Fanfiction author Caroline a.k.a. sunshine_and_gunpowder (past the point of no return, feelings are fatal, and plant that never blooms) joins Sydney to discuss the feelings of shame and embarrassment that she experiences as a fanfiction author, how she will always and forever be a romance—with a capital 'R'—writer, the importance on one-shot writers, and Caroline's love for a second-chance romance, but NOT the break-up/never-get-back-together fics. Plus, Sydney and Caroline talk about the love for fanfictions authors who speak English as a second language. As always, send us your fic recommendations, or reach out if you are a fic author who would like to be interviewed in the future, at canonicallyincorrectpod@gmail.com.

Check out be still, my indelible friend; feelings are fatal; and plant that never blooms, as well as all of Caroline's other fics on ⁠⁠⁠Archive of Our Own⁠⁠⁠. And follow Caroline on Twitter and Tumblr!

Fic Recommendations: ⁠⁠⁠Hiding From The Sun by luckubus, Undertow by Kawffee, and what really matters by itsclowreedsfault

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Episode 97: Romance with a Capital 'R' (w/sunshine_and_gunpowder)

We're baaaaaaaaack! Thank you for your patience and understanding while we took a short break, but now we are back and better than ever. Maya has a minor sinus infection (okay maybe not better than ever, but for sure back) and Sydney has a brand new obsession that is Casey McQuiston's 2019 hit novel Red, White & Royal Blue. Alex and Henry have taken up every aspect of her heart and soul for the last month and now that she has you back, she will talk you ear off about these two boys in this fanfiction AU. As always, send us your fic recommendations, or reach out if you are a fic author who would like to be interviewed in the future, at canonicallyincorrectpod@gmail.com

Support the author and give them a kudos over on AO3: Hashtag Soulmates by everwitch

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Episode 98: Hashtag Soulmates

In a slightly different episode than what we normally do, Maya is taking the reins all on her own today to dive into the wonder world of Skyrim, specifically the books inside this action RPG. I hope you all sit back, relax, and let Maya's voice (as she does her best to add voices and immerse you into these stories) lull you into joining her in her favorite massive open-world video game. As always, send us your fic recommendations, or reach out if you are a fic author who would like to be interviewed in the future, at canonicallyincorrectpod@gmail.com

Thank you to our Patreons, AutumnalRiver and Rillie C., for your continued support!

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Episode 99: Maya's Big Skyrim Storytime

Well... we've made it. Our 100th episode is finally here, and, of course, we're going to go all out. We wouldn't be here as fanfiction and fandom podcasters, as fanfiction readers and writers, or even as friends if not for one little site you may have heard of... Archive of Our Own. This site has given us so much, so it seems fitting to commemorate 100 episodes with a tribute and a bit of history of AO3. Celebrate with us (and a few special guests who you will hear along the way) as we celebrate fanfiction past, present, and future.

As always, send us your fic recommendations, or reach out if you are a fic author who would like to be interviewed in the future, at canonicallyincorrectpod@gmail.com

Thank you to punto_y_coma, Simply_Lumity, sunshine_and_gunpowder, Tawus, and chocolatemoosey for letting me use your beautiful voices and with all your help with today’s episode.

Thank you to our Patreons, AutumnalRiver and Rillie C., for your continued support!

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Episode 100: A Tribute to AO3

Fanfiction author MrsAckermanX (July, Experiment, Fable) joins Sydney to discuss the complexities and community of writing Y/N fanfiction, how fanfiction blew-up on social media during the pandemic and the impact that trend had on MrsAckerman, what women can learn about themselves from reading erotica, and the different communities that you find while publishing on different platforms. Plus, Sydney and MrsAckerman talk extensively about the Omegaverse, their interesting shipping and world dynamics, and the ways that writers turn the AU on its head. As always, send us your fic recommendations, or reach out if you are a fic author who would like to be interviewed in the future, at canonicallyincorrectpod@gmail.com.

Check out Fable, July, and Levi/Reader: Steamy One Shot Collection, as well as all of MrsAckerman's other fics on ⁠⁠⁠Archive of Our Own⁠⁠⁠.

Fic Recommendations: ⁠⁠⁠Six Feet Under by akatsukinorequiem, Menthol by akitachi and cyancherub, and The Carnivore by CaptainDegenerate.

