Hey Fangirls! While Bea is absent this episode, M and special guest Ace-din-djarin have a barrel of fun talking about the six century slowburn of The Sandman's most popular ship, Dreamling. fic!Club: “Garden or Graveyard” by ShanaStoryteller https://archiveofourown.org/works/21847510 “Say it with Mushrooms” by FoxDragon https://archiveofourown.org/…

Hey Fangirls! Today M and Bea talk about the classic trope of School AUs, why it's so popular, and how the AU changes as a fandom ages. Featuring a surprise discussion about Baby's First Mental Illness! (Thanks School...) fic!Club “Garden or Graveyard” by ShanaStoryteller https://archiveofourown.org/works/21847510 “Say it with Mushrooms” by FoxDrag…

Hey Fangirls! Today, in the debut of season 4, M and Bea investigate the stranger called “I” as they dig into the world of self-insert, reader-insert, and Y/N fics. Who are “we” if inserted into our stories? Listen to this episode to get mostly Bea’s and a little bit of M’s musings on the subject! fic!Club: “Garden or Graveyard” by ShanaStoryteller…

Hey Fangirls! In their newest Fandom Exchange, M just HAS to talk about the budding fandom of “Dungeon and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” AKA DAD:HAT. Bea is very much along for the ride. fic!Club: “Garden or Graveyard” by ShanaStoryteller https://archiveofourown.org/works/21847510 “Say it with Mushrooms” by FoxDragon https://archiveofourown.org/wo…

Hey Fangirls! In the first fic!Club episode of the season, M and Bea read your comments, analysis, and jokes on three 5+1’s, or 15+3’s if you will. This episode includes the ichor of monsters, humfort, marriage tattoos, hugs, finding the will to live, and much more! fic!Club: “Garden or Graveyard” by ShanaStoryteller https://archiveofourown.org/wor…

Hey Fangirls! In this incredibly scientific and thorough look into various types of the uncommon ships, M and Bea distill the nuances of small ships into four species: Minor Ships, Small Ships, Rarepairs, and Crack Ships. fic!Club: “Something Smart to Do” by Kianspo https://archiveofourown.org/works/14501889?view_adult=true “My Love Will Forever be…

Hey Fangirls! In this newest FA episode, M and Bea work on an underlying question in fandom discussion - why is it that mostly female writers don’t tend to write about female characters? It’s a complex situation involving society, the patriarchy, and writer’s rooms. fic!Club: “Something Smart to Do” by Kianspo https://archiveofourown.org/works/1450…

Hey Fangirls! In this episode, M and Bea discuss the controversy and legality of RPF - that is, Real Person/People Fic. Just what is it about celebrities, politicians, and historical figures that make people think, “I want to see this person in a situation.”? fic!Club: “Something Smart to Do” by Kianspo https://archiveofourown.org/works/14501889?vi…

Hey Fangirls! In the next installment of their U.S.S. ship series, M, Bea, and podcast friend Ace, plunder the depths of the show that is “Our Flag Means Death” and scuttlebut about the loveliest of ships, Gentlebeard. Savvy? fic!Club: “Something Smart to Do” by Kianspo https://archiveofourown.org/works/14501889?view_adult=true “My Love Will Foreve…

Hey Fangirls! In this episode, M and Bea try to find the distinction between Betas and how they’re used in fic. Who are Betas within the context of the A/B/O world? What do people generally use them for in fic? It may be stranger than you think! fic!Club:“Something Smart to Do” by Kianspo https://archiveofourown.org/works/14501889?view_adult=true “…

Hey Fangirls! What makes a Fantasy AU a Fantasy AU? Is it just a Fairy Tale? How different are they and how can you tell? M and Bea figure this out in the next epsiode of Fangirls Anonymous! fic!Club: “Something Smart to Do” by Kianspo https://archiveofourown.org/works/14501889?view_adult=true “My Love Will Forever be Stronger than Stone (Don’t be …

Hey Fangirls! Unless you’re in fandom the concept of a story having a life cycle may be foreign, but like most things in media, even fan fiction stories have a path like birth and death. Listen in to find out the complexities of the road that most fic take. fic!Club: “Something Smart to Do” by Kianspo https://archiveofourown.org/works/14501889?view…

Hey Fangirls! In the first episode of season three, M and Bea peer into the trope that is 5+1. Where did it come from? Why did it become a trope? Is it always 5 things and then a 1 not thing? The fangirls also reveal the first fic!Club fics of the season! fic!Club: “Something Smart to Do” by Kianspo https://archiveofourown.org/works/14501889?view_a…

