Spilling Wine & Spoilers

We’re back with one of our absolute faves, Veronica from Veronica’s Roses, and things get chaotic in the best way. First up: we introduce her to the deliciously perfect human that is Alan Ritchson, who we’ve officially cast as Carrion Swift (sorry, we don’t take feedback).Then it’s full steam ahead into Quicksilver talk: all our questions, hot takes, and yes, some disagreements. And of course, it wouldn’t be a crossover without a round of Fuck, Marry, Sidepiece, Kill…and this one? We’re all sister wives.P.S. For the months of November and December, all listener contributions will be donated to local food pantries, because giving back is always in season. Donate here!

We’re kicking off this week’s episode by fully endorsing the Louvre heist. We don’t condone crime...unless it’s chic, mysterious, and vaguely cinematic.Then we talk about how Kylie Jenner defended her decision to wear that dress at the Bieber wedding. Girl, why…it was giving Met Gala at a “friend’s” wedding and we DON’T like that!On the flip side, we learned Jenna Bush lived her best First Daughter college life by ditching her secret service for dorm room hookups…and we are obsessed.Also, we’re fully casting directors because your girls have the Quicksilver adaptation figured out…okay, mostly just Carrion Swift, but priorities.On the book front:Tori started The Huntress by Kate Quinn and she is locked in.Emily is multitasking her way through Throne of Glass on Kindle and Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber on Audible. Same vibe, lots of chaos.

This week, Tori’s baking era is in full swing, and we are living for it. From the rise of her sourdough starter to the zest of her lemon loaf, she’s keeping us all well-carbed.In pop culture news:We’re still not okay with Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry’s relationship, let alone them kissing on her yacht. Our official stance? Do better, Justin.Charli XCX is basically in love with Taylor Swift…it’s actually romantic.Kevin Federline is dropping a memoir. We’re intrigued, but let’s all agree to take everything he says with a very large grain of salt.Lauren Conrad and Kristin Cavallari posted a photo together, and we are still screaming about the Laguna Beach reunion we never saw coming. 2000s girlies, rise.On the book front: Tori finally finished Quicksilver…and it delivered. We’re talking spice, plot twists, romantic chaos, and yes, a little bit of divine dick energy. Let’s unpack it all.

This week, we officially enter our next Swiftie era with all our thoughts, feelings, and favorite lyrics from The Life of a Showgirl…and yes, we’ve been listening on repeat. And side note, Tori is now a baker.Then we take a detour into disappointment with two reality TV OGs:Farrah Abraham for thinking it’s chill to let her 16-year-old get tattoos…we hope it’s a publicity stunt.Kim Zolciak for removing her daughter’s freckles…permanently. Ma’am…why?!We also circle back to one of our favorite people to hate, Meghan Markle, and her truly tone-deaf move during her Paris trip. We have thoughts. Obviously.Then it’s back to the bookish chaos as Tori gives her latest Quicksilver update, full of theories, questions, and emotional spirals. And Emily is right there with her.Celebrity drama and book-fueled obsession with wine AND Tori’s bread on hand…the perfect mix.

This week, we ride the emotional wave of celebrity news starting with the heartbreaking death of Jane Goodall, a true loss. Then came the end of an era with the split of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, an equally true loss. Tori gave Emily an emotional break with the beautiful pictures from Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s wedding and proved love is still alive....Until Sydney Sweeney yanked us back down with news of her dating Scooter Braun, which, frankly, does not feel like a girls’ girl move.On the book front, Emily finished Assassin’s Blade and was emotionally destroyed (no surprise), then immediately chased healing through laughter with Chelsea Handler’s I’ll Have What She’s Having…and yes, it delivered.Finally, we check in on where Tori left off in Quicksilver and let’s just say, the theories, the thirst, the opinions were flowing.Celebrity chaos, literary catharsis, and all the usual spirals.

This week, we’re blessed with the Laguna Beach reunion we didn’t even know we needed…and yes, Kristin Cavallari is still our favorite mean girl. Then it’s back to messy modern drama with Stassi Schroeder vs. Meghan Markle and we’re obviously team Stassi. Of course, there’s always room for more Taylor Swift love, because when is there not?And just when we were about to deliver our regularly scheduled Quicksilver update, Emily steals the mic and unleashes all her thoughts on Assassin’s Blade because apparently, keeping that in was never an option.Spoilers, nostalgia, and unhinged SJM spirals = the holy trinity.

