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Dr. Chrisha Anderson and Catherine McKenna process feelings surrounding the fandom's emotional rollercoaster of Supernatural coming to an end. Join us for fangirling, fun, and feels as we process and theorize our way through the final season of the longest science fiction/genre show in American television history! Special thanks and credit to our amazing contributors: Logo: Gio_Gui Music: VooDooBlooze Editing: Chris Anderson, Catherine McKenna 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.

Dr. Chrisha Anderson and Catherine McKenna process feelings surrounding the fandom's emotional rollercoaster of Supernatural coming to an end. Join us for fangirling, fun, and feels as we process and theorize our way through the final season of the longest science fiction/genre show in American television history! Special thanks and credit to our amazing contributors: Logo: Gio_Gui Music: VooDooBlooze Editing: Chris Anderson, Catherine McKenna 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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Dr. Chrisha Anderson and Catherine McKenna process feelings surrounding the fandom's emotional rollercoaster of Supernatural coming to an end. Join us for fangirling, fun, and feels as we process and theorize our way through the final season of the longest science fiction/genre show in American television history! Special thanks and credit to our amazing contributors: Logo: Gio_Gui Music: VooDooBlooze Editing: Chris Anderson, Catherine McKenna 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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English

Episodes

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
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, "Carry On," using a literary lens.

Duration:00:40:01

40: State of the Fandom - Post Finale Edition

1/29/2021
*S15E20 SPOILERS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE* Chrisha and Catherine are back with an all-new State of the Fandom (SotF) episode, after a much needed haitus! In this podcast, they discuss this transitional period for the fandom and their own personal journeys post Supernatural's finale, and they hint at what's coming next for The Fangirl Business! CONTENT WARNING: While it is not the focus, this episode does touch upon the series finale for Supernatural, and briefly mentions some of the...

Duration:01:10:35

39: "Carry On" - Pain, Trauma, and Processing

12/1/2020
*S15E20 SPOILERS BELOW* In their overview of Supernatural’s finale, Chrisha and Catherine discuss their personal reactions and the many triggers embedded within the narrative. Note: There are no audio clips in this episode of The Fangirl Business. CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of abuse, childlessness, ableism, misogyny, queer erasure, suicide, & suicidal ideation. IF YOU NEED SUPPORT: https://www.imalive.org/online/IF YOU WANT TO...

Duration:00:56:41

38.2: "Inherit the Earth," "Fanfiction," & Reciprocal Destiel Hopes

11/19/2020
*S15E19 SPOILERS BELOW* The time has come, wayward friends... our LAST podcast before we know it all! Join Chrisha and Catherine as they discuss all things Destiel in Inherit The Earth, including Cas' loud absence, Dean's self-actualization, and what they believe we may be exploring the exact nature of in Act 2! CONTENT WARNING: This episode delves into theories for Destiel and Cas' endgame, which are HOPEFUL and STILL STAND! We know how hard hope can be, and we know how hard saying...

Duration:01:52:03

38.1: "Inherit the Earth" - From "WTAF?" to "GENIUS!"

11/17/2020
*S15E19 SPOILERS BELOW* Chrisha and Catherine's initial reaction to "Inherit the Earth" was very much "WTAF?" However, after some discussion, and some delving into the details, their ultimate take is: "GENIUS!" Come along for the ride as they discuss the penultimate episode and all that's going on just underneath its surface. Supernatural audio clip credits: The CW

Duration:01:30:10

37.2: "Despair," Destiel, & Dessert - Feelings, Analysis, Hope ... and Pie!

11/12/2020
*S15E18 SPOILERS BELOW* At last... pie! Come join Chrisha and Catherine in their most joyous podcast episode to date, as they squee and sob their way through Destiel going CANON! Beyond the squee, they process their feelings about the ship and what it means for them and for queer representation. And because they can't help themselves, they delve into possible theories for the last two episodes, including the excitement and fear of having hope. CONTENT WARNING: This episode delves into...

Duration:02:15:08

37.1: "Despair" - Context, Guest Stars, TFW2.0, and....Kale!

11/12/2020
*S15E18 SPOILERS BELOW* In this episode of highly delicious and nutritious kale-like content, Chrisha and Catherine start their discussion of Despair, including real world context, guest stars, Dean's dramatic change after the departure of Chuck, Dad!Sam, the parallels between Sam and Jack, Sam's leadership, and Jack's maturity. Supernatural audio clip credits: The CW

Duration:01:10:48

36.2: "Unity," Humans, Seraphs, and Free Will (and our very last subtext episode!)

