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- Gonna Be Golden | Globes, PWMOV, and Unrivaled
In this episode, we’re chatting best dressed from the red carpet of the 2026 golden globes, major snubs from the night, our thoughts on the people we meet on vacation movie, and what we’re reading this week!
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Time Stamps
(0:00) Intro and catch-up
(1:43) Golden Globes
(40:17) White Lotus Season 4 filming news
(41:36) Ashley Tisdale Mom group drama
(46:27) Book Report: People We Meet on Vacation Adaptation, Rachel Reid announces 7th and final game changers book, Unrivaled, Best selling books in 2025 from publisher weekly,
(57:53) Amanda’s Book Report: The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreyman, Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood
Katie’s Book Report: Duke by Jessica Peterson and We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark
*necklace by repose
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People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9798217191086
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593158715
Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9798217192694
Duke by Jessica Peterson- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464249532
We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780063436718
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1 hr 5 min - Ruthless Boys: Vicious Fae (Chapter 1-17)
In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, hosts Katie and Amanda dive into part 1 of Vicious Fae, Book 3 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti!
As always, NO spoilers in the comments for our fellow first time readers! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-3, Dark Fae, and Savage Fae.
Time Stamps
(0:00) Intro
(0:19) Chapter 1 Elise
(2:12) Chapter 2 Gabriel
(6:17) Chapter 3 Elise
(11:50) Chapter 4 Ryder
(17:52) Chapter 5 Gareth
(19:48) Chapter 6 Elise
(24:02) Chapter 7 Dante
(27:21) Chapter 8 Elise
(30:36) Chapter 9 Leon
(36:04) Chapter 10 Elise
(40:34) Chapter 11 Gareth
(42:23) Chapter 12 Gabriel
(46:42) Chapter 13 Elise
(49:21) Chapter 14 Elise
(52:30) Chapter 15 Elise
(57:30) Chapter 16 Leon
(1:01:36)Chapter 17 Gareth
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Savage Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425165
Vicious Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425172
Broken Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425189
Warrior Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425196
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1 hr 10 min - Stranger Things Finale and Airport Stories
Happy New Year, SIPers! In this episode, we’re sharing our biggest airport gripes, our thoughts on the stranger things final season, and Mary Cosby’s cult?! Plus, everything we’re reading this week!
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Time Stamps
(0:00) Intro and catch-up
(1:29) Airport horror stories
(18:46) Stranger Things finale thoughts
(35:37) Mary Cosby documentary
(40:33) Tom Brady and Alix Earle
(45:44) Amanda’s Book Report: One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig, Daddy Issues by Kate Goldbeck, The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreyman, Conform by Ariel Sullivan and Game Changer by Rachel Reid
(49:16) Katie’s Book Report: Your Knife, My Heart and Your Blade, My Back by KM Moronova and Vicious Fae by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti
(52:28) Early Book News for 2026
*Real Housewives of SLC Reunion Part 1 airs on January 13th
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The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreyman- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464275586
Conform by Ariel Sullivan- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9798217090990
Game Changer by Rachel Reid - https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781335534620
Your Knife, My Heart- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464260148
Your Blade, My Back by KM Moronova- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464260162
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1 hr 1 min - We're Coming To The Cottage - Heated Rivalry Finale Recap
*SURPRISE*! We're back for a special episode to discuss Episode 6: The Cottage of Heated Rivalry. And a few other pop culture moments to close out the year!
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Time Stamps
(0:00) Intro and catch-up
(0:25) Our Heated Rivalry Watch Party and Finale recap
(34:24) Jordyn Woods engaged to Karl-Anthony Towns
(35:28) Harry Styles diabolical YouTube countdown
(40:45) Bridgerton Season 4 Trailer
(42:56) Taylor Swift Documentary
*Note: Heated Rivalry has only been greenly for two seasons, however the actors have a contract to be a part of the show if Crave moves forward with a third season.
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53 min - Our Top 10 Reads of 2025
It’s our final episode of the year! And we’re sharing our favorite reads of 2025. Did you guess our #1 pick?
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Time Stamps
(0:00) Intro and catch-up
(0:55) Bowen Yang and Ariana on SNL
(4:03) Heated Rivalry Episode 5
(14:35) Book Report: Top 10-6 Books of 2025
(32:10) Honorable Mentions
(38:27) Top 5 Books of 2025
(1:04:28) What’s on our 2026 TBR
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Kiss of The Basilisk by Lindsay Straub: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464247576
Till Summer Do Us Part by Meghann Quinn: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464246746
The Seven Year Itch by Amy Daws: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781335081612
The Reckoning by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781916926301
Wyatt by Jessica Peterson: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464248306
The Night Prince by Lauren Palpherman: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464275609
Rose in Chains by Julie Soto: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781538775813
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Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781638932109
Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nacosta: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781736546611
The Shots You Take by Rachel Reid: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781335015327
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by VE Schwab: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781250320520
1 hr 11 min - Ruthless Boys: Savage Fae | Final Thoughts on Book 2
We finished Savage Fae and we have a lot of thoughts! In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, hosts Katie and Amanda dive into the final recap of book 2 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti! We recap chapters 31-43 and share our theories on our favorite kings, who is THE KING, and that cliffhanger?!
As always, NO spoilers in the comments for our fellow first time readers! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-3 and Dark Fae/Savage Fae.
