It was the shocker of the century! This week, prior to recording our first episode, we got the news that the wildly popular, hugely successful, and critically acclaimed Our Flag Means Death was allegedly canceled by Max. Of course,we believe in the power of turning poison into positivity, so we're going to keep on believing that Season 3 is happening (because it will! We will make it happen!). 

We're also continuing with our podcast plans! 

This week, hosts Carly Heath (Yayvid_Jenkins on AO3), Carly Delso-Saavedra, Lacey Bond, and Katie (LoopyDangerFrog on AO3) are talking about everyone's favorite grumpy First Mate—Israel "Izzy" Hands. 

We discuss why we love him, how we'd like to see him depicted in fics, and what we'd like to see done with him in season 3 (may all our delulu come trululu). 

Here's the list of fics we talked about in this episode: 

Wave Hello to the Void - eefaevie, mxmollusca, zacharybosch
https://archiveofourown.org/works/51218191

The author Mottlemoth - https://archiveofourown.org/users/Mottlemoth/works?fandom_id=72534322 - they only have 3 OFMD fics and they're all great.

Close Quarters - FortinbrasFTW

https://archiveofourown.org/works/37921801

Would You Worship Gravity - bitethehands https://archiveofourown.org/works/41613852/chapters/104378886

To the Lonely Sea and Sky - zythespary https://archiveofourown.org/works/40963257/chapters/102657384

Jawbreaker series - little_seahorse https://archiveofourown.org/series/3353746

High and Lonesome, Hard and Strong - keriiiocabinet https://archiveofourown.org/works/48071983

Bleed to Love Her - oopshidaisy https://archiveofourown.org/works/46850920

(Teddy) Bear Hands series - cananpoilot  https://archiveofourown.org/works/48427435/chapters/122148247

Talk it through, without the crew - SapphoWasRight

https://archiveofourown.org/works/50654287

Holy Matelotage - Ruthie Hanson

Season Free (or: This is how it could be) - Yayvid_Jenkins

https://archiveofourown.org/works/52150141/chapters/131904751

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The Izzy (and #renewasacrew) Episode

He’s everyone’s favorite chef – the man who can make a 40-orange glaze cake with nothing but a butcher knife and an open flame. We’re talking Roach in this episode! We’re exploring his backstory as well as what we’d love to see him do in Season 3. 

It’s also been a wild week in the fandom and we recap everything from #Lubeasacrew to the billboards, trucks and planes. Hop aboard the Our Flag Means Fanfiction podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

Also, it’s OFMD Aro/Ace Week! https://twitter.com/ofmdaroaceweek/status/1732091009129943088

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The Our Flag Means Fanfiction co-hosts this week are Randy (the most prolific Roach writer in the fandom https://archiveofourown.org/users/bongbingbong), Irene (Roach and Rizzy expert and artist https://twitter.com/neo__pessimist ), YA author Rosiee Thor (https://www.rosieethor.com/), jewelry maker Tony (https://www.blueboximaginarium.com/), cosplayer and journalist Lacey Bond (https://www.instagram.com/officialjoygoblin/), and me, Carly Heath (https://www.instagram.com/carlylynheath/).


Here’s the fics we rec in the show: 

Heart Like a Kite https://archiveofourown.org/works/51579748
Cake - https://archiveofourown.org/works/52211017
Roach and the Aunties - https://archiveofourown.org/works/50801470/chapters/128333638
Best Ranking: A DDR love story - https://archiveofourown.org/works/45131290
Roach-centered ficlets - https://archiveofourown.org/works/39505494/chapters/98880282
All I have to offer is my flesh, blood, and bone - https://archiveofourown.org/works/50695186
It’s not the long walk home that will change this heart - https://archiveofourown.org/works/38909196
Communicating Want - https://archiveofourown.org/works/38441191/chapters/96071794
From one son to another - https://archiveofourown.org/works/47861134
Cleave the Pin - https://archiveofourown.org/works/38027014
Two Ungentle Men - https://archiveofourown.org/series/2866504
Cancelled - https://archiveofourown.org/works/45754003

Roach reference zine - https://twitter.com/royaleminit/status/1736886061698269358?s=20
Randy’s Rizzy fanfic directory -
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ja_nJZFcwKTZ33Sh3i0p0wG9x87DnzWwGQlW3CQGX1c/edit

The Roach Episode (brought to you by Astroglide)

The sassiest pirate on the high seas is the subject of this week's episode! We talk about why we love Lucius, why we love Lucius and Pete's relationship, and why we also ship Lucius with every other member of the crew. 

It's been a light news week in the Our Flag Means Death fandom, but we still manage to clown. 

Our co-hosts this week are YA author Kylie Schachte, podfic narrator Katie (Loopydangerfrog on AO3), journalist Lacey Bond, fandom photographer and organizer Carly Delso-Saavedra, and writer Carly Heath.

A lot of fics we've recc'd in this episode:

FULL LIST TBA

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