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Saving People, Queering Things

Saving People, Queering Things

A particularly unhinged group of gays watches Supernatural, with a focus on deep story analysis & queering the narrative. 🎙️👻🏳️‍🌈🥧 Season 8 releasing Mondays. Now with Queering People, Saving Throws! Our queer D&D side-adventure featuring KJ (of Supernatural Opinions) releasing Fridays. Find us on the internet: www.queeringthingspodcast.com. 18+ content. We like rousing discussions about things that matter!

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00:53:17

Route Change: Season 4 Recap & Awards

Saving People, Queering Things ·

2023/03/06

It’s the season 4 awards, aka, the episode where we try not to give every award to Cas! 😇 Join August, Elayna and Noah as they debate the funniest angel in the garrison, marvel at how representation for women somehow got WORSE, and how Sam is truly the most tragic figure of the season. *An Important Note: We used a term in this episode ("gypped") and one of our listeners has graciously called us in to recognize the harm that this term causes towards Romani people. We're learning and

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01:05:19

Ep 4.22 | Angels Want the Drama

Saving People, Queering Things ·

2023/02/27

All aboard the trauma train! Join August, Noah and Elayna as they wrap up season four with a banger of an episode that discusses Ruby’s big girl boss moment, how much it hurts to see Sammy go full dark side, and how Dean is a bisexual switch king who’s just here to break shit. This episode discusses Season 4, Episode 22: Lucifer Rising, through the theme of Free Will. Check out our giveaway on our Twitter & Discord servers! Open internationally! Enter here:

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00:51:53

4.21 | When the Levity Breaks

Saving People, Queering Things ·

2023/02/21

In which Noah hates us for leaving him with THE WORST cliffhanger. 😅 Join Sam, August, Elayna, and Noah for a heavy episode in which the youngest Winchester is looking for some compassion. Ride along with us as we discuss The Stare that lasts ten seasons, how fractured the brothers relationship has become, and how if you too have been traumatized by Dean’s theme, you may be entitled to financial compensation. This episode discusses Season 4, Episode 21: When The Levee Breaks, through the theme of

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00:28:48

Ep 4.20 | Say Hi, Jimmy Novak

Saving People, Queering Things ·

2023/02/13

Jimmy Novak enters the chat and Dean FINALLY finds out what Sam's been up to all season in this much beloved episode. Catch Noah, Sam, Elayna, and returning "super guest star" Jacob, as we blaze through a discussion on the new lore behind vessels, how Sam's withdrawal is changing him, and how much we love when Unexpected Anna Milton appears. This episode discusses Season 4, Episode 20: The Rapture, through the theme of Fate. Find us online at queeringthingspodcast.com! For more SPN'verse podcasting,

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00:45:09

Ep 4.19 | Screw the Narrative

Saving People, Queering Things ·

2023/02/06

New Winchester brother just dropped. 😅 August, Noah, and Elayna discuss the introduction of Adam Milligan, how much we love soft brotherly moments (even if they’re rare), and how John Winchester continues to be the absolute worst dad of the century. This episode discusses Season 4, Episode 19: Jump the Shark, through the theme of Nurturing. Find us online at queeringthingspodcast.com! For more SPN'verse podcasting, follow the Pod Squad's new series on The Winchesters, Wayward Parents, at

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00:56:10

Ep 4.18 | It's Him, Hi, Chuck's The Problem, It's Him

Saving People, Queering Things ·

2023/01/30

Have you heard the good news about Sam & Dean? 👀 Join Elayna, Noah, August, and returning guest Jessy, for a discussion on this season 4 fan favorite where it would seem the lore is coming from inside the episode. Catch our discussion about how Eric Kripke only knows 4 actors, how the Destiel moments this episode hit REAL DIFFERENT when you know the whole story, and how proud we are of our boys for casually defying the will of God like it's their day job. This episode discusses Season 4,

