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Jules and Leslie

The romantasy podcast for readers who love chaos as much as happily-ever-afters.Best friends Leslie and Jules dive into the world of fantasy romance with humor, heart, and zero shame. We’re talking tropes, dissecting BookTok memes, debating characters, and celebrating the books taking over the internet.Deep dives into ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, Crescent City & more. Hot takes on mating bonds, morally grey men, and why we’re all feral for wingspan discourse.We’re not book reviewers—we’re deep in the trenches with you. Welcome to the Brine. 🥒

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33 episodes

  1. Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadow, Parts 1 | Bryce Drops Into Prythian 1:11:35
  2. A Court of Splintered Harmony Eve: Theories, Feelings, and the Valkyrie Cycle Begins Tomorrow 56:48
  3. The Pumpkin Spice Cafe (Dream Harbor Book 1) 🎃 1:06:40
  4. House of Sky and Breath Pt. 2: The Starsword, the Archives & the Ending That Broke the Fandom 1:22:02
  5. House of Sky and Breath Part 1: The Mates, The Mayhem & That Ridiculous Bargain 1:27:48
  6. Jules and Leslie Try a New Trope: Mothman Made Her Do It (Sweet Berries) 34:20
  7. East of the Sun, West of the Moon: The Fairy Tale That IS ACOTAR 52:43
  8. Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood — The Canyon, The Ravine & ALL the Chaos 1:32:45
  9. Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood, Part I — Bryce, Danika & the Murder That Changed Everything 1:21:35
  10. Is Fairy Smut Dumbing Down Literature? (Genre Court is in Session) 54:14
  11. I've Got All My Sisters With Me - Season 2 Premiere 1:02:22
  12. 🌹 ACOSF FINALE: "I Give It All Back" — The Blood Rite, The Crown & Nesta's Ending (Ch. 56-80) 🥒 1:53:25
  13. Jules & Leslie Try a New Trope: Morning Glory Milking Farm 1:08:10
  14. A Court of Silver Flames Part 2: The Bog, Ataraxia & The Secret That Changed Everything (Ch. 29–55) 1:32:47
  15. Jules & Leslie Try a New Trope: Frisky the Snowman 53:55
  16. A Court of Silver Flames Part 1: The House of Wind, Valkyries & Nesta's Rock Bottom (Ch.1-28) 1:24:23
  17. The Perks of Being a "Wallflower": The Lisa Kleypas Series That Has It All 1:39:11
  18. A Court of Frost and Starlight — Cozy Chaos with Emotional Damage 57:51
  19. Griefcat: Music, Mayhem & Romantasy (Everything In Between) 1:03:22
  20. A Court of Wings and Ruin (Part 2): The Battle, The Sacrifice & The Aftermath 1:12:46
  21. The Ballad of Tam Lin: The Scottish Folklore Behind ACOTAR 57:12
  22. A Court of Wings and Ruin (Part 1): Feyre's Revenge & War Preparations 1:36:22
  23. Load-Bearing Friendships: The Women Who Made These Stories Work 1:25:02
  24. ACOMAF (Part 2): To the Stars Who Listen 1:18:15
  25. All the FEELS 1:03:27
  26. A Court of Mist and Fury (Part 1): Everything Changes 52:48
  27. A Court of Thorns and Roses: Where It All Began 1:09:49
  28. Pour One Out for Harlequin & the History of Romance Novels 1:05:30
  29. The Call Her Daddy SJM Interview: Our Hot Takes 8:15
  30. Team Azriel, Lucien, or Elain? 40:55
  31. Morally Grey or Just A Dick 45:30
  32. Wingspan: An Oral Discourse 42:03
  33. Welcome to the Brine 24:45