Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice
Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice is a spoiler-free, read-along podcast for your favorite Romantasy books. We wanted to create an engaging space for readers who want to ask questions, word vomit their thoughts, rave over their favorite spicy scenes, and rage over dumb decisions the FMC made without having to have completed the entire book, series, or universe. There are SO many great book podcasts and spaces out there, but what many of them are missing is a place to be when you're at the beginning or middle of your reading journey. That's where we come in! Hi new friend!!! We're your co-hosts, Madeline Rose and Josie Rae. We met in our sorority in college, and 11 years later, we still can't shut up about makeup, morally grey men, and our latest existential crisis. (Listen to the intro episode for more insight on us if you're curious, otherwise just hop right on over to episode one). While this podcast will cover all the basics you'd expect of a romantasy recap show (summary, chapter-by-chapter deep dive, and insights on world-building and character lore), we take it one step further by discussing how romantasy is shaping our real lives. What do these books teach us? Inspire us to do? Connect with others? Then, we'll close each episode with our Whimsy and Spice Reports, predictions, and lotsssss of laughs. Don't forget, we want to share your stories and have you join in on the conversation each week. Leave us a voicemail at (323)-612-8008 or email us at whimsyspicepod@gmail.com. We hope you'll join us, bae!
Episodes
“But who I am is possessive. And I want to possess you. Not as an object, Elise, like a demon.” - Ryder Draconis, the starsdamned Lunar King
Welcome back to episode 30 of Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice, a spoiler-free, read-along romantasy podcast. Whether you're popping your cherry (gum), or an insatiable, lil monster back for seconds, you fit right in, bae.
Madeline (the fan-girling, fast-talking, certified yapper)...
Salutations and welcome to our very first Pepper X Book Club episode, a special side-series where we'll discuss other books we're reading in a more casual format.
Think book club over wine with the girls, rather than our usual deep-dive style.
For this episode, Madeline is joined by Sarah (@sarahvolumesandvibes) and Lexy (@bookswithlexy) to spin out over "Kiss of the Basilisk", book 1 of the Split or Swallow series by Lindsay...
“Because I needed some joy in my life like a starving man needed meals. And I planned on gorging myself on him for as long as I could with whatever time I could steal with him.” - Elise “I’ll never pick one man” Callisto
Welcome back to episode 28 of Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice, a spoiler-free, read-along romantasy podcast. Whether you're popping your cherry (gum), or an insatiable, lil monster b...
“You’re Elise Callisto… an angel of vengeance” - Gabriel “boy with The Sight and no Common Sense” Nox
Welcome back to episode 27 of Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice, a spoiler-free, read-along romantasy podcast. Whether you're popping your cherry (gum), or an insatiable, lil monster back for seconds, you fit right in, bae.
Madeline (the fan-girling, fast-talking, certified yapper) has read the ...
“Although you really shouldn't worry about being my Elysian Mate. Because I'd rather be star-crossed than stuck with you for the rest of my life.” - Elise “I’m never choosing one man” Callisto
Welcome back to episode 26 of Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice, a spoiler-free, read-along romantasy podcast. Whether you're popping your cherry (gum), or an insatiable, lil monster back for seconds, you f...
“We all appreciate a jolly shenanigan or two but we do take exception to the griffin who took a dumpadoodle on our chaise lounge…” Principal Greyshine, Lionel Admirer, Sphinx, and stinkiest sphinx around.
Welcome back to episode 25 of Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice, a spoiler-free, read-along romantasy podcast. Whether you're popping your cherry (gum), or an insatiable, lil monster back for seconds...
“Dont touch her. She’s mine.” - Mr “Pain and Lust” himself, Ryder Draconis
Welcome back to episode 24 of Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice, a spoiler-free, read-along romantasy podcast. Whether you're popping your cherry (gum), or an insatiable, lil monster back for seconds, you’ll fit right in, bae.
Madeline (the fan-girling, fast-talking, certified yapper) has read the whole series. And incessa...
“And I was alone. All alone ever since Gareth had left me. And I was so, so mad at him for leaving me. Leaving me all alone. All alone forever.” - Elise Callisto
Welcome back to episode 23 of Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice, a spoiler-free, read-along romantasy podcast. Whether you're a first-time Solarian traveler or a greedy, slippery salmon back for seconds, you fit right in, bae.
Madeline (the fan-girling, fast-ta...
“ Do any of you poor, lost souls wish to offer your power up to the light?” - The King of The Black Card
Welcome back to episode 22 of Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice, a spoiler-free, read-along romantasy podcast. Whether you're popping your cherry (gum), or an insatiable, lil monster back for seconds, you fit right in, bae.
