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Welcome to Mind the Tags, where we talk about the history and evolution of fanfiction. Join Emily and Vee as they dive into a new fanfiction topic each episode and interview authors, researchers, journalists, and fans. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MindtheTags

  1. hace 4 d

    Kailey Delayne is bringing you artisanal, homegrown smut

    On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily interview Kailey Delayne, a sex and pleasure educator who also hosts erotic fan fiction competitions. Kailey shares her favorite things about reading smut out loud in breweries throughout Philadelphia and why eroticism can be such a powerful tool in today's world.   Sources from today's ep: Kailey's website EFFC's Instagram Your Empowered Sexuality!  Our episode with author Tara  spagslag's Instagram The Sex Ed Bakeshop Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design.

  2. 5 ago

    Wake up and smell the Roddenberries

    Join Emily and Vee as they dive into the fascinating life and career of Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek. Vee does their very best to tell a coherent story despite Emily's frequent screaming. The cohosts discuss how Roddenberry's legacy of fan interaction can inspire future showrunners. Topics include: Star Trek, Kirk/Spock, zines, conventions, Gene Roddenberry Want to support Mind the Tags? Sign up for our Patreon! Have ideas for the pod? Email us at mindthetagsofficial@gmail.com. Sources from today's ep: Crossover on Fanlore Can We Talk About the Mail? I’ve Been Dying to Talk About the Mail by gayfranzkafka AO3 Ship Stats 2026 by centreoftheselights Gene Roddenberry on Wikipedia How Gene Roddenberry Stayed Connected to Fandom Through Letters by Maria Jose and John Tenuto Our Kirk/Spock episode Kirk/Spock on Wikipedia How are Spock and Kirk straight? on Reddit Roddenberry commenting on Kirk/Spock on Reddit The Roddenberry Footnote on Fanlore Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design.

  3. 22 jul

    "There's milk in this cookie!" with fic author and AI detective T

    On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee, Emily, and special guest T explore the growing intersection fanfiction and generative AI. T discusses a project he worked on to identify AI in fics across multiple fandoms, the repercussions of sharing those findings, and how writers and readers can respond to AI in the future.   Sources from today's ep: Fandom Has a Generative AI Problem document 2026 Heated Rivalry AI Accusations and Fanfiction Harassment Controversy on Fanlore Calling All Marcus Chens, Martinezes, Thornes, Mayas, Vances, Old Man Tibers on Reddit Heated Rivalry is at the Center of Fanfic’s AI Reckoning by Kayti Burt for Fansplaining Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design.

  4. 8 jul

    V fast, E furious with This Week in Fandom History

    On this special crossover episode, Emily and Vee and joined by - wouldn't you know it - Emily and V, the cohosts of This Week in Fandom History! We talk about the fandoms that shaped us (looking at you, Ducktales), fanfiction we love, and the possibility that one of us might be a reincarnated passenger from the Titanic.  Sources from today's ep:  V's epic Hunger Games companion book The American Girl Doll anthology Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design.

  5. 24 jun

    Anne Rice's vampires don't sparkle

    Join Emily and Vee as they explore the fascinating career of Anne Rice, from her Vampire Chronicles to the Jesus-y stuff. Emily details Anne's problematic relationship to fanfiction, which culminated in the infamous "Spec Writer Massacre." Warning: at least a third of this episode is giggling about Bryan Fuller's pride month posts on Instagram.  Topics include: Anne Rice, Vampires, Interview with the Vampire, Lestat, fanfiction Want to support Mind the Tags? Sign up for our Patreon! Have ideas for the pod? Email us at mindthetagsofficial@gmail.com. Sources from today's ep: QUEER LOVE! brought to you by Bryan Fuller Flop House Mini 152 - Pride Whump on Fanlore What exactly is whump? on Reddit White Wedding by Kathleen J. Woods Anne Rice on The Vampire Chronicles Wiki Tom Cruise IWTV thread on Reddit Anne Rice interview about gender Interview with Anne Rice about creating Lestat Anne Rice on identity, gender, faith, and writing IWTV on Reddit alt.books.anne-rice on Fanlore Anne Rice’s war on fanfiction: The Spec Writer Massacre by shasha not sasha Where has Anne Rice fanfiction gone? on Croatoan Fanfic Spec Writer Massacre on Fanlore Our episode with Marc Greenberg, Esq on copyright and fanfiction How fan fiction is conquering the internet and shooting up book charts by metrowebukmetro The Sleeping Beauty Quartet on Wikipedia Happy pride to Louis and Lestat   Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design.

  6. 10 jun

    To the sausage machine! With OTW volunteers Elin and Brian

    On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily are joined by two volunteers from the Organization for Transformative Works (OTW), Elin (Communications committee) and Brian (Accessibility, Design, and Technology committee). Elin and Brian share their experiences as volunteers and some of their favorite things about AO3, from its founding in 2008 to its debut as a Alpha in 2026. Plus, just how MANY subtances can be used as lube?   Sources from today's ep: Committees of the OTW International Fanworks Day on Fanlore Skins and Archive Interface Tumblr x AO3 on Fanlore Tumblr post about Tumblr x AO3 Spambot Comments on AO3 Spotlight on Omegaverse at AO3 AO3 is Exiting Open Beta! Archive Roadmap 2013 Our episode with Carley, fanfic translator and author Donate to the OTW Volunteer at the OTW Sign up for the OTW newsletter OTW code on Github THE SAUSAGE MACHINE Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design. Thank you Ollie for editing our sound!

  7. 27 may

    Get out your vore, Shakespeare

    Join Emily and Vee as they discuss all the ways in which literature has inspired fanfiction, from tropes and characters to Shakespearean style. Plus, Vee starts a "Get Our Your Vore" campaign, Emily throws serious shade on Odysseus, and they both struggle to pronounce Richard Siken's name for a full minute.  Topics include: Literature, Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Poetry Want to support Mind the Tags? Sign up for our Patreon! Have ideas for the pod? Email us at mindthetagsofficial@gmail.com. Sources from today's ep: MerMay on Instagram Vore on Fanlore Our episode about fanart The Allusionist podcast Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design.

  8. 13 may

    Alexandra Romanoff mmmbopped her way through fandom and you can too

    On this episode of Mind the Tags, Emily is joined by author and fandom journalist Alexandra Romanoff. Zan discusses her recent article about fanfiction in Vogue and her favorite things about writing in fandom communities. Plus, Emily and Zan take a trip to AO3land! Sources from today's ep: The Fan Fiction That Made Me a Writer by Alexandra Romanoff Devil Angel from the The Hanson Fan Fiction Archive Vacation Self by Alexandra Romanoff  Zan's website Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design. Thank you Ollie for editing our sound!

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Welcome to Mind the Tags, where we talk about the history and evolution of fanfiction. Join Emily and Vee as they dive into a new fanfiction topic each episode and interview authors, researchers, journalists, and fans. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MindtheTags

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    mindthetagsofficial
  • Años en activo
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodios
    48
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
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    Mind the Tags