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Hello there! We are your hosts, Laura Marie and Jessica Marie and this is A Court of Fandoms and Exploration: A Podcast. Every Monday, we discuss the epic highs and lows of YA literature, fantasy/sci-fi, and the tv shows (old and new) that made us the slightly-damaged young millennials we are today. Experience the life-altering realizations and unresolved trauma that only YA and sci-fi/fantasy can soothe as we explore the worlds of Sarah J. Maas in Prythian, Crescent City, and Erilea, and he ...
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Sisters Smokes and Stories...Get high on tales with us! This podcast is not a true literary review of books, this is a lighthearted, and hopefully funny, look at popular books to help us dive into worlds of make believe. We enhance this conversation with recreational herbal refreshment while recreating the scenes and our reactions. Imagine a ”Drunk History” but more ”High Fantasy.” Hope you enjoy!
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No re-reads here - we're discussing all of our favorite characters and moments from whatever book-verse we're obsessing over these days. Right now, we're hooked on all things SJM - and taking recs for our next immersion. So, if wingspans and hot tea are your thing, you've found your new happy place!
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Dear Sarah - a Sarah J Maas Podcast

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Are you in your reading era and A Court of Thorns and Roses has you in a chokehold? Then, this podcast is for you. A weekly podcasts that carefully reads each chapter just as our Queen, SJM, intended us to. Deep dive into breadcrumbs, lore, theories, and of course the canon text.
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In this inaugural episode of High Tales with the Lit Sisters, Nicole and Marisa light up and dive into the whimsical world of "A Court of Thorns and Roses." Join them as they hilariously navigate Feyre's adventures, from hunting to dealing with rude sisters and a dramatic home invasion. Will Feyre survive? Will Nesta ever be nice? Tune in for laugh…
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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Heir of Embers and Ash with J.M. Wallace! ACOFAE welcomes back to the podcast author J.M. Wallace to discuss her latest audio release Heir of Embers and Ash! Join Laura Marie, Jessica Marie, and J.M. as they dive back into the world of Elfhame and discuss plots, romance, spice, and writing to your own comfort level. Kelera …
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Alex and Shane tune in for an 8th anniversary special, where they talk all about their experiences with relationships and marriage. Social media sensation Alexia Delarosa (@lex.delarosa) joins to discuss her fast-growing account, how she got into the social media sphere, and whether her account is reality, satire, or somewhere in the middle. Alexia…
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Welcome back to Hightails with the Lit Sisters! This time, Marisa and Nicole are high on fantasy and low on patience for Tamlin's antics. They’ll dish on Feyre's sticky heist adventures, Rhysand's brooding, and why Amren makes the best (and scariest) second in command. Get ready for a wild ride of sibling sass, magical mind games, and all the witty…
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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: SPECIAL EPISODE 017: Our new friend, Nataly! ACOFAE welcomes to the podcast debut author Nataly Gruender to discuss her release, Medusa! Join Laura Marie, Jessica Marie, and Nataly as they discuss childhood hyper-fixations, academia, and how imposter syndrome can take many different forms. While Medusa's story might be fami…
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Alex and Shane tune in for a special DATE NIGHT episode from the lake house, where they talk relationships and marriage. Maks Chmerkovskiy (So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing With The Stars, The Traitors) discusses being a father during the postpartum period, going on tour with kids, whether work/life balance exists, and his efforts as a Ukrainian…
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Join the Lit Sisters for an unfiltered dive into the chaos of "A Court of Mist and Fury." Nicole and Marisa hilariously dissect Feyre's transformation, Tamlin's control issues, and the unexpected twist of a wedding gone wrong. Expect sarcasm, sibling banter, and a healthy dose of bookish rage as they explore Feyre's struggle to adapt to her new imm…
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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Bring It On: "Meat Ranch High School". Here's an ACOFAE lore drop for you: Laura Marie ate, slept, and breathed CHEER when she was younger. No exaggeration. Laura Marie spent many summers at Cheer Camps in Florida experiencing the joy of humidity. When Bring It On came out on theaters Laura Marie was sat with her teammates,…
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Alex talks about trusting other family members during big moments for your kids, and shares advice on prepping kids on safety and consent before heading off to camp and school. Renowned Toronto divorce lawyer, Justin Lee (@jlee.jd), answers questions about divorce, separation, whether a prenup is a good idea, mistakes people make that turn divorce …
