Fictionally Speaking

Hop in the enchanted flying car, Noodles -- we're rescuing you from the ennui of Muggle life and headed back to the Wizarding World! Join Adrienne and Annamarie as spend a cozy week at the Burrow before heading back to Hogwarts in the second installment of the series: "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." From heeding the warning of a certain bright-eyed house elf to the meet-cute and intro of perhaps, a most grandiose Professor of the Defense of the Dark Arts, follow as they return for Harry's second year and yield to the whisperings of Mud-bloods and murmurs...

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

03:31 Harry's Worst Birthday

12:14 Dobby's Warning

25:28 The Burrow and The Weasleys

42:32 Knockturn Alley

49:23 Adrienne's Roped Into Talking Red Rising

51:48 Gilderoy Lockhart

54:53 Weasleys v. Malfoys

58:41 The Whomping Willow

01:06:01 The Howler

01:09:26 Herbology and Defense Against The Dark Arts

01:17:25 Mudbloods , Squibs, Ghosts, Voices

01:28:44 The Deathday Party

01:32:24 The Chamber of Secrets Has Been Opened

01:35:36 Enemies of the Heir Beware

01:42:16 Final Thoughts

01:44:46 Character Awards

01:49:02 Lightning Bolt Moments

01:50:11 Muggle Wishes

01:51:09 Wand (Mic) Drop

01:53:16 Looking Forward To

01:54:23 Side Quests

01:58:41 Outro

Join Adrienne and Annamarie as they take Swift Corner out of the Fictionally Speaking’s regularly scheduled program and talk Taylor Swift’s latest album “THE LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL”!! Tune in as they share their Swiftie lore, give their first impressions and overall thoughts, discuss the range criticisms and reception of the album, and follow as they go through it all track by track!

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00:00 Intro

02:33 Becoming a Swiftie

06:09 Top Five Fave Albums

08:05 First Impressions

11:25 Overall Thoughts

15:29 Criticisms and Reception

28:08 The Fate of Ophelia: A Retelling

37:51 Elizabeth Taylor: Icon Meets Icon

48:31 Opalite: A Man Made Gem

54:37 Father Figure: Call Her Daddy

01:01:29 Adrienne Goes On A Red Rising Tangent (Again)

01:03:28 Eldest Daughter: Not A Bad Bitch

01:13:01 Ruin the Friendship: That Took A Turn

01:20:30 Actually Romantic: Like a Toy Chihuahua

01:29:11 Wishlist: Who Put Those Dollar Signs?!

01:33:43 Wood: Travis' Favorite?

01:40:07 CANCELLED: Lady Macbeth

01:46:37 Honey: But Not Passive Aggressive

01:51:18 The Life of a Showgirl: Married to the Hustle

02:01:49 Concluding Thoughts and Ratings

02:07:13 Outro

Grab your broomstick and quidditch gear and join Adrienne and Annamarie as they delve into Chapters 10 through 17 of 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' and wrap up Harry's first year at Hogwarts as well as Annamarie's first ever Harry Potter book! From the Quidditch fields to the Forbidden Forest to the infamous chess scene (Book v. Movie comparison) , they dive head first into the many iconic chapters that culminate into the discovery of the Sorceror’s Stone, as well as Harry’s (sort of) reunion with You Know Who. Tune in to find out which character wins the House Cup, what are Adrienne and Annamarie’s ‘Lightning Bolt Moments’ and so much more!

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

03:11 Quidditch 101

06:17 Troll In The Dungeon!

09:23 Harry's First Match

15:16 Christmas at Hogwarts

22:25 Invisibility Cloak

24:30 I Show Not Your Face But Your Heart's Desire

38:47 Nicholas Flamel

45:34 Mars Is Unusually Bright Tonight

51:55 Through The Trapdoor

58:35 He's Going To Sacrifice Himself!

01:03:15 Not Magic, But Logic

01:05:41 What's Under That Turban

01:11:06 Dumbledore's Plotting

01:13:38 The Next Great Adventure

01:14:44 Say His Damn Name

01:15:37 Through A Child's Lens

01:17:35 Adrienne Goes On A Tangent About Red Rising

01:18:49 Professor Snape: Why A Hater?

01:20:54 The Friends We Make Along The Way

01:22:28 Dumbledore Has No Favoritism(?)

