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A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.209. The Robin on the Oak Throne: "Gentleman in the streets, freak in the sheets."ACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Robin on the Oak Throne: "Gentleman in the streets, freak in the sheets."
So. There are monsters. The main characters are based out of New York, but we're not starting in NYC in book 2. We're starting off somewhere else, and we're stealing something. No, not one of the things we need, stealing something else for reassssons. There are memories wrapped up in nightmares capped off with spells, and therapy. No really. There's also parties, theater, an auction, a Queen, two men fighting over the same women, and a man desperate to get back...2025-06-301h 21A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.208. Jessica's Genre: Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood.ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Jessica's Genre: Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood.
Celebrating Jessica Marie's half birthday with her genre of choice, ACOFAE dives into the Romance genre with Ali Hazelwood's Love, Theoretically. Surprising maybe someone, Laura Marie loved this story that is filled with Academia, it's politics, people pleasing, and learning how to truly be yourself. Oh and also unlearning the need for male validation. ACOFAE loves that. Elsie is a Physicist and needs a job badly. Jack is a Physicist and has met Elsie before in different circumstances. Shenanigans ensue that are as delightful as they are...2025-06-231h 10A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.207. Bury our Bones in the Midnight Soil: "Hunger."ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Bury our Bones in the Midnight Soil: "Hunger."
In an ACOFAE first, Laura Marie went into this fantastic book completely blind and ended up not taking notes during either read through! An ACOFAE first! So what happened in this book that sucked Laura Marie in so completely that by the time she came up for air, over 60 pages had passed? If you read the back cover it's obvious, but Laura Marie did not so you can imagine the shock. Join Jessica Marie as she guides listeners and Laura Marie through a book that they...2025-06-161h 14A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.204. Shield of Sparrows: "You are a bird."ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Shield of Sparrows: "You are a bird."
It feels like it's been a while since Laura Marie and Jessica Marie were both delighted with a new release and while it probably hasn't been that long, finding the joy seemed harder than ever until ACOFAE picked up Shield of Sparrows. A big claim for sure, but how often does the journey of self discovery, self acceptance, and MONSTERS come into play together in a Romantasy? Monsters is a new addition to the ACOFAE lexicon and Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are along for the ride...2025-05-261h 41A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.201. Roswell '99: "Men don't yearn anymore."Acofae Podcast Presents: Roswell '99: "Men don't yearn anymore."
Surprising probably no one, Laura Marie is the catalyst behind covering the 1999 WB hit Roswell. While watching her comfort show, Laura Marie was struck with the feeling that Jessica Marie needed to see these aliens yearn. And yearn they do. A classically teen high school drama with big feelings and science fiction, Laura Marie watched this when it was on air and has a lot to say about it. Jessica Marie is kicking her feet giggling as we learn where the aliens came from (up north) and we...2025-04-281h 10A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.200. ACOFAE celebrates 200 episodes: "We could be syndicated."ACOFAE Podcast Presents: ACOFAE celebrates 200 episodes!: "We could be syndicated."
ACOFAE celebrates 200+ episodes by choosing and reflecting on their five favorite episodes of all time! Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they go over their five episodes and discuss all of the ins and outs of what makes an episode really WORK. The choices will surprise you as much as it did Laura Marie and Jessica Marie and the reasons why episodes were chosen may surprise you even more! ACOFAE talks bad reviews, echo chambers, different perspectives, listener numbers, and ends with a recap of what...2025-04-0758 minA Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.199. Heat of the Everflame: "I'm not a regular mom, I'm a spy mom."ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Heat of the Everflame: "I'm not a regular mom, I'm a spy mom."
Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are heated as they discuss _Heat of the Everflame _. Diem is making choices and they certainly are choices as her group journeys across borders and seas causing chaos every way they turn. Luther is single-minded in his determination to see Diem find her true purpose, and everyone else is along for the ride as betrayals are afoot and if Diem's mother has no haters then ACOFAE is dead. Period. Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as...2025-03-311h 36A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.198. Marie Antionette: "The revolution can be girly pop."ACFOAE Podcast Presents: Marie Antionette: "The revolution can be girly pop."
ACOFAE says "Happy Birthday!" to it's very own Laura Marie and her choice for an episode this year was the film, Marie Antionette. A movie that Jessica Marie has never seen and one that Laura Marie had to learn how to love. Marie Antionette is a girly pop take on the life and death of Marie Antionette. No violence here, just cake, pastels, shoes, hair, dogs, and gossip. Oh and a husband who likes to hunt more than spend time with his wife. Oh and the...2025-03-241h 13A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.197. Series Fatigue: The Dryad Storm.ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Series Fatigue: The Dryad Storm by Laurie Forest
Being excited about a new release can be scary. Being excited about a new release that is ALSO the conclusion to the series is another level of excited/scary. When that new release that is also the conclusion of the series then turns out to be a DNF for BOTH Laura Marie and Jessica Marie, then the question becomes? Was it them? or Is it really that bad? The Black Witch Chronicles comes to an end with The Dryad Storm, the book that was such a...2025-03-1757 minA Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.194. Onyx Storm: "Why, Rebecca? WHY!?"ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Onyx Storm: "Why, Rebecca? WHY!?"
If you've been a listener for a while, then you are well aware that ACOFAE and the Empyrean Series have not always gotten along. There's been discussions about being bratty, snobby, and enjoying things just for what they are -- vibes. So in light of all this history, Laura Marie and Jessica Marie have called in some backup to discuss book 3 of The Empyrean Series Onyx Storm. ACOFAE welcomes Aris to the pod to help frame discussions to put them firmly in the realm of THEORIES. Yes, that's correct...2025-02-241h 30A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.190. Spark of the Everflame: "Denial with a capital D."ACOFAEPodcast Presents: Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole: "Denial with a capital D."
The wonderful thing about fantasy is that it's an escape. Sometimes an escape from reality is so needed that Laura Marie and Jessica Marie change up the recording schedule to accommodate Spark of the Everflame. Diem is and isn't like other girls and her world is one of division, gods, and magic. When the old king dies, Diem is thrust into a world of rebels and violence that has her questioning her loyalties to herself, her best friend/lover, and her family. Good...2025-01-201h 18A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.189. The Wizard's Brew: "January is weird, let's make it weirder."ACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Wizard's Brew: "January is weird, let's make it weirder."
It's 2025 and things that we are doing this year is finding joy wherever it may take us. Be it different genres, subgenres, or formats...altogether 2025 is the year ACOFAE leaves no stone unturned in the search for joy. So that should explain why Laura Marie and Jessica Marie find themselves in a crime procedural. No really, CRIME! Think 1920's crime noir with gnomes. And werewolves. Maybe some shapeshifters. Throw in a little magic and add a magical institute with fae objects and you've got...2025-01-1355 minA Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.186. Happy 4th Birthday ACOFAE: The yearly reflection.ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Happy 4th Birthday ACOFAE: The yearly reflection.
