatural, MacGyver and The Walking Dead. He is also a talented artist and Manta Ray for the SPN FanFic Pond. Where does he find the time? Have a listen and learn about the rarest of shi...2024-03-261h 45

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastTops and Bottoms of Each Season - Breaking Down S11 Through S15Ranking rehab??? Excuse me? Looks like Sandra and Kasey are slipping. Get comfy as they share their tops and bottoms from Seasons 11 through 15. (Other alternative episode titles: Your Bottom Is My Bottom, Your Top Is My Top) ~~~ 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 vi...2024-03-191h 21

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastBangs and Bingos - Sandra’s Attempt at Writing ChallengesKasey wanted all the details on Sandra’s foray into the wild world of writing challenges in 2023. There was a lot of banging and a lot of filling. Not really. Sandra’s writing was pretty tame for her fic creations. They did have one thing in common, though. You’ll never guess. References and Mentions Supernatural Wiki Big Bang Page Dean Winchester Big Bang - 2023 Mini Edition Sandra’s “Scratch That Itch” Collab with Artist Twin One Fandom Page on Bingos IITI Interview with Jacklesverse Bingo Creator and Mod, Kym...2024-03-121h 38

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastMr. Sandman, Bring Me A Dreamer - Interview with runawaydr3amer, SPN FanFic AuthorKasey and Sandra are thrilled to share this lively conversation with a Wincest author who has run away with their collective hearts (and numerous marriage proposals). Known as runawaydr3amer, this former LiveJournal fic poster bestowed AO3 users with the gift of her older fics in 2022. Then, in 2023, she completed the legitimate epic that is the Sandman ‘verse. Dreamer is an amazing author who can provide details and nuances in every single ounce of angst and pining and fluff and smut when it comes to Sam and Dean. Okay, so this interview took about three attempts to get...2024-03-052h 10

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastThe Con (Artist) Whisperer - Interview with SPN Convention Legend and Artist, JessicaSandra and Kasey were enthralled (and at some points verging on violence) with the SPN conventions stories regaled by their guest, Jessica. Seriously, this talented artist has some awesome convention mojo regarding J2 interactions. Call it “The Jessica Effect.” They talked about CharlotteCon, HawaiiCon, the Pride art Jessica created for the podcast, and all the Jessica/Jared moments that stirred up some thoughts from Kasey. This is a long one, and they aren’t even sorry about it. Enjoy! Jessica’s Spotify playlist for “Priding in the Impala” artistic inspiration can be listened to here. You can contact Jess...2024-02-272h 27

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastTops and Bottoms of Each Season - Breaking Down S6 Through S10Sandra and Kasey are considering ranking rehab. The first step to recovery is admitting powerlessness over the addiction. Until they figure out the next step, there are still a bunch more episodes of Supernatural to rank. Get comfy as they share their tops and bottoms from Seasons 6 through 10. ~~~ 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...2024-02-201h 30

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast“Sam Tops, Dean Bottoms” - How characterization, cinematic framing, and sexuality collide on SupernaturalHappy Unattached Drifter Christmas! Sandra came across an amazing article by user frozen-delight on tumblr, with a theory that Dean is portrayed as the Female Other on Supernatural. After hearing about it, Kasey was fully on board to discuss it. Since a good portion of the article focused on sex scenes, well, you can guess where a large majority of the conversation was spent. You’re welcome! References The post by frozen-delight (follow along with helpful visual aids - GIFs galore!) Definition of Other Gender IITI 2023 Valentine’s Day Episo...2024-02-131h 34

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastMay the 4th be with us! Kasey is going to Comic Con Liverpool!The world may never be the same after May 4th, 2024. Kasey is going to Comic Con Liverpool (UK, for clarification)! And they’ve got themselves a Jared photo op and autograph for the day! Join us for all the details and drama! Wish them all the good and positive vibes. Tulpa powers: activate! Comic Con Liverpool Sandra’s DC Con Breakdown Episode (some Kasey/Jared backstory) ~~~ 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...2024-01-3043 min

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastWe’ve Peaked! Our picks for the best J2 acting moments on Supernatural.Sandra and Karlee gave themselves the difficult task of picking some peak acting moments of Jared and Jensen on Supernatural. Have a listen and let them know if you agree. Any that you think they missed? Also, welcome to Season 3 of Idling in the Impala! Reference - Sandra’s Notes ~~~ 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 ca...2024-01-021h 21

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastCanon Fodder - Read the Fics with Feels and HollyYou read the episode title right: It’s fic rec time again! Sandra and Karlee bring you good tidings with a bunch of stories that are festive and filthy. What more could Sam and Dean lovers ask Santa for? Besides Sam and Dean, of course. Happy holidays from the backseat! (Note: Explicit Works, NSFW) Karlee’s Fic Recs Wincest: Now We’ve Got Time by tifaching Sam/Reader: By The Reins by kittenofdoomage Sandra’s Fic Recs Dean/Donna: Give Me One Reason To Stay Here by...2023-12-191h 05

