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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. 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!

    55 min.

  2. 27 mei

    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.

    49 min.

  3. 13 mei

    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!

    57 min.

  4. 29 apr

    Be the fanfic reader you want to see in the world

    Join Emily and Vee as they take a trip on a magic carpet through comments, kudos, and all the things that make up the fanfic reading rainbow. They also dive into some of the ways readers can help keep fanfic spaces like AO3 safe and fun for readers and writers alike.  Topics include: Fanfic, TikTok, Wattpad, The Pitt, Heated Rivalry  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: The sex ed bakeshop I am in your walls on Reddit Our episode on writing fanfiction a guide to fanfictions: where and how to find good fanfics — by i read this and that How to find and read Fanfiction: Beginner Tips for navigating Archive of Our Own (AO3) by AliceTheGamedev Fan Fiction: How to (and why you SHOULD) read fan fic by Johanna Draper Carlso An AO3 Algorithm Would be Horrible, Actually by Kelly Martinez How fan fiction went mainstream by Danielle Hewitt and Noel King The Rec Center Someone keeps accusing fanfiction authors of writing their fic with AI, and nobody knows why by Adi Robertson The Endless Appetite for Fanfiction by Elizabeth Minkel OFMD Rareships Bluesky Vee's fic reader flowchart and tips from listeners on Bluesky Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design.

    55 min.

  5. 15 apr

    The One Direction to hockey RPF pipeline with Sacha Judd

    On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily discuss all things RPF with fandom writer and researcher Sacha Judd. Sacha talks about her journey across fandoms and the inherent eroticism of smashing your paper dolls together. Plus, Vee and Emily put out an official call for cohost RPF (which Emily may or may not start writing). Sources from today's ep: Our RPF episode The RPF Question by Sacha Judd Tinhat on Fanlore Lucy Dacus on Las Culturistas Everyone is wrong about M/M except me by Allegra Rosenberg Formula 1: Drive to Survive on Wikipedia The Seattle Kraken embraced thirsty ‘BookTok’ hockey romance videos. It backfired. by Daysia Tolentino Everything Breaks at Scale - Beyond Tellerrand May '22 by Sacha Judd You can find out more about Sacha here. Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design. Thank you Ollie for editing our sound!

    54 min.

  6. 1 apr

    This podcast ep was inspired by [insert Hozier lyric here]

    Join Emily and Vee as they discuss all the ways the music inspires and influences fanfiction, from authors incorporating lyrics into their stories to titles inspired by Hozier and Taylor Swift. Plus, Vee introduces their idea for a Jurassic Park drag number, and Emily begs the listeners to help make it happen.   Topics include: Songfic, music, playlists, 8tracks  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: Rule 63 on Wikipedia 4chan on Wikipedia Our episode on Filk Songfic on Fanlore Our episode with Freya Marske 8tracks on Wikipedia Social Media AU on Fanlore Parallel Lines by Kings of Convenience I Believe by Caroline Polachek What songs have the biggest grip on AO3 writers? by Josepthunder on the AO3 subreddit I found AO3 fic titles for every lyric of Sugar, We're Goin' Down by Fall Out Boy by Red the Mudkip on Youtube The Postal Service Songs & Fic Titles by sprinklecipher on Tumblr My Immortal (Harry Potter story) on Fanlore Get Him Back ★ Edward Teach (+ Stede Bonnet) | OFMD by mxltinfinityx on Youtube Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design. Thank you Ollie for editing our sound!

    53 min.

  7. 18 mrt

    WTF is up with ATYD and other hot takes with Elizabeth Minkel

    On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily chat with returning guest Elizabeth Minkel about the latest trends in fanfiction, including the book deal for "All the Young Dudes," the Heated Rivalry of it all, and Fansplaining's new look. Sources from today's ep: "All The Young Dudes getting published?" from the Harry Potter fanfiction subreddit Remus/Sirius on Fanlore Marauders on Fanlore Our interview with fandom law scholar Marc Greenberg, Esq. "Agents Are Looking for the Next Heated Rivalry on Fanfic Sites" by Jasmine Vojdani "The Endless Appetite for Fanfiction" by Elizabeth Minkel "Heated Rivalry's Author Clears Up The Claim It Started As Marvel Fanfic" by Dylan Kickham "Girls Who Love Boys Who Love Boys: When did everyone start fujoing out?" by E. Alex Jung Fansplaining.com The Rec Center You can find out about Elizabeth's projects here. Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design.

    59 min.

  8. 4 mrt

    Into the Pit: SuperWhoLock's Lasting Influence on Transformative Fandom

    Join Emily and Vee as they plumb the depths of SuperWhoLock, the infamous fandom phenomenon that still strikes fear into the hearts of Tumblr users far and wide. They discuss the great convergence of Supernatural, Dr. Who, and Sherlock fans and the effect each show had on transformative fan works. Plus, Emily delivers another report from the Supernatural trenches.  Topics include: SuperWhoLock, Supernatural, Dr. Who, Sherlock 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: Dead batteries on urban dictionary  I'll be in my bunk on TV Tropes SuperWhoLock on Fanlore Tumblr creation date finder by Tumblr memories SuperWhoLock generator by lokilover1578 Queerbaiting on Fanlore [Sherlock Fandom] A Not-So-Short History of #TJLC, the Conspiracy Theory That Divided a Fandom from the r/HobbyDrama subreddit The Johnlock Conspiracy on Fanlore Johnlock meta and authorial intent in Sherlock fandom: Affirmational or transformational? by Melissa A. Hofmann 11 Years Ago, BBC's Sherlock Betrayed Fans With An Infamous Decision That Killed The Show by Adrienne Tyler Mishapocalypse on Fanlore DashCon on Wikipedia An Ode to Ten Years of Superwholock by Maddie Agne Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design.

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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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