Time Stamps
(0:00) Intro and early theories
(3:43) Chapter 31 Ryder
(7:45) Chapter 32 Elise
(17:02) Chapter 33 Gareth
(21:20) Chapter 34 Leon
(27:23) Chapter 35 Elise
(30:55) Chapter 36 Gareth
(34:23) Chapter 37 Ryder
(40:06) Chapter 38 Elise
(46:21) Chapter 39 Gabriel
(55:26) Chapter 40 Elise
(59:10) Chapter 41 Dante
(01:01:40) Chapter 42 Ryder
(01:04:24) Chapter 43 Elise
(01:09:31) Final Thoughts and Theories on Savage Fae, Book 2
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1 hr 15 min - Lottery Dreams and Hockey Rinks
Welcome to 'The Story Is' Podcast with Katie and Amanda! In this episode we're chatting the latest episodes of the breakout show, Heated Rivalry, our thoughts on Brimstone by Callie Hart, and romance movie adaptations news for 2026!
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Time Stamps
(0:00) Intro and catch-up
(3:13) Lottery Tickets
(9:26) Stranger Things Thoughts *spoilers for the final season*
(16:59) The Met Gala 2026
(22:50) White Lotus S4 Casting News
(25:14) Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are BACK
(28:54) BIG news in romance news adaptations
(34:04) Netflix Buys HBO (maybe?)
(42:59) We’re in deep with Heated Rivalry
(1:03:46) Brimstone recap thoughts
(1:15:20) Amanda’s Book Report: Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon, Good Spirits by B.K. Borison, Savage Fae, and Games God’s Play by Abigail Owen.
(1:15:54) Katie’s Book Report: Brimstone by Callie Hart, Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan, Good Spirits B.K. Borison, and Savage Fae by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti
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Good Spirits by B.K. Borison: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780063430402
Games Gods Play by Abigail Owen: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781649376411
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1 hr 18 min - Ruthless Boys: Savage Fae (Chapter 16-30)
*cue Megan Thee Stallion* In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, hosts Katie and Amanda dive into part 2 of Savage Fae, book 2 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti! We recap chapters 16-30 and share our theories on Gabriel and Elise as potential elysian mates, Cindy Lou’s true intention, and if one of our men learns who Elise truly is.
As always, NO spoilers in the comments for our fellow first time readers! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-3 and Dark Fae.
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Time Stamps
(0:00) Intro
(0:21) Chapter 16 Gareth
(8:33) Chapter 17 Elise
(12:34) Chapter 18 Dante
(18:16) Chapter 19 Elise
(24:36) Chapter 20 Gabriel
(29:21) Chapter 21 Elise
(33:53) Chapter 22 Gareth
(38:27) Chapter 23 Leon
(42:19) Chapter 24 Elise
(46:11) Chapter 25 Ryder
(50:12) Chapter 26 Elise
(54:04) Chapter 27 Dante
(55:49) Chapter 28 Elise
(58:32) Chapter 29 Gabriel
(1:03:25) Chapter 30 Elise
(1:09:53) Final Thoughts on Part 2
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Savage Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425165
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Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-is/id1818347478
Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb
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#savagefae #twistedsisters #ruthlessboys #thestoryispod #bookpodcast #susannevalenti #carolinepeckham #auroraacademy #zodiacacademy
1 hr 19 min - Heated Rivalry, Goodreads Awards, and Spotify Wrapped
Welcome to 'The Story Is' Podcast with Katie and Amanda! We're chatting our new favorite obsession, “Heated Rivalry” by Rachel Reid and other romance adaptations coming in 2026. We’re also sharing our thoughts on Wicked Part 2, the winners of the 2025 Goodreads awards for romance and romantasy, and our Spotify wrapped.
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Time Stamps
(0:00) Intro catch up
(0:58) We saw Wicked: For Good
(9:01) Heated Rivalry
(24:46) Stranger things maybe
(26:04) Miley Cyrus is engaged
(28:43) Halle Bailey and Rege Jean Page Romcom
(31:28) People We Meet on Vacation Trailer
(34:03) Book Report: Goodreads Awards for Romance and Romantasy
(46:59) Amanda’s Book Report: Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon, Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal by Meghann Quinn, Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez, Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop, Brimstone by Callie Hart and Savage Fae by Caroline Peckham and Suzanne Valenti
(48:25) Katie’s Book Report: Mate by Ali Hazelwood, Soul Searching by Lyla Sage, Brimstone by Callie Hart, Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan
(50:29) Spotify Wrapped results
*Correction: Bethany Weaver plays Dorothy in Wicked: For Good
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Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781538759196
Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781668023778
Soul Searching by Lyla Sage: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593977774
Mate by Ali Hazelwood: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593952580
Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781538769621
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57 min - Ruthless Boys: Savage Fae (Chapter 1-15)
We’re baaaack! In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, hosts Katie and Amanda dive into part 1 of Savage Fae, book 2 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti! We recap chapters 1-15 and share our theories. Is Gabriel confirmed to be an Angel? Where does a pegasus get glitter from? And is Gareth alive?! All this and more on this week’s episode!
Time Stamps
(0:00) Intro
(2:58) Chapter 1 Gabriel
(5:05) Chapter 2 Elise
(10:11) Chapter 3 Ryder
(13:48) Chapter 4 Elise
(21:00) Chapter 5 Leon
(23:08) Chapter 6 Gareth
(24:40) Chapter 7 Elise
(25:35) chapter 8 Gabriel
(29:52) Chapter 9 Elise
(31:41) Chapter 10 Leon
(34:00) Chapter 11 Elise
(39:26) Chapter 12 Dante
(42:00) Chapter 13 Gareth
(46:00) Chapter 14 Elise
(49:50) Chapter 15 Ryder
📖 Shop The Episode:
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Savage Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425165
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1 hr 3 min
About The Story Is
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Two foul mouth book baddies, 1 podcast and zero filter. We break down the stories taking over your feed-from viral #BookTok to bestselling books-one hot take at a time. New episodes weekly, because…
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