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May 10, 2020 Episode 59: Costumes of Merlin & Arthur
In today’s episode, MissSnowfox and Xan are joined by Archaeologist_D and badwolfzheel to talk about the costumes of this show, specifically Merlin and Arthur’s outfits through the seasons. Join us for roughly two hours of trying to find meaning behind these costume choices, as well as a lot of complaints about zippers.
Small warning: Due to some tech issues on the end of one of our guests, there’s occasionally a bit of an echo and some scratchy audio. We hope you’ll be able to bear with it.
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News
Podfic Bingo
After Camlann Big Bang
Resources & Links
Avaloner’s comment on Episode 39
Farfaraway site
Diane’s costume panel at COiNELOT Reincarnated
Accidental modern hipster Merlin cosplay
Archaeologist_D on AO3
Archaeologist_D on tumblr
Archaeologist_D on Livejournal
Archaeologist_D on twitter
Archaeologist_D on instagram
badwolzfheel aka Connor on tumblr
badwolfzheel on instagram
badwolfzheel on tiktok
xancredible on AO3 | tumblr | Podfic | Fanwork resources
misssnowfox on AO3 | tumblr | YouTube | Cosplay
1 hr 55 min
April 12, 2020Episode 58: Review 2×09: The Lady of the Lake
In today’s episode, MissSnowfox and Xan are joined by Amphigoury to talk about the ninth episode of season two: The Lady of the Lake. Join us for roughly two and a half hours of trying to find reason in what any of these characters are doing.
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News
Merlin Canon Fest 2020 Schedule
ACBB Camp Nano
Merlin RPF
Scruffy Pendragon Fest
Statistics
First aired 21 Nov 2009
2 female characters (with lines)
1 main cast (Gwen)
1 minor cast (Freya)
5 male characters (with lines)
5 main cast (Arthur, Merlin, Gaius, Uther)
1 supporting cast (Halig)
Enemy/Monster of the week: Bastet
Freya dies
Archaeologist_D’s comment on Episode 55
Episode 2×09 on the Merlin Fandom Wiki
Tex on LJ
Tex on AO3
Remembering Tex
Amphigoury on tumblr
Amphigoury on AO3
Amphigoury on LiveJournal
Amphigoury on Deviantart
Amphigoury on Pillowfort
Amphigoury on twitter
Amphigoury on Twitch
BRACELET WATCH
And like the cycle of the year, we begin again by katherynfromphilly
xancredible on AO3 | tumblr | Podfic | Fanwork resources
misssnowfox on AO3 | tumblr | YouTube | Cosplay
2 hr 39 min
March 15, 2020Episode 57: Fanfiction: Epic Fics
In today’s episode, MissSnowfox and Momo are joined by Ruth and Michelle from the Destiny and Chicken Podcast to talk about Epic fanfiction! We get into yet another argument about what even IS an epic fic, and then finally discuss their merits.
The episode is just over 2h 15min, long but given that we’re all practicing our social distancing now, we probably should’ve made it longer.
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News
Out of the Auditary
Finish that Fic, Merlin!