01:24:28 Annamarie's Journey

01:25:43 Themes

01:31:51 Character Arcs

01:37:19 Character Awards

01:41:18 Light Bolt Moments

01:44:08 Wand (Mic) Drop

01:45:11 Muggle Wishes

01:47:12 Closing and Ratings

01:49:27 Swift Corner

01:56:01 Side Quests

02:00:36 Outro

Greetings wizards, witches, muggles, squibs and all manner of magical creatures alike! With a wand, broomstick, and pet owl in tow, Annamarie will be reading these books for the first time! Join Adrienne and Annamarie as they dive into the nostalgic, wondrous, and magical world of Harry Potter. In this episode, we cover Chapters 1-9 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone where we discuss Harry's life with the Dursley’s, his introduction to the Wizarding World and finally to his first year at Hogwarts.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

04:02 Personal Potter Lore

11:00 Elevator Pitch (Non Spoiler)

13:46 The Dursleys

16:45 Dropping Off Harry

20:48 Life With The Dursleys

28:23 Harry, Yer a Wizard!

34:24 Diagon Alley

51:44 The Hogwarts Express

01:04:11 The Sorting

01:14:21 Hogwarts

01:21:11 Flying

01:26:27 Fluffy

01:32:44 Closing Thoughts

01:35:03 Character Awards (New Segment!)

01:39:10 Lightning Bolt Moment (New Segment!)

01:41:32 Up Next On....

01:42:58 Dursleys - Cartoonishly Cruel

01:43:48 Our Hogwarts Houses (Deluxe)

01:47:46 Side Quests (Feat. Fanfic and Ships)

01:57:57 Outro

CONTENT WARNING: Episode mentions sensitive topics such as depression and mild substance abuse. Please listen with caution.

Join Adrienne and Annamarie as they dive into "A Theory in Dreaming," by Ava Reid where they follow Effy and Preston's return back to university to tackle the truths of the reality they left behind, discover the magic that lies within and outside their real and fantasy worlds, and navigate their newly founded relationship post-Hiraeth! This episode is packed with laughs and insights as our hosts explore the duo's wild journey through dreams, politics, grief, romance, and the power of storytelling. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions, interesting twists, and a sprinkle of sleeper magic as they unravel the mysteries of Ava Reid's enchanting sequel!

LASTLY: If you or a loved one is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text “988” for the SAMHSA crisis hotline.

For further information, check out https://www.samhsa.gov.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:37 Elevator Pitch (Non Spoiler)

04:36 Recap: Book 1 (Spoiler)

05:45 Elevator Pitch (Non Spoiler)

07:00 Preston: Survivor's Guilt

12:01 Preston: The Real and Unreal

25:06 Identity and Prejudice

34:42 Lotto: Preston's Roommate

39:37 Literature and Propaganda

47:21 Effy: Post Hiraeth Manor

51:18 Trauma and Self Worth

57:01 Rhia: Effy's Roommmate

58:37 Effy and Preston: Romantic Arc

01:11:13 Father Figures?

01:14:26 In Stories He Lives On

01:16:35 Standout Lines

01:20:30 The Ending and Ratings

01:26:49 Swift Corner

02:00:01 Side Quests

02:07:33 Outro (Feat. Man's Best Friend)

CONTENT WARNING: Episode mentions sensitive topics such as sexual assault, mental health/illness, and mild substance abuse. Please listen with caution.

Have you ever loved a book so much that it saved your life? In Ava Reid's "A Study in Drowning," love is shared between more than just two partners -or in this case rivals - but between a reader and a story.

Join Annamarie and Adrienne as they dive deep into Ava Reid's "A Study in Drowning," exploring themes of possession, misogyny, and the role of water in this atmospheric novel. Through beautiful prose and narrative, discover how Effy's journey of survival and bravery unfolds amidst a backdrop of dark academia and gothic mystery. Tune in for a thoughtful analysis and lively debate on the book's romance and character dynamics. Perfect for fans of literature and those seeking a captivating discussion on the complexities of storytelling!

LASTLY: If you or a loved one is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text “988” for the SAMHSA crisis hotline.

For further information, check out https://www.samhsa.gov.

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As always, thanks for tuning in!

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:23 Elevator Pitch (Non Spoiler)

14:32 Worldbuilding

25:03 Effy Sayre

28:03 Preston Heloury

31:34 Ianto Myrrdin

34:00 Possession & Obsession

42:31 Misogyny and Sexism

50:33 The Role of Water

01:04:22 Isolation

01:07:10 The Romance

01:37:07 The Fairy King and Superstitions

01:43:30 So What's Next?

01:47:33 Final Thoughts and Ratings

01:50:58 Swift Corner

02:14:46 Side Quests

02:16:57 Outro

Nothing says goodbye to Summer like a good ol' murder mystery! Join Adrienne and Annamarie as they visit the English countryside of Tome and explore the dark entangled histories that haunt the opening weekend of the latest luxury resort, The Manor, in Lucy Foley's "The Midnight Feast."

