In Defense of Fandom

Supernatural Music Extravaganza: Series Finale - Carry On My Wayward Song (Rights)

Welcome to the series finale of Supernatural Music Extravaganza! In this episode, the Denim Wrapped Nightmares and In Defense of Fandom crews tackle the eternal question: "Why does my Supernatural sound different on {insert name of streaming platform}?!" Spoiler alert: blame capitalism! The hosts explain the wild world of music licensing, from the show's early "oops, we only bought DVD rights" days to the later "give us your songs FOREVER" era. Turns out those iconic needle drops cost serious upfront cash, which is why Season 1 Dean might be rocking out to "Generic Rock Song #4" instead of AC/DC. RIP original soundtrack, we hardly knew ye (unless you own the DVD). Featuring insights from Jensen Ackles on budget woes, a deep dive into why physical media matters, and heartfelt tributes to favorite Supernatural needle drops—from "Heat of the Moment" torture to Bob Seger brotherhood feels. Plus: important intel on where to snag those Radio Company vinyls before they're gone again. The moral of the story? Buy the Blu-rays. Buy the CDs. Stream responsibly. Go to the shows. And never trust a tinkerbell. Click here to learn more about music supervision and Alexandra Patsavas. [https://youtu.be/IkVPkBhNqFM?si=q1_qX1LrVWdUsWPv] Catchup on Supernatural Music Extravaganza episodes, shop, and find playlists at linktr.ee/SPN20 [https://linktr.ee/spn20]. Thank you for taking this SPN Family musical journey with us! Please continue to follow Denim-wrapped Nightmares and In Defense of Fandom. Next up, Berly and LA will discuss the lore, the gore, and what they adore about Supernatural, season 9, while Sadie takes a comprehensive look at fandom conventions. We hope to see you in 2026! Special thanks to Steve Hein, producer of the hit podcast, Supernatural Then and Now, for permission to include part of their conversation with Phil Sgriccia. Find their full discussion at podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/bloody-mary-featuring-producer-director-phil-sgriccia/id1605385289?i=1000551011238 [https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/bloody-mary-featuring-producer-director-phil-sgriccia/id1605385289?i=1000551011238]. Special thanks to our "favorite needle drop" contributors: Kera Styler [https://www.instagram.com/kstylesphotos/], Nessa Colt [https://www.instagram.com/nessacolt/?hl=en], Lauren from Hops Geek News [https://hops-geek-news.com/], Lynn from SPN 'Verse [https://www.instagram.com/thespnverse/], Jordan, Liz [https://www.instagram.com/jacklesfan/?hl=en], Iggy [https://www.instagram.com/thefryingpanprince/?hl=en], Nerdy Tavern [https://www.instagram.com/nerdy_tavern/], and Waleed from the Wally Verse [https://www.instagram.com/thewallyverse/]. Special thanks to our music contributors: Richard Cummins (richardcummins.bandcamp.com/music [https://richardcummins.bandcamp.com/music]), Gil McKinney (music.apple.com/us/artist/gil-mckinney/315769280 [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gil-mckinney/315769280]), The Station Breaks (music.apple.com/us/artist/the-station-breaks/1181728798 [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-station-breaks/1181728798]), Briana Buckmaster and Billy Moran (music.apple.com/us/album/carry-on-wayward-son-single/1487727442 [https://music.apple.com/us/album/carry-on-wayward-son-single/1487727442]). THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Supernatural Music Extravaganza: Finding Their Voices - Briana Buckmaster & Lisa Berry

