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Canon Fodder: J2 AU | Fanfic Recommendations from AO3

Sandra and Kasey revive Canon Fodder with an in-depth look at J2 AU fanfiction—the nuanced space where RPF meets alternate universe storytelling. Discover handpicked fanfic recommendations from AO3 that explore this beloved (and sometimes controversial) fanfic category, plus insights into how the Supernatural fandom has shaped this creative corner over the years. Also, hear from two of the authors themselves in this episode with an excerpt from a 2025 interview with nyxocity and a recent chat Sandra had with Compo67. Fic Recs (AO3 Links) Sandra: A Touch of Evil [https://archiveofourown.org/works/12546612/chapters/28572904] by nyxocity Kasey: Saxx and Gun Oil [https://archiveofourown.org/works/24100318] by NaughtyPastryChef Sandra: Back Pocket Verse [https://archiveofourown.org/series/1074342] by Compo67 Kasey: Pretending Is Who We Are [https://archiveofourown.org/works/230296] by BewareTheIdes15  ~~~ 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.com [https://idlingintheimpala.com/] We'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email (idlingintheimpala@gmail.com [idlingintheimpala@gmail.com])! All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcast [https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcast] Our Discord #backseat [https://discord.gg/nsbSBSjfbX] Channel. Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here [https://forms.gle/s2KQhNfgT8yYNNrK8] so we can connect. Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi [https://ko-fi.com/idlingintheimpala] page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks! We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look [https://idlingintheimpala.com/pages/merch]!  Our Priding in the Impala Fundraiser merch is available now! [https://idlingintheimpala.com/collections/priding-2026] ~~~~~ Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause [https://idlingintheimpala.com/pages/causes-cause] page on our website for the whys: World Central Kitchen [https://wck.org/] and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) [https://www.msf.org/] ~~~~~ For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take Action Support Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union [https://www.aclu.org/] (ACLU) Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness [https://nami.org/Home] (NAMI) Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network [https://www.rainn.org/] (RAINN)   ~~~~~ LGBTQ+ Charities Switchboard LGBT [https://switchboard.lgbt/] UK The Trevor Project - USA [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/] and Global [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-international-lgbtq-youth/] ~~~~~ Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance. ~~~ Chapter Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:02 - Canon Fodder Nostalgia 00:03:10 - How did we decide on J2 AU 00:04:16 - Thoughts on RPF Then and Now 00:09:54 - J2 Ken Dolls 00:14:54 - Getting into our picks 00:16:07 - A Touch of Evil by nyxocity 00:36:15 - Saxx and Gun Oil by NaughtyPastryChef 00:41:19 - Backpocket Verse by Compo67 00:47:31 - Pretending is Who We Are by Bewaretheides15 00:55:57 - Special chat with Compo67 about Backpocket 01:39:45 - Outro

The Boys Series Discussion | How It Compares to Supernatural

The Boys finale has everyone talking—and we're here for it. In this episode, Sandra and Kasey break down the series' biggest moments, compare its themes of power and brotherhood to Supernatural, and ask the all-important question: Did Kripke stick the landing? We chat about character arcs, cameos by familiar faces, and how this show gets graded by some fandom buddies. Buckle up for your favorite hosts diving into another corner of TV gold. ~~~ 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.com [https://idlingintheimpala.com/] We'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email (idlingintheimpala@gmail.com [idlingintheimpala@gmail.com])! All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcast [https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcast] Our Discord #backseat [https://discord.gg/nsbSBSjfbX] Channel. Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here [https://forms.gle/s2KQhNfgT8yYNNrK8] so we can connect. Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi [https://ko-fi.com/idlingintheimpala] page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks! We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look [https://idlingintheimpala.com/pages/merch]!  Our Priding in the Impala Fundraiser merch is available now! [https://idlingintheimpala.com/collections/priding-2026] ~~~~~ Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause [https://idlingintheimpala.com/pages/causes-cause] page on our website for the whys: World Central Kitchen [https://wck.org/] and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) [https://www.msf.org/] ~~~~~ For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take Action Support Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union [https://www.aclu.org/] (ACLU) Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness [https://nami.org/Home] (NAMI) Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network [https://www.rainn.org/] (RAINN)   ~~~~~ LGBTQ+ Charities Switchboard LGBT [https://switchboard.lgbt/] UK The Trevor Project - USA [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/] and Global [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-international-lgbtq-youth/] ~~~~~ Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance. ~~~ Chapter Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:26 - Anticipating the Finale 00:23:22 - The Anxiety Spectre of Supernatural 00:35:01 - Season stand out moments 00:38:05 - Series Finale Scene by Scene 01:44:17 - Thoughts on the ending from our Discord Server 01:53:00 - Outro

