A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Laura's Genre: Nefertiti: "History can be so f*cking cool!"

It's Laura Maries half birthday! If you've been with ACOFAE for a while then you know that Laura Marie's OG favorite genre is Historical Fiction and that her childhood hyper-fixation was ancient Egypt. So it shouldn't surprise anyone that Nefertiti is her choice this year! Set in 1351 BCE, before the Prince of Egypt and "river ohhh river", there was Nefertiti at 15 becoming Chief Wife to the Crown Prince of the richest and most powerful nation in the world. You might think that would be enough, but its never enough for Akhenaten, who has plans and dreams of his own that extend far beyond Thebes and Memphis. Nefertiti is the story of a young woman, her sister, her family, and the control it takes to run a nation, from behind the back of it's Pharaoh. Sometimes real life is stranger than fiction.

TW / CW: miscarriages, abortion, plague

Spoilers: History from 1300s BCE, slight ACOWAR spoilers.

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Handmaid's Tale:

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 read but it is an important one that ends with notes of change and reflection, if not joy. If we don't study the past we will repeat it. Right? RIGHT?!

Laura Marie's audio is a bit wonky, Sam is annoyed about it

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TW / CW: Sexual assault, suicide, patriarchy

Spoilers: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood, slight spoilers from the ACOTAR series, including ACOSF (A Court of Silver Flames)

Mentions: Game of Thrones, The Boys, ACOTAR, House of the Dragon, Serpent and Dove

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Special Episode 018: Our newfriend, Abigail Owen!

ACOFAE welcomes to the podcast Award-Winning Romantasy & Paranormal Romance author Abigail Owen to discuss her newest release The Games Gods Play! The Greek gods are alive and well in modern day California and they just can't resist toying with the mortals. Join Laura Marie, Jessica Marie, and Abigail as they discuss all things book including inspiration, hyper-fixations, the writing process, and why Hades is always hot. ACOFAE and Abigail dive into the beginning of The Crucible Series, what it is and the reasons behind it, all while laying down hints for book 2 and the bigger story. Filled with creatures of legend and labors just as famous. The Games Gods Play is a fast-paced page turner that left ACOFAE begging for more!

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Spoilers: Slight spoilers for The Games Gods Play by Abigail Owen

Mentions: The Clash of the Titans, Eternals, ACOTAR (A Court of Thorns and Roses), Neon Gods, Game of Thrones, Band of Brothers, Star Wars

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Clueless: "You're a virgin who can't drive."

ACOFAE goes back to school with a heavy dose of nostalgia, plaid, and Paul Rudd. Though being a loose adaptation of Emma, Clueless takes Laura Marie and Jessica Marie all the way back to the 90's when you could argue your way from a C to a A-, call your friends in the hallways, and own a closet that is still today a thing of dreams. Cher and Dionne, the popular of the popular, take new arrival Tai under their wing and things take a turn when friend turn frenemy. Add in a sprinkle of step-sibling romance and dialogue that remains quotable and all the makings of a classic are there!

OMG AS IF!

TW / CW: none to our awareness

Spoilers: Clueless

Mentions: My So-Called Life, Euphoria, She's All That, The Mortal Instruments, The Umbrella Academy, Gossip Girl, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Suburgatory, Look Who's Talking, Looking Who's Talking Too, Look Who's Talking Now, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, The Addams Family, My Best Friend's Wedding, Mean Girls, Overnight Delivery, The Object of My Affection, Moulin Rouge, Crazy Rich Asians, Legally Blonde, Daughters of the Moon

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Heir of Embers and Ash with J.M. Wallace!

ACOFAE welcomes back to the podcast author J.M. Wallace to discuss her latest audio release Heir of Embers and Ash! Join Laura Marie, Jessica Marie, and J.M. as they dive back into the world of Elfhame and discuss plots, romance, spice, and writing to your own comfort level. Kelera is on her journey of discovery and self acceptance as she tries to navigate court politics, assassins, and her new feelings for her travel companion. Full of delicious tropes, action, romance, a bit of spice and a bit of snark, Heir of Embers and Ash drives the story forward towards the conclusion we are all desperate for!

"It's a bed."

TW / CW: none to our awareness

Spoilers: Heir of Embers and Ash

Mentions: Heir of Shadows and Ice, Tangled, Aladdin, The Mummy

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: SPECIAL EPISODE 017: Our new friend, Nataly!