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastReverse Ranking our Fave Sams and Deans, Volume 2Nope, Sandra and Karlee just can’t keep well enough alone when it comes to their thoughts on each other’s favorite iterations of Sam and Dean. They’ve swapped lists for this episode. Karlee ranks Sandra’s Fave Deans, and Sandra ranks Karlee’s Fave Sams. Listen to see if there are any surprises. We can share no podcast co-host was harmed in the making of this episode. ~~~ We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat. Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his cakehole...2023-11-071h 30

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastSandra and Ted’s Excellent Adventure - DC Con 2023 (Part Two)Ted (Sandra’s hubs) is back to help regale Karlee with tales of the CreationDC Convention he attended with Sandra. There was a lot to discuss. So much so that this is going to have to be a two-parter. First part is on Tuesday; second part is on Thursday! Visual Aids from the DC Convention ~~~ 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. ~~~~~...2023-10-191h 26

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastSandra and Ted’s Excellent Adventure - DC Con 2023 (Part One)Ted (Sandra’s hubs) is back to help regale Karlee with tales of the CreationDC Convention he attended with Sandra. There was a lot to discuss. So much so that this is going to have to be a two-parter. First part is on Tuesday; second part is on Thursday! Visual Aids from the DC Convention ~~~ 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. ~~~~~...2023-10-171h 02

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastAO3 Tips and Tricks - Part TwoSandra and Karlee discussed their fanfic journey some weeks back. That led them to want to delve into AO3 and provide some tips and tricks they’ve learned over the years as users. Lucky you - they made a video. Maybe lucky you - they had to break the episode into two parts because there was so much to discuss. Handy Dandy Topic Time Stamps Profile - 00:01:00 Pseuds - 00:04:00 Block a User - 00:12:30 Mute a User - 00:15:00 Posting a Work - 00:25:00 Posting with HTML - 00:44:00...2023-10-101h 13

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastAO3 Tips and Tricks - Part OneSandra and Karlee discussed their fanfic journey some weeks back. That led them to want to delve into AO3 and provide some tips and tricks they’ve learned over the years as users. Lucky you - they made a video. Maybe lucky you - they had to break the episode into two parts because there was so much to discuss. Handy Dandy Topic Time Stamps What is AO3? – 06:30 Benefits of Creating an AO3 Account – 08:00 Dashboard Skins – 13:15 Tags and Ways We Search For Fics – Including and Excluding – 17:00 Ways Writers Tag...2023-10-032h 11

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastSandra and Karlee’s Fantastical FanFic Journey!Sandra and Karlee wax nostalgic about their fanfic journeys over the decades (yes, sigh, decades). This deep dive episode came from Sandra’s stumble on the YouTube video “The Life and Death of Fandom Platforms” by Casey Fiesler. Give it a watch and check out all the research and reference materials in its description. It’s a fascinating exploration of the rise and fall of various fandom platforms. Let Sandra and Karlee know what your fandom journey has been like and which platforms you’ve been a part of. Speaking of fandom communities, if you are a love...2023-08-291h 21

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast(Gently) Taking Authors To Task - applecrumbledore's Pine sweatSandra and Karlee couldn’t get Pine sweat by applecrumbledore out of their collective FanFic brain. Sandra took a chance and reached out to ask if they might want to come onto the podcast to talk about their writing. And, they agreed! Roni (applecrumbledore) was super generous with their time to discuss the story. There was no need to take them to task about anything! Sit back and enjoy! WARNING - Sandra and Karlee are spoiling this story from the jump. They are encouraging listeners who enjoy Wincest to read it first and come back to h...2023-08-221h 47

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastTaking Authors To Task - Sandra Kyle’s Cowboy CanterIt’s been a minute since Sandra released her ninth romance novel, Cowboy Canter. Karlee’s read it and has questions about the story, Sandra’s inspiration, her writing process, and the journey to becoming a self-published author. Saddle up for the discussion! (SPOILERS for the story happen 55 minutes to an hour into the chat.) And, if you haven’t already, grab yourself a copy of Cowboy Canter or get info on any of Sandra’s other novels on her website, sandrakyle.com. ~~~ We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat. Dean's House Rule...2023-06-201h 39

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastTaking Authors To Task - KarleeKarma’s Demonic JunkiesAre you a lover of Supernatural fanfiction? Do you read it? Are you a writer of it? Then you will surely be able to empathize with the corner Karlee wrote themselves into during their creative journey that produced the series Demonic Junkies. Join Sandra as she gets into the weeds of Karlee’s brain. They discuss how the simple thought “It was just supposed to be a little bit of Wincest” turned into an amazing character study and bucketloads of angsty feels. If you haven’t read Demonic Junkies yet and this episode has you interest...2023-05-302h 53

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastDiagnosing Dean - The BPD DebateOh boy, leave it to Sandra to want to explore a topic that got Karlee supercharged with feelings. There have been many discussions about dissecting what exactly makes Dean Winchester tick. So, Sandra and Karlee are here to add their two cents with the help of a long-time listener, Ms. Autobahn. They’re debating the Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) diagnosis of Dean that’s floated about on the Internet for some time. Disclaimer: Sandra and Karlee are not psychologists or therapists and are utilizing the DSM-5 Criteria for studying and discussing a fictional character - Dean Winchester. 2023-02-281h 17

