Episode 6: Community

We’ve spent quite a bit of time on the creativity of the SPN Family, and now we’ve even talked about the darkside. But in this episode, let’s hear how fandom studies has grown as a field and how community aspects of fandom have come to the fore. Support the show on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/in_defense_of_fandom Thanks to the voices you heard in this episode (in order of appearance): Lynn Zubernis: @FangasmSPN Shawn Taylor: https://www.shawntaylor.net/bio Jules (SPN Wiki): @SuperWiki Shontill: @abeautifulswan Robin: @caslostwings Valerie: @valderie Dani: @lotrspnfangirl Alana: @_AlanaKing_ Jackie: @JackieDeeArt Jenjld: @jenjld71 Rachel Miner: @RachelMiner1 Editorial Support by Dr. Anna Funk: @DrAnnaFunk Music written & performed by Chris Scott: @Chrispscott Cover art by Liz: @__ellie Links to full transcripts are available at www.sadiewit.com Additional Links of Interest: Ackles on saving The Winchesters: https://tvline.com/2023/05/11/the-winchesters-season-2-cancellation-renewal-update-jensen-ackles/ Saving Walker Independence: https://tvline.com/2023/05/10/walker-independence-season-2-cancellation-renewal-update-jared-padalecki/ Watch Gotham Knights: https://www.cwtv.com/shows/gotham-knights/ Previous conventions: http://www.supernaturalwiki.com/Convention_Calendar Examples of community events organized within fandom: https://twitter.com/SPN_Summergen, https://twitter.com/allspnships, https://twitter.com/spnspringfling

In Defense of Fandom