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Fine PairingsFrankly my dear, I don’t write fanfic - Finale Part 2And so we have come to the final chapter of (6 seasons and) the movie season. This week we found out that each of us could write a couple more 5 star review fanfics… Sincerely, the Fine Pairings Club Editor's Note: During the 3rd fic, we say the name "Elena" when it should be "Elara." Please forgive this random incorrect name usage. - Sour Worm Cocktail - Mix together 1.5oz rum, 1.5oz blue curaçao, 6oz pineapple juice, 2oz orange juice. Add ice and sour worms to curaçao - Fe...2024-05-061h 14

Fine PairingsHere's Looking at You Fics - Finale Part 1Here we find ourselves at the first half of the finale of Season 7! This week we have the first half of our 5 Star Requested Fics. Enjoy the first half! - Infused Twizzler Vodka Lemonade - Infuse vodka with Twizzlers by allowing Twizzlers to marinate in the vodka overnight. Mix infused vodka with lemonade and enjoy! Junior Mint Cinnamon Hot Chocolate Shot - Make hot chocolate. Measure fireball, rumple minze, and amaretto with your heart. Enjoy! - Featured Fics ”John Cena is a Bakudeku Shipper” - GraceFinePairingsPodcast, "Han...2024-04-251h 22

Fine PairingsPart Two for You Glen CocoRaise your hand if you’ve ever been personally victimized by redemption arcs… It's the last regular episode of season seven and Josie returns as host, with an update on the Mean Girls fic from episode 1! - On Thursdays we read fan fiction (boozy version) - Mix together 1.25oz navy strength gin, 0.75 oz green chartreuse, 0.5 oz lime juice, 0.5 oz lemon basil simple syrup, 0.5 oz clementine oleo saccharum, and top with lime seltzer - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve. You can find...2024-04-111h 08

Fine PairingsBarbie My LoverIt's Barbie Bitch. We're having a girls night. We're snuggling on the couch. We're looking into each other's eyes. We're making it awkward for your 16 year old daughter. Don't forget your rollerblades! - Bi-Pride Barbie Cosmo - To a shaker of ice add 1.5oz vodka, 1 oz cranberry juice cocktail, 0.75oz orange liqueur, 0.75 lime juice, 0.5oz blue curacao - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve. You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org! Title: Is Your Mom...2024-04-0538 min

Fine Pairings(Ma)Tricks Your MindTurns out Claire never understood the Matrix. So she took the blue pill and brought something fluffy instead. Trinity is going to make a sweet treat for Neo! - Neo-vardier - Mix 8 ounces of apple cider, 4 ounces of bourbon, 2 ounces of Aperol, and 2 ounces of dry vermouth in a container with ice. Strain and serve your post-matrix cocktail. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve. You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org! Title: Choux Cher Author: Orphan_account _ W...2024-03-2834 min

Fine PairingsUnsinkable DreamsIs a fic still considered crack if it makes you cry? This week we explore the ship of dreams, the Titantic. It too had dreams of it's own, to find it's purpose, to find love. And doesn't love have a funny way of cracking us open to our most vulnerable? - Rose's Last Word - Mix 0.75 oz gin, 0.75 oz green chartreuse, 0.75 lime juice, 0.75 oz rose syrup. Pour into a cold glass and enjoy as you sink into the depths of the ocean. - Want to read this fic for yourself...2024-03-2140 min

Fine PairingsInconceivable BeginningsBefore he ever met Wesley or Princess Buttercup, Inigo Montoya was a hired hand for Vizzini. He was focused solely on his revenge plot, until their ship started to sail for Greenland. - Calimocho - Mix together equal parts red wine and cola soda. Enjoy with friends! - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve. You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org! Title: Unemployed in Greenland Author: miss_pryss _ Want more? Join us on our Patreon! It...2024-03-1441 min

Fine PairingsCrushes are Bigger in (Miss) TexasShe's beauty and she's Grace! And she's brought us a Miss Congeniality fic that will take the crown. FBI Agent Gracie Hart will have a lot to investigate where Miss Texas is involved. - Tubey Thing Shooter - Into a test tube add 1 oz apple vodka, 0.25 oz Midori, and a dash of lime juice - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve. You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org! Title: Once In A Lifetime Author: Heroine_Lestrange _...2024-02-0836 min

Fine PairingsFluff and Other WeaponsEvery club has a secret handshake, and ours is crying when things get fluffy. The Kingsmen are an elite group of operatives with the best skills to take down the villains of the world, but what happens when the villain lies in the palm of your hand? - The Queen's Cocktail - Pour one part gin and two parts Dubonnet into a small wine glass, or chalice. Sink a lemon wheel under two proportionate ice cubes. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve. Y...2024-02-0245 min

Fine PairingsThere’s No Kissing in Baseball3 strikes and you’re out of the closet! Kit Keller has a lot to learn in her new league, both on and off the field. - Rockford Peach Shandy - Mix 1/2 cup lager or light beer, 1/2 cup lemonade, and 1/3 cup "peach slurry" (1/2 cup of peaches, 1 tablespoon of water, 1 teaspoon sugar, blended together) - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve. You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org! Title: Girls Like Her: Nine Moments in the Life of Kit Keller Auth...2024-01-1838 min

Fine PairingsOnce(ler) Bitten, Twice Drunk Now that our New Year resolutions have worn off, we know just what you thneed: Cookies! Just watch out, you may learn just like the Onceler that not all the liquor cooks out of these whiskey cookies. - In a tumbler garnished with chocolate syrup, mix 2 ounces of bourbon and ½ ounce of chocolate liqueur. Add ice. Top with 4-6 dashes coffee bitters and shaved chocolate. Additional add-ins 2 dashes chocolate bitters (optional), 2 dashes orange bitters (optional). Garnish with orange zest. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this au...2024-01-1147 min

Fine PairingsI Put a Spell on You! And Now You’re Mine!It's just a bunch of Hocus Pocus! After the events of the movie, Dani is exploring her new identity as a witch, and her old friend Binx is there to help her along the way. But as she grows her feelings for Binx do as well. - White Witch - Shake together with ice 0.75 oz Cointreau, 0.5 oz lime juice, 0.75 oz gin, 0.75 oz green chartreuse, and 0.25 oz aquafava. Strain and enjoy. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve. You can find this fic on a...2024-01-0440 min

Fine PairingsPut Your Money Where Your Mouth IsGoonies never say die, but they might say...yes? It's getting close to the high school prom and Stef still doesn't have a date. There is however a guy with a big mouth and a big heart that's hoping he can be the answer to that question. - Death by Chocolate - In a blender pour 1 oz vodka, 1 oz coffee liqueur, and 1 oz creme de cacao, then add 2 scoops chocolate ice cream, 2 tbsp chocolate syrup, and 1 cup crushed ice. Blend until smooth. Split between 2 glasses and top with whipped cream and a cherry. - ...2023-12-3034 min

