Show notes
Happy birthday to Idling in the Impala as we celebrate four fantastic years exploring the Supernatural fandom! Join Sandra and Kasey as they look back on the journey, reflecting on the stories and fanfiction inspired by beloved characters Sam and Dean Winchester. This milestone episode is the perfect introduction for new listeners wanting to dive into SPN fanfic, podfics, and the enthusiastic fan community. Learn what to expect from this podcast — including fanfic recommendations, interviews with creators, and discussions about the show's iconic story arcs. If you’re a Supernatural fan and love the community, buckle up and enjoy the ride!~~~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 - Intro00:00:54 - Idling is Four and Fabulous00:01:47 - Time to get the Impala inspected00:03:55 - What’s Idling in the Impala anyway00:06:50 - Get to know Kasey and Sandra00:25:30 - How the podcast has evolved00:28:36 - How we categorize our episodes00:39:04 - Our writing journeys00:43:33 - We’ve got podfics, too00:46:04 - Multiship and Proship00:49:18 - Some podcast stats00:52:22 - Sandra wants all 50 US States listener representation00:54:08 - Backseat imaginings01:01:43 - Final thoughts and outro
