When Gilda (T_sixsixsix on AO3) first emailed the pod in 2022, she was dreaming of publishing her Wincest series. In this exclusive interview, Sandra and Kasey talk with Gilda about her fic "Sh** My Brother Says," years of craft, and why angsty family dynamics matter in Supernatural fanfiction. A creator spotlight on patience, passion, and the stories fans hold close.You can find “Sh** My Brother Says” here on AO3.~~~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.comWe'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email ([email protected])!All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcastOur Discord #backseat Channel.Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here so we can connect.Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks!We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look!~~~~~Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)~~~~~For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take ActionSupport Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)  ~~~~~LGBTQ+ CharitiesSwitchboard LGBT UKThe Trevor Project - USA and Global~~~~~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 Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:04:20 - When did Gilda get into SPN00:06:04 - Fandoms the Gilda escaped into00:15:43 - Gilda’s Blorbo00:20:06 - Gilda’s journey with her fic01:21:46 - Fic writers that have impacted Gilda01:32:52 - Gilda reads an excerpt of her fic01:39:44 - Kasey has some questions01:43:53 - Final thoughts and outro~~~Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural character analysis, Supernatural fandom, SPN Family, Supernatural fanfic, Supernatural fanfiction, Supernatural podfics

Sandra and Kasey ran long on their fanfic writing update, so here’s part two. They don't just report on Supernatural fanfiction; they live it. In this behind-the-writing episode, both hosts continue the discussion on their fanfic journey over the past year and a half. There’s a lot of outside inspiration, returns to favorite characters, and getting creative outside of writing. Links to the FicsKasey’s gifted J2 fic (SamWin JarPad - Secret Santa 2025), written by Jld71 ~ All That GlittersSandra’s 2025 Kinktober contributions within the Control Panel series (Dean/Reader)Sandra’s 2025 Kinkmas Dean/Reader series ~ It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Kinkmas Sandra’s The ABCs of Julie and Dean (Dean/OFC)Sandra and Kasey Podfic Priding In the Impala (Gen)Fics that inspirea happy place to dream about by handsliketruth, whiskeyjuniper (Chuck/Dean, eventual Destiel, WIP)I wish I’d known you in your wilder days by sorryitsmyfirstdayonearth (Dean/Reader)The Man from Willow Creek by ImmortalEcstasy (Dean/Reader)~~~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.comWe'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email ([email protected])!All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcastOur Discord #backseat Channel.Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here so we can connect.Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks!We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look!~~~~~Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)~~~~~For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take ActionSupport Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)  ~~~~~LGBTQ+ CharitiesSwitchboard LGBT UKThe Trevor Project - USA and Global~~~~~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 Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:01:33 - Picking up where we left off with Secret Santa00:08:03 - Sandra’s 12 Days of Kinkmas00:13:30 - Sandra revisited Julie and Dean00:20:40 - Sandra’s Kinktober Writing Challenge00:25:10 - Priding in the Impala00:35:48 - Wipping Fics Out01:15:49 - Final Thoughts and Outro~~~Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural character analysis, Supernatural fandom, SPN Family, Supernatural fanfic, Supernatural fanfiction, Supernatural podfics

Dive into the vibrant Supernatural fandom with Sandra and Kasey as they continue the convention stories series. 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. Today’s episode features Crowleysmistress and Masoena, who’ve both been to Vancouver CreationCons!Whether you're a fan of fanfiction, fanfic recommendations, or podfics, this episode transports you into the heart of the SPN family. 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!~~~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.comWe'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email ([email protected])!All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcastOur Discord #backseat Channel.Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here so we can connect.Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks!We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look! ~~~~~Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)~~~~~For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take ActionSupport Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)  ~~~~~LGBTQ+ CharitiesSwitchboard LGBT UKThe Trevor Project - USA and Global~~~~~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 Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:03:02 - Con Chat with Crowleysmistress00:52:43 - Con Chat with Masoena01:21:19 - Ko-Fi Member Thanks~~~Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural character analysis, Supernatural fandom, SPN Family, Supernatural fanfic, Supernatural fanfiction, Supernatural podfics

