#caught on tape podfest

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And with these additions, our posting period officially closes!

THANK YOU SO MUCH to all of our podfic creators, we are so pleased with how much amazing podfic has been added to the fandom. 32 whole new works! Amazing! And with promise of more to come from these creators outside of the fest, which is very exciting.

We have a few creators still planning to add works to the collection and we will aim to post those updates here on the blog when they happen, and of course, they will definitely appear in the AO3 collection.

Caught On Tape: A Carry On Podfest Masterlist

Caught On Tape is a podfic festival for fanfic related to Rainbow Rowell's Simon Snow Trilogy and Fangirl that runs October 29th to November 11th, 2023.

Listed below are all of the podfics posted so far for the fest! (You can find them on AO3 in our collection too.) Thank you so much to all of the wonderful creators who have participated and to the writers who volunteered their works to be podficced.

Rated G

[Podfic] Figure It Out (length: 3:22) read by @forabeatofadrum, written by @wellbelesbian

[Podfic] The Plum Tree (length: 6:21) read by @fatalfangirl, written by @otherpeoplesheartachept-2

[Podfic] Threads of Fate by Aristocratic_Otter (length 1:51:59) read by @caethes, written by @aristocratic-otter

Rated T

[Podfic] The Rise and Fall of Simon Snow Squeaksbury (length: 19:15) read by @youarenevertooold, written by @aroace-genderfluid-sheep

[Podfic] namesakes (length: 6:34) read by @forabeatofadrum, written by @tea-brigade

[Podfic] Crisp and Sweet (length: 22:00) read by @bookish-bogwitch, written by @mostlymaudlin

[Podfic] We Still Bloom (length 1:45:00) read by @hushed-chorus, written by @artsyunderstudy

[Podfic] A Prickly Disposition (length 11:56) read by @fatalfangirl, written by @you-remind-me-of-the-babe

[Podfic] A Restless Mind (Chapter 2 added) (length Ch 1 35:21, Ch 2 45:21) read by @cottagepodfics, written by @whatevertheweather

[Podfic] Worst Disney Princess Ever (length 54:28) read by @youarenevertooold, written by @hushed-chorus

[Podfic] Return to Sender (length 40:08) read by @spiri-a, writtenby @tea-brigade

[Podfic] Meet Me Under the Mistletoe (length 25:48) read by RattleandHum, written by @artsyunderstudy

[Podfic] Raining Cats and Dogs (Without the Cats) (length 32:23) read by @youarenevertooold, written by @whatevertheweather

[Podfic] This Is What We'll Tell Them (length 13:55) read by @captain-aralias, written by @mostlymaudlin

[Podfic] The Sound of Silence (length 49:00) read by @spiri-a, written by @captain-aralias

[Podfic] Petrichor (length 34:26) read by @you-remind-me-of-the-babe, written by @martsonmars

[Podfic] Tuesday (length 6:51) read by @freclface, written by @sillyunicorn

[Podfic] Light Me Up (length 37:28) read by @larkral, written by @mostlymaudlin

[Podfic] "Bro. You can just sleep with me." (length 7:13) read by @larkral, written by @mostlymaudlin

[Podfic] Bestie Status Achieved (length 12:14) read by @larkral, written by @mostlymaudlin

[Podfic] Who Cooks For You? (length 8:16) read by @karry-on, written by @sillyunicorn

[Podfic] 5 times agatha wellbelove should have realised she was a lesbian, and 1 time she did (length 14:35) read by @karry-on, written by @wellbelesbian

[Podfic] Flowers, Cake, and Filthy DMs (length 11:24) read by @iamamythologicalcreature, written by @you-remind-me-of-the-babe

[Podfic] Is This the Real Life? (length 42:52) read by @petrodobreva and @ivelovedhimthroughworse, written by @captain-aralias

[Podfic] Icarus (length 3:02) read by @forabeatofadrum, written by @mostlymaudlin

[Podfic] The Selkie and his Boy (length 2:07:00 spread over six chapters) read by @spiri-a, written by @hushed-chorus

