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Surprise, it's a bonus episode! Our pals from This Week in Fandom History have shared an episode about one of their favorite fics, and we are excited to share it with you. Please enjoy "'Flesh Mechanic' Changes The Fic Game And We're Obsessed" with Emily and V!

On this week's episode, Vee invites Emily to explore the confounding and deeply upsetting world of Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality, which has wedged its way into some of the most fraught political and sociological discussions of our day. Beware, listeners: the dementors are here, and they all use ChatGPT.  Topics include: Eliezer Yudkowsky, AI, rationality  Want to support Mind the Tags? Sign up for our Patreon! Have ideas for the pod? Email us at [email protected]. Sources from today's ep: Do Not Interact on Fanlore More Everything Forever by Adam Becker The Harry Potter Fan Fiction Author Who Wants to Make Everyone a Little More Rational by David Whelan 'Harry Potter' and the Key to Immortality by Daniel D. Snyder The Harry Potter Fanfic Behind Silicon Valley’s Weirdest Philosophical Movement by Alexandra Ciufudean A quick-informal post on - Yudkowsky's Harry Potter! by David Brin Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality is complete, and it is excellent by Will Baude Sex, AI, and the Apocalypse by Ian K. Duncan ‘Eugenics on steroids’: the toxic and contested legacy of Oxford’s Future of Humanity Institute by Andrew Anthony Mind the Tags fanfic survey Emily's expressions during the episode Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design.

On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily interview AO3 curse survivor and self-published author Rachel D. Oak. Rachel shares how fanfiction inspires her and introduces the hosts to early 2000s British boy band McFly. Plus, Rachel discusses how and why the romance novel industry and fanfiction share so much in common! Sources from today's ep: Important McFly content “Red Queen Plagiarized Powerless”: Anti-Fandom, Comments, and Warped Temporality on BookTok by Henry Roach The Curse of AO3 on Fanlore Rachel's YouTube channel Rachel's Substack Rachel's Instagram Rachel's books on Amazon Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design.

On this week's episode, fandom olds Emily and Vee bravely explore the treacherous terrain of the latest Wattpad discourse. They discuss some of the concerns raised by Wattpad writers in recent weeks, other purges throughout fandom history, and their renewed commitment to smut for smut's sake (get your badge below!).  Topics include: Wattpad, censorship, AO3 Want to support Mind the Tags? Sign up for our Patreon! Have ideas for the pod? Email us at [email protected]. Sources from today's ep: Our Fandom Our Fight craft fair Our episode with Kailey Delayne Pro-shipper on Fanlore Anti-shipper on Fanlore Wattpad on Fanlore the rise and fall of wattpad by Allie Tricaso Sold to One Direction on Fanlore After (One Direction story) on Fanlore ‘Zombie Prom’ Scribe Hired To Pen Teenage Publishing Sensation Beth Reekles’ ‘The Kissing Booth’ by Stuart Kemp rip wattpad by ColeyDoesThings Timeline of Fandom Purges and Site Restrictions on Fanlore Wattpad Says Its Rules for Sexual Fanfics Haven’t Changed by Jennifer Zhan Bullet point confusion Smut for smut's sake badge  Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design.

On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily interview Kailey Delayne, a sex and pleasure educator who also hosts erotic fan fiction competitions. Kailey shares her favorite things about reading smut out loud in breweries throughout Philadelphia and why eroticism can be such a powerful tool in today's world.   Sources from today's ep: Kailey's website EFFC's Instagram Your Empowered Sexuality!  Our episode with author Tara  spagslag's Instagram The Sex Ed Bakeshop Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design.

Join Emily and Vee as they dive into the fascinating life and career of Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek. Vee does their very best to tell a coherent story despite Emily's frequent screaming. The cohosts discuss how Roddenberry's legacy of fan interaction can inspire future showrunners. Topics include: Star Trek, Kirk/Spock, zines, conventions, Gene Roddenberry Want to support Mind the Tags? Sign up for our Patreon! Have ideas for the pod? Email us at [email protected]. Sources from today's ep: Crossover on Fanlore Can We Talk About the Mail? I’ve Been Dying to Talk About the Mail by gayfranzkafka AO3 Ship Stats 2026 by centreoftheselights Gene Roddenberry on Wikipedia How Gene Roddenberry Stayed Connected to Fandom Through Letters by Maria Jose and John Tenuto Our Kirk/Spock episode Kirk/Spock on Wikipedia How are Spock and Kirk straight? on Reddit Roddenberry commenting on Kirk/Spock on Reddit The Roddenberry Footnote on Fanlore Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design.