Fine PairingsThe First Cult is the DeepestToday is the Winter Solstice and to celebrate we're going to take a little trip to the warmer climes of Midsommar. Grace brings a fanfic that follows the characters of Midsommar through the rest of their lives and just a warning....it gets DEEP. - Midsommar Love - Mix 1.5 oz aquavit, 0.5 oz elderflower liquor, 0.5 oz lemon juice, and 1.5 oz lemonade. To create a love potion, drop in a touch of grenadine - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve. You can find this fic o...2023-12-2143 min

Fine PairingsFine Au Pair-ingsThis week Claire brings a Parent Trap fic, where Chessy and Meredith dance around their attraction for each other. - Starting with a ready-made margarita mix (with the alcohol) add rhubarb syrup and lime to taste. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve. You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org! Title: the nanny trap Author: sonatine Notes: zeldasabel.com _ Want more? Join us on our Patreon! It's 18+ so you can't search for u...2023-12-1448 min

Fine PairingsStick to the Status QuoWe're all in this together! And we know that Chad and Ryan need to have a serious conversation when they reconnect at the High School (Not a Musical) Reunion. This may be the start of something new. - Wildcat 08 - Mix 1 oz gin, 0.5 oz simple syrup, 0.5 oz lemon juice, 1/2 cup raspberry lemonade, and 1/2 cup champagne into a glass. Serve and remember the good old days. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve. You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org! Title: H...2023-12-0741 min

Fine PairingsA Foot Popping QuestionShut up! We're doing a Princess Diaries episode. Princess Mia Thermopolis is in a bit of a pickle, she needs a husband to be queen. Nicholas Devereaux wants to get out from under the thumb of his uncle. Perhaps a proposal could be drafted... - Add 1.5 oz gin, 1/2 oz St-Germain, 3/4 oz lemon juice, 3/4 oz simple syrup, and a bar spoon of fresh pear puree to an ice-filled shaker and shake until chilled. Double-strain into a coupe glass. Top with a splash of Champagne and garnish with a fresh slice of pear. - 2023-11-3045 min

Fine PairingsTell Me About It, StudYou better shape up, 'cause I need a man. And our episode is set in Grease! This week Grace brings a fic from Danny's POV. He's starting at a new school and with that comes a new identity, new friends, and new leather jackets. - Greased Lightning - Add 1.5 oz spiced rum into a chilled glass and top with root beer. Top with one scoop of vanilla ice cream and sprinkle with cayenne pepper. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve. Y...2023-11-2342 min

Fine PairingsCaught On Top (Gun)It's time to buzz the tower because Claire brought a Top Gun fanfic! Is anyone surprised? No. Rooster and Hangman are caught with their pants down...by none other than Maverick. - Empennage - Into a chilled glass add 2 oz whiskey, 2 oz Budweiser, and top with 2 oz of ginger beer. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve. You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org! Title: people like us. Author: Skyuni123 _ Want more? Jo...2023-11-1644 min

Fine PairingsStop Trying to Make Fanfic HappenGet in loser, we're launching season seven! It's the first episode of season seven and Josie joins as host, with her offering: A Mean Girls Fanfic! - On Wednesdays, We Drink Pink - Mix together 1 oz tequila blanco, 1 oz grapefruit simple syrup, 1 oz grapefruit juice, 0.25 oz Aperol, and 2 dashes Peychaud's bitters; On Thursdays, We Read Fanfiction - 2.5 oz lemon basil simple syrup, 6 oz tonic water - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve. You can find this fic on archiveofourown.o...2023-11-091h 23

Fine PairingsMy Niche Fandom: Red QueenThe first installation of My Niche Fandom! Bonus episodes where we overexplain a less-known fandom we're a part of so we can read a fic in which almost none of it matters. This week, Josie gives us the book series that reignited her love of reading fantasy: Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard! - Bloody Mare: 1.5 oz vodka, 4 oz tomato juice, .25 oz lemon juice, .2 oz lime juice, .25oz Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 spice mix (2 parts garlic powder, 2 parts garlic salt, 1 part cayenne pepper, 1/3 part paprika), 1/2 tsp creamy horseradish, 1/2 tsp hot sauce of your choice - Recipe cr...2023-08-241h 13

Fine PairingsTroll or True: My ImmortalBonus Episode Alert! Let's scroll back to 2006 and dust off our eyeliner pencils, it's time to dive in to...My Immortal. Was it written as a troll fic or written in earnest? We're also launching our Discord page! Come on over and hang out! - A shot of Sambuca & a Raven Cocktail - 3/4 oz lemon juice, 3/4 oz simple syrup, 1/2 oz blackberry puree, and 1.5 oz blueberry vodka - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve. You can find this fic on tumblr.com or archiveofourown.org 2023-06-151h 28

Fine PairingsMidnight Memories of Not a True FanBonus Episode Alert! "You and me got a whole lot of history" - One Direction, and this week we're walking down memory lane and reading some fics from Claire's time on tumblr as a One Direction preference and imagine fanfic writer. Don't mind Claire as she tries to not melt into a puddle of vulnerability. We're also launching our Discord page! Come on over and hang out! - Black Cherry Whiskey Sour - Mix together 2 oz whiskey, 1 oz lemon juice, 1/2 oz simple syrup, 1/2 oz black cherry juice, and then top with 2 oz seltzer ...2023-04-271h 22

Fine PairingsDeluxe Redux - Finale Part DeuxAs a final goodbye to season 6, the whole posse is together to read their 500-word fanfics requested by 5-star reviewers. Grace, Claire, and Josie got a long one for you folks! - A redo of Victory Viniq (S4, episode 69): To a pitcher add 2 cups Moscato, 2 cups lemonade, 2 cups vodka, 2 cups sprite, and a carton of Raspberries. This mixture will sit in the fridge for 2 hours to allow the raspberries to infuse into the drink. Add shimmer before serving. - Featured Fics "Talking Loud, Not Saying Much" - A Beca/C...2022-12-151h 46

Fine PairingsAdieu to Redux - Finale Part 1We've had such a wonderful season but all good things must come to an end! This week Grace and Claire are writing 500-word fanfics requested by 5-star reviewers. - Cherry Popper - 3/4 oz black cherry juice, 1/2 oz lemon juice, 1/2 oz simple syrup, 1/4 oz grenadine, 1 oz gin, and topped with champagne - Featured Fics "The Secret Life of Emmett Cullen" - Emmett Cullen's perspective in Forks by Claire "More Like NCIYES Amiright Ladies??" - An NCIS fanfic with Tony Dinozzo/ Kate Todd by Grace "Homecoming Dance"...2022-12-0849 min

