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Idling In The Impala | a ride through SPN fandom and fanfiction

Sandra and Kasey | SPN Fandom and FanFic Buddies

A podcast for lovers of the show Supernatural and the fanfiction Sam and Dean Winchester inspire. Buckle up as your hosts, Sandra and Kasey, interview fanfic authors and creators from every corner of the fandom. You can expect AO3 fic recommendations, discussions on the art of storytelling with fellow writers, podfics, episode rewatches, and discussions of characters and story arcs. If SPN and fanfic intersect, Sandra and Kasey will probably talk about it. SPNFamily, hop in the backseat!

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02:32:47

“I’m always looking for my line.” Interview with...

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2024/12/10

If you want to hear from a Supernatural author who unleashes her imagination and pushes as many boundaries as possible, look no further than this interview Sandra and Kasey had with AJ. The Wincest fandom has been gifted with the return of her creative contributions after a decade-long hiatus.AJ writes stories that are humorous, dark, edgy, and sexy ~ but don’t ever expect an ounce of fluff. (Disclaimer: heavy subject matter, covering family, parent/child dynamics) You can find AJ’s work on

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03:17:15

(Gently) Taking Authors To Task - runawaydr3amer’s...

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2024/12/03

If you’ve been listening to the podcast lately, you have heard snippets about Kasey, Dreamer, and Sandra’s collective experience participating in this year’s Wincest Big Bang. Now that the Bang is over, it’s time to reflect on their experiences. So, Dreamer is along for the ride. Find Dreamer on tumblr, Discord (runawaydr3amerao3), and AO3 (runawaydr3amer).Last up but most certainly not least (or shortest!) to discuss the WBB is Dreamer, with her Unrelated Wincest mega-fic “Drag Out From Your

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00:07:48

A Quick Thanks!

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2024/11/26

It’s a holiday week in the US! No matter where you are in the world, if you’re listening, Kasey and Sandra want you to know how thankful they are to have you along for the ride. They’ll be back for a full episode next Tuesday. Below is a past episode related to the holiday if you need an Idling in the Impala fix!Giving Thanks with the Winchesters (2023) ~~~ 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

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02:18:23

(Gently) Taking Authors To Task -...

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2024/11/19

If you’ve been listening to the podcast lately, you have heard snippets about Kasey, Dreamer, and Sandra’s collective experience participating in this year’s Wincest Big Bang. Now that the Bang is over, it’s time to reflect on their experiences. So, Dreamer is along for the ride. Find Dreamer on tumblr, Discord (runawaydr3amerao3), and AO3 (runawaydr3amer). Second to be taken to task is Kasey, with their Sam/Dean story “Scents of Home.” You can read the fic on AO3 here. The glorious artwork by

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02:15:48

“Every sentence has a job.” Interview with author...

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2024/11/12

Sandra and Kasey had only scratched the surface with their first interview with Roni, the amazing author of Pine Sweat, and many other outstanding SPN fics. Though they no longer write for the SPN fandom, this discussion gets into the nitty gritty of writing, whether original or fanfic. It veers back into fandom territory and deep thoughts on what an author owes their readers. Such a great conversation! Have a listen! Roni’s First Interview Sandra and Kasey’s Pine Sweat Breakdown Pine Sweat PodFic

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01:51:44

(Gently) Taking Authors To Task - Drasna's Strip It Down

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2024/11/05

If you’ve been listening to the podcast lately, you have heard snippets about Kasey, Dreamer, and Sandra’s collective experience participating in this year’s Wincest Big Bang. Now that the Bang is over, it’s time to reflect on their experiences. So, Dreamer is along for the ride. Find Dreamer on tumblr, Discord (runawaydr3amerao3), and AO3 (runawaydr3amer). First to be taken to task is Sandra, with her Sam/Dean story “Strip It Down.” You can read the fic here. You can listen to the podfic here. And,

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01:50:04

Getting Creepy with Cryptids

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2024/10/29

Sandra and Kasey invited Joey and Ted back to talk about the things that go bump in the night. Halloween is right around the corner so the chat runs the gamut: urban legends, cryptids, time-traveling aliens, horror movies, and even a bit of wishful thinking from Joey as to what creatures he’s hoping to see the boys encounter on Supernatural. As always it was a fun ~ if not exhausting (you’ll have to listen to understand why) ~ episode. Trick or treat!Sites and articles on the Legend of

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01:21:47

Going out with a bang or a whimper: The Best and...

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2024/10/22

Sandra and Kasey have amazing listeners that give them lots to ponder. One of their Discord server members, fictionnallemons, suggested they rank the best and worst character deaths on Supernatural.They didn’t rank as much as pick a handful. Hey, ranking rehab is a journey. Take it easy on them. Here’s the list of characters Kasey mentioned in the episode. ~~~ We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat. Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his cakehole, and

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00:22:53

Ramble On - Cards on the Table

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2024/10/18

Podfic Time – “Cards on the Table” by fictionallemons This is one of fictionallemons’ personal fic faves, and as soon as I started to narrate it, I could see why. It’s all the happy and growing old together we crave for the boys, whether you ship Wincest or not. It’s about giving them true peace when they are done with the big bad that’s Chuck… and receiving all the love they deserve. Please visit the fic on AO3 and give it a kudo and comment - it deserves a ton of praise! Visit our website at

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01:50:36

Sweet and Juicy Fics, Ripe for the Picking -...

