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2026/08/20
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A podcast about fanfiction. If ever there were sommeliers for fanfic, it would be Grace and Claire. So pour yourself a drink, and get ready for the slow burn of a lifetime.
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After 4 - It really is over this time
2026/08/20
Guys, guys, guys!! It's been 7 years since the first episode of Fine Pairings! Which was, as you know, the first After fic. But before we get into the episode, some mushy stuff up top...
It's been a pleasure to share the fanfic space with all of you and explore fandoms of all shapes and sizes. We raise our glasses once again to all the creators and readers who made the fanfic space what it is.
Now we're here, on the final chapter of After.
No more spoilers. Let's get into it.
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Cocktail Pairing:
High Shirley - 1 oz Grenadine, 1 Miller High Life, and 2 cherries.
Vegan Blow Job - 0.5 oz Amaretto, 0.5 oz Irish cream, and Vegan Whipped Cream (alcoholic if possible)
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Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction: Where we pair ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd like to share? Please email us at [email protected]
Remember to follow us on TikTok, Tumblr, and Instagram @Finepairingspodcast and X (Twitter) @Finepairingspod
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Additional credits
Title: “Canon in D Major”
Creator: Kevin MacLeod
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Classical_Sampler/Canon_in_D_Major/
License: CC BY 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Title: “Divertissement”
Creator: Kevin MacLeod
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Classical_Sampler/Divertissement/
License: CC BY 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Title: “Erik Satie: Gymnopedie No 1”
Creator: Kevin MacLeod
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Classical_Sampler/Gymnopedie_No_1/
License: CC BY 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Title: “Erik Satie: Gymnopedie No 2”
Creator: Kevin MacLeod
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Classical_Sampler/Gymnopedie_No_2/
License: CC BY 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Title: “Erik Satie: Gymnopedie No 3”
Creator: Kevin MacLeod
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Classical_Sampler/Gymnopedie_No_3/
License: CC BY 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
"I Knew a Guy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"In Your Arms" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Title: “Ghost Dance”
Creator: Kevin MacLeod
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Classical_Sampler/Ghost_Dance/
License: CC BY 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Title: “Gustav Holst: Thaxted”
Creator: Kevin MacLeod
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Classical_Sampler/Thaxted/
License: CC BY 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Title: “Lyric song”
Creator: Alena Smirnova
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/alena-smirnova/single/lyric-song/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Title: "Manon Lescaut, Intermezzo (Puccini)"
Creator: MIT Symphony Orchestra
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/MIT_Symphony_Orchestra/An_Opera_Evening/Manon_Lescaut_Intermezzo_Puccini/
License: CC BY-NC 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
Title: "Mozart - Sonata No. 13 In B Flat Major, K.333 - II. Andante Cantabile"
Creator: Brendan Kinsella
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Brendan_Kinsella/Mozarts_Sonata_No_13_in_B-flat_Major/Mozart_-_Sonata_No_13_In_B_Flat_Major_K333_-_II_Andante_Cantabile/
License: CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Title: “Piano loops 186 octave down long loop 120 bpm”
Creator: josefpres
Source: https://freesound.org/people/josefpres/sounds/796108/
License: Creative Commons 0
Title: "Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 2 No. 1 - II. Adagio"
Creator: Daniel Veesey
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Daniel_Veesey/Beethovens_Sonata_No_1_In_F_Minor/Sonata_No_1_in_F_Minor_Op_2_No_1_-_II_Adagio/
License: CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Title: "Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 2 No. 1 - III. Menuetto Allegretto"
Creator: Daniel Veesey
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Daniel_Veesey/Beethovens_Sonata_No_1_In_F_Minor/Sonata_No_1_in_F_Minor_Op_2_No_1_-_III_Menuetto_Allegretto/
License: CC0 1.0 Public Domain
"Thinking Music" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Title: “Trio for Piano, Violin, and Viola”
Creator: Kevin MacLeod
Source:
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Classical_Sampler/Trio_for_Piano_Violin_and_Viola/
License: CC BY 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Title: Mouse clicks
Creator: hykenfreak
Source: https://freesound.org/people/hykenfreak/sounds/201800/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Title: PAPRHndl_Page Turn A4_CP_NONE
Creator: kzarkses
Source: https://freesound.org/people/kzarkses/sounds/746920/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Additional AFX from Freesound.org
Critically Unacclaimed: Goncharov and Us - The Fine Pairings Cut
2026/07/09
Fine Pairings is proud to present... an episode that the Tribeca Film Festival rejected...a deep dive into the movie Goncharov (1973)! Now with content that would have pushed us over the time limit requirement for the festival!
