EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 1H 34M
The McSpirk Files – A Trek Fanfic Love Triangle
from Hailing Frequencies Open Podcast · host Mike Jones
Before AO3, before fanfic was mainstream, there was McSpirk. This week, Maxwell Warp beams aboard Hailing Frequencies Open to take us deep into the fascinating history of Kirk/Spock/McCoy fan fiction and fandom culture. From mimeographed zines to convention hall whispers, we explore how one of Star Trek's most enduring fan-created relationships helped shape modern fandom as we know it. It's nerdy, spicy, surprisingly academic, and 100% Star Trek. Engage. Support us: https://ko-fi.com/hailingfreqopen
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Before AO3, before fanfic was mainstream, there was McSpirk. This week, Maxwell Warp beams aboard Hailing Frequencies Open to take us deep into the fascinating history of Kirk/Spock/McCoy fan fiction and fandom culture. From mimeographed zines to convention hall whispers, we explore how one of Star Trek's most enduring fan-created relationships helped shape modern fandom as we know it. It's nerdy, spicy, surprisingly academic, and 100% Star Trek. Engage. Support us: https://ko-fi.com/hailingfreqopen
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