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Summary: Trauma Alert! Everything goes horribly wrong in chapters 31-45 of Burn of the Everflame by Penn Cole. Penn, Kate & I are sending you out therapy bills! This episode of Femme & Furious examines autonomy in relationships, the manosphere, and more as Diem continues her slow march toward her inevitable fate! ⚠️ Spoiler + Adult Content Warning: Heads up bestie this episode is spoiler central, so catch up first if you can! Also: Femme & Furious is a very adult show with very adult content, so listen accordingly. 💋 Binge along with me: The multi-episode deep dives that are keeping me busy right now ... Mondays - The Knave and the Moon: gothic, moody, "a diviner + a rogue knight + a sassy gargoyle walk into a rebellion" energy (Catch up on coverage here: https://linkly.link/2nl7l)Wednesdays- Blood of My Blood: two timelines, two couples, one impossible love story spanning WWI trenches and 1700s Scottish highlands, whimsy and magic stitching it all together (All episodes are here: https://linkly.link/2u9Th)Fridays - Burn of the Everflame: the girlies go to WAR, epic conclusion, Diem fighting to save a world that's already half-lost with one very sexy, annoyingly perfect Luther Corbois (All of Kindred's Curse: https://linkly.link/2nl7l) Co-host Corner: Connect with my co-host, Kate! Kate is the owner of A Sweet Whim, which is located in the Orlando area and crafts whimsical macrons! Follow her on Instagram: @asweetwhim Join her macron subscription service or check out her monthly flavors: https://linkly.link/2tcPP Let's be besties: Join the 2 Femme, 2 FuriousCommunity where you can hang out with the girls in our monthly cultural salon, book club, or yapping in the chat all things fangirlWant more feminism in your inbox? Subscribe to my Newsletter: Confessions of a Messy FeministSubscribe to Femme & Furious on YouTubeor wherever you get your podcasts!Follow along on Ihttps://www.instagram.com/femmeandfuriouspod/

Summary: Welcome back to the Scottish Highlands where Julia & Katy are dissecting folklore, biblical references, and prophecies! This episode of Femme & Furious is diving into S2E2 of Outlander: Blood of My Blood, The Veil of Time! ⚠️ Spoiler + Adult Content Warning: Heads up bestie this episode is spoiler central, so catch up first if you can! Also: Femme & Furious is a very adult show with very adult content, so listen accordingly. 💋 Feminist Follow Through: The National Association for Women in Real Estate Business is here to help close the gap for women homeowners or to help women carve paths for passive income through real estate. If you find yourself like Ellen, suddenly in charge of an entire castle, the NAWRB has resources to help you get on your feet! https://www.nawrb.com/national-association-women-real-estate-businesses/ Binge along with me: The multi-episode deep dives that are keeping me busy right now ... Mondays - The Knave and the Moon: gothic, moody, "a diviner + a rogue knight + a sassy gargoyle walk into a rebellion" energy (Catch up on coverage here: https://linkly.link/2nl7l)Wednesdays- Blood of My Blood: two timelines, two couples, one impossible love story spanning WWI trenches and 1700s Scottish highlands, whimsy and magic stitching it all together (All episodes are here: https://linkly.link/2u9Th)Fridays - Burn of the Everflame: the girlies go to WAR, epic conclusion, Diem fighting to save a world that's already half-lost with one very sexy, annoyingly perfect Luther Corbois (All of Kindred's Curse: https://linkly.link/2nl7l) Co-host Corner: Connect with my co-host, Katy! Katy hosts Queens Podcast and has been an Outlander fan for a long time! Follow her on Instagram: @queens_podcasts Check out her podcast, Queens Podcast, where she pairs a cocktail with a woman from History: https://linkly.link/2tptc Let's be besties: Join the 2 Femme, 2 FuriousCommunity where you can hang out with the girls in our monthly cultural salon, book club, or yapping in the chat all things fangirlWant more feminism in your inbox? Subscribe to my Newsletter: Confessions of a Messy FeministSubscribe to Femme & Furious on YouTubeor wherever you get your podcasts!Follow along on Ihttps://www.instagram.com/femmeandfuriouspod/

