Episodes

  • Flames Between Foes: Love Bending

    Flames Between Foes: Love Bending
    Dec 18 2025

    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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    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
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Flames Between Foes: The Last Enemy Bender

    Flames Between Foes: The Last Enemy Bender
    Nov 13 2025

    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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    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

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    "In Your Arms" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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    "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
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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • Flames Between Foes: A Clash of Lovers

    Flames Between Foes: A Clash of Lovers
    Jul 10 2025

    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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    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/
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Flames Between Foes: Game of Enemies

    Flames Between Foes: Game of Enemies
    Jun 5 2025

    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 FinePairingsPodcast@gmail.com

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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

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    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

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    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

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    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
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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • Flames Between Foes: The Rise of the Lovers

    Flames Between Foes: The Rise of the Lovers
    Apr 23 2025

    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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    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
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    57 mins
  • Flames Between Foes: The Enemy Awakens

    Flames Between Foes: The Enemy Awakens
    Apr 7 2025

    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 FinePairingsPodcast@gmail.com

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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
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Flames Between Foes: Origins

    Flames Between Foes: Origins
    Mar 6 2025
    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? - 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 - 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 FinePairingsPodcast@gmail.com Remember to follow us on Tiktok, Tumblr, and Instagram @Finepairingspodcast and X (Twitter) @Finepairingspod - 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 MacLeodSource: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500042https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Classical_Samplerhttps://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: ojiSource: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/oji/non-edible-sounds/tabulation-i/License: CC0 1.0 Universal Title: starry night Creator: snoozy beatsSource: 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: HoliznaCC0Source: 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 KinsellaSource: 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: SamuelFJohannsSource: https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-cinematic-duduk-192901/License: pixel bay content license; https://pixabay.com/service/license-summary/ LightingMatch2.wav by HerbertBoland Source: https://freesound.org/s/29678/ License: Attribution 4.0 Pouring Glass of Wine from Bottle by nebulousflynn Source: https://freesound.org/s/220303/ License: Attribution 4.0 Pouring_Martini.aif by bhweber Source: https://freesound.org/s/148167/ License: Creative Commons 0 Martini_Shaker.aif by bhweber Source: https://freesound.org/s/148168/ License: Creative Commons 0 Cocktail Sounds.wav by KenRT Source: https://freesound.org/s/319994/ License: Creative Commons 0 Ambiance_Bar_People_Loop_Stereo.wav by Nox_Sound Source: https://freesound.org/s/495522/ License: Creative Commons 0 1600s.mp3 by outerandeventhorizon Source: https://freesound.org/s/488809/ License: Creative Commons 0 Viking Calls by PoundSoundUK Source: https://freesound.org/s/641220/ License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Shakespeare "Lover and His Lass" Lute and Wood Flute by soundsandrebounds Source: https://freesound.org/s/769807/ 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
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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • Dead Healthcare System: Do Not Eat

    Dead Healthcare System: Do Not Eat
    Jan 30 2025

    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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    Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve. You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org!

    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 FinePairingsPodcast@gmail.com

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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
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    1 hr and 29 mins