Fine PairingsTiming is EverythingThe timers counting down until the members of Brooklyn 99 meet their soulmates isn't the only countdown...this is the last regular episode of the season! Amy Santiago missed the moment her timer went off during a hostage situation...will she ever figure out who it is? - 4 Ingredient Moscow Hot Chocolate: 1 oz vanilla vodka, 0.75 oz amaretto liquor, 1 tbsp hot chocolate mix, 4 oz milk (hot) - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve. You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org Title: you c...2022-12-0153 min

Fine PairingsGrooms and PrejudicePour yourself a drink and get ready for the ball. This week Grace brings a Regency AU fic for Yuri!!! on Ice. - Spilled Tea: To a cup of tea (Grace used ginger tea) add 1.5 oz bourbon, a dash of orange bitters, a squeeze of orange juice, and then top with a fresh slice of orange. Enjoy while gossiping. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve. You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org Title: country dances, country boys A...2022-11-2446 min

Fine PairingsA Diamond in a Rough TimeThis week we process some emotions (and viruses) through a Steven's Universe fic! Lockdown affected everyone, even the characters who can't get sick...like the Gems and Steven. Enjoy these drabbles! - A Blue Lagoon: Into a shaker of ice mix 1.5 oz vodka, 1.5 oz blue curacao, 4 oz lemonade, and a splash of lime juice. Pour into a glass with fresh ice and enjoy! - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve. You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org Title: Quarantine 2022-11-1743 min

Fine PairingsBlink Twice for YesDon't worry this won't be covered on the final, but this fic is required reading. Grace brings a Great Gatsby fic where Nick misunderstands just what Gatsby's intentions are. - A Great Gatsby Cocktail: Mix together 1 part vodka, 1 part Lillet blanc, and 2 parts grapefruit juice. Pour over ice and enjoy! - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve. You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org Title: Steak, Cabernet, and the Blindingly Obvious Author: ConvenientAlias And join us o...2022-11-1044 min

Fine PairingsA Slice of DebateIn life, there are many great debates, but none so divisive as this one: Pie vs Cake. Pull up a chair and grab a plate, it's time to dive into this Bob's Burger fic. - Pecan Pie Cocktail: Mix together 1 oz vodka, 2 oz Kahlua, and 3 oz pecan creamer. To make the creamer blend 1 cup almond milk, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp pecans. Once blended smooth, strain thru cheesecloth and store in an airtight container. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve. You ca...2022-11-0350 min

Fine PairingsAmityville Owl HouseCelebrate the last couple days of spooky season with a ghost hunt with the teens from the Hexside School of Magic and Demonics. The teens of Owl House are diving into a ghost hunt! - The Green-Haired Ghost: Mix together 2 oz Gin, 0.75 oz Green Chartreuse, 0.25 oz Simple syrup, and 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice. Serve up while telling a ghost story. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve. You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org Title: The Peculiar Case of the H...2022-10-2753 min

Fine PairingsBlood is Thicker than WaterIn honor of the spooky season, we are revisiting the horror prompt. This week Claire brings a What We Do In the Shadows fic that gives a peek into the life of the familiars before Guillermo. - Blood of the Familiar: In a shaker filled with ice add 2 oz white rum, 3/4 oz peach schnapps, 3 oz black cherry juice, and 2 teaspoons grenadine. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with black cherries - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve. You can find this fic o...2022-10-2046 min

Fine PairingsReady for AbductionAliens have kidnapped the sexiest man alive, Bruce Wayne, and Superman is on the case to rescue him! Welcome to the redo "alien abduction" tag and our 100th episode! - The Superfan: Mix together 1.5 oz blueberry vodka, 1 oz blue curacao, and 1oz lemon juice. Carefully pour 1.5 oz cherry liquor on the back of a spoon to layer it on the bottom of the glass. Admire the colors separately, and then add ice and mix the colors together because that's what fanfic is - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give t...2022-10-1339 min

Fine PairingsParole ProposalThis week Claire brings a "love at first sight" fic for her Fast Burn submission. Join Bilbo and the Dwarves of Middle Earth as they try to get themselves out of a tricky spot with a little...fake engagement. - Will You Marry Mead : Mix together 3 parts a Pale Ale of your choice to 1 part Mead in a chilled glass. Enjoy! - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve. You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org Title: Play Along! A...2022-10-0642 min

Fine PairingsA Lesson on CapesWhat's the most important class at superhero school? Fashion. Edna Mode is on the case to review the work of the students of My Hero Academia. - No Capes! Sour: In a shaker of ice add 2 oz. gin, 1 oz. blackberry lavender syrup, 1/4 oz. lemon juice, and either 1.5 teaspoon of aquafaba or 1/2 egg white. Shake until cold and frothy and strain into a glass with fresh ice. To make blackberry lavender syrup: Mix together 1.5 cups water, 1 cup blackberries, and 1/8 cup lavender. Simmer for about 20 min. Strain and add equal weight sugar. - 2022-09-2944 min

Fine PairingsStranger KaraokeTime to warm up your vocal cords, because this week is a song fic! Claire brings a Stranger Things fic where we learn just what song would snap Steve out of Vecna's mind trap. And if you need something to break Vecna’s curse here’s some music to get you home - Vecna Spritzer: Marinate (at least 30 min, up to 4 hrs) 1 lemon and 1 cup strawberries in a pitcher with 12 oz vodka, 3 oz simple syrup, and 3 oz unsweetened cranberry juice. Pour 3 oz of mix into a glass with ice, and top with soda wate...2022-09-2241 min

Fine PairingsFix It Managed!Messers Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs, purveyors of aids to magical Mischief-Makers are proud to present...a fix-it fic! This week Grace brings a Maurader fic that will rewrite what happened the night He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named showed up at the Potter's cottage. - Dark and Stormy Butter Beer: Mix together 2 oz dark rum, 0.5 oz lemon juice, 0.5 oz butterscotch liquor, and top with ginger beer - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve. You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org Title: If I Could F...2022-09-1552 min

Fine PairingsSix of Seasons: Shadow and BladesWelcome to season six baby! Josie is bringing in a hot one with a Kaz Brekker slash Inej Ghafa fic. It's the Grishaverse!! - Kopstoot: Requires 1.5 oz dutch gin and 1 dutch pilsner. Instructions: Shoot the gin (preferably in a traditional dutch tulip glass so you can slurp the top bit of the gin without using your hands) and immediately chase with a sip of beer - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve. You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org 2022-09-081h 12