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00:24:01

Ep 4.17 | It’s A Canon Workplace AU

Saving People, Queering Things ·

2023/01/23

Yes, that is a Ken doll outfit they based Dean’s whole personality on. Join Sam, Noah and Elayna as they discus the infamous workplace AU, the weird feeling you get when the Winchester brothers get to exist without all their ✨ trauma ✨ and, and add more fuel to fire that is the running list of Reasons Dean is Queer AF™️. This episode discusses Season 4, Episode 17: It’s a Terrible Life, through the theme of Grudges. Find us online at queeringthingspodcast.com! For more SPN'verse podcasting,

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00:56:02

Ep 4.16 | Choose Your Own Rebellion

Saving People, Queering Things ·

2023/01/16

It’s “depression on toast” this week as Noah, Elayna & August welcome back guest host Allie to talk about one of Dean’s hardest moments. We talk about mentor!Anna encouraging Cas to rebel, the virtues of both Swiftienatural & Psychnatural, and what makes Uriel the “funniest angel in the garrison”. This episode discusses Season 4, Episode 16: On the Head of a Pin, through the theme of Cowardice. Find us online at queeringthingspodcast.com! For more SPN'verse podcasting, follow the Pod Squad's

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00:23:27

Ep 4.15 | Pamela Deserved Better

Saving People, Queering Things ·

2023/01/09

Another day, another instance of Sam & Dean disrupting the natural order, as they work a case where it seems the local reapers are all on vacation. Join hosts Noah and Sam while they discuss the brother’s different approaches to hunting (research vs street smarts!) and all the ways in which the writers did Pamela dirty. This episode discusses Season 4, Episode 15: Death Takes a Holiday, through the theme of Foresight. Content Warnings for this episode: Topics of discussion include death of a

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01:16:07

BONUS | Why Lamp? An Exploration of the Power of Fandom

Saving People, Queering Things ·

2023/01/02

With fandom, turns out it's just the same shit, different century. Join August for a special episode with guest host, artist, and scholar Valerie Gritsch where we discuss on the power of fandom! We'll dive into the origins of modern fan communities (thanks Star Trek), how fandom spaces have become sacred to the many who inhabit them, and what it's like as we try and ascend to an era with more inclusivity and the death of cringe. SPOILER ALERT: This episode briefly discusses elements of the series

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01:05:27

Ep 4.14 | Dean’s Other OTHER Rebound

Saving People, Queering Things ·

2022/12/21

Dean discussing literary classics in a strip club? It’s more likely than you think! Join Noah, Abigail, Elayna, and friends/fellow podcasters Hannah and Beth (of the show Raising Perdition) for the infamous “siren episode”! We dig into how casually cool Sam is with the idea of his brother hooking up with a dude, the season four descent of the brother’s distrust of one another, and how Dean just 404 errors in the face of people flirting with him. This episode discusses Season 4, Episode 14: Sex and

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00:55:09

Ep 4.13 | I Guess That's Gym?

Saving People, Queering Things ·

2022/12/12

It's a sibling duo extravaganza this week, as hosts Abigail, Sam, and Noah are joined once again by Theo, for four former homeschoolers' hot takes on Sam and Dean's messed up public school education. This heavy SPN episode may try to disguise itself as Dean in a silly pair of gym shorts, but that doesn't stop us from having honest discussions about the impacts of bullying, how Dean feels more comfortable being neglected, and how educators who care can truly change a young person's (especially Sam

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00:42:53

Ep 4.12 | Dean’s Bear Dreams

Saving People, Queering Things ·

2022/12/05

Will Noah have the gift of prophecy with this week’s predications? Join him, Elayna, and Abigail as they find out! There’s a talk on tarot symbolism, how we love when witchy Sam enters the chat, and we discuss how Dean is DEFINITELY into Bears. 😅 This episode discusses Season 4, Episode 12: Criss Angel is a Douchebag, through the theme of Desire. Content warnings for this episode: Brief discussion about suicidal ideation, particularly among older characters, and related discussion of ageism.

