Fiction Fanatics
Big feelings, bigger TBRs! New episodes every other Tuesday!
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This week, we’re blasting off with Nicholas Keating Casbarro, author of Vitalerium: Descent into the Void 🚀. Nicholas takes us through his unique writing journey (yes, much of the book was drafted mid-flight ✈️), the expansive worldbuilding behind Vitalerium, and what inspires him to create stories that balance action, politics, and heart.
If you’re a fan of Dune, Star Wars, or The Witcher, you’ll feel right at h...
🔥🎯 Hunger Games Summer continues! 🎯🔥
Tonight, Chanel and Lark gush over Catching Fire — from the PERFECT casting choices to the scenes we can’t stop rewatching, plus a deep dive into the love triangle that kept us on the edge of our seats (Team Peeta forever 🥖❤️). 🏹✨
Stacy couldn’t join us this round (curse you, work schedule 😭), but she’ll be back for more chaos soon!
🎙️ Nerd Update: We’re switching things up — ...
We’re keeping the Hunger Games Summer spirit alive with a rewind to one of our most-loved episodes! 🔥
In Peeta’s Games, Part 1, we dive into the fanfiction by lgsysgrace — a powerful retelling of The Hunger Games from Peeta’s POV. It’s emotional, intense, and guaranteed to make you fall for our bread boy all over again.
Whether you’re joining us for the first time or reentering the arena, this is the perfect listen whi...
This week, we got to sit down with the absolutely wonderful Michelle C. Harris — and what a fun, inspiring conversation it turned out to be. We talked all about her writing journey, her upcoming books A Latte Like Love and The Book of Graves, and what it’s really been like stepping into the publishing world.
Of course, we couldn’t stop fangirling over the hilarious story of how Adam Driver is basically responsible for ...
Our ✨ Hunger Games Summer ✨ series continues with the book that raised the stakes — Catching Fire.
We dive into the brilliant storyline, the unforgettable twists, and the characters we already loved… but now see in a whole new light after reading Sunrise on the Reaping. This reread brought even more depth and heartbreak to a story that’s already iconic.
Join us as we discuss why Catching Fire remains the crown jewel of ...
We’re back in Panem, and this time it’s on the big screen! This week, we’re rewatching The Hunger Games movie and diving into all our thoughts — the casting, the scenes that still give us chills, and our excitement for the new movie on the horizon. 🎯🔥
May the odds be ever in your earbuds.
***Produced by Jen Hardin***
Hunger Games Summer isn’t over yet, nerds! 🌾🔥 While we take a little break, we’re bringing you Part 2 of our Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes deep dive—and it’s time to head back into the arena.
This episode covers Snow’s descent (or unraveling?), the chaos of the Games, Lucy Gray’s survival tactics, and allll our conflicted feelings about District 12, rebels, romance, and snakes. 🐍👀
If you’re rewatching, rereading, o...
This week, we’re taking a quick break—but Hunger Games Summer rolls on! 🌾🔥
We’re throwing it back to Part 1 of our deep dive into The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. This episode covers our first impressions, Coriolanus Snow’s villain origin story (👀), early Capitol chaos, and of course… Lucy Gray Baird and her glittering, snake-kissed entrance. 🐍🎤
Whether it’s your first listen or a re-read rewatch refresher, this...
It’s a quick one, nerds! This week, we’re sharing what we’re currently loving—books, shows, stories—and giving a shoutout to the queer reads on our TBR for Pride Month. 🏳️🌈📚
From romantic fantasy to sharp, queer thrillers, we’ve got recs for every mood. Tune in for a short & sweet check-in from your favorite chaotic trio 💖
Love,
Ashley, Chanel & Stacy
#PrideMonth #QueerReads #BookPodcast #FictionFanaticsPod #...
Welcome to Hunger Games Summer, nerds! 🎯 All season long, we’re heading back to Panem—and this week we kick things off with The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.
We dive into:
🕊️ Who’s really playing the game (and who’s just trying to survive)
🥖 Our thoughts on Gale and the early love triangle
📖 How Sunrise on the Reaping gave this reread a whole new layer
🌺 Rue, rebellion, and the Capitol’s chilling control
🔥 Why this...
