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Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionTags and Tropes in Fanfiction: Exploring Hurt/ComfortIn this episode of Idling In The Impala, Sandra and Kasey dive deep into the fanfiction trope of Hurt/Comfort, a beloved and expansive category within the SPN fandom and beyond. They explore the many variations of this trope and the related tags commonly found in the world of fanfiction and podfics. As dedicated fans of Supernatural, they also discuss how Hurt/Comfort features in stories about the Winchester brothers, Sam and Dean, and how it influences their own creative writing. If you’re a fan of fandom, fanfiction, and all things SPN, this episode offers thoughtful insights into on...
2025-11-181h 02Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionRanking Our Favorite Sam and Dean Winchester Shirts | A Fandom Deep DiveJoin 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 Su...
2025-11-0446 minIdling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionCelebrating Halloween with Sam Winchester: A Classic SPN Episode RewatchJoin 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...
2025-10-281h 15Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionIf You Give a Narrator a Fanfic: Multi-Fandom Podficcer CookieMom6067Listeners 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...
2025-10-211h 51Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionExploring Amnesia in Fanfiction: Tags and TropesIn 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...
2025-10-1454 minIdling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionExploring Gender Neutral Reader-Insert in Fanfiction | Inclusivity in FandomIn 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...
2025-10-071h 34Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfiction“Retroactive” fanfiction and getting retrospective about the SPN fandom - An Interview with FanFic Author, NyxocityJoin 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....
2025-09-302h 06Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfiction“Fandom is a place I go because I want to.” - An Interview with SPN Author and Artist, MasoenaIn 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 j...
2025-09-231h 35Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionShut Up the Critic: An Interview with SPN Fandom Artist Tsukiyo-7 | Insights into Artistic CreativityIn 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" (Wince...
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Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionStuck In The Middle With You: An SPN Fanfic and Podfic CollaborationIn 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...
2025-09-091h 38Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfiction“Don’t underestimate the power of pressure.” Interview with Crowleysmistress, SPN FanFic AuthorSandra 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.~~~We're taking you for a spin in Ba...
2025-08-261h 55Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionMaturing in Fandom: Insights from FanFic Authors & Storytellers Contest CreatorsTwo 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 fac...
2025-08-191h 53Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionUnderstanding Character Coding in Fandom: What Does It Mean?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):
2025-08-1258 minIdling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionTags and Tropes: The Oldest ProfessionIt’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_WorkDoc 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 #backse...
2025-08-051h 16Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfiction“Your words inspired that.” Interview with SamandDean76, SPN FanFic AuthorThere’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...
2025-07-292h 07Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionReading 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 minIdling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionFinding 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 14Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfiction“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 47Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionSelf-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 35Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionLet’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 01Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfiction“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 04Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfiction“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 49Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionTowing 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 minIdling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfiction“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 24Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionSandra 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 22Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionThe 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 00Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionTags 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 00Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionCharlie 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 minIdling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfiction“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 54Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfiction"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 16Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionCarry 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 21Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfiction“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 08Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfiction“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 18Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionThe 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 minIdling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionFrom 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 36Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionTags 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
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2025-02-181h 04Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfiction“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 14Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionWhat 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 42Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionFrom 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 minIdling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfiction“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...
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Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionLet’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...
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Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionHome 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!
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2024-12-1718 minIdling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfiction“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 32Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfiction“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...
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Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionGetting 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!
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2024-10-291h 50Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionGoing 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.
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2024-10-221h 21Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionSweet 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.
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2024-10-151h 50Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionTags 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.)
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2024-10-081h 54Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionJack (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.
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2024-10-011h 22Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfiction“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.
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2024-09-242h 27Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionPostpeeps 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 23Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionIdling 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 09Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionLaboring 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!
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2024-09-0320 minIdling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionTags 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.
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2024-08-271h 08Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfiction“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 11Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfiction“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!
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2024-07-301h 39Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionListener 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
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2024-07-2347 minIdling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionThe 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
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2024-07-162h 17Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionWhat 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!
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2024-07-0955 minIdling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionTags 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 17Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionWitches & Witchcraft on Supernatural - SPN Family Interview with ThatGirlJaneFoxJane, also known as ThatGirlJaneFox and ScaryVonJeannieStyne on AO3, has been a long time listener of the podcast and reached out to us last year. Jane’s a self-proclaimed White Witch from Scotland. When Sandra found that out, Jane was invited on to the podcast to discuss Supernatural and how it portrays witches and witchcraft.
You can read Jane’s works on AO3.
Episode Mention/Reference - Jane’s Late Friend’s Hayley’s Reptile Channel on YouTube
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2024-06-252h 00Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionTime 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.
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2024-06-181h 38Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionKasey 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
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2024-06-111h 59Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfiction“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.
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Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionWe’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.
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2024-05-2818 minIdling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfiction“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?
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2024-05-211h 48Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionCanon 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
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2024-05-071h 26Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfiction(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 48Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionListener 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!
