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Two foul mouth book baddies, 1 podcast and zero filter. We break down the stories taking over your feed-from viral #BookTok to bestselling books-one hot take at a time. New episodes weekly, because therapy is expensive.
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Meeting Meghan Quinn, Spirit Airlines News, and Chace Crawford
2d ago01:16:52Tap to summarizeHey, Hi, and Hello SIPers! We’re back with a Tuesday episode chatting pop culture and our weekly book report! The latest news in romance book world, celebrity relationships, and more hot gossip. Time Stamps(0:00) Intro(0:08) mother’s day + Meghan Quinn event(9:21) Mariah Carey + Anderson Paak(15:46) Morgan Wallen + Caitlin Clark17:39 Spirit Airlines GoFundMe(21:41) Summer House Drama continues(26:39) Kevin Hart Roast(30:00) Spencer Pratt Running for Mayor?!(37:24) Chase Crawford, Hottest TV leads?(44:47) Book Report: Obsessed Fest, Quinn Audiobooks got Sam heughan, Liz Tomforde’s Windy City series coming to Amazon, Devney Perry finished Shield of Sparrows 3, Veronica Roth announces new Divergent, Carley Fortune’s shoutout to Tia Williams(1:05:18) Katie’s Book Report: Just for The Cameras by Meghan Quinn, Game On by Navessa Allen, Zodiac Academy Book 0.5, Rules for The Summer by Meghan Quinn, (1:09:38) Amanda’s Book Report: Game On by Navessa Allen, The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn, Bad Boy Era by Amy Daws, The Duke by Anna Cowan📖Shop This Episode:Untitled Fourth Wing Preorder- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/untitled-empyrean-not-book-four-by-rebecca-yarros-preorder/SYSGFP4ZDTGF3ZHVL3CKEWSD?cs=true&cst=custom Game On by Navessa Allen- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781638932277 Just For The Cameras by Meghan Quinn- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464237836 Rules for The Summer by Meghan Quinn- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464243677 The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593819371 Bad Boy Era by Amy Daws- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781335219978 The Duke by Anna Cowan- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781250382849 Get tickets for our next event: https://www.tropebookshop.com/events Follow Us:https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchellhttps://www.instagram.com/8ace8Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com
Transcribe →Zodiac Academy Book 0.5: Origins of an Academy Bully Recap
6d ago00:47:26Tap to summarizeWelcome back to Zodiac Academy! Today we’re recapping book 0.5, “Origins of an Academy Bully” which follows the heirs—— Darius, Caleb, Seth, and Max before their time at school. Next week we’ll cover Zodiac Academy 1.5! Time Stamps:(0:00) Intro(1:42) Novella recap begins (34:16) What we learned from 0.5📖 Shop The Episode:Zodiac Academy:Shadow Princess: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781916926066 Book 5 Cursed Fates: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781916926073 NEXT EPISODE- ZA 1.5: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425042 Ruthless Boys: Dark Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425158 Savage Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425165 Vicious Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425172 Broken Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425189 Warrior Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425196 Pre-Order ACOTAR 6: https://bit.ly/40cBn7Y Pre-Order ACOTAR 7: https://bit.ly/4uiVYoX Charlotte, North Carolina readers: call Trope Bookshop and request a hold for either book at (704) 724-6696!Follow Us:https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchellhttps://www.instgram.com/8ace8 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com#brokenfae #solaria #twistedsisters #ruthlessboys #thestoryispod #bookpodcast #susannevalenti #carolinepeckham #auroraacademy #zodiacacademy #whychoose
Transcribe →Live from New York, It’s Met Gala 2026
1w ago01:32:48Tap to summarizeHappy Tuesday, SIPers! Enjoy our stream of consciousness while we watch the Met Gala 2026 live and share our pop culture thoughts for the week! Strongly suggest you watch this one on YouTube if you can for all the outfit references!(0:00) Intro(2:13) Connor Storrie, Zoe Kravitz, and Amanda’s Birthday weekend4:55 Lena Dunham, Gigi Hadid, and 2000s ED culture(13:30) Anderson Paak, Olivia Wilde, and Deja Group Chat, Emma Chamberlain, and Katy Perry (20:59) Met Gala theme breakdown, Patrick Schwarzenegger.