The Fic List
| Podcast | |
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| Title: | The Fic List |
| Created by: | Erin and Alan |
| Date(s): | June 10, 2019 - |
| Focus: | Fanfiction |
| Fandom: | Panfandom |
| External Links: | https://open.spotify.com/show/1VJm7KN68GSRV40Jcvz2qQ https://twitter.com/FicList |
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The Fic List is a fandom podcast, hosted by Alan and Erin, that discusses and recs fanfiction.
In the earlier episodes, they would feature four works: two based on the tag of the episode and two based on the AU of the episode.
For their second season, having decided this led to very long episodes, they cut down to alternating a tag one episode and an AU the following episode. They would usually discuss two works per episode, but the occasional episode would also include recs sent in by supporters of the show or guests.
Works from all categories are discussed, but M/M works are the most common, followed by F/M. A small number of F/F, Poly, and /Reader works have also been discussed. Some pairings feature more regularly than others, most notably Quentin Coldwater/Eliot Waugh of The Magicians. Other common pairings in works are: Patrick Brewer/David Rose, Stiles Stilinksi/Derek Hale, Poe Dameron/Finn, and Uchiha Sasuke/Uzumaki Naruto.
On 04 September 2023, the official description read:
It’s like a book club… but for fan-fiction; or, the podcast in which two nerds send each other fanfics to read, recap, and review. Join two fan-fiction fanatics, Alan and Erin, as they join forces to spread their love of geekery and well-written fan-fiction. Welcome to The Fic List!
The rec list for all the works featured on The Fic List can be found at the shared Google sheet link: The Fic List recs
Episode List
Season One
Season Two
| Episode Number | Release Date | Title | Fandoms of fics discussed | Direct Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | June 23, 2020 | Chapter 12 - Tickle Me Erin (Pride) | Marvel Cinematic Universe, Schitt's Creek, | X |
| 14 | July 15, 2020 | Chapter 13 - I Live for a Homoerotic Swordfight (Pirate AU) | YouTube RPF, The Magicians | X |
| 15 | July 31, 2020 | Chapter 14 - Cracking My Chestnut Open (Road Trip) | Sherlock, Hamilton | X |
| 16 | August 19, 2020 | Chapter 15 - A Mean Chocolate Chip Cookie (Spy AU) | Teen Wolf, Star Wars Sequel Trilogy | X |
| 17 | September 16, 2020 | Chapter 16 - This is a Bobby Household (Crossovers) | MCU/DCU, Sherlock/Queer Eye | X |
| 18 | October 3, 2020 | Chapter 17 - The Three Time Jumps (Pizza Boy AU) | Wicked, Stranger Things, Suits | X |
| 19 | October 16, 2020 | Chapter 18 - My Kitchen is Not Designed for Two People! (Proposal) | Naruto; Red, White and Royal Blue | X |
| 20 | October 31, 2020 | Chapter 19 - Enthusiastic Consent (with Biting...and Blowjobs) (Vampire AU) | Schitt's Creek, The Magicians | X |
| 21 | November 30, 2020 | Chapter 20 - Gentle Misogyny, My Old Friend (Meeting the Family) | Shameless, To All the Boys I've Loved Before | X |
| 22 | December 21, 2020 | Chapter 21 - What is this Redemption Nonsense (Florist AU) | Les Misérables, Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Vampire Diaries | X |
| 23 | Jan 1, 2021 | Chapter 22 - Holiday Spectacular 2020, or, We Kick 2020 Out (Snowed In & Soulmates AU) | Naruto, The Song of Achilles, Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, The Magicians | X |
Season Three
| Episode Number | Release Date | Title | Fandoms of fics discussed | Direct Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | June 1, 2021 | Chapter 23 - Y'All Ready for a Speedrun? (Found Family) | Marvel Cinematic Universe, Harry Potter, The Magicians | X |
| 25 | June 15, 2021 | Chapter 24 - Be Gay, Do Crime (Heist AU) | She-Ra: Princess of Power, Marvel Cinematic Universe | X |
| 26 | July 15, 2021 | Chapter 25 - A Delightful Misunderstanding (Time Loop) | The Old Guard, Buzzfeed: Worth It, Ready or Not (2019) | X |
| 27 | September 15, 2021 | Chapter 26 - A Garnish of Danger (Firefighter AU) | Glee, Teen Wolf | X |
| 28 | October 30, 2021 | Chapter 27 - Where Are My Notes? (BDSM) Guest: Caitlin | The Magicians, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Suits | X |
| 29 | December 30, 2021 | Chapter 28 - Holiday Spectacular 2021, or, We Could All Use Some Holiday Smut (Ghost & Secret Santa) | The Umbrella Academy, Schitt's Creek, Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Good Place | X |
Season Four
| Episode Number | Release Date | Title | Fandoms of fics discussed | Direct Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | June 3, 2022 | Chapter 29 - I Love Winning, Especially When I Didn't Do the Assignment (First Date) | Heartstopper; Red, White, and Royal Blue | X |
| 31 | July 18, 2022 | Chapter 30 - Cover Them in Blood (College AU Redux). Guest: Professor Alpha | Berk | Stranger Things, The Song of Achilles, Supernatural | X |
| 32 | August 24, 2022 | Ficlet 1: The Fic List, or, Taking Fanfiction (Mostly) Seriously: A Panel at FanExpo Boston 2022 | X | |
| 33 | October 5, 2022 | Chapter 31 - Angst with a Flower Mask (Hanahaki AU) | The Magicians, The Adventure Zone | X |
| 34 | October 24, 2022 | Chapter 32 - Betrayal (Fix-It Fic) | Stranger Things, A League of their Own | X |
| 35 | January 1, 2023 | Chapter 22 - The White Rice of Fanfic (Arranged Marriage) | Star Wars, Mulan (1998) | X |
| 36 | January 1, 2023 | Chapter 34 - The Humor of Life (Teacher AU) | Heartstopper, The Witcher | X |
| 37 | February 4, 2023 | Chapter 35 - A Dwarven Intervention (Sansûkh). Guest: Evelyn Rogers | The Lord of the Rings | X |
Season Five
| Episode Number | Release Date | Title | Fandoms of fics / topics discussed | Direct Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | June 7, 2023 | Chapter 36 - Chekov's Cat (Coming Out) | Stranger Things, Good Omens | X |
| 39 | August 15, 2023 | Appendix 1: Something Different (WGA/SAG-AFTRA Strike) | X | |
| 40 | September 22, 2023 | Appendix 2: Never Designed to Be Contained [Goncharov] | Goncharov, Fandom Culture, Fandom Life Cycle | X |
| 41 | November 22, 2023 | Appendix 3: Tailor-Made Smut [Interview with A. Loveunlaced] | Professional Fan, Mental Health, Transformative Fandom, Smut | X |
Additional links
- Zoë (August 14, 2019). "Q&A: The duo behind The Fic List". FANFICED. Archived from the original on 2021-04-14. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
- Erin appeared on You Are What You Love podcast to talk about fanfiction, The Fic List, and fandom[1].