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2024-04-231h 45Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionSam’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 10Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfiction(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.”
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Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionIt’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!
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2024-04-0106 minIdling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionThe 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?
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2024-03-261h 45Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionTops 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)
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2024-03-191h 21Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionBangs 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 38Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionMr. 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.
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2024-03-052h 10Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionThe 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.
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2024-02-272h 27Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionTops 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.
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2024-02-201h 30Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfiction“It was supposed to be a one shot.” - Interview with Kym, SPN FanFic AuthorSandra and Karlee were put under a magic spell for this FanFic author interview. Known as WinchesterWytch on AO3, Kym has been posting Dean/Reader and Dean/OFC fics (AKA Dean Winchester’s Witch on tumblr) since 2019.
Self-proclaimed Dean Girl, Kym is also the creator and mod of Jacklesverse Bingo. Kym took the time to break all the bingo stuff down as well during the chat.
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2024-02-061h 39Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionMay 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)
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2024-01-3043 minIdling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfiction“Space and dinosaurs make everything better.” - Interview with Ash, SPN FanFic AuthorSandra and Karlee have locked up all their ashtrays in preparation for this interview with Supernatural FanFic author Ash. You may know her as ashtraythief on AO3. She is also a mod for the anonymous comment meme SPN Masquerade.
Ash’s been posting fics on AO3 since 2013 and has almost 200 works listed. She primarily writes RPF featuring J2 with ABO, JDM, alternate universes, the final frontier, dinosaurs and dragons tossed in for good measure.
Want to read Ash’s stuff and connect? You can find her on AO3 and tumblr.
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2024-01-231h 40Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionSexual Agency in FanFic - Discussion with MJ, SPN FanFic AuthorSandra and Karlee invited SPN FanFic Author MJ (Incog_Ninga, Thoughts Like a Minefield) to discuss FanFic and its effect on sexual agency for readers and writers alike. It was a great chat!
If you want to learn more about MJ, listen to the first time she hopped into the backseat!
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Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictiondugindeep and doing just fine! - Interview with Amy, SPN FanFic AuthorSandra and Karlee were thrilled to welcome back Supernatural FanFic author Amy. You may know her as dugindeep on AO3. She is part of the moderating team for the anonymous comment meme SPN Masquerade. Listen to the episode where we had her and Ash on to discuss kinky prompts here.
Amy’s been posting fics on AO3 since 2011 and has a library of over 200 stories. She primarily writes RPF and Wincest, occasionally dabbling into other pairings. She’s responsible for a ton of wish fulfillment regarding her prompt stories. According to Karlee, Amy’s also responsible for a lot...
2023-12-121h 31Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionSandra 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
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2023-10-191h 26Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionSandra 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!
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Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionSPN Masquerade - Explore Your Kinky Side!Have you been curious about Prompt Memes? Especially the kinky ones? Sandra and Karlee came across SPN Masquerade’s Sultry Summer Swing and had to find out more. Two of the SPN Masquerade moderators, Amy and Ash, graciously came on for a chat about kinky prompts. The SPN Masquerade has been around for a while. They create a safe online inclusive space without fear of shame and promote exploring your kinky, creative side under a mask of anonymity. An excellent discussion was had about fanfiction, fandom, and paramount questions like everyone’s stance on Jensen’s mustache debut at NCcon...
2023-09-121h 41Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionSandra 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.
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2023-08-291h 21Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionTaking 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.
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2023-06-201h 39Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfiction“The brain is a junkyard.” - Interview with SPN FanFic Author, BJSandra and Karlee had a fantastic conversation with fellow SPN FanFic Author BJ (AKA darali_starscream). BJ bestowed knowledge and thought-provoking opinions about the boys and the show. Riding the tide of tangents somehow led us all to agree on Dean wearing nothing but a frilly little apron embroidered with “God of Tits and Wine.” You’ll have to listen to find out how that came about.
Find BJ’s FanFiction on AO3. She loves feedback, so don’t be shy to kudos and/or comment.
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2023-05-091h 25
Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionRead At Your Own Risk - Interview with CLeighWrites, SPN FanFic AuthorCandice, known as CLeighWrites in the fanfic community, joined Sandra and Karlee for an enlightening discussion about her writing journey and process. With well over a hundred Supernatural fanfics that run the gamut on ships/pairings, Candice is a prompt lover and a prolific creator. Whatever you’re into, chances are Candice has a fic for that.
Want to scroll through her massive library of work? You can find CLeighWrites on tumblr and AO3.
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2023-03-071h 18
Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionReader Insert Done Right - Interview with Wayward_and_Worn, SPN FanFic AuthorPump the brakes! Sandra and Karlee have another great interview with a special guest. FanFic author, Karen (Wayward_and_Worn), was gracious enough to chat about how she got into the Supernatural fandom, her writing process (which involves color-coded pens and notebooks - lots of notebooks), and how frustrating it is when Sam and Dean refuse to help an author out. Sit back and enjoy!
