Fanfiction Power Hour

On today's episode, Matt and Ruth dust off their critically acclaimed fanfiction, Bumi's Tales, to write a third chapter. It gets pretty steamy. They also discuss why it's very funny to joke about 9/11 in the context of Avatar: The Last Airbender. -------------------------------------------CONTACT AND SOCIAL MEDIA-------------------------------------------If you'd like to submit a comment, question, topic, or fanfiction, you can email us at: thefanfictionpowerhour@gmail.comYou can also find us on Twitter and Instagram at:Twitter - @fanfictionphInstagram - @fanfictionpowerhour-------------------------------------------MISCELLANIOUS & CREDITS-------------------------------------------Please consider supporting us on patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/fanfictionpowerhourSpecial thanks to Pixies Designs for our updated show art. You can find their twitter, where you can request a commission at: https://twitter.com/pixiesmedia-------------------------------------------Fan Fiction Power Hour is hosted by buzzsprout. You can find a direct link to our show at: https://t.co/rHcSHXM3w9?amp=1

On today's episode, Matt and Ruth reach into the grab bag to discuss some of their fandoms that just can't make the cut for a standalone episode. Matt also realizes he narrowly avoided being a furry and discusses his brief flirtation with the idea of a Sonic: The Hedgehog tattoo.-------------------------------------------CONTACT AND SOCIAL MEDIA-------------------------------------------If you'd like to submit a comment, question, topic, or fanfiction, you can email us at: thefanfictionpowerhour@gmail.comYou can also find us on Twitter and Instagram at:Twitter - @fanfictionphInstagram - @fanfictionpowerhour-------------------------------------------MISCELLANIOUS & CREDITS-------------------------------------------Please consider supporting us on patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/fanfictionpowerhourSpecial thanks to Pixies Designs for our updated show art. You can find their twitter, where you can request a commission at: https://twitter.com/pixiesmedia-------------------------------------------Fan Fiction Power Hour is hosted by buzzsprout. You can find a direct link to our show at: https://t.co/rHcSHXM3w9?amp=1

On today's episode, Matt and Ruth slog their way through the contentious topic of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Taking prisoners, it's a take-a-thon unlike any other. Spoiler: The takes are all about how terrible the MCU fandom is. Oh and they read a few fanfictions as well.-------------------------------------------CONTACT AND SOCIAL MEDIA-------------------------------------------If you'd like to submit a comment, question, topic, or fanfiction, you can email us at: thefanfictionpowerhour@gmail.comYou can also find us on Twitter and Instagram at:Twitter - @fanfictionphInstagram - @fanfictionpowerhour-------------------------------------------MISCELLANIOUS & CREDITS-------------------------------------------Please consider supporting us on patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/fanfictionpowerhourSpecial thanks to Pixies Designs for our updated show art. You can find their twitter, where you can request a commission at: https://twitter.com/pixiesmedia-------------------------------------------Fan Fiction Power Hour is hosted by buzzsprout. You can find a direct link to our show at: https://t.co/rHcSHXM3w9?amp=1

On today's episode, Matt and Ruth go on their very own Pokémon adventure. Matt talks about how he may, or may not, have met Gillian Anderson when he was five and she may, or may not, have helped him write a Pokémon fan fiction. Afterwards the duo dig up the earliest works they could find on the internet and take a walk down memory lane. Grab your repels and escape ropes, because this is one wild ride.-------------------------------------------CONTACT AND SOCIAL MEDIA-------------------------------------------If you'd like to submit a comment, question, topic, or fanfiction, you can email us at: thefanfictionpowerhour@gmail.comYou can also find us on Twitter and Instagram at:Twitter - @fanfictionphInstagram - @fanfictionpowerhour-------------------------------------------MISCELLANIOUS & CREDITS-------------------------------------------Please consider supporting us on patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/fanfictionpowerhourSpecial thanks to Pixies Designs for our updated show art. You can find their twitter, where you can request a commission at: https://twitter.com/pixiesmedia-------------------------------------------Fan Fiction Power Hour is hosted by buzzsprout. You can find a direct link to our show at: https://t.co/rHcSHXM3w9?amp=1