Happy Birthday ACOFAE! How do Laura Marie and Jessica Marie celebrate you wonder? By reflecting over the past year's episodes of course! Join ACOFAE as they choose an episode from the past year (2024) and give it re-listen, a reread, a revisit to see if we really gave it our all. Sometimes a little distance from something can make you see a new plot line, a new character, or sometimes you'll feel new feelings in an old way and vise versa. Laura Marie and Jessica Marie kept their...2024-12-1649 minA Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.184. The Love Hypothesis: "Let me have this."ACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Love Hypothesis: "Let me have this."
Surprise!
It's a romance in the middle of November on ACOFAE! Are you surprised? Jessica Marie sure was when Laura Marie pitched this book to her. Keeping with the theme of finding a bit of joy, ACOFAE is covering The Love Hypothesis for reasons. One of which being, Laura Marie loves Adam Driver. ACOFAE loves fan fiction and when those two are put together and then reworked and published, you have ACOFAE'S attention. There are other reasons discussed, that include meeting Adam Driver, worry not. Olive...2024-11-181h 21A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.183. Shatter Me: Defy, Imagine, and Believe Me: "Justice for Aaron Warner."ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Shatter Me: Defy, Imagine, and Believe Me: "Justice for Aaron Warner."
No one can say that ACOFAE doesn't finish what they start (?), because Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are at the end of the Shatter Me series by Tahereh Mafi and thoughts aew abound. Aaron is stressed, Kenji is being stressful, and the world is ending. Rescue missions, the dead returning, test tubes, and photographs are all key plot points that result in a miscommunication trope that almost takes out Laura Marie. Join ACOFAE as they reflect and discuss on loving and defending ANOTHER...2024-11-041h 09A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.177. The Handmaid's Tale: “Nolite te bastardes carborundorum.”ACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood.
As the United States ramps up Election season, ACOFAE reflects on the past - to 1985 specifically with Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale. As ACOFAE's first speculative fiction novel, Laura Marie and Jessica Marie discuss the genre, the message, and the ending of this book that left Laura Marie speechless when she first read it. Conversations abound about the issue that arises when the visual media overtakes the source material and what happens when fandom conversations superimpose themselves on the actual content. The Handmaid's Tale is not an easy...2024-09-161h 16A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.174. Bring It On: "Meat Ranch High School".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, watching the thing that was LIFE being shown on screen, mostly accurately. It was very special. Fast forward to today, and the nostalgia is as high as the temperature as Laura Marie and Jessica Marie jump head...2024-08-121h 29A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.170. Death Becomes Her: "Wrinkle, wrinkle, little star."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 (with hair!) is the man that comes between the two friends in this campy delight that features some of the best one liners out there. Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they break down this exquisite classic and determine what they...2024-07-151h 19A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.167. Jessica's Genre: Business or Pleasure: "You undersold it."ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Jessica's Genre: Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon: "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 reading a book in one of her other preferred genres: ROMANCE! That's right everyone we are tackling straight up romance in Jessica's episode and it is a delight. Choosing the book perfectly, Jessica Marie and...2024-06-241h 16A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.162. Five Broken Blades: "They're always standing on business."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 not only did they enjoy the book, but they were having FUN! Mai Corland's new release Five Broken Blades has it all: court politics, crime, a princess in disguise, love stories, and action! The action is what keeps you on the edge...2024-05-061h 30A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.160. Ferngully: The Last Rainforest: "You two keep calling it Faerie!"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. Featuring Robin Williams in his first animated role, Christian Slater as ACOFAE Laura's fave, Pips, and Tim Curry as Hexxus; Ferngully has something for all ages. Join Laura Marie, Jessica Marie, and Sam Marie as the three of them discover that Crysta probably shouldn't...2024-04-221h 09A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.Pop Culture Poetry 001: Megan Fox: Pretty Boys are Poisonous.ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Pop Culture Poetry: Megan Fox: Pretty Boys are Poisonous.
How do we feel about Poetry? Are we cool with it? ACOFAE hopes so because Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are thrilled to introduce a new section of the podcast: Pop Culture Poetry! Each new PCP episode will cover a celebrity poetry book and Megan Fox was the only choice to kick off this new venture! Megan's new poetry book Pretty Boys are Poisonous is filled with poems that make you think, make you feel, and make you reflect in ways that may be uncomfortable...2024-04-011h 03A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.150. Midnight Ruin: "We're Endgame baby."ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Midnight Ruin: "We're Endgame baby."
ACOFAE is back with the latest Dark Olympus installment and let's just say Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are in this one for the plot. Eurydice wants. She wants to be useful, independent, sensual, and free from the memory of Orpheus. Charon is in charge of Eurydice and wants her. Orpheus is sad and sorry and wants...direction. Enter the plot of Midnight Ruin -- the barrier is failing, people are dying, and the big bad is finally revealed! We have a name, a reason, and kind of a...2024-01-2958 minA Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.148. Rise of a Dark Throne: "Here before, here now, here after."ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Rise of a Dark Throne: "Here before, here now, here after."
A magical and unexplained plague is not a theme that ACOFAE has a lot of experience with. However fated mates, close proximity and secret keeping are themes that Laura Marie and Jessica Marie have extensive experience with! Dive into Rise of a Dark Throne with ACOFAE as Laura Marie and Jessica Marie discover differences between the audio and KU editions and how that wildly changed the story! Consistency is key at ACOFAE and Laura Marie is once again asking if she is a...2024-01-081h 33A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.146. Chain of Thorns: "I'd thrive in Thule."ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Chain of Thorns: "I'd thrive in Thule."
It must be December if ACOFAE is saying goodbye to another section of the Shadowhunters saga! This year we say goodbye the Merry Thieves as we close The Last Hours with confrontation in Paris, a confrontation in the Silent City, and a confrontation in Westminster Abby, of all places. Cordelia and Matthew are in Paris and almost in love, and James is on an adventure to save his sister and Beliel finally does the damn thing and pulls the plot together. If you're expecting Jessica Marie's tears...2023-12-252h 00
Spiritually Speaking with Jessica & SamanthaPilot - Get to know Jessica Marie: The Ebbs & Flows of LifeIn this episode, it's all about Jessica Marie, the spiritual babe unlocking her intuition and holistic wisdom. Join Jessica as she candidly shares the ebbs and flows of her life, diving into experiences of love, heartbreak, and the rewarding challenge of setting up her own business. Throughout the episode, she opens up about the transformative process of tapping into her intuition & spirituality. This instalment offers an intimate exploration of Jessica's profound and enlightening journey, a unique blend of resilience, self-discovery, and the pursuit of spiritual authenticity. Don't miss this chance to connect with Jessica as she shares a glimpse...2023-12-2047 minA Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.141. We Are Thankful: Business or Pleasure and Edge of the Woods.ACOFAE Podcast Presents: We are Thankful: Business or Pleasure and Edge of the Woods.
Another year, another opportunity to be thankful. This year ACOFAE is thankful for so many things: reading slumps, not so great books, self discovery, and setting boundaries. If you're reading that and scratching your head then you are in for a treat! Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they discuss the book that they are most thankful for this year and for reasons chose to NOT pitch to the podcast. Both Laura Marie and Jessica Marie went on a journey of discovery...2023-11-2057 minA Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.138. Twilight: "Bella knew 3 things with absolute certainty..."ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Twilight: "Bella knew 3 things with absolute certainty."
The days are getting shorter, the air is getting crisper, and baseball is being played. It wouldn't, it COULDN'T be Fall without Twilight and ACOFAE is in deep in their rewatch. What were you doing in 2008? We're you part of the fandom or did you find yourself too cool for the vampires? Were you Team Edward or Team Jacob? Laura Marie and Jessica Marie were firmly Team Jacob in the beginning and now for the rewatch? Could it be Team Charlie? No fun facts or trivia in...2023-10-301h 33A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.137. Underworld: “Why are they so obsessed with each other?”ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Underworld: “Why are they so obsessed with each other?”
Where were you in 2003? Were you thinking about Michael Sheen? Were vampires on your radar? What about werewolves? Surprising everyone probably, maybe ACOFAE Laura did NOT see this in theaters, and surprising no one probably, maybe ACOFAE Jessica saw this for the first time on Laura's couch. For a movie that flew a bit under the radar in the early aughts, Underworld is jammed packed with everything that ACOFAE loves and just a bit that maybe ACOFAE doesn't. Filmed with what seems like a filter over...2023-10-161h 25
Flip the Switch#47 The Path of a Conscious Leader w/ Jessica Marie, Joshua Maddox & Alexander Coronado-Founders of Conscious Entrepreneurs of DFWJoin the three of us for a powerful episode on our perspective of a conscious leader and entrepreneur. This episode was originally recorded by Joshua Maddox, founder of The Mad Awakening Podcast
In this deep conversation we discuss why we were called to this local networking group, what conscious entrepreneurship means, and why it's needed now more than ever.
We delve into:
Awakening to your unique purpose
Why we need conscious leaders to step up now
Why entrepreneurship is the safest path in an unpredictable world
What true freedom looks li...2023-09-211h 22A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.129. The River of Silver: "Don't let others make you feel small."ACOFAE Podcast Presents: The River of Silver: "Don't let others make you feel small."
Here at ACOFAE there are a couple sayings, one of them being "if the author writes it, you should read it." It's with that in mind that Laura Marie and Jessica Marie find themselves back in Daevabad with Nahri, Ali, and almost every other main and beloved character from the trilogy. Told in anthology form, each story gives a different perspective and at times a different voice to a situation or character that we are already familiar with from the trilogy, creating a...2023-08-071h 17A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.112. The Virgin Suicides: "Obviously, Doctor, you've never been a 13-year-old girl."ACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Virgin Suicides: "Obviously, Doctor, you've never been a 13-year-old girl."
There are a few things on ACOFAE that stay 100% consistent: love of sisterhood, female empowerment, and freedom being just a few. So it would be a fair assumption that both Laura Marie and Jessica Marie would love this movie. This movie being about sisterhood and freedom, or the lack-thereof. Cue the surprise of a lifetime and the start of some excellent discussions about what it is to be a child, what it is to be an adult, and how hard it is to...2023-03-271h 40A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.110. Shadows and Lies: "Madly."ACOFAE Podcast presents: Shadows and Lies: "Madly."
Jane has had enough. She's fled her arranged marriage, murdered a bit here and there, been manipulated, been powerless, and now you're telling her WHAT about her trusted WHAT?! The reveal of the decade that left Laura Marie and Jessica Marie reeling is just one of the surprises that await the reader in Shadows and Lies, the follow-up to Ruin and Roses. Jane is in a new land after her flight from marriage and now has a price on her head. Barred from her own country, Jane has no choice...2023-03-131h 17A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.104. Ghosts of the Shadowmarket: Part 1: "At this point in his Silent Brother-hoodness."ACOFAE Podcast presents: Ghosts of the Shadowmarket: Part 1: "At this point in his Silent Brother-hoodness."
Brother Zachariah has gone by a lot of names in his time: Brother Mack-a-riah: Hop- in- the- sack-ariah, Sixpack-a-riah, and maybe the most famous, the Jem-nasium. Ghosts of the Shadowmarket is Brother Zachariah's journey throughout time from the 1900's to the 2000's and what a story he has to tell. Only he can't. Because he's a silent brother and there is no one to hear him. Until there is. Most likely surprising no one, Jessica Marie sobbed and maybe surprising some Laura...2023-01-3048 minA Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.098. Happy 2nd Birthday ACOFAE: "Where I felt part of something bigger."ACOFAE Podcast presents: Happy 2nd Birthday ACOFAE: "Where I felt part of something bigger."
Happy 2nd Birthday ACOFAE! "How are you celebrating" you ask? Who doesn't love a little reflection and introspection on their birthday? Let's make all those life experiences from the past year work for once. Join ACOFAE as we celebrate turning 2 by taking a look back and reevaluating an episode from the past year. Laura Marie and Jessica Marie surprise each other with their choices and surprise each other even more with their picks for favorite episode of the year. ACOFAE doesn't toot our...2022-12-1955 minA Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.094. We are Thankful: Book Lovers and Babel.ACOFAE Podcast presents: We are Thankful: Book Lovers and Babel
There are many ways to be thankful. There are SO many things to be thankful for. There are SO SO many books that came out this year. There are SO SO SO many books that Laura Marie and Jessica Marie read that don't make it to the podcast. There is this golden opportunity to share two of these books and why ACOFAE is grateful for them and why they didn't make it to the podcast for a full episode. There has been no contemporary romance on the...2022-11-2148 minA Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.089. Kingdom of the Cursed: "I want to be clear I love Wrath, however.."ACOFAE Podcast presents: Kingdom of the Cursed: "I want to be clear I love Wrath, however.."
this episode was recorded in December of 2021 just FYI
You asked and ACOFAE delivered! Though, maybe not the way you expected.
Welcome to Hell. Hope you don't remember anything about it from the last time you were probably here, oh but don't worry there's a party to go to and schemes to hatch. And meals to be cooked. And things to be sewn into pockets. Emelia is in Hell and so are we as we travel between courts, learn...2022-10-1753 minA Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.084: Daughters of the Moon (Books 1-2): This is what High School is going to be like! The goal!ACOFAE Podcast presents: Daughters of the Moon (Books 1-2): This is what High School is going to be like! The goal!
Let's time travel to a magical place that we can only visit in our wildest dreams. The year is: 2000. The place: LA. The setting: High School. The main characters: 15-year-old girls. Magic: You bet your ass. Mythology: Drowning in it. Tropes: On their heads. Enjoyment: Immeasurable.
Vanessa is different. Very different. So is her best friend Catty. It's their secret to keep, until it isn't. If you love female friendship, mythology, a mysterious bad boy...2022-09-121h 06A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.SPECIAL EPISODE 007: Our new friend, Stacey McEwan!ACOFAE Podcast presents: Our new friend, Stacey McEwan!