[Podfic] Wielded by the Righteous by Maanorchidee (length 12:32) read by pectinouscube, written by @forabeatofadrum

Rated M

[Podfic] Sleeper Agents (length 13:31) read by @larkral, written by @mostlymaudlin

[Podfic] Shiver (length 43:48) read by theimpossibledemon, written by @captain-aralias and @facewithoutheart

[Podfic] Hold You Close Just Like a Photograph (length 20:05) read by @captain-aralias, written by @skeedelvee

Rated E

[Podfic] The Worst Chosen Ones (The "Let It Snow" Remix) (length 39:19) read by @bookish-bogwitch, written by @captain-aralias

[Podfic] Playing the Field (length 45:56) read by @cutestkilla, written by @fatalfangirl

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Happy Sunday! I’m here with some recs today. Specifically, I’m sharing six Podfic recs, as a sneaky way to promo Caught on Tape: A Carry On Podfest. We are super excited to be running this fest for the first time, and in order to get you all jazzed for it, I’d like to highlight some amazing podfics that already exist in our fandom 🎉

Welcome to My Life, 55 min, Rated T, fic by @sillyunicorn and podficced by @captain-aralias

I was already obsessed with this fic when it was just a kernel of an idea based on this art by @letraspal where Baz has wings and Simon dresses in florals. The author took this Watford era role reversal to heart and really created a compelling story with a very angsty and Baz. Aralias did a fantastic job with Baz’s characterization and I found myself sucked into this story anew hearing it read aloud. (Aralias also has a number of great podfics. All are worth a listen)

15-Across, 43 min, Rated T, fic by @ninemagicks and podficced by @cottagepodfics

This Normal AU meet cute has Simonn wondering about the cute man he always sits next to on his morning train commute who does crosswords every morning. The utterly sweet vibe comes shining through in the reader’s performance, and has lost of fun touches with sound effects and voice modifications (to distinguish inner thoughts, text messages, etc) that just really make the experience such a fun listen.

I Meant it, You’ll See, 48 min, Rated T, fic by @otherworldsivelivedin and podficced by @petrodobreva

A kiss between friends in this Normal AU has Simon having sudden realizations that cause him to chase Baz down at a train station the next day. Great pining and excellent miscommunication that comes through in spades in the readers performance. Amazing music and sound effects add the perfect touch to really immerse you in this story.

Wasabi, 31 min, Rated E, written and read by xivz

The one where Simon is a cam boy and Baz has zero chill. Also, they were roommates. Man, this story is so hot and the way xivz reads this makes it infinitely hotter. They put on their sexy voice and gives us every delicious moan, groan and sigh. You’ll be fanning yourself and wiping your brow by the end!

A Case of Identity, 20-30 min, Rated T, fic by @ninemagicks and @sourcherrymagiks and podficced by @youarenevertooold

Simon finds an anonymous love letter written to him and hidden in a library book. So he responds, leading to a very funny and cute back and forth while he tries to figure out who it is. This reader has such lovely voices and characterizations for both Simon and Baz and just hits every joke perfectly. Seriously, you’ll be cackling and awwing the whole way through.

Everything’s Coming Up Roses, 65 min, Rated T, fic by @annabellelux and podficced by RattleandHum

An excellent Watford era Hanahaki fic, full of the angstiest love sick Baz. (The Hanahaki fics in this fandom are so good.) The reader does an excellent posh Baz and brings so much emotion to the table. And with 3 chapters you can listen in intervals easily without losing your place. I think this was my first Podfic in the fandom (and ever!) and I just remember being in awe that such a wonderful thing existed.

There are 47 podfics tagged in the CO fandom on AO3. Go give them a peek and get yourself excited about hearing more when the Podfest drops some new gems Oct 29-Nov 11th. Click on the link above to follow the blog for updates. 🎙️💕

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[Podfic] The Sound of Silence

A Carry On podfic by @captain-aralias for the @caught-on-tape-fest

“But that spring, I actually did try and take Snow down.” Fifth year. Baz wins – and deals with the consequences.

