Mixtape Book Club
46 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSupernatural has inspired a huge number of fanworks, and Destiel is the most popular romantic pairing within the show’s works on archiveofourown.org. MalMuses and EllenofOz discuss a broad variety of fan fiction featuring Dean and Castiel including their picks for certain tropes, delve into behind-the-scenes writing topics and character discussions, and even bring you special guests from within the Destiel fandom. Supernatural may be ending, but the world and the characters live on…and the story ends when we say it does.
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Track 44: Western AU
May 03, 2024 19:31 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBEllen and Mal welcome author emmbrancsxx0 to discuss Destiel fanfiction set in the Wild West. Fics include The Shawnee Trail by emmbrancsxx0, Wheat Fields and Jars of Light by Violue, the West series by Xela, Something Like a Broken Heart by RhymePhile, and Hunter's Caress by Ltleflrt, plus many more! The post Track 44: Western AU appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 43: Season Two?
March 31, 2024 03:25 - 53 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode, Mal and Ellen return to the podcast with some fic recs both that they've read, and suggested by fans at the AHBL con in Melbourne in March 2024. The post Track 43: Season Two? appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 42: Recs from Charlotte
September 12, 2023 10:06 - 54 minutes - 35.7 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal share some recommendations for fics given to them while at the Creation Supernatural convention in Charlotte. Fics include The Law of Equivalent Exchange by awed_frog, Seek to Know You Better by ahurston, and plenty more. The post Track 42: Recs from Charlotte appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 41: Friends With Benefits
August 13, 2023 12:29 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author tiamatv to discuss fics where Dean and Cas are friends with benefits. Fics include tiamatv's Vibrato, Words with Friends by Anonymous, Tricks of the Trade by Trenchcoat_Impala, The Trouble With Blue Eyes by FriendofCarlotta, and plenty more. The post Track 41: Friends With Benefits appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 40: Case Fic
May 31, 2023 12:27 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author DoctorProfessorSong and head back into the Supernatural canon verse to discuss case fics. Fics include DoctorProfessorSong's Can't Fight the Moonlight, Full Fathom Five Thy Father Lies by Ariasune, everyone knows the year doesn’t start until april by fleeceframe, That Black Dog Ache by SaltyWords, and plenty more. The post Track 40: Case Fic appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 39: Demon Dean
April 14, 2023 12:25 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author rupertgayes to discuss fics where Dean is a demon. Fics include rupertgayes's where everybody knows, help I've fallen and I can't find my grace by jad, Fata morgana by orange_crushed, Where There is Love by Bookkbaby, and plenty more. The post Track 39: Demon Dean appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 38: Musicians
March 04, 2023 12:22 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author Casloveshisfreckles to discuss fics where Dean or Cas (or both!) are musicians. Fics include Casloveshisfreckles's Standing Where the Lightning Strikes, Appoggiatura by ceeainthereforthat, Take the Lead by JinxedAmbitions, Tennessee Whiskey by TrenchcoatBaby, and plenty more. The post Track 38: Musicians appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 37: Bonus Recs
January 28, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBFor the first episode for 2023, Ellen and Mal catch up on fics they've been reading in the last few months. The post Track 37: Bonus Recs appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 36: Tattoos
September 24, 2022 12:17 - 1 hour - 65 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author jemariel to discuss fics where Dean or Cas (or both!) have tattoos. Fics include jemariel's Cats and Tats, Not the Fire But the Spark by goldenraeofsun, Make You Feel My Love by sternchencas, Under My Skin by xylodemon, and plenty more. The post Track 36: Tattoos appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 35: Russian Castiel
