Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast

About Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast

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!

Publisher

Sandra and Kasey | SPN Fandom and FanFic Buddies

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

28 Dec 2021

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

332 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   deadlybride Interview | Writing Supernatural Fanfiction Slowly, Then All At Once

   Sandra and Kasey sit down with deadlybride, a Wincest fanfic author whose 260+ AO3 works span over a decade of Supernatural fandom devotion. Discover what draws writers back to Dean and Sam Winchester, explore fanfic recommendations from the conversation, and hear how one author's "write slowly, then all at once" ethos has shaped her legacy in the fanfiction community. You can find Liz on AO3 (https://archiveofourown.org/users/deadlybride/profile) and tumblr (https://www.tumblr.com/zmediaoutlet). References (notes by Liz): Here was that old wincest rec tumblr that I followed back when I was first getting into the fandom: https://wincestreading.tumblr.com/masterpost (https://wincestreading.tumblr.com/masterpost). Organized by trope, with fics mostly of the pre-2012ish period, so some may not have made the leap to AO3. Worth going through! Here's the J2 AU rec list where my eyes were opened, so old I had to get it on the Wayback Machine: https://web.archive.org/web/20220828123917/https://sites.google.com/site/j2authemedficrecs/ (https://web.archive.org/web/20220828123917/https://sites.google.com/site/j2authemedficrecs/). Lots of fun classics there. And here's my buddy nige's fic, which is SO fun and I think everyone should read it. :)  https://archiveofourown.org/works/15476913 (https://archiveofourown.org/works/15476913) ~~~ 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. ~~~~~ TL;DR - If you can’t be bothered clicking on all the things in this description, just visit our website: idlingintheimpala.com (https://idlingintheimpala.com/) We'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email (idlingintheimpala@gmail.com (mailto:idlingintheimpala@gmail.com))! All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcast (https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcast) Our Discord #backseat (https://discord.gg/nsbSBSjfbX) Channel. Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here (https://forms.gle/RKQgxt6Tv9EYjbWR8) so we can connect. Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/idlingintheimpala) page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks! We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look (https://idlingintheimpala.com/pages/merch)! ~~~~~ Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause (https://idlingintheimpala.com/pages/causes-cause) page on our website for the whys: World Central Kitchen (https://wck.org/) and 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/) (ACLU) Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (https://nami.org/Home) (NAMI) Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (https://www.rainn.org/) (RAINN) ~~~~~ LGBTQ+ Charities Switchboard LGBT (https://switchboard.lgbt/) UK The Trevor Project - USA (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/) and Global (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-international-lgbtq-youth/) ~~~~~ 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. ~~~ Chapter Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:52 - When did Liz get into Supernatural 00:10:00 - Slash in other fandoms 00:13:06 - Sam or Dean? 00:15:58 - Show thoughts 00:18:01 - Sam and Dean Marriage Arc 00:22:07 - Fave Characters 00:24:25 - Mystery Spot 00:33:03 - Cohabitation with the boys 00:38:46 - When did Liz fall in love with fanfic 00:42:24 - Keeping in a fanfic lane 00:46:26 - Liz is a Plantser 00:52:21 - Writing challenges 00:55:30 - Always Female Dean | Deanna 01:00:24 - Deciding on a POV 01:04:33 - Dipping into J2 01:12:04 - “The Constant Vow” 01:32:12 - Tropes for Liz 01:36:28 - Fics Liz wishes got a little more reader love 01:45:16 - Fave SPN authors 01:49:03 - Kasey has MORE questions 01:51:19 - Dreamer may never recover 01:54:26 - Final thoughts and outro ~~~ Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural character analysis, Supernatural fandom, SPN Family, Supernatural fanfic, Supernatural fanfiction, Supernatural podfics

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Idling in the SPN Fandom | A Supernatural Podcast Outtakes, Vol. 3

