Idling in the Impala Podcast

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.

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Chapter Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:33 - When Doves Cry 00:13:15 - Previous interactions with the tag 00:29:16 - AO3 Stats 00:34:51 - A fic that Kasey thinks needed the tag 00:41:39 - Two fics by Kasey that use the tag 01:08:12 - Sandra read some of the recs 01:18:05 - 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.

Listen on Spotify Watch on Youtube:

Chapter Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:33 - When Doves Cry 00:13:15 - Previous interactions with the tag 00:29:16 - AO3 Stats 00:34:51 - A fic that Kasey thinks needed the tag 00:41:39 - Two fics by Kasey that use the tag 01:08:12 - Sandra read some of the recs 01:18:05 - 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.

Listen on Spotify Watch on Youtube:

Chapter Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:33 - When Doves Cry 00:13:15 - Previous interactions with the tag 00:29:16 - AO3 Stats 00:34:51 - A fic that Kasey thinks needed the tag 00:41:39 - Two fics by Kasey that use the tag 01:08:12 - Sandra read some of the recs 01:18:05 - 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.

Listen on Spotify Watch on Youtube:

Chapter Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:33 - When Doves Cry 00:13:15 - Previous interactions with the tag 00:29:16 - AO3 Stats 00:34:51 - A fic that Kasey thinks needed the tag 00:41:39 - Two fics by Kasey that use the tag 01:08:12 - Sandra read some of the recs 01:18:05 - 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. Listen on Spotify Watch on Youtube:

Chapter Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:30 - The plotlines we’re working with from S4 to S6 00:13:31 - Kasey ranks the plots 00:38:53 - Sandra ranks the plots 01:08:01 - 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. Listen on Spotify Watch on Youtube:

Chapter Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:30 - The plotlines we’re working with from S4 to S6 00:13:31 - Kasey ranks the plots 00:38:53 - Sandra ranks the plots 01:08:01 - 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. Listen on Spotify Watch on Youtube:

Chapter Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:30 - The plotlines we’re working with from S4 to S6 00:13:31 - Kasey ranks the plots 00:38:53 - Sandra ranks the plots 01:08:01 - 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. Listen on Spotify Watch on Youtube:

Chapter Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:30 - The plotlines we’re working with from S4 to S6 00:13:31 - Kasey ranks the plots 00:38:53 - Sandra ranks the plots 01:08:01 - 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. Listen on Spotify Watch on Youtube:

Chapter Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:30 - The plotlines we’re working with from S4 to S6 00:13:31 - Kasey ranks the plots 00:38:53 - Sandra ranks the plots 01:08:01 - 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)

Listen on Spotify Watch on Youtube:

Chapter Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:10 - What’s up at SuperWiki 00:11:36 - The fandom that got Jules into fanfic 00:15:43 - Finding fic in the dawn of the Internet 00:20:37 - LiveJournal 00:30:54 - Gold Rush of SPN Fic 00:33:45 - Reader Insert Early Days 00:35:59 - Tops and Bottoms 00:38:58 - Fandom fic preference crossover 00:41:45 - Context clues and fandom husbandry 00:50:50 - Writing outside of fanfic 00:56:07 - Jules’ first SPN fanfic 01:01:45 - RPF 01:05:00 - Any tropes for Jules 01:07:37 - Tentacles 01:12:47 - Omegaverse 01:22:16 - Dalliances with other fandoms 01:29:10 - Film to fan delay 01:32:05 - A Tech Support Jensen fic by Jules 01:39:17 - Fave SPN fanfic authors 01:46:12 - Kasey has questions 01:49:11 - Final thoughts and 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)

Listen on Spotify Watch on Youtube:

Chapter Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:10 - What’s up at SuperWiki 00:11:36 - The fandom that got Jules into fanfic 00:15:43 - Finding fic in the dawn of the Internet 00:20:37 - LiveJournal 00:30:54 - Gold Rush of SPN Fic 00:33:45 - Reader Insert Early Days 00:35:59 - Tops and Bottoms 00:38:58 - Fandom fic preference crossover 00:41:45 - Context clues and fandom husbandry 00:50:50 - Writing outside of fanfic 00:56:07 - Jules’ first SPN fanfic 01:01:45 - RPF 01:05:00 - Any tropes for Jules 01:07:37 - Tentacles 01:12:47 - Omegaverse 01:22:16 - Dalliances with other fandoms 01:29:10 - Film to fan delay 01:32:05 - A Tech Support Jensen fic by Jules 01:39:17 - Fave SPN fanfic authors 01:46:12 - Kasey has questions 01:49:11 - Final thoughts and 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)

Listen on Spotify Watch on Youtube:

Chapter Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:10 - What’s up at SuperWiki 00:11:36 - The fandom that got Jules into fanfic 00:15:43 - Finding fic in the dawn of the Internet 00:20:37 - LiveJournal 00:30:54 - Gold Rush of SPN Fic 00:33:45 - Reader Insert Early Days 00:35:59 - Tops and Bottoms 00:38:58 - Fandom fic preference crossover 00:41:45 - Context clues and fandom husbandry 00:50:50 - Writing outside of fanfic 00:56:07 - Jules’ first SPN fanfic 01:01:45 - RPF 01:05:00 - Any tropes for Jules 01:07:37 - Tentacles 01:12:47 - Omegaverse 01:22:16 - Dalliances with other fandoms 01:29:10 - Film to fan delay 01:32:05 - A Tech Support Jensen fic by Jules 01:39:17 - Fave SPN fanfic authors 01:46:12 - Kasey has questions 01:49:11 - Final thoughts and 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)

Listen on Spotify Watch on Youtube:

Chapter Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:10 - What’s up at SuperWiki 00:11:36 - The fandom that got Jules into fanfic 00:15:43 - Finding fic in the dawn of the Internet 00:20:37 - LiveJournal 00:30:54 - Gold Rush of SPN Fic 00:33:45 - Reader Insert Early Days 00:35:59 - Tops and Bottoms 00:38:58 - Fandom fic preference crossover 00:41:45 - Context clues and fandom husbandry 00:50:50 - Writing outside of fanfic 00:56:07 - Jules’ first SPN fanfic 01:01:45 - RPF 01:05:00 - Any tropes for Jules 01:07:37 - Tentacles 01:12:47 - Omegaverse 01:22:16 - Dalliances with other fandoms 01:29:10 - Film to fan delay 01:32:05 - A Tech Support Jensen fic by Jules 01:39:17 - Fave SPN fanfic authors 01:46:12 - Kasey has questions 01:49:11 - Final thoughts and 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)

Listen on Spotify Watch on Youtube:

Chapter Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:10 - What’s up at SuperWiki 00:11:36 - The fandom that got Jules into fanfic 00:15:43 - Finding fic in the dawn of the Internet 00:20:37 - LiveJournal 00:30:54 - Gold Rush of SPN Fic 00:33:45 - Reader Insert Early Days 00:35:59 - Tops and Bottoms 00:38:58 - Fandom fic preference crossover 00:41:45 - Context clues and fandom husbandry 00:50:50 - Writing outside of fanfic 00:56:07 - Jules’ first SPN fanfic 01:01:45 - RPF 01:05:00 - Any tropes for Jules 01:07:37 - Tentacles 01:12:47 - Omegaverse 01:22:16 - Dalliances with other fandoms 01:29:10 - Film to fan delay 01:32:05 - A Tech Support Jensen fic by Jules 01:39:17 - Fave SPN fanfic authors 01:46:12 - Kasey has questions 01:49:11 - Final thoughts and outro