(22:05) Naomi Osaka, Meghan Quinn, 30 greatest living American songwriters, Nichapat Suphat, (27:35)- Lisa, Heidi Klum,(32:30)- no conclusion on the Alex/Alix drama, (35:00)- Kylie Jenner, SLOMW Orange County spin off, SZA, False Prophet documentary(39:48)- our favorite met gala themes(42:44) Sabrina Carpenter, Serena Williams, Hudson Williams(49:37) Book Report: Ali Hazelwood Unbound audiobook, AH2 Box Set, Alex Astor Starside Book 2 this year, Burn of The Everflame (spoiler for Heat of The Everflame) release and adaptation, Meghan Quinn Event (and Beyonce reveal)(1:19:51) Amanda’s Book Report: A Not So Meet Cute by Meghan Quinn, The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn, Bad Boy Era by Amy Daws, and The Duke by Anna Cowan(1:21:01) Katie’s Book Report: In Her Own League by Liz Tomforde, The Auction by Sadie Kincaid, Just for The Cameras and Rules for The Summer by Meghan Quinn📖Shop This Episode:AH2 After The End Box Set- https://www.tropebookshop.com/books Burn of The Everflame by Penn Cole (Preorder)- https://www.tropebookshop.com/booksA Not So Meet Cute by Meghan Quinn- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781728294339 Just For The Cameras by Meghan Quinn- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464237836 Rules for The Summer by Meghan Quinn- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464243677 The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593819371 The Duke by Anna Cowan- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781250382849 In Her Own League by Liz Tomforde- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781649379795The Auction by Sadie Kincaid- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780778306313 Follow Us:https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchellhttps://www.instagram.com/8ace8Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com
Transcribe →Zodiac Academy Book 4: Shadow Princess Chapter 24-End
2w ago01:37:38Tap to summarizeWe’re so happy to be back in the world of Solaria, Zodiac edition! We’re jumping right back into Zodiac Academy with our favorite twins, Darcy and Tori. We’re recapping chapter 24-47, the end of Shadow Princess. As always, NO spoilers in the comments for our fellow first time readers! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-4 and the Ruthless Boys series!(0:00) Intro(0:08) Right off the rip(2:07) Chapter 24-25(7:06) Chapter 26(8:54) Chapter 27 Tory(11:17) Chapter 28 Orion(19:25) Chapter 29 Darcy(23:33) Chapter 30 Tory(27:37) Chapter 31 Caleb(31:20) Chapter 32 Darcy(34:12) Chapter 33 Tory(37:16) Chapter 34 Darius(42:35) Chapter 35 Darcy(48:41) Chapter 36 Tory(52:00) Chapter 37 Darcy(55:07) Chapter 38 Tory(58:05) Chapter 39 Darcy(1:03:50) Chapter 40 Tory(1:11:16) Chapter 41 Darcy (1:16:32) Chapter 42 Tory(1:20:11) Chapter 43 Darcy (1:23:18) Chapter 44 Darius(1:24:09) Chapter 45 Orion(1:26:12) Chapter 46 Tory(1:31:37) Chapter 47 Darcy(1:35:45) Final Thoughts on Zodiac Academy Book 4: Shadow PrincessZodiac Academy:Shadow Princess: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781916926066 Book 5 Cursed Fates: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781916926073 ZA 1.5: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425042 Ruthless Boys: Dark Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425158 Savage Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425165 Vicious Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425172 Broken Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425189 Warrior Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425196 Charlotte, North Carolina readers: call Trope Bookshop and request a hold for either book at (704) 724-6696!Follow Us:https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchellhttps://www.instgram.com/8ace8 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com
Transcribe →Klay Thee Cheater and Harry Gets Marry
2w ago01:12:42Tap to summarizeWelcome back to 'The Story Is' Podcast with Amanda Earle and Katie Mitchell! This week we're chatting about our love for independent bookstore day, why Klay thompson will begin to cough in 4 days due to him cheating on Megan Thee Stallion, and our broken hearts over Harry Styles’ engagement to Zoe Kravitz. Plus, what we’re reading this week! Time Stamps: (0:00) intro(0:08) indie bookstore day catch up(9:23) Megan thee stallion(19:19) stagecoach (22:39) tin foil hats activated(33:06) harry styles engaged + Taylor swift wedding news???(42:29) birds aren’t real and neither are trees apparently (46:31) Book Report: Rebecca Yarros, off campus trailer, Alex Cooper in verity(1:04:30) Katie’s Book Report- In Her Own League and Shadow Princess(1:06:33) Amanda’s Book Report- Half His Age by Jenette McCurdy, Bad Boy Era by Amy Daws, Not So Meet Cute by Meghan Quinn📖Shop The Episode:In Her Own League by Liz Tomforde- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781649379795 Rites of The Starling by Devney Perry- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781682816752 The Alchemary by Rachel Vincent- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781368115902 Not So Meet Cute by Meghan Quinn- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781728294339 The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781538759226 Shadow Princess by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781916926066 Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593723739 Bad Boy Era by Amy Daws- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781335219978 Untitled Fourth Wing Preorder- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/untitled-empyrean-not-book-four-by-rebecca-yarros-preorder/SYSGFP4ZDTGF3ZHVL3CKEWSD?cs=true&cst=custom Get tickets for our next event: https://www.tropebookshop.com/events Follow Us:https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchellhttps://www.instagram.com/8ace8Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com