Merthur Glomp Fest
Resources
Destiny and Chicken Podcast
Ruth on Twitter
Ruth on tumblr
Michelle on Twitter
Michelle on tumblr
Archaeologist_D’s comment on Episode 54
Epic Fics on Fanlore
Statistics
(as of the middle of January 2020)
Filtered for works that have more 99.999 words in the Merlin (TV) fandom tag
Top 5 Epic fics by wordcount
Broken Rose, by toothless – 661,079 words
Twisted Fate, by WoodlandGoddess1 – 405,211 words
“All I’ve Ever Wanted is You”, by kesmith – 399,779 words
A Bird of Paradise, by versaphile – 354,326 words
Glassglow, by ShangnySun – 334,976 words
Top 5 Epic fics by kudos
The Student Prince, by FayJay – 145,222 words | 15,367 Kudos | Podfic by FayJay
And like the cycle of the year, we begin again, by katherynfromphilly – 207,671 words | 7,683 Kudos
A Modern Manservant, by Mamalazzer – 112,645 words | 7,544 Kudos
Emrys Ascending, by trichsterity – 110,864 words | 7,361 Kudos
We Are All Diamonds, by Footloose – 134,304 words | 3,975 Kudos
Top 5 Epic fics by comments
Rend & Rebuild, by toothless – 103,598 words | 2,178 Comments
The Student Prince, by FayJay – 145,222 words | 2,142 Comments | Podfic by FayJay
Frayed, by Pelydryn – 226,785 words | 1,952 Comments
And like the cycle of the year, we begin again, by katherynfromphilly – 207,671 words | 1,948 comments
A Bird of Paradise, by versaphile – 354,326 words | 1,564 Comments
Oldest Epic Fic on AO3
The Student Prince, by FayJay – 145,222 words | Published on June 3, 2010 | Podfic by FayJay
Newest Epic Fic on AO3 (as of Jan 26, 2020)
Moonfall Empire, by Alice_I_Clovis – 174,699 words | Published on January 6, 2020
Recs & Mentioned Fanworks
Arcane Asylum by new_kate, Podfic by sophinisba
There Are No Gays in Football, by Malu_3
Coffeeshop Muffins, by skellerbvvt | Podfic by momo
Loaded March, by Footloose | Podfic by EchoDeltaNine
May I Love You, by MissSnowFox
Credits
Merlisten theme music composed by side_steppings
News music by Mansardian on freesound.org
Interview/Talkback quote music: Monkeys Spinning Monkeys by Kevin MacLeod on freesoung.org
Manip for the cover by brolinskeep, Cover by momo
momotastic on AO3 | tumblr | Podfic | (Pod)Fic updates
misssnowfox on AO3 | tumblr | YouTube | Cosplay
2 hr 17 min
February 16, 2020Episode 56: Review 2×08: The Sins of the Father
In today’s episode, MissSnowfox and Momo are joined by two returning guests to talk about the eighth episode of season two: The Sins of the Father. Join us for nearly 3h of asking the real questions about Morgause’s parentage and whether that really was Ygraine.
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News
After Camlann Big Bang
Camelot Remix
Merthur Glompfest
Statistics
First aired 14 Nov 2009
4 female characters (with lines)
3 main cast (Morgana, Gwen, Morgause)
1 minor cast (Ygraine)
6 male characters (with lines)
5 main cast (Arthur, Merlin, Gaius, Uther, Leon)
1 supporting cast (Geoffrey of Monmouth)
Enemy/Monster of the week: Morgause
No one relevant dies
Gillian’s comment on Episode 54
Episodes 2×08 on the Merlin Fandom Wiki
Character Analysis: Morgana
Archaeologist_D on AO3
Archaeologist_D on tumblr
Archaeologist_D on Livejournal
ueberdemnebelmeer on tumblr
ueberdemnebelmeer on AO3
momotastic on AO3 | tumblr | Podfic | Fanwork resources
misssnowfox on AO3 | tumblr | YouTube | Cosplay
2 hr 47 min
January 19, 2020 Episode 55: Fanart Part 1
In today’s episode, MissSnowfox and Momo are joined by Amphigoury, Altocello, and Brolinskeep to talk about fanart! This is the first part of a two-parter (because we have a lot more to talk about than we thought……..), and it includes some “definition” of different types of fanart, talking about resources, and airing a whole list of grievances and pet-peeves surrounding the treatment of fanart and artists in fandom.
The episode is just under 2.5h long, which is honestly a miracle job of editing work by Rox because none of us can shut up.
