The Fangirl Business

The Fangirl Business: A Supernatural Podcast

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Join Dr. Chrisha Anderson and Catherine McKenna for feels, fangirling, and fun as they begin a third, mini-season of their Supernatural podcast--where they celebrate the 5 year anniversary of the "I love you" heard around the world and reflect on past and current events in the Supernatural fandom. Special thanks and credit to our amazing contributors: Logo: Gio_Gui Music: VooDooBlooze Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is intended to be for entertainment and educational purposes only. It should never be used in place of advice given by a mental health or medical professi...

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15.1: "The Trap," Sam, Eileen, and Chuck 19.01.2020 42:34

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us via this Buzzsprout link to let us know what you're thinking about this episode! * S15E9 SPOILERS BELOW* In part one of their three-parter on "The Trap," Chrisha and Catherine focus their discussion on the Sam, Eileen, and Chuck portions of the episode. Their analysis includes an in-depth look at the connections between hope, free will,...

14: Midseason Emotional Check-In 15.01.2020 57:05

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us via this Buzzsprout link to let us know what you're thinking about this episode! Note: Our intro in this episode includes promo materials for the rest of the season. Just wanted to give y'all a heads up. In this episode, Chrisha and Catherine take the opportunity to talk through feelings surrounding the cast and crew's return to the set...

13:3: "The Road Ahead" ... A Look Forward During Hiatus 13.01.2020 35:43

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us via this Buzzsprout link to let us know what you're thinking about this episode! * S15 SPOILERS THROUGH EP8 BELOW* In this last of their three-part hiatus episode, Chrisha and Catherine reflect back on what we've learned thus far as a way of sussing out where we may be headed in the second half of Supernatural 's 15th season. During par...

13.2: "The Road So Far" ... Subtext Edition 12.01.2020 56:42

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us via this Buzzsprout link to let us know what you're thinking about this episode! * S15 SPOILERS THROUGH EP8 BELOW* In this second of three hiatus episodes, Chrisha and Catherine examine the role of subtext over the course of season 15. From mixtapes to "well, Cas, not for nothing, but..." to Purgatory (and Leviathan blossoms!), they del...

13.1: "The Road So Far" ... A Look Back During Hiatus 02.01.2020 47:08

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us via this Buzzsprout link to let us know what you're thinking about this episode! * S15 SPOILERS THROUGH EP8 BELOW* In this first of three hiatus episodes, Chrisha and Catherine start with a retrospective, reflecting back on "The Road So Far." They explore many of the fall's revelations and its ongoing themes now that we have reache...

12: "Our Father Who Aren't In Heaven" ... Big Title, Big Episode, Big Podcast 19.12.2019 56:56

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us via this Buzzsprout link to let us know what you're thinking about this episode! * S15E8 SPOILERS BELOW* "Our Father Who Aren't In Heaven" (aka #WhatTheChuck) had a big title ... and it was a big episode. Chrisha and Catherine unpack moments big and small, squee over the incredible character returns, and hypothesize about where we...

11.3: "Last Call" and Things Subtextual 15.12.2019 44:46

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us via this Buzzsprout link to let us know what you're thinking about this episode! * S15E7 SPOILERS BELOW* In Part 3 of their 3-parter on "Last Call," Chrisha and Catherine delve into the subtext of the episode: namely the allusions to Dean's possible bisexuality and Destiel references. And they had a lot of fun doing so. :D Note : W...

11.2: "Last Call" and More Things Textual 10.12.2019 44:38

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us via this Buzzsprout link to let us know what you're thinking about this episode! * S15E7 SPOILERS BELOW* In Part 2 of their THREE-parter on "Last Call," Chrisha and Catherine continue their discussion about the "text" of the episode (i.e. what was shown on the screen during the episode). This part of the podcast focuses on Cas...

11.1: "Last Call" and Things Textual 09.12.2019 35:04

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us via this Buzzsprout link to let us know what you're thinking about this episode! * S15E7 SPOILERS BELOW* In Part 1 of their THREE-parter on "Last Call," Chrisha and Catherine talk through the "text" of the episode (i.e. what was shown on the screen during the episode). There is much squeeing about domestic Sam and Eileen, that...

10.2: "Golden Time" and Relationships 04.12.2019 50:32

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us via this Buzzsprout link to let us know what you're thinking about this episode! * S15E6 SPOILERS BELOW* In this second part of their two-parter on "Golden Time," Chrisha and Catherine delve into the relationships (both romantic and platonic) that are touched upon in the episode. WARNING: There may be some squees. There may be some tand...

10.1: "Golden Time" and So Much BAMFiness 02.12.2019 52:19

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us via this Buzzsprout link to let us know what you're thinking about this episode! * S15E6 SPOILERS BELOW* There was a whooooooole lot of BAMFiness going on in E6 (if you don't know what the acronym BAMF stands for, you'll find helpful explanations via the Google ... it's a little workaround for us cause we don't swear on this p...