Transcribe →Zodiac Academy Book 4: Shadow Princess Chapter 1-23
3w ago01:11:19Tap to summarizeWe’re so happy to be back in the world of Solaria, Zodiac edition! We’re jumping right back into Zodiac Academy with our favorite twins, Darcy and Tori. Join us next week for part 2 (chapter 24-End)! As always, NO spoilers in the comments for our fellow first time readers! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-3 and the Ruthless Boys series!Time Stamps:(0:00) Intro(0:08) Zodiac Academy recap(2:11) Chapter 1-4(13:00) Chapter 5(15:03) Chapter 6(20:17) Chapter 8(22:28) Chapter 9(26:00) Chapter 10(27:33) Chapter 11-12(30:38) Chapter 13(37:09) Chapter 14 (37:39) Chapter 15(40:09) Chapter 16(42:55) Chapter 17(44:36) Chapter 18-19(47:45) Chapter 20(53:57) Chapter 21-23(1:04:02) Final thoughts and predictions from part 1📖 Shop The Episode:Zodiac Academy:Shadow Princess: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781916926066 Ruthless Boys: Dark Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425158 Savage Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425165 Vicious Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425172 Broken Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425189 Warrior Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425196 Pre-Order ACOTAR 6: https://bit.ly/40cBn7Y Pre-Order ACOTAR 7: https://bit.ly/4uiVYoX Charlotte, North Carolina readers: call Trope Bookshop and request a hold for either book at (704) 724-6696!Follow Us:https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchellhttps://www.instgram.com/8ace8 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com#brokenfae #solaria #twistedsisters #ruthlessboys #thestoryispod #bookpodcast #susannevalenti #carolinepeckham #auroraacademy #zodiacacademy #whychoose
Transcribe →Beach Read Casting, Shawn Hatosy, and Zouis Rumors
3w ago01:31:22Tap to summarizeWelcome back to another episode of The Story Is Podcast with Katie Mitchell and Amanda Earle! This week we’re talking about the Patrick Schwarzenegger casting in Emily Henry’s Beach Read, our thoughts on Daggermouth twists, and Quinn’s latest guest star. Plus, Papa Trope returns to chat Throne of Glass Reading Journey! Time Stamps(0:00) Intro(0:08)Papa Trope Throne of Glass Series Update (20:47) our own TOG castings(26:30) Euphoria S3(28:50) Coachella Weekend 2(35:20) Zayn + Louis in 2 Directions(39:10) The Pitt(49:22) Shawn Hatosy on Quinn(53:30) Book Report: Emily Henry Beach Read Casting, BookCon Chaos, Daggermouth thoughts (spoilers start at 1:13:48-1:21:52) Dystopian romance recs, (1:25:50) Katie’s Book Report: The Alchemary, Rites of The Starling, and Shadow Princess, (1:26:57) Amanda’s Book Report: Shadow Princess, The Night We Met, Bad Boy Era📖Shop The Episode:Assassin’s Blade by Sarah J Maas- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781639731091 Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781639730995 Daggermouth by HM Wolfe preorder- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/daggermouth-deluxe-limited-edition-hardcover-by-h-m-wolfe-preorder/H46KVEBRLPUC4H5I24YS3FG7?cs=true&cst=customRites of The Starling by Devney Perry- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781682816752 The Alchemary by Rachel Vincent- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781368115902 Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781682816752 The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781538759226 Shadow Princess by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781916926066 Bad Boy Era by Amy Daws- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781335219978 Get tickets for our next event: https://www.tropebookshop.com/events Follow Us:https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchellhttps://www.instagram.com/8ace8Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com
Transcribe →Coachella, Artemis II, and Parenting Our Parents
