Best Fanfiction Book Club Podcasts (2024)

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Call It What You Want 2:09:36

4d ago2:09:36

2:09:36

Join us as we discuss Call It What You Want, written by HawthorneWhisperer- available on Ao3.com. We will discuss the story in detail, talking about what we liked and didn't like. Because we will be diving into the full story, there will be spoilers ahead! Go read it, then come back and see what our thoughts are. Call It What You Want is available …

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WIP - It's a Long Story Pt. 1 56:00

18d ago56:00

56:00

Join us as we discuss our first Work in Progress, It's a Long Story by TheLiesWeTell - available on Ao3. We will discuss the story that's written so far in detail, talking about what we liked and didn't like. Because we will be diving into the full story, there will be spoilers ahead! Go read it, then come back and see what our thoughts are.It's a …

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Tea and Necromancy 1:09:59

1M ago1:09:59

1:09:59

Join us as we discuss Tea and Necromancy, written by saveourskinship- available only on Ao3 with an account, as well as available on audio on Spotify. We will discuss the story in detail, talking about what we liked and didn't like. Because we will be diving into the full story, there will be spoilers ahead! Go read it, then come back and see what …

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RFR Special Episode: Anime Fandom Retrospective 1:06:52

2M ago1:06:52

1:06:52

We indulge ourselves in reminiscences about the voyage of discovery and exploration that was being an anime fan around the turn of the millennium. We remember the slow internet speeds, purple Kodocha Fansubs tapes, and inability to find any given volume of manga! Also, we had to walk to the anime con uphill, through the snow.…

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Good by LovesBitca8 1:15:42

2M ago1:15:42

1:15:42

Join us as we discuss Good, written by LovesBitca8- available only on Ao3 with an account. We will discuss the story in detail, talking about what we liked and didn't like. Because we will be diving into the full story, there will be spoilers ahead! Go read it, then come back and see what our thoughts are. Good is available only on Ao3 with an acco…

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Episode 173: Xena - The Dragon's Child 1:15:54

2M ago1:15:54

1:15:54

We return to an old favorite, armed with marginally more Xena: Warrior Princess knowledge than we had the first time around. Xena kills a very large man, Gabrielle tells fairy tales, and the two of them have sex together at LEAST three times. bit.ly/rfrdragonBy RFR

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One Shots / Shorter Fics (Height, Come to Me, and Hey, Princess) 1:46:46

2M ago1:46:46

1:46:46

Join us as we discuss a few of our favorite One Shots / Shorter Fics, including Height by Senlinyu, Come to Me by morriganmercy and Roseheira, and Hey, Princess by Madzola, which are all available on Ao3. We will discuss these stories in detail, talking about what we liked and didn't like. Because we will be diving into the full story, there will b…

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RFR Special Episode - One of Us Actually Wrote a Fanfic 1:00:18

3M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

After more five years and 170 episodes of podcasting, Amado has finally written a full 1600 words of actual, genuine Magic School Bus fanfiction. And Tory and Della are ready to listen to it and try to serve as betas. Beta readers, I mean. You can't be too careful with the Omegaverse out there. Link to the (slightly revised) story: https://archiveo…

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Tremble and Depart 1:57:59

2M ago1:57:59

1:57:59

Join us as we discuss Tremble and Depart, written by DarkoftheMoon- available on Ao3 and Fanfiction.net. We will discuss the story in detail, talking about what we liked and didn't like. Because we will be diving into the full story, there will be spoilers ahead! Go read it, then come back and see what our thoughts are. Tremble and Depart is availa…

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Measure Of A Man Part 2 1:26:09

3M ago1:26:09

1:26:09

Join us as we discuss Part 2 of Measure of a Man, written by inadaze22- available on Ao3,Fanfiction.net, and various audio versions. This fic was so large, and we had so many thoughts to share, that we decided to make this a two part episode, with the second part being released a week later. Make sure you've listened to part one before listening in…

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Episode 172: Lord of the Rings / Final Fantasy - Legendary Frog's Animations 52:58

