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Ministry mishaps. Ron seeks snacks. Harry and Hermione got each other's back. Voldemort sneak attack! Get ready for a magical ride with Adrienne and Annamarie as they dive into the wild world of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Chapters 12-18! In this episode, they tackle the epic Ministry infiltration, the trio's camping trip from hell, and the thrilling escapades of our hosts' favorite duo, Harry and Hermione (H Squared for short). Discover the secrets of Godric's Hollow and get the juicy inside scoop from Rita Skeeter about Dumbledore's mysterious past. It's a spellbinding adventure packed with laughs, surprises, and all the wizarding drama you love! Hey, noodle squad! Don't forget to share the love, rate us, and drop a comment! As always, thanks for tuning in! 🎧Chapters:00:00 Intro02:45 Initial Thoughts07:04 Kreacher Does The Cooking, The Cleaning09:20 Our Sassy Friend, Phineas11:08 Snape: The Headmaster12:36 Voldy's Outlook Calendar14:54 A Magical Heist18:29 The Rise of the Pure Blood Regime20:02 Umbridge's Disneyland28:13 Hermione's Patronus32:01 No One To Eat All This Food34:55 Let's Go Camping Guys!39:03 Where's The Wand?40:14 Ron, Maybe You Should Do The Cooking and Cleaning46:26 The Goblins Don't Want To Be In This Group Project52:07 Propaganda During War55:12 If Rusting My Sparkling Summer Was The Goal01:10:48 It's You and Me: Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince01:15:29 My Hand Was The One You Reached For01:19:51 Where Your Treasure Is, There Will Your Heart Be Also01:21:22 In This Life And Beyond01:25:34 A Horror Movie Interlude01:28:31 Rewind: October 31, 198101:30:01 The Stakes Are High, The Water's Rough01:37:34 Friends To Lovers to Rivals01:39:27 I Know He Loved You01:47:47 The Elephant In The Room 01:53:54 Final Thoughts01:55:31 Character Awards02:00:24 Lightning Bolt Moments02:03:02 Muggle Wishes02:04:21 Wand (Mic) Drop02:10:02 Side Quests02:14:48 Outro

Join Adrienne, Annamarie, and wonderful friend of the pod, Eve, as they dive into the beginning of the end with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, chapters 1-11! Set the scene with Voldemort's chilling meeting, witness the Dursleys' oddly heartwarming departure, and take a shot of polyjuice potion as we set on the wild ride of the Seven Potters. From fights in the sky to some heartbreaking goodbyes, there’s still some hope as we celebrate love at Bill and Fleur's wedding, where hot gossip and secrets abound! Lastly, grab your beaded bags, deluminators, and snitches as we read Dumbledore's  will and embark on the trio's thrilling final adventure. This episode is packed with friendship, bravery, and a sprinkle of mischief. Hit play and let the wizarding world enchant you! 🎧✨ALSO special thanks to our wonderful and whimsical friend, Eve (@evie_liebling) for joining us once more on our HP journey!Hey, noodle squad! Don’t forget to share the love, rate us, and drop a comment! As always, thanks for tuning in! Chapters:00:00 Intro02:53 Initial Thoughts04:08 The Dark Lord Ascending04:50 The Death Eater Teams Meeting That Could NOT Be An Email09:45 Bellatrix: A Fan Girl11:28 The Malfoys Fall From Grace15:12 Gross Teenage Boys16:54 In Memoriam22:25 Dursleys Departing24:02 Hope For Dudley27:23 Who's Running The Order Now?29:37 The Seven Potters32:40 RIP Our Favorite Feathered Girl36:01 Harry's Reality Check39:42 Fallen Warrior43:22 Cost'em an Eye and an Ear43:46 Wedding Bells: Ringing; The Trio: Scheming46:25 Let's Talk About the Ghoul In the Room49:34 Where's Our Invite Bill and Fleur??50:34 Happy 17th Birthday Harry!51:15 "12 Fail-Safe Ways to Charm Witches"54:47 Ginny's Gift56:31 The Will of Albus Dumbledore01:00:55 Bill and Fleur's Big Day!01:02:33 A Reunion of Sorts01:05:01 Back Table Tea Time Sesh01:11:37 The Ministry Has Fallen 01:13:51 Why is Hermione so Awesome?01:15:26 The Trio's Return to Grimmauld Place01:17:38 Sirius's Room: A Glimpse into the Past01:19:52 Lily's Letter01:23:14 R.A.B. REVEALED01:24:49 Kreacher's Lore01:32:43 The Search for the Lost Locket01:35:29 Post-Wedding Recap01:38:00 Lupin's Getting Cold Feet (Paws)?01:43:29 Character Awards01:48:38 Lightning Bolt Moments01:52:09 Muggle Wishes01:55:09 Wand (Mic) Drop02:05:46 Side Quests02:11:16 Thank You Eve!02:11:56 Outro

Don your finest funeral fits and join Adrienne and Annamarie for a bittersweet finale to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince! This episode is packed with magical moments as we bid farewell to Dumbledore and ponder his enduring legacy, explore the road ahead for Harry and the Golden Trio, and dive into the enchanting themes of love, friendship, and growth that makes this book a favorite amongst one of our hosts. And just when you think it can't get any better, the infamous Swift Corner swoops in with some fun and creative twists that may ✨enhance✨ your reading experience!Hey, noodle squad! Don't forget to share the love, rate us, and drop a comment! As always, thanks for tuning in! 🎧Chapters:00:00 Intro02:11 Harry and Snape As Mentor Mentee AU04:54 Two Sides of The Same Coin06:32 "Heyyy.. so remember when I told you so?" 09:02 What's the Mood with Malfoy Now?11:56 Humming Horcruxes12:25 Dumbledore's Funeral; Nitwit Oddment Blubber Tweak17:58 Hinny's Breakup22:24 I Gotta Go My Own Way23:31 Dumbledore's Man Even After Death24:50 NOT SOLO FAST25:59 The Golden Trio For A Reason27:54 Final Thoughts: The Trio, Tom, Dumbledore 39:26 Star Ratings41:04 Character Awards49:30 Lightning Bolt Moments53:11 Muggle Wishes54:29 Wand (Mic) Drop01:06:48 Swift Corner01:43:49 Side Quests01:48:37 Outro

Prepare the tissues and pour one out for the GOAT with Adrienne and Annamarie as they tackle the wild twists of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapters 25-29! Join the duo for Hinny's Hogwarts' hard launch, Harry and Dumbledore's epic first adventure, where we witness the true power (and drinking tolerance) of the one and only Albus Dumbledore. Feel the shock as Draco spills his secrets, and brace yourself for the death that will rattle not only Hogwarts, but our characters and the Wizarding World to its core. This episode is a rollercoaster of emotions, packed with laughs, gasps, and maybe a tear or two. Hey, noodles! Don't forget to share the love, rate us, and drop a comment! As always, thanks for tuning in! Chapters:00:00 Intro02:16 Initial Thoughts05:59 Professor Trelawney Acting Sus08:21 Snape The Snitch12:19 Pack Your Wands, We're Going On An Adventure!15:34 Hinny's Official Hard Launch17:29 Britain's Hottest Beachside Stay19:46 "YOLO" - Dumbledore, probably23:16 The GOAT in Action24:46 The True Power of Albus Dumbledore25:27 Terrible But Great27:23 Performance Review: Harry James Potter31:01 Even the Greatest Wizards Struggle32:40 The Pace of the Chase33:28 The Mentor-Student x Father-Son Dynamic35:10 Harry, Our Self-Catastrophizing King37:56 Draco's Confession and Evil Monologuing41:04 Dumbledore's Mercy and Draco's Choice43:53 The Clock is Ticking Draco45:44 Dumbledore's Death50:02 Snape you SNAKE54:19 Feathery Friends to the Rescue!55:23 As The Dust Settles57:33 Horcrux from Temu59:03 The Phoenix Lament01:03:52 Bill x Fleur: Love Conquers All01:08:12 Puppy Love!01:11:01 Hogwarts' Future and Dumbledore's Legacy01:16:57 Outro