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In this episode of High Tales, the Lit Sisters dive into the chaotic & action-packed "Under the Mountain" part of ACOTAR. Marisa & Nicole hilariously recount the intense character shifts, Tamlin's questionable decisions, & the terrifying trials that Feyre faces. From worm pits to the crazy backstory of Amarantha, they keep you laughing with their w…
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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Our established friend, Hannah Nicole Maehrer! ACOFAE welcomes back Hannah Nicole Maehrer to talk about her newest release Apprentice to the Villain! Keeping this episode COMPLETELY spoiler free, Laura Marie, Jessica Marie and Hannah discuss keeping secrets, the writing process, and what power an author truly has over their…
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Alex and Shane welcome the incredible Sinéad Bovell: a model, futurist, UN Speaker, and founder of WAYE. Sinéad discusses the pros and cons of AI and quickly changing technology, the ways in which regular people will be able to use it to their advantage, and the precautions we should take. And, she helps Alex put to bed some irrational "Terminato…
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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Wren in the Holly Library: "Take my brain directions." ACOFAE loves a lot of things: libraries, heists, and New York City being just a few. Imagine Laura Marie and Jessica Marie's surprise to discover this book has all that plus magic plus MONSTERS?! Count ACOFAE in. Three years after a monster war devastated the countr…
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Alex and Shane chat about summertime parenting, wedding season, and what makes a summer memorable to kids. The knowledgeable and effervescent face behind Go Clean Co, Sarah McAllister, joins to discuss the business behind her account, her best cleaning tips, the most horrific messes that she's seen, and where Alex is going wrong with her family's l…
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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Fifth Element: "Of course it would take a woman to save the Universe." It's apparently also the summer of Bruce Willis on ACOFAE as they, plus a special guest, dive into the science fiction cult classic The Fifth Element. A 90's joyride that stands out from the pack thanks to stand out performances by Chris Tucker, Gary…
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Alex and Shane chat about the Nesta Archeron Stair Challenge, the best running shoes for middle aged people with bodies that hurt, and getting trolled online by Southerners. The hilarious host of The Really Good Podcast, Bobbi Althoff, discusses her life as a massively growing creator, shares her experience giving birth as a first time mom, and cha…
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It's part 2 of Silver Flames and we're debating whether twirling is seductive, if Rhys would've cut in like Cassian did, and the believability of the Valkyries winning the Blood Rite - among other things. Shoot us an email with your thoughts at BetweentheLineswCCandBex@gmail.com. Every episode features one of our signature sketches in the form of f…
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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Death Becomes Her: "Wrinkle, wrinkle, little star." The theme of SummerWeen '24 continues with Jessica Marie's first time experiencing the cultural touchstone Death Becomes Her. A movie that is as much about the quest for eternal youth as it is about frenemies, Goldie Hawn and Meryl Streep are magical. Truly. Bruce Willis (…
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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Hell Bent: "Have we become desensitized? Because that was hot." Sometimes during the hottest days of Summer it can feel like you are in hell. The heat, the humidity, the demons of your past misdeeds coming to haunt you, it can all seem like too much. Bring on SummerWeen! Let's go back to school, back to Yale specifically, a…
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Alex chats about "F Trudeau" car flags, a new concussion, and when people let Romantasy ruin their love lives (and positive routes we can take instead). The incomparable ⁣Zoe Potter (@lovezoepotter) joins to discuss intuitive eating, body acceptance, and living as a personality online, in a refreshing, fun conversation! Listener questions are answe…
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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: We Shall be Monsters: "Shocked. I didn't see either one of the twists coming." Frankenstein retelling meets Indian mythology? Say. Less. Surprising no one Laura Marie and Jessica Marie dove in head first to this delicious reimagining of a tale we know very well and one that we probably don't. You would do anything to get yo…
