I Met You On LJ

Longtime friends Maggie and V met twelve years ago through a mutual fandom -- and they haven't agreed on much since, except for their love of loving things, writing fanfiction, and each other. Join them as they chat about their passions (and gentle ribbing of the other's passions) and discuss the ins and outs of fandom's past, present, and future, from LiveJournal to Tumblr, AO3, and beyond.

060. The Series Finale 03/08/2022

060. The Series Finale Get out the tissues, at least if you're V! This is the final episode of I Met You On LJ. Maggie and V mark the occasion with a deep discussion about discourse and then count down their respective top five episodes of the show. We love you. /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/22376987

059. In Shining Armor 02/15/2022

059. In Shining Armor Polish your lance! (Heh.) In ye olde penultimate episode of IMYOLJ, Maggie and V discuss all things knight-in-shining-armor, especially Heath Ledger in A Knight's Tale, Dev Patel and his fancy chest in The Green Knight, and the travesty that is the DCOM Avalon High. Plus, why knights are totally relevant to fandom and fanfiction, and Maggie sings an original song from high school that totally doesn't rip off Enrique Iglesias' "Hero." /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/22137716

058. Just A Big F*cking Worm: An Interview with Foz Meadows 01/18/2022

058. Just A Big F*cking Worm: An Interview with Foz Meadows Words have meanings! This week, Maggie and V have a chat with the delightful four-time Hugo Award nominee Foz Meadows. They discuss Dune, BTS, Call Me By Your Name, and the ravages of purity culture on fannish spaces. Foz brings their well-known thoughtful consideration and love of words to a heavy discussion with, of course, some spots of ridiculousness. Plus, the phrase "Twinks Unwrangled." /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/21808730

057. We Have to Go Back 12/21/2021

057. We Have to Go Back Waaaaalt! In this episode, Maggie and V take a trip further back down memory lane than they've ever gone before and talk about fandoms they participated in before they really got into internet fandom (or before there was an internet at all). V waxes poetic about American Girl, and Maggie tells stories about Lost viewing parties. Plus, spoiler-free excitement over Spider-Man: No Way Home and The Matrix Resurrections. /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/21556736

056. Miracles Happen 12/07/2021

056. Miracles Happen Someone sat on us again! This week, after our unplanned mini-break, Maggie and V are back with four tales of New York City girls who are some stripe of American royalty and experience miracles to great soundtracks. V is bringing you The Princess Diaries book series and 1999's Annie, while Maggie reps A Little Princess and the 1982 Annie. Plus, Paul Rudd is the sexiest man, Maggie's love Jon Bernthal was lighthearted in King Richard, and V does not spoil Eternals or Venom: Let There Be Carnage. /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/21403769

055. Coding & Fandom 11/16/2021

055. Coding & Fandom Pause before posting that meta! This week, Maggie and V are joined by Violeta @morethanonepage, winner of 2021′s Fandom March Madness, to talk about coding. Why do so many Black characters in scifi have purple or blue skin? What’s the difference between queerbaiting and queer-coding? Is Kylo Ren really a femme? Does Loki represent white supremacy or transracial adoption narratives? Plus, Violeta joins in on “What Are You Into This Week” with a rec of her own! /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/21179387

054. We Finally Finished Orphan Black 11/02/2021

054. We Finally Finished Orphan Black Hello, Donnie! Join your sestras Maggie and V for a deep-dive into Orphan Black (2013-2017), because they finally finished the entire show. Maggie weighs in on Sarah Manning’s parenting skills, V has feelings about the Castor clones, and unfortunately both of them are probably the most like Alison. Plus, the fandoms of the week are on theme as both Maggie and V recommend some talented lady DIYers. /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/21020276

053. Everyone Likes Problematic Things, with StitchMediaMix 10/12/2021

053. Everyone Likes Problematic Things, with StitchMediaMix Think before you tweet! This week, Maggie and V are joined by Stitch of Teen Vogue and Stitch's Media Mix to discuss the current state of fandom, cyberbullying and harassment in fandom spaces, Loki, A/B/O, BTS, and so much more. It's an episode that's been requested by more than just our Patrons, and we're so excited to be able to share it with you! /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/20787878

052. Tchotchkes & Headcanons 09/28/2021

052. Tchotchkes & Headcanons Watch your eBay bids! This week, Maggie and V answer a fan-picked question: what is the deal with curatorial fandom, and how is it different from transformative fandom? Since Maggie and V are both fanfic writers, they turned to the biggest collector and non-fanfic-person they know to speak to curatorial fandom: V's dad. Plus, two adults in their 30s lose their whole minds over Benny "The Jet" Rodriguez in The Sandlot. /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/20627816

