Kaleidotrope: A Romantic Comedy

Kaleidotrope Podcast is a queer romantic comedy podcast set on a slightly magical college campus and playing around with romance tropes, particularly fanfiction tropes.<br /> <br /> The plot centers around Drew and Harrison, two reluctant college radio co-hosts-turned-accidental-advice-givers who find themselves in the middle of the campus’s oldest mystery: Do happy endings really happen at Sidlesmith? Can you really find your trope?<br /> <br /> And if the magic isn’t real, what does that mean for two polar opposites who find themselves falling for each other twice a week for half an hour on a suddenly popular radio show?

Episode 1

In which Drew gets a new co-host and, apparently, also a new format for his radio show.   Many thanks to the patrons who supported this episode! katie kenopsia, sdlibrarian, Suze Howe, Tori W, anonymous, Marie, Thalia, Noel, and Hilary Blake   If you’d like to support us, check out our Patreon! Episode 1 Transcript […]

06-15
33:48

Episode 2

In which Harrison picks a new deejay name, Drew pretends it’s not sexy, and a fake relationship shows up.   Many thanks to the patrons who supported this episode! katie kenopsia, sdlibrarian, Suze Howe, Tori W, anonymous, Marie, Thalia, Noel, Hilary Blake, Corinne, and peridotlines   If you’d like to support us, check out our […]

06-30
31:36

Episode 3

In which Drew and Harrison make small talk about their weekends, get an update from the egg baby project, and give advice to a twinky kept boy. Oh, and Harrison compares himself to a prism.   Many thanks to the patrons who supported this episode! katie kenopsia, sdlibrarian, Suze Howe, Tori W, anonymous, Marie, Thalia, […]

07-15
33:28

Episode 4

In which a librarian shakes Sidlesmith’s worldview, and Drew and Harrison manage to have a missed connection while sitting right next to each other.   Many thanks to the patrons who supported this episode! katie kenopsia, sdlibrarian, Suze Howe, Tori W, anonymous, Marie, Thalia, Noel, Hilary Blake, Corinne, peridotlines, docsmartypants, Rebecca Alexander, and Anne   […]

07-30
38:40

Episode 5

In which there is a bullet journal, some Harridrew shippers, and a person down the hall whose packages Harrison keeps getting and they only order sex toys.   Many thanks to the patrons who supported this episode! katie kenopsia, sdlibrarian, Suze Howe, Tori W, anonymous, Marie, Thalia, Noel, Hilary Blake, Corinne, peridotlines, docsmartypants, Rebecca Alexander, […]

08-15
34:56

Episode 6

In which there’s no longer any reason for a fake girlfriend — and Drew has a very important question for Harrison.   Many thanks to the patrons who supported this episode! katie kenopsia, sdlibrarian, Suze Howe, Tori W, anonymous, Marie, Thalia, Noel, Hilary Blake, Corinne, peridotlines, docsmartypants, Rebecca Alexander, Anne, Kira A., Bridge, Katie C., […]

08-30
37:47

Episode 7

In which Drew and Harrison get dirty in the library stacks, and sadly, that’s not a euphemism.   Many thanks to the patrons who supported this episode! katie kenopsia, sdlibrarian, Suze Howe, Tori W, anonymous, Marie, Thalia, Noel, Hilary Blake, Corinne, peridotlines, docsmartypants, Rebecca Alexander, Anne, Kira A., Bridge, Katie C., Kat (asexualchloe), Shivangi Sikri, […]

09-15
29:52

Episode 8

In which Drew has to fly solo, Harrison knocks things over, and there are consequences for talking in the library! Oh, and we finally get the Squirrel Story.   Many thanks to the patrons who supported this episode! katie kenopsia, sdlibrarian, Suze Howe, Tori W, anonymous, Marie, Thalia, Noel, Hilary Blake, Corinne, peridotlines, docsmartypants, Rebecca […]

09-29
37:08

Episode 9

In which there’s a Rose Dance.   Many thanks to the patrons who supported this episode! katie kenopsia, sdlibrarian, Suze Howe, Tori W, anonymous, Marie, Thalia, Noel, Hilary Blake, Corinne, peridotlines, docsmartypants, Rebecca Alexander, Anne, Kira A., Bridge, Katie C., Kat (asexualchloe), Shivangi Sikri, Lethe, carbonbased000, Audrey, agingfangirl, Alana, Shenee, Jenna, Ambre Marshall,  Lunylovegoodlover, Lyd, […]

10-29
32:11

Episode 10

In which Drew and Harrison get their happily-ever-after. Edited Feb. 17, 2019 (The song is Fall Out Boy’s “Saturday.”) Transcript

02-14
21:46

Mary 00

oh no the journal! Now I really can't see the difference between him and Ben from King falls am.... seriously hahah. I like this pod but gosh if it doesn't sound like and SamxBen ship

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Hermes

💥the entrance💥

02-25 Reply

Hermes

boy is this good

02-25 Reply

Gee

I must say, I wasn't a fan of Harrison's stubborn idealization of relationships here, and I think Drew failed to adress the irrationality of Harrison's point. Obviously, not *all* relationships are dysfunctional or built on an abusive relationship, but some are. Believing no relationship is ever unhealthy is absolutely unrealistic, and Harrison's insistence on justifying a relationship built upon blackmail read very shady to me. IRL, people suffer abuse in this type of dysfunctional relationship, and while it's not always the case, sometimes there *are* power imbalances that lead to gaslighting, abuse, and violence in the worst cases. I really enjoy this show, don't take me wrong, but I think this wasn't handled well. It's not okay at all to hear this type of stuff go unadressed and completely validated. These are the myths of romantic love that, by denying that some relationships are toxic by mature (again, blackmail is NOT OKAY), get people into abusive relationships.

05-01 Reply

Gee

This was so sweet! Aw! I'm loving Drew and Harrison's banter sooooo much!

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