ACOFAE welcomes author, Tiktok star, and our new friend, Stacey McEwan to the podcast! Stacey is the author of the upcoming adult fantasy book Ledge. Join Laura Marie, Jessica Marie, and Stacey as they discuss everything and anything about books, publishing, the writing process, the social media impact and more. If you're looking for a heroine who knows how to wield an ax, is willing and able to put anyone in their place, and has to maybe possibly save her entire people, then you are in luck with Ledge...2022-09-051h 11A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.083. Chicago: The Movie - "We couldn't have done this without you, truly!".ACOFAE Podcast presents: Chicago: The Movie - "We couldn't have done this without you, truly!".
"I don't believe in the glorification of murder. I do believe in the empowerment of women."- Lady Gaga
Welcome to Chicago. Where the music is as hot as the crime and the crime can make you famous. Enter Roxy Hart and Velma Kelly. Both are accused of a crime they absolutely did commit, both are desperate to keep their names in the newspapers, and both think that they don't need the other. Beautiful musical numbers that showcase the talented...2022-08-2958 minA Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.SPECIAL EPISODE 006: Our new friend, Deanna Ortega!ACOFAE Podcast presents: Our new friend, Deanna Ortega!
ACOFAE welcomes author, Tiktok star, and our new friend, Deanna Ortega, to the podcast! Deanna is the bestselling author of The Cursed Kingdoms series with book 1 Ruin and Roses out now and book 2 Shadows and Lies out August 31st, 2022. In an attempt to keep this episode spoiler free Laura Marie, Jessica Marie, and Deanna make a valiant attempt to keep the details to a minimum but, it's hard when the characters are so wonderful and the spice is deliciously spicy. The conversation also dives into publishing challenges, the role...2022-08-221h 13A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.081. All of Us Villains: Speaking of the finger...ACOFAE Podcast presents: All of Us Villains: Speaking of the finger...
The official tagline for this book is "Blood before all." The unofficial tagline for this book is "The Hunger Games with magic" and that is more apt to what is going on here. Welcome to Ivernath, a small unremarkable town where every 20 years, seven families choose a champion and there is a death tournament. The winner’s family gets to control high magic. And everyone wants high magic. Or at least, that's how it's always been done before. Cue the generational curse breaking now! Laura Marie an...2022-08-0850 minA Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.080. Ever After: "I wonder if they Mythbusted this?"ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Ever After: "I wonder if they Mythbusted this?"
When Ms. Drew Barrymore herself calls Ever After her favorite role, what else is left to say?! A lot apparently! Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they get caught up in the drama of this lovely Cinderella retelling.
Glass slipper? Check. Stepsisters, one of which is probably evil? Check. Evil stepmother? Check. Fairy godmother? Oh no. Just a bit of science. The prince saves the day? OH HELL NO. Our Cinderella, Danielle, saves herself, her loved ones, and essentially the entire kingdom with...2022-08-011h 00A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.073. Wicked Beauty: “Use your words. Be explicit."ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Wicked Beauty: “Use your words. Be explicit."
Are you ready to jump back into the Dark Olympus series? Are you ready to love Helen? Do you love logical conflicted men? What about men that are doers and not thinkers? Perfect. Achilles and Patroclus are working as a team to win the title of Ares for Achilles but Helen isn't a prize to be won, and soon everyone will know it. Helen, with battles public and private, is determined to win Ares and take charge of her life. But a chance meeting, forced proximity, and th...2022-06-131h 03A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.071. The Book of Azrael: "I don't see a problem with anything she did."ACOFAE Podcast presents: The Book of Azrael
Are you tired of female main characters losing their powers? Do you love it when there are plots within schemes within plots? How do you feel about backstabbing? Love it? Excellent. Sprinkle in gods and monsters with an extra helping of banter and a brooding male mc and we have The Book of Azrael by Amber Nicole! Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are ready to discuss Amber's debut novel with 8 pages of notes and vibes for days. Where are all the hot people? Right here in this book.
...2022-05-231h 07A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.070. Mean Girls: "So you can go shave your back now. It's like ASMR."ACOFAE Podcast presents: Mean Girls
Laura Marie has a confession: this recording is the first time she had ever seen Mean Girls all the way through AND not edited for tv. She's ashamed. Jessica Marie saw this movie in the theater and, rightly so, has been obsessed ever since. While the entire movie is a meme, is quotable, and unforgettable, you might be surprised how much was taken out for TV and how much ick there is. There's a bit more homophobia, fat shaming, and sexism than we all remembered which is unfortunate. What isn't unfortunate is...2022-05-161h 05A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.069. Book of Night: "It totally got me. I did not see it coming at all."ACOFAE Podcast presents: Book of Knight
Do you know that feeling of being excited and nervous at the same time? This book is that feeling. Excited because this is a new direction for Holly Black and nervous because this is a new direction for Holly Black! What isn't new is that the twist got Laura Marie and Jessica Marie good. Jaw hanging open good. Which is excellent because this book is full of world building and flashbacks to really drive home the setup. Charlie just wants a normal life with her boyfriend Vince and her sister Gabby...2022-05-091h 04A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.067. The Kricket Series 1-3: “Your ambition scares me…your lack of it angers me.”ACOFAE Podcast presents: The Kricket Series 1-3: “Your ambition scares me…your lack of it angers me.”
Aliens. Let's get that out of the way. This book is about aliens. Are you surprised? Jessica Marie was! But don’t worry, they are hot. This book series has all the tropes, really so many, and an ending that will surprise you. It's a unique one in the world of YA. Really it surprised everyone so much that the author has a special section on her website dedicated to it. Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they wade through...2022-04-251h 05A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.066. These Violent Delights: “The stars incline us, they do not bind us.”ACOFAE Podcast presents: These Violent Delights
If you know the pod then you know that Jessica Marie has her background in the Romance genre and Laura Marie has her background in Historical Fiction. These two genres, both alike in dignity, are front and center in this Romeo and Juliet retelling set in 1920's Shanghai. Rival gangs and the enduring blood feud have put Roma and Juliette on different sides but leave it to children to become friends anyway. Growing up is hard, but when you're both the heir to your gang it's even harder. Throw in a...2022-04-1851 minA Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.065. A Knight's Tale: Do not shhhh me and spare him! NOW BE GONE! GO!ACOFAE Podcast presents: A Knight's Tale
Isn't it incredible that after 15+ years Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are still learning things about each other!? Like, how Laura Marie found out Jessica Marie hadn't seen A Knight's Tale and the world stopped turning, birds stopped singing, and the sky was purple until this great wrong was righted. And righted it was! Hello Vision, Hello Joker, Hello Robert Baratheon, Hello to all because Alan Tudyk has played everyone. Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are not trudging through this gem that ticks all the boxes: beautiful people, dancing, training montage...2022-04-1159 minA Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.SPECIAL EPISODE 003: Our new friend, Samantha!ACOFAE Podcast presents: Special guest Samantha Ferrand
ACOFAE welcomes author, director, tiktok personality, and all-around wonderful person Samantha (LiteraryLibra) to the pod. Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie in fangirling as Samantha shares about the book she is writing, experiences with Booktok and social media, and her love for The Cruel Prince. There may or may not be a couple book recommendations sprinkled throughout the episode as well. Truly the episode is kind of all over the place.
