Saving People, Queering Things

Another day, another instance of Sam & Dean disrupting the natural order, as they work a case where it seems the local reapers are all on vacation. Join hosts Noah and Sam while they discuss the brother’s different approaches to hunting (research vs street smarts!) and all the ways in which the writers did Pamela dirty.

With fandom, turns out it's just the same shit, different century. Join August for a special episode with guest host, artist, and scholar Valerie Gritsch where we discuss on the power of fandom! We'll dive into the origins of modern fan communities (thanks Star Trek), how fandom spaces have become sacred to the many who inhabit them, and what it's like as we try and ascend to an era with more inclusivity and the death of cringe.

SPOILER ALERT: This episode briefly discusses elements of the series finale of Supernatural.

CONTENT WARNING: Discussions on disability, mental health, and suicide.

EPISODE NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to August, our main host's, name change. Please pardon any in episode usage of their former name.

Find us online at queeringthingspodcast.com!

Explore Val's work on her website, valeriegritsch.com!

For more SPN'verse podcasting, follow the Pod Squad's new series on The Winchesters, Wayward Parents, at waywardparentspodcast.tumblr.com!

This show contains content and discussions that may be inappropriate for those under 18. Listen with discretion.

Dean discussing literary classics in a strip club? It’s more likely than you think! Join Noah, Abigail, Elayna, and friends/fellow podcasters Hannah and Beth (of the show Raising Perdition) for the infamous “siren episode”! We dig into how casually cool Sam is with the idea of his brother hooking up with a dude, the season four descent of the brother’s distrust of one another, and how Dean just 404 errors in the face of people flirting with him. This episode discusses Season 4, Episode 14: Sex and Violence, through the theme of Vices. 

Find us online at queeringthingspodcast.com! 

Find links to Hannah and Beth’s podcast, Raising Perdition, and more, at linktr.ee/raisingperdition! 

For more SPN'verse podcasting, follow the Pod Squad's new series on The Winchesters, Wayward Parents, at waywardparentspodcast.tumblr.com!

This show contains content and discussions that may be inappropriate for those under 18. Listen with discretion.

It's a sibling duo extravaganza this week, as hosts Abigail, Sam, and Noah are joined once again by Theo, for four former homeschoolers' hot takes on Sam and Dean's messed up public school education. This heavy SPN episode may try to disguise itself as Dean in a silly pair of gym shorts, but that doesn't stop us from having honest discussions about the impacts of bullying, how Dean feels more comfortable being neglected, and how educators who care can truly change a young person's (especially Sam Winchester's) life.

This episode discusses Season 4, Episode 13: After School Special, through the theme of Neglect.

Content warnings for this episode:

Find us online at queeringthingspodcast.com!

For more SPN'verse podcasting, follow the Pod Squad's new series on The Winchesters, Wayward Parents, at waywardparentspodcast.tumblr.com!

This show contains content and discussions that may be inappropriate for those under 18. Listen with discretion.

Will Noah have the gift of prophecy with this week’s predications? Join him, Elayna, and Abigail as they find out! There’s a talk on tarot symbolism, how we love when witchy Sam enters the chat, and we discuss how Dean is DEFINITELY into Bears. 😅 This episode discusses Season 4, Episode 12: Criss Angel is a Douchebag, through the theme of Desire.

Content warnings for this episode:

Find us online at queeringthingspodcast.com! 

For more SPN'verse podcasting, follow the Pod Squad's new series on The Winchesters, Wayward Parents, at waywardparentspodcast.tumblr.com!

This show contains content and discussions that may be inappropriate for those under 18. Listen with discretion.

It’s a sibling special this week as Abigail and Sam get together for a deep dive into this VERY layered episode and how it examines family trauma. Hear them talk about the canon’s blurring line between humans and monsters, and find out their exact opposite reactions to how they’d handle being stuck in a horror movie scenario. 

This episode discusses Season 4, Episode 11: Family Remains, through the theme of Temptation. 

Find us online at queeringthingspodcast.com! 

For more SPN'verse podcasting, follow the Pod Squad's new series on The Winchesters, Wayward Parents, at waywardparentspodcast.tumblr.com!

This show contains content and discussions that may be inappropriate for those under 18. Listen with discretion.

Noah, Abigail and Elayna welcome back guest host Renny to talk about a favorite episode through a favorite theme. First we LOL as we talk about awkward Winchester car rides, Abigail's angelic gay awakening, and Noah being a Bobby/Pamela truther. Then we get serious for a discussion on the power of free will, and remind our listeners (the way Anna reminded Dean) that no one has to go through hard times alone.

This episode discusses Season 4, Episode 10: Heaven & Hell, through the theme of Faith.

Find us online at queeringthingspodcast.com!

Learn more about Elayna's book (a queer YA fantasy novel in verse) at stillthestars.com!

For more SPN'verse podcasting, follow the Pod Squad's new series on The Winchesters, Wayward Parents, at waywardparentspodcast.tumblr.com!

This show contains content and discussions that may be inappropriate for those under 18. Listen with discretion.

Is it Cas? Is *he* the drama? Join Abigail & Noah as they discuss the return of “Mystery Spot!Sam”, the parallels between how the brothers handle losing each other, and debate if crossroad demons should unionize. This episode discusses Season 4, Episode 9: I Know What You Did Last Summer, through the theme of Grace. 

Learn more about Elayna's book (a queer YA fantasy novel in verse) at stillthestars.com! 

Find us online at queeringthingspodcast.com! 

For more SPN'verse podcasting, follow the Pod Squad's new series on The Winchesters, Wayward Parents, at twitter.com/waywardparents!

This show contains content and discussions that may be inappropriate for those under 18. Listen with discretion.

Be careful what you wish for with this week’s episode. Join Noah, Sam, and Elayna for a chat about a town driven mad with jealous wishes, the relatability of a Teddy bear’s existential crisis, and to finally get some truth from Dean about his time in hell and what he can remember.

This episode discusses Season 4, Episode 8: Wishful Thinking, through the theme of Jealousy.

Read Abigail's Fic, "no win scenario" at archiveofourown.org/works/42301710/chapters/106220604

Read Elayna's Fic, "Clearest Blue" at archiveofourown.org/works/42291495/chapters/106192803

Buy Elayna's Queer YA Fantasy Book at stillthestars.com

Find us online at queeringthingspodcast.com!

For more SPN'verse podcasting, follow the Pod Squad's new series on The Winchesters, Wayward Parents, at twitter.com/waywardparents!

This show contains content and discussions that may be inappropriate for those under 18. Listen with discretion.

Happy Halloween from the Queering Things team! Abigail, Noah, Sam, and Elayna are joined by beloved guest host KJ for a dive into this appropriately witchy episode. Come for the funny chat about our fave past Halloween costumes and stay for the squad basically writing out Sam's best man at Dean/Cas's wedding even though Sam and Cas met *checks notes* five minutes ago. Smamford strikes again and we add more evidence for Trans!Dean to the vault in this end of spooky month spectacular!

This episode discusses Season 4, Episode 7: It's The Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester, through the theme of Loyalty.

Find KJ online at linktr.ee/SupernaturalOpinionsPodcast.

Read Abigail's Fic, "no win scenario" at archiveofourown.org/works/42301710/chapters/106220604.

Find us online at queeringthingspodcast.com! 

For more SPN'verse podcasting, follow the Pod Squad's new series on The Winchesters, Wayward Parents, at twitter.com/waywardparents!

This show contains content and discussions that may be inappropriate for those under 18. Listen with discretion.