3M ago52:58

52:58

We return to Newgrounds (not to be confused with Newsgrounds, which is presumably a news site) to discuss the early fan animations of LegendaryFrog. Do they still hold up in 2024? And does it really matter, because dozens of lines from them are lodged in our middle school lizard brains either way? I'm looking at YOU, Aeris! Link to the videos: http…

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Measure of a Man - Part 1 1:34:06

3M ago1:34:06

1:34:06

Join us as we discuss Part 1 of Measure of a Man, written by inadaze22- available on Ao3,Fanfiction.net, and various audio versions. This fic was so large, and we had so many thoughts to share, that we decided to make this a two part episode, with the second part being released a week later. Join us on 6/24/24 for part 2, which picks up right where…

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Episode 171: Magic School Bus - What Comes After & As I Always Say 56:59

4M ago56:59

56:59

Seatbelts, everyone! Tory and Amado go on a magical journey to compare and contrast two Magic School Bus fanfics that have very different ideas about where the magic lies. Arnold may be the heart of the show. Mary Poppins makes a guest appearance. Link to the stories: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4787280/1/What-Comes-After https://archiveofourown.o…

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Barbarian's Bookworm 56:24

3M ago56:24

56:24

Join us as we discuss Barbarian's Bookworm, written by melanoradrood- available on Ao3 and Wattpad. We will discuss the story in detail, talking about what we liked and didn't like. Because we will be diving into the full story, there will be spoilers ahead! Go read it, then come back and see what our thoughts are. Barbarian's Bookworm is available…

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Amends 1:09:12

4M ago1:09:12

1:09:12

Join us as we discuss Amends, written by thelashjedi- available on Ao3 and Fanfiction.net. We will discuss the story in detail, talking about what we liked and didn't like. Because we will be diving into the full story, there will be spoilers ahead! Go read it, then come back and see what our thoughts are. Amends is available on Ao3 and Fanfiction.…

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U.S.S. Dreamling 59:29

4M ago59:29

59:29

Hey Fangirls! While Bea is absent this episode, M and special guest Ace-din-djarin have a barrel of fun talking about the six century slowburn of The Sandman's most popular ship, Dreamling. fic!Club: “Garden or Graveyard” by ShanaStoryteller https://archiveofourown.org/works/21847510 “Say it with Mushrooms” by FoxDragon https://archiveofourown.org/…

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RFR Special Episode - The Fantasy of Fanfiction 41:45

5M ago41:45

41:45

In this roundtable discussion episode our co-hosts discuss the 'why' of fanfiction. What could possibly drive these miscreants to produce such materials? We discuss things like fan culture, seeing yourself in characters and fiction, and creating spaces for exploration of unrepresented groups. Beverly Clearly would not approve.…

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To Brew A Scandal 1:20:18

4M ago1:20:18

1:20:18

Join us as we discuss To Brew A Scandal, written by Stars_in_motion- available on Ao3. We will discuss the story in detail, talking about what we liked and didn't like. Because we will be diving into the full story, there will be spoilers ahead! Go read it, then come back and see what our thoughts are. To Brew A Scandal is available on Ao3. Connect…

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Trope Time: School AUs - Classy or Classless? 58:57

5M ago58:57

58:57

Hey Fangirls! Today M and Bea talk about the classic trope of School AUs, why it's so popular, and how the AU changes as a fandom ages. Featuring a surprise discussion about Baby's First Mental Illness! (Thanks School...) fic!Club “Garden or Graveyard” by ShanaStoryteller https://archiveofourown.org/works/21847510 “Say it with Mushrooms” by FoxDrag…

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Episode 170: Kino's Journey - the nature of uncarved blocks 45:14

5M ago45:14

45:14

We make a two-night visit to the fandom of Kino's Journey to read "the nature of uncarved blocks." It's a short piece that explores Kino's transgender journey. (See what I did there?) We get sidetracked overanalyzing the use of parenthesis. Kino is Kino. Link to the story: https://archiveofourown.org/works/88265…

