Best The Otpodcast Podcasts (2024)

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How To Appreciate Your Authors 1:21:31

6+ y ago1:21:31

1:21:31

In this episode, Lita and Amara join Enthusiasm Girl to talk about the various tools fans have and use to appreciate the authors they love, and the ways in which those tools influence authors and readers. What's the etiquette around leaving critical comments or reviews on a fic? Is it motivating or frustrating when an author gets a comment on their…

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Creators and Fanfiction: Interrogating The Text From Whose Perspective? 1:41:29

6+ y ago1:41:29

1:41:29

In this episode, Chris and Joan join Enthusiasm Girl to talk about the relationship between creators and fanfiction writers. We get into the legal dimensions of the relationship that have caused crackdowns, lawsuit fears and the disclaimers that a lot of young fans wonder about. We talk about the evolution of creators over the years from deity-like…

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Fluffy Romantic Tropes in Fanfiction 1:35:25

7y ago1:35:25

1:35:25

In this episode, Enthusiasm Girl is joined by Tia and Lexi to talk about romantic tropes, those sometimes cliche, sometimes transcendent plot beats that drown you in fluff and bring the feels.What does it mean to love fluff and romance when your fandom's canon is dark and violent? Why is romance in fanfiction sometimes expressed in AUs that take ex…

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Fanfiction in Anime and Manga Fandoms 1:10:52

7y ago1:10:52

1:10:52

In this episode, Joan is the mod and she talks to Lita and Zee about fanfiction in anime and manga fandoms. They share their own history with anime and manga and get into how the Japanese culture and language gets absorbed into fic for better or for worse, a Sailor Moon fic that may or may not have been the worst fanfiction out there prior to My Im…

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The Continuing Evolution of Defenders Fandom 1:39:51

7y ago1:39:51

1:39:51

In this episode, Lita and Birdy join Enthusiasm Girl to continue the ongoing conversation tracking Daredevil and Defenders fandom as it evolves, specifically talking about the impact of Daredevil Season 2 and Luke Cage. We marvel at how very wrong we were about certain things last year, dig into the appeal of Karen/Frank, Mariah/Shades, Matt/Karen …

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2016 in Fic and Fandom 1:48:10

7y ago1:48:10

1:48:10

It's a few months into 2017, but we're talking in this episode about all of the controversies, fic and fandom goings on that happened in 2016. Contributors Birdy and Summer join Enthusiasm Girl to discuss the important fandom questions of the previous year. Will Harry Potter fans end up like Hobbit fans thinking less is more as J.K. Rowling expands…

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In Defense of Villains, "Problematic" Faves and "Trash" Ships 1:02:36

7y ago1:02:36

1:02:36

In this episode, Lita and Zee join Enthusiasm Girl to talk about what it means and how it's perceived in fandom when you write or read about villains or morally grey characters. Some fans are in it for the redemption, others for the whump, while others come to it purely for the wrongbad dynamics. But no matter where the impulse comes from, we dig i…

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Alpha/Beta/Omega Universes in Fanfiction 1:07:38

7+ y ago1:07:38

1:07:38

It's finally the A/B/O episode you've all been waiting for! In this episode, the mod talks to Lita and Chris about pack dynamics, knotting, gender and sexuality, domestic mpreg and why A/B/O is not whatever you're assuming it is.Check out our website at http://theotpodcast.com for more great fic-related content.And keep the conversation going on ht…

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Generational Divides in Fandom 56:25

7+ y ago56:25

56:25

Are older fans who write smut creepy? Do younger fans want to censor everyone? Is it possible for a young fan to love The X-Files and an older fan to love 1D? In this episode, the mod talks to two new contributors, Yentl and Zee, about reading and writing fanfiction no matter what age you are, how what our idea of what a fan looks like is probably …

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Fusion AUs: When Fandom Gets Chocolate in Its Peanut Butter 54:34

7+ y ago54:34

54:34

In this episode, we focus on fusion AUs, those fics that are kind of a crossover, but also not quite a crossover. We talk about Sentinel AUs as the fusions that they are and share details of the original canon most fans aren't aware of. We muse on why drift compatibility draws people into Pacific Rim fandom. And we talk about the many fandoms that …

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When the Online Ends Up Offline 52:35

8y ago52:35

52:35

In this episode, J.M. Frey, Di, and Katie join the mod to tell stories of the ways that the online world of the fanfiction community has had measurable real offline impacts on them. From the friends they've made in fandom, to the intersection between the worlds of professional writing and fanfiction, to how fanfiction inspires other fannish interes…

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Marvel's Civil War Special: We Saw the Movie! 20:57

8y ago20:57

20:57

It's a special bonus episode! After all that conversation about Team Steve and Team Tony, we've actually now seen Civil War and we have thoughts. And feels. So many feels. Contributors Renee, Birdy, Lita, Rachel, Chris, and DJ all join the mod to reflect on Civil War and share how they think MCU fandom will now evolve.Check out our website at http:…

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Marvel's Civil War Special: Team Tony 1:12:12

8y ago1:12:12

1:12:12

We're back with part two of a two part Marvel Civil War Special! In this episode, Di and Chris join the mod to talk about loving Tony Stark, going all the way back to the early days of MCU fandom. We explore his relationship with his bots, the competence of Pepper Potts, the fluidity of his sexuality, why Frostiron is so appealing, and whether or n…

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Marvel's Civil War Special: Team Steve 1:23:17