Fine PairingsAfter 3: The Return of InsanityBonus Episode Alert! You've seen the title, you know what you're getting into. So let me take this moment to lift a glass in celebration of 3 years of Fine Pairings. We're glad that you've decided to join us on this weird little corner of the internet. We've laughed, Claire's cried, and we've learned about mixing cocktails and audio levels along the way. It is a delight to share fics from all the wonderful creators online, and we hope that we've shown everyone the true ART that can happen in the fandom space. Here's to the future, SALUTE!2022-08-182h 07

Fine PairingsEpisodeNotFound: A Dream WaveBonus Episode Alert! Sometimes, all I think about is you, Late nights in the middle of June...Josie has brought her latest hyper fixation: Minecraft Youtubers. This week we dive into a GeorgeNotFound X Dream fanfic. - DreamsicleNotFound: To a chilled glass add 1.75 oz vodka, 1 oz triple sec, 4 oz fresh orange juice, 3 oz cream soda, and 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream Jalepeno pickleback - 1.75oz tequila blanco in one shot glass and 1.75 oz jalepeno brine in the other - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author t...2022-06-231h 13

Fine PairingsRed, White, and Royal RageBonus Episode Alert! With so many bonus episodes, can we really say we're on a break? But that is not the question we are answering today! Today we are reading a fic the internet claims is the origin of the novel "Red, White, and Royal Blue" by Casey McQuiston, guess we'll just see about that... And the link to the Reddit thread is here - Tequila Bramble: Into a glass with ice add 1.5 oz gold tequila, 1 oz lemon juice, 1 tsp simple syrup, and 0.5 oz blackberry liquor. Sip with friends as you d...2022-06-091h 28

Fine PairingsIs it me? Am I the Dramione?Bonus Episode Alert! Indulge yourself with this enemies-to-lovers fic starring Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy. We're many years past the battle of Hogwarts and Draco has been assigned as Hermione's protection...shenanigans shall ensue. - The Rose & Thorn Thorn - Pour into a shot glass 0.75 oz Green Chartreuse and 0.75 oz scotch. Take your shot like an Auror, before the Rose. Rose - In a shaker of ice add 1 oz gin, 1 oz Lillet Blanc, 0.75 oz lemon juice, 0.75 oz rose simple syrup, and 2 dashes of Peychaud's bitters. Pour into a chilled...2022-05-051h 20

Fine PairingsBoulevardier of Broken Dreams - Finale Part 2And so it has come at last...the last episode of season 5. Indulge yourself in these original fics written by Grace and Claire for our 5 star reviews. - Boulevardier - Stir together 1.25 oz bourbon, 1 oz Campari, 1 oz lillet blanc, a dash of orange bitters, and a dash of sugar to taste. - Want to read these fics for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find these fics in our collection on archiveofourown.org And join us on our Patreon! It's 18+ so you can't search us, b...2022-02-1753 min

Fine PairingsLuck be a (Pink) Lady - Finale Part 1Welcome to the first episode of the finale of Season 5! This week we are readying recommendations sent in by listeners, and one very special fic starring Claire and Grace. - Pink Lady: In a shaker with ice shake together 1.5 oz gin, 1 oz lemon juice, 1.5 oz pineapple juice, and 0.5 oz grenadine. - Want to read these fics for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find these fics on archiveofourown.org Title: Courtship Ritual, Author: cupidsbow Title: Roost, Author: almassi Title: Harry's Revenge, A...2022-02-101h 04

Fine PairingsOnly River remembers Doctor...Who?Amnesia and the running joke on Doctor Who (Doctor...who?) go hand in hand. This week Grace brings fic where the Thirteenth Doctor has lost her memories, all except for one....River Song. Join us next week for the first of 2 finale episodes to Season 5! - Aviation - In a shaker of ice combine 2 oz gin, 1/2 oz marachino liquor, 1/4 oz creme de violette, and 3/4 oz lemon juice. Shake well and strain into a glass. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? Y...2022-02-0341 min

Fine PairingsHundred Quid to LoversWould you kiss your crush for $100? Of course you would, that doesn't even make sense. Though maybe if your crush was your childhood friend you wouldn't be sure they felt the same way....This Arthur/Merlin fic is sure to pull the sword out of your heart of stone, bet or no bet. - Sword in the Stone Fruit: To a shaker of ice add 3 oz whiskey, 2 oz lemon juice, 2 oz apricot juice, and 1 tbsp of aquafaba. Shake until chilled and frothy, then pour into a glass with fresh ice. Garnish with apricot. Enjoy! 2022-01-2750 min

Fine PairingsI (Haikyuu!!) DoPrepare to be overwhelmed with fluff, this episode is a 5 plus 1 fic. Which means you'll receive 5 proposals from Daishi to Suga (from the manga Haikyuu!!) for the price of one! - Cassis Orange Mai Tai: In a shaker full of ice mix together 1.5 oz white rum, 3/4 oz currant liquor, 3/4 oz orange juice,1/2 oz orgeat. Pour into a glass with fresh ice and float 1/2 oz dark rum on top. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org T...2022-01-2048 min

Fine PairingsTurn the Hurt/Comfort to ElevenWho knows why it took us so long to get to this fandom: Doctor Who. Grace and Claire both have a history with Doctor Who so it was only a matter of time...please enjoy this week's fic where Eleven processes some Rose Tyler based feelings in this Hurt/Comfort. - Sonic Rickey: To a cold glass add 2 oz gin and then squeeze in a half of a lime, drop used lime wedge into glass. Top with 2 oz orange and 2 oz club soda, and mix carefully. Top with ice. - Want t...2022-01-1342 min

Fine PairingsBed Sharing in a StormThe endless debate at Fine Pairings headquarters is whether "huddling for warmth" is the same concept of "bed sharing" or "only one bed". This week you be the judge as Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy cuddle up after a storm. - Mint Julep: In a glass filled with crushed ice add 2 ounces mint syrup and 2 ounces bourbon. Enjoy while cuddled in bed. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org Title: The Storm Before the Calm, A...2022-01-0636 min

Fine PairingsCarry On Into the New YearShould auld enemies be forgot and never brought to mind? Or should you kiss them as you ring in the New Year? Simon Snow and Baz Pitch from Carry On are about to find out... - Champagne Martini: Mix together 1.5 oz sweet vermouth and 0.5 oz lemon juice in a martini glass. Pop the bubbly and top with Prosecco. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org Title: Midnight Sparks, Author: annabellelux And join us o...2021-12-3040 min