Hey Fangirls! M and Bea have a lot going on right now and can't release episodes for season three until January 7th, 2023. They will see you then! Season Three FicClub - three 5+1's: "Something Smart to Do" by kianspo https://archiveofourown.org/works/14501889 "my love will forever be stronger than stone (don't be afraid you are never alone)" by re…

Hey Fangirls! In the final FicClub and episode of season two, M, Bea, and podcast friend Misssampo discuss “The Lotus Eaters” by aldora89! Please read it if you haven’t yet, it’s really that good! https://archiveofourown.org/works/277853/chapters/440682#workskin Support M and Bea on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/fangirlsanonymous?fan_landing=tru…

Hey Fangirls! In this next Trope Time installment, M and Bea figure out what makes the Arranged Marriage trope tick. Conversation on the trope, the elements it usually involves, and twelfth night ensues! fic!Club: “The Lotus Eaters” by aldora89 https://archiveofourown.org/works/277853/chapters/440466 Rec Corner! M: “Wheelhouse” recrudescence https:…

Hey Fangirls! In this next installment of Fandom Exchange, Bea gets to hear about the Daredevil fandom from podcast friend Ace-Din-Djarin! Fic recs, fandom history, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles abound! fic!Club: “The Lotus Eaters” by aldora89 https://archiveofourown.org/works/277853/chapters/440466 Rec Corner! “A Different Kind of Mask” by alon…

Hey Fangirls! Warning: please be careful if a lot of the topics in Dark Fic Squick or trigger you! Dark Fic can be a can of worms but M and Bea try to navigate its choppy waters - listen in as they describe what it is, why people may like to read it, and some ‘kind-of’ recs! fic!Club: “The Lotus Eaters” by aldora89 https://archiveofourown.org/works…

Hey Fangirls! In an episode that M and Bea have been meaning to do for almost a year, they get into the fascinating and deep world of Fan Craft! What is it, how do people define it, and what do people do to celebrate fandom besides fic? fic!Club: “The Lotus Eaters” by aldora89 https://archiveofourown.org/works/277853/chapters/440466 Rec Corner! M: …

Hey Fangirls! In the finale of their A/B/O series, M and Bea detail some of their favorite omegaverse fic! Fandoms include The Avengers, BatFam, Teen Wolf, and more! fic!Club: “The Lotus Eaters” by aldora89 https://archiveofourown.org/works/277853/chapters/440466 The Fic! M: “Fever When You Kiss Me” by PetraTodd https://archiveofourown.org/works/86…

Hey Fangirls! In the next part of their A/B/O series, M and Bea talk about the Best and Worst the trope has to offer. Squick warnings for Gender talk, Sexuality talk, and Power Dynamics talk! fic!Club: “The Lotus Eaters” by aldora89 https://archiveofourown.org/works/277853/chapters/440466 References: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BePhKs3KsT4 http…

Hey Fangirls! In the first of their three-part series on A/B/O, also known as the Omegaverse, M and Bea detail the history surrounding this complex yet strangely logical trope! fic!Club: “The Lotus Eaters by aldora89 https://archiveofourown.org/works/277853/chapters/440466 Research: https://www.dailydot.com/irl/omegaverse-abo-fiction/ https://www.j…

Hey Fangirls! In this edition of Trope Time, Bea gets into the weeds of Time Travel/Fix-It-Fic AU’s. How does time travel in literature work exactly? M and Bea try to answer that as best they can! fic!Club: “The Lotus Eaters” by aldora89 https://archiveofourown.org/works/277853/chapters/440466 Rec Corner! Bea: “According to plan” by FeelingsDusk ht…

Hey Fangirls! In the next episode of M and Bea’s FicClub, they thoroughly analyze “Play it Again” by metisket. Did ‘Stiles B’ actually die? Why is Derek like that? And what did the fangirls think of the fic? Listen in to find out! fic!Club: “The Lotus Eaters” by aldora89 https://archiveofourown.org/works/277853/chapters/440466 “Play it Again” by me…

Hey Fangirls! M, Bea, and Misssampo discuss Fandoms they are decidedly not in, except for that one fic. Fandoms include Dracula, Danny Phantom, Sailor Moon, and many more! fic!Club: ”Play it Again” by metisket https://archiveofourown.org/works/862320/chapters/1652969 Rec Corner! M: Danny Phantom: “Phantom of Truth” by Haiju https://archiveofourown.…