Take a shot of Felix felicis and get ready for a roller coaster of DRAMA! FLASHBACKS! LOVE POTIONS! HORCRUXES! and a cauldron load more as Adrienne and Annamarie whisk you away into the enchanting chaos of Chapters 16-24 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince! Feel the fire ignite as Harry locks horns with the Ministry, and dive into the petty drama that puts two of our golden trio to the test. Weigh the risks of relying on tools that seem to have all the answers, and meet Tom Riddle, the OG Handsome Dark Lord, in all his mysterious glory. And just when you think it can't get any more thrilling, brace yourself for the jaw-dropping reveal about Horcruxes and so much more!!Hey, noodles! Don't forget to share the love, rate us, and drop a comment! As always, thanks for tuning in! 🎧Chapters:00:00 Intro02:00 Initial Thoughts05:02 An Icy Christmas at the Burrow08:14 Lupin's Furry Little Problem10:13 Harry's Hunch about Malfoy12:47 Dumbledore's Man16:24 the AUDACITY17:13 The OG Handsome Dark Lord19:27 Visiting The Ancestral Cottage23:25 Horcruxes25:14 WizardGPT29:40 Memory Retrieval31:10 A Child of Divorce35:04 Happy (Almost Last) Birthday!39:38 Near Death Experience Band Aid43:12 Justice For Lavender46:59 Mansplaining McLaggen49:43 So....Are We Gonna Talk About It? No? Alrighty.50:49 Harry Being Irresponsible52:56 The DADA Curse55:38 Tom Riddle: Post Hogwarts56:20 Tea Time with Hepzibah01:02:48 The Unknowable Room01:04:18 They're COUSINS Harry!01:06:38 Apparition License01:07:19 This Is Not The Trio We Know And Love01:11:15 A Professor, A Half Giant, A Boy Who Lived and An Acromantula01:15:20 Be Brave01:19:50 Horcruxes: For Research Purposes01:21:55 Tom I'm Literally Just A Girl Riddle01:29:48 Love and Choice01:32:37 It's Death by a Thousand Cuts01:37:26 The Girls Are Fighting01:40:12 Heated Wizardry01:43:46 Where is Your Yearning, Harold?01:47:30 Final Thoughts01:49:52 Character Awards01:55:06 Lightning Bolt Moments and Memorable Scenes01:57:35 Muggle Wishes01:59:08 Wand (Mic) Drop02:09:07 Side Quests02:12:41 Adrienne Rants About Wuthering Heights (2026)02:19:09 Back To Our Side Quests02:19:47 Outro

🚨 URGENT FAE ALERT! 🚨 Calling all Courts, Winged Warriors, and Color Analysts! Join the enchanting Adrienne, the vibrant Annamarie, and our special guest, the fabulous Eve (@evie_liebling), for an EMERGENCY ACOTAR pow-wow! We're diving into the interview that's got the entire bookish realm buzzing: Sarah J Maas x Call Her Daddy. Get ready to sip on the juiciest tea as we unravel the vibes of the interview, speculate on upcoming book releases, and dish out theories on future romances that might just steal your heart! (and which one has pretty much stolen ours) ❤️Hey, noodle squad! Don't forget to share the love, rate us, and drop a comment! As always, thanks for tuning in! 🎧Chapters:00:00 Intro02:08 Guest Intro: Eve @evie_liebling03:32 Overall Interview Vibes07:39 Upcoming ACOTAR Release Dates08:51 3 in 1 Situation13:37 Who's Story Is This? (And A Surprise POV)16:31 Part I, II, III Theories Based On Colors20:34 The Chick-Fil-A Theory21:29 Elain and Azriel: A Pit Stop23:07 Elain, Lucien, Azriel, Gwyn29:53 Adrienne Crashes Out 30:44 Free Will, Mating Bonds, Slow Burns (A Quote From SJM)41:23 Excited For The Release42:17 Tamlin and Redemption (Tamlain = DED)44:26 Rhys Makes Mistakes Too46:06 Feyre Leveled Up By Being A Mom48:01 BRB: Gonna Hold Hands And Chant For Elucien

Love is in the air! Whether it be in a vial or a monster stirring up in Harry’s chest, join Adrienne and Annamarie as they dive into the thrilling chapters 9 to 15 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince! Discover the drama of teenage romance with Ron, Hermione, and Lavender, and unravel the mystery of the Half-Blood Prince. Explore Tom Riddle's origins as we dive into the pensieve and meet the last of the infamous House of Gaunt. Plus, don't miss the chaos and intrigue of Professor Slughorn's iconic and quite choatic Christmas party. Hit play and explore the magic beyond the pages!Hey noodles - don't forget to share, rate, and leave us a comment! And as always, thanks for listening!Chapters:00:00 Intro02:22 Adrienne Yells For A Bit02:55 Initial Thoughts05:54 Prof McG Being A G07:46 Snape as the new DADA13:54 A New Era In Potions16:20 This Is Romance?21:15 Smells Like Love24:03 Meet the Gaunts31:48 Merope x Tom35:13 Lupin's Parenting38:00 You're Hot Harry!41:44 Quidditch Tryouts46:37 Lavender Haze48:26 How's Our Gentle Giant Holding Up50:36 The Half Blood Prince54:15 Katie Bell's Mysterious Attack55:12 Malfoy's a Death Eater - I Solemnly Swear57:14 Mundungus' Side Hustle58:19 Harry's Evolution01:01:03 Merope: A Shakespearean Tragedy01:04:13 How to Make a Dark Lord: Lack of Love01:06:20 Our Little Textbook Sociopath 01:08:55 Tom v. Harry Venn Diagram01:10:53 Bring on the Teenage Drama01:14:25 Ginny Tells Ron What's What01:16:24 Harry's Chest Monster: A New Era01:19:46 The Games We Play01:34:01 The Chaos of Slughorn's Christmas Party01:39:59 Final Thoughts01:41:56 Character Awards01:47:40 LIghtning Bolt Moments01:49:56 Muggle Wishes01:52:43 Wand Drops01:58:03 Side Quests

Are you coming to the spidery shed? Make note of jam preferences and join Adrienne, Annamarie, and their special guest, Stef (@tbrchronicles) as they embark on a magical romp through chapters 1-8 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince! Get ready to laugh out loud as Dumbledore hilariously puts the Dursleys in their place, but don’t forget your special security question before entering! Meet Hogwarts’ newest Potions Professor and dive into the delightful nuances of favoritism amongst students — both fictional and irl. Witness the curious case of spidery sheds, as Dumbledore moves up Harry’s Top 8 on Myspace and so much more. Plus, tune in to catch Stef's enchanting insights and where to find her! This episode is a cauldron bubbling over with fun, mystery, and magical mischief. Hit play and let the enchantment begin!A great big thank you to our wonderful guest and our new favorite Hogwarts Professor, Stef, for joining us on this adventure!Hey noodles - don't forget to share, rate, and leave us a comment! And as always, thanks for listening.Chapters: 00:00 Intro02:51 Guest Intro: Stef (@tbrchronicles)08:51 Initial Thoughts10:35 I Have A Talking Portrait Believe Me!15:50 It's A Dumpster Fire18:52 Best Supporting Oscar Winner: Severus23:22 Okay Cissy, We Get You25:15 Harry? The New Dark Lord?28:27 Snape's Back Up Plan: Acting30:42 Harry, Clean Your Room!32:29 Dumbledore Gives The Dursleys An Overdue Shaming36:09 Harry's A Home(And Elf?)Owner Now!39:37 Dumbledore's Jam Preferences42:07 Slughorn: Not Evil But Still Needs Some Work (Sounds Like All Of Us)46:55 His Crowning Jewel48:30 Favoritism In Teachers50:42 Professor Stef and Professor Hermione53:40 Spidery Sheds: Best Place For Deep Convos01:01:43 Mollywobbles01:05:44 Not The Girls' Best Moment01:10:28 Bill and Fleur01:13:21 Besties 01:16:26 OWLs01:18:10 Weasley's Wizard Wheezes01:23:33 Yo Mama (Diagon Alley's Version)01:24:46 The Slug Club01:29:44 Snape Gets and Signs That Job Offer01:32:16 Final Thoughts01:33:53 Character Awards01:38:37 Lightning Bolt Moments01:41:55 Muggle Wishes01:44:43 Wand (Mic) Drop01:50:14 Where To Find Stef On Bookstagram (GO FOLLOW)01:52:09 Side Quests01:55:20 BREAKING NEWS:  Stef's Audiobook Narration01:57:30 Red Rising Meeting 02:00:44 More Side Quests!02:02:42 Outro