How had such an impactful film escaped the notice of cinephiles? How could such a wonderful episode not win an award at Tribeca? Well, much like the movie itself, Fine Pairings remains unappreciated in its time!
Please enjoy our deep dive into Goncharov 1973: The greatest mafia movie ever made?
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Cocktail Pairing:
The Airedale: 2.5 oz bourbon, 0.75 oz Aperol, and 1 tsp simple syrup.
Shot - 1.5 oz of Menzogna brand vodka - cheers with the phrase "Era una menzogna!"
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Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction: Where we pair ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd like to share? Please email us at [email protected]
Remember to follow us on TikTok, Tumblr, and Instagram @Finepairingspodcast and X (Twitter) @Finepairingspod
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Additional credits
Goncharov (1973) Resource: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fbcn96MKyc1Bky6c0Ffex4APtar9iNht8ytfZHPpSss/edit?usp=sharing
“Borodin - String Quartet No. 1 in A Major - II. Andante con moto” by Gregor Quendel / Classicals.de
Source: https://www.classicals.de
License: CC0 1.0 Public Domain
"Bushwick Tarantella" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"Divertissement - Pizzicato (from the ballet Sylvia)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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“Dream Pop” by HoliznaCC0
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/only-in-the-milky-way-part-3/dream-pop/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal
“garlick” by Kosta T
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T/zikle/garlick/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal
"Grand Dark Waltz Allegretto" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"I Knew a Guy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"In Your Arms" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
“La Comagnola. Ah, Ca Ira (Italy)” by Leon Lishner and Friends
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Leon_Lishner_and_Friends/Songs_For_The_Dawn_Of_Peace/03_LaComagnola_-andAhCa_Ira_Italy/
License: CC BY-SA 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
“Liszt - Tarantella - Venezia e Napoli - S. 159 - Arranged for Strings” by Gregor Quendel / Classicals.de
Source: https://www.classicals.de
"Magic Escape Room” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"Night on the Docks - Trumpet" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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“Rimsky-Korsakov - Flight of the Bumblebee - Arranged for Piano” by Gregor Quendel / Classicals.de
Source: https://www.classicals.de
“Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 2 No. 1 - II. Adagio” by Daniel Veesey
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Daniel_Veesey/Beethovens_Sonata_No_1_In_F_Minor/Sonata_No_1_in_F_Minor_Op_2_No_1_IIAdagio/
License: CC0 1.0 Public Domain
"Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"The Devils Etude Piano Concerto - Mastered.wav" by WelvynZPorterSamples
Source: https://freesound.org/people/WelvynZPorterSamples/sounds/621384/
License: CC0 1.0 Public Domain
"Thinking Music" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Title: "Balloon Pop Studio (2).wav"
Creator: JohanDeecke
Source: https://freesound.org/people/JohanDeecke/sounds/369526/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Title: "Esperance Atmos with Clock Tower"
Creator: kangaroovindaloo
Source: https://freesound.org/people/kangaroovindaloo/sounds/180018/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Title: "Gentle Waves Peeling Left To Right 1"
Creator: mugwood
Source: https://freesound.org/people/mugwood/sounds/164150/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Title: "GunCock.wav"
Creator: woodmoose
Source: https://freesound.org/people/woodmoose/sounds/155388/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Title: "HeartBeat.mp3"
Creator: CGEffex
Source: https://freesound.org/people/CGEffex/sounds/85670/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Title: "Swimming Breaking Surface.wav"
Creator: 14GPanskaValaChristoffer
Source: https://freesound.org/people/14GPanskaValaChristoffer/sounds/420168/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Title: "Uncorking and pouring wine.wav"
Creator: iainmccurdy
Source: https://freesound.org/people/iainmccurdy/sounds/613863/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Title: "Venditori Campo de fiori .L.wav"
Creator: lollosound
Source: https://freesound.org/people/lollosound/sounds/159614/
License: CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Title: "Woman Laughing"
Creator: waveletaudio
Source: https://freesound.org/people/waveletaudio/sounds/568121/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Additional AFX from Freesound.org
Flames Between Foes: Love Bending
2025/12/18
And so we close the last chapter of the enemies-to-lovers series. We hope you enjoyed this deep exploration into what it takes for enemies to find that tiny spark of love to grow inside them. Please enjoy our last enemies: Zuko and Katara.