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Love Potions and Their Many Uses 1:27:03

5M ago1:27:03

1:27:03

Join us as we discuss Love Potions and Their Many Uses, written by Accio_Saucy- available on Ao3 and Fanfiction.net. We will discuss the story in detail, talking about what we liked and didn't like. Because we will be diving into the full story, there will be spoilers ahead! Go read it, then come back and see what our thoughts are. Love Potions and…

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Presque Toujours Pur 1:53:27

5M ago1:53:27

1:53:27

Join us as we discuss Presque Toujours Pur, written by ShayaLonnie- available on Ao3, Fanfiction.net, and there is an audio version available on Spotify. We will discuss the story in detail, talking about what we liked and didn't like. Because we will be diving into the full story, there will be spoilers ahead! Go read it, then come back and see wh…

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Episode 169: Halo Reach - A Fistful of Arrows 1:16:51

6M ago1:16:51

1:16:51

Elite commando fanfic readers Della and Amado read a fancomic that skirts right up to the edge of being official but doesn't quite cross that line. Spartan sharpshooter Jun has some issues that he needs to work through. Della has some Halo lore to talk about. And most importantly, Covenant soldiers get blown up by some sticky grenades. Link to the …

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Episode 168: Aliens - Far Across the Stars 53:49

6M ago53:49

53:49

The magic of Yuletide brings us this delightful pitch for a replacement for Alien 3, in which Ripley becomes a pirate, Hicks sells out, and it turns out the REAL facehugger was Capitalism all along. Link to the story: https://archiveofourown.org/works/310288By RFR

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Choice and Chance 1:33:12

6M ago1:33:12

1:33:12

Join us as we discuss Choice and Chance, written by ChaosAndCrumpets - available on Ao3, Fanfiction.net, and there is an audio version available on Spotify. We will discuss the story in detail, talking about what we liked and didn't like. Because we will be diving into the full story, there will be spoilers ahead! Go read it, then come back and see…

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Episode 167: Pokemon - Butterfree 52:46

6M ago52:46

52:46

We try not to think about the Pocket Monsters we've left in the box for the last 20 years as we read a love story between a trainer and their huge flying bug with psychic powers. While we're at it, we argue over what happens to Pokemon while they're in their balls, and which interpretation is the most disturbing. Link to the story: https://forums.s…

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Bring Him to His Knees 1:26:39

6M ago1:26:39

1:26:39

Join us as we discuss Bring Him to His Knees, written by Musyc - available on Ao3 with an account. We will discuss the story in detail, talking about what we liked and didn't like. Because we will be diving into the full story, there will be spoilers ahead! Go read it, then come back and see what our thoughts were. Bring Him to His Knees is availab…

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RFR Special Episode - Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really 51:05

7M ago51:05

51:05

Tory and Amado went to see a play that is a fanfic, and now we talk about it! It's a retelling of Dracula where the REAL evil is patriarchy. And also, uh, vampires. Neither of those things are good.By RFR

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Between Us Flows the Nile 1:17:22

7M ago1:17:22

1:17:22

Join us as we discuss Between Us Flows the Nile, written by thebrightcity- available on Ao3 with an account. We will discuss the story in detail, talking about what we liked and didn't like. Because we will be diving into the full story, there will be spoilers ahead! Go read it, then come back and see what our thoughts were. Between us Flows the Ni…

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Episode 166: Lord of the Rings - The Last Ringbearer, Part I 1:22:35

7M ago1:22:35

1:22:35

The world is changed; we feel it in the cold, harsh light of 2024. But fear not: we swoop back in from our hiatus like eucatastrophic eagles to discuss the first section of Mordor apologia The Last Ringbearer. Aragorn and Gandalf are the worst, Saruman and the Nazgul are pretty cool, and Sauron is just some guy. Also, the author would like you to k…

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Sex and Occlumency 1:23:03

7M ago1:23:03

1:23:03

Join us as we discuss Sex and Occlumency, written by Graendoll - available on Ao3. We will discuss the story in detail, talking about what we liked and didn't like. Because we will be diving into the full story, there will be spoilers ahead! Go read it, then come back and see what our thoughts were. Sex and Occclumency on Ao3 Connect with us on Soc…

