Dashboard Diaries

51 - Is this the real life? Is this just Phantasy? Nov 14, 2025 00:44:36 SPECIAL REPORT!!!!! Phan is REAL!!!! Cher and Lauren hop back on mic to talk about a seismic event in the internet-sphere. Plus, getting emotional about primetime soaps and remember, remembering the 5th of November(ing).Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboarddiariespod@gmail.com!Dashboard Diaries is a

50 - A Dashcon Redemption Story Jul 25, 2025 01:10:52 In our last episode before we go on indefinite hiatus, we celebrate a SUCCESSFUL dashcon! We discuss Strange vs Croaker, TagTeam wedding, and more. Plus: ship wars for the modern age, time travel to 2015, and many, many feelings.Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboarddiariespod@gmail.com!Dashboard Diar

49 - The XFactor Can Confirm That Harry Styles is Pregnant May 30, 2025 01:05:40 We've got a big announcement about the future of the show in this one! And once that's out of the way, we finally tackle one of the defining fandoms of the 2010s: 1Direction and, more specifically, Larry. Did a single tweet mainstream mpreg? You tell us. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboarddiariespo

48 - It's Not Queerbaiting, it's Saving the World Apr 25, 2025 01:02:16 This month, we dive into one of the weirdest--and most fun--TV shows to watch through Tumblr gifsets: Riverdale. In the course of our chat, we come upon a terrifying discovery: was Riverdale containing all the chaos of the universe? Will putting it back on the air save the world?Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email

47 - We Should Totally Just STAB Caesar!! Mar 28, 2025 00:46:49 Beware the Ides of March on Tumblr - you may see many, many memes. Cher and Lauren discuss the particular fervor of the holiday this year and wonder what kinds of weapons the senators used. Plus, Cher watches exclusively medical shows and Lauren puts on the clown makeup for 911. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email

46 - Next Week, on Dashboard Diaries Feb 28, 2025 00:49:07 It's time to talk about the art of the procedural and sitcom! What makes them tick? Why do we miss them? What does Tumblr have to say about them? Plus, feelings about Severance and political art.Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboarddiariespod@gmail.com!Dashboard Diaries is a production of Atypical Ar

45 - Holding Space for Wicked Jan 31, 2025 00:57:08 It's Wicked-palooza! Cher and Lauren talk all things Wicked and Gelphie, the sapphic ship that's kept the fandom alive. Also, we get deep in "The Pitt" and revisit the wonderful time that was Vine. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboarddiariespod@gmail.com! Dashboard Diaries is a production of Atypical A

Kiss me goodbye, we're going offline for the holidays Dec 16, 2024 00:00:35 Thank you so much for listening to Dashboard Diaries! See you in 2025!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

44 - Penwing All Along Nov 29, 2024 01:01:47 Cher and Lauren talk franchise spin-off shows "The Penguin" and "Agatha All Along" - how successful are these TV explorations of large film universes? Also, more corn posting, Doctor Odyssey, and how fanfiction has affected Lauren's writing. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboarddiariespod@gmail.com! Das

43 - Imagine You're at an MCR Concert and Dan & Phil Kiss In Front of the Gay Flag Oct 25, 2024 00:54:40 This month, we talk about the return of Dan and Phil and the strange realities of having your life be entertainment. Also, Cher has some HUGE news and Lauren gets emotional over a penguin (no, not Pesto). Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboarddiariespod@gmail.com! Dashboard Diaries is a production of Aty

42 - The Real 2014 Was the Friends We Made Along the Way Sep 27, 2024 00:47:44 This month, we travel back in time ten years to the halcyon days of 2014. What makes us so nostalgic for this time? Was this really the peak of the internet? All that is old is new again, so in many ways, it's STILL 2014. Except now, we're in the CORB-it. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboarddiariespod@g

41 - Delicious in Dashboard Aug 30, 2024 00:53:31 This month, Cher and Lauren go deep underneath the castle (?) to explore the dungeon (?) and fight monsters (?), which they'll then try to cook and eat (?). They try to figure out what Dungeon Meshi is. Plus: your life is never going to be the same once you've heard about the corb. WE ARE C O R B. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this e

40 - Language on the Interwebs with Gretchen McCulloch Jul 26, 2024 00:43:58 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

39 - We Totally Know How the Stock Market Works Jun 28, 2024 00:50:27 How do we build long lasting fandoms with short lasting TV seasons? How do you know when to invest in a story when it might be canceled the next day? Cher and Lauren discuss that and much more, including: the real problem with on-scree sex scenes, the Ton-blr, and the importance of snake wranglers. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on thi