First things first: Jimmy Kimmel was canceled and we think that’s complete bullshit, and that’s all we’ll say on that.Now, on to the rest of the chaos: Taylor Frankie is the next Bachelorette, and we have so many thoughts.Jelly Roll is out here thriving with major life changes and we’re cheering him on.Zach Bryan has incredible music but so many potential red flags? We’re cautiously vibing. And seriously...Brianna and Samantha are the same person and no one can convince us otherwise.Then it’s time to get unhinged about Quicksilver. We go deep on questions, theories, romances, and everything that has us in a chokehold. We are in love, we are spiraling, and we are not okay.

This week, we start with a brief (but necessary) call-out of Snoop Dogg’s homophobic comment: not cool, not funny, and we have feelings. Tori wants everyone to know she didn't steal the Labubu’s. Then we find out we’ve been mispronouncing Denzel Washington’s name our whole lives (??), and now nothing feels real.From there, we go on a wild ride with Netflix’s "Unknown Number", try to recover, and then immediately derail again because YEP Tori called the Taylor + Travis engagement WEEKS ago and she is not letting us forget it.Finally, we dive back into Quicksilver with many theories, all the steam, and so many unhinged thoughts. This book owns us now.

This week, we’re spiraling over Joe Jonas’ deeply relatable – yet wildly unrelatable – embarrassing moment, and you know we had thoughts. Tori reveals a new celebrity crush (hi, Austin Butler 👀), and we dive deep into Taylor Swift’s new album, all the wild theories it’s inspired – and the not-so-small fact that Tori totally called the Travis + Taylor engagement weeks ago.Then we switch gears and jump into Quicksilver – covering the early chapters, unpacking every juicy twist, theory, and book boyfriend moment. Yes, we’re already obsessed.Books, theories, chaos, and Swiftie spirals – the usual.

This week, we’re joined by the iconic and hilarious Veronica from Veronica’s Roses for a deep and delicious dive into all things A Court of Thorns and Roses. We’re talking hot takes, wild theories, and strong opinions on favorite (and not-so-favorite) characters across the SJM universe.Naturally, we play two rounds of Fuck, Marry, Kill — and round one is a brutal showdown between Rhysand, Cassian, and Azriel. And the second turns into Fuck, Marry, Sidepiece, Kill with Feyre, Nesta, Morrigan, and Amren. It’s messy and we’re so here for it.Spoilers abound, thirst is real, and chaos is guaranteed.

This week, we’re celebrating Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson giving us the unexpected romance we never knew we needed — and we’re weirdly obsessed. On the flip side, we are not okay with Jason Momoa shaving his beard, and we need to talk about it.We’re also not super happy with Justin Timberlake’s tour…and his Lyme disease announcement, and share our very strong feelings about Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau’s rumored romance — spoiler: we’re not fans.Then it’s time to dive into the first four chapters of Quicksilver and... we're obsessed. The strong female lead? The world building? The mystery and lore? Yes. Yes. And yes.Unfiltered opinions, celebrity chaos, and our new book boyfriend await.

This week, we wrap up Two Guys, a Girl, and a Tripod with a recap of the second half — and then we’re joined by the author herself, Sara Sitwell, for a fun conversation.We ask Sara all the things: why she started writing, what inspired the characters and scenes, and how she balanced it all. We also revisit some of our favorite moments from the book — and yes, we talk about all the spice.Books, banter, and tripod talk — this one’s a ride.⚠️ Content warning: We discuss a panic attack during a porn scene and a kidnapping that includes violence and attempted sexual assault.

This week, bad things really do come in threes — we react to the news of the deaths of Ozzy Osbourne, Hulk Hogan, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Then Tori spirals over Jax Taylor leaving The Valley and revealing a 20+ year cocaine addiction, and we break down the viral Coldplay kiss cam moment.And, most importantly, we honor the powerful and heartbreaking victim impact statement from Alivea Goncalves, speaking on behalf of her sister, Kaylee Goncalves. She is the queen.Of course, we couldn’t skip a Meghan Markle update — our favorite girl to hate. And Tori shares a new theory about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift that might actually be her best one yet.On the book front, Emily has started Quicksilver and Tori’s jumping in too. Plus, we check in on how In a New York Minute is going for Tori.It’s a lot. But it’s us.

