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Mind the Tags Podcast
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Welcome to Mind the Tags, a podcast about the history and evolution of fanfiction. Email us at [email protected] to share topic ideas and requests.

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Hear ye hear ye! We're looking for a volunteer to run the Mind the Tags Instagram account - could it be you?? #MindTheTagsPod
February 5, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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On the latest episode of #MindtheTagsPod, Emily and Vee tackle real person fiction (RPF) and make some shocking discoveries along the way 👀 #rpf #realpersonfiction
What Were YOU Doing at the Devil's Sacrament: Real Person Fiction | Mind the Tags
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 include...
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February 4, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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Cottage dwellers rise up!

What topics would you like to hear about during a #HeatedRivalry episode of #MindTheTagsPod? 🏒
January 27, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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On the latest episode of #MindTheTagsPod, Vee and Emily interview Rae and Makenzie about their research into kink representation in enemies-to-lovers Harry Potter fanfiction.
Interview with Sex Educator Rae and Data Scientist Makenzie | Mind the Tags
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 p...
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January 21, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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On the latest episode of #MindtheTagsPod, Emily and Vee discuss the ins and outs of writing fanfic, including coming up with ideas, choosing a writing platform, and sharing your work online.
So You Wanna Write a Fanfic: Tips and Tricks for Getting Started | Mind the Tags
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 a...
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January 7, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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#MindTheTagsPod will be back next week with an all-new episode! Our topic will be how to write your very first fanfic - what are some of the tips and tricks you’ve learned in fandom? We’ll include them in the show notes!
January 2, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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On the latest episode of #MindTheTagsPod, 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."

Check out our chat with Dr. Rouse below!

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Interview with Lauren Rouse: Fandom Researcher | Mind the Tags
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." ...
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December 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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On the latest episode of #MindtheTagsPod, Vee and Emily open the freezer to uncover the origins of "dead dove, do not eat" and embark on a journey through tropes old and new.

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Trope There It Is: Story Themes in Fic and Beyond
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 ...
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November 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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How it’s going
November 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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What do folks think of Emily’s new podcasting equipment?
October 31, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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On the latest episode of #MindTheTagsPod, Vee and Emily interview NYT bestselling author TJ Klune, an unapologetic fandom and fanfic stan.

Check out our interview with TJ below!

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Interview with TJ Klune: NYT Bestselling Author and Fanfic Stan
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 one...
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October 27, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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On the latest episode of #MindTheTagsPod, Vee and Emily explore the wondrous world of #filk and share a filk of their own 🎵

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Got Filk? The Wondrous World of Fandom Music
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 i...
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October 9, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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On the latest episode of #MindTheTagsPod, Vee and Emily interview romance and fantasy author @freyamarske.bsky.social to chat about her fanfic writing experience and her original works. Check out our interview with Freya below!

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Interview with Freya Marske: Romance and Fantasy Author | Mind the Tags
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 s...
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September 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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On the latest episode of #MindTheTagsPod, Vee and Emily dive into the many wonders of the age-old fandom tradition of #fanon interpretations.

What are some of the tightly-held fanon beliefs in your fandom?
I Want To Believe: The Limitless Possibilities of Fanon | Mind the Tags
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 ...
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September 2, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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On the latest episode of #MindTheTagsPod, Vee and Emily interview practicing attorney Marc Greenberg, Esq. and dive into his expertise around copyright, intellectual property, and the legal ramifications for fanfiction. Check out our conversation with Marc below!

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Interview with Marc Greenberg, Esq.: Fandom Law Scholar
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 rep...
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August 6, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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On the latest episode of #MindTheTagsPod, Vee and Emily explore the fascinating world of the #omegaverse, including its common tropes and origin in Supernatural real person fanfiction (RPF).

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Ready or Knot: Our Deep Dive into the Omegaverse
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 motivations...
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July 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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On the latest episode of #MindTheTagsPod, Vee and Emily interview novelist and fanfic author @knivesinfeet.bsky.social and explore the differences between writing fanfiction and original fiction. Check out our conversation with Tara below!

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Interview with Tara: Novelist and Fanfic Author
In this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily interview Tara, a novelist and fanfiction writer. In this interview, we discuss similarities and differences between writing for traditional publication...
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June 17, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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On the latest episode of #MindTheTagsPod, Vee and Emily tackle how Harry Potter fic writers have responded to J.K. Rowling's public shift to transphobia.

This is a tough topic, so please take good care. Fic writers, what are your thoughts on this topic?

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The Hippogriff in the Room: The Harry Potter Problem
Join Emily and Vee as they tackle how Harry Potter fic writers have responded to J.K. Rowling's public shift to transphobia in recent years. Vee shares their own experiences as a Harry Potter fic writ...
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May 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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May 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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On the latest episode of #MindTheTagsPod, Vee and Emily interview design researcher @ladylark.bsky.social and dive into the fascinating topic of fanbinding. Check out our conversation with Dr. Jacobs below!

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Interview with Naomi Jacobs: Design Researcher
On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily interview Dr. Naomi Jacobs, Lecturer in Design Policy and Futures Thinking at Lancaster University. In this interview, we discuss the printing and bindi...
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May 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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On the latest episode of #MindTheTagsPod, Vee and Emily discuss the similarities and differences between fanfiction and original fiction:

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Fic is (like totally) Lit: Fanfic vs. Original Fiction
Join Emily and Vee as they discuss the similarities and differences between fanfiction and original fiction, including worldbuilding, copyright, filing off the serial numbers and fanfic that becomes p...
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April 18, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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#MindtheTagsPod hosts Emily and Vee were guests on today’s The Culture Study podcast titled “The Immersive Joy of Fanfiction.” Check it out below!

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The Immersive Joy of Fan Fiction
Whether you’ve been deep in the fanfic world for years or have only heard others talk about it — we’ve worked really hard to make this episode for all of you. Yes, you might have to hear someone defin...
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April 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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On the latest episode of #MindTheTagsPod, Vee and Emily interview @alothian.bsky.social, fandom scholar and author of “Old Futures: Speculative Fiction and Queer Possibility.” Check out our conversation with Professor Lothian below!

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Interview with Alexis Lothian: Fandom Scholar
On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily interview Dr. Alexis Lothian, Associate Professor at The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Maryland...
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March 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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On the new episode of #MindTheTagsPod, Vee and Emily discuss all things "bang" and the symbiotic relationship between fanart and fanfiction:

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The (fan)Artist's Way: The Friends to Lovers Relationship between Fanart and Fanfiction
Join Emily and Vee as they chat about the long and intricate relationship between fanart and fanfiction, the different legal and financial considerations between them, fanart commissions, and Vee's ne...
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March 6, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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We will be back with a new episode in March, but want to share an older ep in the meantime! Please enjoy our episode about alternate universes in fanfiction:

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The Multiverse of Fanfic: The History of Alternate Universe | Mind the Tags
Join Emily and new co-host Vee as they discuss alternate universes (AUs), including their own experiences reading and writing AUs. Topics include: Canon and cannons, Gulliver's most...interesting trav...
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February 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM