Renay and Diana stumble back onto the podcast scene carrying a ton of anticipated books. Episode transcript coming soon! Anticipated Books: The Battle Drum by Saara El-Arifi, Notorious Sorcerer by Davinia Evans, The Splinter in the Sky by Kemi Ashing-Giwa, Dragonfall by L.R. Lam, The Sun and the Void by Gabriela Romero Lacruz, Hey, Hun: Sales, Sist…

Diana, KJ, and Renay continue their October Daye Re-read Adventure and discuss the fourth book, Late Eclipses. Episode transcript coming soon! Good Things — starts at 01:07. Content warning for sexual abuse. Recent Media — starts at 13:50. Late Eclipses — starts at 24:14. Spoilers for the whole series. Media mentioned: Piranesi by Susanna Clarke, S…

Diana, KJ, and Renay continue their October Daye Re-read Adventure and discuss the third book, An Artificial Night. Episode transcript coming soon! Good Things — starts at 01:02 Media Consumed — starts at 06:26 An Artificial Night — starts at 19:17 Media mentioned: Critical Role Campaign 2 Finale, Mythic Quest, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, This P…

Diana, KJ, and Renay gather for the next iteration of the October Daye Re-read Adventure and discuss the second book, A Local Habitation. You can read a transcript of this episode. Good Things — starts at 01:09 Media Consumed — starts at 06:33 A Local Habitation — starts at 15:53 Media mentioned: echthroi.org, A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L’Engl…

Diana and Adri join Renay to discuss the 2021 Hugo Finalists…and the Discourse. You can read a transcript of this episode. One Good Thing — starts at 00:58 Media Consumed — starts at 04:30 Hugo Awards Finalists & Discourse — starts at 14:25 Media mentioned: Hangeul Master, Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler, Wild Seed by Octavia E. Butler, Blaseball, G…

Join Renay, Diana, and KJ on a journey through the October Daye urban fantasy series, starting with the first book, Rosemary and Rue. You can read a transcript of this episode. One Good Thing — starts at 00:42 Media Consumed — starts at 05:56 October Daye: Rosemary & Rue — starts at 17:21 Media mentioned: Marvel’s Avengers, You’re Wrong About, Main…

Renay is joined by guest host, Claire! They chat about good things happening during these pandemic times, media we’ve been consuming, and the annual Fangirl Happy Hour Hugo Award Discourse. Episode transcript coming soon! Good Things — starts at 01:45 Media Consumed — starts at 06:41 The Hugo Awards — starts at 32:09 Guest Host: Claire Rousseau (Tw…

Ana and Renay recap their ongoing garbage nightmare year in Positive, discuss the media they’ve liked, and Renay interviews Susan about Lord El-Melloi II’s Case Files {Rail Zeppelin} Grace Note. Episode transcript coming soon! Where Have We Been? — starts at 00:27 Media Consumed — starts at 15:34 Obsessed — starts at 22:23 Guest: Susan (@Spindilly)…

Ana and Renay discuss Descendent of the Crane by Joan He and Renay interviews Jenny from Reading the End about Chinese fantasy drama, The Untamed. Episode transcript coming soon! What We’re Watching — starts at 02:53 Descendent of the Crane — starts at 14:05 The Interview: The Untamed — starts at 27:50 Interviewee: Jenny (@readingtheend) Untamed: a…

We recap our recent reads and talk about the media we’re looking forward to in 2020. Episode transcript coming soon! What We’ve Read — starts at 00:25 Anticipated 2020 Media — starts at 13:46 Media mentioned: Mr. Nobody by Catherine Steadman, The Epic Crush of Genie Lo & The Iron Will of Genie Lo by F.C. Yee, Dark and Deepest Red by Anna-Marie McLe…

Ana and Renay gather to have some feelings about The Rise of Skywalker. Episode transcript coming soon! The Rise of Skywalker (2019) on IMDB The Rec Center Find us on Twitter: @fangirlpod, @renay, @booksmugglers or on Facebook, iTunes, & Stitcher.Support us on Patreon! Art by justira. Transcripts by Susan. Music by BoxCat Games and Chuki Beats. The…