Fine PairingsF(Ph)ake Dating in the F(Ph)andom'Tis the season to read Gone Girl! At least if you're Grace. But this week Grace blends in some fake dating by adding in YouTubers Dan Howell and Phil Lester to the mix. Happy Holidays! - Dan Queer-y Daquiri: Blend together 2 oz blue curaçao, 1 oz white rum, 2 oz pineapple juice, and 1/2 ounce simple syrup. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org Title: Neptune and Venus, Author: justhavesex And join us on our Pa...2021-12-2346 min

Fine PairingsThere‘s No Place like Space for the HolidaysSpace...the fanfic frontier. This week Claire brings a Star Trek fic that mixes Mutual Pining and a Tom Collins. Kirk and Spock have never made chess sound quite so...sexy. - Tom Cranberry: Add 1.5 oz gin, 0.5 oz simple syrup, 1 oz cranberry juice, and a twist of lime to a glass. Top with ice and 2 oz club soda and stir. Garnish and enjoy with your crush over a game of chess. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find this fic o...2021-12-1643 min

Fine PairingsPaint Me Like One Of Your BTS BoysThis week Grace is pulling her trope from history...Renaissance. Join us as the BTS boys get cozy with the muse. - Negroni Sbagliado: Pour 1 1/2 ounces sweet vermouth, 1 1/2 ounces Campari, and 1 1/2 ounces Prosecco into a glass with ice and enjoy! - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org Title: Set in Oil Paints, Author: flitter And join us on our Patreon! It's 18+ so you can't search us, but use our link to find us ww...2021-12-0943 min

Fine PairingsParks and Wrecked: Only One BedThe holidays can be very transit heavy: planes, trains, and automobiles. And while that is also a very humorous John Candy and Steve Martin movie (1987), today our fanfic eyes are trained on one in particular. It's 1948 and women aren't allowed to do much without permission from a man in their life. That won't stop Leslie Knope from her mission west, even if it means sharing a bed a bed with one Ben Wyatt in a tiny train compartment. - Gim(let) me S'more - Combine 2 oz gin, 1.25 oz White Chocolate Liqueur, 0.5 oz lime juice, and 2...2021-12-0259 min

Fine PairingsUnder my Umbrella, ella, ellaThis week Grace brings an "enemies to lovers" fic paired with a Moscow Mule. Prepare yourself to feel the angst of the first chair violin in the Orchestra between Helen and Vanya. - Moscow Mule - Squeeze 1/2 oz lime juice into a copper mug (or a Collins glass). Add ice cubes, then pour in the 2 oz vodka and fill with cold ginger beer (approx. 6 oz). Stir and then serve to your enemy...or perhaps your lover. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? Y...2021-11-2544 min

Fine PairingsStranger (Things) than Fic-tionWelcome to the first regular episode of the season! The fanfic gods decreed that Claire pair "Fake Dating" with a margarita, and that has manifest into a Stranger Things, college au, fake dating pairing between Steve and Billy. And guess what? They're ROOMMATES! - Lemon Drop Margarita - In a shaker of ice add 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/4 cup sugar syrup, 2 ounces Tequila, 1 ounces Limoncello lemon liqueur. Pour into a glass with a salted rim, garnish with a lemon and enjoy! - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudo...2021-11-1852 min

Fine PairingsDeep Dive the (Vampire) Diaries - Part 2Enjoy Part 2 of our season 5 kick off, where we get to the fic! - Shot of Bourbon - preferably Brother's Bond but any bourbon will do Corpse Reviver - Coat the bottom of your glass with 2 dashes of absinthe. In a shaker with ice, combine 1 oz gin, 0.75 oz Cointreau, 0.75 oz lemon juice, 0.5 oz sweet vermouth, 0.25 oz dry vermouth. Strain into your glass and prepare to be revived. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find this fic on archiveofourown.o...2021-11-1544 min

Fine PairingsDeep Dive the (Vampire) Diaries - Part 1Welcome back to Season 5!! For our kick off our editor Josie returns to educate us all on the Vampire Diaries Part 2 up on 11/15/21! - Shot of Bourbon - preferably Brother's Bond but any bourbon will do Corpse Reviver - Coat the bottom of your glass with 2 dashes of absinthe. In a shaker with ice, combine 1 oz gin, 0.75 oz Cointreau, 0.75 oz lemon juice, 0.5 oz sweet vermouth, 0.25 oz dry vermouth. Strain into your glass and prepare to be revived. - And join us on our Patreon! It's 18+ so you c...2021-11-111h 16

Fine PairingsSeason 4 Finale: Five Star RequestsGet ready for a wild ride! Thanks for the 5 Star reviews!! Written by Claire - "Hungry like a Wolf" - Witcher x Orange is the New Black Written by Grace - “Your Fondness Grows” - Stardew Valley Meme fic Written by Claire - "Dig Up Some Feelings" - Harry Potter pining after Cedric Written by Grace - “Choke Me Like You Hate Me but You Love Me” - A fic that ends with "choke me stranger" Written by Claire - "There's Always Space in the Nook" - Tom and Red from...2021-08-261h 11

Fine PairingsFic Recs: The Harry Potter, Twilight, and Percy Jackson Congressional HearingSeason 4 is coming to an end, but not before a whole host of fics to share! This is the first part of our ever-unpredictable 2 part season finale. Claire brings Grace a blast from their past to drink while reading our listener recommendations. Grace reads a crack fic written by listener Alex about Harry Potter and Edward Cullen as park rangers. While Claire reads congressional fanfiction based on the January 6th insurrection and our queen AOC (CW to listeners who might be sensitive to this), and they bring it home with a fic started by listener...2021-08-191h 05

Fine PairingsDance Shrek-y DanceFor this antepenultimate episode to season 4 Claire brings Grace one of her favorite things: a crack fic. This episode stars a surprising mix of characters, including....Shrek and David Bowie. - Ziggy Stardust - Start by mixing 2 oz of fruit punch juice with 1 oz vodka in a decorative glass. Using a funnel, carefully pour 1 oz blue curaçao into the bottom of the glass to create your layers. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org Ti...2021-08-1237 min

Fine PairingsHold my hand if it gets scaryThis week Grace brings a Clarke/Lexa fic from the show The 100. It's filled with all the teenage angst of taking your crush to see a horror movie marathon....when you know they hate scary movies. - Horror Movie Marathon Rail - The perfect drink to sneak in (Not that you would *wink*) Mix together 1.5 oz of vodka of your choice, 0.5 oz grenadine, and then top with coke and enjoy! - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find this fic on ar...2021-08-0547 min

Fine PairingsGoing for GoldContent Warning: This episode a little...spicier than our other episodes. Not as spicy as the patreon but it's definitely got a little heat. This week's episode Claire brings a spicy paired skating fic starring Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir. - Gold Medal - Mix together 1.5 oz goldschlagar (cinnamon schnapps), 1.5 oz dark rum, and 0.25 oz lemon juice. Stick the landing with 2 dashes orange bitters to your cocktail and enjoy! - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find this fic on...2021-07-2950 min

