POD BIDS
Jump to: Bidders FAQ | 2026 Pod Bid List
What is a pod bid?
A pod bid is a group of two or more bidders who pool their money and bid as a collective for an auction.
CREATORS
How can I let bidders know that I’m open/not open to pod bids?
You can indicate whether you’re open to pod bids or not per auction on the sign-up form. That means that if you’re offering more than one auction, you can choose to say you’re open to pod bids for one auction/some auctions, all of your auctions, or none of them!
How many people can be in a pod bid?
There’s no limit. A pod bid just means that there are at least two people bidding as a unit.
Pod bids sound fun, but I’m nervous about the idea of a lot of people bidding on me as a group.
We understand! That can be flattering but nerve-racking. Since we know how daunting this can be, we highly recommend bidders to contact you first to see if you’re okay with the prompt idea before forming the pod bid. It’s also a good idea for you and the pod to establish how you’d like things to work before they bid on you. Here are some points to consider:
- Would you rather communicate with the group through the pod bid organizer or with everyone in the group directly? (If you want communication to flow through the organizer, ask if there’s a backup plan in case the organizer is unreachable for XNUMBER weeks/months or needs to step down from being the organizer later for whatever reason.)
- Do you want to hear what everyone wants/what everyone’s likes and dislikes are before you begin? Or do you just want the prompt and that’s it, so you have the freedom to do what you want with that idea?
Additionally, keep in mind that some people just want to pitch in for a pod bid but don’t necessarily want to be involved if the pod bid wins. For instance, let’s say that a group of five people bids on you to write a soulmates AU. Three or four of those five people might have added money to the group total because they like the idea, but they don’t really have any ideas of their own. They just want to see the idea happen and will be happy simply with the pod bid winning, so you’re really only talking to one or two people in the group.
I’m still nervous. What if people are disappointed? It’s hard to please a group since people might want different things.
It’s up to the pod bid to hash out the elements of their prompt, but as mentioned above, you can ask people what they want to see in the work before you begin. If you opt to have the prompt and maybe some more details if the prompt is general, but nothing more than that, you can always go back to the group to ask about a certain element that you’re unsure of or request more info later. Bidders should be aware that whenever they join a group, the result might not be exactly what they envisioned and should accept that as a possibility before joining a group as well.
If a pod bid wins my auction, does this mean I have to make more than one work as my auction fill?
No. You’re only obligated to do what you state in your auction. For example, if you offer a 30k fic and a pod bid of three people wins your auction, that means the pod bid will get only that one 30k fic, not 30k split into several smaller fics. However, if a pod bid asks if you’re okay with doing, say, two fics of 15k instead of one 30k fic, and you’re up for doing that instead, you can do so; we only require that whatever you decide, both you and your winner(s) are in agreement. This applies in all situations, whether the winning bidder is an individual or group.
BIDDERS
How do I make a pod bid?
There are various ways that a pod bid can be born. Maybe you’re talking with a friend and they get excited about your idea and ask if they can pitch in to make it happen! Maybe you make a post on Tumblr or ask to be added to the pod bid list below to see if anyone’s interested in your idea.
Whatever method you choose, one representative per group must be responsible for coordinating the bid and submitting all the donation receipts by 11:59 PM ET on November 14 (what time is that for me?), whether that’s you or someone else in the group. Pod members should not be sending money to the pod organizer, only the receipt of their individual donation to a charity on our list (you only need to have the date, charity name, and amount on the receipt). We’ll be contacting the person who bid, so make sure that that member of the pod is prepared to receive the winning email and follow the instructions included.
It is the pod’s responsibility to agree on any custom elements of their win.
Do I have to put my pod bid on this page/publicly announce my pod bid?
No. You can if you want to (it’s a good way to get people to join your group), but it’s not necessary.
If it’s just a friend and me, do we still count as a pod bid?