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Alex and Shane chat about the pros and cons of kindergarten graduations, badly behaved parents, and how to recover when you make a public faux pas. ⁣Author of I See You: Guide for Women to Make More, Have More, and Be More - Without More Work!, Amy Kemp, discusses how busy women can make the most out of their lives without actually taking on more w…
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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Jessica's Genre: "You undersold it." Sometimes one birthday a year just doesn't cut it. Sometimes those half birthdays really hit hard. And sometimes on ACOFAE those half birthdays mean a little something new and different. Sometimes. This week is our very own Jessica Marie's half birthday and to celebrate her, ACOFAE is re…
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Alex and Shane chat about why gifting dads a "spa day" might be the best idea ever, and Harvard's new study discussing the possibility of aliens living among us (we all know someone who MIGHT be an alien, after all). ⁣ Quigley Goode (@officiallyquigley) joins for an awesome conversation about her career in fashion and music, and getting thrown head…
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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: And I Darken: "Souls and thrones are irreconcilable." History huh? What happens to Laura Marie and Jessica Marie when they both go into a book blind and only one of them has a background in the subject matter? What's that thing that happens when you assume again? ACOFAE is diving into And I Darken and come out the other sid…
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Alex outlines how she prepped Lucy for a successful MRI, the scariest part about the situation, and the bozos who smoke outside of children’s hospitals. ⁣ ⁣ Dr. Ashurina Ream - who you’d know as @psychedmommy - joins to discuss parental anger, shame, and guilt, and how to set better boundaries and expectations for yourself within your own home.⁣ ⁣ …
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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: So Let Them Burn: "Dragons, dragon school, dragon ROBOTS!" In a weird little coincidence, ACOFAE has read a few robot books in a row and they've all been pretty awesome. So imagine the surprise when Laura Marie and Jessica Marie discovered that not only were there dragons in this book, but there are also pilots who operate …
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Alex and Shane chat about the difficulties of trying to have a night on the town when you're middle-aged, and having those "perfect" weekends. Wendy Lau of The Kwendy Home (@thekwendyhome) graces the podcast with her joyous presence talking all things HOME: why we should aim for cozy and practical over chic and aesthetic, renovation pitfalls and ti…
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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: DMATMOOBIL: "Stop listening to us and go read this!" Happy Birthday Draco! ACOFAE is thrilled to celebrate their favorite Slytherin by covering the best Romantic Comedy ever written. No really. It is the best. Hermione is on the verge of a breakthrough that could change the lives for a huge portion of the magical population…
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Things are heating up in this episode! Join Sam and Emily as they re-cap and unpack chapters 22-39 of ACOMAF. There's action, there's work trips, there's intrigue, there's paella and hidden treasure, flirtation and jealousy, these chapters have it all. Shake yourself up a Rita's Rita and tune in!By Heroines
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Alex and Shane have an - ahem - crappy situation on their hands, and debate the best way to unclog a toilet, and see what the internet experts have to say on the matter. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like platonic friendships, Shane's Canadian Screen Awards nomination, expressing colostrum, and so much more!…
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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: SPECIAL EPISODE 016: Our new friend, Christina! ACOFAE welcomes to the podcast debut YA fantasy author Christina Bacilieri to talk about her release The Last Refuge! Join Laura Marie, Jessica Marie, and Christina as they discuss taking the dream to reality and how living authentically can show us who we truly are. ACOFAE an…
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Alex breaks down her thoughts on the Harrison Butker commencement speech, and reads angry comments left to her after satirizing it on Instagram. She chats about the importance of stay at home mothers, working mothers, and women who are not mothers at all. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like watching possibly …
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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: SPECIAL EPISODE 015: Our new friend, Sara! ACOFAE welcomes New York Times Bestselling author Sara Wolf to the podcast to discuss the latest release Heavenbreaker! Laura Marie, Jessica Marie, and Sara talk about all the things including full spoilers (there's a timestamp so you can skip spoilers if you want!) but also discus…