This week, we’re diving into Sunrise on the Reaping by the iconic Suzanne Collins—our May Book of the Month and one of the most exciting additions to the Hunger Games universe yet. We recorded this one in our pod studio (!!!) and had an absolute blast unpacking the world, the characters, and all the ways this story wrecked us—in the best way. 🎧🔥
From the return to District 12 🏹 to the haunting echoes of the early Re...
A love story ends… or maybe it just transforms. In the Interview with the Vampire Season 2 finale, we’re joined one last time by Julie Soto to unravel the heartbreak, betrayal, and blood-soaked beauty of Episode 8.
Secrets come to light.
Masks fall away.
And what’s left behind is complicated, devastating, and unforgettable.
Let’s talk about it — one last spiral for the road.
🎧 Liste...
This week on Fiction Fanatics, we’re breaking down Interview with the Vampire Season 2, Episode 7 with the one and only Julie Soto! 🖤✨ The cracks between Louis and Armand are impossible to ignore, Daniel is digging too deep, and the past refuses to stay buried.
Love, memory, loyalty—everything is falling apart. And somehow… we’re still rooting for chaos. 🎙💔
Catch the episode wherever you get your podcasts—or watch th...
✨ We’re back with another episode in our Interview with the Vampire Season 2 series! This week, we’re diving into Episode 6 with our bestie and resident expert, Julie Soto 🖤🩸 From daring choices to devastating betrayals, the tension is higher than ever — and we have so many feelings. Grab a drink (maybe something a little… darker?) and settle in as we break it all down!
***Produced by Jen Hardin***
Daniel said “let’s unpack that” and then absolutely wrecked the room. 🫣🩸
In Interview with the Vampire Season 2, Episode 5, tensions are THICK, truths are slipping, and honestly? No one is okay (especially us).
Julie Soto is BACK to spiral with us as Daniel stirs the pot, Armand plays puppet master, and Louis… continues to unravel beautifully. 💅🧛♂️✨
Come scream with us—we’ve got theories, feelings, and maybe a few p...
🩸The blood is flowing and the drama is rising.
We’re back with another episode in our Interview with the Vampire Season 2 series—and things are getting… complicated.
Old wounds resurface, power shifts, secrets are (maybe) kept 👀
And yes, Julie Soto is back with us for all the vampire chaos.
We’re spiraling. Again. Join us. 🖤
Watch now on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts!
#FictionFanaticsPod #IWTV #In...
🩸 We’re Back, Baby!
Season 2 of Interview with the Vampire is HERE—and so are we, diving straight into episodes 1 & 2 with our favorite returning guest, Julie Soto!
We’re talking new vibes, Louis’ messy emotions, Armand being Armand, and allll the tension. Chanel and Ashley hold it down while Stacy makes a surprise appearance later in the episode (don’t worry—she has thoughts).
Join us as we spiral, overanalyze, and...
💗 This week, we’re diving into our March Book of the Month—Stone Cold Fox by Rachel Koller Croft! 💋🔪
Recorded in our newly improved podcast studio (!!) 🎧💖, we’re breaking down this sharp, twisty thriller that had us hooked from page one. Bea is bold, brilliant, and beautifully dangerous—and we had so much fun unpacking her character. 💅💎
We’re talking juicy plot twists, high-society secrets, femme fatale energy, a...
Nerds, get ready for a ✨magical✨ episode! We’re hanging out with the amazing M.J. Etkind—author of Dishwasher Safe 🧜♀️🍽️ and the upcoming The Witch of Wall Street 💸🧙♀️! We talk all about her books, her inspiration, and how her fanfic roots 📖🔥 helped shape her as a writer. From mermaids in NYC to witches in finance, M.J. knows how to mix romance, fantasy, and just the right amount of chaos. Come for the bookish...
We’ve reached the fourth and final deep dive into Interview with the Vampire—Season 1, that is! 👀 But don’t worry, we’ll be back for Season 2!
In this episode, we’re wrapping up our thoughts on the Season 1 finale, breaking down the biggest twists, emotional gut punches, and all the deliciously dark drama. And, of course, we’re joined once again by the incredible Julie Soto for one last deep bite into this season. 🩸
C...
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