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Welcome to Mind the Tags, a podcast about the history and evolution of fanfiction. Email us at mindthetagsofficial@gmail.com to share topic ideas and requests. https://www.podbean.com/wlpi/pbblog-8baba-116e933

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07.03.2026 20:56 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Into the Pit: SuperWhoLock's Lasting Influence on Transformative Fandom | Mind the Tags 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 ...

On the latest episode of #MindtheTagsPod, Emily and Vee discuss the infamous phenomenon #SuperWhoLock and its far-reaching influence on fandom culture. #podcast #fanfiction

04.03.2026 16:51 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Interview with Carley: Fanfic Author and Translator | Mind the Tags On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily interview Carley, a member of the Our Flag Means Death fandom who both writes their own fanfiction and translates works to and from Chinese. Carley disc...

On the latest episode of #MindTheTagsPod, Vee and Emily interview fanfic author and translator @achmonomer.bsky.social who both writes their own fanfiction and translates works to and from Chinese.

18.02.2026 19:49 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Listeners, the time has come. Vee and Emily need your thoughts on all things #Superwholock: were you in the Tumblr mines? Did you write crossover fic? Were you in the Dashcon pit?

Share your stories in the comments below for our upcoming episode!

17.02.2026 19:13 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Wait these are so real

11.02.2026 22:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

ICYMI, Vee created an ingenious RPF scale for your fandom needs #MindTheTagsPod #RPF

11.02.2026 19:59 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Hear ye hear ye! We're looking for a volunteer to run the Mind the Tags Instagram account - could it be you?? #MindTheTagsPod

05.02.2026 18:27 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
What Were YOU Doing at the Devil's Sacrament: Real Person Fiction | Mind the Tags Join Emily and Vee as they tackle real person fiction (RPF) and all that it entails, from fanfiction to biopics. Plus, Vee creates a new evidence-based RPF chart for your everyday use.Β  Topics include...

On the latest episode of #MindtheTagsPod, Emily and Vee tackle real person fiction (RPF) and make some shocking discoveries along the way πŸ‘€ #rpf #realpersonfiction

04.02.2026 15:51 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

Cottage dwellers rise up!

What topics would you like to hear about during a #HeatedRivalry episode of #MindTheTagsPod? πŸ’

27.01.2026 17:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Interview with Sex Educator Rae and Data Scientist Makenzie | Mind the Tags On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily interview Rae and Makenzie about their research into kink representation in enemies-to-lovers Harry Potter fanfiction. Rae and Makenzie describe their p...

On the latest episode of #MindTheTagsPod, Vee and Emily interview Rae and Makenzie about their research into kink representation in enemies-to-lovers Harry Potter fanfiction.

21.01.2026 19:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
So You Wanna Write a Fanfic: Tips and Tricks for Getting Started | Mind the Tags Join Emily and Vee as they discuss the ins and outs of writing fanfic, including coming up with ideas, choosing a writing platform, and sharing your work online. Plus, Emily shares her latest fandom a...

On the latest episode of #MindtheTagsPod, Emily and Vee discuss the ins and outs of writing fanfic, including coming up with ideas, choosing a writing platform, and sharing your work online.

07.01.2026 19:18 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yess thank you for sharing!

02.01.2026 23:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#MindTheTagsPod will be back next week with an all-new episode! Our topic will be how to write your very first fanfic - what are some of the tips and tricks you’ve learned in fandom? We’ll include them in the show notes!

02.01.2026 21:45 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
Interview with Lauren Rouse: Fandom Researcher | Mind the Tags On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily interview Dr. Lauren Rouse, fandom researcher and co-author of "Quantifying fandom: Identity, romance, and platform preferences on archive of our own." ...

On the latest episode of #MindTheTagsPod, Vee and Emily interview Dr. Lauren Rouse, fandom researcher and co-author of "Quantifying fandom: Identity, romance, and platform preferences on archive of our own."

Check out our chat with Dr. Rouse below!

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10.12.2025 19:50 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh man little explainers would be so fun! We could do audio clips πŸ‘€

07.12.2025 22:13 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Trope There It Is: Story Themes in Fic and Beyond Join Emily and Vee as they open the freezer to uncover the origins of "dead dove, do not eat" and embark on a journey through tropes old and new. Plus, what is "whump," and why did Emily think it was ...

On the latest episode of #MindtheTagsPod, Vee and Emily open the freezer to uncover the origins of "dead dove, do not eat" and embark on a journey through tropes old and new.

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13.11.2025 21:55 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

🫑🫑🫑

06.11.2025 18:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

How it’s going

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What do folks think of Emily’s new podcasting equipment?

31.10.2025 18:17 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

The X-Files takes are πŸ‘Œ

27.10.2025 20:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Interview with TJ Klune: NYT Bestselling Author and Fanfic Stan On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily interview author TJ Klune. We chat with TJ about his fanfiction journey, the power of fiction to change our world, and his fervent love of the "only one...

On the latest episode of #MindTheTagsPod, Vee and Emily interview NYT bestselling author TJ Klune, an unapologetic fandom and fanfic stan.

Check out our interview with TJ below!

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27.10.2025 19:44 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
Got Filk? The Wondrous World of Fandom Music Join Emily and Vee as they explore filk (you read that right!) and the limitless possibilities of fandom music. Be sure to listen to the end of the episode for a filk by the hosts themselves! Topics i...

On the latest episode of #MindTheTagsPod, Vee and Emily explore the wondrous world of #filk and share a filk of their own 🎡

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09.10.2025 02:10 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Interview with Freya Marske: Romance and Fantasy Author | Mind the Tags On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily interview author Freya Marske. We chat with Freya about her history of writing fanfiction, the fandoms thatΒ shaped her, and the emerging popularity of s...

On the latest episode of #MindTheTagsPod, Vee and Emily interview romance and fantasy author @freyamarske.bsky.social to chat about her fanfic writing experience and her original works. Check out our interview with Freya below!

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23.09.2025 15:39 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
I Want To Believe: The Limitless Possibilities of Fanon | Mind the Tags Join Emily and Vee as they dive into the world of fanon and the ways in which fans interpret and transform the stories they love. Vee describes their three categories of fanon, and Emily climbs up on ...

On the latest episode of #MindTheTagsPod, Vee and Emily dive into the many wonders of the age-old fandom tradition of #fanon interpretations.

What are some of the tightly-held fanon beliefs in your fandom?

02.09.2025 19:18 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Right?! We learned so much!

11.08.2025 01:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Interview with Marc Greenberg, Esq.: Fandom Law Scholar On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily interview Marc Greenberg, Esq., a practicing attorney with an expertise in intellectual property and entertainment law.Β We discuss Marc's experience rep...

On the latest episode of #MindTheTagsPod, Vee and Emily interview practicing attorney Marc Greenberg, Esq. and dive into his expertise around copyright, intellectual property, and the legal ramifications for fanfiction. Check out our conversation with Marc below!

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06.08.2025 19:33 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

We do have fun 😌

10.07.2025 17:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Ready or Knot: Our Deep Dive into the Omegaverse Join Emily and Vee as they explore the fascinating world of the omegaverse, including its common tropes and origin in Supernatural real person fanfiction (RPF). Emily discusses some of the motivations...

On the latest episode of #MindTheTagsPod, Vee and Emily explore the fascinating world of the #omegaverse, including its common tropes and origin in Supernatural real person fanfiction (RPF).

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10.07.2025 16:30 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2

🀩🀩🀩

18.06.2025 03:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Whaaat that sounds incredible!! πŸ‘€

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