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:11 Elevator Pitch (Non Spoiler)

13:01 The Founder: Frankie/Francesca

18:55 The Town and The Townsfolk

20:53 Flavor of the Week

22:03 The Manor and The Locals

24:02 The Meadows Family

28:54 Summer of 2010

39:26 The Mystery Guest: Bella/Sparrow/Allison

47:56 The Perfect Husband: Owen Dacre

01:02:02 The Kitchen Help: Eddie

01:12:11 The Night Birds

01:21:08 The Ending

01:29:53 Alter Egos and Cults

01:33:59 Final Thoughts and Ratings

01:40:58 Swift Corner

01:56:51 Side Quests

02:02:25 Outro

*WARNING: Loud noises (uncontrollable laughter and giggles) are featured throughout, please refer to chapter titles and listen with caution.*

Ever wondered what'd be like to travel through time and find yourself slip 7 years into the past? Let alone, find yourself confronted by a handsome stranger in your own home?

In this episode, Adrienne and Annamarie welcome friend of the pod and special guest, Anastassia, to discuss "The Seven Year Slip" by Ashley Poston, in their loudest and quite frankly, most unhinged episode yet! Together they talk food, debate man-buns, explore the themes of grief, romance, self-discovery/reflection and who could forget? -- the infamous pigeons, Mother and F*cker! Through laughter and sometimes poorly executed accents, they're able to share and bond through the magic Poston has nostalgically woven into this refreshing, cozy and colorful romantic comedy.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:26 Elevator Pitch (Non Spoiler)

08:08 The Role of Food

11:53 Nicknames and Accents

15:17 Clementine and Iwan

22:06 Chef's Kiss: Iwan and James

31:00 The Com in Rom Com and NY as a Character

32:34 Mother, Fcker, and Helga

36:44 Man Buns and Redheads (Warning: Loud Noises)

41:51 The Spice, The Flirt, The Yearn

47:17 The Rom Com Genre

50:26 Grief, Hyper-Independence, Analea

59:53 Our Leading Lady

01:09:42 Adrienne, Annamarie, Anastassia, and Ashley

01:12:35 The Friends

01:19:10 The Rom in Rom Com (Deluxe)

01:25:38 Hot Tattoos and Zodiacs

01:32:25 Food, Culture, and Sentimentality

01:40:25 Going Back Seven Years (Warning: Loud Noises)

01:51:17 Ratings and Final Thoughts

01:56:21 Swift Corner (Warning: Loud Noises)

02:19:59 Side Quests (Warning: Loud Noises)

02:31:09 Outro

BREAKING NEWS: Taylor Swift just announced a NEW ALBUM!!

In this minisode, Adrienne and Annamarie take Swift Corner out of the woods to talk Taylor and her newly announced 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl (how fitting for their 12.5th episode?) From where they were when the news broke out to watching Taylor make her podcasting debut on the Kelce brothers' New Heights podcast, together they talk album aesthetics, claim their tracks, and more!

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Which tracks are you claiming?

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:29 What Is Happening?!

03:13 Experiencing TS Album Releases

04:44 Braving A Sports Podcast

09:52 The Title and The Photos

14:12 The Tracklist

20:46 Taylor and Travis

23:28 Taylor's Bejeweled

24:40 No Leakage Here

27:29 The Life of A Showgirl (Deluxe)

29:53 Outro

Cozy vibes. Quirky characters. Whimsical Settings. Exasperated Adorations. And guest-starring friends! What more can one ask for? Join Adrienne, Annamarie, and special guest, Anastassia as they discuss “The House in The Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune and explore the wonderful Marsyas Island and its group of lovable magical inhabitants.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro and A Special Guest

10:52 Elevator Pitch (Non Spoiler)

15:24 Linus Baker

33:23 Arthur Parnassus

39:14 Linus and Arthur

43:42 Talia: A Garden Gnome with Sass

46:53 Chauncey: A Green Blob with Big Dreams

52:30 Sal: A Shy Shapeshifter and Future Shakesy-P

59:00 Phee: A Sprite with a One of a Kind Talent

01:02:40 Lucy: A Mischievous Kid and Music Lover

01:09:38 Theodore: A Wyvern Who Loves Treasures

01:13:36 Linus and The Children

01:17:44 Kid we relate to

01:26:11 Zoe, Merle, The Townsfolk

01:32:43 Criticisms, Final Thoughts, Ratings

01:40:23 Swift Corner

01:48:59 Side Quests

01:59:58 Outro