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News
Merlin RPF Prompt Fest 2020
Merthur Glomp Fest
Fanwork Comment Writing Month
Resources
altocello on AO3
altocello on tumblr
altocello on twitter
altocello on pillowfort
altocello on deviantart
altocello on dreamwidth
altocello on instagram
Amphigoury on tumblr
Amphigoury on AO3
Amphigoury on LiveJournal
Amphigoury on Deviantart
Amphigoury on Pillowfort
Amphigoury on twitter
Amphigoury on Twitch
brolinskeep on tumblr
brolinskeep on instagram
brolinskeep on AO3
Brolinskeep on twitter
Brolinskeep on YouTube
Archaeologist_D’s comment on Episode 52
Merlisten Episode on Crossovers and Fusions
Far Far Away Site/Merlin’s Keep
deheerkonijn’s reference sheet mostly filled out for Arthur/Bradley
original tumblr request for deheerkonijn’s reference sheet project
archive.org
avalon anon
Merlin Reverse Big Bang
Paper Legends Merlin Big Bang
After Camlann Merlin Big Bang
Merlin Art Telephone Game
Mentioned Fanworks
gfeather’s composition for altocello’s art Moonlit Floor
gfeather’s composition for pen_rabbit’s Harmonia Mundi
Camelot Nine-Nine Video by Brolinskeep
Credits
Merlisten theme music composed by side_steppings
News music by Mansardian on freesound.org
Interview/Talkback quote music: Monkeys Spinning Monkeys by Kevin MacLeod on freesoung.org
Magic String Spell for Fandom History on freesoung.org
Manip for the cover by brolinskeep, Cover by momo
momotastic on AO3 | tumblr | Podfic | (Pod)Fic updates
misssnowfox on AO3 | tumblr | YouTube | Cosplay
1 hr 35 min
December 22, 2019Episode 54: Review 2×07: The Witchfinder
In today’s episode, MissSnowfox and Momo talk about the seventh episode of season two: The Witchfinder. Join us for over 2.5h of headcanons, amazement at Charles Dance’s talent and Aredian’s incredible one-liners.
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News
Merthur collaborative playlist
Merthur Kiss Fest
Discord: Merlin Network
Statistics
First aired 7 Nov 2009
6 female characters (with lines)
2 main cast (Morgana, Gwen)
4 peasant women without a name
7 male characters (with lines)
5 main cast (Arthur, Merlin, Gaius, Uther, Leon)
2 supporting cast (Aredian + apothecarian)
Enemy/Monster of the week: Aredian
Aredian accidentally kills himself
Amphigoury’s comment on Episode 51
Archaeologist_D’s comment on episode 51
Episodes 2×07 on the Merlin Fandom Wiki
How to play Merlisten Bingo
momotastic on AO3 | tumblr | Podfic | Fanwork resources
misssnowfox on AO3 | tumblr | YouTube | Cosplay
1 hr 44 min
November 24, 2019Episode 53: Character Study Male Villains in Season 1
In today’s episode, MissSnowfox and Momo are joined by Connor to talk about the male villains of the first series of Merlin.
Join us for two hours and 15 minutes of a lot of giggling, a bunch of tangents that got cut from the final product, a healthy dose of appreciation of just what a ridiculous villain Kanen really was, and many other things.
Please note that the episode starts with a slightly startling noise of someone knocking something over :).
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News
BBC Merlin on Netflix
Finish that fic, Merlin!