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastCowboy Canter - Contemporary Romance Novel by Sandra KyleShameless plugging - Sandra's romance novel, Cowboy Canter, is out and available in eBook, paperback, and audiobook formats. Listen to a sample of the audiobook. Follow the link for retail information (it's available pretty much everywhere you can think of). https://linktr.ee/sandrakyle 2023-01-0406 min

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastFan Mail! Daddy Issues!The Battle of the Dads episode stirred up some strong feelings for Karlee and Sandra. Turns out, a long-time listener had some thoughts as well and sent them an email about it. Which, in turn, created more thoughts by Karlee and Sandra. So, now, here they are, reading some fan mail and having a discussion about the topic that never seems to get old around these parts - John Winchester’s A+ Parenting. ~~~~~ We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat. Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his ca...2022-11-151h 38

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastBattle of the Dads!Who’s the best dad to have ever dadded on Supernatural? In this episode, we’ve got a battle between the heavyweights that had the most influence on the boys and arguably the biggest shoes to fill - it’s John Winchester vs. Bobby Singer. Who’ll win? Spoiler - for Karlee and Sandra, there’s only one right answer. Sandra’s Table - Battle of the Dads thoughts/vid links Per our discussion of what Dean had to do to make due when John left the boys for long periods - Did Jensen ever suggest that...2022-10-041h 02

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastCanon Fodder: Santiago’s, Not Unless Sam SaysIt’s been more than a minute since Sandra and Karlee have provided some fic recommendations. Want to get these discussions back into regular rotation on the podcast. Hopefully, they’ve figured out a format that keeps episodes to a reasonable length. No promises, but it’s the effort that counts, right? Canon Fodder FicRec (Found on Archive Of Our Own - WARNING: EXPLICIT, NSFW): Sandra’s Pick - Santiago’s by JJ_Jupiter Karlee’s Pick - Not Unless Sam Says by spectaculacularsammy ~~~~~ We're taking you for a spin in Baby...2022-09-201h 01

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastHair, Glorious Hair!Are we just a tad obsessed with all things Sam and Dean? You betcha! Get comfy and hunker down, cause we’re ranking the boys’ hair from least to most favorite. And, yes, we’re covering all the seasons. ~~~~~ 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. ~~~~~ Canon Fodder FicRec (Found on Archive Of Our Own - WARNING: EXPLICIT): Sandra’s Pick - N...2022-03-291h 23

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastAll Up In The Family Business, Part 2We all know the famous Supernatural taglines: “Saving People, Hunting Things, The Family Business” and “Family Don’t End In Blood.” But, honestly, with all the Winchesters have endured, shouldn’t it be WE NEED THERAPY? Sandra and Karlee have a lot to say in this family-themed discussion. So much to say, in fact, they had to break it up into two episodes. Enjoy part two! ~~~~~ 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 ri...2022-03-171h 16

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastAll Up In The Family Business, Part 1We all know the famous Supernatural taglines: “Saving People, Hunting Things, The Family Business” and “Family Don’t End In Blood.” But, honestly, with all the Winchesters have endured, shouldn’t it be WE NEED THERAPY? Sandra and Karlee have a lot to say in this family-themed discussion. So much to say, in fact, they had to break it up into two episodes. Enjoy part one! ~~~~~ 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 ri...2022-03-151h 07

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastTalking TagsIt’s a deep dive into AO3 and everything tags. Our gripes, our writing experience on the fanfic platform, and what we’ve learned along the way. Get a glimpse into our depravity and what we tend to read again and again. (Okay, we really aren’t that bad!) ~~~~~ 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. ~~~~~ Canon Fodder FicRec (Found on Archive Of Our...2022-02-151h 44

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastMy Bottom Is Your Top?!?We’ve made our lists and we’re checking them twice - It’s our Top and Bottom 10 episodes from the first five seasons of Supernatural. We discussed, compared, and managed not to get into a knock-down-drag-out fight when all was said and done. ~~~~~ 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. ~~~~~ Canon Fodder FicRec (Found on Archive Of Our Own - WARNING: EXPLIC...2022-02-081h 47

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastShifting Gears With SandraSandra’s in the driver’s seat this episode. We talk about her love of Supernatural (how she took the roundabout way of appreciating one Dean Winchester) and her foray into SPN fanfic. BTW - The screensaver that started it all. ~~~~~ 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. ~~~~~ Canon Fodder FicRec (Found on Archive Of Our Own - WARNING: EXPLICIT): 2022-01-241h 49

Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural PodcastIdling In The Impala - Test DriveWe'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. This episode lets you know a little of what to expect from hosts Sandra (Dean!Girl) and Karlee (Sam!Girl) - lovers of Supernatural and the fanfic it inspires. We're driving around discussing two fic recommendations (Found on Archive Of Our Own - EXPLICIT): (Not So) One-Sided by rosych33ks Hide Your Love Away by...2021-12-2849 min