So, now that TDB is winding down - and in honor of the final podcast, I decided to hand out a few awards for all the people whoâve helped me along the way. Itâs a lot like The Officeâs Dundie Awards! (only nicer). Â
First of all, though, I want to shout a huge thank you to all the people whoâve donated so far to the TDB Pool - to keep the podcast hosted for years to come, so new people can listen, even if weâre not producing new content. Iâm amazed at how much weâve raised so far. Thank you so, so much for all your contributions!Â
Secondly, a shout out to @seeroftodayandtomorrow - who diligently watched the show every week with me for the last two years. Thatâs quite the feat and shouldnât be discounted. You guys try doing anything for two years straight! <3Â
Thirdly, not sure how many of you realize this but @nikkisrandomthingsfan has been modding @todaydreambelieversfic for years now, and does an amazing job of it. I canât thank her enough for taking that over for me - and agreeing to continue to watch over the fic blog even after the main TDB blog ends. In addition - to all the writers, including those who did the Author Spotlights with us back in the day, and to all the artists and creators out there - I hope you keep on doing your thing. Weâre blessed to have such creative talent in the fandom. Thank you, thank you <3Â
The Matt Rutherford: Not Here but Not Forgotten Award goes toâŚÂ
All of my lovely guests who werenât here in the finale. Iâve had the pleasure of discussing the show with so many wonderful people - and Iâm grateful to all the people who took the time to be on the podcast an share your thoughts. Thank you for being such wonderful guests <3Â
The Blaine Anderson: Biggest Stan Award goes toâŚÂ
@thedorkmark  There are plenty of Blaine stans around, but I havenât met any that have surpassed Izzieâs passion and willingness to die on any hill. And like Blaine, Izzieâs a sweetheart and a kind soul. Thank you for bringing such joy and fire to the podcast <3 <3
The Mike Chang: All Around Awesome Award goes toâŚ
@somewhereonlyinoâ  Like Mike, Laurenâs sometimes quiet, but always brings a fun and warm attitude to the podcast. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and being such a team player. <3 <3Â
The Tina Cohen-Chang: Donât Cut Me Off Award goes toâŚ
@carojaneâ - Iâve never met a person who stans Tina harder than Carly, someone who shares Tinaâs strong will and ability to push through the hard parts with sheer determination. Youâre sweet and sensitive and kind but also wonât back down from a fight. Thank you so much for everything youâve shared over the years <3 <3
The Sugar Motta: SweetânâSpicy Award goes toâŚÂ
@coming-up-rosieâ - Every time Rosie pops on to the podcast, sheâs sweetânâspicy and always knows how to liven up the conversation. While not around a lot on the podcast, like Sugar, whenever you were on you brought joy and enthusiasm - especially lovely since I kept placing you on such random podcasts. Thank you so much for your ability to go with the flow and have fun while doing it <3 <3Â
The Sam Evans: Always Lending a Helping Hand Award goes toâŚÂ
@klaineship2â Over the years, Carmen has been such a hard worker! Sheâs done the entire rewatch with me, continues diligently to keep track of fics, and has even translated my and otherâs fic into another language for more people to read!! Like Sam, youâre kind and dependable, and great friend whoâs always there to jump in and help out. Thank you so much for everything youâve done over the years <3 <3Â
The Adam Crawford: Cutie Across the Pond Award goes toâŚÂ
@perfectanomaly The thing about Anny is that sheâs always coming at me with an unexpected, but welcome, new point of view, and challenging me on how I see the characters. Like Adam, sheâs sweet and friendly (and also European!) and reminds me that these characterâs donât always have to live in the boxes we sometimes place them in. Thank you so much for keeping me on my toes all these years, and giving me new perspectives to think about <3 <3Â
The Santana Lopez: Tell It Like It Is Award goes toâŚ
@honeysucklepinkâ - Pink, youâve been such a firecracker over the years! Your deep love of music and glee and Darren Criss has driven your passion, and like Santana youâre never afraid to shy away from your opinions, even if theyâre different from everyone elseâs. But also like Santana - you care deeply about the things and people are important to you. Thank you for always bringing your massive knowledge of music and crackling stories to the podcast <3 <3Â
The Sue Sylvester: Kicking Down the Fourth Wall Award goes toâŚ
@slayediestâ - No one on the podcast has had an insider view of production quite like Slayediest, so itâs always fascinating to hear your stories about how things probably happened on the show. But also, like Sue, you donât really give a shit about all the nonsense going on around you, and think that most of the drama is ridiculous and silly (and it is!) and I really appreciate it about you. You have a great sense of humor, and are always reminding me to sit back and enjoy the craziness in the world. Thank you for letting me drag you on all these years, Iâve always valued your input so much <3 <3Â
The Marley Rose: Most Precious of Precious Muffins Award goes toâŚ
@sleepdeprivedmind - Connie, hands down, is one of the kindest, most positive, purest people I know. Iâve never heard her say a bad word about anything, and even tries to bring a positive on some of the most negative subjects (like Will!!, lol) Like Marley, you have such a big heart and warm soul and radiate joy whenever you come on the podcast. Iâm incredibly thankful to call you my friend, thank you so much for all the great conversations weâve had <3 <3Â
