Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 69 History of Fanfiction

Episode 69

24th November 2021

Episode 69 (nice) sees Brenda dive into the history of fanfiction, an often maligned and misunderstood art form.  How did fanfiction get its start?  What writer is notorious for sending DMCAs to their fans for creating fan works? Find out the connection between fanfiction and Russian journalists trying to find a place where they express themselves freely. And finally, are all fanfics really just horny wish-fulfillment?   All this and more on a very special episode!

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Episode 69 (nice) sees Brenda dive into the history of fanfiction, an often maligned and misunderstood art form.  How did fanfiction get its start?  What writer is notorious for sending DMCAs to their fans for creating fan works? Find out the connection between fanfiction and Russian journalists trying to find a place where they express themselves freely. And finally, are all fanfics really just horny wish-fulfillment?   All this and more on a very special episode!

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Two friends, Austin and Brenda, delve into the rich history of secret nerd mysteries near and dear to their hearts in their own loose, light-hearted way. If you’ve ever wondered “Why Saturday morning for cartoons?” or “How come Chuck E. Cheese cares so much about other people’s birthdays?”, this is the show for you!

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