August 20, 2022 12:15 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author Zation to discuss fics where Castiel is Russian. Fics include Zation's Life is a Highway, Better Than Revenge by Castielslostwings, Russian to the Altar by MalMuses, and plenty more. The post Track 35: Russian Castiel appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 34: Podfics
July 09, 2022 12:14 - 1 hour - 71 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author, podficcer and podcaster NerdyNerdenstein to discuss Destiel podfics. Fics include NerdyNerdenstein's You, Me and Your Cursed Trench Coat Makes Three, What Has Eight Tentacles And Isn't Allowed To Eat Pie? as read by Tenoko1, 25c Pocket Guardian Angels as read by gravelly, and plenty more. The post Track 34: Podfics appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 33: Angel Possession
June 17, 2022 12:13 - 1 hour - 72 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author Cheerful_Shinagami to discuss fics where Castiel possesses Dean. Fics include Cheerful_Shinagami's Contingency, the home we make together by vaudelin, terror & desire intertwined by rupertgayes, and plenty more. The post Track 33: Angel Possession appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 32: Pirate AU
May 13, 2022 12:10 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author Kitmistry to discuss Pirate AU Destiel fics. Fics include Kitmistry's Of Twists and Turns; Blow High, Blow Low, and so sailed we by insominia; His Right Hand Man by goldenraeofsun; Eye of the Storm by nickelkeep, and plenty more. The post Track 32: Pirate AU appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 31: Regency AU
April 22, 2022 12:06 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author thatpeculiarone to discuss Regency AU Destiel fics. Fics include An Assembly Such As This by Unforth, Rescue Me Tonight by superhoney, and The Winchester Affair by andimeantittosting, and plenty more. The post Track 31: Regency AU appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 30: Enemies to Lovers
March 18, 2022 12:04 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author allmystars to discuss fics with the fan-favourite trope: enemies to lovers. Fics include allmystars's This Cursed Sanctum, The Galaxy's Most Wanted by saltnhalo, (don't) stop texting me by feelthe_beat, and Such A Sweet Surprise by lefurlong, among others. The post Track 30: Enemies to Lovers appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 29: Royalty
February 25, 2022 12:04 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author tricia_16 to discuss fics where either Dean and/or Cas are royalty. Fics include tricia_16's King of My Heart, Of Stone and Trees by anyrei and queerwerewolf, and A Midsummer Night in Las Vegas by whelvenwings, among others. The post Track 29: Royalty appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 28: BDSM
February 12, 2022 11:59 - 2 hours - 91.7 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome back author CBFirestarter to discuss fics involving BDSM (or Bondage, Dominant, Submissive/Sadism, Masochism). Fics include CBFirestarter's War Wounds, I Wanna Get Outside (Of Me) by emwebb17, Beg Pretty For Me by kittimau, and "Yes, Sir" by Redamber79, among others. The post Track 28: BDSM appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 27: 2021 Wrapped
January 15, 2022 11:58 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal attempt to fill up your marked-for-later with a list of fics they enjoyed reading in 2021, but haven't mentioned on the podcast yet (or have been mentioned but made such an impression they need to be mentioned again). The post Track 27: 2021 Wrapped appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 26: Witch and Familiar
December 10, 2021 11:54 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author Nickelkeep to discuss fics involving Witches and Familiars. Fics include Nickelkeep's Leviathan series, Mail Order Familiar by Amethystaris and BlueMasquerade, and Familiar Man by bendingsignpost, among others. The post Track 26: Witch and Familiar appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 25: Alt Endings
November 26, 2021 11:53 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome back author MandalaRose to discuss fics that rewrite the end of Supernatural. Fics include The End is Where We Begin by MandalaRose, Buffer Time by SundayZenith, and Anamnesis by cenotaphy, among others. The post Track 25: Alt Endings appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 24: Time Travel