Step into back into the magical world of Adrienne and Annamarie as they wrap up their final Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix episode! This enchanting episode invites you to unravel the truths of Trelawney's Prophecy, celebrate as Umbridge gets her just desserts, and feel the bittersweet emotions as Harry navigates a world without Sirius. With their final star ratings, Character Awards, Lightning Bolt Moments, Fictionally Speaking’s cherished Swift Corner and more, this episode promises to be a spellbinding adventure filled with laughter, insights, and a touch of unhinged chaos from your co-hosts. So grab your robes, settle in, and let the magic unfold!Hey noodles - don't forget to share, rate, and leave us a comment! And as always, thanks for listening!Chapters:00:00 Intro02:15 Kreacher's Feature05:47 The First Prophecy Trelawney Got Right10:20 Hogwarts, A History: Weasley Swamp12:16 Karma is a Centaur13:17 Suffering a Sirius Loss17:18 Homeward Bound with the Homies20:53 Final Thoughts29:40 Star Ratings33:55 Character Awards38:55 Lightning Bolt Moments45:12 Muggle Wishes48:10 Wand Drops58:12 Swift Corner01:23:12 Side Quests01:28:45 Outro

Hold onto your textbooks and feather quills, because Adrienne and Annamarie are here with Part One of their final escapade into Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! This episode is a delightful concoction of chaos and charm, starting with the O.W.L.s—where wizarding exams are surprisingly, as wild as a Quidditch match! Dive into Harry's dream world, where reality and fantasy blur in the most unexpected ways. Wave goodbye to Umbridge as she rides off into the sunset—girl bye! But don't get too comfy; the Department of Mysteries awaits with its secrets and surprises, leading to the sudden jaw-dropping moment of Sirius' curtain call. And just when you think the magic's over, Dumbledore confesses his greatest flaw that will leave your heart whole and Harry, conflicted. Packed with wit, whimsy, and a dash of nostalgia, this episode is short and sweet and a must-listen for our fifth book!Hey noodles - don't forget to share, rate, and leave us a comment! And as always, thanks for listening.Chapters:00:00 Intro05:48 Initial Thoughts09:29 O.W.L.s16:18 The Cowardice! The Audacity!19:35 No Allies Left. Sort of.21:31 Hermione's Not An Enabler, Harry's Not An Idle Bystander28:25 Umbridge: A Villain You Know33:19 And The Oscar Goes To35:14 Karma Is A Centaur38:04 HERMY WHERE HAGGER39:42 Well That Was Rude42:37 Life's Mysteries45:16 Death Eaters v DA52:27 A Not So Cheery Family Reunion56:16 Harry's Not About That Unforgivable Life59:00 Dumbledore vs. Voldemort01:03:11 Voldy's Love Allergy01:05:43 You Get 30 Min Max01:07:03 Tell All Expose01:09:12 Harry's Guilt, Grief and Anger01:14:23 Taking On The Blame01:18:31 Knowledge is Power01:21:13 Dumbledore's Confession: A Father Figure01:21:36 Harry and Dumbledore's New  Era01:27:50 Outro

Madame Puddyfoot’s, anyone? Grab a date, reserve a table, and get ready for a magical rollercoaster as Adrienne and Annamarie dive into "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," chapters 22-30! This episode is packed with fun and surprises, from the quirky happenings at St. Mungo's to the unexpected characters you’ll meet there. Relive the hilariously awkward charm of Harry and Cho's first (and last) date, and join Hermione on her bold vigilante crusade. Witness Snape's most haunting memory and how the Marauders' role play part in it, whilst the Weasley twins make Hogwarts history with their extravagant grand exit from the castle halls. Feel the power to the people as Hogwarts rises up against Umbridge's tyranny, showcasing the community’s rebellious spirit and unity. With humor, insight, and a touch of nostalgia, join in with Adrienne and Annamarie as they shine a light on some of the book’s most iconic moments! Hey noodles - don't forget to share, rate, and leave us a comment! And as always, thanks for listening.Chapters:00:00 Intro03:25 A Special Request04:23 Initial Thoughts08:32 An Invisible String10:28 Portraits Party11:55 Wizard Healthcare14:42 Come Ye Merry Hipogriffs16:32 I'm A Danger To Society18:22 HermioneGPT But Reliable20:27 Phineas Sassafrass22:08 Autographs? Anyone?24:19 The Longbottoms27:36 The Missing Kreacher29:21 Snape v Sirius33:12 It's All In Your Head36:04 Bode Goodbye37:52 Hey Chat Welcome Back40:02 Its Sirius41:25 The Infamous First Date46:26 Hermione's On Her Vigilante Shit....Again51:14 Hermione: Dating Coach53:38 Hogwarts Must Read 58:49 Occlumency01:02:35 Dumbledore: A Diva01:06:05 A New Bombshell Has Joined The Villa01:10:44 What, Like It's Hard?01:17:46 Harry Woke Up and Chose Violence01:19:42 Hermione Woke Up and Chose Violence01:21:31 The Marauders, Lily, and Snape01:30:21 The Maraduers and The Golden Trio01:32:40 Occlumency: We Gave It A Shot Fam01:38:14 The Good Ole Days01:40:04 Do You Need A Cough Drop?!01:42:18 Now THAT's A Weasley Legacy01:45:51 Harry's Reckless Curiosity01:47:33 Grawp01:49:30 Final Thoughts01:52:03 Character Awards01:56:55 Lightning Bolt Moments01:58:51 Muggle Wishes02:02:34 Wand Drop02:10:09 Side Quests02:13:44 Outro

OH MY GURG! Get ready for a magical ride with Adrienne, Annamarie, and the enchanting Bethanie (@dangerandbeauty_art) as they dive into the Wizarding world of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" Chapters 12-21!  From the Harry’s teenage angst to Professor Umbridge’s *hem hem* cruel detentions and Hermione's gathering of Dumbledore's Army, this episode is packed with laughter, surprises, and a sprinkle of romance(?) with Harry and Cho's first kiss! Together the girlies talk friendship, family, fan fiction and more — don't miss out on this spellbinding chat! 🧙‍♂️✨A great big thank you to our wonderful guest, Bethanie, for joining us on this adventure!Hey noodles - don't forget to share, rate, and leave us a comment! And as always, thanks for listening.Chapters:00:00 Intro02:20 Guest Intro: Bethanie aka @dangerandbeauty_art15:22 Initial Thoughts: Umbridge Bashing17:46 Harry's Mood21:17 Fred and George's Market Research22:42 Ron as a Stand Up Comedian?!24:46 Gatekeeping30:38 Umbridge-itis 33:50 Hermione Levels Up37:21 I'll Tell Mom!39:32 Hermione's "Knitting" Project43:55 Hermione and Luna46:31 I Must Not Tell Lies50:56 Percy The Git52:41 Ron's Quidditch Career54:58 A Fireside Chat56:13 Harry Rebels!01:00:39 Hermione Plots!01:05:30 Traumatizing Not Romanticizing01:07:47 Hermione Provides An Outlet01:09:24 Aura Farming Tea Sesh At The Hog's Head01:13:39 Cho and A Comb01:14:42 Generational Wealth01:15:40 Ron as a Big Brother01:16:39 Hedwig: Harry's Soulmate Actually01:18:28 Money Is All The Use I Need01:20:01 Sirius v Molly (Round 2)01:22:23 Living His Best Elf Life01:24:13 First DA Meeting01:26:45 Luna The Fashionista01:27:51 Weasley Is Our King01:29:19 Yo Mama: Round 301:32:02 One Rock Trope01:33:10 Fanfiction01:34:11 OH MY GURG!01:38:14 Kisses and Teaspoons01:47:01 Final Thoughts01:48:50 Character Awards01:56:17 Lightning Bolt Moments02:00:04 Muggle Wishes02:02:02 Wand (Mic) Drop02:05:46 Special Thanks to Our Special Guest02:07:29 Side Quests02:11:58 More Bethanie Love02:13:05 Where To Find Bethanie's ART!02:14:55 Outro

