Sips and Subtext

Listen to Brynn and Aidan slowly descend into madness while discussing TikTok's smutty obsession, Ice Planet Barbarians. **This episode is not more virginal ears!** D.O.T.E: Blue Ice Slush Q.O.T.E: Would you have accepted the coui and become a part of the planet members or tried to get out using the old spaceship? Would you rather have been one of the girls unaware in the tubes or one of the extra girls in the cage who were aware the whole time? We apologize for all audio issues for this episode, this was our first time recording together in the same room and we have learned from this experience and promise to deliver better audio next time!

Another Madeline Miller masterpiece! If you thought Aidan and Brynn gushed over Circe, just wait and listen! Drink of the Episode: Achilles Heel https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/15/achilles-heel Question of the Episode: How much did you cry, and when did you start crying?

Let Aidan and Brynn guide you through the final three chapters of Circe and the novel's round-up. As well, the surprise season 3 book is announced!

Second to last episode of season two! Circe is almost over and we have a lot to say about it! Listen in to hear our thoughts and theories! Drink of the Episode: Athena Spritz https://youtu.be/dhQvvSmgWj0 Question of the Episode: What three hobbies/things would you bring to a deserted island to keep you busy and sane? **We apologize for the delay in posting this episode, life happened to us and we got behind on posting. We hope you guys understand!

Circe, chapters 16-20 Aidan and Brynn talk about Circe's pregnancy, Telegonus' childhood and parenting styles and strategies. Drink of the Episode: The Odyssey https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/guy-fieri/the-odyssey-recipe-1921324 Question of the Episode: Which of the three gods mentioned would you rather fight and why?

Follow Brynn and Aidan as they discover the truth behind Circe's actions involving pigs and Odysseus, all while trying to make each other laugh along the way. Drink of the Episode: Trojan Horse https://www.thespruceeats.com/trojan-horse-recipe-759837 Question of the Episode: Out of all of Circe's consensual lovers thus far (Hermes, Daedalus, Odysseus), which do you think is suited to her as a partner and why?

Follow Aidan and Brynn as they break down the history of the Minotaur and Circe's complicated family history. Drink of the Episode: The Daedalus Cocktail https://drinkingwith.wordpress.com/2015/09/17/the-daedalus-cocktail/ Quesitons of the Epsiode: If you were Circe would you have gone to Crete if Pasiphae sent for you? If you had all of Circe's abilities, what potion or spell would you try to create and master?

Join Aidan and Brynn as they take a chaotic journey through Chapters 5-8 of Circe. While mispronouncing everything, they cover Circe's newfound power and exile while meeting well-known mythological figures like Hermes and Scylla. Drink of the Episode: Hard Ocean Water https://mixthatdrink.com/hard-ocean-water/

Brynn and Aidan discuss season 2's novel, Circe, by Madeline Miller, chapters 1 through 4! We get off on a bunch of tangents but we have fun all the same! We are so looking forward to what this season and novel brings for us! Drink of the Episode: Cucumber Mint Gimlet https://www.theardentbiblio.com/blog/2018/5/8/summer-books-cocktails-2018 Question of the Episode: Circe and Aeetes are named after the animals they resembled at birth, if your parents had named you after the animal you looked like what would your name be?

Brynn and Aidan read the second book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series, and they have a LOT to say about it! Listen in to find out how we feel about this book compared to the ACOTAR, how we feel about Rhysand and Tamlin as love interests now, what we think about the infamous Chapter 55, and more! Drink of the Episode: The FEYRE Darling Cocktail - TikTok: @nerdy_gourmet_jenni Question of the Episode: What rating would you give A Court of Mist and Fury?

ACOTAR by SJM -- Aidan and Brynn discuss the last three chapters, give their final thoughts and hint at what to look forward to in Season 2! Listen to find out what we rated the book as overall! Drink of the Episode: Rose Hall - To view recipe head to our Instagram @sipsandsubtext Question of the Episode: What rating did you give A Court of Thorns and Roses?

ACOTAR by SJM -- Chapters 39 through 43 -- Aidan and Brynn cannot say enough about these chapters and the cliffhanger we were left on! Listen to find out what we think about the last two trials, the likability of all of the men, and weird ways in which Maas chose to take this story. Only three more chapters left in the novel! What do we think could happen and how do we see the next books in the series panning out? Drink of the Episode: Sangria Wine Questions of the Episode: Which of the three trials do you think you would have completed the easiest? Which trial would you replace, and what would you replace it with?

ACOTAR by SJM -- Chapters 34 through 38! We finally meet Amarantha! Listen to find out what we think about Amarantha, Lucien, Rhysand, the first task, the riddle, and more! Drink of the Episode: Dark and Stormy https://www.yummly.com/recipe/Dark-and-Stormy-Cocktail-512420?prm-v1

ACOTAR by SJM -- Chapters 29 through 33 -- These chapters were very information packed and we cannot stop talking about what we have learned! So much is now explained, but there is so much left to uncover. Listen to find out our thoughts on Alis, the curse, Amarantha and much more! Drink of the Episode: Bloody Mary https://www.yummly.com/recipe/The-Best-Bloody-Mary-Recipe-and-Make-Your-Own-Bloody-Mary-Bar-1446974?prm-v1

ACTOAR by SJM -- Aidan and Brynn continue and discuss chapters 24 through 28. What do we think about Rhys now? What are our theories on Amarantha? Do we even like anything about these five chapters? What do we think are the cringe-y-est moments? Drink of the Episode: CosmopoliTamlin https://www.yummly.com/recipe/Cosmopolitan-Cocktail-9106017?prm-v1 Question of the Episode: What is your outfit that you think makes you look "Positively Fae"?

ACOTAR by SJM -- Chapters 19 through 23 -- Come with Aidan and Brynn as they discover more about the Fae's rituals and continue to make fun of the Feyre's love interest. Drink of the Episode: Bite me https://www.cocktailbuilder.com/recipe/bite-me Question of the Episode: What feature would make the Attor the scariest to you?

ACOTAR by SJM -- Aidan and Brynn discuss chapters 14 through 18. We are getting to the good part now! Plot is moving, moving, moving right along now! Come find out what we think about the Suriel, the naga, the new back stories and more! Drink of the Episode: Sex in the Woods https://www.mantitlement.com/sex-in-the-woods/ Question of the Episode: What would be the one question that you would ask the Suriel if you had the opportunity and were in Feyre's situation?

ACOTAR by SJM -- Aidan and Brynn discuss chapters 9 through 13. Who is this mysterious "Her"? Why can't anyone seem to tell Feyre about the blight? Nothing happened in these 5 chapters to help move the plot along, right now we are only staying on for Lucien and Alis. Come find out our true feelings thus far! Drink of the Episode: Cauldron Cocktail - https://www.atablefullofjoy.com/cauldron-cocktail-easy-rum-cocktail/

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas -- Aidan and Brynn discuss chapters 1 through 8 of the book. Our likes, dislikes, favorite characters and quotes and so much more! Drink of the Episode: Wine! Peach & Raspberry Moscato Question of the Episode: What hidden talent or ability did you find out you were good at but were pushed to do it and would not have chosen to do it yourself?

In this premiere episode, learn a little about Aidan and Brynn and how we started Sips & Subtext. Also learn what the premiere book will be and what we know about it thus far! Drink of the Episode: Truly Hard Seltzer https://trulyhardseltzer.com/