Rated T / 49 mins / 10,192 words

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Podfic #2 for the Caught On Tape Carry On Podfest! This is The Sound of Silence by aralias! This one's also for Teen and Up Audiences, with Ch1 around 28 mins and Ch2 around 21 mins! This fic is another one of my old favorites, and it was so much fun editing it all up!

Once again I need to seriously thank the mods for this fest! They've all been SO supportive and kind and made me feel so much closer to a fandom I've cherished so much for the past two years but was always too scared to be more than a lurker in! I was so worried about learning to make podfics and exposing my voice to internet strangers, and yet the reception I got for my first podfic was completely mind-blowing and heart-melting, and I'm so grateful to all the amazing people in this fandom! This would not have been possible without all of them, but the mods super duper especially!!

I've got one last fic on the way that I'm gonna have to really go crunch time on, but for now enjoy listening to The Sound of Silence by aralias!

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Caught on Tape Podfest contributions!

[Podfic] Figure It Out (length: 3:22, rated G) originally written by @wellbelesbian.

[Podfic] namesakes (length: 6:34, rated T) originally written by @tea-brigade.

[Podfic] Icarus (length: 3:02, rated T) originally written by @mostlymaudlin.

Thank you @caught-on-tape-fest for hosting. The world of podfics was entirely new to me, but this fest has been so welcoming to newcomers. Everyone in the Podfic! thread in the Carry On Discord has been very helpful and supportive. I had a lot of fun and I'll probably make more of these. Thank you to the mods and the listeners. Bye, bye!

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Another awesome podfic as part of day 1 the fest!! 🍎

Podfic: Crisp and Sweet

Five years after the events of AWTWB, Simon and Baz return to North America with one mission: to peep some leaves.

22 min, T. Listen on AO3

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Thank you @mostlymaudlin for letting me podfic your delightful love letter to our kind of horrible, kind of awesome home state. It was a blast.

Part of @caught-on-tape-fest. Thank you for running this fest, Dre, Jess and Kati!

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PODFIC CREATOR SIGNUP/CLAIMING IS OFFICALLY OPEN!

How to sign up:

If you're claiming from the list of author-submitted fics

Have a look at the list of available fics for claiming:

-G- and T-rated fics

-All fics, including M and E ratings (creators must be 18+ to claim one of these fics)

These lists are filterable by word count, estimated length of podfic, author, ship, etc. and will only show fics that are still available to be claimed (i.e. once a fic gets claimed using the form, they will disappear from these lists).

If you're claiming from this list, all you'll need to know when the form opens is the title of the fic, your email address and your ao3 username!

2. Fill in the sign up form (one entry per fic you want to claim). To do this you need to enter your info, select whether or not you are 18+, choose 'Claim a fic from the list', and then click '+Add' to choose the fic title you're claiming from the list. Then hit Submit and lather, rinse, repeat for any additional claims.

If you're signing up with a fic that the author has given you permission for which is NOT on this list

1. Fill in the sign up form (one entry per fic you want to claim). To do this you need to enter your info, select whether or not you are 18+, choose 'Claim a fic NOT on the list that I received permission from the author to podfic', and then enter all the required fields with the fic info (Title, link, Author Name, Rating). Then hit Submit and lather, rinse, repeat for any additional claims.

This form will stay open until September 15th! If you're claiming more than one, we ask that you be reasonable and only choose those you feel confident you can podfic, so that others may have a chance to claim their preferred fics.

You can check out the rules, schedule and FAQs if you have questions, and of course feel free to send us an ask, reply to this post or email the mods at caughtontapepodfest@gmail.com.

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With creator sign-ups and claiming open, now is probably a good time to start rolling our some content under our #how to podfic tag.

So let's kick it off with this super helpful guide by fest mod @sillyunicorn:

Kati's Podfic Guide for Beginners

If you're on the fence on whether to sign up, we really recommend checking this guide out to see how easy it can be to create a podfic! We've already got 35 fics claimed for podficcing, which is AMAZING, and we'd love to see even more from creators of all experience levels.

