Preserving Supernatural Fandom History: Interview with Fanfic Author and Artist killabeez

Описание: Today’s episode dives deep into preserving fandom history within the Supernatural community with longtime fanfic author and artist killabeez. Having been part of the fandom since before Dean Winchester and Sam Winchester became household names, killabeez shares her fanfiction journey and the importance of conserving all forms of fan artistry. Join us as we explore how fandom creativity evolves and what it means to preserve these treasured stories and creations like vids (or edits as they're more commonly known today). Whether you’re a fan of fan fiction, podfics, or simply passionate about the Supernatural fandom, this episode showcases the heart and history that keep the community thriving.
You can find killabeez on Discord and AO3 (https://archiveofourown.org/users/kil....
So many things to reference, we had to make a document for them, which you can check out here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13...
~~~~
Chapter Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:44 - killa’s SPN journey
00:04:55 - A precursor show to SPN for killa
00:08:25 - killa’s blorbo
00:13:30 - Reasons for dipping out of the show
00:17:46 - The problem with angels
00:22:08 - The Trickster | Mystery Spot | Writer’s Strike
00:31:52 - SPN Fandom
00:32:54 - Realizing fandom is a thing
00:35:49 - Drawer Fic
00:37:32 - Searching for a fandom after Star Trek
00:39:18 - Fancon history
00:43:02 - Plans for IdlingCon
00:46:08 - SPN on the fandom war scale
00:48:02 - What is a vidder?
00:55:02 - Vid hayday and preservation
01:03:41 - killa’s fanfic journey
01:07:15 - Tiptoeing around Wincest
01:11:08 - killa tropes
01:12:47 - Fave creators
01:14:51 - Author username origins
01:21:08 - Kasey’s secret question
01:24:49 - What does killa love most about fandom
01:25:50 - Preserving fandom
01:30:59 - Final thoughts and outro

~~~~
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.
~~~~~
For everything Idling in the Impala (Merch, Info, Charity Causes) just visit our website: https://idlingintheimpala.com

All the ways to contact us about anything : https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapo...

Join our Discord #backseat Channel:   / discord  

Buy us some Road Snacks: https://ko-fi.com/idlingintheimpala
~~~~
Causes ‘Cause:
Charities supporting people affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the October 2023 war in the Middle East
World Central Kitchen - https://wck.org/
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) - https://www.msf.org/
~~~~~
For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take Action:
Support Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/
Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://nami.org/Home
Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/
~~~~~
LGBTQ+ Help/Resources and Charities
Switchboard LGBT - https://switchboard.lgbt/ UK
The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ USA
TrevorSpace Social Network: Resources for International LGBTQ Youth - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/reso...
~~~~
Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance.