Episode 14: Alchemised, Manacled, and Fanficton | ACOCAC Podcast

Cortisol & Chaos: The Podcast · Oct 9, 2025 · 1h 7m

In Episode 14 of A Court of Cortisol and Chaos, we take a thoughtful look at the conversation surrounding Alchemised- a recently published book with origins in fanfiction. We discuss whether we plan on reading it, whether we read Manacled, what this means for fan creators, and how J.K. Rowling’s harmful transphobic views continue to affect both fandom spaces and the publishing world.This episode explores:• The connection and distinctions between Alchemised and Manacled• The ethics of transformative works in fandom• How J.K. Rowling’s rhetoric has reshaped the conversation around fanfiction•…