A podcast for lovers of the show Supernatural and the fanfiction Sam and Dean Winchester inspire. Buckle up as your hosts, Sandra and Kasey, interview fanfic authors and creators from every corner of the fandom. You can expect AO3 fic recommendations, discussions on the art of storytelling with fellow writers, podfics, episode rewatches, and discussions of characters and story arcs. If SPN and fanfic intersect, Sandra and Kasey will probably talk about it. SPNFamily, hop in the backseat!
Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Sandra and Kasey | SPN Fandom and FanFic Buddies
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A podcast for lovers of the show Supernatural and the fanfiction Sam and Dean Winchester inspire. Buckle up as your hosts, Sandra and Kasey, interview fanfic authors and creators from every corner of the fandom. You can expect AO3 fic recommendations, discussions on the art of storytelling with fellow writers, podfics, episode rewatches, and discussions of characters and story arcs. If SPN and fanfic intersect, Sandra and Kasey will probably talk about it. SPNFamily, hop in the backseat!
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June 23, 2026
SPN Fandom Deep Dive | Interviewing the Sam Girl Retrospective Podcast Creator
<p>Sandra and Kasey welcome Audree (sunflowerchester on tumblr), creator and co-host of A Sam Girl Retrospective Podcast, a Supernatural rewatch series celebrating Sam Winchester. Fresh off wrapping Season 3, Audree joins us to discuss what makes Sam-centric storytelling resonate, how fanfiction amplifies character depth, and a decade of friendship built around SPN fandom. Learn more about the art of loving the boy Sam Winchester with unshakeable conviction.</p><p>Find the podcast here: <a href="https://samgirlretrospective.podbean.com/"><u>https://samgirlretrospective.podbean.com/</u></a></p><p>Find Audree on <a href="https://www.tumblr.com/sunflowerchester"><u>tumblr</u></a>.</p><p>~~~</p><p>We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat.</p><p>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.</p><p>~~~~~</p><p>TL;DR - If you can’t be bothered clicking on all the things in this description, just visit our website: <a href="https://idlingintheimpala.com/"><u>idlingintheimpala.com</u></a></p><p>We'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email (<a href="mailto:idlingintheimpala@gmail.com"><u>idlingintheimpala@gmail.com</u></a>)!</p><p>All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: <a href="https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcast"><u>https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcast</u></a></p><p>Our Discord <a href="https://discord.gg/nsbSBSjfbX"><u>#backseat</u></a> Channel.</p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you <a href="https://forms.gle/s2KQhNfgT8yYNNrK8"><u>here</u></a> so we can connect.</p><p>Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our <a href="https://ko-fi.com/idlingintheimpala"><u>Ko-fi</u></a> page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks!</p><p>We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. <a href="https://idlingintheimpala.com/pages/merch"><u>Take a look</u></a>! </p><p><a href="https://idlingintheimpala.com/collections/priding-2026">Our Priding in the Impala Fundraiser merch is available now!</a></p><p>~~~~~</p><p><u>Charities IITI Supports: Check out the </u><a href="https://idlingintheimpala.com/pages/causes-cause"><u>Causes, ‘cause</u></a><u> page on our website for the whys:</u></p><p><a href="https://wck.org/"><u>World Central Kitchen</u></a> and<a href="https://www.msf.org/"> <u>Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)</u></a></p><p>~~~~~</p><p><u>For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take Action</u></p><p>Support Basic Human Rights - <a href="https://www.aclu.org/"><u>American Civil Liberties Union</u></a> (ACLU)</p><p>Prioritize Your Mental Health - <a href="https://nami.org/Home"><u>National Alliance on Mental Illness</u></a> (NAMI)</p><p>Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - <a href="https://www.rainn.org/"><u>Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network</u></a> (RAINN) </p><p>~~~~~</p><p><u>LGBTQ+ Charities</u></p><p><a href="https://switchboard.lgbt/"><u>Switchboard LGBT</u></a> UK</p><p>The Trevor Project - <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><u>USA</u></a> and <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-international-lgbtq-youth/"><u>Global</u></a></p><p>~~~~~</p><p>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.</p><p>~~~</p><p>Chapter Timestamps</p><p>00:00:00 - Intro</p><p>00:02:40 - Kasey needs to ask THE question</p><p>00:06:58 - When did Audree get into Supernatural</p><p>00:11:47 - When blorbos collide</p><p>00:18:40 - Growing up with Sam</p><p>00:20:45 - Other faves on the show</p><p>00:23:42 - The Needs of Sam and Dean</p><p>00:33:00 - The Finale and other frustrations</p><p>00:45:40 - Watching Sam with Sam fans</p><p>00:56:03 - Mystery Spot</p><p>00:58:56 - Born Under A Bad Sign</p><p>01:02:37 - Sam wardrobe malfunctions</p><p>01:16:43 - Sacrifice</p><p>01:26:50 - Bugs</p><p>01:28:51 - Making longtime fandom friends</p><p>01:33:25 - Deciding to podcast</p><p>01:38:45 - Behind the podcast curtain</p><p>01:50:58 - Podcast connections and goals</p><p>01:53:25 - The brothers provide reflection and safety</p><p>02:01:47 - Questions from Kasey</p><p>02:11:28 - Final thoughts and outro</p>
