The Rule 34 Podcast

LEMON ON THE GO

What is the Rule 34 Podcast?

Rule 34 is just another way for our readers to find and interact with us. We know that sometimes you're not able to sit down and read a whole issue. The podcast is another avenue to get the same information.

Why call it Rule 34?

It’s definitely meant to be a nod to our fanfiction roots. While we don’t ever blog, reblog, tweet, or read fanfiction on our podcast or in our magazine directly, that’s our audience. We are working our butts off to give legitimacy to this forgotten genre and we wanted to honor that in some way. Rule 34 of the Internet states, “If it exists, there is porn of it,” and the fanfiction community has taken that to heart. We don’t see a thing wrong with it either. It also became very relevant the minute Tumblr decided to try to ban all adult content. It just gets funnier by the day.

What inspired you to start the podcast?

We always planned on doing the podcast. It was set to be another extension of Lemon Magazine, an additional way for readers to get the info. We know a lot of people can’t sit down and read a whole magazine every time. This was just another avenue for authors and readers to connect. We meant to wait, but with Tumblr’s adult content ban we became pretty much an overnight news source, so we decided to do it way early. And we love podcasts!

What can your readers expect from the podcast as they transition to listeners?

You get a more behind-the-scenes, and less polished, look into Lemon and how we operate. We talk about fandom and things that affect it without worrying about putting it into article format so much. You also get more of a look into our personalities. There’s a lot more of a discussion than you’ll see in the magazine just because of the type of medium it is. It’s all healthy and respectful debates about things that deal with writing fanfiction. It’s fangirls in their natural habitat.

Are there any special episodes planned right now?

Unless something crazy happens, no. We try to stick to talking about the magazine as much as possible. It’s really supposed to be one episode a month, but this month has already proved to be different with the fall of Tumblr.

Where can we find the podcast?

The podcast is on Soundcloud, iTunes, and Stitcher, for now. We also include special episodes for those just on our Patreon. Type in “The Rule 34 Podcast” and it should pop up. There’s another one with the same name, but it’s old, and only has one episode. That’s not us.

Speaking of Patreon, what can listeners expect if they sign up and support the podcast that way?

Each tier is all-encompassing and supports both the magazine and the podcast. For example, at the bottom tier, just $2 a month, you get access to Rule 34’s episode outlines, an advanced digital copy of Lemon each month, sneak peeks into articles, and access to an exclusive Discord channel. Some of the tiers are limited, so once they’re full, that’s it.