37 - We Are the Fools of April Apr 26, 2024 00:43:59 April means April Fools! Tumblr has a long and storied tradition of built-in pranks and this month, we go through each one. Plus: big news in the 911 fandom, a new show to obsess over, and a total eclipse of the sun. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboarddiariespod@gmail.com! Dashboard Diaries is a pr

36 - The Walrus at Your Door Mar 22, 2024 00:53:12 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

35 - Shipping, the Winds Beneath Our Sails Feb 16, 2024 00:42:14 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

34 - Fanic at the Disco Jan 19, 2024 00:32:45 We're going monthly! But first, time to catch up on all the top shows, ships, and communities of Tumblr in 2023! Some old standbys and some surprising new contenders; plus, our personal highlights and a burning straw goat. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboarddiariespod@gmail.com! Dashboard Diar

33 - Four Months in Forty Minutes Dec 1, 2023 00:44:00 It's our last episode of the year and we bring the chaos as we try to catch up on everything we couldn't talk about during the SAG strike and immediately get derailed. We gush over TV shows, learn some bug facts, and go full tang. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboarddiariespod@gmail.com! Dashboard D

32 - Scamblr: Fandom's Failed Crowdfunds Nov 10, 2023 00:47:15 This week, we discuss the infamous failed crowdfunds of Tumblr, like All or Nothing. Plus, being assigned woman by Misha, choosing your Supernatural title card, and having feelings about cities in video games. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboarddiariespod@gmail.com! Dashboard Diaries is a prod

31 - Our Flag Means Fandom Oct 27, 2023 00:37:00 Previously recorded, summer 2022. Back when the first season of Our Flag Means Death ended, we talked about it, the fandom, and our predictions for the next season. Plus, discussions of Barry and just how realistic it is. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboarddiariespod@gmail.com! Dashboard Diarie

30 - Throwing Middle Fingers at the Preps: Fanfic Fraud Part II Oct 13, 2023 00:40:39 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29 - Hamilton Cannibal Mermaids: Fanfic Fraud Part 1 Sep 29, 2023 00:34:25 More tumblr draaaaama! We talked for so long about fanfic scandals that this has been split into a two parter. Part 1 - we discuss the Hamilton HIVLiving Cannibal Mermaid scandal. Plus, Cher shares another embarrassing story. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboarddiariespod@gmail.com! Dashboard Diarie

28 - Toe Necklaces, Vore, and More Sep 15, 2023 00:49:43 Today we dive into two small tumblr scandals/oddities: Constable Frozen and severed toe jewelry. Also, we discuss our fanfic horoscopes, fanfic never have I ever, and talking about vore at work. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboarddiariespod@gmail.com! Dashboard Diaries is a production of Atypical Artist

27 - Obama + Harry Styles' Great Romance Sep 1, 2023 00:40:11 Due to recent ~revelations~ we're diving into a particular snapshot of 2014 - Hobama. That's right, the great epic love story of Harry Styles and 44th President of the United States Barack Obama. Don't worry, we'll explain. Also, Cher + Lauren suggest a new ship between Rat Czar and Lanternfly Lieutenant. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about o

26 - The Pope Baby Wall Aug 18, 2023 00:54:58 This episode is actually about Twilight but Cher tells a story that makes Lauren laugh so hard she starts crying. Also, we reinvent language several times. Or, should we say, janguage. Merbo for listening! Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboarddiariespod@gmail.com! Dashboard Diaries is a production of Aty

25 - Tangled Webs We Weave Aug 4, 2023 00:38:55 We are back and diving into one of Tumblr's more recent and more esoteric past-times. We also discuss CENSORED and CENSORED - yeah, there's going to be some strike-sanctioned bleeping. Time to get funky! Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboarddiariespod@gmail.com! Dashboard Diaries is a production of Atypi

Time to Touch Some Grass! Jul 14, 2023 00:01:13 Follow us on Tumblr! Buy our merch! Email us at dashboarddiariespod@gmail.com!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24 - Calling All Bear Subs Jun 30, 2023 00:34:45 Our favorite chaotic Chicago restaurant and with it, some chaotic shipping opinions. Also, Tumblr welcomes frenemy Reddit with open arms and Cher views temporary frenemies Shane and Ryan in real life at Vidcon. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboarddiariespod@gmail.com! Dashboard Diaries is a production of

23 - A Little Dude and His Horrible Contraptions Jun 16, 2023 00:38:51 If you were given a weird magic hand, what magic hand power would you want? That's right, this week we're talking The Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom. Plus, we discuss the missing secret episode of Yellowjackets, messy queer dating shows, and the spiderverse. And this week in bonus clips, Cher gives us a Supernatural viewing update, including an almost mystery about a ~ missing epis