051. Twitter Is Just 2014 Tumblr 09/14/2021

051. Twitter Is Just 2014 Tumblr Tag your posts! This week, Maggie and V are joined by the illustrious Meme Librarian Amanda Brennan to discuss all things Tumblr, tagging, metadata, and fandoms-by-proxy. But before they get to the interview, Maggie and V discuss what fandoms they've had by-proxy and V gets Supernatural and The Punisher very, very wrong. Or right. You be the judge. /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/20466872

050. Aren't You a Little Sick of Twilight Yet? 08/31/2021

050. Aren't You a Little Sick of Twilight Yet? Celebrate good times, come on! I Met You On LJ is a year old, so join Maggie and V on a journey back in time to the forgotten mega-fandom: Twilight. After discussing the vampire saga's racist, misogynistic origins, they get into the weeds over the franchise's 150,000+ fanfictions, why people like Edward Cullen, and the strange appeal of Bella Swan. Hold on tight, spidermonkeys! /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/20318498

049. Tournament of the Fake Dads 08/17/2021

049. Tournament of the Fake Dads Fire up the grill! This week, Maggie and V explore the wondrous topic of great father figures and surrogate-dad characters in the media they love: Jim Hopper, Frank Castle, Dr. Alan Grant, Sirius Black, and the Mandalorian (with some special mentions like Tony Stark, Mr. Feeny, and Geralt of Rivia). They tell bad jokes! They make cheeseburgers! They fix your problems, kind of! Plus, Maggie has an existential crisis and V loves television. /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/20167793

048. Everyone's A Fan of Someone 08/10/2021

048. Everyone's A Fan of Someone Keep your friends close and your mutuals closer! This week, Maggie and V delve deep into the world of parasocial relationships and their impact on fandom. From the Aubrey Plaza/Elizabeth Olsen stalker film Ingrid Goes West to the differing cultures of LiveJournal, Tumblr, Instagram, and Twitter, parasocial relationships are all around us and we all have them -- whether we like it or not. Plus, Maggie found a new TV show in The White Lotus, and V has a parasocial relationship to Paul Rudd lately. /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/20090750

047. Fandom & Disability with Josh Galassi 08/03/2021

047. Fandom & Disability with Josh Galassi Embrace accessibility! This week, Maggie and V are joined by Queerty writer and former Grey's Anatomy superfan Josh Galassi to discuss disability and fandom, whether it's the positive way that fandom fosters open community or the negative effects of Hollywood's ableism. Plus, frank discussion of how disability intersects with queerness on the dating and love scene -- even in our own imaginations with fanfiction. /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/20020577

046. 69 Tropes (Nice), Part II 07/27/2021

046. 69 Tropes (Nice), Part II Filter your AO3 search! This week, Maggie and V return to the panoply of fave fanfiction tropes and how they work for different types of canons. From bed sharing to dead dove do not eat, the world of fanfiction really runs the gamut. Plus, a scathing critique of Tumblr's new Post+, and V shares a humiliating story. /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/19942730

BONUS! Loki (Disney+) 07/20/2021

BONUS! Loki (Disney+) Why the hell is there an alligator in here?! Join Maggie & V for a special bonus episode featuring their friend, certified Loki Girl(™) @dracosollicitus, for a trip through the Jeremy Bearimy of the MCU’s newborn multiverse with Loki (Disney+). They wonder where Time Criminal Steve Rogers is now, ponder the moral implications of self-cest versus queerness, and applaud the spellbinding Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror. Plus, do Maggie and/or V like Loki (the character) now? /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/19866710

045. Speaking of Spooky Things 07/20/2021

045. Speaking of Spooky Things Boo! Join Maggie and V for a creep through some very different haunted houses as they discuss BBC’s Ghosts, the movie Ghost (1990), and Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House. What makes ghosts horrifying? Why are women never believed? What was up with Demi Moore’s hair? What’s making that bump in the night? /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/19866689

BONUS! Black Widow 07/13/2021

BONUS! Black Widow You're such a poser! Join Maggie and V for a special bonus episode that heads into the wild past of Natasha Romanov with Marvel's Black Widow (2021). They discuss how belated this entry to the MCU canon really is, the horror of the Red Room, and Maggie's crush on David Harbour. Plus, some iffy but fun Russian accents. /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/19792301

044. Platonic F•R•I•E•N•D•S 07/06/2021

044. Platonic F•R•I•E•N•D•S And they were actually just roommates! In this fan pick episode, Maggie and V talk about platonic relationships, the ways they are and aren’t represented in fandom, and how they’re represented in the 90s TV sitcom sensation, Friends. And because it’s Maggie and V, there’s also a fair amount of romance. In the intro, Maggie talks at length about Sarah Wilson, and V got to stand in front of Captain America’s costume! /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/19717832

043. Writing Sexy Safe Sex with Ella Dawson 06/29/2021

043. Writing Sexy Safe Sex with Ella Dawson Cheers to enthusiastic consent! This week, Maggie and V interview sex and culture critic Ella Dawson about erotica, bad boys, and STIs. From the effects of loving Draco Malfoy on her college dating life to the lack of positive STI+ representation in media and fanfiction, Ella shares her expertise on writing with personal bravery and the consequences of being extremely online. Plus, V tried a TV musical and Maggie watched Monday just to see Sebastian Stan’s weiner. /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/19641785