June 16, 2026
Supernatural Alternate Versions | The Many Selves of Sam and Dean Winchester
<p>Sandra and Kasey dive into the show Supernatural, exploring all the wildly creative alter egos of Sam and Dean Winchester across 15 seasons, from parallel universe versions to possession and shape-shifting storylines. But they didn't stop with Sam and Dean, so the supporting character list grew quite lengthy. Discover what makes these variations resonate with fans, and why fanfic writers keep returning to this endlessly adaptable canon.</p><p>~~~</p><p>We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat.</p><p>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.</p><p>~~~~~</p><p>TL;DR - If you can’t be bothered clicking on all the things in this description, just visit our website: <a href="https://idlingintheimpala.com/"><u>idlingintheimpala.com</u></a></p><p>We'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email (<a href="mailto:idlingintheimpala@gmail.com"><u>idlingintheimpala@gmail.com</u></a>)!</p><p>All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: <a href="https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcast"><u>https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcast</u></a></p><p>Our Discord <a href="https://discord.gg/nsbSBSjfbX"><u>#backseat</u></a> Channel.</p><p>Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you <a href="https://forms.gle/s2KQhNfgT8yYNNrK8"><u>here</u></a> so we can connect.</p><p>Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our <a href="https://ko-fi.com/idlingintheimpala"><u>Ko-fi</u></a> page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks!</p><p>We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. <a href="https://idlingintheimpala.com/pages/merch"><u>Take a look</u></a>! </p><p><a href="https://idlingintheimpala.com/collections/priding-2026">Our Priding in the Impala Fundraiser merch is available now!</a></p><p>~~~~~</p><p><u>Charities IITI Supports: Check out the </u><a href="https://idlingintheimpala.com/pages/causes-cause"><u>Causes, ‘cause</u></a><u> page on our website for the whys:</u></p><p><a href="https://wck.org/"><u>World Central Kitchen</u></a> and<a href="https://www.msf.org/"> <u>Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)</u></a></p><p>~~~~~</p><p><u>For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take Action</u></p><p>Support Basic Human Rights - <a href="https://www.aclu.org/"><u>American Civil Liberties Union</u></a> (ACLU)</p><p>Prioritize Your Mental Health - <a href="https://nami.org/Home"><u>National Alliance on Mental Illness</u></a> (NAMI)</p><p>Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - <a href="https://www.rainn.org/"><u>Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network</u></a> (RAINN) </p><p>~~~~~</p><p><u>LGBTQ+ Charities</u></p><p><a href="https://switchboard.lgbt/"><u>Switchboard LGBT</u></a> UK</p><p>The Trevor Project - <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><u>USA</u></a> and <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-international-lgbtq-youth/"><u>Global</u></a></p><p>~~~~~</p><p>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.</p><p>~~~</p><p>Chapter Timestamps</p><p>00:00:00 - Intro</p><p>00:01:45 - Trying to deep dive and rank this episode</p><p>00:05:49 - Categorizing the alter egos</p><p>00:08:27 - Alternative character versions</p><p>01:08:25 - Possessed characters</p><p>01:37:53 - Sick characters</p><p>01:45:39 - Our top performers</p><p>01:47:16 - Outro</p>
June 12, 2026
Ramble On Podfic - Only If You're Lucky
<p>Podfic Narration Time – “Only If You’re Lucky” by FlanneledFae</p><p>~~~~~</p><p>It’s a Sam/OFC story by Bets, part of the duo we recently interviewed on the podcast. Bets mentioned that she likes to write stories that diverge a bit from or play with canon. This is a perfect example and the start to the series, “I Will Follow You.”</p><p>~ Sandra</p><p>Read the story here: <a href="https://archiveofourown.org/works/71559261"><u>https://archiveofourown.org/works/71559261</u></a></p><p>Find all of our podfic narrations (including the ones that earn us an Explicit rating) that spotlight a ton of amazing writers on AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/series/2964867</p><p>~~~~~</p><p>Supernatural Fandom</p><p>Rated Mature (Graphic Depictions Of Violence)</p><p>Sam Winchester/OFC</p><p>Summary:</p><p>Lexi was just trying to do her job - hunt the evil thing and kill it- but when she meets another hunter in the small town of Burkitsville, Indiana, her world is turned upside down.</p>
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