November 05, 2021 11:51 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author unicornpoe to discuss fics involving time travel. Fics include Psalm 40:2 by unicornpoe, Strandlines by aeli_kindara, So Much Tangled Thread by imogenbynight, and Jack to the Future by gothyringwald, among others. The post Track 24: Time Travel appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 23: Writers
September 17, 2021 11:47 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author opal_bullets to celebrate both 100k Destiel fics on ao3, and our Mixtape anniversary on September 18. We discuss fics where Dean and/or Cas are writers themselves. Fics include And This, Your Living Kiss by opal_bullets, The State of You by TrenchcoatBaby, Cabin by the Lake by CBFirestarter, and The Ocean Between Us by noxsoulmate, among others. The post Track 23: Writers appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 22: Crack
August 27, 2021 11:46 - 2 hours - 87.6 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author and illustrator PallasPerilous to discuss a range of Crack Destiel fics. The post Track 22: Crack appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 21: Panties
July 30, 2021 11:43 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author Ltleflrt to discuss Dean's panty kink within Destiel fics. The fics discussed include Satin and Sawdust by Ltleflrt, If the Panties Fit... by Jupiter_James, Pink by museaway, and The Curious Case of Dr. Sexy by hungrydean. The post Track 21: Panties appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 20: Creatures
July 16, 2021 11:40 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author sharkfish to discuss Destiel creature fics. The fics discussed include trustworthy for such work by sharkfish, Dragon in the Cup by aishitara, Friends with Benefits with Tentacles by andimeantittosting, and the You Shook Me All Quarantine Long series by goldenraeofsun. The post Track 20: Creatures appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 19: Pride
June 25, 2021 11:32 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author the_communist_unicorn to discuss queer representation, identities, and Pride in Destiel fics. The fics discussed include Last Night on Earth by the_communist_unicorn, PRIDE by tricia_16, and Purple Horse in a Coffee Shop by almaasi. The post Track 19: Pride appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 18: Murder Husbands
June 11, 2021 11:29 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author Duckyboos to discuss the murder husbands trope in Destiel fics. The fics discussed include Red Right Hand by Duckyboos, Dirty Laundry by vipjuly, and From Grace and Uniform by saltnhalo and ThursdaysWaywardWriter. The post Track 18: Murder Husbands appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 17: Kid fics
May 28, 2021 14:10 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBEllen and Mal welcome Destiel author DragonSgotenks to discuss Destiel fics involving kids. The fics discussed include A Fine Romance by DragonSgotenks, Light Me Up by tricia_16, and The Nanny by Kitmistry. The post Track 17: Kid fics appeared first on Mixtape Bookclub.
Track 17: Kid Fics
May 28, 2021 11:26 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome Destiel author DragonSgotenks to discuss Destiel fics involving kids. The fics discussed include A Fine Romance by DragonSgotenks, Light Me Up by tricia_16, and The Nanny by Kitmistry. The post Track 17: Kid Fics appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 16: Fairytales
May 07, 2021 11:24 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome Destiel author whelvenwings to discuss Destiel fairy tale retellings. The fics discussed include I Will Hang My Head Low by andimeantittosting, Cinderwings by bendingsignpost, and True As it Can Be by whelvenwings. The post Track 16: Fairytales appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 15: Two-Person Love Triangle
April 03, 2021 11:20 - 2 hours - 92.2 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome Destiel author bendingsignpost to discuss fics in which Dean and Cas find themselves in a two-person love triangle (or rectangle!) situation—that is, in which they meet each other online or on the phone, without realising they have met face to face as well. The fics discussed include Waiting on a Signal by CBFirestarter and TrenchcoatBaby, Go Down With This Ship by PorcupineGirl, and Four Letter Word For Intercourse by bendingsignpost. The post Track ...
Track 14: Only One Bed!