We'll be continuing to share content under this tag so keep an eye out for more resources, and always feel free to send us mods an ask, a comment, or to email us at caughtontapepodfest@gmail.com if you have questions about anything.

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ATTN CARRY ON FIC WRITERS: Caught on Tape Podfest Fic Submissions Now Open Until August 31

Calling all CO fandom writers! Have you always wished to have your work podficced for the world to hear? Well, then this post is for you!

Step one of podfic'ing is to get the fic author's permission to podfic their story. To make it even easier for potential podfic'ers in this fest to do that, we're encouraging all of our CO fandom writers to submit a list of fics that you give permission to have podficced (or even better, really WANT to have podficced) for the fest. (What IS the fest you ask? Read about it here.)

This doesn't necessarily mean your fic will be chosen, just that participants in the fest have permission to do so if they want to. And we're setting up a system to keep track of which fics have been claimed to be podficced for the fest, so we can limit duplication (more cake is GREAT, but more variety of fics to listen to is ALSO GREAT and our goal).

We've set up a few ways authors can make it known which fics they'd love to see podficced:

Fic-by-fic, by completing this form for each fic you want to submit! The form is open now, and will remain open through August 31st.

Provide blanket permission (or a link to all the fics you want to give permission for) by filling in this form (also open through August 31st) to have them imported in to the podfic prompts list for the fest. Note that we would ideally want you to also put a permission statement on your AO3 profile in this case, and we even found this handy tool that will help you generate the statement. (Why not have your permission endure?)

Don't submit anything, but just go ahead and put a permission statement on your AO3 account, and see what happens. A simple a statement on your AO3 that says you're open to requests from podfic creators might be all you're up for, and more than enough to leave the door open.

We'll close the submission forms right before we open up claiming/creator sign up on September 1st. More details on how podfic creator sign-up will work can be found in the fest rules, and you can check out the full schedule here.

Any questions, please don't hesitate to hit us up in a mention on this post or in our askbox!

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Another new podfic for the fest! So happy to have so much delicious content today. Happy listening everyone!🌹🎂

[Podfic] Flowers, Cake, and Filthy DMs

(Oh my, what's this? A podfic? Just making it in under the deadline? Must be Jo's.)

Baz’s excitement over his favourite Instagram florist coming to his restaurant to create a holiday window display is over shadowed by that fact that he stupidly sent him a very dirty DM the night before. Disaster panic ensues.

Written by @you-remind-me-of-the-babe // Read by @iamamythologicalcreature // for the @caught-on-tape-fest 2023

Rated T // about 11 minutes

Not just my first podfic, but also my first time posting on AO3. (I'm not nervous. Who's nervous? Not me.) Take a listen!

Gratitude gushing under the cut!

Thanks so much to @you-remind-me-of-the-babe for opening this lovely little story up for podficcing! Thanks also to @cutestkilla for being relentlessly supportive during this whole, ah, let's say process.

And of course, the modding side of things - so much gratitude for organizing this podfic fest! The explosion of podfics that I've seen from this fest is just... well, it's awesome. I've been binging fanfic since posting started for this fest - something I would never be able to do, otherwise. Setting up this fest was inspired, and I also greatly appreciate the work and dedication that went into making it all come together.

Podfics are such an amazing contribution to the fandom, and I'm really glad I was able to participate at least a little. I hope everyone (including myself) continues to create podfics - not just for those who need the assistance reading, but for everyone who enjoys the listening experience!

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[Podfic] Return to Sender

A Carry On podfic by @tea-brigade for the @caught-on-tape-fest!

When he turned his key and opened the little panel, several packages that had been unceremoniously stuffed inside tumbled out at him, spilling onto the floor. A few more remained lodged inside, and a key to the parcel boxes hung precariously off the ledge.

...what.