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00:35:33

Ep 4.11 | Family Trauma Layer Cake

Saving People, Queering Things ·

2022/11/29

It’s a sibling special this week as Abigail and Sam get together for a deep dive into this VERY layered episode and how it examines family trauma. Hear them talk about the canon’s blurring line between humans and monsters, and find out their exact opposite reactions to how they’d handle being stuck in a horror movie scenario. This episode discusses Season 4, Episode 11: Family Remains, through the theme of Temptation. Find us online at queeringthingspodcast.com! For more SPN'verse podcasting, follow

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00:51:43

Ep 4.10 | Cas Called Dibs

Saving People, Queering Things ·

2022/11/21

Noah, Abigail and Elayna welcome back guest host Renny to talk about a favorite episode through a favorite theme. First we LOL as we talk about awkward Winchester car rides, Abigail's angelic gay awakening, and Noah being a Bobby/Pamela truther. Then we get serious for a discussion on the power of free will, and remind our listeners (the way Anna reminded Dean) that no one has to go through hard times alone. This episode discusses Season 4, Episode 10: Heaven & Hell, through the theme of

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00:43:50

Ep 4.09 | A Consensual (Supernatural) Workplace...

Saving People, Queering Things ·

2022/11/14

Is it Cas? Is *he* the drama? Join Abigail & Noah as they discuss the return of “Mystery Spot!Sam”, the parallels between how the brothers handle losing each other, and debate if crossroad demons should unionize. This episode discusses Season 4, Episode 9: I Know What You Did Last Summer, through the theme of Grace. Learn more about Elayna's book (a queer YA fantasy novel in verse) at stillthestars.com! Find us online at queeringthingspodcast.com! For more SPN'verse podcasting, follow the Pod

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00:27:03

Ep 4.08 | Wishing the World Didn't Suck

Saving People, Queering Things ·

2022/11/07

Be careful what you wish for with this week’s episode. Join Noah, Sam, and Elayna for a chat about a town driven mad with jealous wishes, the relatability of a Teddy bear’s existential crisis, and to finally get some truth from Dean about his time in hell and what he can remember. This episode discusses Season 4, Episode 8: Wishful Thinking, through the theme of Jealousy. Read Abigail's Fic, "no win scenario" at archiveofourown.org/works/42301710/chapters/106220604 Read Elayna's Fic, "Clearest Blue"

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00:54:51

Ep 4.07 | How Cas Met His Brother-in-Law

Saving People, Queering Things ·

2022/10/31

Happy Halloween from the Queering Things team! Abigail, Noah, Sam, and Elayna are joined by beloved guest host KJ for a dive into this appropriately witchy episode. Come for the funny chat about our fave past Halloween costumes and stay for the squad basically writing out Sam's best man at Dean/Cas's wedding even though Sam and Cas met *checks notes* five minutes ago. Smamford strikes again and we add more evidence for Trans!Dean to the vault in this end of spooky month spectacular! This episode

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01:03:51

Ep 4.06 | Funny, But Not Funny Haha

Saving People, Queering Things ·

2022/10/24

This week Abigail is joined by guest host Hayley for a discussion on Yellow Fever, an episode that is not *quite* as goofy as we recall. We talk about how Dean's real fear is emotional vulnerability, how Sam is super case focused while his brother spirals, and how Luther as a character is very much a symbol for how horribly humans lean into othering that which they don't understand. This episode discusses Season 4, Episode 6: Yellow Fever, through the theme of Human Nature. CW for discussions of

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00:43:50

Ep 4.05 | The Case for Trans!Dean Continues

Saving People, Queering Things ·

2022/10/17

*shuffles notecards* For your consideration, we've got a bunch of new bits of evidence that lend themselves to the Trans!Dean theory! Join Elayna, Noah, and guest host Jenn while they discuss how much they love a good ol' genre-bending gimmick episode, and marvel at the sheer number of Psych actors that seem to appear on this show. This episode discusses Season 4, Episode 5: Monster Movie, through the theme of Beauty. Find us online at www.queeringthingspodcast.com! For more SPN'verse podcasting,

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