Of Swords and Soulmates
Is this a kissing book? Of Swords and Soulmates features two couples (and sometimes more), with varying reading preferences and experiences, as they read, listen, and sometimes watch romantasy stories and discuss plot, fantasy elements, romance, spice, theories, and more. Join us for our non-expert opinions as we discuss, argue, rave, rant, and hopefully entertain. We may just help you find your next reading obsession or at least contribute to that TBR list!
Podcasting since 2024 • 49 episodes
Of Swords and Soulmates
Latest Episodes
From Mary Shelley To Del Toro: A Monster, A Maker, And The Cost Of Creation
A stitched body, a bruised heart, and a question that won’t let go: who bears the burden for what we make? We dive into Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein and trace its roots from Mary Shelley’s storm-lit summer to a modern, war-shadowe...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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59:59
Wicked: Power, Friendship, Popularity, Love
Oz isn’t just emerald and glitter; it’s a lesson in how stories get made and weaponized. We jump from Gregory Maguire’s Wicked to the Broadway phenomenon and the record-breaking film to unpack how a green-skinned girl became a politica...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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59:26
Bonus: Inside Monsterotica BookCon 2025
What if a convention put comfort, consent, and community first—and it actually worked? We unpack our weekend at the first Monsterotica BookCon in Baltimore, where a color-coded lanyard system, pronoun stickers, and clear badges turned awkward s...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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56:21
Inside A Sold-Out Romantasy Convention: Authors, Panels, And Merch
Our Romantasy BookCon Orlando 2025 recap takes you inside Orlando’s packed romantasy gathering—where authors, panels, and pop-up shops turned a sprawling venue into a surprisingly smooth reader playground. We break down what scaled well, what d...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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59:37
"The Cruel Dark" - I went to a ghostly manor and all I got was...
A crumbling manor, a lost past, and a love that refuses to stay buried—this one had us arguing, laughing, and rethinking what makes a gothic romance actually work. We dive into The Cruel Dark’s 1928 setting, the eerie allure of overgrown garden...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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57:09
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