Enjoy!
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Cocktail Pairing:
Water whip: 3 oz aquavit, 0.25 oz Lillet Blanc, 0.25 oz St. Germain, & 1 dash Peychaud's bitters
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Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction: Where we pair ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd like to share? Please email us at [email protected]
Remember to follow us on TikTok, Tumblr, and Instagram @Finepairingspodcast and X (Twitter) @Finepairingspod
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Additional credits
chinese_music_guzheng02.wav by mmiron
https://freesound.org/s/546978/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
"In Your Arms" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Additional AFX from Freesound.org
Flames Between Foes: The Last Enemy Bender
2025/11/13
Avatar: The Last Airbender covered the 4 elements: Water, Fire, Earth, and Air. But what about the burning rage inside us that could someday bend towards...love? Join us as we explore the opposing elements: Zuko and Katara.
Enjoy!
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Cocktail Pairing:
Agni kai: 1.5 oz scotch, 1 oz mezcal, 1.5 oz fresh orange juice, 1 oz jalapeño simple syrup, and 2 dashes angostura bitters
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Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction: Where we pair ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd like to share? Please email us at [email protected]
Remember to follow us on Tiktok, Tumblr, and Instagram @Finepairingspodcast and X (Twitter) @Finepairingspod
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Additional Credits
Bali Xylophone 2.aiff by thedialogueproject
https://freesound.org/s/48265/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
An AIFF recording of two lovely old guys playing the gamelan xylophone in Badung, Bali, Indonesia
chinese_music_guzheng02.wav by mmiron
https://freesound.org/s/546978/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
Chinese traditional music recorded in Suzhou
Erhu sample by irzirgpznj
https://freesound.org/s/477169/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Sampled from a recording of a practice session with the erhu in Central and Western District, Hong Kong
Gentle intro guzheng by robcro6010
https://freesound.org/s/512943/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
"Guzheng City" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"I Knew a Guy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"In Your Arms" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Mountain Emperor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Pipa-1.wav by xserra
https://freesound.org/s/162087/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
Fragment of a Pipa graduation recital at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing
"Thinking Music" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"That Zen Moment " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Additional AFX from Freesound.org
Flames Between Foes: A Clash of Lovers
2025/07/10
We're continuing our exploration of Enemies to Lovers with a reading of a Braime fic! While out on the road, it begins to rain, forcing Jaime and Brienne to take shelter...together. Enjoy!
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Cocktail Pairing:
The Maid of Tarth: one glass of fino sherry
Ser Brienne: Mix 1.5 oz London dry gin, 0.75 oz lemon juice, 1 oz fino sherry, 0.5 oz simple syrup, 2 dashes Angostura bitters
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Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve. You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org!
Title: Traveling Far
Author: astolat
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Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction: Where we pair ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd like to share? Please email us at [email protected]
Remember to follow us on Tiktok, Tumblr, and Instagram @Finepairingspodcast and X (Twitter) @Finepairingspod
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Additional Credits
Title: "In Your Arms" Creator: Kevin MacLeod
Source: Incompetech.com https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500042 License: CC BY 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Flames Between Foes: Game of Enemies
2025/06/05
When you play the game of enemies, you love or you die. This week, we delve deeper into the Enemies to Lovers tag with an exploration of Game of Thrones couple: Jaime Lannister and Brienne of Tarth.