ACOFAE welcomes to the podcast debut author Nataly Gruender to discuss her release, Medusa! Join Laura Marie, Jessica Marie, and Nataly as they discuss childhood hyper-fixations, academia, and how imposter syndrome can take many different forms. While Medusa's story might be familiar to some, Nataly talks about how she made the myth her own and how humanizing gods can be harder than it sounds! Themes of self discovery, self acceptance, sisterhood, and self worth are touched upon as ACOFAE and Nataly gush about a story that means so much to so many. There's nothing wrong with being a bit monstrous.

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TW / CW: sexual assault

Spoilers: the mythology surrounding Medusa

Mentions: none to our awareness

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Bring It On: "Meat Ranch High School".

Here's an ACOFAE lore drop for you: Laura Marie ate, slept, and breathed CHEER when she was younger. No exaggeration. Laura Marie spent many summers at Cheer Camps in Florida experiencing the joy of humidity. When Bring It On came out on theaters Laura Marie was sat with her teammates, 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 first into this cheer classic that has both aged well and not well at all. Torrance is the new captain of her cheer squad and drama is a foot. Stolen routines and Nationals coming up mean that it's crunch time to figure out if the Torros have what it takes to be original and rise to the occasion or bow out and quit. New (old) rivals, The Clovers, mean business as both squads face off on the biggest stage in Cheer.

"I know you don't think a white girl made that shi* up."

TW / CW: fatshaming, fatphobia/fatphobic language used in the film, homophia and homophobic language used in the film, ED's, Sexual Assault, homo

Spoilers: Bring It One

Mentions: She's All That, Not Another Teen Movie, Drive Me Crazy, Donnie Darko, House of the Dragon, Pitch Perfect, The Ugly Truth, Romy & Michele, Dodgeball, Anchorman, Superbad

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Our established friend, Hannah Nicole Maehrer!

ACOFAE welcomes back Hannah Nicole Maehrer to talk about her newest release Apprentice to the Villain! Keeping this episode COMPLETELY spoiler free, Laura Marie, Jessica Marie and Hannah discuss keeping secrets, the writing process, and what power an author truly has over their characters. Bringing a bit of joy into the world with her book and her spirit, Hannah and ACOFAE revel in the power of ideas and how big emotions are important to the creative process and life in general!

"I'm just a girl."

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TW / CW: none to our awareness

Spoilers: none to our knowledge

Mentions: Assistant to the Villain, Apprentice to the Villain, Inside Out

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Wren in the Holly Library: "Take my brain directions."

ACOFAE loves a lot of things: libraries, heists, and New York City being just a few. Imagine Laura Marie and Jessica Marie's surprise to discover this book has all that plus magic plus MONSTERS?! Count ACOFAE in. Three years after a monster war devastated the country, humans and monsters have come to a peace agreement and everyone must obey the law. Kiers though loves stealing a bit too much to obey the law, and when a job that she can't resist is on the line, what wouldn't she do for a little freedom? Set in a world like ours but different, The Wren in the Holly Library blends myths and legends into a tale that spans centuries into the past and future.

Monsters. Not. Magic.

TW / CW: none to our awareness

Spoilers: The Wren in the Holly Library

Mentions: I Am Legend, Shadowhunters, Supernatural, Kricket with a K series, The Great Gatsby, Eyes Wide Shut, Docctor Who

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Fifth Element: "Of course it would take a woman to save the Universe."

It's apparently also the summer of Bruce Willis on ACOFAE as they, plus a special guest, dive into the science fiction cult classic The Fifth Element. A 90's joyride that stands out from the pack thanks to stand out performances by Chris Tucker, Gary Oldman, and the color orange. So much orange. Action queen Milla Jovovich steals the show as Lelu in the iconic role that has become a staple on the convention scene and in our hearts for years. Practical special effects, a celebrity costume designer, and behind the scenes drama make this campy classic set in futuristic New York feel almost timeless.

Bzzzzzzzzzzz!

TW / CW: none to our awareness

Spoilers: The Fifth Element

Mentions: Mean Girls, Buffy, Moana, Idiocracy, RoboCop, Doctor Who, House of Flame and Shadow (HOFAS)

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