
Welcome to Mind the Tags, where we talk about the history and evolution of fanfiction. Join Emily and Vee as they dive into a new fanfiction topic each episode and interview authors, researchers, journalists, and fans.
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 55 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmFiction | |||

On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily are joined by psychologist and fandom researcher Dr. Lynn Zubernis. Lynn shares how fanfiction and fandom can be healthy and therapeutic (insert Brooklyn 99 Vindication gif here) and how her own journey... more
On this week's episode, Emily and Vee plumb the depths of Kinktober, from kinks of yore to today's titillations. Plus, we march once more onto the perennial Kinktober battlefield with shouts of "All the kink, all the time!"
CW: This episode is going... more
On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily are joined by author and fanfic enthusiast Joanne Harris, who shares how fandom has been an essential place for her creative growth. Let it be known that in Joanne's house, pirates can have fairy wings!... more
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 E... more
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. ... more
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... more
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 ... more
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 a... more
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The show explores the history and evolution of fanfiction, often pairing deep dives into archival topics with conversations with researchers, journalists, and creators in the fandom space. Episodes frequently cover AO3, tagging practices, translation and cross-cultural fan work, and the social dynamics of fan communities, from ethics and consent to monetization and platform governance. A standout trait is the blend of scholarly context with practical fandom guidance, including how-to discussions for readers and writers, and interviews that bring insider perspectives from archival volunteers, translators, and community organizers. The format tends to mix historical analysis, field reports from active fandom participants, and concrete takeawa... more
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