Scooping up the fallen parcels, Baz inspected them. As he figured, they were not addressed to him, but to one Simon Snow. An unusually large case of a usual misdelivery. The address on each one, however, was clearly Baz’s.

All seven of them.

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Or: How a simple case of misplaced mail leads to such things as cheer-up-the-bachelor parties, transience as a state of being, the icepocalypse, and mildly prophetic Taylor Swift lyrics.

Rated T / 40 mins / 7,535 words

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Ta-da! Today I’m posting my first podfic for the Caught on Tape Carry On Podfest! This is Return to Sender by tealbrigade, and it is in fact a fic that is very close to my heart when it comes to the Carry On fandom! (Details in fic, I won’t ramble)

It’s for Teen and Up Audiences and about 40 mins! Highly recommend if you want some lighthearted romance that’s just a little bit tropey in a great way!

Learning how to podfic was probably one of the most confusing and challenging yet satisfying and passion filled things I’ve ever had to do, and although I am a little insecure about the quality of my first work and whether it lives up to this wonderful fic, I CAN say that I put my heart and soul into it. (Yes, even the somewhat rudimentary cover I tried so hard to make)

Finally, thank you so much to those at the @caught-on-tape-fest for making this whole thing possible, and for dragging me kicking and screaming into the strange new world of making podfics!

Please enjoy Return to Sender and keep and eye out for my other podfics later!

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[Podfic] The Selkie and his Boy

A Carry On podfic by @hushed-chorus for the @caught-on-tape-fest

Every year the Grimms spend a week vacationing by the seaside. One solstice morning, a 14-year-old Baz meets a strange but gorgeous boy called Simon. By the end of the day, he's hopelessly besotted. But Simon doesn't come back the next day. Or the day after. Or the day after that. Baz is left pining and dealing with a local seal that suddenly won't leave him alone. Now, exactly seven years later, Simon reappears and the two reconnect. And Baz learns that he's not the only one keeping secrets when Simon's sealskin goes missing.

Rated T / 2 hr 7 mins or 127 mins / 21,864 words

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My 3rd and final (and very close to the wire) podfic for the Caught On Tape Carry On Podfest! This is The Selkie and his Boy by hushed_chorus! This one's once more for Teen and Up Audiences, with each chapter around 20 mins long! Highly recommend if you want a beautifully sweet and heart-wrenchingly romantic beachside story!

My first time reading this fic was looking through the podfest catalog, and I just absolutely fell in love. I knew I had to do this one. The writing is just so good, and hushed_chorus does amazing things with their beachside setting, charming characters, and heartfelt storyline! All the sfx, including the various beach and cafe and underwater ambiances, were laborious but very much worth it!

Half proud of the cover! I was hoping to do something with both the boys in there, but in the end the seal underneath the starscape was much more within my abilities! I loved the little thing Simon has with stars, even though it's not very present in the story, so I tried to write the title in a constellation-style font! Not sure how well that turned out though!

Anyways okay okay that means I am officially done with the Caught On Tape Carry On Podfest! But despite that, I will never forget it. This podfest was the first time I've EVER posted Carry On related content, despite being in the fandom for over 2 years. I'm not big on writing (despite my best efforts) and I'm only kind of an artist, so I never felt I had anything to post. This podfest proved me wrong! It introduced me to the wonderful world of podficcing, which although I can't say for sure, I predict will be a frequent hobby of mine moving forward! Interacting with fellow Carry On fans in this fest, supporting them and (to my shock) being supported by them, has been a dream come true, and something lurker me would have fainted at! (I still need a second to recover from shock every single time I get an Ao3 notif) Anyways oops this has gone on WAY too long (I’m getting too sentimental since this is my last podfic 😭) basically the point is THANK YOU SO MUCH MODS DRE, KATI, AND JESS! This was such a wonderful ride and you guys are literally the most amazing people ever! Now without further ado please enjoy The Selkie and his Boy by hushed_chorus!

