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This week, we’re blasting off with Nicholas Keating Casbarro, author of Vitalerium: Descent into the Void 🚀. Nicholas takes us through his unique writing journey (yes, much of the book was drafted mid-flight ✈️), the expansive worldbuilding behind Vitalerium, and what inspires him to create stories that balance action, politics, and heart.

If you’re a fan of Dune, Star Wars, or The Witcher, you’ll feel right at home in this galaxy-spanning adventure 🌌. We laughed, geeked out, and dove deep into the magic of storytelling, sci-fi, and why these worlds matter so much. Don’t miss it!

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🔥🎯 Hunger Games Summer continues! 🎯🔥

Tonight, Chanel and Lark gush over Catching Fire — from the PERFECT casting choices to the scenes we can’t stop rewatching, plus a deep dive into the love triangle that kept us on the edge of our seats (Team Peeta forever 🥖❤️). 🏹✨

Stacy couldn’t join us this round (curse you, work schedule 😭), but she’ll be back for more chaos soon!

🎙️ Nerd Update: We’re switching things up — new episodes will now drop every other Tuesday to give you more time to savor each one. 🗓️

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We’re keeping the Hunger Games Summer spirit alive with a rewind to one of our most-loved episodes! 🔥

In Peeta’s Games, Part 1, we dive into the fanfiction by lgsysgrace — a powerful retelling of The Hunger Games from Peeta’s POV. It’s emotional, intense, and guaranteed to make you fall for our bread boy all over again.

Whether you’re joining us for the first time or reentering the arena, this is the perfect listen while we gear up for more Capitol chaos.

🎧 Catch up now — may the odds be ever in your favor.

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This week, we got to sit down with the absolutely wonderful Michelle C. Harris — and what a fun, inspiring conversation it turned out to be. We talked all about her writing journey, her upcoming books A Latte Like Love and The Book of Graves, and what it’s really been like stepping into the publishing world.

Of course, we couldn’t stop fangirling over the hilarious story of how Adam Driver is basically responsible for her meeting her editor (because of course he is — Adam Driver just brings us all together).

Grab your coffee and settle in for a super fun, down-to-earth chat with one of romance’s most exciting new voices.

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Our ✨ Hunger Games Summer ✨ series continues with the book that raised the stakes — Catching Fire.

We dive into the brilliant storyline, the unforgettable twists, and the characters we already loved… but now see in a whole new light after reading Sunrise on the Reaping. This reread brought even more depth and heartbreak to a story that’s already iconic.

Join us as we discuss why Catching Fire remains the crown jewel of the series, and what stood out to us this time around.

🎧 May the odds be ever in your earbuds.

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We’re back in Panem, and this time it’s on the big screen! This week, we’re rewatching The Hunger Games movie and diving into all our thoughts — the casting, the scenes that still give us chills, and our excitement for the new movie on the horizon. 🎯🔥

May the odds be ever in your earbuds.

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Hunger Games Summer isn’t over yet, nerds! 🌾🔥 While we take a little break, we’re bringing you Part 2 of our Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes deep dive—and it’s time to head back into the arena.

This episode covers Snow’s descent (or unraveling?), the chaos of the Games, Lucy Gray’s survival tactics, and allll our conflicted feelings about District 12, rebels, romance, and snakes. 🐍👀

If you’re rewatching, rereading, or just spiraling with us in Panem, you’re in the right place.

#FictionFanaticsPod #HungerGamesSummer #BalladOfSongbirdsAndSnakes #LucyGrayBaird #CoriolanusSnow #PanemReturns #RewindEpisode #SuzanneCollins #BookPodcast

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This week, we’re taking a quick break—but Hunger Games Summer rolls on! 🌾🔥

We’re throwing it back to Part 1 of our deep dive into The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. This episode covers our first impressions, Coriolanus Snow’s villain origin story (👀), early Capitol chaos, and of course… Lucy Gray Baird and her glittering, snake-kissed entrance. 🐍🎤

Whether it’s your first listen or a re-read rewatch refresher, this one’s worth revisiting as we gear up for more Panem talk next week!

#FictionFanaticsPod #HungerGamesSummer #BalladOfSongbirdsAndSnakes #LucyGrayBaird #PanemReturns #RewindEpisode #BookPodcast #SuzanneCollins

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It’s a quick one, nerds! This week, we’re sharing what we’re currently loving—books, shows, stories—and giving a shoutout to the queer reads on our TBR for Pride Month. 🏳️‍🌈📚

From romantic fantasy to sharp, queer thrillers, we’ve got recs for every mood. Tune in for a short & sweet check-in from your favorite chaotic trio 💖

Love,

Ashley, Chanel & Stacy

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Welcome to Hunger Games Summer, nerds! 🎯 All season long, we’re heading back to Panem—and this week we kick things off with The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.

We dive into:

🕊️ Who’s really playing the game (and who’s just trying to survive)

🥖 Our thoughts on Gale and the early love triangle

📖 How Sunrise on the Reaping gave this reread a whole new layer

🌺 Rue, rebellion, and the Capitol’s chilling control

🔥 Why this book still has us in our feelings

Whether it’s your first read or your tenth, this story never stops hitting. Let the Hunger Games (Summer) begin!

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