Sandra and Kasey sit down with deadlybride, a Wincest fanfic author whose 260+ AO3 works span over a decade of Supernatural fandom devotion. Discover what draws writers back to Dean and Sam Winchester, explore fanfic recommendations from the conversation, and hear how one author's "write slowly, then all at once" ethos has shaped her legacy in the fanfiction community.You can find Liz on AO3 and tumblr.References (notes by Liz):Here was that old wincest rec tumblr that I followed back when I was first getting into the fandom: https://wincestreading.tumblr.com/masterpost. Organized by trope, with fics mostly of the pre-2012ish period, so some may not have made the leap to AO3. Worth going through!Here's the J2 AU rec list where my eyes were opened, so old I had to get it on the Wayback Machine: https://web.archive.org/web/20220828123917/https://sites.google.com/site/j2authemedficrecs/. Lots of fun classics there.And here's my buddy nige's fic, which is SO fun and I think everyone should read it. :)  https://archiveofourown.org/works/15476913~~~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.comWe'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email ([email protected])!All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcastOur Discord #backseat Channel.Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here so we can connect.Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks!We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look!~~~~~Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)~~~~~For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take ActionSupport Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)  ~~~~~LGBTQ+ CharitiesSwitchboard LGBT UKThe Trevor Project - USA and Global~~~~~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 Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:02:52 - When did Liz get into Supernatural00:10:00 - Slash in other fandoms00:13:06 - Sam or Dean?00:15:58 - Show thoughts00:18:01 - Sam and Dean Marriage Arc00:22:07 - Fave Characters00:24:25 - Mystery Spot00:33:03 - Cohabitation with the boys00:38:46 - When did Liz fall in love with fanfic00:42:24 - Keeping in a fanfic lane00:46:26 - Liz is a Plantser00:52:21 - Writing challenges00:55:30 - Always Female Dean | Deanna01:00:24 - Deciding on a POV01:04:33 - Dipping into J201:12:04 - “The Constant Vow”01:32:12 - Tropes for Liz01:36:28 - Fics Liz wishes got a little more reader love01:45:16 - Fave SPN authors01:49:03 - Kasey has MORE questions01:51:19 - Dreamer may never recover01:54:26 - Final thoughts and outro~~~Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural character analysis, Supernatural fandom, SPN Family, Supernatural fanfic, Supernatural fanfiction, Supernatural podfics

Sandra and Kasey share some exclusive vault tracks in these special outtakes from Idling In The Impala, your go-to podcast for all things Supernatural fandom. When they're not diving into stories about Dean Winchester, Sam Winchester, and fanfiction, they offer candid conversations, behind-the-scenes insights, and discussions about the vibrant SPN fan community.Outtakes from this episode are from May 2024.~~~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.comWe'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email ([email protected])!All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcastOur Discord #backseat Channel.Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here so we can connect.Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks!We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look!~~~~~Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)~~~~~For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take ActionSupport Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)  ~~~~~LGBTQ+ CharitiesSwitchboard LGBT UKThe Trevor Project - USA and Global~~~~~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.~~~Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural character analysis, Supernatural fandom, SPN Family, Supernatural fanfic, Supernatural fanfiction, Supernatural podfics

We’re welcoming back Fede (known as Tsukiyo-7 on tumblr) to the podcast. One of Sam Winchester’s famous phrases, “According to the Lore,” more than likely puts Fede on high alert every time they hear him utter it. Supernatural borrows from religions, cultures, mythology, and languages to build a world that leaves many in the know scratching their collective heads. Fede is one of those people and is here to deep dive into a ton of topics.Get ready to be schooled by one of our favorite fandom friends. There was so much to get to; this is only Part 1 of our discussion.If you want to dive into Fede’s notes and references, here is the doc.Audio Note/Warning: Upon editing this episode, Sandra came across a background noise in Kasey’s track. Unfortunately, she couldn’t remove it.~~~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.comWe'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email ([email protected])!All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcastOur Discord #backseat Channel.Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here so we can connect.Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks!We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look!~~~~~Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)~~~~~For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take ActionSupport Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)  ~~~~~LGBTQ+ CharitiesSwitchboard LGBT UKThe Trevor Project - USA and Global~~~~~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 Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:04:37 - Fede Loves Languages00:16:06 - Remixing Dante00:26:46 - The boys’ journey through Dante’s Hell00:46:54 - Purgatory and Prayers01:05:38 - Fede isn’t having any of Supernatural’s idea of Paradise01:18:14 - The Empty01:22:02 - Final thoughts and outro~~~Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural character analysis, Supernatural fandom, SPN Family, Supernatural fanfic, Supernatural fanfiction, Supernatural podfics