Time to meet the family -- because things are about to get Sirius. Gather your extendable ears, snag a bag of puking pastilles, and join Adrienne and Annamarie for their first episode on "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," covering chapters 1-11. Dive into Harry's new teenage angst as he grapples with isolation and frustration, meet the enigmatic Order of the Phoenix at the mysterious Grimmauld Place, and give your take on the heated debate between Molly and Sirius over Harry's right to know. Witness Dumbledore serve both looks and justice at Harry's trial and experience the uncanny atmosphere of returning to the Hogwarts Express this year, as the wizarding world grows darker and more complex.Hey noodles - don't forget to share, rate, and leave us a comment! And as always, thanks for listening!Chapters:00:00 Intro05:06 Initial Thoughts09:26 Enter Harry's Angst16:06 Beware: Old Lady With Cat Treats19:10 The Barrier Breaks: Remember My Last!23:45 The GC Is Going Off29:28 Real Moody v Fake Moody32:20 Tonks: Your New Bestie33:56 Daddy DADA? (Unfiltered Thoughts)35:15 The Package Is Being Transferred38:09 Love What You've Done With The (Grim Old) Place40:16 REUNITED and it doesn't feel so good48:55 Sleuthing Info50:19 Pompous Percy52:24 The Order of the Phoenix52:24 The Pettiest Mother This Side of London53:00 Dinner at Grimmauld Place55:06 Molly v. Sirius01:03:54 A Lil Status Update01:06:52 The Noble and Most Ancient House of Black01:12:59 The Ministry of Magic01:19:11 You Can't Handle The Truth!01:26:24 Good Job! You Did....It.01:37:28 Luna Lovegood01:40:10 Do It For The Plot01:41:11 Sirius Black - The 6th One Direction Member?01:43:10 Weird Is The New Cool01:45:53 The Actual 6th One Direction Member ?01:48:04 The First Hem Hem01:50:05 Another Yo Mama Off01:51:33 Final Thoughts01:54:14 Character Awards01:58:51 Lightning Bolt Moments02:01:25 Muggle Wishes02:02:53 Wand (Mic) Drop02:05:26 Side Quests02:08:50 Outro

Quick! Ready your quick quote quills and join Adrienne, Annamarie, and their magical guests, Josh and Eve, for a spell-binding wrap-up of “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”! Tune in as they dive into the tangled web of the Crouch family,  discuss the Triwizard champs, and explore the new faces that add a dash of whimsy, mystery, and magic to the story. And don't miss out on the enchanting Swift Corner!A great big thank you to our wonderful wizarding guests and friends, Josh and Eve, for joining! Hey noodles - don't forget to share, rate, and leave us a comment! And as always, thanks for listeningChapters:00:00 Intro02:21 The Crouches: Yikes14:16 Ludo Bagman: Celebrity Privilege16:39 Igor Karkaroff: Ew.19:14 Madame Maxime: Big Boned?!22:43 Rita Skeeter: The OG Rage Baiter29:43 Fleur Delacour: Not Really A Mean Girl33:07 Victor Krum aka Troy Bolton38:59 Cedric Diggory: RIP42:10 Hagrid: Embrace Your Unique Self46:07 Sirius Needs A Shower48:19 Dumbledore: Unbothered Diva With The Aura51:19 Cornelius Fudge: Just Another Politician52:54 Swift Corner01:08:40 Thank You To Josh and Eve01:10:10 Outro

Get ready for a magical ride as hosts Adrienne and Annamarie, along with their special wizarding pals Josh and Eve, dive into the epic finale of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"! 🎉 From the intense trials hidden within Dumbledore’s mind to the unforgettable third task, between Harry and Cedric’s final decision in the Triwizard Tournament and the shocking halt of Cedric's fate, this episode is packed with thrills, chills, and plot twists! As Voldemort makes his spine-tingling return, join us for a spellbinding chat that marks the beginning of the end. Don't miss out on the wizarding fun!Thanks again to our wonderful guests Eve and Josh for joining us!Hey noodles - don't forget to share, rate, and leave us a comment! And as always, thanks for listening!00:00 Intro04:04 Guest Intro: Josh and Eve12:16 Initial Thoughts16:59 Do We Vibe With Divination?25:16 Karkaroff's Trial: I'm Only Here For The Shirts29:05 Bagman's Trial: How Was I Supposed To Know?!33:08 Barty Crouch Jr: A Tragedy?42:12 The Third Task43:55 Neville's Story49:42 Back To The Task53:51 Harry and Cedric59:58 We Lost A Real One 01:05:33 Wormtail Stirring The Cauldron01:08:31 Voldy Needs A Monologue01:12:18 The Death Eaters01:16:41 The Ghosts of Murders Past01:23:30 Barty Crouch Jr: A Mastermind (Unfortunately)01:30:23 Fudge About To Fudge Up01:36:50 The Beginning01:41:36 Fleur Is Intrigued01:42:38 Hermione Casually Putting People In Jars01:45:26 Final Thoughts and Star Ratings01:48:56 Character Awards01:57:16 Lightning Bolt Moments02:00:18 Muggle Wishes02:01:47 Wand (Mic) Drop02:05:29 Outro

Cheer on your favorite champ at the Triwizard Tournament, don your finest Yule Ball fits, grab the latest issue of Witches Weekly and join Adrienne and Annamarie as they unravel the magical mayhem and teenage drama of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," Chapters 20 through 28! From Dobby's charming (and fashionable) comeback, to the first and second heart-pounding Triwizard Tournament tasks, and the enchanting drama of the Yule Ball, this episode is a rollercoaster of thrill and excitement, filled with inspiring activism and heartfelt acceptance, relationship dynamics and as always, whimsical wizarding wonders -- specifically the most extravagant Christmas at Hogwarts yet. Discover the sparks flying between Viktor Krum and Hermione, get the dish on Rita Skeeter's scandalous scoops, and finally, delve into the mysterious machinations of Barty Crouch before our hosts embark on the homestretch — we saved you the best seats!Hey noodles - don't forget to share, rate, and leave us a comment! And as always, thanks for listening -- until next time!Chapters:00:00 Intro02:51 Initial Thoughts04:02 Being Noble04:49 Dumbledore: Go Swim Child06:25 Training Montage (H Squared Version)09:01 The First Task10:45 Harry's Fangirls: Wood and Bagman13:34 A Reconciliation15:28 What The HELF?!17:45 Keeping Up With Dobby and Winky22:11 Dumbledore Giving Second Chances23:34 A Free Elf Is A Bad Elf!25:53 There are GIRLS at Hogwarts?!29:46 Annamarie Taking Ron Down32:00 The CHOsen One34:39 Wizarding World Entertainment36:03 The Yule "Teenage Drama Fest" Ball43:06 You Know How To Ball, I Know Aristotle46:20 At The Champions Table49:25 Ron and Hermione Fight (Again) - The Audacity52:27 Rendezvous In The Bushes56:43 Rita Skeeter's Scoop01:00:44 The Outcasts01:02:09 Bagman's Business01:03:35 I Am Who I Am01:06:35 The Egg and The Eye01:11:38 The Second Task01:19:40 Krum's Little Crushy Crush01:25:25 The Barty Crouch Lore01:31:58 Hermione gets CANCELLED!01:35:42 Harry Sets The Record Straight01:38:13 The True Madness of Barty Crouch01:40:54 Final Thoughts01:44:56 Character Awards01:50:46 Lightning Bolt Moments01:52:29 Muggle Wishes01:53:52 Mic (Wand) Drop01:57:42 Wizards of Baking Recap ~ Spoilers!02:15:12 Side Quests02:19:10 Outro