Apr 1401:18:14Tap to summarizeHappy Tuesday SIPers! We’re recording from 2 different places today but back with our pop culture recap! This week we’re chatting Coachella Weekend 1, Artemis II, and Shield of Sparrows 3 rumors?! Plus, what we’re reading this week! P.S. Sorry for the echo! I’d suggest listening to this episode on a faster speed and you won’t hear it as much! (0:00) Intro(0:08) parenting the parents(9:26) Coachella? I don’t think so honey(15:45) Celine Dion(19:45) Coachella pt 2(34:45) Artemis II(44:54) Book Report: Rites of The Starling, (59:54) Katie’s Book Report: Rites of The Starling by Denver Perry and The Alchemary by Rachel Vincent, (1:01:08) Amanda’s Book Report: Shield of Sparrows by Denver Perry, Warrior Fae by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti, Daggermouth by HM Wolfe, The Correspondent by Virginia Evans, I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jenette McCurdy (1:13:54) Top 5 Books from Trope 📖Shop The Episode:Daggermouth by HM Wolfe preorder- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/daggermouth-deluxe-limited-edition-hardcover-by-h-m-wolfe-preorder/H46KVEBRLPUC4H5I24YS3FG7?cs=true&cst=customRites of The Starling by Devney Perry- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781682816752 The Alchemary by Rachel Vincent- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781368115902 Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781682816752 Warrior Fae by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425196 Ryder by Jessica Peterson- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/ryder-deluxe-edition-lucky-river-ranch-by-jessica-peterson-paperback-signed/XM4ZA57WLMPVH4ZULQGV6OQ5?cs=true&cst=custom Game On by Navessa Allen- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781638932277 Nightshade by Autumn Woods- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781638933731 The Correspondent by Virginia Evans- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593798430 I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781982185831 Follow Us:https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchellhttps://www.instagram.com/8ace8Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com
Transcribe →Ruthless Boys: Warrior Fae | Final Thoughts on Book 5
Apr 1000:56:08Tap to summarizeWe finished Warrior Fae- woohoo! The Story is Pod is officially done with the Ruthless Boys series. We’re sharing our final thoughts on chapters 41-end and predictions now that we’re going back to Zodiac Academy world. As always, NO spoilers in the comments for our fellow first time readers! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-3 and Ruthless Boys series!📖 Shop The Episode:Dark Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425158 Savage Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425165 Vicious Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425172 Broken Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425189 Warrior Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425196 Pre-Order ACOTAR 6: https://bit.ly/40cBn7Y Pre-Order ACOTAR 7: https://bit.ly/4uiVYoX Charlotte, North Carolina readers: call Trope Bookshop and request a hold for either book at (704) 724-6696!Follow Us:https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchellhttps://www.instgram.com/8ace8 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com
Transcribe →In Our Cowboy Romance Era
Apr 701:08:36Tap to summarizeYeehaw, y’all! We’re back with another episode of The Story Is Podcast with Amanda Earle and Katie Mitchell. This week we’re chatting a recap of our romance rodeo event, the drama brewing over at summer house, and what we’ve read this week! Time Stamps(0:00) intro(0:08) catch up(3:15) romance rodeo recap(8:40) baby ken go flip(13:39) what we’re watching right now(18:15) we are #PittPals (29:09) Ciara + Wes + Amanda, Oh My.(36:22) Euphoria S3 Trailer(40:54) Sabrina Carpenter House Tour music video(44:53) Book 4 in Echo Fort series announced, Rebecca Yarros working on Fourth Wing Book 4, Rites of the Starling is OUT NOW!!!! Ryder by Jessica Peterson out now(54:13) Amanda’s Book Report: Theo of Golden, Dust Storm by Maggie Gates, and Down Pour by Maggie gates, and Dove by Paisley Hope(1:01:20) Katie’s Book Report: Saddled with Finesse by Zea Kayleigh Galan, Down Pour and Dust Storm by Maggie gates, Daggermouth by HM Wolfe*The Scandoval episode dropped May 2023📖Shop The Episode:Trope Mockneck- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/trope-sport-mockneck-sweatshirt/TFX7QM3TJGIKXSZ42WY3BCD5?cs=true&cst=custom Daggermouth by HM Wolfe preorder- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/daggermouth-deluxe-limited-edition-hardcover-by-h-m-wolfe-preorder/H46KVEBRLPUC4H5I24YS3FG7?cs=true&cst=customDove by Paisley Hope- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464270079 Dust Storm by Maggie Gates- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593955949 Down Pour by Maggie Gates- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593955956 Saddle with Finesse by Zea Kayleigh Galan- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9798989899517 Get tickets for our next event: https://www.tropebookshop.com/events Follow Us:https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchellhttps://www.instagram.com/8ace8Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com
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