Exposure (Bonus Episode - Part 1)

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Exposure (Bonus Episode - Part 1)

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62 minutes

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Oct 30, 2020

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My friend Blue and I discuss why the “down-and-out sex worker” trope we often see in Drarry and other fandoms is harmful, why these stories are so popular, and tips for fanfic writers considering writing sex work fics.

Released:

Oct 30, 2020

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Podcast episode

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The Bucket List (Part 1): Draco will die in 6 months if he can't get Harry Potter to fall in love with him. Since that's not going to happen, he might as well spend his last days working through his Bucket List. Tap-dancing lessons? Rock climbing? Poetry-writing? Threesomes? Coca... by The Gallapod
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The Bolthole (Part 1): Draco, having become best friends with Ron and Hermione during 8th year, is urged to move into Harry’s cottage in the Cotswolds to recover from a bereavement. It’s awkward and melancholy both of them are trying very hard not to think about that one time ... by The Gallapod
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Exposure (Part 3): Apologies, madness, and resolution. This is the final part of the fic, but there is a bonus episode split into two parts that I think is really worth listening to! Music by Beats by Con by The Gallapod
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Exposure (Bonus Episode - Part 2): What Blue wants to see more of in sex worker fics, the advice Blue gave me when I wrote Exposure, book and fic recommendations, and my actually quite strong feelings about cows. by The Gallapod
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The Bolthole (Part 3): A storm tears down part of the cottage. Draco, it turns out, is not keen on blood. Harry comforts him ineptly. Plus...MORE CHICKENS! Written by Aideomai, Galla Placidia, and Tepre. Full story: https://archiveofourown.org/works/22431970/chapters/53596558 ... by The Gallapod
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Exposure (Part 2): Draco gets sick and Harry takes care of him. An extremely sad series of one-sided text-messages. Everything goes wrong. by The Gallapod
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The Bucket List (Part 2): Draco will die in 6 months if he can't get Harry Potter to fall in love with him. Since that's not going to happen, he might as well spend his last days working through his Bucket List. Tap-dancing lessons? Rock climbing? Poetry-writing? Threesomes? Coca... by The Gallapod
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The Bucket List (Bonus Episode): If you're interested in learning more about what inspired me to write The Bucket List, my favourite character, and other behind-the-scenes tidbits, this is the episode for you! Full story: https://archiveofourown.org/works/22431970/chapters/53596558 Artw... by The Gallapod
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The Bolthole (Bonus Episode): In which I discuss who wrote the sex scenes and fangirl about Aideomai and Tepre. Full story: https://archiveofourown.org/works/22431970/chapters/53596558 Artwork by @Kimbleshankz. Music by Beats by Con. by The Gallapod
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The Bolthole (Part 2): Sad times. Draco rides a horse and feels guilty about enjoying it. Harry reads a magazine about chickens and it bums Draco out. Draco decides to clean out the cupboard under the stairs and it causes quite a lot of drama. Written by Aideomai, Galla Placi... by The Gallapod
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The Bolthole (Part 5): There's a creepy ancient guilt-curse that comes into play. Also, Harry has a massive existential crisis about being a bit of a top. Written by Aideomai, Galla Placidia, and Tepre. Full story: https://archiveofourown.org/works/22431970/chapters/53596558 A... by The Gallapod
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Dad Says (Part 4): Harry freaks out and is rather unkind to Draco. Blaise Zabini shows up and is comically posh. Join my newsletter here! https://newsletter.gallapod.com Music: Beats by Con by The Gallapod
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The Bolthole (Part 6): I love yous, fluff, and Draco fights a wasp. Written by Aideomai, Galla Placidia, and Tepre. Full story: https://archiveofourown.org/works/22431970/chapters/53596558 Artwork by @Kimbleshankz. Music by Beats by Con. by The Gallapod
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The Bolthole (Part 4): Harry goes to the Burrow. Draco gets ravished against a wall. CW: explicit sex scene--that, by the way, I had no part in writing, bc I am a LADY. Written by Aideomai, Galla Placidia, and Tepre. Full story: https://archiveofourown.org/works/22431970/chapt... by The Gallapod
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Can I Tell You Something (Part 5): Harry talks to Draco about the awkward Harry-being-in-love-with Draco thing. Meanwhile, the Hammersmith Murderer develops an interest in Draco... Join my newsletter here! https://newsletter.gallapod.com Music: Beats by Con by The Gallapod
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Dad Says (Bonus Episode): Nazis, Oscar Wilde, and Little Lord Fauntleroy: I speak with confident lack of expertise on all of them. Join my newsletter here! https://newsletter.gallapod.com by The Gallapod
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Exposure (Bonus Episode - Part 1): My friend Blue and I discuss why the “down-and-out sex worker” trope we often see in Drarry and other fandoms is harmful, why these stories are so popular, and tips for fanfic writers considering writing sex work fics. by The Gallapod
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Dad Says (Part 1): Eleven-year-old Scorpius Malfoy starts writing to Harry. Harry starts to fall in love with Draco through his portrayal in his son's letters. Music by Beats by Con by The Gallapod
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Can I Tell You Something (Part 2): Years later, Harry finds Draco in a most unexpected setting. Texting ensues. Join my newsletter here! https://newsletter.gallapod.com Music: Beats by Con by The Gallapod
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Dad Says (Part 5): Harry takes care of Draco after his injury and much fluff follows. Join my newsletter here! https://newsletter.gallapod.com Music: Beats by Con by The Gallapod
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Dad Says (Part 2): Harry and Draco go clubbing and Harry is bamboozled by Draco's good looks. Scorpius is freaking out about going to Hogwarts and Harry takes him to meet Teddy Lupin. Music by Beats by Con by The Gallapod
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Can I Tell You Something (Bonus Episode): In which I discuss the romance of friendship, American modes of vulnerability, and the best taxi driver in the whole world. Join my newsletter here! https://newsletter.gallapod.com Music: Beats by Con by The Gallapod
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Can I Tell You Something (Part 4): Harry inadvertently confesses love for Draco. It does not go well. Join my newsletter here! https://newsletter.gallapod.com Music: Beats by Con by The Gallapod
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