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The Downfall of Us 1:27:47

8M ago1:27:47

1:27:47

Join us as we discuss The Downfall of Us, written by Gemjoy- available on Ao3. We will discuss the story in detail, talking about what we liked and didn't like. Because we will be diving into the full story, there will be spoilers ahead! Go read it, then come back and see what our thoughts were. PLEASE NOTE: This is a Dark AU, so there are some tri…

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Character and Audience: A Romance 51:52

8M ago51:52

51:52

Hey Fangirls! Today, in the debut of season 4, M and Bea investigate the stranger called “I” as they dig into the world of self-insert, reader-insert, and Y/N fics. Who are “we” if inserted into our stories? Listen to this episode to get mostly Bea’s and a little bit of M’s musings on the subject! fic!Club: “Garden or Graveyard” by ShanaStoryteller…

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Aparecium 1:34:15

8M ago1:34:15

1:34:15

Join us as we discuss Aparecium, written by LadyKenz347 - available on Ao3 and FanFiction.net. We will discuss the story in detail, talking about what we liked and didn't like. Because we will be diving into the full story, there will be spoilers ahead! Go read it, then come back and see what our thoughts were. Aparecium on Ao3 Aparecium on Fanfict…

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Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love 1:32:45

9M ago1:32:45

1:32:45

Join us as we discuss Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love, written by isthisselfcare - available on Ao3, Wattpad, and various Audio versions as well. We will discuss the story in detail, talking about what we liked and didn't like. Because we will be diving into the full story, there will be spoilers ahead! Read this fanfic here…

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Welcome to Dramione Fanfic Fanatics! 1:51

9M ago1:51

1:51

Welcome to Dramione Fanfic Fanatics, a podcast where three friends discuss Dramione fanfiction stories, talking about the characters, plot, romance, and of course, the smut. Our first official episode will be released Monday, January 1st, 2024 so you can ring in the new year with a new podcast! Join Cariann, Holly, and Tracey as we give a brief int…

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Hiatus Announcement 3:03

10M ago3:03

3:03

Due to a whole bunch of unforeseen circumstances we are gonna take a break for the rest of this year. We will come back sometime in early in the new year. In the meantime if you have comments, questions, or reading suggestions send us an email at retrofanficretrospective@gmail.com. Stay safe and see you in the cold harsh light of the 2024!…

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RFR Special Episode - Early 2000s Anime Trivia 1:20:09

10M ago1:20:09

1:20:09

Della takes it upon herself to inflict a You Don’t Know Jack style anime quiz from the early 2000s on her co-hosts. Hilarity(?) ensues. All questions and answers are taken from Anime Trivia Quizbook Episdoe I by Ryan Omega, © 2000 Ryan Omega published by Stone Bridge Press. All original content used under fair use principles.…

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Episode 165: Sesame Street - Exclusive Content 1:17:37

11M ago1:17:37

1:17:37

Cookie Monster not just noted fan of baked goods, he also co-producer of Monsterpiece Theater. Now HBO asking for special spooky Christmas production, so Cookie and writing team go to pitch them ideas. Maybe this bring to head issues of equitable monster representation in media, and what Monsterpiece Theater mean to monster community. Or maybe they…

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Episode 164: Cardcaptor Sakura - Caught on Camera 1:09:38

11M ago1:09:38

1:09:38

In accordance with our mystical premonitions (or at the request of a fan), we view a short and fluffy TomoSaku story. Teenage Sakura and Syaoran's relationship has ended, leaving Sakura to possibly confess her feelings to a new love. It still counts as confessing if you'd unwittingly recorded doing it by a matchmaking third party, right? Link to th…

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Episode 163: From Eroica With Love - Peripeteia 1:14:56