The original recording was over 3 hours long so editor Sam has split it into two episodes.
2022-03-211h 16A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.063. Shatter Me: "No thoughts just vibes here."ACOFAE Podcast presents: Shatter Me
Your ears are correct!
You wanted it, you voted for it, so Laura Marie and Jessica Marie did it. This is book 1 of Shatter Me and Jessica Marie is leading the way into this YA dystopian situation and taking Laura Marie along for the ride. Join them as Laura Marie tries to figure out what is going on in this book and why Adam is giving such creep, while also having a working knowledge of who Warner is and why his use of "love" is important. Jessica Marie holds her...2022-03-1451 minA Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.061. CC2: House of Sky and Breath: Initial ReactionsACOFAE Podcast presents: Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath
Well. That was unexpected. And exhausting.
There is so much to say that Laura Marie and Jessica Marie cannot possibly say it all in one episode, so no speculation about where the plot could go and why just yet (otherwise we'd be here for hours.) Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are discussing what's on page and there is a lot. New characters, storylines, confirmations, reveals, and a major major shift in focus from HOEAB that leaves the hosts a bit miffed are all on the...2022-02-281h 45A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.060. Electric Idol: "I belong to myself."ACOFAE Podcast presents: Electric Idol
Have you missed hearing Jessica Marie squeak with delight over a book? Are you looking for a retelling that has CW drama as well as smarts? Well the wait is over with Electric Idol! Laura Marie and Jessica Marie jump back into the Dark Olympus series by Katee Robert and love every second of it. Plots within plots and tropes upon tropes; Psyche and Eros's whirlwind romance and mommy issues are front and center as the consequences of their actions surprise only them. Old friends from Neon Gods drop by to say...2022-02-211h 03A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.059. Crescent City: What we know so far: Hunt "Kite Man" Athalar.ACOFAE Podcast presents: Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood (Part II)
Light it up Danika! Light it up! Light it up! Light it up!
Have you forgotten everything about Crescent City (House of Earth and Blood) except the pain and intense ugly crying? Worry not because Laura Marie and Jessica Marie have nailed down the (probably not all of them, the book is thicc) details and are ready to discuss why a DC villain is the only way that Hunt can be seen from now on. No really. There are also discussions about friendships...2022-02-141h 33A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.058. A Psalm of Storms and Silence: “You deserve to be as angry as you need."ACOFAE Podcast presents: A Psalm of Storms and Silence
You will not be able to stop thinking about this book.
Gather round as Karina, Malik, Hanan, and Farid's story continues and concludes in ways that are as unexpected as they are powerful. Hanan is "alive" and Farid will do anything to keep it that way, even letting the world burn. This is a story that is about more than magic, adventure, friendship and sisterhood. It's about surviving trauma and breaking free of the past. Ancient cities are discovered, magic is unleashed, and deep and concerning...2022-02-071h 04A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.057. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: "Who you are now is based on the worst moments of your life also."ACOFAE Podcast presents: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
"Everyone needs a little sunshine..."
A movie that can be taken a lot of different ways, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless mind is a favorite re-watch for Laura Marie and a new watch for Jessica Marie, because really what were we all doing in 2004 anyway? Perfect for the Valentine's Day season and perfect any other time as well, Eternal Sunshine makes you think, makes you feel, makes you want to remember and maybe just maybe makes you want to try again. It is about fate? Is it...2022-01-311h 00A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.SPECIAL EPISODE 002: Our new friend, Amber Nicole!ACOFAE Podcast presents: Special guest Amber Nicole
ACOFAE welcomes friend, author and all-around amazing person Amber Nicole to the podcast! Solidifying her as legend on the pod, this is the second time we've recorded with Amber, as the first time was lost due to technological issues. Join Amber as she teases her new book, "The Book of Azrael", and gives an excellent spoiler free introduction to her world, characters, love interests, and more. Laura Marie and Jessica Marie haven't read the book yet, but favorites and supremecy are decided. Women supporting women!
Follow Amber Nicole!2022-01-2451 minA Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.056. A Touch of Darkness AND Neon Gods: "Once I eliminated that, I went 'Oh! this is a really good meaty story' "ACOFAE Podcast presents: A Touch of Darkness and Neon Gods
You know how you can have different versions of the same thing, and both of those versions are pretty good, and you enjoy them separately, but you absolutely prefer one over the other? This is the situation Laura Marie and Jessica Marie find themselves in as they compare and contrast (no competition here!) AToD and Neon Gods. Laura Marie prefers Neon Gods and Jessica Marie prefers AToD and the reasons are probably what you would and would not expect. Aggressive fingering, shivering, yeahhhhhs, and the recommendation to...2022-01-1754 minA Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.055. A Song of Wraiths and Ruin: “This is my mind. I am the strongest person here."ACOFAE Podcast presents: A Song of Wraiths and Ruin
A book that doesn't seem to get the attention it deserves, A Song of Wraiths and Ruin is a story that you have and haven't heard before in the absolute best way.
The Solstasia Festival happens only once every 50 years and Princess Karina is in the center of it all. A beautiful exploration of grief and duty, love and ambition, the gods are real and active in Ziran and Malik can see them all. The book begins with the author listing the content and trigger warnings, in...2022-01-1059 minA Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.054. We Free the Stars: "Your happiness completes you."ACOFAE Podcast presents: We Free the Stars
Back to Arawiya, back to Zafira, back to Nasir, and back to the story that is so much more than a love story. The women are shining as they explore grief, love, forgiveness, and they never shy away from a fight. Nasir’s poetry drives We Free the Stars to its conclusion that had Laura Marie and Jessica Marie shaking their heads a bit while the Jawarat makes a good point: no one talks about the heroes missing the villains.
TW / CW: general discussions surrounding grief and trauma...2022-01-0347 minA Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.053. The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Princess: "Who are you in love with?" "F**k YOU!".ACOFAE Podcast presents: Shadowhunters - The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Princess
If you know you know. Laura Marie knew. Now Jessica Marie knows too. The epilogue heard around the world comes to destroy once again as Laura Marie and Jessica Marie make it to Clockwork Princess and never recover. If you thought there was crying in Clockwork Prince buckle up because not 6 minutes passed between the Epilogue and hitting Record. Messy, beautiful, profoundly sad but joyous, Clockwork Princess is one that will never ever be forgotten.
Fan video referenced from Anniversary Episode: https://www.youtube.com...2021-12-271h 47A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.052. One year of ACOFAE: It's fucken WIMDY.A lot can happen in a year.