Meet L, aka Agelade: a Supernatural fanfic author who's traded Tumblr deep-dives for published original fiction. In this episode, Sandra and Kasey welcome Agelade to explore her writing journey, how fanfiction taught her craft, and why there's genuinely no "right way" to start: whether you're trying your hand at a case fic or jumping into a canon-divergent story. Plus, hear how L and her buddies examine SPN's narrative legacy on the Sam Girl Retrospective podcast.You can find L on tumblr and her fanfic, including “Lustra”, on AO3. L’s published story: Blackbird BabyL’s tumblr post on How to Write a Case Fic~~~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.comWe'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email ([email protected])!All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcastOur Discord #backseat Channel.Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here so we can connect.Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks!We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look!~~~~~Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)~~~~~For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take ActionSupport Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)  ~~~~~LGBTQ+ CharitiesSwitchboard LGBT UKThe Trevor Project - USA and Global~~~~~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 Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:02:32 - When did L get into Supernatural00:16:15 - The brother for L00:24:37 - Thoughts on the show00:44:59 - Mechanisms and phobias00:52:26 - Sam Girl podcast co-hosts01:05:20 - The trouble with angels01:09:07 - Crafting a fanfic before the canon01:22:50 - Recently published works by L01:30:50 - Kasey has MORE questions01:36:38 - Final thoughts and outro~~~Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural character analysis, Supernatural fandom, SPN Family, Supernatural fanfic, Supernatural fanfiction, Supernatural podfics

Let's head back to school with Sam and Dean Winchester. Sandra and Kasey are tackling the School AU tags: High School and College. What grade are they giving this type of fanfiction? You aren't getting a thesis, but plenty of opinions and fic recs to back them up.Doc with all the stats and fic links discussed in this episode can be found here.Join us in the Idling server’s #backseat 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.comWe'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email ([email protected])!All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcastOur Discord #backseat Channel.Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here so we can connect.Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks!We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look!~~~~~Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)~~~~~For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take ActionSupport Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)  ~~~~~LGBTQ+ CharitiesSwitchboard LGBT UKThe Trevor Project - USA and Global~~~~~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 Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:02:08 - Getting schooled on some tags00:22:51 - AO3 Stats00:30:19 - Fic examples00:59:47 - Final thoughts and outro~~~Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural character analysis, Supernatural fandom, SPN Family, Supernatural fanfic, Supernatural fanfiction, Supernatural podfics

Sandra and Kasey dive into ranking the compelling plotlines of Supernatural, focusing on Seasons 7 through 9. Join them as they explore the story arcs of beloved characters Sam Winchester and Dean Winchester at the end of the Sera Gamble era and the start of Jeremy Carver as showrunner. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the fanfic community, learn what drives the passion behind the stories and how plots continue to inspire creative works across the fandom.Reference: handy dandy plotline chart created by Sandra~~~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.comWe'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email ([email protected])!All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcastOur Discord #backseat Channel.Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here so we can connect.Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks!We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look!~~~~~Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)~~~~~For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take ActionSupport Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)  ~~~~~LGBTQ+ CharitiesSwitchboard LGBT UKThe Trevor Project - USA and Global~~~~~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 Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:01:20 - The seasons that make us feral and not in a fun way00:13:54 - What plotlines are we working with this time00:18:08 - Kasey ranks the plots00:47:29 - Sandra ranks the plots01:16:19 - Final thoughts and outro~~~Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural character analysis, Supernatural fandom, SPN Family, Supernatural fanfic, Supernatural fanfiction, Supernatural podfics

Sandra and Kasey don't just report on Supernatural fanfiction, they live it. In this behind-the-writing episode, both hosts break down their own fanfic journeys, sharing what they've created over the past 18 months, where their muses go silent, and how they navigate the gap between loving fandom and actively contributing to it. Expect candid writer talk, unexpected creative struggles, and the story setup for part two (because yes, they ran long again). Perfect for fanfic writers looking for inspiration and real talk about the craft.Links to the FicsKasey’s Fic Inspired by Masoena’s Art ~ Sit Up and BegKasey’s SamWinJarPad Reverse Bang ~ Tight Red DressSamWin JarPad - Secret Santa 2025Kasey’s I Don’t Want a Lot For ChristmasSandra’s A Bell RingsSandra’s gifted fic, written by Nyxocity ~ A Very Witchmas Eve~~~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.comWe'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email ([email protected])!All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcastOur Discord #backseat Channel.Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here so we can connect.Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks!We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look!~~~~~Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)~~~~~For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take ActionSupport Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)  ~~~~~LGBTQ+ CharitiesSwitchboard LGBT UKThe Trevor Project - USA and Global~~~~~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 Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:04:44 - Sit Up and Beg by Kasey00:20:08 - Tight Red Dress by Kasey00:46:34 - Christmas Fic Exchange01:12:29 - Final Thoughts and Outro~~~Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural character analysis, Supernatural fandom, SPN Family, Supernatural fanfic, Supernatural fanfiction, Supernatural podfics