Madeline (the fan-girling, fast-talking, certified yapper) has read the whole series. And ince...
“What the f**k just happened? Did I just enjoy getting kicked in the nuts?” - Leo the Lion after a rendezvous with his lil monster
Welcome back to episode 21 of Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice, a spoiler-free, read-along romantasy podcast. Whether you're popping your cherry (gum), or an insatiable, lil monster back for seconds, you fit right in, bae.
Madeline (the fan-girling, fast-talking, certified yapper) has read ...
“ You managed to draw surprise, amusement, and intrigue from Ryder Draconus with a shrug and one word. So I'm already thrilled to have met you." - Miss Tomato A.K.A., Miss Nightshade, guidance counselor to the deeply disturbed and highly skeptical Fae of Aurora Academy
Welcome back to episode 20 of Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice, a spoiler-free, read-along romantasy podcast. Whether you're popping your cherry (gum), or an ...
“Rule one dickhead: dont try and lie to a vampire, i can hear your fucking heartbeat” - Ladies and gentlemen, our legendary, lilac-haired, FMC, Elise Callisto.
Welcome back to episode 19 of Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice, a spoiler-free, read-along romantasy podcast. Whether you're popping your cherry (gum), or an insatiable, lil monster back for seconds, you fit right in, bae.
Madeline (the fan-girling, fast-talking...
Greetings Bothersome Barracudas and Sultry Starfishes, we bring you this short and sweet episode with a few announcements that will bedazzle your brain with delight and pre-heat your oven for our journey ahead.
In this episode, we give high-level summary of what to expect in our upcoming Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac spoiler-free, deep-dive coverage starting on August 19, 2026.
Plus announce our buttery bagel worthy special gue...
“I’d find it easier to carve my eyes out than I would to stop them landing on you.” - Darius “the moon made me do it… but also I totally mean it, and I’m terrified” Acrux
Welcome back to episode 18 of Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice, a spoiler-free, read-along romantasy podcast. Whether you're a first-time Solarian traveler or a greedy, slippery salmon back for seconds, you fit right in,...
”The moon is making me horny as fuck” - Seth Capella to his nearest and dearest, so they stop declining his snuggies.
Welcome back to episode 17 of Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice, a spoiler-free, read-along romantasy podcast. Whether you're a first-time Solarian traveler or a greedy, slippery salmon back for seconds, you fit right in, bae.
Madeline (the fan-girling, fast-talking, certified yapper) has read the whole...
“By the stars, Seth Capella is eating shit!” shouted Tyler Corbin, king of the class clowns and Backstreet Boys wannabees.
Welcome back to episode 16 of Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice, a spoiler-free, read-along romantasy podcast. Whether you're a first-time Solarian traveler or a greedy, slippery salmon back for seconds, you fit right in, bae.
Madeline (the fan-girling, fast-talking, certified yapper) has read...
“That boy is six feet of rancid crustacean juice on a hot summer’s day.” - Geraldine “Buttery Bagels” Gruss
Welcome back to episode 15 of Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice, a spoiler-free, read-along romantasy podcast. Whether you're a first-time Solarian traveler or a greedy, slippery salmon back for seconds, you fit right in, bae.
Madeline (the fan-girling, fast-talking, certified yapper) has read th...
” YOU ARE ALL A BUNCH OF HORNY TEENGERS” - Professor Grumpy Fangs
Welcome back to episode 14 of Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice, a spoiler-free, read-along romantasy podcast. Whether you're a first-time Solarian traveler or a greedy, slippery salmon back for seconds, you fit right in, bae.
Madeline (the fan-girling, fast-talking, certified yapper) has read the whole series. And incessantly bugged Josie (the cal...
” Stop power fucking her and start working on what Pyro wants” said a certain Jealous Terra Heir to his bestie and royal source
Welcome back to episode 13 of Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice, a spoiler-free, read-along romantasy podcast. Whether you're a first-time Solarian traveler or a greedy, slippery salmon back for seconds, you fit right in, bae.
Madeline (the fan-girling, fast-talking, certified yapper) has read...
“Iron is made stronger in the hottest part of the fire, Seth, You didn’t break me, you forged me.” - Darcy Vega, owner of mysterious red and blue fire and illicit longing for Professor Grumpy Fangs
Welcome back to episode 12 of Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice, a spoiler-free, read-along romantasy podcast. Whether you're a first-time Solarian traveler or a greedy, slippery salmon back for seconds, you fit right i...
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