Fine PairingsHoop There It IsEverybody get up it's time to slam now, We got a real jam goin' down, Welcome to the Space Jam, Here's your chance do your dance at the Space Jam! This week we have a Lola Bunny/Judy Hopps crossover fic! After the big game comes a big victory celebration... - Victory Viniq - Mix together 1 oz blueberry vodka, 1 oz blue curacao, top with Moscato or prosecco, add pearl dust for shimmer. Enjoy while dancing to the Space Jam theme song by Quad City DJ's (Claire will be dancing to Tootsie Roll by 69...2021-07-2236 min

Fine PairingsWanna be on Top...Model?Tyra Banks would be rooting for every single one of these Star Wars sequel trilogy characters. But who will be crowned the Resistance's Next Top Model? - Ty-Roni Banks - Mix together 1 oz gin, 1 oz campari, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and garnish with an orange peel. Post episode justification for Ty-Roni Banks by Claire - 1) It's a great pun, 2) Campari is red like one of the suns on Tatooine, 3) Gin sounds like Jyn, the rebel fighter that famously helped blow up the Death Star, 4) Sweet Vermouth sounds like Summa-Verminoth, the multi-tentacled monster that once...2021-07-1544 min

Fine PairingsSomething Wicked This Way ComesInto the unknown!!! Oh wait...wrong Idina Menzel solo. This week we're getting...WICKED! - Ozmopolitan: In a shaker full of ice, mix together 1.5 oz apple vodka, 0.75 oz midori, 0.75 oz lemon juice, 0.75 oz lime juice - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find this fic on LiveJournal.com Title: Like You Mean It, Author: fromthechaos - Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction. Where we pair ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd li...2021-07-0835 min

Fine PairingsTake a Chance on Me, WitcherMamma mia, here I go again. My, my, how can I resist you? Almost everyone has a favorite comfort musical, and Claire's happens to be Mamma Mia! This week blends Mamma Mia with another pandemic regular for Claire...The Witcher. Toss a coin to your sommelier! - Sex on the Greek - Mix together 1 oz ouzo, 0.5 amaretto, 0.5 lemon juice, 1 oz cream of coconut, 2 oz orange juice. Enjoy while pretending you're Meryl Streep on Kalokairi. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can f...2021-07-0143 min

Fine PairingsLife in the FastburnThey said it couldn't be done. They said that a "Fastburn" (the opposite of a slow burn) didn't exist. Luckily Grace is chaotic enough that she can find the unfindable on the internet. This week she brings a time traveling Naruto fanfic set in a dinner. Enjoy! - Sidecar: Add 2 oz brandy (cognac), 1 oz orange liquor, and 0.75 oz lemon juice into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a glass and garnish with a curl of an orange peel. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give t...2021-06-2436 min

Fine PairingsLove Actually is...a Teen WolfWe're back with a MTV favorite: Teen Wolf! This week's episode Claire brings Grace a Sterek fic (Derek Hale/ Stiles Stilinski). Neither have ever seen the show beyond the second hand information Claire has gleaned from the tumblr posts she's seen for years. Maybe this Vice President/Secret Service fic will be just the thing to make her add it to her watchlist. - Full Moon - Mix together 1.5 oz hot water, 1 oz orange liqueur (we used triple sec), 1 oz amaretto, 1 oz honey, and 0.5 oz lemon juice. Pour into glass mug and enjoy! ...2021-06-1748 min

Fine PairingsNever on a School NightBack in the middle school years Grace and Claire developed matching crushes on Cole and Dylan Sprouse. Some fascinations never die, but age like a fine liquor in a wine cellar. Only to be cracked open years later when careers take on fewer twin shenanigans. This week's shenanigans we dive into...Riverdale! - Gargoyle Blood Punch: Mix together equal parts 151 rum, currant vodka, whiskey, cranberry juice, add red punch koolaid and sugar to taste. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? Y...2021-06-1040 min

Fine PairingsPraised BeTW/CW: Non Con - Unfortunately the nature of Handmaids Tale is...the nonconsensual nature of Gilead. This fic isn't as explicit as many other fics could be, but this is your warning up front. If you don't like Handmaids Tale this might not be the episode for you. This fic is also a crossover with Game of Thrones, so be prepared to listen to Claire reexplain the plot and characters of GoT to Grace. Enjoy! - Pairing: Blessed be the fruit - Mix together 1 ounce pomegranate juice, 1 ounce aperol (or orange juice), 4...2021-06-0341 min

Fine PairingsHaunting Me, Haunting YouThis week Grace brings an Alina/Darkling fic from the Grishaverse. Spoiler: we recorded this before we watched the Shadowhunter show on Netflix, so be prepared to listen us stumble along blindly. Second Spoiler: No promises we'll ever not be ourselves and seem like we're stumbling along blindly even when we think we aren't. - Pairing: Darklina - Mix together 1.5 oz vodka, 1.5 oz grape schnapps, splash of lemon juice, splash of sprite - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? Y...2021-05-2744 min

Fine PairingsDead Men Tell No TalesFine Pairings is back with Season 4 babeeeee. To kick things off we have a special guest, our editor Josie, bringing us a Malec (Magnus X Alec) fic from the Shadowhunters Universe, crossed with Pirates of the Caribbean. And if you want more Malec...join us over at our patreon (link below) to get something a little smuttier... - Pairings: The Pirate's Treasure - 0.75 oz Goldschläger Cinnamon Schnapps, 0.75 oz spiced rum, take a shot. The Shipwreck - Mix together 1.75 oz dark rum, 1 oz grapefruit simple syrup, 0.5 ounce lillet blanc, 0.50 oz lime juice, enjoy m...2021-05-261h 04

Fine PairingsFanfic 101This week we have a bonus episode interviewing fellow podcaster Maryam Azadi. Our conversation with Maryam is a crash course in fanfic and our thoughts on the world of fandom! Nowadays Maryam is an improv teacher/performer and part-time school teacher. Her drink of choice is a cream liquor mixed into a milk or hot chocolate. You can follow Maryam on Instagram @maryam_azadi Season 4 will return May 5th, 2021! - Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction. Where we pair ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd l...2021-05-0653 min

Fine PairingsStuck in the Suez With YouBonus episode alert! We interrupt this between seasons break to bring you: Evergiven X Suez. It's not every day that a global crisis launches 1000 ships and fics into the world, so please enjoy some rapid fire, hot off the press, fics with Grace, Claire, and Josie! - Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction. Where we pair ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd like to share? Email us at FinePairingsPodcast@gmail.com Remember to follow us on Tiktok, Tumblr, and Instagram @Finepairingspodcast and on Twitter @Finepairingspod...2021-04-0849 min