Prepare your finest (and frilliest) dress robes and join Adrienne and Annamarie as they conjure up some magical mischief with their special guest, Laura, and cover Chapters 11-19 of “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”! News of the Triwizard Tournament is officially announced and spread throughout the Wizarding World and Hogwarts, where Mad Eye Moody's got his eye on you, and the Goblet of Fire is full of surprises. Brace yourself for a "yo momma-off" showdown and a crash course in the Unforgivable Curses. With Beauxbatons and Durmstrangs in the mix, the three -- I mean, four -- champions are chosen while Ron's green with envy and Rita Skeeter's got her quill at the ready. And just when you think it can't get any more chaotic, Annamarie swoops in and decides to stirs the pot. So sit back, relax, and tune in for a spellbinding adventure!Thanks again to our lovely guest Laura, for joining us!Hey noodles - don't forget to share, rate, and leave us a comment! And as always, thanks for listening!Chapters:00:00 Intro01:53 Guest Intro: Laura05:56 Mad Eye Moody 07:49 Hidden Wizard Schools09:22 Malfoy Meanie10:24 ANOTHER Creevey!12:01 Hermione - Elf Activist13:42 A Troll, A Hag, A Leprechaun14:39 The Triwizard Tournament18:06 Not A Sports Girl19:04 Coincidence or Not?20:59 Back To School21:43 The Planet Uranus23:40 YO MOMMA-OFF25:22 The Ferret27:09 DADA Teachers27:43 The Unforgivable Curses35:31 Harry's Hyper Independence37:21 Imperio For You! And You! And You!40:00 Harry Fights Off The Imperius Curse43:30 Beauxbatons and Durmstrang50:30 Inter House and School Rivalry53:48 The Goblet of Fire Chooses!55:22 The Four Champions01:02:35 Ron's Jealousy and Hermione's Loyalty01:08:04 Harry's Frustration 01:11:32 Grow Up Snape01:12:28 The Weighing of the Wands01:16:17 Rita Skeeter - The Role of Media01:23:15 S.P.E.W.01:28:52 DRAGONS!01:32:14 Mrs. Weasley Needs To Verify01:34:42 Harry and Sirius Fire Facetime01:36:05 Mad Eye's Eye and Invisiblity01:37:33 Final Thoughts01:38:03 OKAY ANNAMARIE STIRRING THE POT01:40:44 Back To Our Regularly Scheduled Programming01:42:16 Character Awards01:49:53 Lightning Bolt Moments01:52:33 Muggle Wishes01:54:23 Wand (Mic) Drop01:58:01 Side Quests02:02:28 Thank You Laura02:05:49 Outro

Join Adrienne and Annamarie as they dive into the magical mayhem of the first 10 chapters of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"! From the eerie whispers at the Riddle House to the Weasleys' delightful chaos, this episode is packed with wizarding wonders — setting the stage for the thrilling and seemingly ominous adventures that lie ahead. Feel the thrill of the Quidditch World Cup and the chilling moment when the Dark Mark is cast. #houseelvesmatter. Grab your wands, broomsticks, ominoculars, and let's unravel the magic together! 🧹✨Hey noodles - don't forget to share, rate, and leave us a comment! And as always, thanks for listening!Chapters:00:00 Intro02:43 Initial Thoughts04:10 FS x True Crime: The Riddle House Murder08:33 Voldemort and Wormtail14:11 Scars Hurting? No Biggie18:20 The Dursleys22:42 Hedwig v Pig24:26 My Godfather Will Hear About This26:20 Dudley Gets Treats34:13 Bill and Charlie (And Lucien?)39:06 Weasleys Wizard Wheezes42:33 Percy44:51 Corporate (Wizard's Version) and Sports50:14 Magical Transportation52:42 Quidditch World Cup Logistics55:34 The Diggories57:56 Muggles and Wizards Co-Existing01:04:11 Witches and Wizards From All Around01:11:45 Ludo Bagman and Barty Crouch01:17:15 The Quidditch World Cup01:26:17 The Dark Mark01:34:51 Sensationalist Journalism01:37:46 Post World Cup01:40:20 Final Thoughts01:41:57 Character Awards01:46:55 Lightning Bolt Momments01:50:05 Muggle Wishes01:52:45 Wand (Mic) Drop01:54:51 Side Quests01:58:41 Outro

Grab your wands and join Adrienne and Annamarie for the tail-end of their adventures in “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” as they navigate the chaos of final exams at Hogwarts, where Crookshanks is seemingly up to mischief and Sirius Black's midnight appearance sends shockwaves. Discover the hidden truths and histories behind the Marauders' map, glimpse the chill of the Dementor's kiss, and witness the power of Harry's Patronus. With Hermione's time-turner spinning through time, this episode promises a thrilling adventure of magic and mystery — culminating the final chapters of the third installment of the HP series! Tune in for an unforgettable journey! 🧙‍♂️✨Hey noodles - don't forget to share, rate, and leave us a comment! And as always, thanks for listening!Chapters:00:00 Intro02:26 Initial Thoughts04:18 Hermione's Having a Monday13:44 The Quidditch Final19:58 Lupin, Trelawney, Hagrid23:12 Harry and Hermione's Deepest Fears27:26 The Second Prophecy30:37 The Execution34:15 Cat, Rat, and Dog44:15 The Marauders50:35 Snape Has Joined The Island55:08 Detective Crookshanks59:34 Wormy!01:00:45 Humanity and Innocence01:04:48 CONFESS!01:09:08 Almost Kisses01:14:42 Rewind and Remix01:23:21 Only You Can Save Yourself01:29:41 Snape, Gaslighted01:30:46 DADA Teacher Out....Again01:32:02 Dumbledore's Wisdom Wednesday01:34:08 Siriusly Cool Godfather01:37:05 Closing Thoughts01:41:56 Ratings01:44:24 Character Awards01:50:58 Lightning Bolt Moments01:53:02 Muggle Wishes01:55:05 Wand (Mic) Drop01:57:09 Swift Corner02:05:45 Side Quests02:09:12 Wizards of Baking S2 Ep102:16:19 Outro

