Romantasy Chaos HQ Pod

By Avorie & Xavier Harleston

Think-y, spicy, sometimes unhinged. Your favorite Romantasy Theorists decode the Fourth Wing epigraphs 8 minutes at a time. Because this community knows there's more than one way to enjoy Romantasy

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July 09, 2026 Iron Flame Chapter 22: The one with the questionable loyalty
Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod!
SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 22 of Iron Flame.
At some point, probably during your second year, you’ll realize the trust you feel for your friends and family has nothing on the loyalty you develop for your squad. —Page Ninety-one, the Book of Brennan
Theories we touch on in this episode:
Dain’s Dad Manipulates Violet
The Book of Brennan Saved Violet
Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes.
Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!
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8min
July 05, 2026 Iron Flame Chapter 21: The one with the forced migration
Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod!
SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 21of Iron Flame.
The Migration of The First Year is one of the crowning achievements of Navarre’s unification. What a celebration of the human spirit, to leave a life of war and enter one of peace, blending people, languages, and culture from every region of the continent and forming a cohesive, united society, whose only goal is mutual security. —Navarre, an Unedited History by Colonel Lewis Markham
Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes.
Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!
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8min
June 30, 2026 Love as Thou Wilt Week with Rebecca Thorne
In this special bonus episode for Love as Thou Wilt Week, our celebration of inclusive love in the Romantasy space, we are joined by USA Today, Indie, and Sunday Times Bestselling author of the Tea & Tomes series and This Gilded Abyss (and more!), Rebecca Thorne.
Join us as we talk about Rebecca’s journey into cozy fantasy, revenge dedications, and being trapped in an underwater city with zombies for three years! Avorie and Xavier pitch two book ideas (one for Rebecca, one for her wife) and get to know the sentient moss who’s featured in her brand new book, Moss’d in Space.
You can find Rebecca online at https://rebeccathorne.net/ or on Instagram @rebeccathornewrites. Her newest book, Moss’d in Space, is available June 30, 2026 from independent bookshop Books Are Awesome, Barnes and Noble (their SFF book of the month for July!), major retailers, independent book stores, and Bookshop.org
Happy Pride and Love as Thou Wilt!
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1h 15min
June 28, 2026 Love as Thou Wilt Week with Eskay Kabba
In this special bonus episode for Love as Thou Wilt Week, our celebration of inclusive love in Romantasy and romantic fantasy, we are joined by author of steamy MM romance, Eskay Kabba.
Join us as we chat about how Eskay got her start, how her social work background impacts her writing, and how a teenage fanfic turned into her first Romantasy series!
Find Eskay online at https://www.eskaykabba.com or @eskay_kabba_author. Her books are available for purchase through all major retailers, Google Books, independent booksellers, and Bookshop.org.
Happy Pride and Love as Thou Wilt!
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1h 6min
June 27, 2026 Love as Thou Wilt Week with Nicole Holleman
In this special bonus episode for Love as Thou Wilt Week, our celebration of inclusive love in the Romantasy space, we are joined by author and host of the Fantasy Fangirls Podcast, Nicole Holleman.
Join us as we talk about Nicole’s transition from fangirl to podcaster to author, her wonderful, golden retriever husband (and why he’s the reason this podcast exists), and of course, discuss some of our favorite Fourth Wing characters and theories!
You can find Nicole online at https://www.nicoleholleman.com/, or on Instagram/TikTok @authornicoleholleman, and listen along to the Fantasy Fangirls Podcast and on Instagram/TikTok @fantasyfangirlspod. Pre-order Nicole’s first book, Oath of the Chosen, now!
Happy Pride and Love as Thou Wilt!
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1h 25min
June 26, 2026 Love as Thou Wilt Week with C.L. Briar and Rylee Kubbera
In this special bonus episode for Love as Thou Wilt Week, our celebration of inclusive love in the Romantasy space, we are joined by author C.L. Briar and artist Rylee Kubbera.
Join us as we talk about how C.L. and Rylee became friends, C.L.’s writing journey and Rylee’s shocking revelation about cantaloupe!
You can find C.L. Briar online at https://www.clbriar.com or on social media @c.l.briar. Her books are available from major retailers, independent book stores, and Bookshop.org
Find Rylee Kuberra online at https://www.ryleekuberra.com and on Instagram @ryleekuberra. Her narration talents are found extensively on Audible, Kobo, and other audiobook retailers.
Happy Pride and Love as Thou Wilt!
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53min
June 24, 2026 Love as Thou Wilt Week with Heather Nix
In this special bonus episode for Love as Thou Wilt Week, our celebration of inclusive love in the Romantasy space, we are joined by author of magical sapphic books, Heather Nix.
Join us as we talk about creating queernormative worlds, how mainstream media is imparting queer representation in Romantasy, and her amazing take on “Smut is just fairy P*rn!”
You can find Heather online at https://booksbynix.com/ or on social media @booxbynix. Her books are available from major retailers, independent book stores, and Bookshop.org
Happy Pride and Love as Thou Wilt!
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55min
June 23, 2026 Love as Thou Wilt Week with Jacqueline Carey
In this special bonus episode for Love as Thou Wilt Week, we are joined by New York Times bestseller Jacqueline Carey, author of the critically acclaimed Kushiel’s Legacy series of historical fantasy novels, The Sundering epic fantasy duology, postmodern fables Santa Olivia and Saints Astray, and the Agent of Hel contemporary fantasy series.
Join us as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Kushiel’s Dart, dive into the experience of writing a progressive–even transgressive–debut novel, explore Jacqueline’s prolific fantasy career, and find out which of her books she wishes more people would read.
Find Jacqueline Carey online at https://jacquelinecarey.com, on Facebook or @jcareyauthor on Instagram and Threads and @thelesis on TikTok. Her books are available for purchase through all major retailers, independent booksellers, and Bookshop.org.
Happy Pride and Love as Thou Wilt!

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1h 17min
June 21, 2026 Iron Flame Chapter 20: The one without the warm and fuzzies
Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod!
SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca
In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 20 of Iron Flame.
In the years after my father died, I forgot what it felt like to be loved. Then I entered the quadrant and became the monster everyone needed me to be, and I never regretted it. But then you gave those words to me, and I remembered…and nearly lost you, too. I’m striving to be better for you just like I promised, but I need you to know that monster is still there, screaming to use every ruthless part of me to get your words back. —Recovered Correspondence of Lieutenant Xaden Riorson to Cadet Violet Sorrengail
Theories we touch on in this episode:
Xaden’s Villain Era Will Break Your Heart
Rebecca Yarros Disney Interview Reaction
Rebecca Yarros Plans to Wreck the Fandom
Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes.
Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!
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9min
June 20, 2026 Romantasy Daddy Week-Who’s more Daddy: Tairn or Xaden? with Deep Trope Podcast
In this special bonus episode for Romantasy Daddy Week 2026, we are joined by Rachel and Kate of Deep Trope Podcast. Join us as we answer the question: Who’s more Daddy: Tairn or Xaden?
You can find Rachel on Instagram and TikTok @plottwistrach and Deep Trope Podcast @deeptropepodcast and online at https://www.deeptropepodcast.com/.
We want to thank independent bookseller, Book Bar, located in Palmyra, Pennsylvania for hosting our first live podcast recording. Find them online at https://www.bookbarus.com/ and on social media @BookBarUS for new and gently used books.
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1h 19min

FAQs about Romantasy Chaos HQ Pod:

How many episodes does Romantasy Chaos HQ Pod have?

The podcast currently has 89 episodes available.