Summary: This episode of Femme & Furious is doing a quick content roundup of stuff you've probably heard of and all of my reviews about it! This week we're looking at the following properties: Practical Magic 2Almost Life by Kiran Millwood Hargrave: https://linkly.link/2uL2OThe UprisingCrew Girl (Netflix)The Love Hypothesis (Prime) ⚠️ Spoiler-Free... Until It's Not: This Fast 5 episode starts 100% spoiler-free! Once we hit the spoiler section (you'll know it when you hear it 🔔), we get into the good stuff so tune out there if you're avoiding spoilers. As always, Femme & Furious is a very adult show with very adult content. 💋 Add it to your TBR: When you shop through our links, you're helping keep the lights on for my woman-owned, indie podcast AND you're also supporting independently owned bookstores! It's a win-win-win situation! The Love Hypothesis: https://linkly.link/2jclBThreshing Day by Rebecca Yarros: https://linkly.link/2mg97The Mirror of Infinite Endings by: https://linkly.link/2mg97The Knave and The Moon by Rachel Gilig: https://linkly.link/2tQmr Side Quest: We also mentioned... Fast 5 / Sterling Point: https://linkly.link/2uLjX Binge along with me: The multi-episode deep dives that are keeping me busy right now ... Mondays - The Knave and the Moon: gothic, moody, "a diviner + a rogue knight + a sassy gargoyle walk into a rebellion" energy (Catch up on coverage here: https://linkly.link/2nl7l)Wednesdays- Blood of My Blood: two timelines, two couples, one impossible love story spanning WWI trenches and 1700s Scottish highlands, whimsy and magic stitching it all together (All episodes are here: https://linkly.link/2u9Th)Fridays - Burn of the Everflame: the girlies go to WAR, epic conclusion, Diem fighting to save a world that's already half-lost with one very sexy, annoyingly perfect Luther Corbois (All of Kindred's Curse: https://linkly.link/2nl7l) Let's be besties: Join the 2 Femme, 2 FuriousCommunity where you can hang out with the girls in our monthly cultural salon, book club, or yapping in the chat all things fangirlWant more feminism in your inbox? Subscribe to my Newsletter: Confessions of a Messy FeministSubscribe to Femme & Furious on YouTubeor wherever you get your podcasts!Follow along on Ihttps://www.instagram.com/femmeandfuriouspod/

Summary: Guess whose back, back again? Diem's back. And she's not dead. And she saves Lumnos. Again. In this episode of Femme & Furious, Julia & Kate dive into chapters 15-30 of Burn of the Everfalme by Penn Cole, where they talk about the hypocrisy of the Romantasy Fandom, the cost of power, parentage, the isolation of Diem as a ruler, and their unending love of Luther Corbois. ⚠️ Spoiler + Adult Content Warning: Heads up bestie this episode is spoiler central, so catch up first if you can! Also: Femme & Furious is a very adult show with very adult content, so listen accordingly. 💋 Feminist Follow Through: While not explicitly stated, Diem often reads as a POC, and now that she's home from her isolation on the island, we need to empower young women of color to create safe communities and support their mental health. Sad Girls Club focuses on creating healthy peer relationships while providing resources to encourage good mental health practices. https://sadgirlsclub.org/ Add it to your TBR: When you shop through our links, you're helping keep the lights on for my woman-owned, indie podcast AND you're also supporting independently owned bookstores! It's a win-win-win situation! Threshing Day, ACOTAR, Stonewater Duology & more: https://linkly.link/2mg97Love Hypothesis: https://linkly.link/2jclB Side Quest: We also mentioned... The Love Hypothesis Quickie: https://linkly.link/2u9V9 Binge along with me: The multi-episode deep dives that are keeping me busy right now ... Mondays - The Knave and the Moon: gothic, moody, "a diviner + a rogue knight + a sassy gargoyle walk into a rebellion" energy (Catch up on coverage here: https://linkly.link/2nl7l)Wednesdays- Blood of My Blood: two timelines, two couples, one impossible love story spanning WWI trenches and 1700s Scottish highlands, whimsy and magic stitching it all together (All episodes are here: https://linkly.link/2u9Th)Fridays - Burn of the Everflame: the girlies go to WAR, epic conclusion, Diem fighting to save a world that's already half-lost with one very sexy, annoyingly perfect Luther Corbois (All of Kindred's Curse: https://linkly.link/2nl7l) Co-host Corner: Connect with my co-host, Kate! Kate is the owner of A Sweet Whim, which is located in the Orlando area and crafts whimsical macrons! Follow her on Instagram: @asweetwhim Join her macron subscription service or check out her monthly flavors: https://linkly.link/2tcPP Let's be besties: Join the 2 Femme, 2 FuriousCommunity where you can hang out with the girls in our monthly cultural salon, book club, or yapping in the chat all things fangirlWant more feminism in your inbox? Subscribe to my Newsletter: Confessions of a Messy FeministSubscribe to Femme & Furious on YouTubeor wherever you get your podcasts!Follow along on Ihttps://www.instagram.com/femmeandfuriouspod/