Don your headbands because it's time to run through some Naruto fan fictions! On today's episode, Matt and Ruth uncover the truth behind Naruto's Irish heritage and desperately try to figure out why there's a ten-thousand word Boondock Saints x Naruto crossover fic. -------------------------------------------CONTACT AND SOCIAL MEDIA-------------------------------------------If you'd like to submit a comment, question, topic, or fanfiction, you can email us at: thefanfictionpowerhour@gmail.comYou can also find us on Twitter and Instagram at:Twitter - @fanfictionphInstagram - @fanfictionpowerhour-------------------------------------------MISCELLANIOUS & CREDITS-------------------------------------------Please consider supporting us on patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/fanfictionpowerhourSpecial thanks to Pixies Designs for our updated show art. You can find their twitter, where you can request a commission at: https://twitter.com/pixiesmedia-------------------------------------------Fan Fiction Power Hour is hosted by buzzsprout. You can find a direct link to our show at: https://t.co/rHcSHXM3w9?amp=1

On today's episode, Matt and Ruth continue to inflict psychological damage upon themselves by covering the baffling fandom surrounding Hamilton.  From its numerous instances of fraud to outright racism, there's no depths this community hasn't reached. Also they make a tier list of the many many iterations of the iconic Miku Binder Thomas Jefferson image. Whether you're a wine mom or not, there's something here for everyone to enjoy!-------------------------------------------CONTACT AND SOCIAL MEDIA-------------------------------------------If you'd like to submit a comment, question, topic, or fanfiction, you can email us at: thefanfictionpowerhour@gmail.comYou can also find us on Twitter and Instagram at:Twitter - @fanfictionphInstagram - @fanfictionpowerhour-------------------------------------------MISCELLANIOUS & CREDITS-------------------------------------------Please consider supporting us on patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/fanfictionpowerhourSpecial thanks to Pixies Designs for our updated show art. You can find their twitter, where you can request a commission at: https://twitter.com/pixiesmedia-------------------------------------------Fan Fiction Power Hour is hosted by buzzsprout. You can find a direct link to our show at: https://t.co/rHcSHXM3w9?amp=1

On today's episode Matt and Ruth are joined by special guest, Aura to finally go over the biggest property in the fan fiction universe--Harry Potter! Along the way they'll sample the infamous My Immortal, discuss their beef with JK Rowling, set sail on the SS Horrible Ships and discover just how terrible the Harry Potter fandom really is.Also there's finally a patreon! Please consider supporting the show at: https://www.patreon.com/fanfictionpowerhour-------------------------------------------CONTACT AND SOCIAL MEDIA-------------------------------------------If you'd like to submit a comment, question, topic, or fanfiction, you can email us at: thefanfictionpowerhour@gmail.comYou can also find us on Twitter and Instagram at:Twitter - @fanfictionphInstagram - @fanfictionpowerhour-------------------------------------------MISCELLANIOUS & CREDITS-------------------------------------------Please consider supporting us on patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/fanfictionpowerhourSpecial thanks to Pixies Designs for our updated show art. You can find their twitter, where you can request a commission at: https://twitter.com/pixiesmedia-------------------------------------------Fan Fiction Power Hour is hosted by buzzsprout. You can find a direct link to our show at: https://t.co/rHcSHXM3w9?amp=1

It's the year of the tiger so to celebrate Matt and Ruth tackle all things cats. From Garfield personality quizzes to disturbing revelations about what people draw on their DeviantArt accounts, no fuzzy feline stone goes unturned. Oh and it turns out people love roleplaying Warrior Cats. Like a lot. -------------------------------------------CONTACT AND SOCIAL MEDIA-------------------------------------------If you'd like to submit a comment, question, topic, or fanfiction, you can email us at: thefanfictionpowerhour@gmail.comYou can also find us on Twitter and Instagram at:Twitter - @fanfictionphInstagram - @fanfictionpowerhour-------------------------------------------MISCELLANIOUS & CREDITS-------------------------------------------Special thanks to Pixies Designs for our updated show art. You can find their twitter, where you can request a commission at: https://twitter.com/pixiesmedia-------------------------------------------Fan Fiction Power Hour is hosted by buzzsprout. You can find a direct link to our show at: https://t.co/rHcSHXM3w9?amp=1