You can find Wayward_and_Worn on Tumblr and AO3.
Also, Happy Fat Tuesday! Here's us imagining Dean wanting to throw out all the beads to any and all willing...
2023-02-211h 21Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionDiving into the FanFic Community - Interview with the Creators of SPN FanFic Pond and FanFic OceanSandra and Karlee are testing the waters and getting schooled all about fanfiction mentoring and supportive communities created by SPN FanFic Pond and FanFic Ocean. An informative and delightful conversation was had with community creators and admins Mana, Michelle, and Sarah.
SPN FanFic Pond is a creative community where more well-known/experienced writers mentor newbie writers. (Connect on Twitter and tumblr)
FanFic Ocean, inspired by SPN FanFic Pond, was created to provide a place for fanfiction outside the SPN community. (Connect on tumblr)
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2023-02-071h 58Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionChildren Shouldn’t Play With DEAN Things (Interview with SPN Fan and Artist, Jessica)Sandra met Jessica at the Supernatural DC Con last year and wanted her to come on the podcast to regale Karlee and our listeners with her Jared tales and hype up her amazing artwork. When it comes to Supernatural, Sandra and Karlee have come to the conclusion that Jessica: wants it serious, wants it sad, and wants her dead Sam. A fun, fanfic free conversation was had by all. Enjoy!
Jessica’s links (@Smauglockme) - https://linktr.ee/Smauglockme - (Buy some of her artwork over on redbubble!)
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2023-01-171h 59
Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionCanon Fodder - Carry On My FanFic Author, There’ll Be Peace When You Are Done… Rewriting The Ending To Supernatural!If you’ve spent time in the backseat with these two, you know how Karlee and Sandra feel about the Supernatural finale. Like many other watchers, they wanted something different for the boys. So, for this episode of Canon Fodder, they’ve got two recommendations for series that are very near and dear to their fanfic hearts. One of these ending fix-its is written by an amazing SPN friend/fanfic legend; the other belongs to Sandra. No bias or partiality here!
The Dress - part of Daddy Dean Drabbles and The Rookie Series by DandelionDreaming
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2022-12-131h 15
Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionRPF and Omegaverse (J2 and A/B/O FanFic)Karlee and Sandra were lucky enough to have SPN lovers and writers Carole, Tammy, and Sandy back to discuss J2 and A/B/O fanfiction. Great discussion, as always. They got a little sidetracked along the way, but that’s half the fun!
Reach out to these lovely ladies and read their work!
Carole
AO3 and Twitter
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Tammy
AO3 and Twitter
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Sandy
AO3 and Twitter
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2022-12-061h 15
Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionIf there’s a Sam Winchester then There_Must_Be_A_Lock (Tumblr/AO3 FanFic Author Interview)Thank goodness Karlee doesn’t have to carry the weight of Sam all by themselves for this episode! We couldn’t think of anyone better to help out than Tumblr/AO3 author Lou, better known around the fandom fanfic parts as There Must Be A Lock! We’ve shouted out some of Lou’s work in previous episodes and for good reason. She’s here to discuss her love of Supernatural and getting deep into Sam (The Soulless, The Shame, and The Sadist)... with a little sprinkle of Dean.
Where you can find Lou and her work:
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2022-08-091h 12
Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionSPN FanFic Author Thoughts Like a Minefield (Incog_Ninja) Interview AKA How One Fell Head Over Heels for Dean WinchesterBeyond excited to get to chat with one of the most talented SPN FanFic authors out there! MJ (known on tumblr and AO3 as Thoughts Like a Minefield and Incog_Ninja) talked about how she got into Supernatural, writing FanFic, and so much more. We couldn’t stop fanning ourselves, y’all! She is the Queen of Dean One Shots and for good reason.
Where you can find MJ’s work: @thoughtslikeaminefield (tumblr), Incog_Ninja (AO3)
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2022-07-191h 14Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionFanMail! FanFic!We heard from a fan of the podcast! The lovely Anna shared her thoughts on all our ranting and put in a fanfic request. We obliged! In this episode, listen to our brainstorming for the story and the final result!
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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 Reading (Found on Archive Of Our Own - Rated Teen and Up Audiences):
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2022-06-211h 32Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionShifting 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.
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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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Canon Fodder FicRec (Found on Archive Of Our Own - WARNING: EXPLICIT):
2022-01-241h 49Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfictionIdling In The Impala's Test Drive into SPN Fandom and FanfictionJoin us as we take you for a spin in Baby's backseat in this episode of Idling in the Impala! We're diving into the vibrant world of Supernatural fandom and the captivating fanfiction it inspires. Hosts Sandra and Karlee, dedicated fans of Sam and Dean Winchester, share their insights, experiences, and what you can expect from the podcast. With Dean's House Rules in mind we aim to explore everything from beloved fanfics to the podfics that bring these stories to life. Buckle up, SPNFamily, and let’s hit the road!Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the mu...
2021-12-2849 min