Summary: We're back in 1700s Scotland, drooling over hot, rugged men. That's right, on this episode of Femme & Furious, we're looking at the season 2 premiere of Outlander: Blood of My Blood. We have the stones leaving Julia and William on read, Harry going through a feminine horror sequence, and a whole lot of women sacrificing themselves at the altar of their love. ⚠️ Spoiler + Adult Content Warning: Heads up bestie this episode is spoiler central, so catch up first if you can! Also: Femme & Furious is a very adult show with very adult content, so listen accordingly. 💋 Binge along with me: The multi-episode deep dives that are keeping me busy right now ... Mondays - The Knave and the Moon: gothic, moody, "a diviner + a rogue knight + a sassy gargoyle walk into a rebellion" energy (Catch up on coverage here: https://linkly.link/2nl7l)Wednesdays- Blood of My Blood: two timelines, two couples, one impossible love story spanning WWI trenches and 1700s Scottish highlands, whimsy and magic stitching it all together (All episodes are here: https://linkly.link/2u9Th)Fridays - Burn of the Everflame: the girlies go to WAR, epic conclusion, Diem fighting to save a world that's already half-lost with one very sexy, annoyingly perfect Luther Corbois (All of Kindred's Curse: https://linkly.link/2nl7l) Add it to your TBR: When you shop through our links, you're helping keep the lights on for my woman-owned, indie podcast AND you're also supporting independently owned bookstores! It's a win-win-win situation! The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood: https://linkly.link/2jclBThe Knave and The Moon: https://linkly.link/2tQmrBurn of the Everflame: https://linkly.link/2rLOp Side Quest: We also mentioned... Queens Podcast - Mary Queen of Scots: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OpD5aZCw17UX7g8HOnuv4?si=zy74lJwORf6kGYpDgExlEgFemme & Furious - The Love Hypothesis Quickie: https://linkly.link/2tqldFangs Across Fandom: A Virtual Vampire Trivia - https://linkly.link/2sptuBlood of My Blood & Outlander Cast - https://youtu.be/R7HTnwVE7Nw?si=sMuftll5YxlXI-yy Co-host Corner: Connect with my co-host, Katy! Katy hosts Queens Podcast and has been an Outlander fan for a long time! Follow her on Instagram: @queens_podcasts Check out her podcast, Queens Podcast, where she pairs a cocktail with a woman from History: https://linkly.link/2tptc Let's be besties: Join the 2 Femme, 2 FuriousCommunity where you can hang out with the girls in our monthly cultural salon, book club, or yapping in the chat all things fangirlWant more feminism in your inbox? Subscribe to my Newsletter: Confessions of a Messy FeministSubscribe to Femme & Furious on YouTubeor wherever you get your podcasts!Follow along on Ihttps://www.instagram.com/femmeandfuriouspod/

Summary: Are you ready to Burn? In this episode of Femme & Furious, Host Julia & Co-host Kate dive into the first 14 chapters of Burn of the Everflame, dissecting the key plot points, mythology, and theories for this epic conclusion of the Kindred Curse Saga by Penn Cole ⚠️ Spoiler + Adult Content Warning: Heads up bestie this episode is spoiler central, so catch up first if you can! Also: Femme & Furious is a very adult show with very adult content, so listen accordingly. 💋 Feminist Follow Through: She Should Run is an organization that helps to prepare women for running for positions in Government. The organization is non-partisan and can help you at any level, from local to state and beyond! https://linkly.link/2tcQO Add it to your TBR: When you shop through our links, you're helping keep the lights on for my woman-owned, indie podcast AND you're also supporting independently owned bookstores! It's a win-win-win situation! The Knave & The Moon by Rachel Gillig: https://linkly.link/2tQmq Binge along with me: The multi-episode deep dives that are keeping me busy right now ... Mondays - The Knave and the Moon: gothic, moody, "a diviner + a rogue knight + a sassy gargoyle walk into a rebellion" energy (Catch up on coverage here: https://linkly.link/2nl7l)Wednesdays- Blood of My Blood: two timelines, two couples, one impossible love story spanning WWI trenches and 1700s Scottish highlands, whimsy and magic stitching it all together (All episodes are here: https://linkly.link/2u9Th)Fridays - Burn of the Everflame: the girlies go to WAR, epic conclusion, Diem fighting to save a world that's already half-lost with one very sexy, annoyingly perfect Luther Corbois (All of Kindred's Curse: https://linkly.link/2nl7l) Co-host Corner: Connect with my co-host, Kate! Kate is the owner of A Sweet Whim, which is located in the Orlando area and crafts whimsical macrons! Follow her on Instagram: @asweetwhim Join her macron subscription service or check out her monthly flavors: https://linkly.link/2tcPP Let's be besties: Join the 2 Femme, 2 FuriousCommunity where you can hang out with the girls in our monthly cultural salon, book club, or yapping in the chat all things fangirlWant more feminism in your inbox? Subscribe to my Newsletter: Confessions of a Messy FeministSubscribe to Femme & Furious on YouTubeor wherever you get your podcasts!Follow along on Ihttps://www.instagram.com/femmeandfuriouspod/

Summary: Tension rises as Diem finally returns to rule over Lumnos, but only for a few days before she heads back out on the road to save Auralie from a prison cell in Fortos. Wanted for questioning and coups in all the realms, Diem, Luther, and Auralie take to the mountains of Montios where Diem discovers her mysterious parentage. With the true threat to Emarion unveiled, Diem is needed more than ever ... the only problem is she was killed on Couerile. This episode of Femme & Furious dives into part 3 of Heat of the Everflame by Penn Cole, where we get into messy family dynamics, mating bonds, and misogyny! ⚠️ Spoiler + Adult Content Warning: Heads up bestie this episode is spoiler central, so catch up first if you can! Also: Femme & Furious is a very adult show with very adult content, so listen accordingly. 💋 Add it to your TBR: When you shop through our links, you're helping keep the lights on for my woman-owned, indie podcast AND you're also supporting independently owned bookstores! It's a win-win-win situation! The Knight and The Moth: https://linkly.link/2jclIThe Knave and The Moon (coverage starting 9/28): https://linkly.link/2tQmrThe Love Hypothesis: https://linkly.link/2jclBThreshing Day: https://linkly.link/2mg97 Side Quest: We also mentioned... Fangs Across Fandom: Virtual Vampire Trivia Kindred's Curse Saga Playlist Let's be besties: Join the 2 Femme, 2 FuriousCommunity where you can hang out with the girls in our monthly cultural salon, book club, or yapping in the chat all things fangirlWant more feminism in your inbox? Subscribe to my Newsletter: Confessions of a Messy FeministSubscribe to Femme & Furious on YouTubeor wherever you get your podcasts!Follow along on Ihttps://www.instagram.com/femmeandfuriouspod/