On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee, Emily, and special guest T explore the growing intersection fanfiction and generative AI. T discusses a project he worked on to identify AI in fics across multiple fandoms, the repercussions of sharing those findings, and how writers and readers can respond to AI in the future.   Sources from today's ep: Fandom Has a Generative AI Problem document 2026 Heated Rivalry AI Accusations and Fanfiction Harassment Controversy on Fanlore Calling All Marcus Chens, Martinezes, Thornes, Mayas, Vances, Old Man Tibers on Reddit Heated Rivalry is at the Center of Fanfic’s AI Reckoning by Kayti Burt for Fansplaining Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design.

On this special crossover episode, Emily and Vee and joined by - wouldn't you know it - Emily and V, the cohosts of This Week in Fandom History! We talk about the fandoms that shaped us (looking at you, Ducktales), fanfiction we love, and the possibility that one of us might be a reincarnated passenger from the Titanic.  Sources from today's ep:  V's epic Hunger Games companion book The American Girl Doll anthology Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design.

Join Emily and Vee as they explore the fascinating career of Anne Rice, from her Vampire Chronicles to the Jesus-y stuff. Emily details Anne's problematic relationship to fanfiction, which culminated in the infamous "Spec Writer Massacre." Warning: at least a third of this episode is giggling about Bryan Fuller's pride month posts on Instagram.  Topics include: Anne Rice, Vampires, Interview with the Vampire, Lestat, fanfiction Want to support Mind the Tags? Sign up for our Patreon! Have ideas for the pod? Email us at [email protected]. Sources from today's ep: QUEER LOVE! brought to you by Bryan Fuller Flop House Mini 152 - Pride Whump on Fanlore What exactly is whump? on Reddit White Wedding by Kathleen J. Woods Anne Rice on The Vampire Chronicles Wiki Tom Cruise IWTV thread on Reddit Anne Rice interview about gender Interview with Anne Rice about creating Lestat Anne Rice on identity, gender, faith, and writing IWTV on Reddit alt.books.anne-rice on Fanlore Anne Rice’s war on fanfiction: The Spec Writer Massacre by shasha not sasha Where has Anne Rice fanfiction gone? on Croatoan Fanfic Spec Writer Massacre on Fanlore Our episode with Marc Greenberg, Esq on copyright and fanfiction How fan fiction is conquering the internet and shooting up book charts by metrowebukmetro The Sleeping Beauty Quartet on Wikipedia Happy pride to Louis and Lestat   Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design.

On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily are joined by two volunteers from the Organization for Transformative Works (OTW), Elin (Communications committee) and Brian (Accessibility, Design, and Technology committee). Elin and Brian share their experiences as volunteers and some of their favorite things about AO3, from its founding in 2008 to its debut as a Alpha in 2026. Plus, just how MANY subtances can be used as lube?   Sources from today's ep: Committees of the OTW International Fanworks Day on Fanlore Skins and Archive Interface Tumblr x AO3 on Fanlore Tumblr post about Tumblr x AO3 Spambot Comments on AO3 Spotlight on Omegaverse at AO3 AO3 is Exiting Open Beta! Archive Roadmap 2013 Our episode with Carley, fanfic translator and author Donate to the OTW Volunteer at the OTW Sign up for the OTW newsletter OTW code on Github THE SAUSAGE MACHINE Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design. Thank you Ollie for editing our sound!

