ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Romy and Michele's High School Reunion: "You got to fake it till you make it, and they did!"

School's just about out for Summer, and if you're anywhere near the age of Laura Marie or Jessica Marie then you know it's High School Reunion season! Hitting a lot harder and closer to home than then they first watched it, Romy and Michele's HSR is a classic for a reason. Perfectly nostalgic while being timeless and with fashion for days, Romy and Michele show us what it means to be a friend through the ages. Outstanding performances from Lisa Kudrow, Mina Sorvino and Janeane Garofalo, Romy and Michele's HSR will make you kick your feet, smile and hug your bestie.

TW / CW: bullying, fatphobia, EDs

Spoilers: Romy and Michele's High School Reunion

Mentions: Romeo and Juliet, Grease, Clueless, Pretty Woman, Night at the Roxbury, Mean Girls, The Devils Wears Prada, Josie and the Pussycats, House of Flame and Shadow (HOFAS), ACOTAR, The Vampire Diaries, The Virgin Suicides

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Five Broken Blades: "They're always standing on business."

It has been a long while since ACOFAE read a heist book! Imagine Laura Marie's surprise when she went in blind and discovered a heist! Imagine Jessica Marie's surprise when she went in and found 6 POV's! Imagine the collective surprise when ACOFAE discovered that 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 of your seat as the chapters get shorter and the plot thickens until we ultimately discover who was at the center of the scheme. Neither Laura Marie or Jessica Marie saw THE THING coming which was delightful on all fronts. Oh and there's a poison maiden. You know ACOFAE loves that.

TW / CW: according to the author, the book itself contains violence, blood, death (including death of parents, children, incarcerated people and animals), poisoning, substance abuse, alcohol, sexual activity, animal abuse, gender-based violence, sex work, suicidal ideation, and indentured servitude are depicted. Sexual Assault and graphic genocide are described.

Spoilers: Five Broken Blades

Mentions: The Book of Azrael, Six of Crows Duology (Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom), The Vampire Diaries, Hercules, A Knight's Tale, Clue

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Phoenix King: "Then die."

You know how Laura Marie loves it when 'the thing" in a story happens? WELL buckle up because all the things are happening in Aparna Verma's The Phoenix King, previously The Boy with Fire. Politics, plot twists, religious fervor, and a red herring that took ACOFAE by surprise, The Phoenix King is a rich tapestry of new and old traditions. Technology and tradition are woven together to create a world where the gods might exist, magic might exist, but power and vengeance DO exist no question. When the old king bends to tradition and his daughter is set to take the throne, old enemies and old gods use the opportunity to make themselves known and cause the ultimate chaos. Filled with a ruthless heroine, mythical creatures, and a love story that is very sweet, The Phoenix King swept ACOFAE away.

AUDIO ISSUES in this episode

TW / CW: none to our awareness

Spoilers: The Phoenix King

Mentions: The City of Brass (Daevabad Trilogy, Star Wars, Firefly, Iron Widow, The FIrst Omen, Legendborn, The Vampire Diaries, Aladdin, The Mortal Instruments, The Battle of Songsbirds and Snakes, Planes Trains and Automobiles.

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Ferngully: The Last Rainforest

Happy Earth Day! When is the last time you sat down and watched Ferngully? ACOFAE is joined by editor Sam to discuss Ferngully: The Last Rainforest. A quick environmental delight, Ferngully explores the complexities around nature and humans while Crysta, a tree fairy, just explores humans. 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 be biting her lip so much and THEY SHOWED THIS WHERE?! ARE YOU SERIOUS?!

Please note when Jessica says 'Anastasia' she meant 'Fantasia'

TW / CW: none to our awareness

Spoilers: Ferngully

Mentions: ACOTAR, Aladdin, Bluey, Captain Planet, Avatar, Buffy, Crescent City 3 (HOFAS), The Rocky Horror Picture Show

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: SPECIAL EPISODE 014: Our new friend, J.M. Wallace!

ACOFAE welcomes to the podcast Romantasy author J.M. Wallace to discuss her new audio release Heir of Shadows and Ice! JM and ACOFAE keep things spoiler free and discuss everything from ironing out the writing process, finding your inspiration, how the audio experience is different, and even Shadowhunters! Laura Marie and Jessica Marie loosely touch on the plot, the politics, and the men of the world JM has created while keeping the mystery alive for book 2 which will release on audio Summer 2024! Laughing like old friends, J.M. Wallace and ACOFAE talk out their favorite tropes and bond over found family and being true to yourself and discover that greatest strength is self acceptance.