Fine PairingsSeason 3 Finale: Five Star SubmissionsThe long promised rewards for leaving 5 star reviews: the chance to have Grace and Claire write you a personalized fanfic! This week Claire wrote a fanfic for one gardengoth: A sweet little fanfic about One Direction in the future...While Grace brings in a Buffy the Vampire Slayer Roller Derby AU. But wait! The season may be over, but more is always in the works! Watch this space for more bonus episodes and the launch of season 4, and remember...if you submit a 5 star review you can always request for a fanfic all your own! ...2021-03-0438 min

Fine PairingsFic Recs: You, She(Ra), and...Bob RossAll good things must come to an end, including season 3. This is part one of our two part season finale which is a selection of fic recs submitted by listeners! This week Claire will read a Bob Ross X Reader fic, while Grace takes a turn for the dramatic and will read a She-Ra hurt comfort fic that will make you feel all the feels. - Pairing: Long Island Ice Tea - Equal parts vodka, rum, tequila, gin, triple sec, simple syrup, lemon juice, top with cola. Enjoy your cultured drink with ice. ...2021-02-251h 01

Fine PairingsStar Trek - The Fanfic FrontierLet us venture, dear children, deep into the cellar and dust off a bottle of vintage fanfic. The year was 1967 before we had landed on the moon, but much like the Sputnik satellite...fanzines (fan magazines) were circling the globe. - Pairing: Trekkie - Pour 1 tsp water, 2 tsp simple syrup, and 2 dashes of bitters in a glass. Stir to combine, then top with ice. Pour blended whiskey over the ice and garnish with one cherry, one blueberry, and one lemon rind. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this a...2021-02-1851 min

Fine Pairings50 Shades of ScarletThis week's prompt comes from a high school reading list: The Scarlet Letter. You won't need to brush up on your SparkNotes, this is a troll-y fic where Hester isn't the only one that will be accused of adultry. - Pairing: Dirty Banana - Blend together 1 banana, 2 oz rum, 1/2 oz Kahlua, and 2 oz milk - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find this fic on fanfiction.net Title: 50 Shades of Scarlet, Author: PraedaMala - Fine Pairings Podcast...2021-02-1148 min

Fine PairingsSparks Fly in 5th HarmonyTo get us in the mood for Valentine's Day Grace explores the AO3 tag "Soul Mate Marks" and finds an RPF fic starring the girls of 5th Harmony. - Pairing: Cuba Libre - In a glass filled with ice mix together 1.5 oz rum, juice of half a lime, and then top with coke. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org Title: Sparks Fly Whenever You Smile, Author: korra_sato - Fine Pa...2021-02-0442 min

Fine PairingsA Little Inception Between FriendsDo you remember Inception? Claire didn't, so she re-watched it. 2010 was a wild year for movies. This weeks pairing is between Arthur (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and Eames (Tom Hardy) and is much easier to understand the pining between them than it is to understand the complexities of dream architecture. - Pairing: PINE-apple SCREW-driver - A simple drink for a complex movie. Pour 1.5 oz of vodka into a highball glass filled with ice and top with pineapple juice. Garnish with cherries. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the k...2021-01-2835 min

Fine PairingsInterview with a VampireThis week's episode Grace brings Claire a fanfic from an animated series: Adventure Time. Princess Bubblegum gets the scientist opportunity of a lifetime, a chance to speak with her specimen. And this specimen...is pretty damn cute for a vampire. - Pairing: Bubblegum Blush - Mix together 3 oz kinky vodka, a dash of grenadine, a dash of bitters, top with 7-up/sprite, garnish with strawberries or cherries - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org Title: I...2021-01-2137 min

Fine Pairings50 Shades of DenimThis fic was sent to us after Claire failed to find a RPF sports fanfiction....Turns out she just didn't try hard enough and was intimidated by not knowing a lot about hockey. But some tales are universal and can be universally enjoyed. This week's episode is the story of a traveling pair of joots (jean boots) and the luck it brings to each athlete. - Pairing: Jocktail (jean cocktail) - 1 oz peach schnapps, 1 oz blue curacao, 2 oz white rum, sprite. To be enjoyed while wearing denim head to toe. - W...2021-01-1443 min

Fine PairingsLips of an AngelInspiration can come from anywhere: a song, another fandom, or maybe just an intrusive thought. This week Grace brings Claire a Lord of the Rings fic that is inspired by the song "Lips of an Angel" by Hinder. Yes, there will be passionate singing. - Pairing: Miruvor Cocktail - Mix together 0.5 oz honey cinnamon simple syrup, 1.5 oz vodka, 0.5 oz elderflower liquor, dash of lemon juice in a shaker of ice. Pour in a crystal glass and try not to call your ex. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give t...2021-01-0733 min

Fine PairingsBears, Beets...New Years Eve Fallen AngelsWe did it, kids! The new year is upon us and we deserve to comfort ourselves with some familiar fandoms: a crossover episode between The Office and Supernatural. Find out who's getting kissed when the ball drops. - Pairing: Fallen Angel - Mix together 3/4 oz gin, 3/4 oz triple sec, 1 oz cream, and a splash of grenadine. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org Title: Baby Don't Run (When the Time Comes), Author: youaresunlight ...2020-12-3137 min

Fine PairingsA Drag Race for ChristmasOur Christmas present to you is another episode! This week our editor Josie joins Grace and Claire to listen to a RuPaul Drag race Christmas episode. It's got all the Hallmark feelings, complete with the magic of Christmas! - Pairing: Cranberry Mimosa - Rim a champagne glass with sugar using lime juice. Add 1/4 of a cup of cranberry juice to the glass and top with champagne. Garnish with rosemary and cranberries and enjoy! - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find t...2020-12-2440 min

Fine PairingsOne Espresso, Seven Sugars PreviewFor the first day of winter we're giving the gift of a preview of our patreon! Enjoy a snippet of the first episode and if you'd like to hear the rest of it head over to Patreon, go to patreon.com/finepairingspodcast and join for $5 a month! - Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction. Where we pair ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd like to share? Email us at FinePairingsPodcast@gmail.com Remember to follow us on Tiktok, Tumblr, and Instagram @Finepairingspodcast, on Twitter @Finepairingspod, and join us...2020-12-2113 min

Fine PairingsBelle and the 12 Days of HellEveryone has their holiday traditions: singing songs, making cookies, buying gifts for the ones they love. These traditional have been passed down so many generations it's hard to remember their origin. This week Claire brings Grace a Disney Princess fanfic that takes a traditional Christmas song and asks the question: how many birds is too many? - Pairing: The 13th Day of Christmas - Mix together 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz cranberry juice, 1 oz lemon juice, 1 oz simple syrup. Sip your cocktail filled with Christmas Cheer. - Want to read this fic for y...2020-12-1750 min