The Mercedes Jones: Oh Hell to the No Award goes toâŚ
@black-john-lennonâ - Kay was the first guest I recorded with on the show, and Iâm so grateful for that first conversation, because it helped me gain the confidence that this project was something I could accomplish long term! Kayâs never been one to back down from a fight - but doing so from a place of passion and getting to the heart of the matter.  Like Mercedes, you do have a sassy, wonât-back-down attitude, but I think you also share her vulnerability and big heart, and I donât think thatâs appreciated enough.  Thank you so much for so many fantastic conversations, and becoming someone I can call a good friend <3 <3Â
The Emma Pillsbury: The Gingers Always Know Best Award goes toâŚ
@redheadgleekâ - Oh, Julia, so calm and wise in her ways, sheâll always be there to lend a listening ear or be of service in whatever way she can be! Like Emma - I think youâre smart and on the nose about a lot of things, but also incredibly kind and caring. And, many people may or may not know, the backbone of keeping a lot of fandom things afloat. (She has every Klaine fic ever stored on a drive somewhere in case the apocalypse happens guys, lol <3) Thank you for always being so sweet, and listening to me ramble on with an open mind and an open heart <3 <3Â
The Kurt Hummel: There Are More Than Four Sides to Me Award goes toâŚ
@kurtmckinnonâ - Kelley helped me redefine what a Kurt Stan could be. Believe it or not, being a Kurt fan myself, I always shied away from the term - but Kelleyâs love and passion for the character, and the show, helped me be secure in my identification of being a Kurt Stan (lol). But more so, like Kurt, there are far more sides to you and youâve always come to the podcast with a new perspective and a way of thinking that I might not have been privvy to. I appreciate so much that you kept challenging how I saw the world.  Thank you so much for being such a huge, positive champion of Kurt, and always pushing me to think outside of the box <3 <3Â
The Finn Hudson: The Showâs Gonna Go All Over The Place Aware goes toâŚ
@notthatbea - My dearest Bethany, my goodness where do I even start. Always there when I needed her, Bethanyâs never been afraid to back away no matter what kinda crazy scheme Iâve got going on.  Like Finn, sheâs sometimes bumbling along with me (in a good way!) but has a huge heart and always willing to go with it now how matter how crazy and out of control things get. Thank you so, so much for becoming my good friend, for letting me take you on some of these insane adventures, and solidifying yourself in my heart - so much love <3 <3Â
The Brittany Pierce: Special Unicorn Award goes toâŚÂ
@slayerkittyâ - No one has a laugh quite like Kittyâs, and itâs a delight to hear it, even when itâs for the most randomest of things. Like Brittany, sheâs a little bit sweet, a little awkward, a little odd, and a whole lot wonderful unicorn - all of it wrapped up in such a delightful way. Iâm sorry I cancelled your contract so many times - know that I couldnât really imagine doing the podcast without you there.  Thank you so much for your fountain of knowledge, your great sense of humor, and your deep love of all fandom things - youâre unique and wonderful in your own special way, and I appreciate that about you <3 <3Â
The Cooper J Anderson Emotional Tornado Award goes toâŚ
@ckerouacâ - I mean is anyone really surprised by this?? RB is the ultimate emotion tornado, swooping in and creating a great time like like none other.  Like Cooper - your enthusiasm never wavers, your energy is inspiring, your sense of fun is endless, and youâre always pointing me (ha) in the right direction, and Iâm guessing you probably have really great hair.Â
Thank you for the phrase - âI wanna like him nipple to navelâ and your vast knowledge of liquors, and the bangity-bang song, and the 2 out of 3 podcasters joke. Thank you for jumping in on a podcast as a pinch-hitter even when you didnât even know what the topic was. Thank you for all the laughs and the sometimes tears and the driving me crazy but not really. Thank you for becoming one of my greatest friends - I value your friendship deeply. Just - thank you <3 <3Â
And one final thought - Iron Manâs better. He just is, RB, I mean really ;)Â
The Elliott Gilbert: Glitter Rock Vampire Award goes toâŚÂ
@snarkyhagââ - Iâm not really sure I have words to express how I feel about the one and only Le Diva Hag. You are the Glitter Rock Vampire of my world - always there, always helping, always being a life coach and a wonderful friend. I canât tell you all the things sheâs done for me over the years - because if I did itâd take up another post entirely. But know that sometimes you come to a fandom just wanting to hang out and enjoy the silly world that is your favorite story, and you walk away finding someone whose become one of your closet friends. I have nothing but gratefulness for everything sheâs brought into my life. Â
I love you, Snarky, you are the Elliott to my Kurt, and I promise Iâm never saying good-bye to you <3 <3Â
The Rachel Berry: Greatest Star Award goes toâŚ
To all my listeners, and all the people whoâve contributed to TDB over the years, taking polls, giving prompts, writing stories, doing art, joining in on the conversation, or just hitting like or reblog. This blog has been made special because you were a part of it. To my real Daydream Believers - thank you for bring such joy to my life and others. You all are the greatest stars <3 Â
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