Fangirls Anonymous

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/works/2757623

"Sweet & Simple Things" by Allecto

https://archiveofourown.org/works/7817077?view_adult=true%5C

Rec Corner!

"Make Perfect the Present" by Moorishflower -

https://archiveofourown.org/works/48475258/chapters/122274517

"The Uses of Adversity" by MonstorousRegiment -

https://archiveofourown.org/works/41082297/chapters/102971127

"Wake me up slow (Don't leave me too late)" by eringeosphere -

https://archiveofourown.org/collections/The_Dreamling_Secret_Santa_2022/works/43539427

"Paint my spirit gold" by acedindjarin -

https://archiveofourown.org/works/42143451

"Real People" by spqr -

https://archiveofourown.org/works/42134547

"Tidings of Comfort and Joy" by Xx_virgil_xX -

https://archiveofourown.org/works/43723362/chapters/109947387

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Music by Gabe Jensen

Produced by Miranda Sherrell

Edited by Miranda Sherrell

Consulted by Erica Bravo and Miss S.

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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 FoxDragon

https://archiveofourown.org/works/2757623

"Sweet & Simple Things" by Allecto

https://archiveofourown.org/works/7817077?view_adult=true%5C

Rec Corner!

Bea: "Narnia Ain't Got Nothing On This" by attackofthezee (noxlunate)

(nay mare)

"Accountability" by withlightning

https://archiveofourown.org/works/611492

M: "go and get your hands dirty" by furiosophie

https://archiveofourown.org/works/31610876/chapters/78220622

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Hosted by M and Bea

Music by Gabe Jensen

Produced by Miranda Sherrell

Edited by Miranda Sherrell

Consulted by Erica Bravo and Miss S.

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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

https://archiveofourown.org/works/21847510

"Say it with Mushrooms" by FoxDragon

https://archiveofourown.org/works/2757623

"Sweet & Simple Things" by Allecto

https://archiveofourown.org/works/7817077?view_adult=true%5C

Rec Corner!

M: "Those Who Speak with Wild Beasts" by magisterpavus

https://archiveofourown.org/works/7061515/chapters/16052815

Bea: "A Way Things Should Be" by LullabyKnell

http://archiveofourown.org/works/8777860

Guest rec (MissSampo): "Sick As A Dog" by TaelonSamada

https://archiveofourown.org/works/40397589/chapters/101198433

Research

https://fanlore.org/wiki/Reader-Insert

https://fanlore.org/wiki/Quizilla

https://fanlore.org/wiki/FanFiction.Net#2005_Ban_on_Choose_Your_Own_Adventure_Fic.2FSelf-Insertion_Fic.2FReader-Insert.2F2nd_Person_Point_of_View_Fic

https://fanlore.org/wiki/Imagine_(genre)

https://www.reddit.com/r/FanFiction/comments/80yzgb/comment/duz8nob/?rdt=54931

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=14796234660A51313700&page=1

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Hosted by M and Bea

Music by Gabe Jensen

Produced by Miranda Sherrell

Edited by Miranda Sherrell

Consulted by Erica Bravo and Miss S.

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Hey Fangirls! In their newest Fandom Exchange, M just HAS to talk about the budding fandom of "Dungeon and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves," AKA DAD:HAT. Bea is very much along for the ride.

fic!Club:

"Garden or Graveyard" by ShanaStoryteller

https://archiveofourown.org/works/21847510

"Say it with Mushrooms" by FoxDragon

https://archiveofourown.org/works/2757623

The fic!

The Most Sweet: "Sunlight is a Kind of Burning" by letmetellyouaboutmyfeels

https://archiveofourown.org/works/46609258

The Most Angst: "One Last Saving Throw(One Last Hail Torm)" by urisarang

https://archiveofourown.org/works/46607974

Would Only Exist in This Fandom™: "keystone" by weatheredlaw

https://archiveofourown.org/works/46544830

Cute Short Fic: "if you get lost, i'll hold your hand" by yourstrulytay

https://archiveofourown.org/works/46454194

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Have Questions? Comments? Jokes? Email M and Bea at [email protected].

