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.

So many things to reference, we had to make a document for them, which you can check out here.

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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.

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TL;DR - If you can’t be bothered clicking on all the things in this description, just visit our website: idlingintheimpala.com

We'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email (idlingintheimpala@gmail.com)!

All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcast

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Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:

World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

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For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take Action

Support Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)  

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LGBTQ+ Charities

Switchboard LGBT UK

The Trevor Project - USA and Global

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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.

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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

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Releasedatum: 20-1-2026 08:00:00