9: "Proverbs 17:3" ... Huh. 20.11.2019 57:08

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us via this Buzzsprout link to let us know what you're thinking about this episode! * S15E5 SPOILERS BELOW* If you were left going "...huh" during the latest episode of Supernatural, you aren't alone. Chrisha and Catherine talk through "Proverbs 17:3," unfulfilling writing, and why this episode was actually brilliant . &quo...

8.2: "Atomic Monsters" ... Everything Else (There Was A Lot) 13.11.2019 53:45

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us via this Buzzsprout link to let us know what you're thinking about this episode! * S15E4 SPOILERS BELOW* The word of the day is "meta." Don't worry, it's not as intimidating as it sounds! Catherine and Chrisha talk through the opening action scene, evil Sam, and the state of our heroes in "Atomic Monsters." "Ato...

8.1: "Atomic Monsters," Becky, and Fandom 10.11.2019 39:33

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us via this Buzzsprout link to let us know what you're thinking about this episode! * S15E4 SPOILERS BELOW* If you'd asked Chrisha and Catherine a week ago if they'd be doing an entire section of a podcast on Becky Rosen, they'd probably have laughed. But here we are. In part one of their two-parter on "Atomic Monsters," Cat...

Mini Episode: Supernatural Finale Date Reaction 09.11.2019 5:50

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us via this Buzzsprout link to let us know what you're thinking about this episode! In this mini episode, Chrisha and Catherine react to the news that the date of the Supernatural finale episode has been set. Supernatural: September 13, 2005 - May 18, 2020 Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is intended to be for entertainment and...

7: Managing Fandom Experiences on Social Media 03.11.2019 38:58

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us via this Buzzsprout link to let us know what you're thinking about this episode! Navigating our way through fandom on social media can be rough. Catherine and Chrisha talk about what's worked for them as Supernatural fangirls, give practical tips about how to manage and cultivate our feeds for a positive fandom experience, and put it all in...

6.2: Processing "The Rupture" (Dean, Cas, & Belphegor) 29.10.2019 53:22

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us via this Buzzsprout link to let us know what you're thinking about this episode! * S15E3 SPOILERS BELOW* The feels were real for "The Rupture," and Chrisha and Catherine had a lot to talk about--so much so that they ended up making this podcast a two-parter (there was also a lot of Kleenex involved). Part 2 focuses on Dean and Cas (and...

6.1: Processing "The Rupture" (Rowena, Sam, & Ketch) 27.10.2019 45:54

5: We Are (Raising Hell) 20.10.2019 55:32

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us via this Buzzsprout link to let us know what you're thinking about this episode! * S15E2 SPOILERS BELOW* Chrisha and Catherine dig in to the second episode of season 15, sharing their thoughts on what they enjoyed and what they were frustrated by. They also delve into the emotional and behavioral regression experienced by each of our boys last se...

4: Premiere Feelings 12.10.2019 48:56

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us via this Buzzsprout link to let us know what you're thinking about this episode! * S15E1 SPOILERS BELOW* In their first podcast since Supernatural's season 15 premiere, Chrisha and Catherine recap the day leading into the broadcast and what happens when our everyday lives and fandom collide. They then process their reactions to "Back an...

3: Premiere Preparation 06.10.2019 48:42

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us via this Buzzsprout link to let us know what you're thinking about this episode! In this episode, Chrisha and Catherine talk about the week leading up to the season 15 premiere and all the accompanying emotions. They also chat about some of the squee-worthy moments from the past week (Jensen's new music, Misha's new poem) and talk about...

2.3: Deep Dives - S15 Poster Edition 04.10.2019 44:03

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us via this Buzzsprout link to let us know what you're thinking about this episode! In this third and final part of their epic three-part podcast, Chrisha and Catherine go on a deep dive into Supernatural's S15 poster, which was released on Supernatural Day. Take a listen as they have WAY TOO MUCH FREAKING FUN analyzing what the meaning and sym...

2.2: Tipping Points 02.10.2019 32:33

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us via this Buzzsprout link to let us know what you're thinking about this episode! Chrisha and Catherine continue Monday's conversation, turning to this year's Supernatural Day--a day that both of them personally found to be difficult. This part of their three-parter podcast focuses on tipping points (in other words, moments where the fun...

2.1: The S14 Gag Reel: Can We Say Those Things On This Podcast? 30.09.2019 31:45

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us via this Buzzsprout link to let us know what you're thinking about this episode! Chrisha and Catherine are back with an EPIC podcast that was so long they had to break it up into three (yes, three) different parts, which will all be released this week! In this first part, they are fangirling HARD about the Supernatural Season 14 gag reel! Take a...

1: Endings Are Hard 27.09.2019 45:35

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us via this Buzzsprout link to let us know what you're thinking about this episode! In the very first episode of The Fangirl Business, Chrisha and Catherine discuss "The Announcement," the fallout from San Diego Comic Con and the SPN cast's Hall H appearance, and what we're hoping this podcast can accomplish. The central theme of...