A lover always pays their debts...
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Cocktail Pairing: "My name's Jaime" & The Kingslayer
"My name's Jaime" - 1.5 oz Bourbon, 1 oz lemon juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, 2 dashes angostura bitters, 1 oz aquafava, 0.75 oz tawny port
The Kingslayer - A shot of tawny port
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Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction: Where we pair ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd like to share? Please email us at [email protected]
Remember to follow us on Tiktok, Tumblr, and Instagram @Finepairingspodcast and X (Twitter) @Finepairingspod
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Additional Credits
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
"I Knew a Guy", "In Your Arms", "Magic Forest", "Parisian", "Thinking Music"
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Creator: Alena Smirnova
Title: Lyric song
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/alena-smirnova/single/lyric-song/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Title: Drops of Melting Snow (after Holst, Abroad as I was walking)
Creator: Axletree
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Axletree/music-from-a-hampshire-farm/drops-of-melting-snow-after-holst-abroad-as-i-was-walking/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Title: Goldfinch: Flight to the North (remastered)
Creator: Axletree
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Axletree/music-from-a-hampshire-farm/goldfinch-flight-to-the-north-remastered/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Title: Hibernation
Creator: Axletree
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Axletree/music-from-a-hampshire-farm/hibernation/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Title: The Silent Grove
Creator: Axletree
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Axletree/music-from-a-hampshire-farm/the-silent-grove/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Title: Waiting for you
Creator: Pawel Feszcuk
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/pawel-feszczuk/single/waiting-for-you/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Title: well-being
Creator: Roman
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/roman/single/well-beingmp3/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Title: 4 Mei
Creator: Maarten Schellekens
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/maarten-schellekens/public-domain-1/4-mei/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal
Title: Arrival in the village
Creator: Maarten Schellekens
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/maarten-schellekens/free-neoclassical-music/arrival-in-the-village-1/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Title: Little Ducklin
Creator: Maarten Schellekens
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/maarten-schellekens/public-domain-1/little-ducklin/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal
Title: A Beautiful Sky
Creator: Universfield
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/universfield/ambient-music/a-beautiful-sky/
Licensed uncer Creative Commons: By Attribution-ShareALike 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
Additional AFX from Freesound.org
Flames Between Foes: The Rise of the Lovers
2025/04/23
What is the core of Reylo as a pillar of Enemies to Lovers? This week, Josie highlights one of the top Kudosed EtL fics from the over 1 million words she collectively read in service of the Rebellion.
This fic was originally meant to be a PWP, and the author let it turn into a full-scale adventure! (Ain't that just the way?) Josie reads Chapter 3, and if you venture into the full fic you'll be treated to angst, slow burn, dubious consent, and explicit content.
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Cocktail Pairing: The Light Side
In a shaker add 2 ounces of vodka, .5 ounces of cognac, 1 ounce of cream of coconut, and 1 ounce of lime juice. Dry shake the ingredients before pouring and adding ice.
Serve with a shot-glass amount of equal parts cold brew and Mr. Coffee liquor, because we all have a little bit of the dark side tucked away in the depths...
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Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve. You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org!
Title: Interstellar Transmissions
Author: LovelyThings and ricca_riot
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Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction: Where we pair ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd like to share? Please email us at [email protected]
Remember to follow us on Tiktok, Tumblr, and Instagram @Finepairingspodcast and X (Twitter) @Finepairingspod
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Additional Credits
"I Knew a Guy,” “In Your Arms”
Creator: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Title: “2 Hour Delay” “Beginning 3 v 2”
Creator: HoliznaCC0
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/musi
Flames Between Foes: The Enemy Awakens
2025/04/07
Why do we love what we hate?
This week, Josie takes us on a journey through Reylo! We'll talk about the most popular fics, but we're not gonna talk about the moral qualms. Enjoy!