Hey Fangirls! In this somewhat strange edition of Fandom Exchange, M, Bea, and podcast best friend Misssampo, discuss the complexity of The Witcher fandom. Be it novels, video games, or T.V., this fandom has it all! fic!Club:”Play it Again” by metisket https://archiveofourown.org/works/862320/chapters/1652969 Rec Corner! MOST POPULAR: “Woodash, Iro…

Hey Fangirls! In the next Installment of From The Writing Desk, M interviews Ari and Witty! They get into their love of The Mandalorian, how they write together as a couple, and why some actors are more attractive because they aren’t as attractive! fic!Club: “Play it Again” by metisket https://archiveofourown.org/works/862320/chapters/1652969 Rec C…

Hey Fangirls! In this episode, M and Bea interview Ari and Witty, two people who write fan fiction in the Star Wars fandoms. They talk about their experiences as men in fandom, what they think fandom should do to include more men, and why fan fiction should, interestingly enough, include more female characters! fic!Club: “Play it again” by Metisket…

Hey Fangirls! In this week’s episode, M and Bea speak about their experiences as Betas: important people of the fan fiction ecosystem. Many may not know who they are and what they do! fic!Club: “Play It Again” by metisket https://archiveofourown.org/works/862320/chapters/1652969 Rec Corner! Bea: “War Goats” by sunryder https://archiveofourown.org/w…

Hey Fangirls! Bea introduces M to another trope: Sentinel/Guide. Though it comes from the fandom land of yore, it’s a trope that shaped many tropes, AU’s, and headcanons that a lot of fandoms still use today! fic!Club: “Play it Again” by metisket https://archiveofourown.org/works/862320/chapters/1652969 Rec Corner! “The Oak and the Ash” by sunryder…

Hey Fangirls! M finds herself in the sewers with Bea and the Loser’s Club in the next episode of Fandom Exchange! The IT fandom may not stem from the most famous of stories, but the archetypes, ships, and fic are particularly good! fic!Club: “Play it Again|” by metisket https://archiveofourown.org/works/862320/chapters/1652969 Rec Corner! MOST POPU…

Hey Fangirls! In their next installment of Fandom Exchange, Bea introduces M to the story of the Hobbit. Bea delves into elves, the wharfs of dwarves, and the Himbo of Bilbo (Thorin Oakenshield). Listen in to find out more about this magical and contested tale! fic!Club: “Play it Again” by metisket https://archiveofourown.org/works/862320/chapters/…

Hey Fangirls! In the next installment of Trope Time, M and Bea discuss some seriously adult stuff: the tropes of Sex-Pollen and Fuck-Or-Die. What are they? Where did they come from? In what ways do the tropes start a conversation on consent? Listen to find out! fic!Club: “Play it Again” by metisket https://archiveofourown.org/works/862320/chapters/…

Hey Fangirls! In the first of what is sure to be multiple installments, M and Bea start off the Fangirls Anonymous FicClub with “War, Children” by Nonymos. They analyze, dissect, and expound over its story, characters, and just how good the fic really is! fic!Club: “Play it Again” by metisket https://archiveofourown.org/works/862320/chapters/165296…

Hey Fangirls! In this episode, M and Bea interview Rose, the tumblr famous fandom academic that wrote a college final on “My Immortal.” They get into the history of the infamous fic, how certain fic could/should be classified as internet folklore, and a surprisingly large amount of Warrior Cats fanon! fic!Club: “War,Children” by Nonymos https://arc…

Hey Fangirls! In the finale of their February Ship Series, M and Bea try not to pick sides in the infamous Stucky/Stony fandom ship war. Bea gets into what makes Stony still current today, and M gets into why Stucky actually probably should have been canon. Listen in to find out about the famous Stucky/Stony shipping war! fic!Club: “War,Children” b…

Hey Fangirls! In this next episode of M and Bea’s February Ship Series, they dive into the ship of Merlin and Arthur, a.k.a. Merthur! They talk about the ship, the fic, and just how incredibly sad the ending of the show really was! fic!Club: “War,Children” by Nonymos https://archiveofourown.org/works/5373050/chapters/12409394 Rec Corner! Bea: “Made…

Hey Fangirls! In this installment of M and Bea’s February Ship Series, they get into the complexity of the ship that is Sterek. What even is the show “Teen Wolf”? When is it “okay” to ship the two together? Does anyone really know what ages the characters are? Listen in to find out, and a hell of a lot more! fic!Club: “War, Children” by Nonymos htt…