Hosted by M and Bea

Music by Gabe Jensen

Produced by Miranda Sherrell

Edited by Miranda Sherrell

Consulted by Erica Bravo and Miss S.

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Hey Fangirls! In the first fic!Club episode of the season, M and Bea read your comments, analysis, and jokes on three 5+1's, or 15+3's if you will. This episode includes the ichor of monsters, humfort, marriage tattoos, hugs, finding the will to live, and much more!

fic!Club:

"Garden or Graveyard" by ShanaStoryteller

https://archiveofourown.org/works/21847510

"Say it with Mushrooms" by FoxDragon

https://archiveofourown.org/works/2757623

Previous fic!club if you'd like to read:

"Something Smart to Do" by Kianspo

https://archiveofourown.org/works/14501889?view_adult=true

"My Love Will Forever be Stronger than Stone (Don't be Afraid You are Never Alone)" by Resacon1990

https://archiveofourown.org/works/24118522

"Someone that Hates to see me Go" by Autumnhobbit

https://archiveofourown.org/works/8113246

Support M and Bea on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/fangirlsanonymous?fan_landing=true

Visit the podcast's website at https://fangirlsanonymous.com/

Have Questions? Comments? Jokes? Email M and Bea at [email protected].

Hosted by M and Bea

Music by Gabe Jensen

Produced by Miranda Sherrell

Edited by Miranda Sherrell

Consulted by Erica Bravo and Miss S.

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Hey Fangirls! In this incredibly scientific and thorough look into various types of the uncommon ships, M and Bea distill the nuances of small ships into four species: Minor Ships, Small Ships, Rarepairs, and Crack Ships.

fic!Club:

"Something Smart to Do" by Kianspo

https://archiveofourown.org/works/14501889?view_adult=true

"My Love Will Forever be Stronger than Stone (Don't be Afraid You are Never Alone)" by Resacon1990

https://archiveofourown.org/works/24118522

"Someone that Hates to see me Go" by Autumnhobbit

https://archiveofourown.org/works/8113246

Rec Corner!

Bea: "Lokabrenna" by LMPandora

https://archiveofourown.org/works/9366011

M: "Olive Branches" by pixie_rings

https://archiveofourown.org/works/43977226

Support M and Bea on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/fangirlsanonymous?fan_landing=true

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Hosted by M and Bea

Music by Gabe Jensen

Produced by Miranda Sherrell

Edited by Miranda Sherrell

Consulted by Erica Bravo and Miss S.

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Hey Fangirls! In this newest FA episode, M and Bea work on an underlying question in fandom discussion - why is it that mostly female writers don't tend to write about female characters? It's a complex situation involving society, the patriarchy, and writer's rooms.

fic!Club:

"Something Smart to Do" by Kianspo

https://archiveofourown.org/works/14501889?view_adult=true

"My Love Will Forever be Stronger than Stone (Don't be Afraid You are Never Alone)" by Resacon1990

https://archiveofourown.org/works/24118522

"Someone that Hates to see me Go" by Autumnhobbit

https://archiveofourown.org/works/8113246

Rec Corner!

Bea: "The Proper Care Of Foxes" By laiqualaurelote

https://archiveofourown.org/works/27550078

M: "Tidings of Comfort and Joy" by Xx_vergil_xX

https://archiveofourown.org/works/43723362/chapters/109947387

Referenced:

"Empty space (waves and particles)" by kathkin

https://archiveofourown.org/works/44061747

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Hosted by M and Bea

Music by Gabe Jensen

Produced by Miranda Sherrell

Edited by Miranda Sherrell

Consulted by Erica Bravo

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Hey Fangirls! In this episode, M and Bea discuss the controversy and legality of RPF - that is, Real Person/People Fic. Just what is it about celebrities, politicians, and historical figures that make people think, "I want to see this person in a situation."?

fic!Club:

"Something Smart to Do" by Kianspo

https://archiveofourown.org/works/14501889?view_adult=true

"My Love Will Forever be Stronger than Stone (Don't be Afraid You are Never Alone)" by Resacon1990

https://archiveofourown.org/works/24118522

"Someone that Hates to see me Go" by Autumnhobbit

https://archiveofourown.org/works/8113246

Rec Corner!

