Show notes
Sandra and Kasey welcome Liane, known in the Supernatural fandom as ChevroletDean, to discuss fanfiction, specifically focusing on Reader Insert and Gender Neutral stories. As an active member of the Supernatural fanfic community, Liane provides unique insights into writing fanfic inspired by Dean Winchester and Sam Winchester. In this episode, the hosts dive deep into the art of storytelling in fanfiction and diverse perspectives within the fandom.You can find Liane 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!~~~~~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 - Intro00:01:57 - When did Liane get into Supernatural00:07:25 - Horror for the win00:12:14 - Blorbo for the win00:16:28 - Overall show thoughts00:24:46 - Favorite characters00:29:47 - Tumblr and the fandom community00:37:19 - The Dicey celebration00:40:03 - Liane is all over Discord00:44:48 - The writing journey00:46:10 - All the fanfic before SPN00:47:31 - The RPF cautionary tale00:53:50 - Writing Reader Insert and OCs00:55:12 - Gender Neutral Reader Insert00:59:54 - Playing with gender or sex01:06:08 - Writing ships01:07:21 - The posting procedure01:08:10 - Fanfic tropes01:09:15 - Shipping possibilities01:18:04 - Prompt and response01:19:20 - Challenges01:22:47 - Fave fanfic authors01:24:29 - Kasey has questions01:29:59 - Artwork01:32:42 - Final thoughts01:37:20 - Outro