Hey Fangirls! In their February Ship series, M and Bea discuss Destiel with fic writer and podcast fan, Ismene. Along with Destiel being the largest ship on Ao3, the three of them get into a lot of fandom culture, what it was like to be online on that fateful day of November 5th, 2020, and the longest rec corner in podcast history! fic!Club: “War, …

Hey Fangirls! In this week’s Trope Time installment, M and Bea discuss Kid Fic, be it adults turning into children, or adults having children. Is it a heteronormative cliché? Or an unassumingly humble trope? Listen to find out! fic!Club: “War, Children” by Nonymous https://archiveofourown.org/works/5373050/chapters/12409394 Rec Corner! Bea: “Greeti…

Hey Fangirls! This is the first of M and Bea’s new Fan Fiction Writers Series with M’s friend, Ace-Din-Djarin! Ace, who is mostly a Din/Luke writer, regales them with her history of writing fic, the works she and M have been working on, and even her favorite trope. fic!Club: “War Children” by Nonymous https://archiveofourown.org/works/5373050/chapt…

Hey Fangirls! In this episode, M and Bea rant, rave, and roar over Amazon’s ultimately doomed attempt to monetize fan fiction with its e-shop “Kindle Worlds.” Let’s just say that they have a lot of opinions and they're going to share them. fic!Club: “War, Children” by Nonymous https://archiveofourown.org/works/5373050/chapters/12409394 Rec Corner! …

Hey Fangirls! In this episode M and Bea find themselves in the labyrinth of studies, texts, and research of Fandom Academia! Get lost with them as they navigate through its continually moving and growing corridors! fic!Club: “War, Children” by Nonymous https://archiveofourown.org/works/5373050/chapters/12409394 Rec Corner! Bea’s Recs: https://journ…

Hey Fangirls! Welcome to Season Two! In this episode, M and Bea introduce fic!Club and this season’s first fic. They also get into the definition(s) and controversies surrounding Original Characters, or more commonly called OC’s, in fanfiction and fandom! fic!Club: “War, Children” by Nonymous https://archiveofourown.org/works/5373050/chapters/12409…

Hey Fangirls! In the final episode of season one, M, Bea, and podcast editor Quinn McCoy sit down to talk about how the podcast got started, the history of M and Bea’s friendship, and the work it takes to put together Fangirls Anonymous! We will see you on January 1st! Rec Corner! Quinn’s Rec: CHVRCHES - “Screen Violence” (2021) wait but also hayle…

Hey Fangirls! In this episode M and Bea discuss the debate surrounding money in fandom. Do they fall on the side of community oriented fandom projects? Or do they find themselves on the side of hustling to make it in this late-stage capitalism nightmare? Listen to find out! Rec Corner! Bea’s Rec: “Wolf in the House” by JoeLawson http://archiveofour…

Hey Fangirls! In the next installment of their U.S.S. ship series, M and Bea swing their way into the dizzyingly fun world of LadyNoir: otherwise known as Adrienatte, Ladrien, and/or MariChat. Listen to understand why! Rec Corner! Bea’s Rec(s): “Fermeture” by KarmaHope http://archiveofourown.org/works/5505869 “Matching Rings” by SailorChibi http://…

Hey Fangirls! In this week’s episode M and Bea interview the Youtuber Skullie By The Sea! They ask her about her Youtube channel, her history in fanfiction, and her opinion on as many fandoms as they can manage! Rec Corner! Bea’s Rec: “Fluff” by MoreThanSlightly https://archiveofourown.org/works/2040726/chapters/4431288 Or “Full Metal Sasquatch” by…

Hey Fangirls! In the finale of their Tropetober series, M and Bea sink their teeth into some Vampire lore, get into a run down of vampires in literature, and talk about some various tropes in “fang-fiction”! Happy Halloween! Rec Corner! Bea’s Rec: “Red (White & Blue)” by counteragent https://archiveofourown.org/works/4450562 M’s Recs: “Our Names in…

Hey Fangirls! M and Bea shift into their next installment of tropetober: Werewolf AU’s! More specifically, animal shifters, animagi, and/or full-shift werewolves! Rec Corner! “The Art of Purr-suasion” by megs_bee (cat shifter!WS) https://archiveofourown.org/works/18126599 “Steve Rogers and the Wolf Dog” by Dragontrill (ww!WS) https://archiveofourow…