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Cocktail Pairing: The Dark Side
Mix equal parts Mr. Black cold brew coffee liqueur, espresso, and cognac; add equal parts 0.25 oz rich demerara syrup and lemon oil.
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Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction: Where we pair ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd like to share? Please email us at [email protected]
Remember to follow us on Tiktok, Tumblr, and Instagram @Finepairingspodcast and X (Twitter) @Finepairingspod
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Additional Credits
"Almost New," "Atlantean Twilight," "I Knew a Guy,” “In Your Arms,” "Magic Escape Room," "Magic Forest," "Mourning Song," "Nothing Broken," "Space X-plorers," "Thinking Music," "Vibing Over Venus"
Creator: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Title: “2 Hour Delay” “Beginning 3 v 2”
Creator: HoliznaCC0
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/winter-lofi/2-hour-delay-1/
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/gamer-soundtrack-beginnings/beginning-3-v-2/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal
Additional AFX from Freesound.org
Flames Between Foes: Origins
2025/03/06
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to celebrate the enemies...turned lovers.
In this mini-series, we'll dive into what makes the Enemies to Lovers tag tick. From loathing to lust, literature to fic, this first episode explores the background of what makes feuds change to fondness.
Why do we love what we hate?
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Cocktail Pairing: The Lover & The Enemy
“My love, your lover, the lover” - 1.75 oz dry gin, 0.5 oz St Germain, 0.5 oz Lillet Blanc, 1 oz grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz grapefruit simple syrup, and 1 dash of bitters
"My enemy, your enemy, the enemy" - shot of Angostura bitters
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Additional Credits
Title: "In Your Arms,” “Canon in D Major," “Ghost Dance,” “Gioachino Rossini: Ranz des Vaches,” “J. S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No4-1 BWV1049,” “Nothing Broken,” “Night on the Docks - Sax”
Creator: Kevin MacLeod
Source: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500042
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Classical_Sampler
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Oddities/Nothing_Broken/
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Jazz_Sampler/Night_on_the_Docks_-_Sax/
License: CC BY 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Title: tabulation I.
Creator: oji
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/oji/non-edible-sounds/tabulation-i/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal
Title: starry night
Creator: snoozy beats
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/snoozy-beats/single/starry-night/
License: CC BY 4.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Title: Seikilos Epitaph with the Lyre of Apollo
Creator: Lina Palera (Lyre 2.0 Project player)
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Music_of_Ancient_Greece/An_Appreciation/01_Seikilos_Epitaph_with_the_Lyre_of_Apollo/
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/
Title: “Astroids,” “NPC Theme”
Creator: HoliznaCC0
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/tiny-plastic-video-games-for-long-anxious-space-travel/astroids/
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/chiptunes/npc-theme/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal
Title: Bach - Aria Variata, BVW. 989 - Variation No. 2
Creator: Brendan Kinsella
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Brendan_Kinsella/Bachs_Aria_Variata/Bach_-_Aria_Variata_BVW_989_-_Variation_No_2/
License: CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Title: Cinematic Duduk
Creator: SamuelFJohanns
Source: https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-cinematic-duduk-192901/
License: pixel bay content license; https://pixabay.com/service/license-summary/
LightingMatch2.wav by HerbertBoland
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Pouring Glass of Wine from Bottle by nebulousflynn
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License: Attribution 4.0
Pouring_Martini.aif by bhweber
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License: Creative Commons 0
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License: Creative Commons 0
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Viking Calls by PoundSoundUK
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License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0
Shakespeare "Lover and His Lass" Lute and Wood Flute by soundsandrebounds
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License: Creative Commons 0
Additional AFX from Freesound.org
Title: "In Your Arms"
Creator: Kevin MacLeod
Source: Incompetech.com
License: CC BY 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Title: “Newsroom Theme”
Creator: FoolBoyMedia
Source: Freesound.org
License: CC BY-NC 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/
Additional AFX from Freesound.org
Dead Healthcare System: Do Not Eat
2025/01/30
We read fanfic and we don't judge...
So this episode can be marked under RPF: Real Problematic Fanfic. Which is to say that inspiration has struck these authors straight from the headlines and we felt it was necessary to dive in. Just remember....it's fanfic until proven guilty.