   Sandra and Kasey share some exclusive vault tracks in these special outtakes from Idling In The Impala, your go-to podcast for all things Supernatural fandom. When they're not diving into stories about Dean Winchester, Sam Winchester, and fanfiction, they offer candid conversations, behind-the-scenes insights, and discussions about the vibrant SPN fan community. Outtakes from this episode are from May 2024. ~~~ 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. ~~~~~ TL;DR - If you can’t be bothered clicking on all the things in this description, just visit our website: idlingintheimpala.com (https://idlingintheimpala.com/) We'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email (idlingintheimpala@gmail.com (mailto:idlingintheimpala@gmail.com))! All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcast (https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcast) Our Discord #backseat (https://discord.gg/nsbSBSjfbX) Channel. Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here (https://forms.gle/s2KQhNfgT8yYNNrK8) so we can connect. Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/idlingintheimpala) page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks! We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look (https://idlingintheimpala.com/pages/merch)! ~~~~~ Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause (https://idlingintheimpala.com/pages/causes-cause) page on our website for the whys: World Central Kitchen (https://wck.org/) and 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/) (ACLU) Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (https://nami.org/Home) (NAMI) Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (https://www.rainn.org/) (RAINN) ~~~~~ LGBTQ+ Charities Switchboard LGBT (https://switchboard.lgbt/) UK The Trevor Project - USA (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/) and Global (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-international-lgbtq-youth/) ~~~~~ 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. ~~~ Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural character analysis, Supernatural fandom, SPN Family, Supernatural fanfic, Supernatural fanfiction, Supernatural podfics

3. 

   22 Sept 2026

   Shipper vs. Scholar | Mythology & Fandom with Tsukiyo-7

   We’re welcoming back Fede (known as Tsukiyo-7 on tumblr) to the podcast. One of Sam Winchester’s famous phrases, “According to the Lore,” more than likely puts Fede on high alert every time they hear him utter it. Supernatural borrows from religions, cultures, mythology, and languages to build a world that leaves many in the know scratching their collective heads. Fede is one of those people and is here to deep dive into a ton of topics. Get ready to be schooled by one of our favorite fandom friends. There was so much to get to; this is only Part 1 of our discussion. If you want to dive into Fede’s notes and references, here (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bfDROGzmmJzW6cXAJtn_iCMNR0-9Rrw72xRKOJSw6Ow/edit?usp=sharing) is the doc. Audio Note/Warning: Upon editing this episode, Sandra came across a background noise in Kasey’s track. Unfortunately, she couldn’t remove it. ~~~ 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. ~~~~~ TL;DR - If you can’t be bothered clicking on all the things in this description, just visit our website: idlingintheimpala.com (https://idlingintheimpala.com/) We'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email (idlingintheimpala@gmail.com (mailto:idlingintheimpala@gmail.com))! All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcast (https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcast) Our Discord #backseat (https://discord.gg/nsbSBSjfbX) Channel. Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here (https://forms.gle/RKQgxt6Tv9EYjbWR8) so we can connect. Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/idlingintheimpala) page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks! We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look (https://idlingintheimpala.com/pages/merch)! ~~~~~ Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause (https://idlingintheimpala.com/pages/causes-cause) page on our website for the whys: World Central Kitchen (https://wck.org/) and 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/) (ACLU) Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (https://nami.org/Home) (NAMI) Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (https://www.rainn.org/) (RAINN) ~~~~~ LGBTQ+ Charities Switchboard LGBT (https://switchboard.lgbt/) UK The Trevor Project - USA (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/) and Global (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-international-lgbtq-youth/) ~~~~~ 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. ~~~ Chapter Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:37 - Fede Loves Languages 00:16:06 - Remixing Dante 00:26:46 - The boys’ journey through Dante’s Hell 00:46:54 - Purgatory and Prayers 01:05:38 - Fede isn’t having any of Supernatural’s idea of Paradise 01:18:14 - The Empty 01:22:02 - Final thoughts and outro ~~~ Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural character analysis, Supernatural fandom, SPN Family, Supernatural fanfic, Supernatural fanfiction, Supernatural podfics

Who has been a guest on Idling In The Impala: A Supernatural Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Charlie Chippsart
• Ke
• EldritchLibertine
• runawaydr3amer
• Rhi

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

21,654

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

35 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 79 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

96

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

77

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