Michelle and Tori read a paranormal romance novel and discuss the themes therein including gender, race, class, consent and the....creative way authors decide to describe sex. And drink themed drinks! Featured podcast in the DC Web Fest!
Content warning: Discussions of consentTori and Michelle break down Harry Dresden's adventure in Something Borrowed by Jim Butcher from My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding. They discuss sexist skulls, sexist portrayals of women....and a lot of sexism really. And everyone's favorite! Ollie bloopers!My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding: https://bookshop.org/books/my-big-fat-supernatural-wedding/9780312343606You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We're back! In this episode, Tori and Michelle talk about the first short story from My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding, Spell Bound by LA Banks. They discuss consent in regards to magical effects, ghost ethics and cultural topics. You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content Warning: Abusive relationshipsIn this episode, Tori and Michelle are discussing Howl's Moving Castle by Dianna Wynne Jones! The second fanpick! They get into some heavy discussion of abusive relationships as well as some of the positive lessons in the book that make it great for children. Since it's still quarantine time, they're both still a bit loopy and generally enthused to get to talk to each other.Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynn Jones: https://www.thriftbooks.com/series/howls-moving-castle/37851/You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content Warnings: Racism, nonconsensual drug use, abusive relationship, ableismIn this episode, Tori and Michelle cover all of A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness. They go on slightly more rants than normal, get pretty tipsy and did I mention the rants? There was a lot less fun witch talk than Tori had been hoping for when she chose this book.(I tried so hard to pick a book we'd like, listeners!)A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/307548/a-discovery-of-witches-movie-tie-in-by-deborah-harkness/9780143119685You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content Warning: Sexual assault, abuseTori and Michelle discuss the details of The Haunted Vagina, absurdist humor/fiction, abuse and are a bit isolation manic. Come and join us for a....bizarre discussion.The Haunted Vagina by Carlton Mellick III - https://carltonmellick.com/books/You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content Warning: memory alterationIn the concluding episode of Lost Heart by Robin D. Owens, Tori and Michelle rant about soulmates, discuss apologies and go more indepth about how this is an excellent set up for a horror story.Lost Heart by Robin D. Owens - http://robindowens.com/?page_id=593You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content warnings: Consent, love potion useIn today's episode, Tori and Michelle discuss the first half of Lost Heart by Robin D. Owens and cover topics such as family/society's pressure towards romantic attachment, the intricacies of building a life with a partner and Tori tells the story of the first time she saw Evan. And, as most of you are probably wondering, Ollie is there!Lost Heart by Robin D. Owens - http://robindowens.com/?page_id=593You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content Warning: Bodily autonomy, cannibalism, suicideTori and Michelle wrap up their discussion of Gideon the Ninth with topics such as falling in love with the abuser, gross cool fight scenes and the attractiveness of competency. And Tori has too much fun saying meat puppet over and over again.Necromancy documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAWpOO5BExI&fbclid=IwAR2NqCqpbhJ9xOOqBxkY5pHThGyq2j-5BBFsHo4U0c4FKwINluc9ZtPENDcGideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir - https://publishing.tor.com/gideontheninth-tamsynmuir/9781250313195/You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content Warning: Necromancy, chronic illnessTori and Michelle discuss the first half of Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir. They cover their mixed feelings about the book, their hopes for the second half and how refreshing it is to see a character with chronic illness, even if there are still problems. And gush a bit about Gideon herself.Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir - https://publishing.tor.com/gideontheninth-tamsynmuir/9781250313195/You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content warning: Consent issuesIn the second half of Bunny and the Bear, Tori and Michelle discuss rabbit cryptids, medical care consent and world building. It's a bit of a mess, folks. Us and the book.This is also another distance episode, so I apologize for any sound issues. It's at least all audible, if a bit different.Canadian Monster Rabbit: https://createacryptid.fandom.com/wiki/Canadian_Monster_RabbitHere's an example of the questionnaire we talk about. http://www.slate.com/articles/double_x/doublex/2016/02/do_you_and_your_partner_unknowingly_share_the_same_sex_fantasies_find_where.html If you know of good ones, please share! Bunny and the Bear by Eve Langlais - http://evelanglais.com/wordpress/book/fuc1/You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content Warning: ConsentWe apologize in advance for some of the sound issues in this one. We were recording in a new space with a slightly new set up at the last minute, so things got a bit wonky.Tori and Michelle are tackling the first half of Bunny and the Bear. It is...well, you'll see. We have quite a few things to say about this experience.Bunny and the Bear by Eve Langlais - http://evelanglais.com/wordpress/book/fuc1/You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content Warnings: ConsentIn this week's episode, Tori and Michelle finish their exploration of Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik with further discussion of the shadow with abs, team dynamics and future plans for dinner parties. Also, why are there no cool space animals?!Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik - https://open.acast.com/shows/5c61e2300a445bc962c224c3/episodes/newYou can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
CW: Consent, brief discussions of needles and sex under the influenceIn this week's episode, Tori and Michelle fawn over Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik in their way: by being critical as hell. Join them while they talk about sexy consent scenes, sexy cardboard cutout men and just...sexy. This book is actually sexy.You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout.Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik - https://www.jessiemihalik.com/book/polaris-rising/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content Warning: ConsentIn the conclusion of Home for the Holidays by Terry Spear, Tori gets pretty drunk while Michelle doesn't drink and they discuss the absurdities that are these werewolves including the equating of sex with marriage, gingerbread houses and how you don't owe people shit.You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout.Home for the Holidays by Terry Spear - https://terrylspear.wordpress.com/2019/09/24/happy-birthday-home-for-the-holidays/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content Warning: domestic abuseOn this week's episode, Tori and Michelle discuss a mess of a drink and a mess of a book in Home for the Holidays by Terry Spear. Although both had some surprising upsides. Mostly the book. The drink was terrible. The book had some upsides and Michelle fixed the drink.You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout.Home for the Holidays by Terry Spear - https://terrylspear.wordpress.com/2019/09/24/happy-birthday-home-for-the-holidays/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
CW: Child abuse, abusive relationshipsTori and Michelle wrap up their discussion of Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas with a conversation on abusive relationships, grief and a kickass party.Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas: http://sarahjmaas.com/assassins-blade/You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content Warnings: Discussion of concussions and head injuries, child abuse, sex work, sexual assaultIn today's episode, Tori and Michelle discuss the first half of Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas and fawn over how pretty and badass our main character is and say the phrase "Buddhist monastery of murderers." I promise it makes sense in context.Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas: http://sarahjmaas.com/assassins-blade/You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content Warning: Discussion of consent issues, non-graphic rape, ableismJoin Tori and Michelle as they close their discussion (as much as any of their discussions are closed) on Guardian of Honor. They touch on topics of consent (shocking, I know), ableism and fetishization. And a story about Tori's interaction with a merchant in Cairo!Guardian of Honor by Robin D. Owens: http://robindowens.com/?page_id=309You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content Warning: Brief discussion of child endangermentJoin Tori and Michelle as they discuss the fae, Michelle's personal security rant and Tori's shocking secret (she's a nerd) in episode 1 of Guardian of Honor by Robin D. Owens.Guardian of Honor by Robin D. Owens: http://robindowens.com/?page_id=309You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content warnings: discussions of consentJoin Tori and Michelle as they close out their discussion of Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson by talking about women's super power of making men pause in a strategic moment, platonic affection between men and how much they still love Lightsong and Nightblood.Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson - https://brandonsanderson.com/books/warbreaker/warbreaker/You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Warnings: Nongraphic discussions of statutory rape, consent issues,medical needle use in the final blooperIn today's episode, Tori and Michelle have the pleasure of talking with Ashlynn Cradic, comedian and founder of Punk Lesbian & Sapphic, and get to discuss our first fan pic, Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson, selected by our wonderful friend Joy! Joni us for a discussion of the Me Too Movement, peeled grapes, political intrigue and an evil sword we love.Also make sure to stay tuned to the end for some Ollie outtakes.Ashlynn Cradic - https://www.facebook.com/ashlynncradic/Punk Lesbian& Sapphic Memes - https://www.facebook.com/punksapphicmemes/You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content warning: Domestic abuse, rape, violenceJoin Tori and Michelle for a chat with Tara Clapper, foundor of the Geek Initiative, including a contemplation of Thor's, as played by Chris Hemsworth, abs, and the work she and her writers do there. Then on to a discussion of Scottish witches, men as victims of sexual assault and finally some food descriptions.The Geek Initiative: https://geekinitiative.com/Outlander: http://www.dianagabaldon.com/books/outlander-series/For a madlib about Claire hooking up with the Loch Ness monster, check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy!You can reach us on Twitter, Instagram and Gmail under Drinkomancy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Disclaimer: In depth discussion of rape and consent, domestic violence, child abuse, ableismIn this week's episode, Tori and Michelle dive into the Scottish highlands with the first half of Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. They discuss the pull between enjoying the book while disliking portions, the lack of food descriptors and how in the world Michelle could have overlooked the Loch Ness Monster.You can contact us through Twitter, Instagram and Gmail under Drinkomancy and find our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy,Outlander by Diana Gabaldon: http://www.dianagabaldon.com/books/outlander-series/outlander/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content Warning: Domestic violence, rape, discussion of homophobia and racismIn this week's episode, Drinkomancy teams up with Stephen King Boo! Club to discuss the (literal) madness that is Rose Madder. They cover topics like domestic abuse, how rabies actually works and the classic men as animals trope we all know and...well, we know about it.https://smile.amazon.com/Rose-Madder-Stephen-King/dp/1501143689/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=rose+madder&qid=1567084587&s=gateway&sr=8-1Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content warning: Rape, incestIn this episode, Tori and Michelle discuss the second half of the Dark Wife by S.E. Diemer, including writing a villain, bad dog moms and dealing with trauma.The Dark Wife: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dark-wife-sarah-diemer/1101056454You can contact us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Gmail under Drinkomancy (Drinkomancy@gmail.com). You can also support us through our Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content Warnings: RapeIn this episode, Tori and Michelle discuss the Dark Wife by S.E. Diemer, Greek mythology, women in the workplace and fat bees along with many other topics.We also get to announce our Patreon site, https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy and do our first patron shout outs! And, since we didn't have a blooper this week (yay us!) there's a small snippet of the bonus content we recorded after the main episode.The Dark Wife: http://www.loveinpanels.com/prose/the-dark-wife See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content Warning: Consent, nongraphic discussion of medical injectionsOn this week's episode, Tori and Michelle discuss the second, disappointing, half of 8 Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks. Join them for Tori's turn to rant, more examples of terrible security and the new character archtype!Our Patreon is launched!https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancyBook:https://smile.amazon.com/Eight-Simple-Rules-Dating-Dragon/dp/125010825X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=336WG4NW2COFN&keywords=8+simple+rules+for+dating+a+dragon&qid=1563217893&s=gateway&sprefix=8+simple+rules+f%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content Warnings: Consent issues, mental illness, suicide, miscarriage and child deathIn today's episode, Tori and Michelle discuss sexy dragons, flirting and security protocol in the first episode covering Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks.Stay tuned for bloopers after our sign off!https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=8+simple+rules+for+dating+a+dragon&crid=8UWSXE6MRUC5&sprefix=8+simple+riles%2Caps%2C128&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_7_14 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content Warning: Graphic discussions of sex, coercionIn today's episode, Tori and Michelle conclude their discussion on Lumberjack Werebear (and totally forget to pick the Janeida). We get to discuss our first consensual sex scene, sex wizards and even some serious talk about the goals of the podcast. And some werebear lore and history!https://smile.amazon.com/Lumberjack-Werebear-Saw-Bears-1/dp/1537783556/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UA6IR8EMAAJ&keywords=werebear+lumberjack&qid=1561055421&s=gateway&sprefix=werebear+lum%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-1 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content warning: Non-graphic discussions of assault and traumaIn this episode, Michelle and Tori discuss Snow White and the 7 Werebears, hillbilly hot tubs and the boredom that is many romance novel covers. It's a bit more lighthearted than our Dead Until Dark discussions, so it's a welcome reprieve.Also, a Wine & Crime promo! Check out the ladies at Wine & Crime. We're both huge fans and Tori even has a Wine & Crime sticker on her kindle.You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Gmail under Drinkomancy.Lumberjack Werebear by T.S. Joyce - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TYV0WSG/?tag=tsjoycewrit0d-20 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content Warnings: Consent issue, moderately graphic discussion of rape, child abuse, murder, abusive relationshipsJoin Michelle and Tori while they discuss the....rapid descent into consent issues this book takes into its second half. And Elvis! Also, tag us in your pet pics on instagram and twitter! You can find us on Instagram, Twitter and Gmail under Drinkomancy.Also featuring Evan's premiere on the podcast!Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris - http://charlaineharris.com/dead-dark/Dead Girls: Essays on Surviving an American Obsession by Alice Bolin - https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062657145/dead-girls/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content Warnings: discussions of consent (non-graphic), blood play, AIDS, homophobia, racism, disability, murderIn this episode, Michelle and Tori discuss the first half of Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris. We get into our usual discussions of consent and also get to touch on issues of racism, homophobia and consent when you're psychic. And we start the ever present discussion of who is our Janeida this time.Plus, both of us muttering “Sookie” in increasingly gravelly voices. https://smile.amazon.com/Dead-Until-Sookie-Stackhouse-Blood/dp/0441008534/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=dead+until+dark&qid=1557422637&s=gateway&sr=8-1 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content Warnings: Nongraphic discussions of sex, stalking and assault, discussion of sex between two impaired partiesMichelle and Tori tackle the second half (while having already moved onto book two or, if you're Michelle, finished the series) of Sin & Chocolate. We discuss consent (as, apparently, always), drink bourbon and get side tracked more than usual. Also, get frustrated by the lack of chocolate in the book while we eat chocolate.Also, another warm shoutout to DC Webfest. We were insanely honored to be welcomed there so warmly and encouraged so kindly by everyone Michelle met there.You can find us at gmail, instagram and twitter under Drinkomancy.https://smile.amazon.com/Sin-Chocolate-Demigods-Francisco-Book-ebook/dp/B07J3BR4Q7/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=28AHLANSBRJXN&keywords=sin+and+chocolate+by+kf+breene&qid=1556222614&s=gateway&sprefix=sin+and%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content Warnings: Discussions of stalking, underage sex trafficking, and consent issuesMichelle and Tori discuss Sin & Chocolate (the ampersand is important...certainly more relevant than the chocolate) by K.F. Breene. They discuss the magical setting of the book, how it touches on issues of poverty and race as well as the differences between stalking and political maneuvering.We can be reached at Gmail, Twitter and Instagram under Drinkomancy.https://www.kfbreene.com/books/demigods-of-san-francisco-series/678-2/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content Warnings: Non-graphic discussions of sexual assault, statutory rape, abusive relationships, teen sexualityIn the second episode discussing Awoken by "Serra Elinsen", we touch on topics of sexual abuse victims, specifically male victims, how this novel works as a satire and the examples of emotional abuse present in the novel. We get quite a bit tipsier than in previous episodes because Michelle makes a good drink.Michelle and Tori may not agree who is the Janeida in this book (Michelle's vote is Neal and Tori's is Bree), but they can certainly agree they did not enjoy it.We can be reached at Gmail, Twitter and Instagram under Drinkomancy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content Warnings: Discussions of sexual assault, teenage romance, sexual situations, abusive relationshipsJoin Michelle and Tori as they discuss Awoken by "Serra Elinsen". They touch on topics of satire, "consent"acles, sexual assault and cat visits. All while trying to find this week's Janeida. Now with slightly less "Umms"! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content Warning: Sexual Content, Nongraphic Discussion of Issues of Consent/Lack of ConsentWe discuss the second half of Master of the Night including consent, sex rugs and ye 'ol unicorns.Master of the Knight by Angela Knight: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Night-Angela-Knight/dp/0425198804/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=master+of+the+night&qid=1549919336&s=gateway&sr=8-1 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content Warning: Sexual Content, Nongraphic Discussion of Issues of Consent/Lack of ConsentWe discuss Angela Knight's novel, Master of the Night, and touch on topics such as consent, kink, cream, corgis and sexuality.Master of the Knight by Angela Knight: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Night-Angela-Knight/dp/0425198804/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=master+of+the+night&qid=1549919336&s=gateway&sr=8-1 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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