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Cocktail Pairing: Penicillin
Ingredients: 2 ounces blended scotch whisky, 0.75 oz lemon juice, 0.75 oz honey simple syrup, 0.25 oz Islay single malt scotch (to float), 2-3 slices fresh ginger.
Directions: Muddle fresh ginger in the shaker and then add all ingredients except for Islay scotch; shake; double strain and float Islay on top
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Title: down in manhattan by Anon
Title: I Saw Him by Anon
Title: Denial, Delay and Deposition by Anon
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Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction. Where we pair ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd like to share? Please email us at [email protected]
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Additional Credits
Title: "In Your Arms"
Creator: Kevin MacLeod
Source: Incompetech.com
License: CC BY 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Title: “Newsroom Theme”
Creator: FoolBoyMedia
Source: Freesound.org
License: CC BY-NC 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/
Additional AFX from Freesound.org
Frankly my dear, I don’t write fanfic - Finale Part 2
2024/05/06
And so we have come to the final chapter of (6 seasons and) the movie season. This week we found out that each of us could write a couple more 5 star review fanfics…
Sincerely, the Fine Pairings Club
Editor's Note: During the 3rd fic, we say the name "Elena" when it should be "Elara." Please forgive this random incorrect name usage.
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Sour Worm Cocktail - Mix together 1.5oz rum, 1.5oz blue curaçao, 6oz pineapple juice, 2oz orange juice. Add ice and sour worms to curaçao
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Featured Fics
“A Gif(t) from Above” - Notatruefan, a Good Omens texting fight
”CS-I am in this fic” - GraceFinePairingsPodcast, a Fine Pairings CSI case
“The Last Match” - madamjosefiend, a Red Queen fic
“What happens between questing parties, stays between questing parties” - Notatruefan, Astarion steals magic items back from Gale in Buldar’s Gate
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Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction. Where we pair ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd like to share? Email us at [email protected]
Remember to follow us on Tiktok, Tumblr, and Instagram @Finepairingspodcast and on Twitter @Finepairingspod
Join us on our Discord page!
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Additional Credits
Creator: Kevin MacLeod, Source: Incompetech.com
"In Your Arms"
License: CC BY 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Additional AFX from Freesound.org
Here's Looking at You Fics - Finale Part 1
2024/04/25
Here we find ourselves at the first half of the finale of Season 7! This week we have the first half of our 5 Star Requested Fics. Enjoy the first half!
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Infused Twizzler Vodka Lemonade - Infuse vodka with Twizzlers by allowing Twizzlers to marinate in the vodka overnight. Mix infused vodka with lemonade and enjoy!
Junior Mint Cinnamon Hot Chocolate Shot - Make hot chocolate. Measure fireball, rumple minze, and amaretto with your heart. Enjoy!
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Featured Fics
”John Cena is a Bakudeku Shipper” - GraceFinePairingsPodcast,
"Hand in Hand Combat" - Notatruefan, a Code Lyoko Fic with a little hand holding and kissing
"Is Anyone Out There? It's Me, Buzzy." - GraceFinePairingsPodcast, Buzzy the Epcot True Crime
"Fixed From the Future" - Notatruefan, a Fix it fic for Season 4 Doctor Who
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Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction. Where we pair ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd like to share? Email us at [email protected]
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Join us on our Discord page!
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Additional Credits
Creator: Kevin MacLeod, Source: Incompetech.com
"In Your Arms"
License: CC BY 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Additional AFX from Freesound.org
Part Two for You Glen Coco
2024/04/11
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been personally victimized by redemption arcs…
It's the last regular episode of season seven and Josie returns as host, with an update on the Mean Girls fic from episode 1!
