We've got a full backseat in the Impala today. Jackie (jinkieswouldyoulookatthis) has hitched a few rides with Sandra and Kasey before. Today, she’s brought her co-hosts from The Epic Love Story of Sam and Dean podcast. Owen (Oh-whenyouloveit), Teacup (TeacupUnicorn), and Jackie discuss and rewatch Supernatural through Wincest colored glasses on their podcast. Regardless of whether a watcher of the show ships or doesn’t, even canon has opinions: "You know Sam and Dean Winchester are psychotically, irrationally, erotically codependent on each other, right?" ~Zachariah, Point of No Return, 5x18Buckle up, because two podcasts collide today to provide some prime examples of just how unhinged Sam and Dean are about each other.Find out more about TELSOSAD here.~~~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 - Intro00:01:56 - How did this podcast party come about?00:02:35 - Owen’s Intro to SPN00:04:04 - Teacup’s Intro to SPN00:07:54 - Blorbo question history is made00:15:16 - How TELSOSAD Formed00:21:33 - Let’s Get Unhinged01:36:57 - Kasey’s got some questions01:43:15 - Final thoughts and outro

Sandra and Kasey rank their favorite Supernatural comfort episodes. You know, the ones that heal your heart after the show breaks it. Discover which Winchester moments bring warmth to a show about two brothers hunting monsters. Find some solace in the show's storytelling and lay your weary head to rest: we don't want you crying in this episode.~~~We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat.Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his cakehole, 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 - Intro00:02:11 - Comfort is subjective00:07:31 - Sandra’s Picks00:19:46 - Kasey’s Picks00:28:59 - Outro

If you read darkfic, you've likely encountered AO3's Dead Dove: Do Not Eat tag; a warning label with as many interpretations as there are fics tagged with it. Sandra and Kasey explore how Supernatural fanfiction writers use this tag to navigate fandom safety, discuss why fans tag so inconsistently, and share their favorite (and most surprising) Dead Dove fic recommendations. A discussion for fanfic readers seeking deeper insights into fandom tagging culture.Content Warning: This episode discusses self-harm, sexual assault, and dark fics in general. If you might be triggered by any of these topics, please skip and join Sandra and Kasey next time.Link to the Dead Dove: Do Not Eat Fanlore Page.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 - Intro00:01:33 - When Doves Cry00:13:15 - Previous interactions with the tag00:29:16 - AO3 Stats00:34:51 - A fic that Kasey thinks needed the tag00:41:39 - Two fics by Kasey that use the tag01:08:12 - Sandra read some of the recs01:18:05 - Outro

Sandra and Kasey dive into ranking the compelling plotlines of Supernatural, focusing on Seasons 4 through 6. Join them as they explore the story arcs of beloved characters Sam Winchester and Dean Winchester at the end of the Eric Kripke era and the start of Sera Gamble 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 - Intro00:04:30 - The plotlines we’re working with from S4 to S600:13:31 - Kasey ranks the plots00:38:53 - Sandra ranks the plots01:08:01 - Outro

Jules returns to discuss fanfiction writing! As managing editor of SuperWiki and fanfic author Missyjack, Jules explores fix-its, AUs, and how fanfiction rewrites Supernatural canon. Sandra and Kasey dig into trope language, the role of archives in fandom discovery, and why certain fanfic themes resonate with readers. A deep dive into creative storytelling and fandom resilience.From the SuperWiki site on how to contact if you’re interested in helping to maintain the Wiki: “Any fan is welcome to join the Supernatural Wiki as an editor, just email Jules (she/her), the Supernatural Wiki Managing Editor at [email protected] to get an account created, or with any queries or suggestions for the site.” Reference Doc (External Fic Lists and Links provided by Jules)~~~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!June 30, 2026 is the final day for our Priding in the Impala 2026 Fundraiser!~~~~~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 - Intro00:02:10 - What’s up at SuperWiki00:11:36 - The fandom that got Jules into fanfic00:15:43 - Finding fic in the dawn of the Internet00:20:37 - LiveJournal00:30:54 - Gold Rush of SPN Fic00:33:45 - Reader Insert Early Days00:35:59 - Tops and Bottoms00:38:58 - Fandom fic preference crossover00:41:45 - Context clues and fandom husbandry00:50:50 - Writing outside of fanfic00:56:07 - Jules’ first SPN fanfic01:01:45 - RPF01:05:00 - Any tropes for Jules01:07:37 - Tentacles01:12:47 - Omegaverse01:22:16 - Dalliances with other fandoms01:29:10 - Film to fan delay01:32:05 - A Tech Support Jensen fic by Jules01:39:17 - Fave SPN fanfic authors01:46:12 - Kasey has questions01:49:11 - Final thoughts and outro