11/11/2020
*S15E17 SPOILERS BELOW* In this episode (the last one before the subtext became the text!), Chrisha and Catherine discuss the parallels between Adam and Seraphina and Dean and Cas and consider the implications of Chuck's revelations about Amara and Castiel from a shipping perspective. Supernatural audio clip credits: The CW

Duration:00:48:47

36.1: "Unity," Dean's Rage, Sam's Vulnerability, and Cas' Free Will

11/10/2020
*S15E17 SPOILERS BELOW* In another supersized podcast, Chrisha and Catherine begin the work of analyzing "Unity." In an excellently crafted episode that generated a lot of big feelings, they hone in on Dean's rage, Sam's vulnerability, and Cas' free will. Additionally, they discuss the nuanced way in which Amara was portrayed in this episode: building toward a redemption arc, which was interrupted by Chuck's abuse and manipulation. Supernatural audio clip credits: The CW

Duration:01:41:42

34.2: "Drag Me Away (From You)", Musical Subtext, and Dean's Sexuality

11/6/2020
*S15E16 SPOILERS BELOW* In this mini shipping episode about "Drag Me Away (From You)", Chrisha and Catherine delve into music choices, prayer in Supernatural, the mirroring of Dean and Travis, and Dean's continued lack of sexual interest in female characters this season. Supernatural audio clip credits: The CW Music credits: The Ink Spots, "If I Didn't Care"

Duration:00:34:00

35: "Despair" and DESTIELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

11/6/2020
*S15E18 SPOILERS BELOW* Chrisha and Catherine could not contain their excitement about DESTIEL GOING FREAKING CANON in "Despair" and literally started recording this within 15 minutes of the episode ending on the East Coast. Come listen to them screech, sob, and celebrate Castiel telling Dean that HE LOVES HIM, and share their love for the endurance of a ship that refused to quit. Supernatural audio clip credits: The CW

Duration:00:18:57

34.1 "Drag Me Away (From You)", Childhood Trauma, & Characterization Choices

11/5/2020
*S15E16 SPOILERS BELOW* It's another supersized podcast from Chrisha and Catherine! In it, they discuss the hits and misses of "Drag Me Away (From You)", including the troubling depiction of therapy, characterization choices, and the way that the episode depicted early childhood trauma and its impact on Dean's current behavior. They also cheer for Sam. Like, a lot. Supernatural audio clip credits: The CW

Duration:01:33:50

33.2: "Gimme Shelter", Shipping, and End Game Musings

10/31/2020
*S15E15 SPOILERS BELOW* Chrisha and Catherine discuss "Gimme Shelter"'s shipping elements, focusing in on Dean and Cas' parenting, that photo Cas used to summon the crossroads demon, and the problematic nature of Amara and Dean's past "relationship." They go on to muse about the series finale and what the effects may be for viewers past and present should the ship go/not go canon in a big way. Supernatural audio clip credits: The CW Music credits: Taylor Swift, "I Did Something Bad"; "End...

Duration:00:55:21

33.1: The Dark Side of Humanity & Gifts from Deities in "Gimme Shelter"

10/30/2020
*S15E15 SPOILERS BELOW* In this supersized podcast, Chrisha and Catherine discuss "Gimme Shelter," which was split between a lot of cuteness and a lot of heavy content. They squee over Cas' return and all the adorable moments in which Jack emulates his dads, but then turn to more serious topics: the way in which the episode explores the dark side of humanity, the price of "gifts" from deities, and Jack's secret. Supernatural audio clip credits: The CW

Duration:01:35:57

32: Theories - The Mystery of the Garden; Free Will; the Beginning and the End

10/24/2020
*SPOILERS THROUGH S15E13 BELOW* In this episode (recorded just before the end of hiatus), Chrisha and Catherine look back at elements that have been laid down in previous seasons as they theorize about what may come in the final few episodes of Supernatural. With the relevance of the Garden fresh on their minds from "Destiny's Child," they start their discussion back in Season 9 with Gadreel, the Garden's failed guardian, and examine the mystery of what exactly happened in the world's first...

Duration:01:20:28

31: Cuteness, Torture, and Parenting in "Last Holiday"

10/18/2020
*S15E14 SPOILERS BELOW* They've survived their very last (and longest!) Hellatus, and Chrisha and Catherine are back with an all new, super-sized podcast about "Last Holiday!" They have an honest conversation about missing Cas, squee about all the cuteness from this episode, discuss the problematic ways in which torture and its repercussions were addressed and overlooked, and discuss the healing that is underway in the parent-child relationship between Dean and Jack. Special guest...

Duration:01:27:05

30: "Galaxy Brain" and "Destiny's Child" ... Shipping Edition

10/6/2020
*SPOILERS THROUGH S15E13 BELOW* Join Chrisha and Catherine for a 2-for-1 shipping special, as they delve into the Destiel subtext of both Galaxy Brain AND Destiny's Child! From porn jokes to clinking glasses to toddler co-parenting to intricate religious symbolism, our show (and this podcast!) has it all! “Galaxy Brain” and “Destiny’s Child” audio clip credits: The CW

Duration:01:09:04

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