Welcome back to another installment of the Denim-wrapped Nightmares and In Defense of Fandom collaboration, Supernatural Music Extravaganza! What happens when two powerhouse voices (who spent years thinking they weren't good enough) finally find their people? Pure magic, that's what. Briana Buckmaster and Lisa Berry take us back to a fateful train ride from a Stage West audition where they bonded over being told their alto, bluesy, rock voices didn't fit the "belt to an E, ingenue" sound that musical theater demanded. Spoiler: the industry was wrong, and Saturday Night Special proved it. From Bri's traumatic vocal node saga (thanks, restaurant work and Beauty and the Beast) to Lisa spending a decade not singing at all before landing Death on Supernatural, these two get real about vocal insecurity, jet lag voice loss, and why Jason Manns is everyone's musical fairy godfather. There's the story of how Phil Sgriccia turned Lisa's trailer recording of "O Death" into the iconic season 11 trailer [https://youtu.be/1RVlUQprCws?si=W8vlrF6cBU3Xkdwt], why steroid shots are a musical theater thing (opera singers just cancel, apparently), and how Lisa manifested becoming Death through sheer fan theory energy. Plus: why Louden Swain won't let Bri sing "Stairway to Heaven," the revelation that maybe everyone's faking it, and Lisa's dream of re-recording "O Death" now that she can actually fly in the song. Fair warning: you'll laugh, you might cry, and you'll definitely want to attend Lisa's future Toronto concert. Special thanks to Bri for allowing us to feature some of her music. Find tracks at https://music.apple.com/us/artist/briana-buckmaster/1399938992 [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/briana-buckmaster/1399938992]. Don't forget to check out these playlists of the full songs featured in our episodes so far! * Apple Music * YouTube Music * Spotify And don’t worry, we’ll keep adding to the tunes as we continue our journey into the music of Supernatural! Catch-up on Supernatural Music Extravaganza episodes at https://linktr.ee/SPN20 [https://linktr.ee/SPN20] Please rate and review In Defense of Fandom wherever you get your podcasts! THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Supernatural Music Extravaganza: The Family Business - Supporting Local Musicians

Our collaboration special between Denim-wrapped Nightmares and In Defense of Fandom continues with hosts Sadie, LA, and Berly exploring the world of Supernatural-inspired music—because apparently, watching two gorgeous brothers hunt monsters for 15 seasons wasn't enough. Opening its doors in 2018, Family Business Beer Company was a Texas hill country retreat where visitors could drink craft brews, enjoy tasty pizza, and see local live music. Although the brewery’s physical location has since closed, its legacy lives on through the musicians who performed there.  Night Parade, a classic rock and pop music cover band, describe their experiences performing at Family Business Beer Company. Not all the band members were originally fans of the show, but they absolutely appreciated how the brewery connected with the Austin live music scene while keeping it chill. 🔗http://nightparademusic.com/ [http://nightparademusic.com/] The Scott Sisters, Charise and Christian are an acoustic sibling duo from Mississippi. Although they were raised in a musically-talented household, it wasn’t until the covid pandemic that Chistian followed her sister to Texas and they began singing together on stage. They take us through the whirlwind experience from performing at the brewery’s annual private party to singing back up for Steve Carlson to performing at Saturday Night Special in Oklahoma City!  🔗https://tr.ee/Ruf1df [https://tr.ee/Ruf1df]  🍻If you want to support Family Business Beer Company, you can find their beer across Texas [https://finder.vtinfo.com/finder/web/v2/iframe?custID=P6L&UUID=1GoqqlyaE7CVMM7bVcRKXkaSX1450xXM4OoO] or shop their merch here [https://family-business-merch-shop.myshopify.com/]. As we are just past the midpoint of our musical Supernatural journey, please check out these playlists of songs featured in our episodes so far! * Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/supernatural-20th-anniversary/pl.u-r2yB1pEFPoXkZx?a=join&it=oavwQZeTe1vVo5UWxqOn] * YouTube Music [https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9bwK9HJmwQIPBxl18c51o2cQATHyGAb&si=a7TbMu3SWrwLtNxF] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5OI223jIP7iHi8Q1WXh5uz?si=fHGgNu7IR-6brTtxOlD_cA&pi=oDVl_BbRSdOnX] And don’t worry, we’ll keep adding to the tunes as we continue our journey into the music of Supernatural! Catchup on Supernatural Music Extravaganza episodes at https://linktr.ee/spn20https://linktr.ee/SPN20 [https://linktr.ee/SPN20] THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Please rate and review In Defense of Fandom wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Supernatural Music Extravaganza: Backstage Pass - The Crew's Turn in the Spotlight

