Sandra and Kasey invited Joey and Ted back to talk about the things that go bump in the night. Halloween is right around the corner so the chat runs the gamut: urban legends, cryptids, time-traveling aliens, horror movies, and even a bit of wishful thinking from Joey as to what creatures he’s hoping to see the boys encounter on Supernatural. As alw…

Sandra and Kasey have amazing listeners that give them lots to ponder. One of their Discord server members, fictionnallemons, suggested they rank the best and worst character deaths on Supernatural. They didn’t rank as much as pick a handful. Hey, ranking rehab is a journey. Take it easy on them. Here’s the list of characters Kasey mentioned in the…

Podfic Time – “Cards on the Table” by fictionallemons This is one of fictionallemons’ personal fic faves, and as soon as I started to narrate it, I could see why. It’s all the happy and growing old together we crave for the boys, whether you ship Wincest or not. It’s about giving them true peace when they are done with the big bad that’s Chuck… and…

Sandra and Kasey have had the distinct pleasure of crossing paths with one of the sweetest and supportive members in the SPN FanFic community. Lucky for you, you get to meet her too in this interview. Fictionallemons has been posting fanfic on AO3 since 2014 for fandoms like Sherlock and the Mission: Impossible franchise. Her jump into Supernatural…

It’s another Tags and Tropes episode in which Sandra and Kasey focus on a category or aspect of fanfiction they may or may not have delved into before. The tag up for discussion is Omegaverse AKA Alpha/Beta/Omega. This kink trope originated in J2 RPF and is one of the most complex and malleable examples of world-building fanfiction. There’s so much…

Sandra and Kasey discuss the later-season addition of Jack to the Supernatural roster. The character introduction, portrayal by Alexander Calvert, relationship dynamics ~ the chat runs the gamut. There are even thoughts about what type of dog Jack is! Come on, you’re not surprised by that tangent if you’ve listened to this podcast before. ~~~ We're…

Sandra and Kasey are having a blast chatting with FanFic authors on the podcast. Case in point: This episode. Known as Zeppelin_Skies on AO3, Alex was an absolute delight to talk to about Reader-Insert and OFC. Alex has dozens of stories that center around a variety of characters brought to life by Jensen Ackles. Self-proclaimed “Hopeless Romantic …

Sandra and Kasey have been teasing and misleading with the double-entendre episode titles long enough. It’s time! After a comment from a listener, they decided to take the plunge and give you all their takes on whether certain SPN characters bottom, top, switch… for realsies! Well, for realsies in a fictional sense. Disclaimer: This episode is for …

Sandra and Kasey had an Idling Book Club moment and… brace yourself… Kasey had notes! Like, prepared notes and everything. You’re intrigued now, aren’t you? Do you enjoy paranormal romance? How about something inspired by a little television show called Supernatural? Are you a lover of Wincest or J2 fanfic? Then this author interview is for you. La…

It’s the unofficial end of summer in the US with the Labor Day holiday and back-to-school time in the UK! Sandra and Kasey are taking a full-episode podcast break. Enjoy this short-ish episode! Link to US DOL Labor Day page! ~~~ We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat. Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his cakehole, …

It’s another Tags and Tropes episode where Sandra and Kasey focus on a category or aspect of fanfiction they may or may not have delved into before. The tag up for discussion is S*x Pollen/Curse and its fic cousin F*** or Die. (Episodes always come with an explicit content rating but be aware this is definitely an NSFW listen.) Links to references …

Podfic Time – “Demon Deals” by Jld71 Jen is delving deep into the “Winchesters: We Need Therapy” territory with this story. There’s a lot of angst and whump but it’s a great take on how much one is willing to sacrifice for another person’s happiness. Please visit the fic on AO3 and give it a kudo and comment - it deserves a ton of praise! You can l…

Sandra and Kasey were lucky enough to get another fantastic creator on the podcast to chat. Known as JLD71 on AO3, Jen has created hundreds of stories and digital pieces of art in the Supernatural fandom. She’s been sharing her work, which has an emphasis on Wincest and J2, since 2017. A love of storytelling has led her to beta for other writers, a…

