We’ve spent quite a bit of time on the creativity of the SPN Family, and now we’ve even talked about the darkside. But in this episode, let’s hear how fandom studies has grown as a field and how community aspects of fandom have come to the fore.

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Thanks to the voices you heard in this episode (in order of appearance):

Lynn Zubernis: @FangasmSPN

Shawn Taylor: https://www.shawntaylor.net/bio

Jules (SPN Wiki): @SuperWiki

Shontill: @abeautifulswan

Robin: @caslostwings

Valerie: @valderie

Dani: @lotrspnfangirl 

Alana: @_AlanaKing_

Jackie: @JackieDeeArt

Jenjld: @jenjld71

Rachel Miner: @RachelMiner1

Editorial Support by Dr. Anna Funk: @DrAnnaFunk

Music written & performed by Chris Scott: @Chrispscott

Cover art by Liz: @__ellie

Links to full transcripts are available at www.sadiewit.com

Additional Links of Interest: 

Ackles on saving The Winchesters: https://tvline.com/2023/05/11/the-winchesters-season-2-cancellation-renewal-update-jensen-ackles/

Saving Walker Independence: https://tvline.com/2023/05/10/walker-independence-season-2-cancellation-renewal-update-jared-padalecki/

Watch Gotham Knights: https://www.cwtv.com/shows/gotham-knights/

Previous conventions: http://www.supernaturalwiki.com/Convention_Calendar

Examples of community events organized within fandom: https://twitter.com/SPN_Summergen, https://twitter.com/allspnships, https://twitter.com/spnspringfling

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