8y ago1:23:17

1:23:17

It's part one of a two part Marvel Civil War Special! In this episode, Lita and Dusty share their love of Steve Rogers in fanfiction with the mod, from the early days when fans imagined him as Skinny Steve living in the 1940's, through to post-Avengers fanfiction where he sometimes had hate sex with Tony, but other times helped him raise Peter Park…

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The Furthest Ring of Homestuck Fandom 1:07:00

8y ago1:07:00

1:07:00

In this episode, Joan and Birdy attempt to explain Homestuck and its fandom to the mod and we talk about Andrew Hussie, the Cascade, what the heck a quadrant is and what romance is like between trolls, and AUs with the -stuck suffix. And the mod says "Oooookaaaaay" a lot.Check out our website at http://theotpodcast.com for more great fic-related co…

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RPF: When Fanfiction Gets Real 1:06:35

8y ago1:06:35

1:06:35

In this episode, Lita and Alex join the mod to talk about both the joys and the stigma surrounding Real Person Fiction. We get into bandom, sports fandom, Rooster Teeth and what exactly Fake Person Fiction is, wonder how exactly The Social Network or Hamilton are really all that different from a great Kingsmen: Secret Service PWP, and break down ex…

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From Headcanon to Fanon to Canon and Back Again 59:29

8y ago59:29

59:29

In this episode, we actually have two entirely separate conversations that ended up being about the same things - the way that fans interact with canon and the question of how to define canon. When is a creator's headcanon just a headcanon? What did Joss Whedon do that turned his very name into a synonym for a painful canon-explosion? And in the en…

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Fanfiction as Erotica and Pornography 1:05:33

8y ago1:05:33

1:05:33

In this episode, we get to a topic that should not really have taken us so long and is central to the world of fanfiction: the role of fanfiction as erotica and pornography! Contributors Curious, Lexi and Katie join the mod to share their experiences in the world of loving erotica, when fanfiction should or shouldn't make it's way into your real be…

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2015 in Fic and Fandom 1:31:58

8+ y ago1:31:58

1:31:58

Contributors Bio and Alex join the mod for a thorough look at the trends, issues and emerging fandoms of 2015 and check in with fandom's mainstays. We considering questions like: Will slash continue to dominate fanfiction, or are het and femslash the future? Does binge-watching impact the size and strength of a fandom? And what will Star Wars fando…

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Yuletide, Gift Exchanges and Fandom's Season of Giving 1:01:43

8+ y ago1:01:43

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The holidays are a time to think about others and open up your heart, and that extends to the fanfiction community too! In a special, festive episode, we talk about Yuletide, Secret Santas and Gift Exchanges and the ways in which those of us who love fanfiction get into the holiday spirit.Check out our website at http://theotpodcast.com for more gr…

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Daredevil and the Evolution of a New Fandom 1:19:59

8+ y ago1:19:59

1:19:59

Episode 7 of our show is about all things Daredevil and Defenders in the world of fanfiction and fandom, but specifically about how Daredevil is evolving as a new fandom. Contributors Birdy and Manda join the mod to talk potential ship wars, Jessica Jones femslash, Matt Murdock's sub tendencies, why Slavery AUs are so divisive, and why nobody seems…

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Warnings, Triggers and Squicks 1:04:28

8+ y ago1:04:28

1:04:28

Our sixth episode features contributors Manda and Lita sharing their own personal squicky things, but also their opinions on warnings and triggers. When should you warn? Are triggers really a writers' responsibility to be aware of? What's the difference between something triggering and something that squicks you out? These questions and more get di…

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Episode 5: Sailing the Good Ship 58:53

8+ y ago58:53

58:53

Whether it's friends to lovers or you're into the idea that opposites attract, het, slash, an OT3 or even a BROTP, you can't talk about fanfiction without talking about ships. Our contributors Di and J.M. Frey share their OTPs, defend Ginny Weasley, and encourage Marvel fans to make love, not Civil War. We also get into the ways that sometimes, shi…

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Angst, Whump and Hurt/Comfort: Why Characters Have to Suffer 59:11

8+ y ago59:11

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This week, Birdy and Bio join the mod to talk about angst, whump and hurt/comfort. We share our favourite angsty tropes, discuss why our favourite male characters are so pretty when they suffer, and generally take an emo plunge into the depths of our sadness.Check out our website at http://theotpodcast.com for more great fic-related content.And kee…

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A Guide to Beta Reading 50:28

8+ y ago50:28

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The mod is joined by contributors Renee and Sunny to get some insight and advice on the beta reading process. We talk about the necessity of beta readers as more and more fanfiction is mined by publishers, how to make your criticism constructive, and why you may want to check if there's a cream for that before you have a character kill themselves m…

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Gender and Fanfiction 53:17

8+ y ago53:17

53:17

Dusty Soul and Katie Mayo join the mod to take on the extremely broad topic of gender and fanfiction. We muse on why so many women write fanfiction, their obsession with gay romance, trans characters and the language we use to refer to gender in fanfiction, and the pros and cons of A/B/O and genderswap fics.Check out our website at http://theotpodc…

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Fanfiction 101 1:01:22

8+ y ago1:01:22

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It's the first episode ever! Yay! DJ Clawson, Katie Mayo and J.M. Frey join the mod to take fanfiction back to it's very basics and discuss Star Trek's place in it's history, defend Mary Sues, weigh the pros and cons of AO3, FF.net and Tumblr, and generally explore what fanfiction is and who it's for.Check out our website at http://theotpodcast.com…