It depends. If your friend just wants to give you an extra monetary boost so your dreams can come true, but they don’t care about getting involved beyond that, it doesn’t have to be a pod bid as you can bid solo if they’re okay with that. If you want to team up on brainstorming an idea/ideas to bring to the creator and your friend wants to be in the loop after winning the auction, that’s a pod bid.
Is there a maximum limit for how many people can be in a pod bid?
No.
How can I find out if a creator is open to pod bids or not?
Each auction listing will specifically state if it’s open for pod bids. If a creator is offering multiple auctions, they may be receptive to pod bids for one auction but not the other(s), so make sure to check the specific auction you’re interested in. We highly recommend contacting the creator and seeing if they’re okay with your prompt idea before forming the group as well.
How does a pod bid work with a creator?
We recommend that the organizer ask the creator the following questions before forming the pod bid:
- Would you rather communicate with the group through the pod bid organizer or with everyone in the group directly? (If the creator wants communication to flow through the organizer, share a backup plan with the creator and pod in case you’re unreachable for XNUMBER weeks/months or you need to step down from being the organizer for whatever reason.)
- Do you want to hear what everyone wants/what everyone’s likes and dislikes are before you begin? Or do you just want the prompt and that’s it, so you have the freedom to do what you want with that idea?
Is there anything I should consider before making or joining a pod bid?
While it’s possible that everyone wants the same thing, it’s equally possible that people have different ideas. As with all group activities, you may need to compromise and the result may not be exactly what you envisioned. Think about whether this is something you’ll be okay with before making/joining a pod bid; if it’s not, it may be best to bid on your own.
You should also let anyone who contacts you about joining your pod bid the information in the bullet list above (“How does a pod bid work with a creator?”), so they know what to expect going in. If you’re joining someone else’s pod bid, remember to ask the organizer that information too.
What if I just want to pitch in money, but I don’t want to get involved besides that? Can I still be part of a pod bid?
Yes. Some people only want to see the idea happen and will be happy simply with the pod bid winning. That’s fine! Just let the organizer know that and tell them whether or not you want to be kept in the loop on any updates from the creator after the auction is over.
What happens if no one joins my pod bid or I want to shut it down because there there’s no way we’re catching up with the top bid?
If there are other people in the group, notify them that you’re closing the pod bid. You don’t need to contact the creator, and the only time you have to contact us is if your pod bid is on the list below and you want to take it off.
2026 POD BID LIST
If you haven’t done so, we strongly suggest reading the Bidders FAQ above before making or joining a pod bid.
Keep an eye on this page as we’ll update it every time someone notifies us that they’ve made a pod bid. If you’d like to be added to this page so interested bidders can join your group, please contact us and give us:
- the pod bid organizer’s name and contact info (this should be contact info you’re comfortable having listed on this page)
- the auction the bid is for, e.g., 5678 – nostalgicatsea
- a description of your prompt idea that can be as detailed (or not!) as you’d like, e.g., “Sam/Bucky rivals-to-lovers non-powered AU fic where Sam gets amnesia, forgets that he doesn’t like Bucky, and falls in love with him” or “Art of MCU Nebula & Tony playing Mario Kart”
You can also announce and discuss your pod bids in the #pod-bid-chat channel on our Discord server, which is a great way to find people to team up with to bid on your favorite creators! We’ll be adding pod bids made in that channel to this page unless the organizer requests otherwise.
ANY
- Type: Fic
- Pod bid: Eleventh Doctor and MCU Characters. Eleven stumbles into the final battle in Endgame and fixes everything.
- Organizer: Sof
- Organizer contact info: Discord: sofreakinmanyfandoms (Discord DMs is your best bet, but I’m also on Tumblr and have a Gmail address with the same name)
- Type: Other Fan Labor
- Pod bid: One typeset and bound fic per person up to 5 total (see the auction listing for specifics of what Z will create for a pod). Ideally seeking a 5-person pod.
