The Fic List

Society EN ↓ 57 episodes

It’s like a book club… but for fan-fiction; or, the podcast in which two nerds send each other fanfics to read, recap, and review. Join two fan-fiction fanatics, Alan and Erin, as they join forces to spread their love of geekery and well-written fan-fiction. Welcome to The Fic List!

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Chapter 06 - Alan and the Glass Case of Emotions 20.10.2019 2:01:56

Summary: Settle in, y’all, because in our second #extendedcut episode, we deep-dive into some big new fandoms and the fic that might finally break Alan’s heart into irreparable pieces. We’re talking Enemies to Lovers (ooooh) and Historical AUs! Author's Notes: - Alan's Picks: "Predators" by KizuKatana (AO3) [cw:stalking, violence] https://archiveofourown.org/works/6858952/chapters/15656158 "while...

Chapter 05 - The Rise Of The Punks [SickFic & College AU] 05.10.2019 1:14:34

Summary: In the first of two #extendedcut episodes, Erin has Feelings about The Magicians, and Alan is forced to endure. There are also some really adorable sickfics, which helps. Author's Notes: - Alan’s Picks: “Theraflu and You,” by ikeracity (Ao3) https://archiveofourown.org/works/734852 “College, Coffee, and Crushes,” by nameless_wanderer (Ao3) https://archiveofourown.org/works/14302098 - Erin...

Chapter 04 - We Were Myth-taken [Blind Dates & Cinderella AU] 01.09.2019 51:46

Summary: Blind Dating and Cinderella AUs; or, the episode in which Erin is hangry, Alan has a possessive streak, and neither of us are winners. Author's Notes: - Alan’s Picks: “Dating Blind” by BadSkippy (Ao3) https://archiveofourown.org/works/9979064/chapters/22289279 “To Be Set Free” by Merrinpippy (Ao3) https://archiveofourown.org/works/8132777/chapters/18642878 - Erin’s Picks: “just like kisse...

Chapter 03 - Just Accept the Premise [Crack & Texting AU] 12.08.2019 51:30

Summary: We decided to go off the rails with this episode's tags: Crack and Texting AU! Join Alan and Erin as they navigate polyamorous cats, wizards' Grindr and sobbing to Miley Cyrus' "Party in the USA"! Author's Notes: - Alan's Picks: "Come Hell or Hydrangeas" by lachatblanche (AO3) https://archiveofourown.org/works/1973919 "Howlr" by partialtopotter (AO3) https://archiveofourown.org/works/1156...

Chapter 02 - Some Gentle Suffering [Hurt/Comfort & Fake Dating AU] 28.07.2019 48:10

Summary: In an episode full of ~hot takes, we’re reading two of our favorite tags: hurt/comfort and fake dating AUs! We’re also unpacking RPF (real person fic); Chris Evans, maybe don’t listen to this one, okay? Author’s Notes: - Alan’s Picks: “Nightmares,” by keeplovinganyway (AO3) [CW: suicidal thoughts/ideation] https://archiveofourown.org/works/11462019 “That Sounds Fake But Okay,” by dancingo...

Chapter 01 - They Were Roommates [Angst & Roommates AU] 10.06.2019 45:10

Summary: Alan and Erin tackle two of the most quintessential tags in all of fandom – Angst and Roommates AU! Author's Notes: - Alan's Picks "Photographs and Memories" by tirsynni (AO3) https://archiveofourown.org/works/5268314 "You Belong with Me" by spellwovennight (AO3) https://archiveofourown.org/works/5768029 - Erin's Picks "Easiest Way to Go Is Up" by WriteThroughTheNight (AO3) [CW: child abu...

Prologue - Enter The Warm And Fuzzies [Fluff & Coffee Shop AUs] 10.06.2019 37:54

Summary: A long time ago (like, 8 months or something) in a far-off land (the DC metropolitan area), two fan-fiction fanatics (Alan and Erin) joined forces to spread their love of geekery and well-written fan-fiction. Together, they will read, rate, and review some of the best (and maybe not-so-best) fics that fandom has to offer. This is The Fic List! Author's Notes: - Alan's Picks "Every Day's a...