For the 2014 Podfic Big Bang, we had 6 thematic submissions (4 fix-it fics, 1 arranged marriage, and 1 soulmates) and 16 free-for-all submissions. That brings us to a grand total of 22 podfics with a cumulative total of 164+ hours. That's down a little from last year, but still very impressive. My thanks to the podficcers, artists, and betas who ( Read more... )

Fic: Fight the Rising Odds by bertee
Reader: tipsy_kitty
Cover Artist: necrora
Pairing: J2
Rating: NC-17
Length: 02:45:59
Warnings: Brief reference to past attempted noncon, sexual harassment
Note: Recorded for the 2014 podficbigbang. Thanks to bertee for permission to record this wonderful fic, and to necrora for providing the gorgeous cover art.
Summary: Ancient Greek AU. Jensen is ( Read more... )

Fic: Nobody's Savior by suitesamba
Reader: starduchess
Cover Artist: knowmefirst
Beta Listener: ashiiblack
Gift For: writcraft
Fandom: Harry Potter
Ship: Severus Snape/Harry Potter
Rating: Mature / NC-17
Warnings: major character death (not Severus or Harry)
Reader's Notes: This is my longest project to date, and my first one in multiple parts, so that was a learning experience in creating the ( Read more... )

Fic: As Sharp As Any Thorn by rurounihime
Reader: sapphirescribe
Cover Artist: Hananobira
Beta Listener: envy_venis
Fandom: Avengers/Marvel Cinematic Universe
Ship: Steve Rogers/Tony Stark
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: major character injury, canon-typical violence, angst
Reader's Notes: This fic was an angst-filled joy to record. If you go for the mp3s, I apologize for the uneven " ( Read more... )

Fic: Come For Me by frayach
Reader: mab
Cover Artist: mab
Beta Listener: golden_snitch12
Fandom: Harry Potter
Ship: Harry/Draco
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Disability, kink exploration, watersports
Authors Notes: You may think you’re squicked by “watersports,” but this is NOT your grandmother’s watersports kink fic; in fact, I’m even reluctant to call this a “kink fic” at all ( ( Read more... )

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Over at the participant community, I have posted the first check-in, which will also serve as a sign-up for a GSD week, which will run until Sunday, August 24th: http://podparty.dreamwidth.org/11572.html

Our themes for the 2014 Themeatic Week will be:

1. Soulmates (Poll - Round 1, 24 votes)
2. Pretend Relationship (Poll - Round 1, 17 votes)
3. Fix-It Fic (Poll - Round 1, 16 votes)
4. Arranged Marriage (Poll - Round 1, 15 votes)
5. Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics (Poll - Round 2, 14 votes)

The following four themes are the undisputed winners of the podficbigbang 2014 Thematic Week poll:

1. Soulmates (24 votes)
2. Pretend Relationship (17 votes)
3. Fix-It Fic (16 votes)
4. Arranged Marriage (15 votes)

Alas, the first poll did not give us a definitive winner to fill our 5th slot. So we're doing a second round of polling, including all themes that received 12-13 ( Read more... )

Below are the nominees for this year's Thematic Week. Please vote for the ones that interest you. Last year's selected themes are disqualified for voting, but will become eligible again next year.

Poll Thematic Week 2014

Edit: This round of the poll will close Saturday, July 5th. If there aren't 4-5 clear winners, there will be a tiebreaker round.