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Join Dr. Chrisha Anderson and Catherine McKenna for complex feelings, fangirling, and fun as they begin a second season of their Supernatural podcast--focused on the new series, "The Winchesters." With a pro-Destiel and queer Dean outlook, and special attention to LGBTQ+ content, they hope you'll come along for the ride. Special thanks and credit to our amazing contributors: Logo: Gio_Gui Music: VooDooBlooze Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is intended to be for entertainment and educational purposes only. It should never be used in place of advice given by a mental health or medical professional or as a substitute for mental health treatment. If you're struggling with a mental health issue, please seek professional help.

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Join Dr. Chrisha Anderson and Catherine McKenna for complex feelings, fangirling, and fun as they begin a second season of their Supernatural podcast--focused on the new series, "The Winchesters." With a pro-Destiel and queer Dean outlook, and special attention to LGBTQ+ content, they hope you'll come along for the ride. Special thanks and credit to our amazing contributors: Logo: Gio_Gui Music: VooDooBlooze Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is intended to be for entertainment and educational purposes only. It should never be used in place of advice given by a mental health or medical professional or as a substitute for mental health treatment. If you're struggling with a mental health issue, please seek professional help.

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12: Reaction To "The Winchesters" Finale

3/8/2023
SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains reactions to and discussions of The Winchesters' season finale, "Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye." . . . . . . . . . . . In this raw audio episode, Chrisha and Catherine discuss their initial reactions to The Winchesters' season finale, "Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye," with particular attention to the healing work this episode and the entire season did in the wake of Supernatural's series finale, "Carry On." A full analysis of the...

Duration:00:55:45

11.1: "The Winchesters" E8 - Dean is BACK!

3/7/2023
If you want to follow along with Chrisha's social media reveals, scroll down to find all the links! In this episode, Chrisha and Catherine do a whole lot of screeching about: They also look at Mary's strength in the face of pushy men, John's supportiveness and (sigh) incredibly romantic lines, Lata's continued ability to figure out all of the things, Carlos' amazing journey of rejecting the game, glitter explosions, and singing, and they try to nail down the history of Loki and Gabriel...

Duration:01:38:34

10.2: "The Winchesters" E7 - Reflections of Destiel and AU Madness

2/27/2023
In Part 2 of their 2-parter on The Winchesters' "Reflections," Chrisha and Catherine take out their red string and have fun trying to untangle the mess of what the heck is going on in the wider story. They look at look at the connections between the Akrida and Supernatural S7's Leviathan and delve further into differences between the two series: beyond the odd ghouls to the watchdogs left behind by the Men of Letters and the different way that magic seems to work. Yes, there is more talk...

Duration:01:01:11

10.1: "The Winchesters" E7 - Odd Ghouls & Akrida Possession

2/19/2023
In Part 1 of their 2-parter on The Winchesters' "Reflections," Chrisha and Catherine look at the characters' journeys--everything from the psychological reasons for John's regression under pressure to Millie and Ada bonding to Carlos' knowledge of Latin. In the midst of it all, they talk about odd ghouls, the ins and outs of Akrida possession, and the implications for Robbie Thompson's interview with TV Line, where he teases that he hopes the reveal that the Akrida are from an AU "will drive...

Duration:01:14:16

9.2: "The Winchesters" E6 - Red String, AUs, and Some Destiel

2/11/2023
Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of Dean Winchester's death. In Part 2 of their 2-parter on The Winchesters' "Art of Dying," Chrisha and Catherine go full red string with discussions about possible AUs, the musical paratexts and how they speak into the story, and parallels between John and Mary and Destiel. The Winchesters audio clip credits: The CW Supernatural audio clip credits: The WB; The CW Vancon 2022 audio clip credits: Creation Entertainment Music clip...