Welcome back everybody! It's time for season 2 of the fanfiction power hour. To kick off the new season Matt and Ruth scoop up a double serving of Ratatouille fanfiction. They also spend some time catching up, learn about Ruth's childhood watching movies that may or may not have been Arabic bootlegs, and cast the crossover event of the season: Fargo x Muppets. -------------------------------------------CONTACT AND SOCIAL MEDIA-------------------------------------------If you'd like to submit a comment, question, topic, or fanfiction, you can email us at: thefanfictionpowerhour@gmail.comYou can also find us on Twitter and Instagram at:Twitter - @fanfictionphInstagram - @fanfictionpowerhour-------------------------------------------MISCELLANIOUS & CREDITS-------------------------------------------Special thanks to Pixies Designs for our updated show art. You can find their twitter, where you can request a commission at: https://twitter.com/pixiesmedia-------------------------------------------Fan Fiction Power Hour is hosted by buzzsprout. You can find a direct link to our show at: https://t.co/rHcSHXM3w9?amp=1

 Happy Holidays! On today's very special season 1 finale, Matt and Ruth get into the spirit of the season by discussing their family traditions before diving into some festive fanfics. Join them and marvel at Kramer's misadventures through festivus, become puzzled by the deep lore of the evil Keebler elves, and finally cozy up next to the fire to enjoy a lovely Digimon poem. Have a wonderful rest of your year! See you in January! Thank you so much to everyone who has listened, offered feedback and helped grow this show so much in such a short amount of time!-------------------------------------------CONTACT AND SOCIAL MEDIA-------------------------------------------If you'd like to submit a comment, question, topic, or fanfiction, you can email us at: thefanfictionpowerhour@gmail.comYou can also find us on Twitter and Instagram at:Twitter - @fanfictionphInstagram - @fanfictionpowerhour-------------------------------------------MISCELLANIOUS & CREDITS-------------------------------------------Special thanks to Pixies Designs for our updated show art. You can find their twitter, where you can request a commission at: https://twitter.com/pixiesmedia-------------------------------------------Fan Fiction Power Hour is hosted by buzzsprout. You can find a direct link to our show at: https://t.co/rHcSHXM3w9?amp=1

On today's episode, Matt and Ruth craft the next installment of their ongoing fanfiction master piece: Bumi's Tale. Join them as they debate over whether or not Bumi should be 900 years old, if Flopsy is a harbinger of the end times, and most importantly--is Omashu really just war-torn Los Angeles in the year 2057? -------------------------------------------CONTACT AND SOCIAL MEDIA-------------------------------------------If you'd like to submit a comment, question, topic, or fanfiction, you can email us at: thefanfictionpowerhour@gmail.comYou can also find us on Twitter and Instagram at:Twitter - @fanfictionphInstagram - @fanfictionpowerhour-------------------------------------------MISCELLANIOUS & CREDITS-------------------------------------------Special thanks to Pixies Designs for our updated show art. You can find their twitter, where you can request a commission at: https://twitter.com/pixiesmedia-------------------------------------------Fan Fiction Power Hour is hosted by buzzsprout. You can find a direct link to our show at: https://t.co/rHcSHXM3w9?amp=1

On today's episode, Matt and Ruth attempt to tackle the massive Alpha Beta Omega Dynamic corner of fanfiction.  From its humble origins in the Star Trek community to its bafflingly meteoric rise in the 2010s, there is no aspect, no matter how disturbing, that they shy away from discussing. Saddle up and abandon all hope at the door, because it's time to get weird.  -------------------------------------------CONTACT AND SOCIAL MEDIA-------------------------------------------If you'd like to submit a comment, question, topic, or fanfiction, you can email us at: thefanfictionpowerhour@gmail.comYou can also find us on Twitter and Instagram at:Twitter - @fanfictionphInstagram - @fanfictionpowerhour-------------------------------------------MISCELLANIOUS & CREDITS-------------------------------------------Special thanks to Pixies Designs for our updated show art. You can find their twitter, where you can request a commission at: https://twitter.com/pixiesmedia-------------------------------------------Fan Fiction Power Hour is hosted by buzzsprout. You can find a direct link to our show at: https://t.co/rHcSHXM3w9?amp=1

On today's episode, Matt and Ruth cover the most iconic form of fandom; conventions.  From a brief history of conventions to an exploration of hypothetical cons that they'd like to attend, there's no shortage of interesting panels to attend. So grab your ticket and put on your best cosplay, because it's time to attend Fanfiction Power Hour Con 2021!-------------------------------------------CONTACT AND SOCIAL MEDIA-------------------------------------------If you'd like to submit a comment, question, topic, or fanfiction, you can email us at: thefanfictionpowerhour@gmail.comYou can also find us on Twitter and Instagram at:Twitter - @fanfictionphInstagram - @fanfictionpowerhour-------------------------------------------MISCELLANIOUS & CREDITS-------------------------------------------Special thanks to Pixies Designs for our updated show art. You can find their twitter, where you can request a commission at: https://twitter.com/pixiesmedia-------------------------------------------Fan Fiction Power Hour is hosted by buzzsprout. You can find a direct link to our show at: https://t.co/rHcSHXM3w9?amp=1

