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

Welcome! Class is in session again with the Agent of Chaos and Kink. Today’s subject is Aftercare in Sex Education with Karlee . This completes the three-course curriculum that began with Consent, followed by SSC v RACK.    Disclaimer - The instructor gets very passionate about the topic. Some squeak and ick in the discussion may be uncomfortable for listeners. The discussion is meant for entertai...

Sandra and Karlee invited SPN FanFic Author MJ (Incog_Ninga, Thoughts Like a Minefield) to discuss FanFic and its effect on sexual agency for readers and writers alike. It was a great chat! If you want to learn more about MJ, listen to the first time she hopped into the backseat ! ~~~ We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat. Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun s...

Sandra and Karlee gave themselves the difficult task of picking some peak acting moments of Jared and Jensen on Supernatural. Have a listen and let them know if you agree. Any that you think they missed? Also, welcome to Season 3 of Idling in the Impala! Reference - Sandra’s Notes ~~~ We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat. Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun s...

Can you believe it?!? Countless Zooms, way too much admin hair pulling, hundreds of recorded hours, a baker’s dozen of lovely guests, and over 150 episodes later - Idling in the Impala podcast is celebrating its 2nd birthday! Sandra and Karlee are reflecting on the past year. Come along for the ride! Remember, it’s the journey, not the destination. Artists who’ve created amazing artwork for the po...

You read the episode title right: It’s fic rec time again! Sandra and Karlee bring you good tidings with a bunch of stories that are festive and filthy. What more could Sam and Dean lovers ask Santa for? Besides Sam and Dean, of course. Happy holidays from the backseat! (Note: Explicit Works, NSFW) Karlee’s Fic Recs Wincest: Now We’ve Got Time by tifaching Sam/Reader: By The Reins by kittenofdooma...

Sandra and Karlee were thrilled to welcome back Supernatural FanFic author Amy. You may know her as dugindeep on AO3. She is part of the moderating team for the anonymous comment meme SPN Masquerade. Listen to the episode where we had her and Ash on to discuss kinky prompts here . Amy’s been posting fics on AO3 since 2011 and has a library of over 200 stories. She primarily writes RPF and Wincest,...

Sandra and Karlee are considering ranking rehab. But, lucky for you, until they get serious about it, they are going through each season and sharing their tops and bottoms. First up, Seasons 1 through 5. ~~~ 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 Im...

Welcome! Class is in session again with the Agent of Chaos and Kink. Today’s subject in Sex Education with Karlee is SSC (Safe Sane Consensual) versus RACK (Risk-Aware Consensual Kink). This course expects that you’re familiar with the materials reviewed in BDSM 101 (but don’t worry if you haven’t; Karlee will get you up to speed).    Disclaimer - The instructor gets very passionate about the topi...

Sandra and Karlee break down Thanksgiving and how they think the boys would celebrate. Who’s carving the bird? Who gets stuck with the cleanup? Football? Food? Family? Friends? Give it a listen and let them know if you agree or have something else to share. It’s a busy holiday week in the U.S. If you’re traveling, prepping to host on the big day, or planning to relax and reset, enjoy whichever way...

Welcome, if this is the first time you’ve stumbled onto this little podcast! Meet the peeps in the front seat, Sandra and Karlee, and consider this a primer as to what to expect if you stick around! ~~~ 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...

Today’s topic is a bit heavier: Consent. What is it? What are the ways it’s given to a sexual partner, and what are some common misconceptions? Trigger warning - we’ll be discussing sexual assault and non-con. If you think this is something you cannot listen to, take care of you, click off and we will see you next time.  Disclaimer - This topic instructor gets very passionate about the topic. Some...

Nope, Sandra and Karlee just can’t keep well enough alone when it comes to their thoughts on each other’s favorite iterations of Sam and Dean. They’ve swapped lists for this episode. Karlee ranks Sandra’s Fave Deans, and Sandra ranks Karlee’s Fave Sams. Listen to see if there are any surprises. We can share no podcast co-host was harmed in the making of this episode. ~~~ We're taking you for a...

Podfic Narration Time – “Pine sweat (WANT)” by applecrumbledore Thanks to Roni (applecrumbledore) for permission to narrate their incredible story. Here’s Chapter 3 - WANT. Please visit the fic on AO3 and give it a kudo and comment - it deserves a ton of praise! ~ Sandra ~~~~~ Supernatural Fandom Rated Explicit  Dean Winchester/Sam Winchester Summary: Sam watched Dean hack up firewood with his hat...