042. You Don't Know What You Don't Know 06/22/2021

042. You Don't Know What You Don't Know Examine your biases! This week, Maggie and V talk about writing, or not writing, characters of color; conversations around diversity in media and publishing; and the myriad reasons why fandom writes two white guys all the time. Things get personal. Plus, a first impression of Loki and a monsoon of drabbles. /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/19561394

041. Sticky Fingered 06/15/2021

041. Sticky Fingered Grab the goods and run! This week, Maggie and V talk about ladies of crime, from Good Girls who are terrible at money laundering to the fabulous women of Ocean's Eight, who are very good at heists. Plus, Maggie has mixed feelings about Mare of Easttown, and V recommends a classic 1930s detective series—and gives props to the ultimate lady of crime, Carmen Sandiego. /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/19482848

040. An Unbelievable Series of Words 06/08/2021

040. An Unbelievable Series of Words Settle in for some rollercoasters! This week, Maggie and V break down three epic tales of power, deceit, and downfall in fandom--Msscribe, Rose Christo, and hivliving. From an army of sockpuppets to cannibal mermaids, if you can imagine it, someone’s tried it in order to keep people clicking on their fanfiction. What happens when power and community trust go to someone’s head? Join us as we plumb the depths of bad behavior. /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/19398122

039. A Strawberry-And-Chicken Sandwich with Seanan McGuire 06/01/2021

039. A Strawberry-And-Chicken Sandwich with Seanan McGuire Watch out for tarantulas! This week, V and Maggie interview Hugo-Award winning author and lifelong fangirl Seanan McGuire about gender politics, the meaning of transformative works, Disney Channel Original Movies, dystopian writing during a pandemic, and one very unfortunate incident at the Circle K. /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/19310054

038. Fandom Infrastructure 05/25/2021

038. Fandom Infrastructure Fandom is not a community in a lawless space! This week, Maggie and V talk about the platforms used by fandom over the last two and half decades, and how the limits and capabilities of those sites inform how fan communities work. They discuss purity culture, common sense rules, safe spaces, Release 88, and of course, Sexy Times With Wangxian. In the intro, V is rewatching Psych, and Maggie is seriously considering an Olivia Rodrigo Halloween costume. /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/19230290

037. The Time of My Life 05/18/2021

037. The Time of My Life Not everything has to be a franchise! This week, Maggie and V explore an essential classic, a fun sequel, and an awful remake through the absolute rollercoaster that is Dirty Dancing. They break down the beautiful and ridiculous costumes, the effective and terrible storylines, and of course the bangin’ soundtracks. Plus, Tanya Saracho excels with the phenomenal Starz series Vida, and Tina Fey continues to not evolve through Girls5eva. /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/19146113

036. 69 Tropes, Part I 05/11/2021

036. 69 Tropes, Part I Open a private browser! This week, Maggie and V are talking about a panoply of fave fanfiction tropes and how they work for different types of canons. From A/B/O to xeno fic -- aliens! -- the world of fanfiction really runs the gamut and so does this Patreon fan-picked episode. Plus, Maggie continues her descent into the depths of Bin Bons love and V recommends two podcasts and a sitcom. /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/19059848

BONUS! Shadow & Bone 05/04/2021

BONUS! Shadow & Bone Quick, find a goat! Join Maggie and V for a special bonus episode that dissects the manipulative villainy of The Darkling (but drools over Ben Barnes/Bin Bons), admires Alina and Inej, and invents the best Titanic-meets-the-Grishaverse-AU that no one’s written yet. No mourners, no funerals: it’s the Shadow & Bone (Netflix) Thoughts’n’Feelings episode! /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/18972179

035. Symbiotic Relationships: An Interview with Christina Lauren 05/04/2021

035. Symbiotic Relationships: An Interview with Christina Lauren Grab your BFF! This week, Maggie and V interview titans of Twilight fandom, LolaShoes and tby789, professionally known as NYT Bestselling romance author Christina Lauren! They talk co-writing, pulling to publish, and of course Rob Pattinson’s airbrushed abs. Check out their sage advice about balancing work with friendship and their new book The Soulmate Equation, with bonus squeeing about BTS. Plus, V discovers AO3 bookmarks and Maggie recounts Lizzo shooting her shot at Chris Evans. /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/18969224

BONUS! The Falcon and the Winter Soldier 04/27/2021

BONUS! The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Move your seat up! Join Maggie and V for a special bonus episode that squees over Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes, questions which of the show's antagonists deserved redemption, and recoils in disgust and horror from the sh*tshow that is John Walker. You knew it was coming... this is the The Falcon and the Winter Soldier thoughts'n'feelings episode. /episode/index/show/imetyouonlj/id/18878162

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