We discuss Spider-Man: Far From Home and Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey, plus what we’ve been reading. Note: this episode was recorded in August 2019 which is why we didn’t drag Disney/Marvel for being monopolistic dirtbags. Rest assured: we believe they are monopolistic dirtbags. Episode transcript coming soon! What We’re Reading — starts at 00:2…

We discuss An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green and The Craft, two pieces of media that have more things in common than you’d think. Episode transcript coming soon! What We’re Watching — starts at 00:23 An Absolutely Remarkable Thing — starts at 07:19 The Craft — starts at 23:49 Obsessed — starts at 34:11 Media mentioned: Killer Ratings, Ye…

We talk about our recent reading, and then go full Marvel to talk about Avengers: Endgame and Shuri Vol. 1 by Nnedi Okorafor, Leonardo Romero, and Jordie Bellaire. Episode transcript coming soon! What We’re Reading — starts at 00:50 Avengers: Endgame — starts at 10:56 Shuri, Vol. 1: The Search For Black Panther — starts at 34:12 Discussed: Unravele…

We gather to discuss the long-awaited Captain Marvel, what we’ve been watching (surprise feelings!), and the apocalyptic YA novel by Laura Pohl, The Last 8. Episode transcript coming soon! What We’re Watching — starts at 02:49 Captain Marvel (2019) — starts at 11:30 The Last 8 by Laura Pohl — starts at 29:04 Discussed: Behind the Curve, The Core, T…

We squeal over The Raven Tower by Ann Leckie, express some qualms about the 1997 space horror film Event Horizon, and talk about what we’ve been reading. Plus, recent obsessions! Episode transcript coming soon! What We’re Reading — starts at 01:40 The Raven Tower — starts at 09:58 Event Horizon — starts at 28:14 Obsessed — starts at 41:51 Discussed…

Spotlight on Farthing by Jo Walton, fantasy horror novel! We also discuss Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee and the creation of middle grade stories. Plus, what we’ve been watching and our latest obsessions. Episode transcript coming soon! What we’re watching — starts at 01:59 Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee — starts at 12:29 Farthing by Jo Walton — starts a…

It’s Vault time again! We discuss the cult classic Clue and the still relevant 9 to 5. You can read a transcript of this episode. Clue — 01:02 9 to 5 — 14:55 Thanks, patrons! Ana & Renay email | twitter | facebook | itunes | stitcher | patreon Art by justira. Transcripts by Susan. Music by BoxCat Games and Chuki Beats. The post Fangirl Happy Hour, …

This week, we’re talking about A Dash of Trouble by Anna Meriano and the new She-Ra adaptation from Noelle Stevenson. Plus, what we’re reading & our latest obsessions! You can read a transcript of this episode. What We’re Reading; 01:07 Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokski The Parker …

This week, we do a small recap of our 2018 annual survey, talk about what we’ve been watching, discuss Spider-Man: Homecoming, and talk about what we’re obsessing over. Plus, a long interview with Witchmark author, C.L. Polk! You can read a transcript of this episode. Annual Survey Recap; 01:42 How To Stop Negative Self-Talk, According To Experts W…

We discuss the improbable, bubble-logic, and human-rights-abuse-filled 90s action thriller, Demolition Man. You can read a transcript of this episode! Demolition Man; 00:22 Official Trailer Episode #12 — we discussed Through the Ice and Ana likes to throw shade. Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel The Book of M by Peng Shepherd Ana & Renay emai…

It’s Tuesday! We indulge in several list-making adventures to discuss recent reading and books we’re looking forward to in the first quarter of the year, have an intense discussion about “Ironheart” by Jonathan Maberry, and return to Ms. Marvel for the eighth volume, Mecca. Plus, what we’re obsessing over. You can read a transcript of this episode!…

We dive back into media discussion with a quick chat about “Bread and Milk and Salt” by Sarah Gailey from the Robots vs Fairies anthology, dig into Witchmark by C.L. Polk, and then get happy with a lovefest for Netflix’s charming summer comedy To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. You can read a transcript of this episode. What We’re Reading; 01:10 Ni…

We’re back! Again! We discuss The Chalk Man by C.J. Tudor, Heathers (1988), and answer some questions from listeners. You can read a transcript of this episode. The Chalk Man; 02:08 Spoiler level: 100% The Chalk Man by C.J. Tudor The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker White Tears by Hari Kunzru Heathers (1988); 15:39 Spoiler level: 100% Heathers Bed o…