In this magical episode, the stakes are high as Quidditch season kicks off, but not without a hitch—Ron and Hermione's epic spat over Crookshanks and Scabbers adds fuel to the fire. Meanwhile, Sirius Black's shadow looms large, and Harry's mastery of the Patronus Charm becomes crucial. Amidst the chaos, friendships are tested, secrets are unveiled, and the Gryffindor team aims for glory with the help of Harry's new state-of-the-art Firebolt! Will they catch the snitch or be caught in the drama? Sit down, crack open a cold (preferably frozen) butterbeer, and accompany Adrienne and Annamarie as they indulge in latest Hogwarts tea sesh whilst also dishing some of their own hot takes and secrets - such as revealing their Patronus charms and more!Hey noodles - don't forget to share, rate, and leave us a comment! And as always, thanks for listening!Chapters:00:00 Intro03:07 Get Your Head In The Game 10:35 The Real Pets of Hogwarts16:24 Hogsmeade FOMO22:20 Sirius Break In26:14 Calm Down Oliver!28:59 DADA with Snape32:37 The Grim Defeat40:04 Therapy Session with Lupin46:36 The Marauders Map52:06 Piping Hot Tea Sesh At The Three Broomsticks01:04:13 Hagrid and Buckbeak01:07:15 Christmas, The Firebolt, and Derek01:16:04 The Patronus01:26:42 A Fate Worse Than Death01:29:34 Ron and Hermione Fight (Again)01:33:48 Gryffindor v Ravenclaw01:40:40 Sirius Breaks In (V2)01:42:54 Hagrid Being An Adult01:45:11 Careless & Caught!01:52:15 Character Awards01:58:37 Muggle Wishes01:59:55 Wand (Mic) Drop02:01:29 Side Quests02:06:32 Outro

BREAKING NEWS: Adrienne and Annamarie escape from a two week hiatus to bring you Chapters 1-7 of 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'! Back for Harry's third year at Hogwarts, your favorite bookish besties delve into Wizarding World where the air has shifted... and an infamous murderer is on the loose! From late Knight drives to day trips to Diagon Alley and our gang's first weeks back at school, listen as our hosts dive into the rare glimpse of the day to day life of a student at Hogwarts -- bewitched by the whimsy, the magic, and teenage angst of it all. Don't be ridikulus, rate our podcast, share, and make our day by leaving us a comment!Chapters:00:00 Intro02:43 Overall Thoughts05:44 Harry's Birthday Gifts19:09 Aunt Marge Goes Poof25:50 The Knight Bus Zooms31:27 Wanted: Sirius Black36:31 A Day In The Life: At Diagon Alley45:09 Reunited with Hermione and The Weasleys46:35 A New Diva Joins The House: Crookshanks51:20 Sirius Black: Its Serious56:41 Tea Sesh On The Hogwarts Express01:05:22 Dementors: Its (Actually) Serious01:14:16 Home At Last01:18:30 Divination: Hogwash or Divine?01:28:13 Care of Magical Creatures: Shut Up Malfoy01:35:23 Potions: Nevile Faces His Fears01:38:50 Defense Against the Dark Arts: Neville Conquers His Fears01:44:42 What's Your Boggart?01:47:19 Final Thoughts01:48:12 Character Awards01:53:33 Lightning Bolt Moments01:54:47 Muggle Wishes01:56:38 Wand (Mic) Drop01:58:08 Side Quests02:03:47 Outro

Enemies of the Heir Beware... THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS HAS BEEN OPENED! Follow Adrienne and Annamarie as they dodge rogue bludgers, perfect the Polyjuice potion, save petrified homies, and react to the unveiling of the secrets that lie within Hogwarts Halls the latter chapters of 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'!Don't forget to rate, share, and comment noodles!Chapters:00:00 Intro02:49 The Rogue Bludger09:08 Dobby Returns14:44 The Dueling Club20:23 Parseltongue24:53 The Polyjuice Potion36:18 Diaries and Valentines46:49 A Blast From The Past51:28 Hermione, Petrified01:00:49 Aragog01:05:43 The Chamber of Secrets01:13:18 The Truth About Lockhart01:18:09 The Heir of Slytherin and Invisible Strangers01:24:48 Love vs. Dark Magic01:27:31 The Founders and Hogwarts Fight Back01:37:27 Dobby Is A Free Elf01:40:34 Final Thoughts and Rating01:43:49 Character Awards01:47:57 Lightning Bolt Moments01:49:18 Muggle Wishes01:51:00 Wand (Mic) Drop01:53:06 Swift Corner02:02:24 Side Quests02:08:00 Outro