22 - We Are Crowned Antler Queens Jun 2, 2023 00:47:57 Dark rituals, wild hunts, cannibalism, and bone alters - it's just girly stuff! This week, we discuss the second season of Yellowjackets, reminisce about 3D Doritos and give a few Eurovision updates. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboarddiariespod@gmail.com! Dashboard Diaries is a production of Atypical

21 - We Are Eurovisionaries May 19, 2023 00:36:19 Cha cha cha! Two Americans talk all things Eurovision--one of them watched this year and one of them experienced Eurovision through the Tumblr dash alone. Do either of them have any idea what happened? Listen and find out! Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboarddiariespod@gmail.com! Dashboard Diaries is a p

20 - Jesse Pinkman's T-Boy Swag May 5, 2023 00:40:05 Breaking Bad is a comedy, right? About a trans son and his supportive dad? No? Doesn't sound familiar? You clearly haven't spent enough time on Breaking Bad Tumblr. Don't worry, Cher scrolled all the way to the bottom of the tag, she's seen it all. Plus, a listener question answered and a relic from the Hamilton heyday. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts

19 - Neil Bangin' Out the Tunes Apr 21, 2023 00:36:21 April 13th, 2006. A day that will live in our hearts forever. The day that a sweet hairless rat sat at a rainbow keyboard and banged out some sweet, sweet tunes. This week, we dive into one of Tumblr's oldest holidays and catch up on the last few weeks in memes and poll drama. Plus, Cher supports women's wrongs and Lauren has a new blorbo. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.c

18 - Gonch With The Wind (w/ Digital Folklore) Apr 7, 2023 00:49:54 Can you believe it's been 50 years since the very real film Goncharov came out in very real movie theaters? We're celebrating the anniversary by bringing on the brilliant Perry Carpenter and Mason Amadeus from the podcast, Digital Folklore. We talk about how Tumblr created its own folk legend in inventing a movie whole cloth from a knock off shoe. Yes, you heard that right. A shoe. Listen

17 - Pedro Pascal is Your Father Now Mar 24, 2023 00:40:47 We're finally dedicating an entire episode to losing our minds over the TV adaptation of The Last of Us. Also: we all totally stab Caesar and ponder which is better, Shadow or Bone. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboarddiariespod@gmail.com! Dashboard Diaries is a production of Atypical Artists, hosted by

16 - Tumblr Men Only Have Three Names: Steve, Eddie, and Buck Mar 10, 2023 00:44:08 With the help of our listeners, we hand out the truly meaningful awards in advance of those silly Oscars this Sunday. Best Picture who? We're all about Best Ship. Also this week: more nervous hand-wringing about The Last of Us, Lauren's favorite suffering blorbo, and the return of punner-extraordinaire Cher. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk abou

15 - The 75th Annual Dashboard Diaries Awards Feb 24, 2023 00:47:07 Okay, so this isn't actually the 75th time we've done this. Podcasts didn't exist 75 years ago. But it's High Awards Season in the world of entertainment and we're getting in on the trend! Tune in to hear our very serious, scholarly categories and start thinking of who you'd like to nominate. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episod

14 - What Makes a (Tumblr Sexy)Man? Feb 10, 2023 00:43:46 The sexyman is back, My Chemical Romance is trending, and Supernatural stays strong. Lauren and Cher realize they've been on Tumblr long enough to be having flashbacks to 2012. Also: The Last of Us makes literally everyone we know cry. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboarddiariespod@gmail.com! Dashboard

13 - The Best Himbo & Other Important Life Questions Jan 27, 2023 00:48:15 The time has come. Your voice needs to be heard. That's right, polls are here! And what did Tumblr do with it but...have a bug race. Also: Supernatural starts to have a larger plot, Willow captures our heart, and we learn the horrifying truth of MILF Manor. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboarddiariespod@

12 - A Good Year for Grumpy Dads Jan 13, 2023 00:38:22 We're back and better than ever! After the end of 2022 took a bat to our face, we have so much to catch up on. We talk fandom in academics, the things we're looking forward to in 2023, and obsessively making Venn Diagrams to categorized our various unhinged interests. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboar

Season's Greasons! Dec 16, 2022 00:01:12 Hey there dashers! Our plans for our end of year episodes got scuttled by Lauren getting the flu. But we'll be back and better than ever in 2023 - thank you so much for listening and keep scrolling! Happy holidays!! Be sure to follow us on tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com and give the gift of telling your friends to listen!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ

11 - The Gonch & The Gunch (w/ Newt Schottelkotte) Dec 2, 2022 00:44:52 From the absurd to the practical--after a brief explainer of the very real movie Goncharov, Newt Schottelkotte joins us to talk about the rise of audio drama fandom on tumblr and the strange world of being both a podcast fan and creator on the platform. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboarddiariespod@gma

