Fanfiction Extravaganza: Part 2

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Fanfiction Extravaganza: Part 2

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Jun 22, 2018

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In our fanfiction finale, A & B look at why fanfiction is largely written by women, why so much of it is slash, and why any of this matters. Past fanfics and embarrassing usernames will be revealed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Jun 22, 2018

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