Podfic Time – “Magdalena” by Impala_Dreamer Beka is well-known for her reader-inserts, but don’t discount her abilities to create original, fleshed out characters. This is an angsty, bittersweet story with an OFC and MOC!Dean that was a pleasure to narrate. It made me want to cuddle my murder baby man; bodily harm be damned! Please visit the fic on…

Sandra and Kasey chatted with an author creating OFC and reader-insert fics for the SPN fandom since 2016. Beka, known as Impala Dreamer, was one of the first tumblr blogs Sandra followed in 2019. Beka keeps the fandom well supplied, with over 1000 fics to her name, and also writes and publishes original fiction. She indeed lives up to her tumblr t…

Sandra and Kasey thought it was time for a WIP update. They’ve both been busy tying some stories up into neat little bows and representing the love of their favorite Winchester brother. Listen to them bang and bing away. As always, massive thanks to those in the fandom community who offer creatives the chance to shine in an array of challenges and …

It’s another ranking episode! Not too long ago, Sandra and Kasey picked some of the best one-off characters in Supernatural, and that got them thinking… why not pick some of the worst? The guidelines were as strict as last time: a character could only appear in one episode of Supernatural. Have a listen and see if you agree with Sandra and Kasey’s …

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 genre up for discussion is Transformation. Link to Metafic Fanlore Page: https://fanlore.org/wiki/Animal_Transformation and https://fanlore.org/wiki/Anthropomorfic. Doc with all the stats and fi…

Sandra and Kasey are talking about one of their favorite SPN characters that walked on sunshine… until she met her fate in Dark Dynasty. Charlie Bradbury is the subject of this character discussion. There are so many highs with Charlie on the show and, arguably, the lowest of the lows. What’s your take on Charlie’s fate? Were you on board for the A…

Sandra and Kasey have had zero complaints about the homework assigned for this interview! If you’ve been a connoisseur of J2 and Wincest fanfic for more than a minute, the stories by the legendary writer on the podcast today have probably been recommended required reading. Nyxocity is a prolific creator who has been writing and posting since the he…

Sandra and Kasey were delighted to welcome Candice, known as CLeighWrites, back to the podcast. Candice recently returned to writing SPN fanfic after a year-long break and has been working on some original writing. She graciously accepted the invite to be taken (gently) to task on her original fiction journey. Links to Candice: AO3 and tumblr ~~~ W…

Sandra and Kasey are continuing their character discussions in this episode. The lovely women who made up what was to be Wayward Sisters are in the spotlight - Jody, Donna, Claire, Alex, Patience, and Kaia. Who’s your favorite? Would you have watched the Wayward Sisters spinoff? Reminder ~ “Ride with Pride” merch will be available through June 30th…

Sandra and Kasey are chatting with an absolute gem of a fandom friend in this episode. Sandra had the pleasure of meeting Jackie in real life in September 2024 at the CreationCon in DC. Jackie, known as jinkieswouldyoulookatthis, in many a fandom circle, identifies as a bibro (for clarification purposes ~ Dean!girl with an obsessive Sam!kink). She’…

Sandra and Kasey got to chat with a very special guest who manages a legendary resource well-known in the Supernatural fandom. Jules is the managing editor of SuperWiki, a Supernatural Canon and Fandom resource. This site about the CW show Supernatural is a collaborative archive used far and wide for decades. It’s helped the production of creative …

Join me as my neuro-divergently beautiful brain tries to waffle through a summary of why I started the podcast 7 years ago and how I'm ready to dive back in; okay maybe test the waters...who am I kidding, I secretly love audio editing and chatting with people way more interesting than myself—qué hermosa vida!…

It’s another ranking episode! Sandra and Kasey got a great suggestion from one of their listeners, fictionallemons. The guidelines were strict for this list: a character could only appear in one single episode of Supernatural. Have a listen and see if you agree with Sandra and Kasey’s picks. ~~~ We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat. Dean'…

