Idling In The Impala | a road trip through SPN fandom and fanfiction
A podcast by and for lovers of the television show Supernatural and the fanfiction it inspires. We interview fanfic authors and creators in fandom, recommend fics, narrate podfics, and discuss the show and its characters (with a laser focus on Sam and Dean Winchester). If SPN and fanfic intersect, then we'll probably talk about it. SPNFamily, come join us in the backseat!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 75 minutes
- Episodes
- 224
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Canon Fodder - “I Wrote A Thing” Discord Channel Fic Rec Picks
Did you think Sandra and Kasey forgot about Canon Fodder? It has been more than a minute since they’ve done one, so it’s a logical assumption.
They’re bringing it back in 2024 but with a twist. The I…
(Gently) Taking Authors To Task - darali_starscream’s Double Booked
Sandra and Kasey were excited to welcome back BJ, darali_starscream on AO3, to talk about her current in-progress/posted work, Double Booked.
The Sam/Reader/Dean fic summary on AO3 reads: “A non-chr…
Listener Shout-Outs for February and March 2024
What does a podcast need? Listeners. Luckily, Sandra and Kasey have some of the best ones around. They’re spotlighting Idling in the Impala listeners in this episode. Specifically, they’re deep-divin…
Sam’s Supernatural Sexuality Spectrum
It’s taken the converging of two Supernatural podcasts, but Sandra and Kasey have finally done it. There’s a Sam-focused topic up for discussion on this episode! (Fear not, Dean lovers, the shorter b…
(Gently) Taking Authors To Task - runawaydr3amer’s Sandman ‘verse
Excerpt from runawaydr3amer’s notes on Sandman:
“This whole thing is kinky and explicit AF. It's got a good whack of angst, especially at the start, but if you take a chance on me, I promise it's als…
Ramble On Podfic - Smoke Eater
Podfic Time – “Smoke Eater” by Zeppelin_Skies
Congratulations to SPN FanFic Pond member zepskies (Zeppelin_Skies on AO3) on her “Leap Year” event win! She chose the prize to have me narrate one of her…
Enjoy a Blast from the Past during Spring Break (Outtakes)
No toes in the sand for Kasey or Sandra, but they are taking a holiday break from recording. So, Sandra compiled some outtakes from back in early 2023. Enjoy a blast from the past!
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It’s Merch Monday, Y’all, and Priding’s Back!
We’re starting our fundraiser for Pride Month way early this year! A huge thanks to Jessica, a friend of the podcast and a talented artist who created original art for us!
Now through July 1st, 2024…
Ramble On Podfic - Tell Me What's Wrong
Podfic Time – “Tell Me What’s Wrong” by ArthursKnight
Thanks to Arthur (ArthursKnight) for suggesting this rare pair fic — Ketch/Dean — of his to narrate. It’s a short little Omegaverse story with Ome…
The Rarer the Better! - Shipping with Arthur, SPN FanFic Author and Artist
Wait! What?!? An episode where Sandra and Kasey don’t focus on Sam and Dean? Yep.
Known as heavenssexiestangel on tumblr, Arthur’s bio makes it quite clear that Dean Winchester deserved better, Gadre…
Tops and Bottoms of Each Season - Breaking Down S11 Through S15
Ranking rehab??? Excuse me? Looks like Sandra and Kasey are slipping. Get comfy as they share their tops and bottoms from Seasons 11 through 15. (Other alternative episode titles: Your Bottom Is My B…
Bangs and Bingos - Sandra’s Attempt at Writing Challenges
Kasey wanted all the details on Sandra’s foray into the wild world of writing challenges in 2023. There was a lot of banging and a lot of filling. Not really. Sandra’s writing was pretty tame for her…
Mr. Sandman, Bring Me A Dreamer - Interview with runawaydr3amer, SPN FanFic Author
Kasey and Sandra are thrilled to share this lively conversation with a Wincest author who has run away with their collective hearts (and numerous marriage proposals). Known as runawaydr3amer, this fo…
The Con (Artist) Whisperer - Interview with SPN Convention Legend and Artist, Jessica
Sandra and Kasey were enthralled (and at some points verging on violence) with the SPN conventions stories regaled by their guest, Jessica. Seriously, this talented artist has some awesome convention…
Tops and Bottoms of Each Season - Breaking Down S6 Through S10
Sandra and Kasey are considering ranking rehab. The first step to recovery is admitting powerlessness over the addiction. Until they figure out the next step, there are still a bunch more episodes of…
“Sam Tops, Dean Bottoms” - How characterization, cinematic framing, and sexuality collide on Supernatural
Happy Unattached Drifter Christmas!
Sandra came across an amazing article by user frozen-delight on tumblr, with a theory that Dean is portrayed as the Female Other on Supernatural. After hearing abo…
“It was supposed to be a one shot.” - Interview with Kym, SPN FanFic Author
May the 4th be with us! Kasey is going to Comic Con Liverpool!
The world may never be the same after May 4th, 2024. Kasey is going to Comic Con Liverpool (UK, for clarification)! And they’ve got themselves a Jared photo op and autograph for the day! Join us for …
Ramble On Podfic - Branded Heart
Podfic Time – “Branded Heart” by ashtraythief
Thanks to Ash (ashtraythief) for permission to narrate this pre-series, pre-slash Sam and Dean fic. Though not set in space and no dinosaur involvement, I…
“Space and dinosaurs make everything better.” - Interview with Ash, SPN FanFic Author
Sandra and Karlee have locked up all their ashtrays in preparation for this interview with Supernatural FanFic author Ash. You may know her as ashtraythief on AO3. She is also a mod for the anonymous…