Sandra and Kasey welcome Audree (sunflowerchester on tumblr), creator and co-host of A Sam Girl Retrospective Podcast, a Supernatural rewatch series celebrating Sam Winchester. Fresh off wrapping Season 3, Audree joins us to discuss what makes Sam-centric storytelling resonate, how fanfiction amplifies character depth, and a decade of friendship built around SPN fandom. Learn more about the art of loving the boy Sam Winchester with unshakeable conviction.Find the podcast here: https://samgirlretrospective.podbean.com/Find Audree on 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.~~~~~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! Our Priding in the Impala Fundraiser merch is available now!~~~~~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 - Intro00:02:40 - Kasey needs to ask THE question00:06:58 - When did Audree get into Supernatural00:11:47 - When blorbos collide00:18:40 - Growing up with Sam00:20:45 - Other faves on the show00:23:42 - The Needs of Sam and Dean00:33:00 - The Finale and other frustrations00:45:40 - Watching Sam with Sam fans00:56:03 - Mystery Spot00:58:56 - Born Under A Bad Sign01:02:37 - Sam wardrobe malfunctions01:16:43 - Sacrifice01:26:50 - Bugs01:28:51 - Making longtime fandom friends01:33:25 - Deciding to podcast01:38:45 - Behind the podcast curtain01:50:58 - Podcast connections and goals01:53:25 - The brothers provide reflection and safety02:01:47 - Questions from Kasey02:11:28 - Final thoughts and outro

Sandra and Kasey dive into the show Supernatural, exploring all the wildly creative alter egos of Sam and Dean Winchester across 15 seasons, from parallel universe versions to possession and shape-shifting storylines. But they didn't stop with Sam and Dean, so the supporting character list grew quite lengthy. Discover what makes these variations resonate with fans, and why fanfic writers keep returning to this endlessly adaptable canon.~~~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! Our Priding in the Impala Fundraiser merch is available now!~~~~~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 - Intro00:01:45 - Trying to deep dive and rank this episode00:05:49 - Categorizing the alter egos00:08:27 - Alternative character versions01:08:25 - Possessed characters01:37:53 - Sick characters01:45:39 - Our top performers01:47:16 - Outro

Podfic Narration Time – “Only If You’re Lucky” by FlanneledFae~~~~~It’s a Sam/OFC story by Bets, part of the duo we recently interviewed on the podcast. Bets mentioned that she likes to write stories that diverge a bit from or play with canon. This is a perfect example and the start to the series, “I Will Follow You.”~ SandraRead the story here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/71559261Find all of our podfic narrations (including the ones that earn us an Explicit rating) that spotlight a ton of amazing writers on AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/series/2964867~~~~~Supernatural FandomRated Mature (Graphic Depictions Of Violence)Sam Winchester/OFCSummary:Lexi was just trying to do her job - hunt the evil thing and kill it- but when she meets another hunter in the small town of Burkitsville, Indiana, her world is turned upside down.

Sandra and Kasey sit down with SPN fanfiction writers Annie (copperboom82) and Bets (flanneledfae) to explore why they write the fanfic they love—from original female characters to multi-ship adventures and rare pairs. Discover how this community celebrates "doing it for yourself" and making fandom a welcoming space for all storytellers and readers.Find Annie on tumblr and AO3.Find Bets on tumblr and 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! Our Priding in the Impala Fundraiser merch is available now!~~~~~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 - Intro00:01:30 - Annie and Bets Meet Cute00:04:30 - How they got into Supernatural00:10:03 - Blorbo Bias00:14:57 - Overall thoughts on the show00:19:33 - Favorite Characters00:21:53 - Where was fandom found00:26:58 - Writing journey00:42:45 - OFC and Reader Insert00:51:44 - Fave fic tropes00:56:27 - Plotter or Pantser01:09:33 - Trying out different collaborative programs01:14:31 - All the ships for Bets01:24:32 - No kink shaming here01:31:05 - Being a Beta01:34:49 - Banging it out01:41:59 - Fave FanFic Authors01:54:28 - Fave creations01:58:50 - Username origins01:59:09 - Kasey had a massive effect for Bets02:02:54 - Annie’s Gilmore Girls inspo02:04:46 - The Secret Question02:07:10 - Final thoughts02:10:42 - Outro

Podfic Narration Time – “Priding in the Impala 2026” by Drasna~~~~~“Priding in the Impala 2026” by DrasnaRating: Teen and Up AudiencesPairing: None, GeneralCharacters: Dean, Sam, some OCs that you might recognizeSummary: The boys get called in to help out with a case that Sandra and Kasey have researched. Dean's gonna have to be bait and show some pride in the process.~~~~~ Happy Pride Month!Fanfic Writers of the SPN Fandom Monthly Challenge for June Prompt: What better way to fight for equal rights and to celebrate pride than a pride parade? Write a fic with your favorite character(s) attending a Pride March.Since the Idling in the Impala podcast is fundraising for Pride month using some amazing art by jayjay-thejet-plane (you can find them on Tumblr), I got inspired to write a story based on the artwork with a prompt from the FFWotSPNF Discord server.And since Kasey and I are in the artwork, I included us in the story. Think of this as our introduction/hunter origin story on the show, somewhere around S2.Note: the use of the word "queer" by Dean is not meant as a slur or derogatory term. Kasey (they/them) has reclaimed this term for themselves and the LGBTQIA+ community, and I got their blessing to use it in the story.Also, Big Drumroll… Kasey helped me narrate the fic!~ Sandra~~~~~Story link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/86130776Find all of our podfic narrations (including the ones that earn us an Explicit rating) that spotlight a ton of amazing writers on AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/series/2964867