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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Romy and Michele's High School Reunion: "You got to fake it till you make it, and they did!" School's just about out for Summer, and if you're anywhere near the age of Laura Marie or Jessica Marie then you know it's High School Reunion season! Hitting a lot harder and closer to home than then they first watched it, Romy and…
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We're talking about A Court of Mist and Fury Chapter 15 "The Veil" by Sarah J. Maas in today's episode. In each of these episodes we talk about our thoughts on this chapter in this book, as well as any information we find that may connect it to the other series' by Sarah in her "Maasverse". Chat with us! Let us know your thoughts, and comments or q…
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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Five Broken Blades: "They're always standing on business." It has been a long while since ACOFAE read a heist book! Imagine Laura Marie's surprise when she went in blind and discovered a heist! Imagine Jessica Marie's surprise when she went in and found 6 POV's! Imagine the collective surprise when ACOFAE discovered that no…
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We're talking about A Court of Mist and Fury Chapter 14 "The Breakfast Party" by Sarah J. Maas in today's episode. In each of these episodes we talk about our thoughts on this chapter in this book, as well as any information we find that may connect it to the other series' by Sarah in her "Maasverse". Chat with us! Let us know your thoughts, and co…
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FINALLY. 50 Shades of Fae is upon us, fae-riends! We're talking all things A Court of Silver Flames and you've guessed it - it'll take more than one episode to get through it all. It's Nesta. It's Cassian. It's the Nesta-vention debate. It's the shield debate. It's the RHYS debate. Every episode features one of our signature sketches in the form of…
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Shane is about to begin A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Alex couldn't be more excited. They hypothesize whether or not he will be able to legitimately get into the series, and what will come of it. Will Shane become the new SJM fangirl? Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like the massive Taylor Swift "hate commu…
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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Phoenix King: "Then die." You know how Laura Marie loves it when 'the thing" in a story happens? WELL buckle up because all the things are happening in Aparna Verma's The Phoenix King, previously The Boy with Fire. Politics, plot twists, religious fervor, and a red herring that took ACOFAE by surprise, The Phoenix King …
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Alex is joined by the lovely Ariana Joy Christie to discuss feeling like “new” moms, the pressure on parents to be perfect, and how to recover when you lose your cool with your kids. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like the viral “9 minute” parenting theory, the hardest parts about parenting, and so much more!…
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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Ferngully: The Last Rainforest Happy Earth Day! When is the last time you sat down and watched Ferngully? ACOFAE is joined by editor Sam to discuss Ferngully: The Last Rainforest. A quick environmental delight, Ferngully explores the complexities around nature and humans while Crysta, a tree fairy, just explores humans. Fea…
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Alex and Shane break down their holiday in St. Martin, discussing the best parts, what they'd do differently, why they will visit the same hotel again, travelling tantrums, and how to effectively travel with grandparents. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like how to keep your cool, safety in St. Martin, and so …
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We're talking about A Court of Mist and Fury Chapter 13 "To Velaris, The City of Starlight" by Sarah J. Maas in today's episode. In each of these episodes we talk about our thoughts on this chapter in this book, as well as any information we find that may connect it to the other series' by Sarah in her "Maasverse". Chat with us! Let us know your th…
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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: SPECIAL EPISODE 014: Our new friend, J.M. Wallace! ACOFAE welcomes to the podcast Romantasy author J.M. Wallace to discuss her new audio release Heir of Shadows and Ice! JM and ACOFAE keep things spoiler free and discuss everything from ironing out the writing process, finding your inspiration, how the audio experience is d…
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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Prisoner's Throne: Welcome back to Elfhame, things are a bit wild at the moment. Oak is in prison and The High King and Queen are going to do something about it in 3 days. 3 days Oak! Get it together! Jumping off right from where the The Stolen Heir ended, The Prisoner's Throne gives the reader exactly what they (ACOFAE…
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