Merlin Holidays
Winterknights schedule
Winterknights pinch hitters wanted
Resources
badwolzfheel aka Connor on tumblr
badwolfzheel on instagram
Amphigoury’s fanart recs for Episode 50 (Mergana)
Amphigoury’s find of the missing Mergana graphic
Archaeologist_D’s comment on Episode 48
Statistics
AO3 stats as of 15 November 2019
Valiant
172 works tagged with “Valiant (Merlin)”
3 tagged ships: Merlin/Valiant (12 works) ; Morgana/Valiant (4 works) ; Arthur/Valiant (2 works)
Edwin
109 works tagged with “Edwin Muirden”
3 tagged ships: Merlin/Edwin (12 works) ; Edwin/Morgana (2 works) ; Edwin/Ygraine (1 work)
Aulfric
20 works tagged with “Aulfric (Merlin)”
No tagged ships
Kanen
28 works tagged with “Kanen (Merlin)”
Tagged ships: Merlin/Kanen (1 work)
Tauren
17 works tagged with “Tauren (Merlin)”
No tagged ships
Recs & Mentioned Fanworks
The Student Prince by FayJay | Podfic by FayJay
The Long Way Home by Polomonkey
In Spite of Everything, the Stars by Polomonkey, Podfic by momotastic
Credits
Merlisten theme music composed by side_steppings
News music by Mansardian on freesound.org
Interview/Talkback quote music: Monkeys Spinning Monkeys by Kevin MacLeod on freesoung.org
Manip for the cover by brolinskeep, Cover by momo
momotastic on AO3 | tumblr | Podfic | Fanwork resources | (Pod)fic recs
misssnowfox on AO3 | tumblr | YouTube | Cosplay
2 hr 15 min
October 20, 2019Episode 52: Review 2×06: Beauty and the Beast Part 2
In today’s episode, MissSnowfox and Momo talk about the second part of the series two mid-season two-parter, “Beauty and the Beast.” There’s appreciation of Arthur’s characterisation, and no appreciation for the way this show makes fun of victims of sexual assault.
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News
Maryluis’ Merlin Fanart Calendar 2020
Gwaine Fest
Merlin/Merthur spotify playlist
Please let us know if you find the news section useful or if we can cut this segment.
Statistics
First aired 31 Oct 2009
3 female characters (with lines)
2 main cast (Morgana, Gwen)
1 supporting cast (Troll!Catrina)
6 male characters (with lines)
5 main cast (Arthur, Merlin, Gaius, Uther, Leon)
1 supporting cast (Jonas)
Enemy/Monster of the week: Troll!Catrina, Jonas
Arthur kills Troll!Catrina & Jonas
Resources
Ruby’s comment on Episode 49
Episodes 2×05 & 2×06 on the Merlin Fandom Wiki
Sexual Assault of Men Played for Laughs, a video essay by Pop Culture Detective
Indulgence, by allofuswithwings, Podfic by MissSnowFox
A Chance To Let Go by PlaneJane, Podfic by EosRose [the one with the hug that never was]
Credits
Merlisten theme music composed by side_steppings
News music by Mansardian on freesound.org
Interview/Talkback quote music: Monkeys Spinning Monkeys by Kevin MacLeod on freesoung.org
Manip for the cover by brolinskeep, Cover by momo
momotastic on AO3 | tumblr | Podfic | Fanwork resources
misssnowfox on AO3 | tumblr | YouTube | Cosplay
1 hr 18 min
September 29, 2019Episode 51: Review 2×05: Beauty and the Beast Part 1
In today’s episode, MissSnowfox and Momo talk about the first part of the series two mid-season two-parter, “Beauty and the Beast.” There’s discussion about historical accuracy (as per usual), delight over Anthony Head’s acting choices (as per usual), Arthur wardrobe appreciation (as per usual), and a lot of laughter (as per usual)!
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News
Winter Knights Sign ups
Merlin Canon Fest
Merlin Fanfic Quotes
Statistics
First aired 24 Oct 2009
2 female character (with lines)
1 main cast (Morgana)
1 supporting cast (Troll!Catrina)
5 male characters (with lines)
4 main cast (Arthur, Merlin, Gaius, Uther)
1 supporting cast (Jonas)
Enemy/Monster of the week: Troll!Catrina, Jonas
Resources
Elirwen’s comment on Episode 39
Episodes 2×05 & 2×06 on the Merlin Wiki
Credits
Merlisten theme music composed by side_steppings
News music by Mansardian on freesound.org
Interview/Talkback quote music: Monkeys Spinning Monkeys by Kevin MacLeod on freesoung.org
Manip for the cover by brolinskeep, Cover by momo
momotastic on AO3 | tumblr | Podfic | (Pod)Fic updates
misssnowfox on AO3 | tumblr | YouTube | Cosplay
1 hr 11 min
August 25, 2019Episode 50: Merlin/Morgana
In today’s episode, MissSnowFox and momo are joined by Lulu and Supercalvin to talk about Merlin/Morgana, the palest ship of them all.