It’s been a while but the Agent of Chaos and Kink is back for another very important lecture. Today’s subject matter in Sex Education with Kasey is hygiene. The breadth of material to cover required so much detailed research (and compromising of Internet browser search history) that an assistant was needed. Lucky for us all, Dreamer was up for the …

It’s been a while but the Agent of Chaos and Kink is back for another very important lecture. Today’s subject matter in Sex Education with Kasey is hygiene. The breadth of material to cover required so much detailed research (and compromising of Internet browser search history) that an assistant was needed. Lucky for us all, Dreamer was up for the …

Podfic Time – “Samnesia” by PrincessMisery86 Are you ready for a legit romance with all the fluff, angst, hurt/comfort… and a smattering of smut, with one Sam Winchester? The care and time Stacey spent on this beautifully crafted story are evident right from the start. It checks all the boxes for me regarding a great romance with a happily ever aft…

Sandra and Kasey have another Moose Lover in the backseat! Known as PrincessMisery86 on AO3, Stacey has posted over 160 stories since 2019. Her work covers a variety of fandoms, including Top Gun, MCU, DCU, and, of course, Supernatural. This Reader Insert/OFC writer enjoys healthy doses of angst, fluff, and smut, with a flight of tasty hot men ~ Sa…

What does a podcast need? Listeners. Luckily, Sandra and Kasey have some of the best ones around. They’re spotlighting Idling in the Impala listeners in this episode. Specifically, they’re deep-diving into comments and interactions during April, May, and June. As mentioned in the podcast, here’s the link for the Podfics in the Impala series on AO3:…

It’s a thing, Sandra and Kasey are making it a thing. It’s a season-by-season (cross fingers) rewatch with Joey (first-time watcher) and Ted (dragged into already too many rewatches by his wife, Sandra). This episode Season 2 is the focus, where all hell broke loose. There are predictions and deep discussions. Enjoy the road trip! Reference ~ Super…

Sandra and Kasey discuss the Supernatural character Chuck Shurley, AKA God, and the meta of it all! Are fanfic authors the ultimate villains, like Chuck, playing god with these characters? Tell us your thoughts after you have a listen! ~~~ We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat. Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his…

Sandra and Kasey are trying something new! This inaugural episode format called Tags and Tropes will focus on a category or aspect of fanfiction that Sandra and Kasey may or may not have delved into before. The first one they’re tackling is the story trope of De-Aging, which can be found on AO3 under the wrangled main tag “Age Regression/De-Aging.”…

Jane, also known as ThatGirlJaneFox and ScaryVonJeannieStyne on AO3, has been a long time listener of the podcast and reached out to us last year. Jane’s a self-proclaimed White Witch from Scotland. When Sandra found that out, Jane was invited on to the podcast to discuss Supernatural and how it portrays witches and witchcraft. You can read Jane’s …

Family don’t end in blood. And, apparently, family doesn’t end when you talk a relative’s ear off about Supernatural. Sandra and Kasey had a great time discussing Season 1 of Supernatural with first-time watcher, Joey. Oh, and Ted was along for the ride to provide a slightly less obsessive take on the Family Business. ~~~ We're taking you for a spi…

Podfic Time – “And She Was” by quickreaver It’s kind of unfair how talented quickreaver is to be honest. Not only is she an amazing artist, but she is also an extremely talented writer. Once I got permission to narrate her stuff, I have to admit that I couldn’t decide. So, I ended up picking two. Here’s my second pick, “And She Was.” This one is le…

Kasey couldn’t help themselves after listening to Sandra’s Bang and Bingo update ~ they signed up for JAcklesVerse Bingo AND the Wincest Big Bang! Listen to Kasey’s experience and discussion on the fruits of their labor! Kasey’s Bingo Square Stories (K)not For Sale Demon Dreams (Ch. 1 of Dreams) Learn More About The Challenges Jensen Acklesverse Bi…