Sandra and Kasey are doing a character(s) deep dive into the Archangels in this episode. After their Princes of Hell discussion, it seemed fitting to talk about the four on the tippy top of the angel hierarchy. Full disclosure: this episode was recorded at the end of a 6+ hour recording day. Sandra decided to keep what would usually be outtakes in …

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 genre up for discussion is Metafic and Self-Insert. It’s a bit of a headscratcher and encompasses a variety of fic types. Link to Metafic Fanlore Page: https://fanlore.org/wiki/Metafic Doc with …

Kasey and Sandra are jumping the gun! Showing your pride shouldn’t be limited to one month… it’s a yearlong celebration! Idling in the Impala’s2025 Priding in the Impala Fundraiser is live! Visit the merch store and pick up anything with the “Ride with Pride” artwork (designed by the immensely talentedQuickreaver)! Net revenue will be split between…

Podfic Time – “Still Driving” by monicawoe If you’ve caught our interview with monicawoe, you know most of her stories center around the struggles of one demon-blood-addicted Sam Winchester. This is one of those short dark tales that leans into Monica’s storytelling ability. Please visit the fic on AO3 and give it a kudo and comment - it deserves a…

Sandra and Kasey were lucky to chat with a fanfic author who has contributed over 100 Supernatural stories to the Archive of Our Own library for the fandom to enjoy and consume for well over a decade. Known as monicawoe on AO3 and Tumblr, Monica is a self-proclaimed multifandom writer, and her Supernatural corner of fanfiction is just as varied and…

Sandra and Kasey talked with someone who has gone all in to explore the results of fanfiction and collaboration colliding in an online community. This episode features a lively and in-depth discussion of the fandom ecosystem and collective cognition with anthropologist Nicole. Nicole completed research that studied a FanFic-centric Supernatural Dis…

Sandra and Kasey are doing a character(s) deep dive into the Princes of Hell in this episode. Lucifer’s creations are varied and these demons have had an important role since the very start of Supernatural. But don’t worry, Sandra and Kasey have plenty of hot takes on ‘em! ~~~ We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat. Dean's House Rules - Dri…

If you’ve been listening to the podcast lately, you have heard snippets about Kasey, Dreamer, and Sandra’s collective experience participating in the 2024 Wincest Big Bang. They wanted to find a way to spotlight all the other amazing creators and posted a survey in the WBB discord server. Have a listen to the responses. (Disclaimer - They may have …

A Verses Virtuoso joined Sandra and Kasey in this episode! If you’re a lover of Wincest or J2 fanfic, then you’re more than likely familiar with the author compo67. Posting on AO3 since 2013, Cal has graced the fandom with almost 300 stories. Their work mainly encompasses verses still being added to over a decade later and totals millions of fanfic…

Sandra and Kasey are kicking off the new year with a spotlight on Supernatural fandom members who developed challenges inspiring creativity within the community. Kym, known as deanwinchesterswitch on tumblr and WinchesterWytch on AO3, is the moderator for Jensen Acklesverse Bingo, which is in its second round. Stacey, known as PrincessMisery666 on …

Kasey and Sandra are taking some time to reflect on 2024 as they wrap up Season 3 of the podcast. It’s been a ride! Listen to things they’ve learned, things they’re thankful for, and things on the horizon for Season 4. The video version is available to our Ko-Fi supporters in our Discord’s “Glove Box” channel. Become a member here: https://ko-fi.co…

Sandra and Kasey are taking a break this holiday season! They’re doing a quick check-in for this episode. Stay tuned for a birthday episode when they return to regularly scheduled programming on December 31st! ~~~ 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…

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 se…

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 (runaway…

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 …

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 (runaway…

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 …

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 (runaway…

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 alw…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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 …

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 …

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. La…

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, …

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 …

Podfic 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 l…

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, a…

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 …

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 …

Podfic 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 aft…

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 ~ Sa…

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:…

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 ~ Super…