Happy birthday to Idling in the Impala as we celebrate four fantastic years exploring the Supernatural fandom! Join Sandra and Kasey as they look back on the journey, reflecting on the stories and fanfiction inspired by beloved characters Sam and Dean Winchester. This milestone episode is the perfect introduction for new listeners wanting to dive into SPN fanfic, podfics, and the enthusiastic fan community. Learn what to expect from this podcast — including fanfic recommendations, interviews with creators, and discussions about the show's iconic story arcs. If you’re a Supernatural fan and love the community, buckle up and enjoy the ride!

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We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat.

Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his cakehole, and the ones in the back enjoy the ride... idling in the Impala.

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Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:

World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

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For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take Action

Support Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)

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LGBTQ+ Charities

Switchboard LGBT UK

The Trevor Project - USA and Global

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Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance.

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Chapter Timestamps

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:54 - Idling is Four and Fabulous

00:01:47 - Time to get the Impala inspected

00:03:55 - What’s Idling in the Impala anyway

00:06:50 - Get to know Kasey and Sandra

00:25:30 - How the podcast has evolved

00:28:36 - How we categorize our episodes

00:39:04 - Our writing journeys

00:43:33 - We’ve got podfics, too

00:46:04 - Multiship and Proship

00:49:18 - Some podcast stats

00:52:22 - Sandra wants all 50 US States listener representation

00:54:08 - Backseat imaginings

01:01:43 - Final thoughts and outro