Summary: It's time for Pt. 2 of Heat of the Everflame by Penn Cole, where we are in the pits of pleasure. That's right, we've traveled to the mysterious city of Umbros, where we gain new friends, combat rejection, and make a covert (not really) exit to get home and save Luther! This episode is filled with strong women (we stan Yrselle), messy relationship drama, and new besties joining the crew! ⚠️ Spoiler + Adult Content Warning: Heads up bestie this episode is spoiler central, so catch up first if you can! Also: Femme & Furious is a very adult show with very adult content, so listen accordingly. 💋 Feminist Follow-Through: Want to be a power couple but struggling with a miscommunication trope? Check out Feminist Therapy Connection https://linkly.link/2tQjF Add it to your TBR: When you shop through our links, you're helping keep the lights on for my woman-owned, indie podcast AND you're also supporting independently owned bookstores! It's a win-win-win situation! Burn of the Everflame: https://linkly.link/2rLOpThe Knight and The Moth: https://linkly.link/2jclIThe Knave and The Moon: https://linkly.link/2tQmr Side Quest: We also mentioned... Come to Fangs Across Fandom: https://linkly.link/2sptuListen to the rest of Kindred's Curse Saga Coverage: https://linkly.link/2nl7lListen to F&F The Knight and The Moth episode: https://linkly.link/2jclM Let's be besties: Join the 2 Femme, 2 FuriousCommunity where you can hang out with the girls in our monthly cultural salon, book club, or yapping in the chat all things fangirlWant more feminism in your inbox? Subscribe to my Newsletter: Confessions of a Messy FeministSubscribe to Femme & Furious on YouTubeor wherever you get your podcasts!Follow along on Ihttps://www.instagram.com/femmeandfuriouspod/

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Summary: Bestie, we are journeying from Arboros all the way to Ignios in Part 1 of Burn of the Everflame, and let me tell you... the trials and tribulations did NOT let up for one single second. Can someone throw up a prayer to blessed mother Lumnos and ask her to give my close personal friend Diem Bellator a break? Today on femme & furious, We're talking full send into the feminist themes, the big moments through this journey, and all of the lore that had us questioning our reality. Feminist Follow Through: So much of this stretch of chapters is around Diem's foraging and healing ability. Not only is there a rich history of women using the lad to heal others, but it's a tradition and practice we can learn and engage with today. Check out The Herbal Academy, a women-owned business that teaches herbal medicine! https://linkly.link/2stTE Let's Hang Out: Join the conversation at: 2 Femme, 2 FuriousBurn of the Everflame is out in the world and available on Kindle UnlimitedSubscribe to my Newsletter: Confessions of a Messy FeministCome to Fangs Across Fandom: https://linkly.link/2sptu

Summary: Are you someone who has made the love languages a part of your personality? Spoiler alert: It was created by a Baptist Pastor with seriously conservative values. On this episode of Femme & Furious, we're diving into Gary Chapman and his creation of The Five Love Languages and how they are much more nefarious than a dating identifier. Wanna be my bestie? Subscribe to my Newsletter: Confessions of a Messy FeministJoin the community: 2 Femme, 2 FuriousCome to my Fangs Across Fandom: Virtual Vampire Trivia event. I bet you won't come in dead last - https://linkly.link/2sptu Books mentioned: * When you shop through our links, you're helping keep the lights on for my woman-owned, indie podcast AND you're also supporting independently owned bookstores! It's a win-win-win situation!* Heat of the Everflame: https://linkly.link/2rLP6Preorder Burn of the Everflame: https://linkly.link/2rLOpThe Knight and The Moth: https://linkly.link/2jclIThe Knave and The Moon: https://linkly.link/2mg97Threshing Day: https://linkly.link/2mg97 Mentioned, though not linked for purchase: The Five Love Languages, Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married Listen along: The Knight and the Moth Slay-by-Slay: https://linkly.link/2jclMKindred's Curse Playlist: https://linkly.link/2nl7l Friends of the Pod I won't stop yapping about: This Week in Fandom History: https://linkly.link/2spuVA Sweet Whim, Kate: https://linkly.link/2spuX Here's some more info:Sage PubLove languages are hugely popular – but there’s very little evidence they exist at allABC NewsAll In the MindZawn Substack The Surprising Way Dr. Gary Chapman Talks About His Wife, Karolyn — And Why It Matters | Life-Saving DivorceDr. Gary Chapman on "Life Lessons and Love Languages" | CBNDrawers, doors and the key to a healthy marriage | Magazine Features | Premier ChristianityThe Questionable Origin of Love Languages