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Happy Wednesday, I hope you all are enjoying your summer! It is sunny and hot and lovely in my neck of the woods. 🌞

I am back to work on Depth of Reason this week. 🎉

Simon is trying to figure out where he and Baz stand after their trip to Watford last chapter:

I tried not to put too much expectation on things changing between us. (Even though it had felt like there had been a shift.) (How am I supposed to think otherwise when Baz had held my hand and told me he cared about me?) After all, I could have just chalked it up to Baz being a decent person. I had basically had a nervous breakdown in front of him. Twice. It’s only to be expected he would have tried to help.

But when he walked through the door, the wind whisking his hair off of his face as he spotted me across the room, he smiled so softly that it made my stomach flip. Because it wasn’t a look of pity in his eyes (which, frankly, I wouldn’t have blamed him for). It was more like, he looked so fucking fond, I didn’t really know what to do with it.

Also! If you haven’t heard, a new fest is coming soon! Caught On Tape: A Carry On Podfest! Click the link to follow the blog and think about whether you’d like to submit any of your fics to be podficced or whether you’d like to sign up to record a podfic!

Tags! @fatalfangirl @cutestkilla @moodandmist @captain-aralias @facewithoutheart @whogaveyoupermission @thewholelemon @raenestee @ivelovedhimthroughworse @ileadacharmedlife @artsyunderstudy @ebbpettier @valeffelees @youarenevertooold @iamamythologicalcreature @blackberrysummerblog @theearlgreymage @toonysart @forabeatofadrum @rimeswithpurple @alexalexinii @imagineacoolusername @supercutedinosaurs @aristocratic-otter @hushed-chorus

I scheduled this early so if you tagged me already thank you! And take this as a tag back for next time 💜 Edit: or, you know, I’ll accidentally post this on Tuesday night instead of queuing it 🤣

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New podfic for the fest! More spicy content!

[Podfic] Hold You Close Just Like a Photograph

written by @skeedelvee, podficced by me for @caught-on-tape-fest

Simon finds a photograph of Baz just before Summer break and decides to take it with him to the care home

3,579 words / 20.05 minutes

Read on AO3 / Listen on AO3

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Happy Sunday, everyone, and thank you @you-remind-me-of-the-babe, @shrekgogurt, @artsyunderstudy, @wellbelesbian and @nightimedreamersworld for the tags.

(And to the people who've tagged me in other stuff, I see it, I just didn't have time.)

This is my last Sonic Sunday for now, since the Caught on Tape Podfest has ended. My three podfics are on my AO3 and damn, time flew by. To end this journey, have this little snippet of me re-re-recording Icarus and kind of berating myself for doing it last-minute:

In other news: WRITING. It isn't happening! Oops. As I mentioned, I've been super busy again. My regular breakdowns over philosophy have returned and I need to maybe see if I should talk to my study advisor about that. And as a result, I don't really have mental capacities for writing, even though I really want to. But when I am done in the evening, I prefer to game or read to relax.

(Which, by the way, In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune was really fucking good, and ironically fits one of the topics of my philosophy courses, albeit the one that I actually don't constantly cry about.) (I'm thinking about recommending it to my teacher.) (I have also read Gideon the Ninth and Harrow the Ninth, and Alecto the Ninth is up next!)

I really want to finish my untitled pranker!Zimbits fic and of course Matty Chris D. has been in this hospital for far too long, although I am going to put these on the backburner to focus on the Klaine Secret Santa and a potential Klaine Advent. I am still waiting on getting the identity of my giftee for the former, so I have no concrete plans yet, but with the latter I've been sort of playing around with a Ljubim te sequel, but it's not a lot, so I don't know if it'll work, so no promises there.

Well, thanks for reading my ramblings!