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...Don't forget to rate, share, and comment, noodles!!Thanks for listening!Chapters:00:00 Intro03:31 Harry's Worst Birthday12:14 Dobby's Warning25:28 The Burrow and The Weasleys42:32 Knockturn Alley49:23 Adrienne's Roped Into Talking Red Rising51:48 Gilderoy Lockhart54:53 Weasleys v. Malfoys58:41 The Whomping Willow 01:06:01 The Howler01:09:26 Herbology and Defense Against The Dark Arts01:17:25 Mudbloods , Squibs, Ghosts, Voices01:28:44 The Deathday Party01:32:24 The Chamber of Secrets Has Been Opened01:35:36 Enemies of the Heir Beware01:42:16 Final Thoughts01:44:46 Character Awards01:49:02 Lightning Bolt Moments01:50:11 Muggle Wishes 01:51:09 Wand (Mic) Drop01:53:16 Looking Forward To01:54:23 Side Quests01:58:41 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!Don’t forget to rate, comment, and share, noodles!!Thanks for listening!00:00 Intro02:33 Becoming a Swiftie06:09 Top Five Fave Albums08:05 First Impressions11:25 Overall Thoughts 15:29 Criticisms and Reception28:08 The Fate of Ophelia: A Retelling37:51 Elizabeth Taylor: Icon Meets Icon48:31 Opalite: A Man Made Gem54:37 Father Figure: Call Her Daddy01:01:29 Adrienne Goes On A Red Rising Tangent (Again)01:03:28 Eldest Daughter: Not A Bad Bitch01:13:01 Ruin the Friendship: That Took A Turn01:20:30 Actually Romantic: Like a Toy Chihuahua01:29:11 Wishlist: Who Put Those Dollar Signs?!01:33:43 Wood: Travis' Favorite?01:40:07 CANCELLED: Lady Macbeth01:46:37 Honey: But Not Passive Aggressive01:51:18 The Life of a Showgirl: Married to the Hustle02:01:49 Concluding Thoughts and Ratings02:07:13 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! Like, comment, rate, and share noodles!Chapters:00:00 Intro03:11 Quidditch 10106:17 Troll In The Dungeon!09:23 Harry's First Match15:16 Christmas at Hogwarts22:25 Invisibility Cloak24:30 I Show Not Your Face But Your Heart's Desire38:47 Nicholas Flamel45:34 Mars Is Unusually Bright Tonight51:55 Through The Trapdoor58:35 He's Going To Sacrifice Himself!01:03:15 Not Magic, But Logic01:05:41 What's Under That Turban01:11:06 Dumbledore's Plotting01:13:38 The Next Great Adventure01:14:44 Say His Damn Name01:15:37 Through A Child's Lens01:17:35 Adrienne Goes On A Tangent About Red Rising01:18:49 Professor Snape: Why A Hater?01:20:54 The Friends We Make Along The Way01:22:28 Dumbledore Has No Favoritism(?)01:24:28 Annamarie's Journey01:25:43 Themes 01:31:51 Character Arcs01:37:19 Character Awards01:41:18 Light Bolt Moments01:44:08 Wand (Mic) Drop01:45:11 Muggle Wishes01:47:12 Closing and Ratings01:49:27 Swift Corner01:56:01 Side Quests02:00:36 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. Listen, rate, share, and comment below your Hogwarts House, noodles!!Thanks for listening and never forget…Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak!Chapters:00:00 Intro04:02 Personal Potter Lore11:00 Elevator Pitch (Non Spoiler)13:46 The Dursleys16:45 Dropping Off Harry20:48 Life With The Dursleys28:23 Harry, Yer a Wizard!34:24 Diagon Alley51:44 The Hogwarts Express01:04:11 The Sorting01:14:21 Hogwarts01:21:11 Flying 01:26:27 Fluffy01:32:44 Closing Thoughts01:35:03 Character Awards (New Segment!)01:39:10 Lightning Bolt Moment (New Segment!)01:41:32 Up Next On....01:42:58 Dursleys - Cartoonishly Cruel01:43:48 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. Comment, share, rate, and enjoy noodles!As always, thanks for tuning in!Chapters:00:00 Intro02:37 Elevator Pitch (Non Spoiler)04:36 Recap: Book 1 (Spoiler)05:45 Elevator Pitch (Non Spoiler)07:00 Preston: Survivor's Guilt12:01 Preston: The Real and Unreal25:06 Identity and Prejudice34:42 Lotto: Preston's Roommate39:37 Literature and Propaganda47:21 Effy: Post Hiraeth Manor51:18 Trauma and Self Worth57:01 Rhia: Effy's Roommmate58:37 Effy and Preston: Romantic Arc01:11:13 Father Figures?01:14:26 In Stories He Lives On01:16:35 Standout Lines01:20:30 The Ending and Ratings01:26:49 Swift Corner02:00:01 Side Quests02:07:33 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. Comment, share, rate, and enjoy noodles!As always, thanks for tuning in!Chapters:00:00 Intro02:23 Elevator Pitch (Non Spoiler)14:32 Worldbuilding25:03 Effy Sayre28:03 Preston Heloury31:34 Ianto Myrrdin34:00 Possession & Obsession42:31 Misogyny and Sexism 50:33 The Role of Water01:04:22 Isolation01:07:10 The Romance01:37:07 The Fairy King and Superstitions01:43:30 So What's Next?01:47:33 Final Thoughts and Ratings01:50:58 Swift Corner02:14:46 Side Quests02:16:57 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." Listen, comment, rate, and share noodles!!As always, thanks for listening!Chapters:00:00 Intro02:11 Elevator Pitch (Non Spoiler)13:01 The Founder: Frankie/Francesca18:55 The Town and The Townsfolk20:53 Flavor of the Week22:03 The Manor and The Locals24:02 The Meadows Family28:54 Summer of 201039:26 The Mystery Guest: Bella/Sparrow/Allison47:56 The Perfect Husband: Owen Dacre01:02:02 The Kitchen Help: Eddie 01:12:11 The Night Birds01:21:08 The Ending01:29:53 Alter Egos and Cults01:33:59 Final Thoughts and Ratings01:40:58 Swift Corner01:56:51 Side Quests02:02:25 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.Listen, rate, comment, share, and answer our poll below!!Chapters:00:00 Intro02:26 Elevator Pitch (Non Spoiler)08:08 The Role of Food11:53 Nicknames and Accents15:17 Clementine and Iwan22:06 Chef's Kiss: Iwan and James31:00 The Com in Rom Com and NY as a Character32:34 Mother, Fcker, and Helga36:44 Man Buns and Redheads (Warning: Loud Noises)41:51 The Spice, The Flirt, The Yearn47:17 The Rom Com Genre50:26 Grief, Hyper-Independence, Analea59:53 Our Leading Lady01:09:42 Adrienne, Annamarie, Anastassia, and Ashley01:12:35 The Friends01:19:10 The Rom in Rom Com (Deluxe)01:25:38 Hot Tattoos and Zodiacs01:32:25 Food, Culture, and Sentimentality01:40:25 Going Back Seven Years (Warning: Loud Noises)01:51:17 Ratings and Final Thoughts01:56:21 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!Listen, rate, comment, and answer our poll!: Which tracks are you claiming? Chapters:00:00 Intro01:29 What Is Happening?!03:13 Experiencing TS Album Releases 04:44 Braving A Sports Podcast09:52 The Title and The Photos14:12 The Tracklist20:46 Taylor and Travis23:28 Taylor's Bejeweled24:40 No Leakage Here27:29 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. Listen, rate, comment, and share, noodles!!Chapters:00:00 Intro and A Special Guest10:52 Elevator Pitch (Non Spoiler)15:24 Linus Baker33:23 Arthur Parnassus39:14 Linus and Arthur43:42 Talia: A Garden Gnome with Sass46:53 Chauncey: A Green Blob with Big Dreams52:30 Sal: A Shy Shapeshifter and Future Shakesy-P59:00 Phee: A Sprite with a One of a Kind Talent01:02:40 Lucy: A Mischievous Kid and Music Lover01:09:38 Theodore: A Wyvern Who Loves Treasures01:13:36 Linus and The Children01:17:44 Kid we relate to01:26:11 Zoe, Merle, The Townsfolk01:32:43 Criticisms, Final Thoughts, Ratings01:40:23 Swift Corner01:48:59 Side Quests01:59:58 Outro

You asked, we answered - some more! Here's Part II of our ACOTAR Wrap Up Episode. Closing up the final chapter of Adrienne and Annamarie's ACOTAR journey (for now), the girls answer the remainder of your questions while also bidding farewell to their first series wrap up.Listen, rate, comment and give us a follow! Chapters:00:00 Intro02:41 Elain and Lucien (Deluxe)08:29 What Would We Change11:43 10,000 Steps17:23 Nesta: An Onion26:18 Ranking the Series28:37 Best of: Nesta34:58 Smash or Pass: ACOTAR Edition42:52 Feyre Apologist? Hater? Or something else?52:02 The Drama - Gagged56:26 Sobbing In The Feels59:29 Upon Re-Read01:03:52 Adaptations and Fancasts01:14:49 Are we even friends?01:21:42 Our Podcasting Journey and Our Next Chapter01:26:45 Characters We Relate To01:30:42 Our Ending is Another's Beginning01:33:03 Swift News01:36:06 A Bit in Our Feels01:37:52 Outro

You asked, we answered. Here's Part I of our ACOTAR Wrap Up Episode. Thus begins the end of Adrienne and Annamarie's ACOTAR journey (for now). The girls answer all your questions plus more!Listen, rate, comment and give us a follow! Chapters:00:00 Intro02:39 Overall Thoughts09:32 The Courts14:45 The High Lords, Our Fave Characters, ToG18:02 The Monster Friends25:49 Friendzoned!30:06 Mor, Daemati Powers35:42 ACOTAR: A Rite of Passage41:45 Feyre and Rhysand: Better Together50:29 Best Of: Feysand57:19 Rhysand: The OG, The Icon01:03:09 Feysand's Future01:06:14 The Bat Boys01:09:41 Just Can't Escape Tamliln01:20:12 Needs Some Domination01:23:15 The Villains01:27:31 Keeping Up With The Vanserras01:44:32 The Fox and The Fawn01:54:45 See You Tomorrow, Shadowsinger!02:00:33 So, Who's Next?02:07:46 Outro

Spice! Friendship! Drama!! Join Adrienne and Annamarie as they continue onto Part II of their discussion on the infamous "A Court of Silver Flames" by Sarah J Maas! Listen as they share their thoughts on the eldest Archeron sister and her lovable Illyrian beau and take their stance on the undeniable spice between the two. Together they gush over girlhood and newfound friendships, doomed pregnancies, and give their take on the very controversial bonus chapters.Listen, rate, and drop a comment, noodles! Chapters:00:00 Intro02:12 Nesta and Cassian10:16 The Spice15:59 Time to Hit the Gym19:12 Reach Out Your Hand21:22 High King and High Queen27:28 Doomed Pregnancy Plotline37:14 The Valkyries50:45 Azriel54:30 Tamlin's Struggling58:59 Band of Exiles01:00:03 Eris: A Mystery01:04:08 The Dance01:09:30 The Blood Rite01:12:59 Emerie's Story01:14:20 Gwyn's Story01:18:15 The Baby Delivery Drama01:27:03 Bonus Chapters01:42:54 Troves, Villains, and Final Thoughts01:47:05 Swift Corner02:07:44 Side Quests02:13:11 Outro