We pause this hiatus for an important message about how hot Brendan Fraser was in The Mummy. You can read a transcript of this episode. The Mummy (1999) What Ever Happened To Brendan Fraser? Ana & Renay email | twitter | tumblr | facebook | itunes | newsletter | patreon Art by justira. Transcripts by Susan. Music by BoxCat Games and Chuki Beats. Th…

We discuss The Blue Fairy’s Manifesto by Annalee Newitz, the media from the 2nd quarter we’re looking forward to, and A Wrinkle in Time by Ava DuVernay. Plus recs! You can read a transcript of this episode. The Blue Fairy’s Manifesto by Annalee Newitz; 00:57 Robots vs. Fairies 2nd Quarter Media; 10:18 List coming soon! A Wrinkle Time; 22:19 A Wrink…

Three colonizers get together and fawn over Black Panther. You can read a transcript of this episode. Black Panther; 00:24 Tom Holland lip sync battle Fruitvale Station Creed Girls Trip Yes, the Nick/Judy Zooptopia pregnancy comic is real. Black Panther — Reviews & Commentary: “Black Panther” Forces Africans And Black Americans To Reconcile The Pas…

We discuss Passing Strange, a Tor.com novella by Ellen Klages. You can read a transcript of this episode. Passing Strange; 00:22 Passing Strange by Ellen Klages Wakulla Springs by Andy Duncan & Ellen Klages The Green Glass Sea by Ellen Klages Recommendations; 18:23 When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead The Girls at the Kingfisher Club by Genevieve Val…

We dive into the second volume of the award-winning Monstress, continue our readalong of Robots vs Fairies, and have a Deep Conversation about It Takes Two to Tumble. You can read a transcript of this episode. Feedback & Updates; 00:58 “Avi Cantor Has Six Months to Live” by Sacha Lamb Submit some questions for Question Tuesday! Monstress Volume 2; …

We’re back to discuss Valerian & the City of a Thousand Planets, “Quality Time” by Ken Liu, and build our dream anthologies. You can read a transcript of this episode. Feedback & Updates; 01:05 An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Soloman Ratfucked by David Daley Passing Strange by Ellen Klages Tess of the Road by Rachel Hartman Jane, Unlimited by Kri…

The Fangirl Vault opens once again for a discussion of the timeless dinosaur classic, Jurassic Park. Thanks to our patrons for making this episode possible. You can read a transcript of this episode. Jurassic Park; 00:23 Spoilers, y’all! Recommendations; 24:02 The Gene by Siddhartha Mukherjee & The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell Ana & Renay email | …

Our break is over and we’re back to catch up on the last few weeks, discuss the first story in the Robots vs. Fairies anthology, and then talk about media we’re looking forward to! You can read a transcript of this episode! Feedback & Updates; 00:58 Happy anniversary to Fangirl Happy Hour! Catch up!; 03:07 Jane, Unlimited by Kristin Cashore Warchil…

This week, it’s our very, very, very belated discussion of The Last Jedi and our surprising revelations about the characters we ended up liking. You can read a transcript of this episode! Feedback & Updates; 01:18 Girl Reporter by Tansy Rayner Roberts Take our 2017 Annual Report Hugo Awards Rec Sheet Star Wars: The Last Jedi; 03:43 | Spoilers: 13:4…

We discuss The Prey of Gods by Nicky Drayden and the first volume of the rebooted Young Avengers, Style > Substance. Then we chat with Martha Wells, author of one of our favorite novellas of 2017, All Systems Red. You can read a transcript of this episode! Feedback & Updates; 01:16 Smugglivus 2017 The Touchstone trilogy by Andrea K. Höst Patreon an…

We discuss one of the greatest Cinderella retellings of the 20th century, Ever After. You can read a transcript of this episode. Feedback & Updates; 00:23 Jane, Unlimited by Kristin Cashore Sparkler Monthly Girl Reporter by Tansy Rayner Roberts Rec us some found family media! Recs from Leanna (@frenchpressplz) AWAKE, an audio drama murder mystery i…