TW / CW: none to our awareness

Spoilers: none to our awareness

Mentions: Heir of Shadows and Ice, Shadowhunters

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Prisoner's Throne:

Welcome back to Elfhame, things are a bit wild at the moment. Oak is in prison and The High King and Queen are going to do something about it in 3 days. 3 days Oak! Get it together! Jumping off right from where the The Stolen Heir ended, The Prisoner's Throne gives the reader exactly what they (ACOFAE!) wants, namely some epic Jude and Cardan content as well as some excellent parties, politics, and murders. It wouldn't be Faerie without a little betrayal by characters old and new and it wouldn't be Elfhame without murders. Listen with ACOFAE as Laura Marie and Jessica Marie admit that they've lost the plot a little bit and revel in the majesty that is Jude. High Fucking Queen.

TW / CW: none to our awareness

Spoilers: The Folk of the Air series (The Cruel Prince, The Wicked King, Queen of Nothing, How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories, The Stolen Heir, The Prisoner's Throne)

Mentions: House of Hollow, Manacled

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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 but worth it in the end. Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they discuss their background with poetry, sort through their favorite poems, and decide if the audio or the physical reading experience was the choice for them.

TW / CW: sexual assault, suicide, miscarriages, toxic relationships

Spoilers: Pretty Boys are Poisonous by Megan Fox

Mentions: The Vagina Monologies, Jennifer's Body, ACOTAR, Friends, Transformers, A Night Without Armor

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: My So-Called Life: "They don't make them like they used to."

Do you remember being 15? Everything MEANT something, everything was important, and everything was life or death. Friendships were deep and intense and crushes were the only thing that like, kept us going. Angela Chase is on a journey to discover herself and is making it everyones problem as ACOFAE covers Episode 1 and Episode 2 of the cult classic "My So-Called Life." If you're looking for intense friendships, parents with their own drama, and a gorgeous boy by the name of Jordan Catalano then look no further. Angela and her friends Rayanne, Ricki, Sharon, and Brian take us along on their journey of self discovery and evolution and challenge us to find the beauty in the mundane.

"So when Rayanne Graf told me my hair was holding me back, I had to listen ... 'cause she wasn't just talking about my hair. She was talking about my life."

TW / CW: sexual assault

Spoilers: none to our awareness

Mentions: Drive Me Crazy, The Mortal Instruments, The Little Mermaid, The OC, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Euphoria, Dawson's Creek

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Iron Flame: "Hear me out..."

If you think you know where this is going, ACOFAE assures you that you do not! Surprises abound as Laura Marie and Jessica Marie strap in to discuss Iron Flame. Violet is reeling with a shock, Xaden is hiding things, and don't call it a rebellion, it's a revolution. Romance takes the center stage here but it's the politics between regions, dragons and leadership that really grabs your attention. Secondary characters and plots hold a lot of sway as discussions about assimilation, absorption, translation and the loss of culture are the meat of the story. What happens when every source has been translated 4x times? What happens when the scribes hold all the power? How do you know what really happened?

TW / CW: death of a parent

Spoilers: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadow (HOFAS)

Mentions: JLA, The Shadowhunters (specifically The Mortal Instruments), Josie and the Pussycats, ACOTAR (book 1), ACOWAR, The Black Witch Chronicles (specifically The Demon Tide), Kingdom of Ash, Supernatural, 28 Days Later, Game of Thrones, The Prisoner's Throne

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Josie and the Pussycats: "It's good for the economy."

You know the songs. You know the actresses. You had the body glitter. You even watched MTV. But did you understand the message? If you're anything like ACOFAE maybe not, but that's why we rewatch! The music industry is a machine and after DuJour disappears, it needs a new way to sell things! Enter trendpimps The PussyHats, wait no- Pussycats! They've got a dream and the talent and Parker Posey has a message for them to push out. What happens when fame and fortune are instantly thrust upon bandmates? Will the friendship survive? Does it want to?

DuJour means crash positions.

TW / CW: none to our awareness

Spoilers: Josie and the Pussycats

Mentions: Drive Me Crazy, Idiocracy, 2Gether, Can't Hardly Wait, Revenge, Parks and Rec, Burlesque, Spice World, The White Lotus, Barbie, The Hills, 10 Things I Hate About You

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