For ACOFAE a year means 62 hours of talking, laughing, crying, and cursing with each other and with you! Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they reflect on everything Pod that has happened over the past year including series that have changed them, narrator preferences, upcoming episodes, and YOU! YOU the listener have done so much for the podcast. Thank you. Oh, and also this was recorded on December 15th and there were 100 mph winds where Laura Marie lives.
So join us through the technical difficulties of 100 mph...2021-12-211h 06A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.051. The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Prince: "With hope at last, Will Herondale.”ACOFAE Podcast presents: Shadowhunters - The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Prince
Who are you in love with? sigh
This episode starts out a bit differently than previous episodes. If you thought Jessica Marie was the only crier on the pod well, there is a surprise for you! Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are not okay they are bringing everyone down into the emotional pit with them.
"Jem? My Jem?"
Devastation.
Mentions: Twilight, Bridgerton (Netflix), Jane the Virgin, Moulin Rouge
Spoilers: The Mortal Instruments, Tower of Dawn, The Folk of the Air...2021-12-131h 27A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.050. The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel: "If you have the soul of a warrior, then you are a warrior."ACOFAE Podcast presents: The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel
There is A MASSIVE MASSIVE MASSIVE SERIES SPOILER near the end of this episode that connects TID and TMI, so be aware if you have not read either series to completion or care about spoilers
Hello London. Hello 1878. Hello James. Helllllllllllo William Herondale. Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are back into the world of Shadowhunters and going back to the beginning in Clockwork Angel. Listen as Jessica Marie makes connections and blows the world wide open while Laura Marie tries and maybe fails to keep her poker...2021-12-061h 24A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.049. Shadowhunters: TMI 4-6: "If you had said in the beginning I'd be crying over *imo*..."ACOFAE Podcast presents: Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments: City of Fallen Angels | City of Lost Souls | City of Heavenly Fire
Did you think ACOFAE had forgotten about the rest of The Mortal Instruments? Well worry not! They are back with the rest of TMI, books 4-6, and they have a lot to say. Jump back in the world of Shadowhunters with Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they continue to gush over Alec/Magnus and reminisce about what it was like to be 16/17, angsty, horny and in love. Remember when Jessica Marie said that she wouldn't cry in...2021-11-291h 21A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.048. We are Thankful: "Holidays are hard and books are here for you no matter what.”ACOFAE Podcast presents: a discussion of thankfulness
The holidays can be hard, so let's ignore them for a little bit. Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they reflect back on the books, people, and things that they are thankful for. Tune in for throw backs to middle school books, discussions on The Babysitters Club work ethic, and listener submissions for favorite book/quote and questions are also discussed. THANK YOU to everyone who participated!
Please note that we wanted to respect listener submissions with things they shared with us and so we chose to...2021-11-221h 11A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.043. Dune: "The Spice must flow" / "Let them have their orgy."ACOFAE Podcast presents: Dune
We couldn't choose a title so... both!
Surprising probably no one, Laura Marie loves Dune. Surprising probably no one, Jessica Marie had never read Dune. One of the most famous Sci-Fi books of all time and probably one of the most intimidating books to tackle, Dune is a lot of things to a lot of people. Mostly men. What is Dune to ACOFAE? Women. Powerful women. Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they jump into Dune and wonder why men are gatekeeping a story about religion, women, politics and terraforming...2021-10-181h 20A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.041. The Craft: "We are the weirdos mister."ACOFAE Podcast presents: The Craft
Kicking off Spooky Season '21 Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are doing a re-watch of the cult classic "The Craft". Is there anything better than 90's fashion? No? Ok good glad we're all in agreement. Female friendship and the idea of female empowerment only if you're a good girl is front and center here as is the idea that "good for her" has limits. How many times did you try to do the pencil thing!? Did you know her hair was a wig?!
We are the weridos mister.
...2021-10-041h 01A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.039. Moulin Rouge: Freedom. Beauty. Truth. Love.ACOFAE Podcast presents: Moulin Rouge
More than the music. More than the dancing. More than the costumes. Moulin Rouge is so much more than a movie. It's a life changing experience that seems new each time you watch it. Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they re-watch one of their favorite movies and discover that watching as a kid and watching as an adult is a brutal thing. Ugly crying until you can't cry anymore is cathartic right!?
The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return.
...2021-09-201h 11A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.037. Kaven is BACK. Part 1: Damon, Klaus, StefanACOFAE Podcast presents: Kaven is back (part 1)
Long-distance friendships are hard and we missed hanging out. Join Kaven, Laura Marie and Jessica Marie for Part 1 of what was supposed to be an episode about The Vampire Diaries but very quickly turns into us just going off on tangents and laughing until we cry.
Spoilers include The Vampire Diaries, Loki, Wandavision.
_Kaven's Socials Handles: _
TikTok: Kaven_Books
Instagram: Kaven_Books
Backup IG: Kaven_Books_
*Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow...2021-09-0653 minA Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.036. Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments 1-3: Nothing less than 7 inches.ACOFAE Podcast presents: The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones | City of Ashes | City of Glass
This is Jessica Marie's first experience with the world of Shadowhunters and Laura Marie did the work to make sure that she was able to navigate these admittedly, not so great first 3 books. Things were spoiled for Jessica Marie so she could focus on everything except THAT, things were explained, and then the show was watched… Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they jump into the massive world of Shadowhunters and try to remember that we were all the "pick me" ch...2021-08-301h 41A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.035. Moana: "You know who you are."ACOFAE Podcast presents: Disney's Moana
There are some movies that hit harder when you watch them as an adult and some movies that leave you speechless. Moana leaves you speechless and ugly crying. Whether it's the music, the animation, or the message that you could do it all along, this movie does something. Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they talk about why they love this movie, why they watched it in the first place, and what parts make them sob in a ball on the couch (there are more than 2).
"But this does...2021-08-231h 02A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.034. Gaming: Why is it difficult to make friends?ACOFAE Podcast presents: a Q&A with Laura Marie and gaming
Are you a casual video game player that has never really talked about playing but you really love it and it makes up a significant portion of your life? Join Jessica Marie as she asks Laura Marie the tough questions about video games like what’s the strategy? Why do you play like that? And what game changed your life? Really, she asked some fantastic questions. Oh, the nostalgia. It’s more than just Mario, more than just Sonic, it's magic and dragons’ swords and scythes and it...2021-08-161h 11A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.033. Gods and Monsters: "Our scars mean we survived..."ACOFAE Podcast presents: Gods and Monsters
"Our scars mean we survived..." quote makes so much sense when it comes to this series. IYKYK. Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they conclude their audio/traditional reading experiment with Jessica Marie listening to Gods and Monsters and Laura Marie traditionally reading it. It's the end of the series and each host has THOUGHTS. Namely, are happy endings bad? Is one battle a war? And how did Célie Tremblay become such a great character?!
Major spoilers are included from the endings of the following books: Kingdom o...2021-08-091h 02A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.032. Con life: Always meet your idolsACOFAE Podcast presents: a discussion around attending different conventions
No spoilers this episode!