We discuss The Stone Sky by N. K. Jemisin and Space Battle Lunchtime by Natalie Riess, two pieces of media that could not be more tonally different. And finally we make some cinnamon rolls, inspired by our love of Sunshine by Robin McKinley. Our baking adventures sure were something. You can read a transcript of this episode! Feedback & Updates; 1:…

We discuss the horror film sensation Get Out, Mr. Splitfoot by Samantha Hunt, and how putting reviews on Amazon and Goodreads has changed how we engage in book discussion. You can read a transcript of this episode. Feedback & Updates; 01:00 Goodbye, Soundcloud! Send us your recs! & sign up for our newsletter to see what recs we get! Society for the…

We discussed the beloved classic Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones. You can read a transcript of this episode! Howl’s Moving Castle; 00:24 Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones Fire and Hemlock by Diana Wynne Jones Charmed Life by Diana Wynne Jones Chime by Franny Billingsley Ana & Renay email | twitter | facebook | itunes | newsletter …

It’s our 100th episode! We celebrate, discuss the books we’re going to read before the end of 2017, and then discuss what we’ve learned from podcasting. You can read a transcript of this episode. Celebration!; 01:01 Enter the giveaway for signed copies of Kate Elliott’s Court of Fives trilogy! Check out our new Patreon reward levels and goals! Our …

We share what we’ve read and watched and discuss The Ruin of a Rake by Cat Sebastian and Ms. Marvel Volume 7. You can read a transcript of this episode. Feedback & Updates; 01:18 2016 Indian banknote demonetisation Midtown Comics Forbidden Planet No Madonna. No Geena Davis. But Still in a League of Their Own. Announcing an Open Call For Contributor…

It’s a Vault episode! We discuss Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986) by Ridley Scott. You can read a transcript of this episode. Alien & Aliens; 00:23 The whole episode is full of spoilers! If you want to skip to the discussion of Aliens, hop to 15:05. Aliens by Alan Dean Foster From a Certain Point of View (Star Wars) Ana & Renay email | twitter | tumb…

How is Ana feeling about Kickstarter? What is Renay’s political origin story? What books made us writers? It’s Question Tuesday! You can read a transcript of this episode. Ana & Kickstarter; 00:42 The Book Smugglers Kickstarter Renay & Politics; 04:35 Girls State What Happened by Hillary Rodham Clinton The book that cemented us as writers; 13:53 Co…

We talk about the Clarke Award (and its shadow counterpart), discuss The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue, and Ana interviews Ann Leckie! You can read a transcript of this episode. Feedback & Updates; 01:22 When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon Karma and Other Stories by Rishi Reddi Follow Susan on Twitter: @Spindilly The Book Smugglers: Level…

Susan the Transcription Fairy joins Renay to discuss Final Fantasy VIII, Alanna: The First Adventure, and their favorite sequels. You can read a transcript of this episode. Feedback & Updates; 00:52 Become a Patron and help us choose Vault episode topics! Final Fantasy VIII; 02:17 Final Fantasy VIII Yes by seventhe Alanna: The First Adventure; 23:5…

How do we feel about dinner parties? What do we think of gendered reading challenges? It’s Question Tuesday! You can read a transcript of this episode. Dinner Parties; 00:48 Potlucks Gendered Reading Challenges; 05:20 Renay’s 2017 reading challenges Books We Love to Reread; 09:43 Lord of the Ringsby J.R.R. Tolkien Calvin & Hobbes by Bill Watterson …

We dig into our feelings about Hawkeye: Kate Bishop — Anchor Points and then we talk to the fabulous, the stupendous, THE BRILLIANT Tansy Rayner Roberts! You can read a transcript of this episode Feedback and Updates; 00:58 Animorphs Morph Club: An Animorphs Podcast The Adversary: A True Story of Monstrous Deception by Emmanuel Carrère Hawkeye: Kat…

Ana goes to Worldcon…sort of. You can read a transcript of this episode. Ana @ Worldcon San Jose Worldcon in 2018 Dublin Worldcon in 2019 New Zealand Worldcon Bid 2020 Tea and Jeopardy The Stone Sky Ana & Renay email | twitter | tumblr | facebook | itunes | newsletter | patreon Art by justira. Transcripts by Susan. Music by BoxCat Games and Chuki B…