Supernatural Convention Stories: Tales from the SPN Fandom, Vol. 2

Dive into the vibrant Supernatural fandom with Sandra and Kasey as they kick off a new series of convention stories. In this episode, listeners share their personal experiences attending ComicCons and Supernatural CreationCons, offering unique insights into the community that celebrates Dean Winchester, Sam Winchester, and their legendary adventures. Whether you're a fan of fanfiction, fanfic recommendations, or podfics, this episode transports you into the heart of the SPN family. Sandra and Kasey invite you to join the conversation by sharing your own convention stories, continuing the rich tradition of storytelling within the fandom. Stay tuned for more episodes exploring fandom life, supernatural characters, and the creative fan works that keep the community alive! Today’s episode has a heartfelt interview with Jen (Jld71 on tumblr [https://www.tumblr.com/jld71]). Seriously, you may need tissues. Sandra did. ~~~ 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.com [https://idlingintheimpala.com/] We'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email (idlingintheimpala@gmail.com [idlingintheimpala@gmail.com])! All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcast [https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcast] Our Discord #backseat [https://discord.gg/nsbSBSjfbX] Channel. Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here [https://forms.gle/s2KQhNfgT8yYNNrK8] so we can connect. Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi [https://ko-fi.com/idlingintheimpala] page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks! We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look [https://idlingintheimpala.com/pages/merch]!  Our Priding in the Impala Fundraiser merch is available now! ~~~~~ Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause [https://idlingintheimpala.com/pages/causes-cause] page on our website for the whys: World Central Kitchen [https://wck.org/] and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) [https://www.msf.org/] ~~~~~ For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take Action Support Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union [https://www.aclu.org/] (ACLU) Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness [https://nami.org/Home] (NAMI) Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network [https://www.rainn.org/] (RAINN)   ~~~~~ LGBTQ+ Charities Switchboard LGBT [https://switchboard.lgbt/] UK The Trevor Project - USA [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/] and Global [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-international-lgbtq-youth/] ~~~~~ Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance. ~~~ Chapter Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:00 - Convention chat with Jen 00:43:28 - Ko-Fi Member Thanks

Magical Healing (Bleep) in Supernatural Fanfiction | Exploring AO3 Tags & Tropes

Fanfiction tags on AO3 can be delightfully cryptic. And then, there's the very obviously unmistakably descriptive "Magical Healing Cock" tag. Join Sandra and Kasey as they explore and discuss how fans use AO3's tagging system to navigate the fandom. Perfect for fanfic readers and writers seeking deeper insights into fandom. Link to the Magical Healing Cock [https://fanlore.org/wiki/Magical_Healing_Cock] Fanlore Page. Doc with all the stats and fic links discussed in this episode can be found here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SHi7i0J1W0TSM-aE7fGu6vE1ax-KCBU_456rc5D9zP0/edit?usp=sharing]. Click here [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1u9XMe4jgrOMgpUGIYsWV-1D8j8W1GF7KSKZNxfIYEGY/edit?usp=sharing] to check out a fic rec from a Discord member. Join us in the Idling server’s #backseat [https://discord.gg/nsbSBSjfbX] to share your recs and thoughts! ~~~ 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.com [https://idlingintheimpala.com/] We'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email (idlingintheimpala@gmail.com [idlingintheimpala@gmail.com])! All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcast [https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcast] Our Discord #backseat [https://discord.gg/nsbSBSjfbX] Channel. Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here [https://forms.gle/s2KQhNfgT8yYNNrK8] so we can connect. Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi [https://ko-fi.com/idlingintheimpala] page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks! We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look [https://idlingintheimpala.com/pages/merch]! ~~~~~ Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause [https://idlingintheimpala.com/pages/causes-cause] page on our website for the whys: World Central Kitchen [https://wck.org/] and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) [https://www.msf.org/] ~~~~~ For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take Action Support Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union [https://www.aclu.org/] (ACLU) Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness [https://nami.org/Home] (NAMI) Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network [https://www.rainn.org/] (RAINN)   ~~~~~ LGBTQ+ Charities Switchboard LGBT [https://switchboard.lgbt/] UK The Trevor Project - USA [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/] and Global [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-international-lgbtq-youth/] ~~~~~ Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance. ~~~ Chapter Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:44 - Tag introduction 00:06:55 - Has this tag been replaced by another 00:09:54 - This is squicky for one of us 00:16:48 - AO3 stats 00:22:35 - Building or recovering intimacy after trauma 00:30:03 - Back to AO3 stats 00:31:46 - Fic recs with these tags 00:45:45 - Final verdicts and outro

Ramble On Podfic - Blackbird

Podfic Narration Time – Chapter 1 of “Blackbird” by sorryitsmyfirstdayonearth Sorry likes to think of herself as the director of her Reader Inserts rather than inhabiting the starring role. And, man, this story is epic! It’s Sam/Reader in the Old West, heavily influenced by the show Deadwood. Narrating the first chapter was such a treat. Definitely going on my TBR list! ~ Sandra Read the story here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/66220714/chapters/170698717 ~~~~~ Supernatural Fandom Rated Mature Sam Winchester/Reader Summary: 1880: Blackbird, Dakota territory, is a lawless frontier town. Progress is coming, but for now, whiskey is poured, whores are run and anyone who has a disagreement can settle it with a revolver. Then Samuel Wesson comes to town and to your joint, the Cathouse. He's kind but mysterious, a man with a dark past. He befriends you, the local madam, in his attempt to find his place in Blackbird. Except that Sam’s six foot four of righteous trouble, and you have anything but friendly feelings for him. But the past isn’t past, and soon Sam’s shadows follow him to town – his brother, his old crew and with them, the cold injustice of the open road. ~~~~~ Podfic sound effect credit used: horse_galloping.wav by telezon -- https://freesound.org/s/368583/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 ~~~~~ Listen to all of Idling in the Impala’s Ramble On Podfics by visiting the https://archiveofourown.org/series/2964867 [https://archiveofourown.org/series/2964867] Podfics in the Impala series.