Is it hot in here or is it just us?? Flustered, red-faced, and at a loss for words, Annamarie freshly completes the last installation of the ACOTAR series (for now), "A Court of Silver Flames" by Sarah J. Maas and spills the tea with Adrienne on her overall thoughts, on our fiesty elder sister, Nesta and her journey of self-discovery, love, and purpose. Listen, rate, and drop a comment noodles!!Chapters:00:00 Intro02:52 Non-Spoiler Blurb04:55 Overall Thoughts14:44 An Intervention20:55 Nesta and Amren25:31 House of Wind Part I27:03 Nesta and Morrigan 30:50 Emorie?32:46 In-Laws Can Be Complicated44:08 Nesta and Her Parentals55:38 The Archeron Sisters1:10:08 House of the Wind Part II1:14:22 10,000 Steps: A Metaphor01:19:47 The Library01:22:49 The Hike01:30:52 Nesta’s Powers01:33:38 Cassian01:54:34 Swift Corner2:08:54 Side Quests2:15:07 Outro

Get cozy with Adrienne and Annamarie this episode as they spend Solstice in Velaris with your favorite fae and discuss the ACOTAR series' wintery novella, "A Court of Frost and Starlight" by Sarah J. Maas. Finished in just the nick of time, Annamarie tells Adrienne her thoughts on how this story shines not only on our heroes and heroines but our friends in the Inner Circle as we get a sneak peek into their little universes post-war. Together they giggle, gossip, and appreciate everything this seemingly extended epilogue has to offer.Listen, rate, and drop a comment, noodles!! As a Solstice gift, perhaps?Thanks for listening!Chapters:00:00 Intro02:28 Overview06:46 Feyre: Post War10:39 Art Therapy16:39 Feyre and Money20:20 Future Feysand Family25:35 Rhysand 29:38 A Rival to Ch 5531:35 The River House33:36 Nesta, Cassian44:26 Elain, Lucien54:11 Tamlin’s A Bit Depresso Espresso1:04:11 More Mor01:06:57 Solstice01:13:48 Political Landscape and Future Conflicts01:15:53 Closing Thoughts01:21:09 Swift Corner01:36:26 Side Quests

This week on E News latest episode of “The High Lords of Prythian”, join Adrienne and Annamarie as they continue to delve into Chapters 41 - 82 of A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J Maas and ride the rollercoaster of emotions the War of Hybern has wrought upon both characters and readers alike. (spoilers ahead!) From recounting the juicy drama of the infamous High Lords Meeting, reuniting with friends new and old (both monster and fae alike), grieving the loss of Prythian’s favorite gossip girl, and rehashing many shocking revelations (and speculations), there’s no shortage of intrigue as they discuss the final chapters of the original ACOTAR trilogy.Follow, comment and give us five stars! Happy Listening, noodles!Chapters:Feyre as an Inspiration 02:10GRWM - Feyre and RhysThesan, Helion, Kallias 07:36Vivian and The Winter Court 11:48Tamlin Brings on the DraMa 17:53Beron, Eris, Azriel 31:17Feyre’s Powers 38:36Nesta Takes the Stand 40:38Tarquin 42:46Feyre - A Queen 45:29Rhysand - A King 47:04Helion’s Sun-Kissed Tea 49:23Who’s Baby Daddy??! 52:18Elain Faces Graysen 56:43Jurian (Juju) 01:02:45The Suriel - A Legend 01:06:38Good Riddance Ianthe 1:10:07Elain, Kidnapped 01:12:26Tamlin’s Act of Love 01:16:46Mor’s Truth 01:19:05The Battles Begin 01:26:35Feyre’s Role in BattleFeyre’s Final Test 01:35:57Rhysand’s Speech 01:45:20Beron, Papa Archeron, Miryam, Drakon 01:49:54Nesta and Elain’s Justice 01:55:08Amren’s Sacrifice 01:58:27Rhysand’s Sacrifice 02:03:59Tamlin Redeemed? 02:10:19Post War 02:14:12 Overall Thoughts 02:21:04Swift Corner 02:21:20Side Quests 02:44:51Outro 02:47:53

Espionage. Takedowns. Road Trips. Reunions. Relationships. War. This is Annamarie's first time reading the book so join her and Adrienne as they go through Chapters 1-40 of A Court of Wings and Ruin (spoilers for the whole book!) They talk about Feyre escaping the Spring Court once more and stepping into her new role as High Lady of the Night Court, Feybae and Lucien's Road Trip from Hell, Mates Reunited, Mates in Denial, and more as our beloved characters venture into full on war and ruin. Listen, rate, and drop a comment, noodles!! Or else....00:00 Intro02:52 Non-Spoiler Blurb04:57 Feyre at the Spring Court (AGAIN)37:13 Feyre and Lucien’s Road Trip48:33 Feysand Reunited50:33 Lucien in Velaris 55:31 Nesta: Post Transformation57:41 Nesta and Cassian58:59 The Dinner from Tense Town01:04:03 Feyre and Rhys Interlude01:06:05 Feyre: Cassian’s High Lady01:08:37 The Library01:15:20 Amren and Nesta01:19:13 Elain and Lucien 01:31:23 Keir, Eris, Mor 01:40:07 Azriel 01:44:04 The Battle of Adriata01:52:14 Swift Corner 02:05:58 Side Quests02:09:47 Outro

Adrienne and Annamarie talk Feyre and Rhysand and that very dramatic ending in Hybern where revelations and drama abound. Annamarie goes through the swooning, the yearning, the emotions and the unhinged energy of this couple for the first time. We talk about Feyre's journey to healing, everlasting love, self-discovery and empowerment.Listen, rate, and drop a comment, noodles!!(Adrienne still fighting a cold in this episode!)

Adrienne and Annamarie continue their ventures into the world of Romantasy in this episode of A Court of Mist and Fury. Join them as they talk about Feyre’s lowest point in the series, about her once fairytale turned ill-fated love and about her new circle of friends including a vivacious bestie, a lovable himbo, a mysterious shadowsinger, and a grumpy auntie.Listen, rate, and let us know what you think, noodles! Or else……(Adrienne was sick at the time of recording so excuse the sniffles and nasally congested audio)Chapters00:00 Intro02:40 Non-Spoiler Blurb and Thoughts08:17 Welcome Back to the Spring Court Faebae12:46 Feyre and Tamlin 19:13 Ianthe22:08 Lucien26:04 (Not So) High Lady28:35 Tamlin as a Leader32:23 Feyre and Tamlin (Deluxe Edition)50:20 Inner Circle53:06 Mor54:18 Amren59:44 More Mor01:07:25 Cassian01:10:29 Azriel01:11:38 The Sisters01:14:08 Swift Corner01:42:21 Side Quests01:47:16 Outro

Welcome to Prythian, Noodles! Annamarie is diving in for the FIRST TIME into A Court of Thorns and Roses, the first book in an iconic series, with Adrienne as her questionable guide and co-yapper. They talk romance, fantasy, fae, wyrms, magical creatures, high lords, courts, curses and our favorite illiterate (for now) huntress, Feyre, and her journey to save her love and her newfound home. Listen to them yap about this trailblazer series in the Romantasy genre. Listen, rate, and leave us a comment!Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(03:35) Romantasy as a Genre(12:58) Non Spoiler Blurb(16:22) Non Spoiler Worldbuilding and Magic(19:19) Family Dynamics(24:07) Feyre as an Artist(25:07) The Spring Court(28:58) Feyre as a Character(33:41) Feybae and Lucien(36:23) The Honeymoon Phase(40:49) Lucien's Backstory(41:34) The Masks(43:39) More Spring Court(46:01) Under The Mountain(53:48) The Riddle(57:40) The Deal(58:48) Final Thoughts and Star Rating(01:01:39) TS Corner(01:05:20) Side Quests(01:07:41) Outro

Join Adrienne and Annamarie's maiden voyage into the Realm of Podcasting. In this episode, you'll learn about your hosts' bookish lores, get a feel of episodes to come, learn each other's favorite fictional things, and experience a yap session like no other with two of the best noodles in town. Welcome to Fictionally Speaking!