Duration:00:56:26

9.1: "The Winchesters" E6 - barn Barn BARN Barn bArN (& Some Queerness)

1/27/2023
In Part 1 of their 2-parter on The Winchesters' "Art of Dying," Chrisha and Catherine talk about barns. A lot. They also discuss Mary's growth as a leader, John's anger and his attempt at healing, Lata's powerful choice for non-violence, and Carlos' sudden silence in the face of true attraction--and how that speaks to Dean's reactions towards Cas. The Winchesters audio clip credits: The CW Supernatural audio clip credits: The WB; The CW Music clip credits: "Pull the Wool" by U.S. Stamps;...

Duration:01:21:20

8.2: "The Winchesters" E5 - F*** John Winchester, Red String Edition

12/14/2022
In Part 2 of their two-parter on The Winchesters' "Legacy of a Mind," Chrisha and Catherine pull out the red string. They delve into the reasons why Mary and John's journey into Mary's mind may have felt a little familiar, why the monster of the week may have given us some clues as to what the heck is going on with the series, and discuss about the Akrida and what the episode's songs may be hinting at. The Winchesters audio clip credits: The CW Supernatural audio clip credits: The WB; The...

Duration:00:50:38

8.1: "The Winchesters" E5 - F*** John Winchester

11/24/2022
It was another massive recording session for episode five of The Winchesters, "Legacy of a Mind," so this week Chrisha and Catherine are breaking it down into two different parts. Part 1 explores the Monster Club's character arcs in the episode and the themes of lies vs. honesty and hiding vs. being seen. Of special focus are Mary's exploration of her darkest moment, Ada's relationship with her son, Tony, and the many, many ways in which John deserves being told to f*** off. Part 2? Yeah,...

Duration:01:12:31

7: "The Winchesters" E4 - Trauma, Anger, Isolation, Community, & Healing

11/20/2022
Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of PTSD and John's self-harm behavior. It's been a bit of a wait, but Catherine and Chrisha are back with a MASSIVE almost 2 hour episode about The Winchester's E4, "Masters of War." They focus in on the trauma journeys faced by the two different pairs in the episode: John and Carlos, and Lata and Mary, and the different ways each of them face when triggered: healing and community vs. anger and isolation. The Winchesters audio clip...

Duration:01:58:32

6: "The Winchesters" E3 - Meta, Red String, & Radio Waves

10/31/2022
Episode 3 of The Winchesters was wild, and Catherine and Chrisha were definitely feeling like that gif of the guy with the red string by the end of recording this episode. From new character revelations to the dueling music narratives to the way that radio waves seemed to play an important role in the episode, they dig deep into the meta of the episode and notice some interesting connections between The Winchesters and the wider world of Supernatural. Also: Robbie Thompson, Catherine and...

Duration:01:36:19

5: "The Winchesters" E2 - Monstrous Parents & Generational Trauma

10/24/2022
Episode 2 of The Winchesters hit hard on the concept of monstrous parents, generational trauma, cycles of abuse, and finding yourself. From La Tunda, to Mary's relationship with Samuel, to John and Millie's fractious interactions, Chrisha and Catherine delve into and unpack the big and difficult concepts that this episode tackled. The Winchesters audio clip credits: The CW Supernatural audio clip credits: The WB; The CW Music clip credits: "Altitude" by Claude Perraudin; "Aquarius" by The...

Duration:01:04:49

4: "The Winchesters" Pilot Thoughts ... So Many Thoughts!

10/17/2022
Chrisha and Catherine have SOOOOO many thoughts about The Winchesters' premiere. From discussions about all the new characters, the incredible music, the Easter eggs and the parallels between moments from this new show and Supernatural, to thoughts about what might, exactly, be going on with Dean, this episode has a little bit of everything. The Winchesters audio clip credits: The CW Supernatural audio clip credits: The WB; The CW Interview with the Vampire audio clip credits: AMC Music...