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2024/10/15

Sandra and Kasey have had the distinct pleasure of crossing paths with one of the sweetest and supportive members in the SPN FanFic community. Lucky for you, you get to meet her too in this interview. Fictionallemons has been posting fanfic on AO3 since 2014 for fandoms like Sherlock and the Mission: Impossible franchise. Her jump into Supernatural storytelling started in 2019. And almost 100 Wincest leaning fics later, she shows no sign of hopping off the SPN train. Not to mention, she’s also a

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01:54:23

Tags and Tropes: Omegaverse

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2024/10/08

It’s another Tags and Tropes episode in which Sandra and Kasey focus on a category or aspect of fanfiction they may or may not have delved into before. The tag up for discussion is Omegaverse AKA Alpha/Beta/Omega. This kink trope originated in J2 RPF and is one of the most complex and malleable examples of world-building fanfiction. There’s so much! Sandra and Kasey barely scratched the surface of this topic. (Episodes always come with an explicit content rating, but be aware that this is

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01:22:36

Jack (The New God) is a Snack! - Character Discussion

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2024/10/01

Sandra and Kasey discuss the later-season addition of Jack to the Supernatural roster. The character introduction, portrayal by Alexander Calvert, relationship dynamics ~ the chat runs the gamut. There are even thoughts about what type of dog Jack is! Come on, you’re not surprised by that tangent if you’ve listened to this podcast before.~~~ 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

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02:27:33

“Y/N and Let Y/N.” - Interview with Zeppelin_Skies,...

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2024/09/24

Sandra and Kasey are having a blast chatting with FanFic authors on the podcast. Case in point: This episode. Known as Zeppelin_Skies on AO3, Alex was an absolute delight to talk to about Reader-Insert and OFC. Alex has dozens of stories that center around a variety of characters brought to life by Jensen Ackles. Self-proclaimed “Hopeless Romantic and DeanGirl” she’s been sharing her work since 2017. Sandra may have found a kindred spirit who absolutely loves feeding one Dean Winchester. Enjoy the

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01:23:09

Postpeeps and Postboxes… for real this time!

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2024/09/17

Sandra and Kasey have been teasing and misleading with the double-entendre episode titles long enough. It’s time! After a comment from a listener, they decided to take the plunge and give you all their takes on whether certain SPN characters bottom, top, switch… for realsies! Well, for realsies in a fictional sense. Disclaimer: This episode is for fun and entertainment purposes and includes Sandra and Kasey’s thoughts on FICTIONAL characters and sexual dynamics/positions. Heed the rest of the

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02:09:19

Idling Book Club: Freak Camp

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2024/09/10

Sandra and Kasey had an Idling Book Club moment and… brace yourself… Kasey had notes! Like, prepared notes and everything. You’re intrigued now, aren’t you? Do you enjoy paranormal romance? How about something inspired by a little television show called Supernatural? Are you a lover of Wincest or J2 fanfic? Then this author interview is for you. Laura Rye and Bailey R. Hansen are co-authors of the “A Monster By Any Other Name” Series. Sandra and Kasey read the first book in the series, “Freak

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00:20:23

Laboring over Labor Day!

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2024/09/03

It’s the unofficial end of summer in the US with the Labor Day holiday and back-to-school time in the UK! Sandra and Kasey are taking a full-episode podcast break. Enjoy this short-ish episode!Link to US DOL Labor Day page! ~~~ 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

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01:08:30

Tags and Tropes: S*x Pollen

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2024/08/27

It’s another Tags and Tropes episode where Sandra and Kasey focus on a category or aspect of fanfiction they may or may not have delved into before. The tag up for discussion is S*x Pollen/Curse and its fic cousin F*** or Die. (Episodes always come with an explicit content rating but be aware this is definitely an NSFW listen.)Links to references and fic recs can be found in this document. Listen to Kasey’s Consent Masterclass in the Fact versus Fiction Consent Episode. ~~~ We're taking you for

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00:46:39

Ramble On - Demon Deals

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2024/08/23

Podfic Time – “Demon Deals” by Jld71Jen is delving deep into the “Winchesters: We Need Therapy” territory with this story. There’s a lot of angst and whump but it’s a great take on how much one is willing to sacrifice for another person’s happiness. Please visit the fic on AO3 and give it a kudo and comment - it deserves a ton of praise! You can listen to ALL our Ramble On PodFics by visiting our AO3 Series. ~ Sandra ~~~~~ Supernatural Fandom Rated Teen Summary: Sam is still mourning the death of

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02:11:35

“Write through the road blocks.” - Interview with...

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2024/08/20

Sandra and Kasey were lucky enough to get another fantastic creator on the podcast to chat. Known as JLD71 on AO3, Jen has created hundreds of stories and digital pieces of art in the Supernatural fandom. She’s been sharing her work, which has an emphasis on Wincest and J2, since 2017. A love of storytelling has led her to beta for other writers, as well as participate in and moderate a vast array of challenges and events. She’s so prolific, Kasey and Sandra are seriously wondering when she has time

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01:25:21

Fact Versus Fiction - Love All Your Bits or at least...

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2024/08/13

It’s been a while but the Agent of Chaos and Kink is back for another very important lecture. Today’s subject matter in Sex Education with Kasey is hygiene. The breadth of material to cover required so much detailed research (and compromising of Internet browser search history) that an assistant was needed. Lucky for us all, Dreamer was up for the challenge! This is Part Two of the discussion. Part One can be listened to here. Disclaimer - Some squick in the discussion may be uncomfortable for

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