March 19, 2021 11:17 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal discuss fics in which Dean and Cas find themselves having to share a bed. The fics discussed include Human Error by jemariel, Lammas Night by pherryt, and Dean Winchester Doesn't Listen To Eurythmics by Annie D. The post Track 14: Only One Bed! appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 13: Space Gays
March 05, 2021 10:26 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author Imogenbynight to discuss fics based in space. The fics discussed include Dark Side of the Moon by imogenbynight, The Parts of Our Sum by Annie D, Untethered by TheTwistedWillow and skies of powdered gold by casfallsinlove. The post Track 13: Space Gays appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 12: Endverse
February 19, 2021 10:23 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author Castielslostwings to discuss fics based around the Supernatural episode, season 5, episode 4: The End, affectionately known as Endverse. The fics discussed include After the End by Castielslostwings, Hope is a Living Thing by Whichstiel, and the Down to Agincourt series by seperis. The post Track 12: Endverse appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 11: Soulmates
February 06, 2021 10:20 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author Desirae to discuss fics where Dean and Castiel are soulmates. The fics discussed include Below Deck by Desirae, Don't Look Back by goldenraeofsun, Stripes and Stitches by tiamatv and Syncopation by K_K_TiBal. The post Track 11: Soulmates appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 10: Bakery AU
January 22, 2021 10:17 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author MandalaRose to discuss fics set in alternative universes where Dean and/or Cas are bakers, and also discuss the art of commenting. The fics discussed include Cupcakes and Kittens by MandalaRose, I’ll Cross the Sky for You by superhoney, and The Way To A Man’s Heart by LicieOIC. The post Track 10: Bakery AU appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 9: Favorites of 2020
January 08, 2021 10:17 - 49 minutes - 35 MBIn this episode, Ellen and Mal take a look back at 2020 and recommend some of their favorite reads of the year. The post Track 9: Favorites of 2020 appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 8: Festive fic
December 24, 2020 10:14 - 38 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this episode, the Holidays are just around the corner. Ellen and MalMuses would like to recommend some fluffy festive fic to you this week! We review three fics: Christmas In July by followyourenergy, The Bad Santa Clause by various authors, and Snow Place Like Home (But My Home Is With You) by almaasi. The post Track 8: Festive fic appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 7: Wing fic
December 18, 2020 21:19 - 57 minutes - 42.9 MBWelcome to episode seven of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast! Do you love Supernatural? Are you a fan of Dean and Castiel, and their relationship? Do you enjoy reading Destiel […] The post Track 7: Wing fic appeared first on Mixtape Bookclub.
Track 7: Wing Fic
December 18, 2020 10:11 - 57 minutes - 42.9 MBIn this episode, we continue our journey into Supernatural's canon verse with a look at Wing fic, and we welcome one of our favorite fan artists and wing enthusiasts, LizLee to join us. We review three fics: Grooming Instincts by jemariel, In All Your Borrowed Finery by vanishingact, and The Care and Feeding of Castiel by MalMuses and lizleeships. The post Track 7: Wing Fic appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 6: Post-Canon
November 27, 2020 10:02 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBIn this episode, we welcome a special guest, andimeantittosting, to discuss how fanfiction may change (if at all) now that Supernatural season 15 has ended. We review three fics: Welcome to Pine Shores! by andimeantittosting, take the long way home by dothraki_shieldmaiden, and Tall Grass by aeli_kindara. The post Track 6: Post-Canon appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 5: Fake Relationship
November 13, 2020 09:56 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBIn this episode, we welcome a special guest, followyourenergy, to discuss some fics featuring the Fake Relationship trope. We review three fics: Option C by followyourenergy, Professional Couple Only by saltyfeathers, and A Crash Course in Computer Safety by followthattardis. The post Track 5: Fake Relationship appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 4: Horror
October 30, 2020 05:16 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBIn this episode, we welcome a special guest, jscribbles, to discuss all things spooky to celebrate Halloween. We review three fics: Taker of Souls by Jscribbles, Bring Up the Deep by deathbanjo, and From Sea to Shining Sea by MsCaptainWinchester. The post Track 4: Horror appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 3: Omegaverse
October 16, 2020 05:07 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBIn this episode, we welcome two special guests—CBFirestarter and Trenchcoatbaby—and also discuss the joy of co-writing. We review three fics: White Collar Contract by CBFirestarter and TrenchcoatBaby, No Words by ltleflrt, and Unwritten by PorcupineGirl. The post Track 3: Omegaverse appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 2: Mutual Pining
October 02, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBIn this episode, we welcome our first special guest—Mittens (aka mittensmorgul/mittenwraith) and also discuss mutual pining in fics. We review two fics: Mittenwraith's Revenge of the Subtext, and Molting Expectations by tricia_16. The post Track 2: Mutual Pining appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.
Track 1: Canonverse
September 18, 2020 04:53 - 44 minutes - 31.9 MBIn our very first episode, we introduce ourselves and the podcast, and also discuss canonverse fics—that is, stories that take place in the same universe as the show. We review two fics: A Turn of the Earth by microcomets, and The Story of You and Me by the_diggler. The post Track 1: Canonverse appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.