In Defense of Fandom

Sadie Witkowski

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In Defense of Fandom explores the world of fandom, focusing on creativity, community, and collaboration. The show, pulling from interviews with creators and fandom research, illuminates the ways that fandom can be an incredibly positive influence in our lives.In season one, the podcast focused on the creative output of the SPN Family, as Supernatural fans call themselves, a lens to understand fandom activities as a whole. Season two broadened the premise by exploring how the ending of a TV series can affect its fandom. Topics ranged from whether the ending is good/terrible/divisive to whether it matters if the sh...

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Recent episodes

  • S4, Episode 4: The Original ExperienceAug 26, 2026 · 37 min
  • S4, Episode 3: Creation EntertainmentAug 11, 2026 · 32 min
  • S4, Episode 2: SDCC Panel - Supernatural vs The BoysJul 29, 2026 · 49 min
  • S4, Episode 1: What it takes to organize the DragonCon Science TrackJul 16, 2026 · 49 min
  • Season 4 Promo: ConventionsJul 1, 2026 · 10 min
  • Supernatural Music Extravaganza: Series Finale - Carry On My Wayward Song (Rights)Jan 6, 2026 · 36 min
  • Supernatural Music Extravaganza: Finding Their Voices - Briana Buckmaster & Lisa BerryDec 26, 2025 · 50 min
  • Supernatural Music Extravaganza: The Family Business - Supporting Local MusiciansDec 16, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
  • Supernatural Music Extravaganza: Backstage Pass - The Crew's Turn in the SpotlightDec 2, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min
  • Supernatural Music Extravaganza: More Than Background Music - Creating the Convention ExperienceNov 18, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min

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