Ever wonder what happens when a TV show's crew forms a band? We got answers from two members of The Impalas - Supernatural's incredibly talented crew band that rocked wrap parties and even appeared as the Roadhouse band in an actual episode. Jim Michaels (Producer) reveals that crew bands are a TV tradition, explains The Impalas' "full-time crew members only" rule, and shares how their drummer was SO good that recording studios started hiring him. Also confirmed: Jensen Ackles is annoyingly talented at everything. Brad Creasser (Camera Operator/Saxophonist) played with the band despite being "terrified" of performing. He recalls the Hunker Down Festival where Vancouver crews battled with their bands, and the magical moment filming Rob Benedict's "Fare Thee Well." PLUS: Ben Edlund on writing the Ghost Facers theme, his recorder orchestra trauma, and his own band Ghost Tyger & Friends (where he's definitely NOT being possessed by a pro-cannibalism interdimensional tiger who wants you to recycle grandma into furniture). Highlights: The physics-defying Kansas Comic-Con surprise, why "Renegade" is the perfect needle drop, Jensen's musical beginnings, and a passionate defense of paying for real music instead of cheap sound-alikes. Warning: Contains references to eating the dead and bismuth discussions. Special thanks to Ghost Tyger & Friends for allowing us to feature some of their music. Find tracks and more at https://bit.ly/4ixhyjN [https://bit.ly/4ixhyjN]. Catchup on Supernatural Music Extravaganza episodes at https://linktr.ee/SPN20 [https://linktr.ee/spn20] Follow In Defense of Fandom (if you're not already) and turn on notifications for new episodes. Find and follow Denim-wrapped Nightmares at https://denimwrappednightmares.buzzsprout.com/2076426 [https://denimwrappednightmares.buzzsprout.com/2076426]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Supernatural Music Extravaganza: More Than Background Music - Creating the Convention Experience

Welcome to episode two of the Denim Wrapped Nightmares and In Defensive Fandom crossover! This episode dives deep into the sonic soul of Supernatural—from the classic rock that made us fall in love with the show to the music keeping the fandom alive today. Billy Moran - Guitarist for Louden Swain, Billy was actually a Supernatural fan BEFORE he joined Rob Benedict's band. Discover how a Flash website with a virtual car radio led him to the show, why he had to learn 70 classic rock songs (spoiler: he didn't), and the origin story of the mysteriously named "Elastic Waistband" (RIP to those wigs). Billy shares tales from the road, explains why the tour van's worst seat is forever known as "the butthole," and reveals which Louden Swain song was directly inspired by a disastrous snowy Atlanta tour. Chris Schmelke - Creation Entertainment's official photographer and the maestro behind those perfectly curated photo op playlists. Chris explains why music is absolutely critical to creating magic in the photo room, how he DJs on the fly while shooting, and why certain songs are permanently banned (looking at you, "Africa" by Toto—sorry Jen!). Plus, learn about his own rock band origins and why he kisses Rob Benedict on the cheek every time he joins Louden Swain on stage. Key Moments * The exact moment Billy discovered Supernatural (hint: it involved an interactive website) * Why Mark Sheppard told them to ditch the Elastic Waistband persona * Chris's philosophy: treat photo ops like experiences, not cattle calls * Why the Saturday Night Special is really about celebrating that Rob Benedict is still here Grab your flannel, crank up the classic rock, and join us for a conversation about how music became the beating heart of the Supernatural fandom—both on screen and off. Special thanks to Billy for allowing us to feature some of his music. Find tracks and more at https://www.billymoran.com/ [https://www.billymoran.com/]. A Denim Wrapped Nightmares and In Defensive Fandom podcast crossover Follow Denim-wrapped Nightmares for our next episode: https://denimwrappednightmares.buzzsprout.com/ [https://denimwrappednightmares.buzzsprout.com/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]