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

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...

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...

Podfic Narration 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. Pl...

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 Winc...

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...

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....

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 20...

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...

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 t...

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 ri...

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 . Liste...

Podfic Narration Time – “Demon Deals” by Jld71 Jen 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 vi...

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...

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. Par...

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 1 of the discussion. Part...

Podfic Narration Time – “Samnesia” by PrincessMisery86 Are you ready for a legit romance with all the fluff, angst, hurt/comfort… and a smattering of smut, with one Sam Winchester? The care and time Stacey spent on this beautifully crafted story are evident right from the start. It checks all the boxes for me regarding a great romance with a happily ever after.  Please visit the fic on AO3 and giv...

Sandra and Kasey have another Moose Lover in the backseat! Known as PrincessMisery86 on AO3, Stacey has posted over 160 stories since 2019. Her work covers a variety of fandoms, including Top Gun, MCU, DCU, and, of course, Supernatural. This Reader Insert/OFC writer enjoys healthy doses of angst, fluff, and smut, with a flight of tasty hot men ~ Sam Winchester in particular!  Check out Stacey’s st...

What does a podcast need? Listeners. Luckily, Sandra and Kasey have some of the best ones around. They’re spotlighting Idling in the Impala listeners in this episode. Specifically, they’re deep-diving into comments and interactions during April, May, and June. As mentioned in the podcast, here’s the link for the Podfics in the Impala series on AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/series/2964867 ~~~ We...

It’s a thing, Sandra and Kasey are making it a thing. It’s a season-by-season (cross fingers) rewatch with Joey (first-time watcher) and Ted (dragged into already too many rewatches by his wife, Sandra). This episode Season 2 is the focus, where all hell broke loose. There are predictions and deep discussions. Enjoy the road trip! Reference ~ Supernatural Wiki Music Breakdown ~~~ We're taking...

Sandra and Kasey discuss the Supernatural character Chuck Shurley, AKA God, and the meta of it all! Are fanfic authors the ultimate villains, like Chuck, playing god with these characters? Tell us your thoughts after you have a listen! ~~~ 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 en...

Sandra and Kasey are trying something new! This inaugural episode format called Tags and Tropes will focus on a category or aspect of fanfiction that Sandra and Kasey may or may not have delved into before. The first one they’re tackling is the story trope of De-Aging, which can be found on AO3 under the wrangled main tag “Age Regression/De-Aging.” Fanlore page on De-Aging Sandra’s Fic Find: As Yo...

Jane, also known as ThatGirlJaneFox and ScaryVonJeannieStyne on AO3, has been a long time listener of the podcast and reached out to us last year. Jane’s a self-proclaimed White Witch from Scotland. When Sandra found that out, Jane was invited on to the podcast to discuss Supernatural and how it portrays witches and witchcraft. You can read Jane’s works on AO3 . Episode Mention/Reference - Jane’s...

Family don’t end in blood. And, apparently, family doesn’t end when you talk a relative’s ear off about Supernatural. Sandra and Kasey had a great time discussing Season 1 of Supernatural with first-time watcher, Joey. Oh, and Ted was along for the ride to provide a slightly less obsessive take on the Family Business.   ~~~ We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat. Dean's House R...

Podfic Narration Time – “And She Was” by quickreaver It’s kind of unfair how talented quickreaver is to be honest. Not only is she an amazing artist, but she is also an extremely talented writer. Once I got permission to narrate her stuff, I have to admit that I couldn’t decide. So, I ended up picking two. Here’s my second pick, “And She Was.” This one is less high stakes, more magic ~ Dean being...

Kasey couldn’t help themselves after listening to Sandra’s Bang and Bingo update ~ they signed up for JAcklesVerse Bingo AND the Wincest Big Bang! Listen to Kasey’s experience and discussion on the fruits of their labor! Kasey’s Bingo Square Stories (K)not For Sale Demon Dreams (Ch. 1 of Dreams) Learn More About The Challenges Jensen Acklesverse Bingo Wincest Big Bang ~~~ We're taking you for...