- Organizer: Alchemy123
- Organizer contact info: Discord: Alchemy1230604 | Tumblr: Hartsmuse
- Type: Other Fan Labor
- Pod bid: Marvel Mending 101
- Organizer: ghost
- Organizer contact info: Discord: theeternalghost | Email: thedropoutandthejunkie@gmail.com
CHARACTER
GEN
Bucky Barnes & Jason Todd
- Type: Fic
- Pod bid: OR this can be Bucky/Jason. DC crossover. Black Mask gets the Winter Soldier on loan from Hydra to deal with his Hood problem, but Jason captures him instead and Bucky starts to regain his personality.
- Organizer: Dime
- Organizer contact info: Tumblr: evildime | Discord: evildime
Bucky Barnes & Steve Rogers
3007 – SucculentHyena (or one of her others)
- Type: Fic
- Pod bid: Alternatively, this can be Bucky/Steve. Mercy Thompson series crossover, with Bucky and Steve meeting Mercy as well as older werewolves, both in the 30s/40s and today (subject to change based on pod desires and author specifics)
- Organizer: RoseRose
- Organizer contact info: Discord: TehRoseRose (preferred) | Email: elainergoldsmith@gmail.com
SHIP
Bucky Barnes/Clint Barton/Laura Barton
- Type: Fic
- Pod bid: Obv established Clint/Laura who wind up with Bucky at the farm for Reasons. Developing relationship. I would love to see any kind of first time, them navigating their dynamics, and Bucky slowly regaining his agency/sense of self.
- Organizer: theeternalghost
- Organizer contact info: Discord: theeternalghost | Email: thedropoutandthejunkie@gmail.com
Bucky Barnes/Jason Todd
- Type: Fic
- Pod bid: OR this can be Bucky & Jason (gen). DC crossover. Black Mask gets the Winter Soldier on loan from Hydra to deal with his Hood problem, but Jason captures him instead and Bucky starts to regain his personality.
- Organizer: Dime
- Organizer contact info: Tumblr: evildime | Discord: evildime
Bucky Barnes/Logan/Wade Wilson
- Type: Art
- Pod bid: A Honda Odyssey type situation, some fighting and sexual tension, Mature or Explicit
- Organizer: sherryfoularcadebanana
- Organizer contact info: Discord: sherryfoularcadebanana | Tumblr: foularcadebanana
- Type: Fic
- Pod bid: Details TBD but probably a mixture of chaos and violence
- Organizer: CarCrash
- Organizer contact info: Discord: carcrash429
Bucky Barnes/Steve Rogers
- Type: Fic
- Pod bid: An enemies-to-lovers omegaverse AU. Steve and Bucky are coworkers. Bucky must move into Steve’s place because Bucky’s house gets destroyed by a big storm and the repairs will take weeks. Bucky’s heat is approaching, and Steve’s rut is coming right along.
- Organizer: Metalbvcky
- Organizer contact info: Tumblr: metalbvcky | Discord: mandycuteie
- Type: Art
- Pod bid: Angsty Steve/Bucky with a tortured/mind controlled Bucky on his knees, while Steve stand over him with weapon of torture or mind control
- Organizer: sherryfoularcadebanana
- Organizer contact info: Discord: sherryfoularcadebanana | Tumblr: foularcadebanana
3007 – SucculentHyena (or one of her others)
- Type: Fic
- Pod bid: Alternatively, this can be Bucky & Steve (gen). Mercy Thompson series crossover, with Bucky and Steve meeting Mercy as well as older werewolves, both in the 30s/40s and today (subject to change based on pod desires and author specifics)
- Organizer: RoseRose
- Organizer contact info: Discord: TehRoseRose (preferred) | Email: elainergoldsmith@gmail.com
Bucky Barnes/Tony Stark
- Type: Fic
- Pod bid: After the events of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Bucky is hiding in plain sight in New York, taking up vigilantism against what’s left of HYDRA. And a job at Stark Industries under a fake name, as revenge doesn’t pay the bills. He and Iron Man (Tony Stark’s smartass bodyguard who only ever shows up when it’s most annoying) can’t fucking stand each other. He and Tony , on the other hand? Get along like a house on fire! Featuring double identity porn shenanigans, and possibly soulmates, if Roastie can wriggle it in
- Organizer: darkmoore
- Organizer contact info: Discord: _darkmoore | Email: darkmoore@gmail.com
- Type: Fic
- Pod bid: Tony accidentally kidnaps the wrong guy. No big deal, right? A funny little mixup. Except it is in fact a big deal. Cuz the guy he kidnapped is the city’s biggest mob boss with a reputation of taking no disrespect. (aka: Mob boss Bucky is both impressed and smitten, and stays longer than he should. Tony was just trying to solve his problems with the mob, not to get into more!)