On today's episode, Matt and Ruth finally dive into Archive of Our Own after months and months of teasing it. Tag along on a crash course through the extensive cataloging system of AO3 as well as a frightening realization that AO3 might be the horniest fanfiction platform on the internet. It's a jammed pack episode, so let's get going!-------------------------------------------CONTACT AND SOCIAL MEDIA-------------------------------------------If you'd like to submit a comment, question, topic, or fanfiction, you can email us at: thefanfictionpowerhour@gmail.comYou can also find us on Twitter and Instagram at:Twitter - @fanfictionphInstagram - @fanfictionpowerhour-------------------------------------------MISCELLANIOUS & CREDITS-------------------------------------------Special thanks to Pixies Designs for our updated show art. You can find their twitter, where you can request a commission at: https://twitter.com/pixiesmedia-------------------------------------------Fan Fiction Power Hour is hosted by buzzsprout. You can find a direct link to our show at: https://t.co/rHcSHXM3w9?amp=1

On this very spooky episode: Ghosts, vampires and werewolves abound as Ruth and Matt  guide you through Sonic creepypasta and not one, but THREE chilling tales of love in the Twilight universe. Don't turn out the lights for this one, boys and girls, because it's dreadfully frightful. -------------------------------------------CONTACT AND SOCIAL MEDIA-------------------------------------------If you'd like to submit a comment, question, topic, or fanfiction, you can email us at: thefanfictionpowerhour@gmail.comYou can also find us on Twitter and Instagram at:Twitter - @fanfictionphInstagram - @fanfictionpowerhour-------------------------------------------MISCELLANIOUS & CREDITS-------------------------------------------Special thanks to Pixies Designs for our updated show art. You can find their twitter, where you can request a commission at: https://twitter.com/pixiesmediaIf you would like to donate to the Quileute tribe's effort to relocate to higher ground, please visit: https://mthg.org/-------------------------------------------Fan Fiction Power Hour is hosted by buzzsprout. You can find a direct link to our show at: https://t.co/rHcSHXM3w9?amp=1

On today's episode our very first guest co-host, Mathilda, joins Matt and Ruth to help dive into the world of Percy Jackson fanfiction. From choosing godly parents to reading a Percy Jackson x Animal Crossing short story, no stone is left unturned. Oh and they also dive into Matt's embarrassing childhood. Again.-------------------------------------------CONTACT AND SOCIAL MEDIA-------------------------------------------If you'd like to submit a comment, question, topic, or fanfiction, you can email us at: thefanfictionpowerhour@gmail.comYou can also find us on Twitter and Instagram at:Twitter - @fanfictionphInstagram - @fanfictionpowerhour-------------------------------------------MISCELLANIOUS & CREDITS-------------------------------------------Special thanks to Pixies Designs for our updated show art. You can find their twitter, where you can request a commission, at: https://twitter.com/pixiesmedia-------------------------------------------Fan Fiction Power Hour is hosted by buzzsprout. You can find a direct link to our show at: https://t.co/rHcSHXM3w9?amp=1

On today's episode, Matt and Ruth unpack the complicated history between original characters and fanfiction. Afterwards they play a few rounds of the iconic "[Your Name] the Hedgehog'' game before diving into their own OCs. Please leave your judgment at the door, it's going to get weird. -------------------------------------------CONTACT AND SOCIAL MEDIA-------------------------------------------If you'd like to submit a comment, question, topic, or fanfiction, you can email us at: thefanfictionpowerhour@gmail.comYou can also find us on Twitter and Instagram at:Twitter - @fanfictionphInstagram - @fanfictionpowerhour-------------------------------------------MISCELLANIOUS & CREDITS-------------------------------------------Special thanks to Pixies Designs for our updated show art. You can find their twitter, where you can request a commission, at: https://twitter.com/pixiesmedia-------------------------------------------Fan Fiction Power Hour is hosted by buzzsprout. You can find a direct link to our show at: https://t.co/rHcSHXM3w9?amp=1