Join Emily and Vee as they discuss all the ways in which literature has inspired fanfiction, from tropes and characters to Shakespearean style. Plus, Vee starts a "Get Our Your Vore" campaign, Emily throws serious shade on Odysseus, and they both struggle to pronounce Richard Siken's name for a full minute.  Topics include: Literature, Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Poetry Want to support Mind the Tags? Sign up for our Patreon! Have ideas for the pod? Email us at [email protected]. Sources from today's ep: MerMay on Instagram Vore on Fanlore Our episode about fanart The Allusionist podcast Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design.

On this episode of Mind the Tags, Emily is joined by author and fandom journalist Alexandra Romanoff. Zan discusses her recent article about fanfiction in Vogue and her favorite things about writing in fandom communities. Plus, Emily and Zan take a trip to AO3land! Sources from today's ep: The Fan Fiction That Made Me a Writer by Alexandra Romanoff Devil Angel from the The Hanson Fan Fiction Archive Vacation Self by Alexandra Romanoff  Zan's website Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design. Thank you Ollie for editing our sound!

Join Emily and Vee as they take a trip on a magic carpet through comments, kudos, and all the things that make up the fanfic reading rainbow. They also dive into some of the ways readers can help keep fanfic spaces like AO3 safe and fun for readers and writers alike.  Topics include: Fanfic, TikTok, Wattpad, The Pitt, Heated Rivalry  Want to support Mind the Tags? Sign up for our Patreon! Have ideas for the pod? Email us at [email protected]. Sources from today's ep: The sex ed bakeshop I am in your walls on Reddit Our episode on writing fanfiction a guide to fanfictions: where and how to find good fanfics — by i read this and that How to find and read Fanfiction: Beginner Tips for navigating Archive of Our Own (AO3) by AliceTheGamedev Fan Fiction: How to (and why you SHOULD) read fan fic by Johanna Draper Carlso An AO3 Algorithm Would be Horrible, Actually by Kelly Martinez How fan fiction went mainstream by Danielle Hewitt and Noel King The Rec Center Someone keeps accusing fanfiction authors of writing their fic with AI, and nobody knows why by Adi Robertson The Endless Appetite for Fanfiction by Elizabeth Minkel OFMD Rareships Bluesky Vee's fic reader flowchart and tips from listeners on Bluesky Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design.

On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily discuss all things RPF with fandom writer and researcher Sacha Judd. Sacha talks about her journey across fandoms and the inherent eroticism of smashing your paper dolls together. Plus, Vee and Emily put out an official call for cohost RPF (which Emily may or may not start writing). Sources from today's ep: Our RPF episode The RPF Question by Sacha Judd Tinhat on Fanlore Lucy Dacus on Las Culturistas Everyone is wrong about M/M except me by Allegra Rosenberg Formula 1: Drive to Survive on Wikipedia The Seattle Kraken embraced thirsty ‘BookTok’ hockey romance videos. It backfired. by Daysia Tolentino Everything Breaks at Scale - Beyond Tellerrand May '22 by Sacha Judd You can find out more about Sacha here. Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design. Thank you Ollie for editing our sound!

Join Emily and Vee as they discuss all the ways the music inspires and influences fanfiction, from authors incorporating lyrics into their stories to titles inspired by Hozier and Taylor Swift. Plus, Vee introduces their idea for a Jurassic Park drag number, and Emily begs the listeners to help make it happen.   Topics include: Songfic, music, playlists, 8tracks  Want to support Mind the Tags? Sign up for our Patreon! Have ideas for the pod? Email us at [email protected]. Sources from today's ep: Rule 63 on Wikipedia 4chan on Wikipedia Our episode on Filk Songfic on Fanlore Our episode with Freya Marske 8tracks on Wikipedia Social Media AU on Fanlore Parallel Lines by Kings of Convenience I Believe by Caroline Polachek What songs have the biggest grip on AO3 writers? by Josepthunder on the AO3 subreddit I found AO3 fic titles for every lyric of Sugar, We're Goin' Down by Fall Out Boy by Red the Mudkip on Youtube The Postal Service Songs & Fic Titles by sprinklecipher on Tumblr My Immortal (Harry Potter story) on Fanlore Get Him Back ★ Edward Teach (+ Stede Bonnet) | OFMD by mxltinfinityx on Youtube Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design. Thank you Ollie for editing our sound!