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On Thursdays we read fan fiction (boozy version) - Mix together 1.25oz navy strength gin, 0.75 oz green chartreuse, 0.5 oz lime juice, 0.5 oz lemon basil simple syrup, 0.5 oz clementine oleo saccharum, and top with lime seltzer
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Title: Seven Times Regina George Didn't Come Out (and one time she did)
Author: DrFausty
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Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction. Where we pair ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd like to share? Email us at [email protected]
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Additional Credits
Creator: Kevin MacLeod, Source: Incompetech.com
"In Your Arms"
License: CC BY 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Additional AFX from Freesound.org
Barbie My Lover
2024/04/05
It's Barbie Bitch. We're having a girls night. We're snuggling on the
couch. We're looking into each other's eyes. We're making it awkward
for your 16 year old daughter. Don't forget your rollerblades!
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Bi-Pride Barbie Cosmo - To a shaker of ice add 1.5oz vodka, 1 oz
cranberry juice cocktail, 0.75oz orange liqueur, 0.75 lime juice,
0.5oz blue curacao
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deserve. You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org!
Title: Is Your Mom In Love With Barbie? The Ten Step Guide
Author: MiracleLiho
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Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction. Where we pair
ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd like to
share? Email us at [email protected]
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@Finepairingspodcast and X (Twitter) @Finepairingspod
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Additional Credits
Creator: Kevin MacLeod, Source: Incompetech.com
"In Your Arms"
License: CC BY 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Additional AFX from Freesound.org
(Ma)Tricks Your Mind
2024/03/28
Turns out Claire never understood the Matrix. So she took the blue pill and brought something fluffy instead. Trinity is going to make a sweet treat for Neo!
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Neo-vardier - Mix 8 ounces of apple cider, 4 ounces of bourbon, 2 ounces of Aperol, and 2 ounces of dry vermouth in a container with ice. Strain and serve your post-matrix cocktail.
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deserve. You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org!
Title: Choux Cher
Author: Orphan_account
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ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd like to share? Email us at [email protected]
Remember to follow us on Tiktok, Tumblr, and Instagram @Finepairingspodcast and X (Twitter) @Finepairingspod
Join us on our Discord page!
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Additional Credits
Title: "In Your Arms"
Creator: Kevin MacLeod
Source: Incompetech.com
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500042
License: CC BY 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Additional AFX from Freesound.org
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To Nervous to write in!
I’ve listen to your podcast for a while now! I found you through a random TikTok and have been hooked ever sense. I’ve told all 5 of my friends about ...
Elisabeth Borden 2023/12/25
Amazing
Howdy! This podcast is one of the funniest things I’ve listened to in a while, and definitely worth a listen-to (or a binge) if you’re in the mood for...
Momololli 2023/06/01
The cackling i do scares my puppy out of naps
I hope this five jar (jean star) rating gives you all the jerotonin (jean serotonin) as you have given me a ton of jopamine (jean dopamine) I hope one...
RomeoBleeds 2022/11/07
Being part of many fandoms and being seen
I literally have just started listening to only this podcast this year when I started my job, my mom had found it found me in 2020/2021 and sent it to...
Lindsay Couvion 2022/06/16
Ya’ll Made Me A Dramione
As a lifelong HP fan, I can honestly say I have never in my life shipped Draco and Hermione, up until I heard your May 5th episode with that incredibl...
Sun2Sn0wbunny 2022/05/18
Always a great time
I first started listening in 2019 after my move to Norway! And have probably listened to all the episodes 5 times now. These ladies are always fun to ...
Ace Elf 2022/05/06
this is my second review
I had to write a review of a review for my college english class and i chose one of my favorite podcasts on the internet. i chose CJpickles review for...
Addi_hp 2022/02/01
Love You Guys
Honestly I’ve been listening for a couple weeks and only discovered because my best friend sent me a TikTok that was fine pairings but that one TikTok...
star1297 2022/01/14
Too Much Fun and Plenty of Fanfic— like getting to chat with friends
I’ve been listening to Fine Pairings for the better part of two years and it’s my favorite podcast! Grace and Claire are amazing hosts (and Josie too ...
AnonLove 2021/12/23
Charming and Addictive!
Hands-down the best fanfiction podcast I’ve heard! Grace and Claire have great conversational chemistry and are so hilarious. I’ve binged through all ...
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