- Organizer: MassiveSpaceWren
- Organizer contact info: Discord: massivespacewren on Discord | Email: massivespacewren@gmail.com
- Type: Fic
- Pod bid: In the 1940s, Tony Stark is (in)famous for going on adventures and publishing them in a magazine. Bucky is a fan, but thinks it’s made up, until he runs into Tony during an Invaders mission. Slow Burn get together!
- Organizer: MassiveSpaceWren
- Organizer contact info: Discord: massivespacewren | Email: massivespacewren@gmail.com
- Type: Art
- Pod bid: vintage butchfemme stucky art
- Organizer: thehauntedghost
- Organizer contact info: Discord: black.bat.cass
- Type: Art
- Pod bid: Winter Soldier carrying a hurt Tony who is shooting at their enemies with the single gauntlet he still has
- Organizer: MassiveSpaceWren
- Organizer contact info: Discord: massivespacewren | Email: massivespacewren@gmail.com
Clark Kent/Pepper Potts
- Type: Fic
- Pod bid: Wherein MCU Pepper, observant and astute as she is, neither oblivious nor stupid, deduces that Clark Kent is… Batman.
- Organizer: Kerr Avonsen
- Organizer contact info: Discord: kerravonsen | Discord: PepperClark channel on the PodBid Beach 2026 server
Loki/Thor
Loki/Tony Stark
- Type: Fic
- Pod bid: soulmates : Loki heals Tony at the end of Endgame and accidentally bonds them together
- Organizer: Nova (Space Crazy Artist)
- Organizer contact info: Discord: spacecrazyartist
Steve Rogers/Tony Stark
- Type: Art
- Pod bid: 5-page comic set during early 616 canon. Identity porn, mutual pining, and perhaps a reveal!
- Organizer: soliloquent
- Organizer contact info: Discord: soliloquent | Tumblr: soliloquent-stark
- Type: Fic
- Pod bid: Accidental Soulbond with forced proximity: I’m not sure of the mechanism that results in the accidental bond (I’m torn between the Tesseract somehow causing issues during their conflict on the helicarrier or a later artifact placing the spell on them during a mission). They’re unable to be physically apart from each other without pain (not so bad for Steve since super soldier, worse for Tony because of the strain on his heart). Cue the angst/drama as they try to work through their differences and conflicting communication styles while not having time or space away from one another.
- Organizer: ghost (theeternalghost)
- Organizer contact info: Discord: theeternalghost | Email: thedropoutandthejunkie@gmail.com
- Type: Fic
- Pod bid: Post-Endgame – Pushing Daisies-like resurrection where Steve brings back Tony after he dies, but the tradeoff is they can’t touch or else Tony dies again
- Organizer: nostalgicatsea
- Organizer contact info: Discord, Twitter, Bluesky, or Tumblr: nostalgicatsea
- Type: Art
- Pod bid: a fully rendered and colored steve/tony femme sapphic art piece
- Organizer: whinysteve
- Organizer contact info: Discord: whinysteve | Tumblr: whinysteve