In Defense of Fandom

Sadie obviously spends a lot of time on this podcast, and it shows through in every way. Great guests, great topics, great editing.

After listening to bonus episode three and then episode one of In Defence of Fandom, I’m hooked! My own Supernatural experience is similar and doing to Sadie’s experience. It started out as my husband’s show because it was too scary for me, haha! I began to watch more episodes with him after season four but it wasn’t until March 2023 that we binge watched every episode of Supernatural. And then I found the rabbit hole of the SPN family! I started selling my art this year as a way to save up for for the convention in DC. I earned enough for two gold passes! And was inspired to go all in by the people I met and the friends I made. I listened to the bonus episode first after seeing a story on Instagram about an art competition for the Family Business Beer Company, and then the first episode as I worked on my “moose and squirrel” art. Thanks for putting all this together Sadie!!

Really interesting stories that we don’t often hear, about how people form new fan communities and why they matter! I haven’t seen Supernatural, which is the main focus, but the podcast gives enough context that everything makes sense, and it’s fun to hear from people who are so passionate about the show and how being a fan has impacted their lives!

I'm very much enjoying this fresh fan-driven take on the people within the fandom itself and how they and their creations became a resource for the show itself. I look forward to hearing so many more passionate people talking about something they genuinely love. Can't wait for more!