The Dirty Pour

This week on Dirty Pour, Bri and Alison tackle Saps and Secrets, a small-town firefighter romance that promised surprise babies, mystery, and sizzling chemistry—but somehow ended up with cheese wars, maple festivals, murder investigations, and a whole lot of frustration.The girls break down the unexpected pregnancy storyline, Jasper's golden retriever energy, Evie's endless self-doubt, and why this might be the first book they almost didn't finish. Along the way, they discuss bizarre subplots, confusing character choices, and whether too many storylines can sink an otherwise promising romance.Of course, no Dirty Pour episode would be complete without cocktails, sarcasm, and plenty of laughs while dissecting a book that simply didn't hit the mark.Sometimes the best conversations come from the books you don't love.Chapters00:00 – Cheers to Books We Love… and Books We Don't02:01 – Surprise Baby Meets Firefighter Romance03:38 – Family Drama & Unexplained Secrets05:21 – Labor at the Pizza Shop & Meeting Jasper06:43 – The World's Most Patient Firefighter08:12 – Cheese Wars, Festivals & Small-Town Chaos09:20 – Evie, Her Friends & One-Dimensional Characters11:28 – The Book They Almost Didn't Finish12:52 – Waiting Way Too Long for the Romance13:04 – Awkward Intimacy & Strange Character Choices15:22 – The Murder Mystery That Almost Didn't Matter18:23 – Why Everyone in Town Hates Everyone Else21:35 – Could This Story Have Been Better?22:15 – Why the Sequel Actually Looks Promising23:23 – Next Week: Off Campus & Love Overboard Preview

This week on Dirty Pour, Bri and Alison tackle Saps and Secrets, a small-town firefighter romance that promised surprise babies, mystery, and sizzling chemistry—but somehow ended up with cheese wars, maple festivals, murder investigations, and a whole lot of frustration.The girls break down the unexpected pregnancy storyline, Jasper's golden retriever energy, Evie's endless self-doubt, and why this might be the first book they almost didn't finish. Along the way, they discuss bizarre subplots, confusing character choices, and whether too many storylines can sink an otherwise promising romance.Of course, no Dirty Pour episode would be complete without cocktails, sarcasm, and plenty of laughs while dissecting a book that simply didn't hit the mark.Sometimes the best conversations come from the books you don't love.Chapters00:00 – Cheers to Books We Love… and Books We Don't02:01 – Surprise Baby Meets Firefighter Romance03:38 – Family Drama & Unexplained Secrets05:21 – Labor at the Pizza Shop & Meeting Jasper06:43 – The World's Most Patient Firefighter08:12 – Cheese Wars, Festivals & Small-Town Chaos09:20 – Evie, Her Friends & One-Dimensional Characters11:28 – The Book They Almost Didn't Finish12:52 – Waiting Way Too Long for the Romance13:04 – Awkward Intimacy & Strange Character Choices15:22 – The Murder Mystery That Almost Didn't Matter18:23 – Why Everyone in Town Hates Everyone Else21:35 – Could This Story Have Been Better?22:15 – Why the Sequel Actually Looks Promising23:23 – Next Week: Off Campus & Love Overboard Preview

Before the mead, turkey legs, and questionable Renaissance Faire decisions, there was the getting-ready process.In this special Dirty Pour bonus episode, Bri takes you behind the scenes as she attempts to transform herself into a fairy for her very first Renaissance Faire. With zero makeup expertise, plenty of sarcasm, and a Celtic-themed weekend inspired by Wicked Altar, things go exactly as you'd expect.Join Bri as she talks through fairy makeup disasters, costume planning, Renaissance Faire excitement, and why confidence is sometimes more important than knowing what you're doing. Plus, hear how Wicked Altar influenced their Celtic Weekend theme, what Allison is wearing, and why sparkles are always the answer.If you've ever watched a makeup tutorial and thought, "I have no idea what I'm doing either," this episode is for you.Check out the final costumes and Renaissance Faire photos on the Dirty Pour Instagram.Chapters00:00 – Welcome to Renaissance Faire Day 00:42 – Fairy vs. Assassin: Choosing the Costumes 01:58 – A Very Unqualified Makeup Tutorial Begins 04:08 – Why Celtic Weekend Inspired This Adventure 04:44 – How Wicked Altar Inspired the Theme 06:00 – Green Eyeshadow & Trusting the Process 06:41 – Makeup Mishaps, Sparkles & Fairy Logic 08:22 – Eyeliner Anxiety & Dark Fairy Energy 09:10 – Contour, Foundation & Controlled Chaos 09:46 – Falling Asleep to YouTube Explained 10:31 – The Science of "Learning by Osmosis" 12:18 – Blush, Sparkles & Mystical Land Rules 13:52 – Final Touches Before the Faire 14:46 – The Final Reveal & Where to See the CostumesBonus EpisodeJoin Bri for a behind-the-scenes Dirty Pour bonus as she gets ready for her first Renaissance Faire, embraces her inner fairy, and proves that sometimes the best adventures start with a little creativity, a lot of sparkles, and absolutely no clue what you're doing.