Summary: Time to be good hosts, besties, because this week on the feed we're having our friends V and Emily from This Week in Fandom History over, and they are sharing their episode, #Gamgergate, coined. This episode is steeped in feminine rage, as the girls dive into the gender politics of gaming and the deep impact Gamergate has had on women, gaming, and the internet. Give them your warmest welcome and make sure they feel right at home, because these two lovely ladies will be back with me for a 6-episode MCU deep dive as we sprint towards Doomsday! Go hang out with our besties: Visit them online (they have an amazing site) and join their newsletter! https://www.thisweekinfandomhistory.com/ Or follow them on Tumblr/Instagram @thisweekinfandomhistory

Summary: If Spark of the Everflame is about Diem and her mortal life, Glow of the Everflame is all about her acceptance of her Descended life. This book spans 30 days, and ma'am, oh, ma'am, does a lot happen. In this last stretch of chapters, Diem survives the challenging, prepares for her coronation, and perhaps most importantly: finally kisses Luther Freaking Corbois. This episode will dive deep into the key lore drops, key moments, and of course, the key feminist themes! When you buy books through these links, not only are you supporting the podcast, but you're supporting small, independent bookstores! Thank you for keeping the lights on for the show, and thank you for enhancing funding for bookstores! Mentioned in this episode:Buy Heat of the Everflame for our deep dive! Buy Glow of the Everflame (and read Luthers bonus POV chapter)Penn Cole, Romantasy Author Bonus Chapters & Tour Dates 2026 Julia Rose Portela | Feminist Pop Culture Podcast Host

Summary: This episode of Femme & Furious dives into Glow of the Everflame (Penn Cole) chapters 16 - 30, where there is a funeral, an almost coup, a love confession, and a murder. Can the Universe give my girl Diem Bellator a break? While Diem grows more acclimated to her responsibilities as Queen, she grapples with her new life as a Descended, putting her at odds with almost everyone, Mortal and Descended alike. But even though she fumbles the color of her dress at Ulther's Funeral, she survives a dinner with the Corbois cousins, exists in a bubble of sexual tension with Luther, and actively avoids a coup from the Guardians. Unfortunately for her, enemies are vast, leaving her with a devastating murder at the end of this section. Have thoughts about this episode? Wanna share your opinions about The Love Languages? Need to gush about Shadow Daddy Luther Corbois? Send me an email: [email protected] Mentioned in this episode: Buy Heat of the Everflame for our deep dive! Fast 5: 'Obsession', 'The Drama', 'Odyssey', 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', 'Sterling Point', 'Girl's Girl' - Femme & Furious: A Feminist Pop Culture PodcastThe Bathroom Bestie EpisodeCurves in Culture EpisodeHot Romantasy Summer Reading List

Summary: This week on Femme & Furious, we're breaking our own format because while it's technically a "Fast 5," we've got six properties on deck, because there was too much good pop culture to cover this month. Spoiler-free pitches up top for each one, then we go all the way in with spoilers, feminist analysis, and a few unhinged theories. What I'm covering: Obsession — the viral horror hit that outran Supergirl in theaters, the "man or the bear" discourse hiding in plain sight, and why Bear is absolutely a dog guy.The Drama — Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's wedding-week-gone-wrong dark comedy from Kristoffer Borgli, and the racial double standard baked into who gets forgiven for what.Odyssey — Christopher Nolan's mythic epic, the Emily Wilson feud, and a full breakdown of Circe, Calypso, Helen, Clytemnestra, and a theory about who Athena really is.Spider-Man: Brand New Day — Tom Holland's loneliest Peter Parker yet, the Frank Castle friendship that's carrying the movie, and a hard pass on that Little Caesars order.Sterling Point — Amazon's CW-coded YA drama, a love triangle the writing doesn't quite earn, and the most joyful period scene we've seen on TV ever.Girl's Girl by Sonia Feldman — one of my favorite books of the year, a queer coming-of-age story about girlhood, friendship, and phones as a silent second language. You can support the pod by buying it here: https://linkly.link/2qY8F Send me an email: [email protected] Mentioned on this pod: Fast 5: Super Sorry, Elle, Heartstopper, The Bear and My Lady JaneThe Bathroom Bestie EpisodeCurves in Culture Episode