Mind the Tags

Mind the Tags

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Episodes 43
Avg. Duration 51m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (8)
Since Mar 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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99%
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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

To the sausage machine! With OTW volunteers Elin and Brian

Jun 10, 2026 54m

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,…

Get out your vore, Shakespeare

May 27, 2026 48m

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…

Alexandra Romanoff mmmbopped her way through fandom and you can too

May 13, 2026 57m

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…

Be the fanfic reader you want to see in the world

Apr 29, 2026 54m

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…

The One Direction to hockey RPF pipeline with Sacha Judd

Apr 15, 2026 54m

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…

This podcast ep was inspired by [insert Hozier lyric here]

Apr 01, 2026 52m

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,…

WTF is up with ATYD and other hot takes with Elizabeth Minkel

Mar 18, 2026 59m

On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily chat with returning guest Elizabeth Minkel about the latest trends in fanfiction, including the book deal for "All the Young Dudes," the Heated Rivalry…

Into the Pit: SuperWhoLock's Lasting Influence on Transformative Fandom

Mar 04, 2026 1h

Join Emily and Vee as they plumb the depths of SuperWhoLock, the infamous fandom phenomenon that still strikes fear into the hearts of Tumblr users far and wide. They discuss the great convergence of…

Interview with Carley: Fanfic Author and Translator

Feb 18, 2026 46m

On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily interview Carley, a member of the Our Flag Means Death fandom who both writes their own fanfiction and translates works to and from Chinese. Carley…

What Were YOU Doing at the Devil's Sacrament: Real Person Fiction

Feb 04, 2026 54m

Join Emily and Vee as they tackle real person fiction (RPF) and all that it entails, from fanfiction to biopics. Plus, Vee creates a new evidence-based RPF chart for your everyday use.  Topics…

Interview with Sex Educator Rae and Data Scientist Makenzie

Jan 21, 2026 41m

On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily interview Rae and Makenzie about their research into kink representation in enemies-to-lovers Harry Potter fanfiction. Rae and Makenzie describe their…

So You Wanna Write a Fanfic: Tips and Tricks for Getting Started

Jan 07, 2026 1h 3m

Join Emily and Vee as they discuss the ins and outs of writing fanfic, including coming up with ideas, choosing a writing platform, and sharing your work online. Plus, Emily shares her latest fandom…

Interview with Lauren Rouse: Fandom Researcher

Dec 08, 2025 29m

On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily interview Dr. Lauren Rouse, fandom researcher and co-author of "Quantifying fandom: Identity, romance, and platform preferences on archive of our own."…

Trope There It Is: Story Themes in Fic and Beyond

Nov 13, 2025 44m

Join Emily and Vee as they open the freezer to uncover the origins of "dead dove, do not eat" and embark on a journey through tropes old and new. Plus, what is "whump," and why did Emily think it was…

Interview with TJ Klune: NYT Bestselling Author and Fanfic Stan

Oct 27, 2025 49m

On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily interview author TJ Klune. We chat with TJ about his fanfiction journey, the power of fiction to change our world, and his fervent love of the "only…

Got Filk? The Wondrous World of Fandom Music

Oct 09, 2025 49m

Join Emily and Vee as they explore filk (you read that right!) and the limitless possibilities of fandom music. Be sure to listen to the end of the episode for a filk by the hosts themselves! Topics…

Interview with Freya Marske: Romance and Fantasy Author

Sep 22, 2025 54m

On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily interview author Freya Marske. We chat with Freya about her history of writing fanfiction, the fandoms that shaped her, and the emerging popularity of…

I Want to Believe: The Limitless Possibilities of Fanon

Sep 02, 2025 51m

Join Emily and Vee as they dive into the world of fanon and the ways in which fans interpret and transform the stories they love. Vee describes their three categories of fanon, and Emily climbs up on…

Interview with Marc Greenberg, Esq.: Fandom Law Scholar

Aug 06, 2025 1h

On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily interview Marc Greenberg, Esq., a practicing attorney with an expertise in intellectual property and entertainment law. We discuss Marc's experience…

Ready or Knot: Our Deep Dive into the Omegaverse

Jul 10, 2025 49m

Join Emily and Vee as they explore the fascinating world of the omegaverse, including its common tropes and origin in Supernatural real person fanfiction (RPF). Emily discusses some of the…

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