12M ago1:14:56

1:14:56

TW: childhood sexual abuse, questionable consent We explore 80s slashfic's favorite manga, From Eroica With Love, the story of three psychic college students... actually never mind, it's about the chemistry between a fabulous art thief and a tank-loving NATO major. In our fanfic, that chemistry is brought to its culmination, with all the horrible a…

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Episode 162: Karate Kid - Backlashed 1:59:00

12M ago1:59:00

1:59:00

Sara of Talkin' Fanfic returns to challenge our Dojo but an inadvertent team-up occurs when we decide to discuss Karate Kid fanfic instead. Tory and Della are perplexed by the intricacies of Cobra Kai fandom and we are all still hoping Ralph Macchio will disclose where he found that fountain of youth. Amado is still lost in the mists, but we hope h…

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Episode 161: Star Trek TOS - Three Poems by DeForest Kelley 1:26:17

1y ago1:26:17

1:26:17

Special guest Communications Officer Taran returns to discover strange new worlds in the form of DeForest Kelley's three part poem, "The Big Bird's Dream." Della (reluctantly) captains the ship and Tory still doesn't believe that Dr. McCoy's first name is Leonard. We discuss the relative merits of different Star Trek series and boldly go where many…

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Episode 160: Mass Effect - Second 1:18:54

1y ago1:18:54

1:18:54

By Della's request, we jump into the expansive and fanfic-fertile Mass Effect universe. While Commander Sheperd (he/him) is off the ship doing one of the many Mass Effect 2 sidequests, the rest of the crew are left under the authority of Miranda Lawson, and must grapple with questions like Hey Wait, Are We Part of Cerberus Now? Will a bitter mutiny…

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Episode 159: Carmen Sandiego - Parthenogenesis 1:43:22

1y ago1:43:22

1:43:22

Unreasonably-cool phantom thief Carmen Sandiego has disappeared off the face if the earth... one might even say nobody knows where she is! Turns out she's lying low while raising her daughter. Being raised by Carmen Sandiego is as educational and harrowing as you might expect. Link to the story: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6974921/1/Parthenogenesi…

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Episode 158: Jeeves & Wooster - Scream for Jeeves 1:06:44

1y ago1:06:44

1:06:44

It's an explosion of initials as author P.H. Cannon crosses over H.P. Lovecraft and P.G. Wodehouse. There are all the expected Mythos references and jokes and Jeeves saving Bernie Wooster from his terrible fashion sense, but most importantly, Amado has an excuse to enthuse about Wodehouse.By RFR

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RFR Special Episode - Into the Omegaverse 1:15:10

1y ago1:15:10

1:15:10

Tory and Della are joined by the Fanfic Maverick, who kindly explains the Omegaverse, a sort of conceptual spawn of the Supernatural fandom that originated around 2011 and is therefore almost retro. I would describe it as kind of a second layer of gender coding that can be applied over our traditional gender coding, and that's exactly why you shoul…

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Episode 157: Inuyasha - Rebound 1:36:30

1y ago1:36:30

1:36:30

After an extremely awkward breakup, an adult Kagome returns to the Sengoku era, that magical land of friendship, adventure, and distressingly crude medicine. There she reunites with Inuyasha, who is hounded by his tragic past but still doggedly making a living splitting bark. Will he follow her back through the well to retrieve 'er, or can you not …

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Episode 156: Spider-man/X-Men - The Mutant Problem 1:08:06

1+ y ago1:08:06

1:08:06

New York Times photojournalist Peter Parker takes introduces us to a wide variety of mutants, the only marginalized social group to all look like attractive movie stars. Jean-Paul's favorite book is Atlas Shrugged. Peter kind of creeps out toward Monet. Even the photojournalist doesn't want to talk to Scott. Link to the story: http://www.madweasel.…

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RFR Special Episode - Fanart Discussion 52:20

1+ y ago52:20

52:20

One of us is an artist and all of us are fans of something, so that qualifies us to talk about fanart, right? It's kind of like fanfiction, except it's a picture. Sounds innocuous, but be careful - Della delivers a warning story about the deep rabbit hole of content consumption that a single piece of fanart can lead to.…

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