Two Supernatural Podcasts Unite for 20th Anniversary Music Special

Denim-Wrapped Nightmares and In Defense of Fandom Launch Multi-Episode Collaboration Celebrating Supernatural‘s Musical Legacy

Two fan podcasts dedicated to Supernatural are joining forces for an ambitious celebration of the show’s 20th anniversary, focusing on one of the TV series’ most distinctive elements: its music. The collaboration between Denim-Wrapped Nightmares and In Defense of Fandom launched November 11, 2025, and explores the music that defined, inspired, and emerged from Supernatural.

The podcast collaboration is structured around three core themes: music that appeared in Supernatural, music inspired by Supernatural, and music created by Supernatural‘s cast and crew. This framework led the two podcasts’ hosts to conduct interviews with more than 20 people from all aspects of the beloved TV show’s production.

Behind-the-Scenes Musical Talent

The interviews revealed unexpected depths of musical talent within the Supernatural crew. Brad Creaser, a camera operator and cinematographer on the show, discussed how music permeated the production environment, from wrap parties to impromptu jam sessions.

“There was a lot of talent on that crew, there’s no question,” Creaser noted, describing a crew band called The Impalas that featured members from various departments. The band even appeared in an episode as the house band, a moment that production embraced as a way to spotlight crew talent.

Chris Schmelke, Creation Entertainment’s photographer, provided insights into how he uses music to create atmosphere in the photo op room at Supernatural fan conventions. “The music is 100% critical to what I do,” he explained. He described maintaining curated playlists for different actors and times of day, using music to help both fans and actors feel comfortable during what can be anxiety-inducing experiences.

In one memorable podcast episode, Rob Benedict and Jason Manns discussed how the show’s music culture developed organically. “I always credit you with being the first one to dive in and introduce music,” Benedict told Manns during their conversation.

Manns, a staple of the convention experience but not a cast member himself, explained his early experiences getting invited to the conventions. He described how he realized many actors from the show were musical and “really enjoy it [performing music] – don’t do it that much, but they love it when they get the chance to do it.”

From Fans to Featured Performers

In addition to the folks who worked on Supernatural, the podcasters interviewed musicians inspired by the show. The Scott Sisters, a musical duo whose journey exemplifies how Supernatural‘s musical community embraces talented fans, began performing at Jensen Ackles’ Family Business Beer Company brewery in Austin through sheer initiative—they simply asked if they could play.

“We literally just went to Family Business, just randomly one Saturday,” Christian Scott explained. “I was like, hey, do you guys have live music here? Are you looking for live music?” After their first performance, the brewery invited them back regularly.

Their connection to Supernatural deepened when they met Steve Carlson at Saxon Pub. “I was going to the bathroom, and I saw him, and I was like, hey, do you remember me?” Christian recalled. The casual encounter led to Carlson inviting them to sing backup vocals, first with him and eventually with Radio Company (the Jensen Ackles & Steve Carlson musical duo) at conventions.

Another musician whose work connects to Supernatural is country artist Reyna Roberts. During her interview, she discussed writing “67 Winchester” when she was 18, a song that became foundational to her career. Roberts shared how attending Supernatural conventions led to a pivotal connection with Jason Manns, who encouraged her to perform her own songs rather than sell them to other artists. “He was like, you need to sing that song yourself,” she recalled.

Throughout the entire podcast series, what emerges is genuine appreciation for how music functioned as connective tissue throughout Supernatural‘s 15-season run and its enduring legacy. From classic rock needle drops that became iconic moments, to crew members forming bands, to fans writing tribute songs, music created a community around the show.

You could even say this collaboration itself embodies that community spirit, bringing together different podcasting perspectives to create something neither could achieve alone. As the podcasts’ hosts put it, they’re creating a mixtape 20 years in the making.

The Supernatural 20th Anniversary Music Special begins November 11, 2025, with episodes alternating between Denim-Wrapped Nightmares and In Defense of Fandom podcast feeds.

What does Supernatural’s music mean to you? Do you have any unique musical experiences or connections to the show? Please share below in the comments!