Fine PairingsThat's a Lot of BezosAbsolute power corrupts absolutely. This week Grace brings Claire a Jeff Bezos fanfic. This is a dystopian look into the future reminds us all we should all strive to shop small when we can, so as to keep the power of Jeff Bezos from becoming too strong. - Pairing: Manbuca - Mix together 1.5 oz of whiskey, 0.5 oz sweet vermouth, and 0.25 oz of sambuca. Enjoy with an amazon prime package within arm's reach. - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find this f...2020-12-1044 min

Fine PairingsHamilton Needs a FixerThis week's episode is a Modern AU staring your favorite revolutionary heroes: the Founding Fathers. Hamilton and the gang tackle the challenges of modern life and it's not without a little scandal. But it's nothing that Olivia Pope can't handle. - Pairing: Founders Fizz - Mix together over ice 1.5 oz gin, 1 oz simple syrup, 1/2 oz lime juice. Top with seltzer and enjoy! - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find this fic on ArchiveOfOurOwn.com Title: The Challenge Demands Satisfaction, Author: m...2020-12-0339 min

Fine PairingsGlee of ThronesThis week's fic is the crossover that you didn't know you needed. The Glee club will go where they've never gone before...into the world of fantasy. It's time to try defying gravity, but this time with a dragon. - Pairing: Targaryan-Dothraki: Mix together 1 oz bourbon, 1.5 oz of elderflower liquor, and 3 oz of blood orange juice - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find this fic on ArchiveOfOurOwn.com Title: Sun, Moon, and Stars, Author: Whatstheproblembaby - Fi...2020-11-2642 min

Fine PairingsDraco and Harry on Ice (w/ I Met You On LJ)This week we bring you a special bonus episode collab edition! Grace and Claire welcome guests V and Maggie to the podcast. V was the author of "Peeta Mellark's Five Favorite Things to Bake" from season 2. V and Maggie host "I Met You on LJ" a podcast where they discuss topics surrounding the world of fandom and fanfic writing. After you listened to this episode, head over to their podcast and listen to Grace and Claire's guest appearance on LJ! - Pairing: Something that you felt differently about as a kid. For Grace and Claire...2020-11-2452 min

Fine PairingsThe Bake Off Final ProblemWe don't know about you, but we've been watching a lot of Great British Bake Off during quarantine. This episode mixes together two classic BBC programs: Great British Bake Off and Sherlock. It might be elementary for Watson, but it's time to brush up on your metric units and get ready, set, BAKE! - Pairing: Bee's Knees - In a shaker of ice mix together 1/2 oz Honey simple syrup, 1 oz lemon juice, and 2 oz gin. Pour into a glass and add a lemon Twist for garnish. - Want to read this f...2020-11-1950 min

Fine PairingsAfter 2 aka After We CollidedWelcome to Season 3!! For our kick-off Grace needed to bring Claire the fic that infested her brain in the off season...After 2. Harry Styles is up to his usual antics, and Tessa probably only owns one dress. So what happens after...after we collided? - Pairing: Vodka Cherry Sour- Mix together 1.5 oz of vodka, 3 oz of sour mix, and 0.5 oz of grenadine. Enjoy in a red solo cup! - Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find this fic on wattpad.com T...2020-11-121h 10

Fine PairingsAfter - Parts 1 & 2 RECAPIn anticipation for season 3 we have one last bonus episode! We recut the Harry Styles fic "After" from season 1 to give everyone a crash course in After. Our episode for "After 2" also known as "After We Collided" will be out on November 12th. So sit back and relax, pour yourself a college party appropriate drink, and enjoy our editor's re-cut of our first episode. - Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction. Where we pair ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd like to share? Email us at FinePairingsPodcast@gmail.com...2020-11-091h 01

Fine PairingsWhat's New Scooby-Doo?No tricks, only treats! Fine Pairings will return for their third season on November 12th, but in the meantime...enjoy this special Halloween Bonus episode! Many shows have gotten a gritty revamp...Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Riverdale....what would Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Gang be like if they had their story retold? - Pairing: Mystery on the Rocks - Mix equal parts coconut rum, creme de bananes (99 bananas if you're Claire and that's all you can find), melon liqueur, and pineapple juice. Blend with enough ice to make slushy. Poor into glass and enjoy! ...2020-10-2936 min

Fine PairingsThe Mortal Instruments: Fanfic OriginsBonus episode alert! Grace and Claire break out of their hiatus to bring you this important message...your favorite book series may have started its life as a fanfiction. GASP! Grace and Claire welcome their editor Josie to bring you the deep dive of a lifetime, where we ask what truly is TMI. - Pairing: Start your deep dive with a "Blue Devil" shot and then sip your own mortal cup filled with "Archangel" for the rest of the episode. Blue Devil shot - Wet the rim of your shot glass using a l...2020-10-081h 09

Fine PairingsSeason Two Finale: 5 Star SubmissionsPart Two of the Season Two Finale: Original Fics Hermione with a Gun: Grace brings her original fic for the request "What would happen in Harry Potter if Hermione had a gun?" Alpha Beta Charlie Driver: Claire brings her original fic for the request "You meet Adam Driver but you have a secret...you've read ABO fic about him" - Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction. Where we pair ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd like to share? Email us at FinePairingsPodcast@gmail.com 2020-09-0338 min

Fine PairingsFic Recs: Avatar the last Mind Bending MusicalPart One of the Season Two Finale: Listener Recommendations Claire requested a Zuko/Katara fic and unto her was delivered "Tempest in a Teacup" written by AkaVertigo on fanfiction.net. A story of an alternate Avatar universe where Zuko and Katara grow up together...and fall in love. Grace requested listeners to submit their own fics that they would like roasted. Enter stage right "I Did Not Leave the South Side For This!" written by LittleOwlet on fanfiction.net. This High School Musical fic features a character that seems to be the only one that...2020-08-2743 min

Fine PairingsPeeta Mellark's Five Favorite Things to BakeFanfiction is all fun and games until you get emotionally invested and it makes you cry. This week's episode is a Hunger Games fanfiction written from Peeta Mellark's perspective. Get ready to have your tear glands punched in the face. - Pairing: Baker's Berry Punch - Steep 3 bags of hibiscus rose tea into 3 cups of boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Stir in 1 tbsp of honey and chill for at least 2 hours. Muddle half of an orange (sliced), 1/2 cup raspberries, 1/3 cup orange juice, and 4.5 oz of vodka. Mix with hibiscus rose tea in a pitcher. Slowly...2020-08-2029 min