Have you ever wanted to attend a convention but weren’t exactly sure what to expect? Then this is the episode for you. Laura Marie and Jessica Marie have been heavily involved in the con scene for years and have the stories to prove it. Join them as they tell you what to bring, what to expect, and what con was their favorite and not so favorite. Grab your con bag and they'll tell you what you need to bring to have the be...2021-08-021h 17A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.031. Blood and Honey: Manic Pixie Dream Girl and Fragile MasculinityACOFAE Podcast presents: Blood and Honey
Part 2 of our 3 part audio/physical copy reading experiment continues! Laura Marie has the audio and Jessica Marie has a physical copy of Blood and Honey. Side quests and meandering abound as the hosts ask important questions like "what happened to the characters?!"
Spoilers: No major spoilers outside of Serpent & Dove, but there is mention of Shadow and Bone, The Vampire Diaries, The Crown of Guilded Bones, Throne of Glass, Harry Potter and Crescent City.
Shout Outs:
Georgia (aka: Peachy Queen Cosplay)
*Thank you...2021-07-2659 minA Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.030. Serpent and Dove: I'm wonderful, appreciate me now!ACOFAE Podcast presents: Serpent and Dove
The experiment begins! Building off last week’s audio/traditional reading episode, Jessica Marie is reading a physical copy of Serpent and Dove and Laura Marie is listening to the audiobook to see if they come to the same conclusions about the story. It's magic, witches, the Church, stuffy men and glorious women. All the elements are there to make this a fantastic read, but is it?
Mentions: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, Outlander (tv series), Throne of Glass, The Originals, Rick and Morty
Trigger Warnings: the pa...2021-07-1958 minA Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.029. Audiobooks/Traditional reading: "You need to meet people!" "F*** you! I have all these books!"ACOFAE Podcast presents: a discussion surrounding audiobooks and traditional reading
Laura Marie and Jessica Marie FIRMLY believe that all reading is valid and that whatever format you use to consume a book is perfectly wonderful. However, there are people out there that say that listening to an audiobook doesn't count. Oh, the drama. In this episode passions are running HIGH. Conversations about ableism and ageism are had and points are made that might make you step back and go "huh I never thought about it like that".
Don't tell Laura Marie's grandma that she wasn't reading...2021-07-121h 04A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.028. The Shadow Wand: "Hide your power? 'No!' Believe in lies about yourself? 'NO!' The last 'no' comes out in a roar."ACOFAE Podcast presents: The Shadow Wand
There is so much to say. Dragons. Assassins. Mind control. Magic. Training montage. Learning to love and accept yourself and others. Working through trauma and grief. And Laura Marie and Jessica Marie's favorite thing: awareness of the bigger picture. Book 3 of The Black Witch Chronicles has all of this and more and it is wonderful. They're worked up and talking fast about Elloren and her journey, everyone else’s journey, and there's a little mild speculation about book 4 out December 2021.
Again, if you aren't ready to FIGHT then you ar...2021-07-051h 27A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.026. Priory of the Orange Tree: And my jaw was on the floor.ACOFAE Podcast presents: Priory of the Orange Tree
A long episode for a long book.
This is Jessica Marie's first high fantasy book and a reread for Laura Marie and both still have questions.
Priory of the Orange Tree is as beautiful as it is complex and it is indeed complex. Full of dragons, religion, pirates, mages, and Queens this book demands you sit down and pay attention. Definitely something that will be read again and again Priory has kicked open the door to high fantasy and Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are happily walking...2021-06-211h 28A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.024. Legendborn: Survive. Resist. THRIVE.ACOFAE Podcast presents: Legendborn
After DNF-ing a new release, Laura Marie and Jessica Marie needed to read something that excited, inspired, and moved them and Legendborn did exactly that! A wonderful and accurate portrayal of grief and resilience, Legendborn transported Laura and Jessica back to the South and hit home in unexpected and profound ways. Plus, there's a beautiful dark haired otherworldly boy so... they were always going to be all in! Secret societies, racism, friendship and loss are all interwoven in a story that is incredibly important and should be read by all. This is a...2021-06-071h 06A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.023. Queen of Nothing / HTKOELTHS: Come home and break my heart.ACOFAE Podcast presents: Queen of Nothing | How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories
The eyeliner, the highlighter, the tail, and the letters. It's Queen of Nothing and Cardan's novella and we love them both so much. Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they jump back into Elfhame and explore Cardan's backstory and growth as he and Jude navigate what it means and what it takes to rule a kingdom.
No spoilers outside of The Folk of the Air series.
CW: Sex, violence, and substance abuse.
Accounts mentioned:
...2021-05-311h 12A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.022. Netflix Shadow and Bone: "Hello fellow kids!"ACOFAE Podcast presents: Netflix's Shadow and Bone
Everyone probably expected that Laura Marie and Jessica Marie would fall over themselves for Ben Barnes as The Darkling and everyone would be correct. Everyone also probably expected that Mal would not be a favorite and ding ding ding you would also be correct.
Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they compare and contrast the *show and the books * in an episode that runs a bit long and contains gushing praise for the women, the casting, the crows, and Milo. They do have thoughts that aren't all out...2021-05-241h 09A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.021. Morally Gray: Can we have a reverse harem?ACOFAE Podcast presents: a discussion surrounding "morally gray"
They aren't the villain. They definitely aren't the hero and they always have a plan. And usually a cool accessory too. They might not die for us but they'd kill for us and we are strangely okay with that.
We're talking about morally gray characters and there are more of them than meets the eye. Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they cycle through characters new and old and try to figure out who is what and why we love them so much.
There's more than...2021-05-1753 minA Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.020. Six of Crows / Crooked Kingdom: The Heart is an ArrowACOFAE Podcast presents: Six of Crows | Crooked Kingdom
This is one that Laura Marie and Jessica Marie will have to revisit. Less of a deep dive and more of a shallow skim, Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are discussing themes and tropes and not so much the plot of the duology. The love for Nina and Inej is strong as is the desire to age up these characters, because being a real life 17 and the dregs at 17 are two completely different things. This was recorded before the premier of the show and the excitement is clear toward...2021-05-1057 minA Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.019. The Crown of Gilded Bones: I'm going to call her Ellie.ACOFAE Podcast presents: The Crown of Gilded Bones
Well THAT was unexpected! Laura Marie and Jessica Marie's love for Poppy, Cas, and Kieran is back as they gasp, rant, and yell at what did and what DID NOT happen between the 3 of them. New characters and old problems clash as backstories are revealed and lies are brought to light in a way that just doesn't quite sit right. No training sequence here though! Poppy can do it on her own.
Bow down to Queen Poppy.
How many times can it be said? WE LOVE...2021-05-031h 10A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.018. Shadow and Bone - The Grishaverse Trilogy: Shadow and GROANS.ACOFAE Podcast presents: The Grishaverse Trilogy: Shadow and Bone | Siege and Storm | Ruin and Rising
Have you ever read something, finished it, put it down, and then had almost no memory of what happened?