The episode is about 2h and 10min long, and features a bunch of headcanons and thoughts on their dynamic as a couple, both in modern AUs and canon fics. Also to be found in this episode: An important announcement regarding future Merlisten episodes!
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News:
Merthur Touch Fest
Kinkalot
After Camlann Big Bang
Resources
Ruby’s comment on the Talkback Special
Lulu on tumblr
Lulu’s Merlin Discord
Supercalvin’s tumblr
Supercalvin on AO3
Supercalvin’s Merthur rec blog
Statistics
[Taken on July 18, 2019]
Disclaimer: The works listed below (especially the ones in the Top 3 categories) are Mergana works by the best estimation of momo, who compiled the stats. Momo checked the summaries, tags, and author’s notes to determine if these fics looked like they actually focused on Mergana as a pairing, or at least gave the pairing a central role, rather than treat them as background decoration. If any of the listed fics aren’t Mergana works by the estimate of a Mergana shipper, we apologise for the error.
Top 5 by Kudos
Were You Looking For A Lost Magical Kingdom In That Wardrobe by Netgirl_Y2k
760 Kudos
Emrys the Dragon by AkseeDragon
547 Kudos
The Nightmare’s End by eurydice72
519 Kudos
Child of Old, Soldier of New by FiraBloom
452 Kudos
The Complete Gaydar Malfunction by cheese
391 Kudos
Top 5 by Comments
The Rising of Merlin by Teekalin
194 comments
Them Gods Gonna Hurt You, Son by Skellerbvvt
192 Comments
Bound by Fate by Araminia16
134 Comments
Child of Old, Soldier of New by FiraBloom
82 Comments
A Change of Destiny by wrigglesworth59
78 Comments
Oldest
Lick your cigarette, then kiss me by waketosleep
Published 15 Nov 2009
Newest
Unexpected Date by kessilover
Posted 16 July 2019
Longest
Bound by Fate by Araminia16
293,912 words
Shortest
Pale Sinew by sabriel75
30 words
Mentioned Fanworks/Recs
Paralyzed | edited by terrilyn88
I loved and I lost you | edited by AnneSoshi
How did we get here | edited by AnneSoshi
Clarity | edited by xfoxyamanda11
I can’t escape from you | edited by ilikeyou31x
watch me burn | edited by ilikeyou31x
so here we go again | edited by aloroha
Kessilover’s Mergana tag on tumblr
a lonelier version of you by helloearthlings
The Snow Must Go On by Polomonkey
Homecoming by Elveatas
Were You Looking For A Lost Magical Kingdom In That Wardrobe by Netgirl_Y2K
The Nightmare’s End by eurydice72
Thirteen Kisses Before the End by keppy0xy
September 10th 1943 by jungle_ride
Surprise! by AJsRandom
The curious case of Merlin and Morgana by kessilover
Out of Darkness by MildeAmasoj
No more games by eurydice72
strange addictions by glim
Flowers For A Ghost by mango22
A moment of hesitation by kessilover
A Prison Around Our Wrists by jaqtkd
Credits
Merlisten theme music composed by side_steppings
News music by Mansardian on freesound.org
Interview/Talkback quote music: Monkeys Spinning Monkeys by Kevin MacLeod on freesoung.org
Manip for the cover by brolinskeep, Cover by momo
momotastic on AO3 | tumblr | Podfic | (Pod)Fic updates
misssnowfox on AO3 | tumblr | YouTube | Cosplay
1 hr 1 min

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