Thank you to our Patreons, AutumnalRiver and Rillie C., for your continued support!

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Episode 101: Girls Just Want to Write Smut (w/MrsAckermanX)

Pokémon has become a staple in every generation of child, but underneath that façade of cute, family-friendly content there's always been a dark and creepy underbelly. From disturbing Pokédex entries to Easter Eggs of ghosts and ghouls purposefully placed in game by game designers, the world of Pokémon has become ripe for horror lovers and fans of everything scary to go wild with terrifying fan theories, scary fanart (some by famous manga artist Gunji Ito), and spine-chilling Creepypastas. Creepypastas were once the scariest thing a child could read on the Internet, and while may not be cheesy and cringe in retrospect, there's something about those silly little stories that have such a special place in Sydney's heart. So mixing her love of Pokémon with her love to the macabre, Sydney's will tell two tales from the dark with the help of her friends Unown and Hypno. As always, send us your fic recommendations, or reach out if you are a fic author who would like to be interviewed in the future, at canonicallyincorrectpod@gmail.com

Read along (at your own risk) to these Creepypastas: The Unownking’s Curse: A Pokémon Creepypasta and Hypno's Lullaby

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Episode 102: Pokémon Creepypastas to Tell in the Dark

Baldur's Gate 3 has completely taken over Maya's time and her heart, and as the very best friend and cohost, she must make sure that Sydney knows who she would be most compatible with if she were to ever pick up the game and share in the hyperfixation. After several hours, and a lot of watching thirst edits of specific characters, she has brought The Dating Game (Baldur's Gate edition) to Sydney's home and to your listening ears. As always, send us your fic recommendations, or reach out if you are a fic author who would like to be interviewed in the future, at canonicallyincorrectpod@gmail.com

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Episode 103: Baldur's Gate 3 Dating Game

Amidst the secluded ambiance of a New York mansion in the 1940s, a group of eclectic individuals gather for mysterious gathering. However, the tranquil evening takes a dark turn when the host is found dead under mysterious circumstances. 
Through a series of investigations, chases, and revelations, Sydney, Maya, and their cast of characters will piece together the truth about the murders and the hidden agenda of the mansion's inhabitants comes to light. As always, send us your fic recommendations, or reach out if you are a fic author who would like to be interviewed in the future, at canonicallyincorrectpod@gmail.com

Thank you to our Patreons, AutumnalRiver and Rillie C., for your continued support!

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Episode 104: Mystery at the Mansion — A Canonically Incorrect Whodunit

Welcome to The Hunger Games renaissance! With the newest movie in The Hunger Games universe almost upon us, you would be a fool if you didn't Sydney was going to use this as a chance to talk to you about this beloved set of characters for as long as she can. And while she is eager to watch A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes in theaters with the rest of you twenty-something teenage girls, that original trio keeps nagging at her for their time in the sun — especially one Peeta Mallark. May the odds be ever in your favor. As always, send us your fic recommendations, or reach out if you are a fic author who would like to be interviewed in the future, at canonicallyincorrectpod@gmail.com
Support the author and give them a kudos over on AO3: ⁠Peeta's Games⁠ by ⁠igsygrace⁠
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Episode 105: Peeta's Games

Sydney is a certified word girl. Fanfiction, traditionally published, self-published. However the words come to her, she'll take it, but Maya has always been, will always be a video game girlie. And we are getting close to the end of the year, which means The Game Awards are upon us. To commemorate the awards and Maya's love for gaming, she is taking us through this year's Game Awards and the culture of awards, independently made products, and the love and passion the community surrounding those products has all year, award or not. As always, send us your fic recommendations, or reach out if you are a fic author who would like to be interviewed in the future, at canonicallyincorrectpod@gmail.com
Vote for ⁠The Game Awards⁠ before the live ceremony on Dec. 7!
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Episode 106: The 2023 Game Awards

Your favorite fanfiction podcast hosted by Sydney and Maya. Every Friday, we tell you a story from the world of fanfiction. It could be us recounting fics we'd recently read, telling you the history behind your favorite fanfiction platforms, or interviewing fanfiction authors about their well-known works. Send us your fic recommendations or authors you want us to interview at canonicallyincorrectpod@gmail.com

Episode 100: A Tribute to AO3

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