Laura Marie and Jessica Marie struggle with this problem as they tackle all 3 books of the Shadow and Bone trilogy and try, really really try, to find some common ground with Alina and her choices.
Fantastic supporting characters, beautiful keftas, and the hosts two LEAST FAVORITE tropes come together into a story that has all the elements of something fantastic...2021-04-2649 minA Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.017. A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire: Everyone is aroused all the time.ACOFAE Podcast presents: A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire
How excited do you get when the name of a book is said IN THE BOOK!?
Laura Marie and Jessica Marie get pretty excited.
How many times does Laura Marie say " love that" in this episode?
It's a lot.
Come along with Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they jump right in to A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire and discuss how, maybe, “we” have become desensitized to monsters while becoming more accepting of raunchy sex immediately following a battle surrounded by guards who have...2021-04-191h 09A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.016. From Blood and Ash: Everything is rising.ACOFAE Podcast presents: From Blood and Ash
Tropes, tropes, and more tropes!
Special girl doesn't want to be special, he's sworn to protect her, she must be kept pure, he is faster than he should be, she is learning that her religion and society might be wrong, oh and there's a secret dark prince on the loose who wants to kill her....
Rebellion and temperatures are rising as Laura Marie and Jessica Marie dive into a world with monsters that they were not expecting, monsters they kind of were, and a heroine who, refreshingly...2021-04-121h 08A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.014. The Cruel Prince/The Wicked King: Kiss me until I am sick of it.ACOFAE Podcast presents: The Cruel Prince and The Wicked King
The tail, the ears, the eyeliner. We came for Cardan and stayed for Jude. Welcome to Elfhame and the first non SJM fantasy book that Jessica Marie ever read. This is Laura Marie’s favorite series and she gushes about strong women, the allure of power, and the vivid nightmare that is Faerie while Jessica Marie reflects on her growth (this is a re-read for her) about the tail, and the love of a good thigh sheath.
***** No Spoiler Warning included in the audio*****
Tr...2021-03-221h 26A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.013. Tower of Dawn: Fine Chaol, you have my attention now.ACOFAE Podcast presents: Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas
Chaol. Love him or hate him, we all agree that if he’s the only way to get Yrene, then yeah..ok..fine. I guess sure he can come along for the ride. The book no one and at the same time weirdly everyone wanted, it’s Tower of Dawn. We’re on the Southern Continent with the royals and the healers and we are liking it a lot. Plot out of nowhere that will shake the foundation of the other MCs, Laura Marie and Jessica Marie discus...2021-03-151h 19A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.012. Empire of Storms: The world will be saved and remade by the dreamers.ACOFAE Podcast presents: Empire of Storms
We almost titled this episode "Daddy Phantom Hands". IYKYK. The book that Laura Marie can't make herself finish and the book that gave Jessica Marie a taste of what was to come, it's Empire of Storms. The plot comes together and character ships are sailing as we discuss beaches, pirates, the gods, the power, and the REALIZATION that left Jessica Marie speechless.
It was all borrowed time anyway. sobs in fae
Spoiler warnings: The worlds of Sarah J. Maas
Trigger warnings: sex work, substance abuse, sexual assault...2021-03-081h 26A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.008. ACOTAR: A Court of Red Flags and RegretACOFAE Podcast presents: ACOTAR: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas.
Tune in as Jessica Marie looks back at initial reactions for ACOTAR and cringes, Laura Marie comes in hot with page numbers, and editor Sam tries and fails to edit out the number of “likes” being said when the two of us get riled up. We all apologize for that...but not for the swearing. That was necessary.
Spoiler warnings: The worlds of Sarah J. Maas (major Throne of Glass plot reveal at end of episode, if you have not finished Crow...2021-02-081h 03A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.005. Villains: haters gunna hate hate hate hate hate.ACOFAE Podcast presents: A discussion on "villains"
Get heated with Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they learn about the many different ways to describe a villain and discover that men have a monopoly on redemption arcs and women are either jealous, crazy, or irredeemable. Join them as they dissect the vocabulary used to define strong women and lament the fact that the villain is almost always the hottest and most interesting character in the story. If evil….why sexy?
Spoilers and Trigger Warnings: ACOTAR series, Throne of Glass, Six of Crows, Marvel and DC Co...2021-01-181h 01A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.004. ACOWAR and Batty Daddy AzzyACOFAE Podcast presents: ACOWAR: A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas.
Laura Marie and Jessica Marie reflect on A Court of Wings and Ruin and come to the realization that having sex in a war camp probably isn't the best use of your time and that if you just shared plans, thoughts, and feelings 90% of the drama could be avoided. This episode is also the birth of the phrase "Batty Daddy Azzy" so look forward to that never ever going away.
Spoilers and Trigger Warnings: No spoilers outside of ACOTAR series, domestic...2021-01-111h 19A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.003. ACOFAS: Fluff and spice and Nesta's not nice.ACOFAE Podcast presents: ACOFAS: A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
Hate Nesta? Love Nesta? Join hosts Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they trudge though A Court of Frost and Starlight and discuss the dreaded pregnancy kink, what was in the box, and how weird it would be to have sex in the sky while also engaging in pure speculation about the upcoming release of A Court of Silver Flames.
Spoilers and Trigger Warnings: ACOTAR series, The Boys, Doctor Who, 50 Shades of Grey, True Blood, Throne of Glass, Crescent City and...2021-01-041h 08A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.BONUS EPISODE 001: Throne of Glass kickoff: “I am Celaena Sardothien and I am not afraid…”ACOFAE Podcast presents: Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, and Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas.
Join us for a special bonus episode that was recorded moments after Jessica Marie finished reading Assassin's Blade, having already finished Throne of Glass and Crown of Midnight. Emotions are high and theories abound as Laura Marie and Jessica Marie struggle to consistently pronounce the names of people and places featured in this world we have come to love .
Spoiler warnings: The worlds of Sarah J. Maas
Trigger warnings: sex work, substance abuse, sexual assault, domestic/physical...2021-01-041h 13A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.002. Crescent City: From bros and toes to hoes and foes.ACOFAE Podcast presents: Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
Listen to Laura Marie and Jessica Marie discuss Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood with a special focus on found family, female friendship, sexuality, male ego, sacrifice, toxic parential figures, frat guys, and more.
Spoilers: Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood (HOEAB), Shadowhunters series, From Blood and Ash series, ACOTAR series, Crescent City II.
Trigger Warnings: conversations around suicide, excessive substance abuse, and addiction.
Artists mentioned in the episode:
Morgana0anagrom: https://www.instagram...2020-12-281h 21A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.001. Because who doesn't love an awkward elevator pitch...Hosts Laura Marie and Jessica Marie awkwardly introduce themselves and lay the foundation for future episodes by explaining why they read, what they read, and how this has changed throughout the years especially during 2020 quarantine.
Future episodes will have a spoiler and trigger warning immediately after the initial opinion disclaimer. As this is the first episode and all topics are talked about in a general and broad sense the warning is not featured.
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