And now, the weather: @quizasvivamos @crissmastrees-and-candyklaines @coffeegleek @otherworldsivelivedin @caramelcoffeeaddict @sillyunicorn @dragoneggos @raenestee @tectonicduck @urban-sith @thnxforknowingme @captain-aralias @justgleekout @cerriddwenluna @tea-brigade @ivelovedhimthroughworse @bookish-bogwitch @confused-bi-queer @aroace-genderfluid-sheep @1908jmd @special-bc-ur-part-of-it @larkral @cutestkilla @martsonmars ​ @facewithoutheart ​ @rockitmans @bitbybitwrites @blackberrysummerblog @whatevertheweather @theotherhufflepuff

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CAUGHT ON TAPE PODFEST 2023 SCHEDULE

August 4, 2023: Submissions open to give permission for your fic(s) to be podficced. For more details on submission, check out the fest rules.

August 31, 2023: Last Day to submit your fics/give permission for your fic(s) to be podficced as part of the fest's claiming process.

September 1 - 15, 2023: Sign-up and claiming open to chose fic(s) you’d like to podfic.

September 30, 2023: Check in #1

October 14, 2023: Check in #2

October 29 - November 11, 2023: Posting period open!

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CAUGHT ON TAPE PODFEST RULES

GENERAL RULES

You are expected to treat everyone participating in this project, including the mods, with respect. Offensive or disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated.

This will be the most fun if everyone keeps to the schedule. We will send out reminder emails regularly (you can check our schedule for these dates). If you cannot meet a deadline, please inform the mods and we will work something out.

You may submit fic(s) and create podfics! Go right ahead and claim your own story if that’s what you want to do, we’re just in it for MORE PODFICS.

You must respond to check-in emails within a week unless otherwise specified in the email.

We might send updates or further information any time, as well as reminders and check-ins, so don’t forget to check your mailbox from time to time. 

No NSFW submissions (M or E fics) from minors! Please be honest when filling out your age in the sign up form, which has been designed to only present appropriate fics to you.

This is a super chill deal, and you may drop out at any time. However, please contact the mods so we can put any fics you claimed back in circulation for others to choose from! We’d hate to have anyone miss out.

SUBMITTING A FIC TO BE PODFICCED

Writers! We'd love you to submit a list of fics that you give permission to have podficced for the fest. This doesn't mean your fic WILL necessarily be podficced, just that participants in the fest have permission to do so if they choose. And we're setting up a system to keep track of which fics have been claimed to be podficced for the fest, so we can limit duplication (more cake is GREAT, but more fics to listen to is ALSO GREAT).

We've set up a few ways you can do this:

Fic-by-fic, by completing this form for each fic you want to submit!

Provide blanket permission (or a link to all the fics you want to give permission for) by filling in this form to have them imported in to the podfic prompts list for the fest. Note that we would ideally want you to also put a permission statement on your AO3 profile in this case, and we even found this handy tool that will help you generate the statement.

Just put a permission statement on your AO3 account, and see what happens. You could even go as easy as putting a statement on your AO3 that says you're open to requests and see if anyone approaches you.

Fic submission will remain open until August 31st!!

SIGNING UP TO CREATE A PODFIC

September 1st to 15th, we'll open up a form for claiming from the lists of available fics that have been submitted by authors for your consideration. For now, you can browse the fics available to be claimed here (for G- and T-rated options only) AND here (for all ratings; this link is 18+ ONLY). We've set it up for easy browsing and filtering by author, rating, ship and archive warnings!

You will also be able to claim a fic that isn't on the list, as long as the author has given express permission on their AO3/socials OR you have directly communicated with the author and received express permission.

We will share the sign up link on this blog when the time comes!

POSTING

You won’t be given a specific date for posting; just post any time within the posting window which will be October 29th to November 11th, 2023.

Creators can post their podfics anywhere as long as they share the link with the mods so we can promote it. We’d LOVE for everyone to post to AO3 and add the podfic to our collection (details to be updated). Check out our ‘how to podfic’ tag for info and suggestions on different ways to share your podfic with the world!

NOTE: If you choose to create a podfic for a fic that is posted to AO3 as 'restricted' (i.e. a fic that's locked to be viewable by AO3 members only) you are required to post your podfic as restricted as well.

If you can’t post during the posting window, let the mods know and we can do our best to make sure we promo your podfic when you DO post it.