This week on Dirty Pour, Bri and Allison dive into Wicked Altar by Jane Henry — a dark mafia romance packed with arranged marriages, family loyalty, emotional tension, underground secrets, and plenty of chaos.The girls break down the relationship between Cavin and Aaron, discuss the book’s strongest twists, and debate what worked (and what definitely needed more explanation). From Irish mafia politics and protective antiheroes to hidden clubs and unexpected emotional moments, this episode covers everything that made Wicked Altar a standout read.They also share hilarious real-life stories involving Medieval Times, Renaissance Faire plans, traffic cones, and questionable decision-making after cocktails.If you love dark romance, BookTok recommendations, mafia family drama, forced proximity, and sarcastic commentary, this episode is for you.Chapters00:00:00 – Wicked Altar First Impressions00:00:44 – Why the Opening Immediately Worked00:03:16 – Meet Cavin, Aaron & The Mafia Families00:06:42 – Arranged Marriage & Family Pressure00:10:38 – Hidden Clubs, Secrets & Late-Night Adventures00:12:46 – The First Kiss Scene Breakdown00:14:30 – Character Trauma & Unanswered Questions00:15:05 – High School Embarrassment Stories00:17:48 – Protective vs Controlling Relationships00:18:24 – Family Betrayals & Plot Twists00:21:35 – Fight Rings, Loyalty & Chaos00:25:37 – Medieval Times & Renaissance Faire Stories00:29:38 – The Traffic Cone Incident00:33:25 – Planning Renaissance Faire Costumes00:38:23 – Final Ratings & Next Week’s Read

Welcome to your new favorite morally questionable book club.In this debut episode of Dirty Pour, Allison and Bri are pouring up cocktails and spilling everything about their not-so-guilty pleasure: smutty romance books. From enemies-to-lovers chaos to reverse harem delusion (we said what we said), this episode is basically a BookTok comment section… but louder, drunker, and way more honest.They break down the tropes they’re obsessed with, the ones they’re absolutely done with, and the ones that will have them downloading a book at 2am with zero regrets. Oh—and yes, if there’s no spice by page 100… it’s getting DNF’d immediately.💅 Expect:Unhinged trope debatesBartender-level cocktails to match your readsBook recs that will ruin your sleep scheduleAnd a little judgment (lovingly… kinda)📖 First up: Wicked Altar by Jane Henry— paired with Irish-themed cocktails because we love a festive, slightly chaotic vibe.Get your Copy Here: https://www.amazon.com/Wicked-Altar-Arranged-Marriage-McCarthy-ebook/dp/B0FP34LSR6So grab your drink, your Kindle, and your dignity (optional)…Welcome to Dirty Pour.⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Welcome to the Dirty Pour (aka your toxic new book club)02:58 – Let’s Talk Tropes: What We Love vs. What Needs to Be Retired09:02 – Reverse Harem, Daddy Energy & Other Life Choices12:46 – The Fine Line Between Hot and “Girl, Stand Up”15:33 – Surprise Pregnancy? Be So Serious.17:13 – Things We Probably Shouldn’t Google (But Did Anyway)18:04 – Bully Romance, Fantasy Worlds & Mafia Men24:37 – If There’s No Spice by Page 100… It’s Over26:37 – Next Read: Wicked Altar + Irish Cocktails 🍀