This week, we’re joined by the magical duo Gabby and Jen from Corks and Cauldron for a deep dive into the Sarah J. Maas universe — and let’s just say, not all of us agree on Crescent City (👀).We unpack our wildly different takes on the series, speculate recklessly about what ACOTAR 6 could bring, and spiral through theories that may or may not have shocked Emily to her core.Then, because we’re unwell: we play Fuck, Marry, Kill with Hunt, Baxian, and Ruhn... and chaos absolutely ensues.Spoilers. Strong opinions. Zero regrets.

This week, we dive into the latest Britney Spears drama…and why does it feel like the early 2000s all over again. Meanwhile, Kanye fans are demanding refunds and, frankly, we think they might need help too…but also they should have known. Tori also gives Emily a lesson on the bombshell Bravo’s Scheana Shay just dropped in her new book, and then it’s straight into the spiral with Sarah J. Maas’ACOTAR tease that broke BookTok and Bookstagram with one blurry handwriting shot.On the reading front, Tori starts In a New York Minute…but whether she’ll finish it is TBD. Emily continues Two Guys, a Girl, and a Tripod, and let us tell you…the heat is turning up.

This week, we dive into the heavy and the messy: new revelations from the Epstein files, our ongoing ick about Kanye and his treatment of Bianca Censori, Ramona Singer’s latest tone-deaf moment, and Jennifer Aniston’s new man (we have thoughts).On the book front, Emily started Two Guys, a Girl, and a Tripod by Sara Sitwell, keep your eyes peeled for a special episode with the author. Meanwhile, Tori finished Lessons in Chemistry... and emotionally wrecked Emily in the process.Content Warning: Mentions of sexual assault and suicide around 25:40 of the Lessons in Chemistry segment.

This week is unhinged in every direction. We cover the Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom split, Jeff Bezos’ “wedding of the century,” and a truly weird week for justice with updates from the Diddy trial and Brian Kohberger case. There’s also a deeply unsettling story about a 5-year-old falling from a cruise ship (wtf???), and, yes, another Meghan Markle moment, because we just can’t look away.But it’s not all doom and chaos: The Devil Wears Prada 2 is officially in the works and we are thrilled.Emily brings three book updates to the table, including The Invitation by Jodi Ellen Malpas and The Bodyguard by Katherine Center, while Tori inches closer to finishing Lessons in Chemistry.⚠️ Content Warning: Discussion of assault from 31:28–31:50 during the Lessons in Chemistry segment.Oh — and we welcome a very special new cast member: Tori’s sweet baby kitten, Ted!

This week, we’re unwell. It starts with our feelings about orcas (we’re divided), Allie the bottlenose dolphin (new momma), and Ed the zebra (truly an icon). We also descend into the strange world of Labubu’s and Tori might have gone too deep.On the book front: Tori continues her Lessons in Chemistry journey, and Emily has finished House of Flame and Shadow — and oh, there are feelings. So many feelings we had to cut half the episode so we didn’t keep you here for hours.Still just two unhinged besties yapping!

This week, Tori finally talks Taylor Swift not releasing Reputation (Taylor’s Version) even though we’re happy she got the rights to her masters! We also check in on Meghan Markle’s latest headline moment, because let’s be honest: we love to hate her.Then we get serious for a moment to talk about what’s happening in this country, including the horrifying actions of ICE. Because sometimes…spiraling means confronting the real stuff, too.On the book front: Tori continues her journey through Lessons in Chemistry (yes, it’s still emotional), and Emily officially dives into House of Flame and Shadow with plenty of theories, reactions, and tears.Content Warning: Discussion of torture during the House of Flame and Shadow segment.

Surprise! We’re joined by our friend Rachel from The Menuscript for a special crossover full of wine, bookish chaos, and some very conflicting opinions. Rachel and Tori go head-to-head over Onyx Storm and Throne of Glass. Expect debates and maybe a dramatic moment or two. Meanwhile, Emily does what she does best: pours another glass and tries to keep the peace.Spoilers? Yes. Opinions? Unfiltered. Wine? Obviously.