Podfic Time – “Rabbits Scream” by quickreaver It’s kind of unfair how talented quickreaver is to be honest. Not only is she an amazing artist, but she is also an extremely talented writer. Once I got permission to narrate her stuff, I admit I couldn’t decide. So, I ended up picking two. First up is Rabbits Scream. I was immediately captivated by ho…

Add another check to the Sam column! Sandra and Kasey had the privilege of talking to the awesomely accomplished Cris, known as quickreaver in the SPN fandom. Cris describes herself as Sam-centric and Dean-flavored. With over 75 works on AO3, consisting of both written and digital art, she’s been creating in the Supernatural community since the hey…

It’s the unofficial start of summer in the US and Memorial Day. Sandra and Kasey are taking a full-episode podcast break. But, pop in to listen and find out what they’ve got coming up over the next couple of months. ~~~ 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 o…

As part of Sandra and Kasey’s ranking rehab, they’re addressing the underlying issues that contribute to their addiction. One of those issues is the amazing characters on Supernatural. So, why not rank their favorites? ~~~ We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat. Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his cakehole, and th…

May 4th, 2024 is a day that Kasey will never forget! They met Jared Padalecki –the keeper of Sam Winchester– at Comic Con Liverpool UK! Special Con Field Reporter, Ted, is along for the ride with Sandra to hear all about the chaos that occurred. Trust us, you’re going to want to listen. It’s a long one, y’all! References/Mentions Comic Con Event Ma…

Did you think Sandra and Kasey forgot about Canon Fodder? It has been more than a minute since they’ve done one, so it’s a logical assumption. They’re bringing it back in 2024 but with a twist. The Idling in the Impala Discord server is a happening place where talented authors hang out. The Discord server has a channel for these lovely writers to s…

Sandra and Kasey were excited to welcome back BJ, darali_starscream on AO3, to talk about her current in-progress/posted work, Double Booked. The Sam/Reader/Dean fic summary on AO3 reads: “A non-chronological log of various encounters, incidents, and exchanges of things. Mostly kinky. Mind the tags please.” This brief summary doesn’t even begin to …

What does a podcast need? Listeners. Luckily, Sandra and Kasey have some of the best ones around. They’re spotlighting Idling in the Impala listeners in this episode. Specifically, they’re deep-diving into comments and interactions during the months of February and March. Hopefully, this becomes an every few months thing. As always, they hope you e…

It’s taken the converging of two Supernatural podcasts, but Sandra and Kasey have finally done it. There’s a Sam-focused topic up for discussion on this episode! (Fear not, Dean lovers, the shorter brother gets plenty of attention, too.) Supernatural Opinions Podcast hosts, KJ and Meredith, jumped into the IITI backseat for this chat. Sandra and Ka…

Excerpt from runawaydr3amer’s notes on Sandman: “This whole thing is kinky and explicit AF. It's got a good whack of angst, especially at the start, but if you take a chance on me, I promise it's also schmoopy as all get-out. Despite the somewhat alarming tags, please note that I only write happy endings. If you don't like men showing emotions in r…

Podfic Time – “Smoke Eater” by Zeppelin_Skies Congratulations to SPN FanFic Pond member zepskies (Zeppelin_Skies on AO3) on her “Leap Year” event win! She chose the prize to have me narrate one of her stories. She picked the first chapter of “Smoke Eater” which is her first ever SPN AU that showcases her love of procedural shows - and really, how c…

No toes in the sand for Kasey or Sandra, but they are taking a holiday break from recording. So, Sandra compiled some outtakes from back in early 2023. Enjoy a blast from the past! ~~~ 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... i…

We’re starting our fundraiser for Pride Month way early this year! A huge thanks to Jessica, a friend of the podcast and a talented artist who created original art for us! Now through July 1st, 2024, pick up any of our limited edition pride merch, and 50% of the proceeds will go to The Trevor Project. Treat Yourself and Be Proud! If you pick someth…