They've talked the talk, but can they walk the walk?  On today's episode, Ruth and Matt buckle down and write their very own Avatar: the Last Airbender fanfic. However, before that they go over everything that you need to do before you even think about dusting off the old Microsoft Word. Also, if you want to read the fanfic, you can find it here: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13947132/1/-------------------------------------------CONTACT AND SOCIAL MEDIA-------------------------------------------If you'd like to submit a comment, question, topic, or fanfiction, you can email us at: thefanfictionpowerhour@gmail.comYou can also find us on Twitter and Instagram at:Twitter - @fanfictionphInstagram - @fanfictionpowerhour-------------------------------------------MISCELLANIOUS & CREDITS-------------------------------------------Special thanks to Pixies Designs for our updated show art. You can find their twitter, where you can request a commission, at: https://twitter.com/pixiesmedia-------------------------------------------Fan Fiction Power Hour is hosted by buzzsprout. You can find a direct link to our show at: https://t.co/rHcSHXM3w9?amp=1

CW:  Today's episode touches on some themes that may be uncomfortable to some listeners. These themes include: nonconsensual sex, slavery, and human trafficking. Unlike part one, there is a rather explicit rape scene this episode. If you're uncomfortable listening to it, please skip from 37:50 to 40:48.On today's episode, Matt and Ruth try their hardest to answer the question "why would someone write this?" as they finish off Sold to One Direction. Afterwards, from multi-million dollar movie deals to onedirectionfanfiction.org, Matt learns just how deep the rabbit hole goes. -------------------------------------------CONTACT AND SOCIAL MEDIA-------------------------------------------If you'd like to submit a comment, question, topic, or fanfiction; you can email us at: thefanfictionpowerhour@gmail.comYou can find us on Twitter and Instagram:Twitter - @fanfictionphInstagram - @fanfictionpowerhour-------------------------------------------MISCELLANIOUS & CREDITS-------------------------------------------Fan Fiction Power Hour is hosted by buzzsprout. You can find a direct link to our show at: https://t.co/rHcSHXM3w9?amp=1

CW:  While they don't go into explicit detail in this part, this episode still contains themes that may be sensitive to some listeners. These themes include: Slavery, human trafficking, and non-consensual sex.On today's episode, it's Matt's turn in the cringe hot-seat as he discusses his time spent on a  Banjo-Kazooie fan forum, his Legend of Zelda OC, and much much more.  Afterwards, we begin our journey into one of Wattpad's most notorious fan fictions, "Sold to One Direction." Let's just say its reputation is well deserved.-------------------------------------------CONTACT AND SOCIAL MEDIA-------------------------------------------If you'd like to submit a comment, question, topic, or fanfiction; you can email us at: thefanfictionpowerhour@gmail.comYou can find us on Twitter and Instagram:Twitter - @fanfictionphInstagram - @fanfictionpowerhour-------------------------------------------MISCELLANIOUS & CREDITS-------------------------------------------Fan Fiction Power Hour is hosted by buzzsprout. You can find a direct link to our show at: https://t.co/rHcSHXM3w9?amp=1The machine beep sound effect used in this episode was licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 terms. This sound was created by Mike Koenig. You can find the  sound effect at https://soundbible.com/5-answering-machine-beep.html 

In today's episode, we read and review the only No Country for old Men x Daria (tv series) crossover we could find on the internet, Ruth unlocks the vault on her preteen fanfiction.net account, we theorize a story about Bowling For Soup traveling to South Korea, and finally read a certified edgy™ Caillou short story.  It's a lot to unpack. As always, we hope you enjoy.----------------------------------------CONTACT AND SOCIAL MEDIA----------------------------------------If you'd like to submit a comment, question, topic, or fanfiction; you can email us at: thefanfictionpowerhour@gmail.comYou can find us on Twitter and Instagram:Twitter - @fanfictionphInstagram - @fanfictionpowerhour-------------------------------------------Fan Fiction Power Hour is hosted by buzzsprout. You can find a direct link to our show at: https://t.co/rHcSHXM3w9?amp=1

Fire up your keyboards, and grab your OCs, because it's time for the Fan Fiction Power Hour. On today's episode, we go over all the basics, discuss our relationship to fanfic, and finally close out the show with a few rounds of fanfiction trivia. -----------------------------------------------------The machine beep sound effect used in this episode was licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 terms. This sound was created by Mike Koenig. You can find the  sound effect at https://soundbible.com/5-answering-machine-beep.html