10 - Winners Have Two Blue Checkmarks Nov 18, 2022 01:04:36 Are you fleeing the sinking ship of Twitter and wondering where to hang your social media hat? Good news, Tumblr is still here for you! This week we talk about how Tumblr has responded to the Musk meltdown and give you some insider tips on how to get the most out of your Tumblr experience. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or

09 - Royal or Young? (w/ Briggon Snow) Nov 4, 2022 00:41:46 Podcast heartthrob Briggon Snow joins us to talk all things Young Royals and play "Supernatural Episode Title or Fall Out Boy Song?" Also, top five poor little meow meows and celebrating November 5th. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboarddiariespod@gmail.com! Dashboard Diaries is a production of Atypical

08 - Back in the Ball Pit: Dashcon 2 (with Lochlan O'Neil) Oct 21, 2022 00:42:19 You didn't think we were done talking about Dashcon, did you? We've heard what it was like to BE there, but what was it like to RUN Dashcon. In this episode, we talk to Lochlan O'Neil, the Tumblr user who started it all. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboarddiariespod@gmail.com! Dashboard Diaries is a pr

07 - One Fandom to Rule Them All Oct 7, 2022 00:59:55 It all began with a listener email. A simple question. What Tumblr fandom would be best to study for a school project? It should have had a simple answer. But dozens of data points, a 20-fandom bracket, and many vibe checks later, and the answer turned out to not be so simple. In order to help a listener, Cher and Lauren look at the top 20 fandoms on Tumblr and try to scientifically and u

06 - We Are All Ball Pit Babies (w/ Amanda Ferri & Chase Turner) Sep 23, 2022 00:39:47 It is time. Time to travel back in time. The date? July 11th, 2014. The place? Schaumburg, Illinois. The event? Dashcon. What was this now infamous convention like to experience first hand? We get two former Tumblr employees and Dashcon survivors on to talk about their time at the Renaissance Hotel. Thank you Amanda Ferri and Chase Turner for joining us! Follow us on Tumblr at dashboardd

05 - 25 Million Crabs (+ Fall TV Shows!) Sep 9, 2022 00:36:44 We are entering the fourth and final act of 2022, so now is the time to reflect on the silliness so far and look ahead to what we have coming up in the next few months that will inevitably put us into the throes of obsession. Also a brief visit to the more distant past featuring the downfall of a certain beloathed children's author and the more joyous bongo possum. Follow us on Tumblr at

04 - Man Me a Sand (w/ Cates Holderness) Aug 26, 2022 00:40:00 Make him the cutest man car door hook hand. Cates Holderness from the podcast Big Week on Tumblr joins us to talk all things Netflix's The Sandman! From easter eggs to the poor little meow meow that is Dream to the Corinthian's eye teeth, we go deep into the Dreaming. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboard

03 - You Wouldn't Eeby Deeby a Blorbo, a Guide to Tumblr Terms Aug 12, 2022 00:49:25 This week, we take a beat to talk through some Tumblr terms and the finer points of navigating the website. Whether you're brand new to the hellsite, diving back in after years away, or just a user who feels as passionately about terms like OTP and Glupp Shitto as we do. It's time to go back to Tumblr University! Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk

02 - The Game (Unpacking Fandom Fallouts) is On Jul 29, 2022 00:45:29 We tackle a second - and shortest running - part of Superwholock: Sherlock. Lauren walks us through the rise and fall of the fandom for the TV show BBC Sherlock, explains the broad strokes of The Johnlock Conspiracy (TJLC), and admits the bonkers internet rumor she wanted to believe. Meanwhile, Cher is losing sleep over For All Mankind. Episode may induce flashbacks to the mid-2010s, spon

01 - Tumblr, the Supernatural Website Jul 15, 2022 00:52:50 In our inaugural episode, we delve into our own Tumblr origin stories and skim the surface of one of Tumblr's longest lasting fandoms: Supernatural. Warning: many, many incorrect things are said about Supernatural in this episode. Proceed at your own risk. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com or email us at dashboarddiariespod@gmail.com! Dashboard Diaries is a production of

Dashboard Diaries - Start Scrolling July 15th! Jul 6, 2022 00:01:04 Twice a month, join longtime Tumblr user Lauren Shippen and longtime user-slash-Tumblr-employee Cher McAnelly as they dive deep into our favorite fandom site. We talk trending topics, share our new ships, and forecast upcoming fandoms. If you’ve ever gone feral over a fic or bonkers about one of your blorbos, this podcast is for you! And remember: the password to the secret clubhouse is “

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