Happy Halloween to everyone but Sam, who does not enjoy or participate in celebrating. Dean, however, will be lining up for the tricks and treats. Karlee and Sandra decided to rewatch “Mint Condition” and discuss all the greatness of this Halloween-themed episode. Mentions/Reference: Batman and Robin scene - Only Fools and Horses   Enjoy!  ~~~ We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat...

“It’s me, hi, I’m the problem. It’s me.” Sandra and Karlee just can’t stop ranking things. This episode they are ranking their favorite eras of Sam and Dean. Flavors, varietals, if you will. Looking for a sophisticated Samgiovese or Pinot Dean? Sorry, this isn’t the place for you. Mentions - Info on the Scooby-Doo episode referenced in Scoobynatural : Scooby-Doo, Where are You? “A Night of Fright...

Ted (Sandra’s hubs) is back to help regale Karlee with tales of the CreationDC Convention he attended with Sandra. There was a lot to discuss. So much so that this is going to have to be a two-parter. First part is on Tuesday; second part is on Thursday! Visual Aids from the DC Convention ~~~ We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat. Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, s...

Ted (Sandra’s hubs) is back to help regale Karlee with tales of the CreationDC Convention he attended with Sandra. There was a lot to discuss. So much so that this is going to have to be a two-parter. First part is on Tuesday; second part is on Thursday! Visual Aids from the DC Convention ~~~ We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat. Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, s...

Sandra and Karlee discussed their fanfic journey some weeks back. That led them to want to delve into AO3 and provide some tips and tricks they’ve learned over the years as users. Lucky you - they made a video. Maybe lucky you - they had to break the episode into two parts because there was so much to discuss. Handy Dandy Topic Time Stamps Profile - 00:01:00 Pseuds - 00:04:00 Block a User - 00:12:...

Podfic Narration Time – “Pine sweat (DROUGHT)” by applecrumbledore Thanks to Roni (applecrumbledore) for permission to narrate their incredible story. It will probably take a bit before it’s all done. But, here’s Chapter 2 - DROUGHT. Please visit the fic on AO3 and give it a kudo and comment - it deserves a ton of praise! ~ Sandra ~~~~~ Supernatural Fandom Rated Explicit  Dean Winchester/Sam Winch...

Sandra and Karlee discussed their fanfic journey some weeks back. That led them to want to delve into AO3 and provide some tips and tricks they’ve learned over the years as users. Lucky you - they made a video. Maybe lucky you - they had to break the episode into two parts because there was so much to discuss. Handy Dandy Topic Time Stamps What is AO3? – 06:30 Benefits of Creating an AO3 Account –...

Don’t mind Sandra’s scatterbrained intro and inability to schedule episodes properly. When this episode drops, Sandra is preparing to leave for the Creation Con in DC in a couple of days. Will you be attending the con? She’ll be wearing some Idling merch, so she should be relatively easy to spot. If you are a podcast listener, stop her and say hello. Her introverted self will open up (even if she’...

Sandra’s been doing this thing lately with her fanfic writing. She’ll get an idea for a one-shot, but before you know it, the story has gotten all plotty, and the word count has run wild. So, Karlee gave her a challenge. Write a one-shot, one-scene, and keep it under 3K. But Karlee, the ever-loving friend that they are, agreed to have a go with the challenge as well. Then, Karlee’s beta, runawaydr...

Have you been curious about Prompt Memes? Especially the kinky ones? Sandra and Karlee came across SPN Masquerade’s Sultry Summer Swing and had to find out more. Two of the SPN Masquerade moderators, Amy and Ash, graciously came on for a chat about kinky prompts. The SPN Masquerade has been around for a while. They create a safe online inclusive space without fear of shame and promote exploring yo...

Sandra and Karlee hope everyone had a great summer in the Northern Hemisphere! Labor Day celebrations are winding down in the US, and everyone’s gearing up for school days. In between all this, Sandra and Karlee are taking a little break. But no worries, they’ll return next week for a full Idling in the Impala episode! ~~~ We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat. Dean's House Ru...

Sandra and Karlee wax nostalgic about their fanfic journeys over the decades (yes, sigh, decades). This deep dive episode came from Sandra’s stumble on the YouTube video “The Life and Death of Fandom Platforms” by Casey Fiesler. Give it a watch and check out all the research and reference materials in its description. It’s a fascinating exploration of the rise and fall of various fandom platforms....