Fic Clique

85: “Be Hot, Get Caught”

In this episode of Fic Clique, your hosts discuss "the place where cities and starscapes collide," by jublis (Jujustu Kaisen) @17:20, "just what i needed, too," by beethechange (BFU RPF) @45:03, and "The Blues Run the Game," by coyotesuspect (Hustlers Movie) @1:11:49.

Fanfiction is often know for its happy endings, but what if everything wasn't wrapped up so neatly? For Nic's birthday episode we take a look at open & ambiguous endings, and specifically how the intersection of meta and fic narratives can shape our understandings of those endings.

84: “Hoist Ya Flags”

In this episode of Fic Clique, your hosts discuss "you'll never see the end of the road (while you're travelling with me)," by Eirwyn (Critical Role C1) @23:09, "The Polyphonic Tides of Revolution," by defractum (Les Mis) @47:56, and "we must unlearn the constellations to see the stars," by lacecat (Black Sails) @1:14:54.

Weigh anchor and hoist the mizzen ye scallywags, we're off to sail the seas for Brenna's birthday! This episode is for seasoned sailors and landlubbers alike as we plunder the varied treasures that pirate narratives can hold, from allegories about queerness & monstrosity, to what stories we tell ourselves and others about who we are.

Minisode: 2023 Year in Review

The end of the year brings with it yet another Year in Review minisode! We reflect on life changes we experienced in 2023, favorite media moments both fandom and not, and some fic higlights from this past year of Fic Clique. We also talk about hostile living environments, takes that might get us cancelled, and a ficlet potentially living in our walls. We hope this minisode finds you well, and we'll see you in the new year! 

Alternate titles include: "My Old Woman Energy," "Fun Fresh New Horrors," and "It's Worse Than The Onceler" 

83: “The Poorest Little Meow Meow on the Grid”

In this episode of Fic Clique, your hosts discuss "sacrificial lamb (self-proclaimed)," by flemeth (Locked Tomb) @10:12, "voyages," by junos (SVT RPF) @36:14, and "leave no space," by linearity (Formula 1 RPF) @1:05:01.

It's that time of year again where your hosts gather 'round and swap fic recs! While we always enjoy our host rec exchange, we think we really knocked it out of the park this year. If you enjoy the community efforts of fandom, AUs as a vehicle for character study, or how the burden of legacy can weigh on someone, you'll love this episode too.

82: “The One and Only Voice of Pastiche”

In this episode, your hosts discuss "Honey and Wounds," by earlybloomingparentheses (Sherlock Holmes) @11:39, "they will us waving from such great heists," by laiqualaurelote (Ted Lasso) @37:54, and "la petite mort," by howlingmoonrise (Barbie, Dracula) @1:03:22.

With a range of fanfictions for you to enjoy this episode, our topics include reconciling different versions of someone across a lifetime, the absolute joy of perfectly executed tropes, and the various natures of immortality.

Minisode: Genre and Subgenre in Fanfiction

In this minisode, your hosts present their panel from Geek Girl Con 2023: Genre and Subgenre in Fanfiction!

We had so much fun crafting & presenting our panel that we wanted to immortalize it for you all. This somewhat more formal minisode takes a look at how genre & subgenre function in both published literature and fanfiction, with some key talking points covering romance as the foundation for fic, genre fusions, and our pitch for what "fic genre" entails.

81: “Home is Where the Haunt Is”

In this fic, your hosts discuss "quelled and quenched in leaves," by Senri (Stardew Valley) @9:04, "red, and a little more red," by atwater (F1 RPF) @33:52, and "practical magic," by notspring (SHINee RPF) @1:04:31. 

In this Halloween-themed episode, your hosts trick-or-treated through a delightful neighborhood of Ficlet recommendations and uncovered beautiful and mysterious truths about cycles of life, the nature of a haunting, and what to do when a guy infuriates you but man are his arms beautiful. Join us as we celebrate this charming holiday with a plethora of sub-10k fics, and perhaps also as we locate its true meaning.

80: “Maslow’s Hierarchy of Agonies”

In this episode of Fic Clique, your hosts discuss "A Temporary Fix," by bosgood (Untamed) @10:41, "No Reservations: Narnia," by Edonohana (Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations RPF, Chronicles of Narnia) @41:07, and "A Wee Monster Problem," by isis (Witcher) @1:01:00.

Would you like to have your heart ripped out via melancholic fanfiction? Explore a love of food as an avenue for culture? Bear witness to two co-hosts absolutely obliterating the good name of their third co-host? Whether you said yes to any of these questions or not, you should listen to this episode!

79: “That’s a Threat and a Promise (I Love You So Much)”

As one season tips into another, so too does Fic Clique make the transition into another year of podcasting with our fourth anniversary!!

This episode features us finally getting our act (somewhat) together, loving and appreciating the ficlets, and witnessing a multi-award winning performance from host Brenna. There are never enough words to describe how truly grateful we are for you all joining and supporting us on this ride, but know from the bottom of our hearts that we love you. Here's to another year of fanfiction and wack nonsense.

78: FYC: Maybe the Truth

In this episode, your hosts discuss "Maybe the Truth," by aceaceaceace (SHINee RPF).

We hope you're enjoying our new "For Your Consideration" series, because we're back with another installment! It's easy to see why host Brenna championed this fic, as we all really enjoyed the smart authorial choices, realistic portrayals of the human experience, and multiplicity of truth that this story had to offer.

Alternate titles include: "See If I Ever Validate You Again," "Don't Be a Coward, Read the OCs," and "Making a Gay Guy Happy Is So Ally of Me"