M: "the long way down" by Moorishflower https://archiveofourown.org/works/43183654

Bea: "Painappuru" by Icka M Chif (mischif) https://archiveofourown.org/works/13700304

Research:

https://fanlore.org/wiki/Timeline_of_RPF

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/rpf-why-people-love-write-173139443.html

https://appolsaucy.tumblr.com/post/38209037107/why-it-is-okay-to-ship-real-people-with-other-real

https://fanlore.org/wiki/Slashers_of_Silicon_Valley

https://fanlore.org/wiki/The_issue_of_real-people_fic,_slash_in_particular

https://reelrundown.com/celebrities/Real-People-FanFiction-OK-Or-Bad

https://fanlore.org/wiki/Timeline_of_RPF_Meta

https://web.archive.org/web/20160418092111/http://fandominationnet.yuku.com/topic/619/Real-Person-Fic-justification

https://fanlore.org/wiki/Because_We_Love_Our_Gods:_Mythoi,_Logoi,_and_Real_People_Slash

https://fanlore.org/wiki/RPF

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Music by Gabe Jensen

Produced by Miranda Sherrell

Edited by Miranda Sherrell

Consulted by Erica Bravo

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Hey Fangirls! In the next installment of their U.S.S. ship series, M, Bea, and podcast friend Ace, plunder the depths of the show that is "Our Flag Means Death" and scuttlebut about the loveliest of ships, Gentlebeard. Savvy?

fic!Club:

"Something Smart to Do" by Kianspo

https://archiveofourown.org/works/14501889?view_adult=true

"My Love Will Forever be Stronger than Stone (Don't be Afraid You are Never Alone)" by Resacon1990

https://archiveofourown.org/works/24118522

"Someone that Hates to see me Go" by Autumnhobbit

https://archiveofourown.org/works/8113246

Rec Corner!

"on the bed of this blue ocean" By kirkaut

https://archiveofourown.org/works/37986538 "A Night At Blackbeards's Bar and Grill" By Soft_october

https://archiveofourown.org/works/37896226

"An Affirming Journal, by EDWARD "BLACKBEARD" TEACH, Currently Aboard the REVENGE in the Year of Our Lord 1717, Having Commandeered Her from STEDE BONNET, Gentleman Pyrate" By imperfectcircle, raven (singlecrow), soupytwist, tatteredbookmark

https://archiveofourown.org/works/38294947

"Thou Makest My Heart a Bloody Mark" By tillysaysfuck

https://archiveofourown.org/works/38001811

Research

Support M and Bea on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/fangirlsanonymous?fan_landing=true

Visit the podcast's website at https://fangirlsanonymous.com/

Have Questions? Comments? Jokes? Email M and Bea at [email protected]

Hosted by M and Bea

Music by Gabe Jensen

Produced by Miranda Sherrell

Edited by Miranda Sherrell

Consulted by Erica Bravo

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Hey Fangirls! In this episode, M and Bea try to find the distinction between Betas and how they're used in fic. Who are Betas within the context of the A/B/O world? What do people generally use them for in fic? It may be stranger than you think!

fic!Club:"Something Smart to Do" by Kianspo

https://archiveofourown.org/works/14501889?view_adult=true

"My Love Will Forever be Stronger than Stone (Don't be Afraid You are Never Alone)" by Resacon1990

https://archiveofourown.org/works/24118522

"Someone that Hates to see me Go" by Autumnhobbit

https://archiveofourown.org/works/8113246

Rec Corner!

"I want your hot love (and emotion)" by Squeaky https://archiveofourown.org/works/15591912?view_adult=true

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Hosted by M and Bea

Music by Gabe Jensen

Produced by Miranda Sherrell

Edited by Miranda Sherrell

Consulted by Erica Bravo

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