Duration:01:27:27

3: More Things "The Winchesters"

10/9/2022
There has been so much promotional material coming out about The Winchesters that Catherine and Chrisha have literally not been able to keep up! But they did have an opportunity to record about some of it, and you can listen to their thoughts about: - that slightly different version of "Carry On Wayward Son" under a recent promo - more about that Cas clip and how it might connect to "Dark Side of the Moon" and "Destiny's Child" - Henry Winchester and Mary Campbell - mother-and-child...

Duration:01:01:20

2: All Things "The Winchesters"

9/11/2022
In this full length episode, Chrisha and Catherine go into a more in-depth look at the upcoming series, The Winchesters. After their initial full on "nope" reaction to its first mention, they share what led them to give it a try. While still having reservations, they discuss what, exactly, from behind the scenes info, trailers, photo shoots, and posters, is making them excited enough to delve into a new season of podcasting. The Winchesters audio clip credits: The CW; JIB12 Music clip...

Duration:01:05:23

1: "The Winchesters" - A New Series & A New Project

9/1/2022
The Fangirl Business is BACK with a new episode teasing their new project: the upcoming series, The Winchesters. Welcoming listeners both old and new, Catherine and Chrisha discuss how their previous season, which followed the highs and lows of Supernatural's Season 15, is informing their current project. With a longer episode to come before The Winchesters' premiere, they briefly examine both their concerns about the new series and what made them decide to give it a try. Follow us on...

Duration:00:18:42

43: Radio Company's "Watching Over Me" & Some Squee

2/1/2022
Content Warning: This episode contains audio from Castiel's confession scene. In what is a very 2022 moment, Chrisha and Catherine present to you a podcast they recorded in 2021--whilst also announcing an official hiatus after having not released any content for the past nine months. Yes, this pandemic sure has been a ride! Join them for some Destiel squee and pain while they examine Radio Company's "Watching Over Me." They go on a deep dive about why they see this music as a song written...

Duration:01:22:51

42.3: Deconstructing "Carry On" - From Dean's Funeral to the Bridge Reunion

4/4/2021
*CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses and analyzes "Carry On," starting at Dean's funeral and ending at the bridge reunion. We are including chapter markers in this episode so that you can skip moments that may be too difficult. There are no audio clips in this episode, as we feel that they could be triggering. Please take care of yourselves, friends.* In this episode, Chrisha and Catherine begin their discussion with Dean's funeral, and proceed through to the brothers' reunion at the...

Duration:00:58:44

42.2: Deconstructing "Carry On" - The Barn and Dean's Death Scene

3/3/2021
*CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses and analyzes "Carry On," starting with a discussion of the barn setting and including the entirety of Dean's death scene. We are including chapter markers in this episode so that you can skip moments that may be too difficult. There are no audio clips in this episode, as we feel that they could be triggering. Please take care of yourselves, friends.* In this episode, Chrisha and Catherine discuss the barn set and its connection to Season 4's "Heaven...

Duration:00:45:25

42.1: Deconstructing "Carry On" - From Recap to Vamp Fight

2/23/2021
*CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses and analyzes "Carry On" up to and including the vampire fight, but prior to Dean's death. We are including chapter markers in this episode so that you can skip moments that may be too difficult. There are no audio clips in this episode, as we feel that they could be triggering. Please take care of yourselves, friends.* In this episode, Chrisha and Catherine break down the structure and content of "Carry On" in order to analyze why, exactly, the...

Duration:01:31:18

41: Announcing "Reclaiming Supernatural"

2/16/2021
Note: Due to life, an abundance of excellent series rewatch podcasts, and the new series The Winchesters, "Reclaiming Supernatural" has been put on the back burner for the immediate future. In this episode of The Fangirl Business, Chrisha and Catherine talk about their upcoming project, "Reclaiming Supernatural," a rewatch with a twist that will start back at season one. They also discuss their next steps, which includes a final deconstruction, analysis, and rejection of the series finale,...

Duration:00:40:01

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