Podfic Time – “Tell Me What’s Wrong” by ArthursKnight Thanks to Arthur (ArthursKnight) for suggesting this rare pair fic — Ketch/Dean — of his to narrate. It’s a short little Omegaverse story with Omega!Dean and Alpha!Ketch. I ask that anyone who listens suspends their disbelief when you hear me as Ketch. I tried to go for more of the character ton…

Wait! What?!? An episode where Sandra and Kasey don’t focus on Sam and Dean? Yep. Known as heavenssexiestangel on tumblr, Arthur’s bio makes it quite clear that Dean Winchester deserved better, Gadreel is their dearly beloved, and they are an Arthur Ketch apologist. As ArthursKnight on AO3, he’s been publishing fanfiction since 2015, with 75 works …

Ranking rehab??? Excuse me? Looks like Sandra and Kasey are slipping. Get comfy as they share their tops and bottoms from Seasons 11 through 15. (Other alternative episode titles: Your Bottom Is My Bottom, Your Top Is My Top) ~~~ We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat. Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his cakehole,…

Kasey wanted all the details on Sandra’s foray into the wild world of writing challenges in 2023. There was a lot of banging and a lot of filling. Not really. Sandra’s writing was pretty tame for her fic creations. They did have one thing in common, though. You’ll never guess. References and Mentions Supernatural Wiki Big Bang Page Dean Winchester …

Kasey and Sandra are thrilled to share this lively conversation with a Wincest author who has run away with their collective hearts (and numerous marriage proposals). Known as runawaydr3amer, this former LiveJournal fic poster bestowed AO3 users with the gift of her older fics in 2022. Then, in 2023, she completed the legitimate epic that is the Sa…

Sandra and Kasey were enthralled (and at some points verging on violence) with the SPN conventions stories regaled by their guest, Jessica. Seriously, this talented artist has some awesome convention mojo regarding J2 interactions. Call it “The Jessica Effect.” They talked about CharlotteCon, HawaiiCon, the Pride art Jessica created for the podcast…

Sandra and Kasey are considering ranking rehab. The first step to recovery is admitting powerlessness over the addiction. Until they figure out the next step, there are still a bunch more episodes of Supernatural to rank. Get comfy as they share their tops and bottoms from Seasons 6 through 10. ~~~ We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat. De…

Happy Unattached Drifter Christmas! Sandra came across an amazing article by user frozen-delight on tumblr, with a theory that Dean is portrayed as the Female Other on Supernatural. After hearing about it, Kasey was fully on board to discuss it. Since a good portion of the article focused on sex scenes, well, you can guess where a large majority of…

Sandra and Karlee were put under a magic spell for this FanFic author interview. Known as WinchesterWytch on AO3, Kym has been posting Dean/Reader and Dean/OFC fics (AKA Dean Winchester’s Witch on tumblr) since 2019. Self-proclaimed Dean Girl, Kym is also the creator and mod of Jacklesverse Bingo. Kym took the time to break all the bingo stuff down…

The world may never be the same after May 4th, 2024. Kasey is going to Comic Con Liverpool (UK, for clarification)! And they’ve got themselves a Jared photo op and autograph for the day! Join us for all the details and drama! Wish them all the good and positive vibes. Tulpa powers: activate! Comic Con Liverpool Sandra’s DC Con Breakdown Episode (so…

Podfic Time – “Branded Heart” by ashtraythief Thanks to Ash (ashtraythief) for permission to narrate this pre-series, pre-slash Sam and Dean fic. Though not set in space and no dinosaur involvement, I enjoyed this outsider POV’s insight into Winchester love and heartache. Please visit the fic (and all of Ash’s work) on AO3 and give it a kudo and co…

Sandra and Karlee have locked up all their ashtrays in preparation for this interview with Supernatural FanFic author Ash. You may know her as ashtraythief on AO3. She is also a mod for the anonymous comment meme SPN Masquerade. Ash’s been posting fics on AO3 since 2013 and has almost 200 works listed. She primarily writes RPF featuring J2 with ABO…