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Pickle Party

Pickle Party

By: Jules and Leslie
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The romantasy podcast for readers who love chaos as much as happily-ever-afters. Best friends Leslie and Jules dive into the world of fantasy romance with humor, heart, and zero shame. We’re talking tropes, dissecting BookTok memes, debating characters, and celebrating the books taking over the internet. Deep dives into ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, Crescent City & more. Hot takes on mating bonds, morally grey men, and why we’re all feral for wingspan discourse. We’re not book reviewers—we’re deep in the trenches with you. Welcome to the Brine. 🥒Jules and Leslie Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • Morally Grey or Just A Dick
    Feb 17 2026

    🥒 We're putting your favorite romantasy men on trial. 🥒


    You know the ones. The brooding, emotionally unavailable,

    tragically backstoried men we make excuses for on a

    daily basis. But today we're asking the hard question:

    are they actually morally grey... or are they just a dick?


    In this episode:

    ✨ What does "morally grey" actually mean?

    ✨ The Depravity Scale: Rating your favorite MMCs 1-5

    ✨ Rhysand: Morally grey protector or manipulative liar?

    ✨ Xaden Riorson: Justified secrets or just another MMC

    who won't communicate?

    ✨ Tamlin: Can trauma excuse toxic behavior?

    ✨ Hot Pickle, Cold Take: Are we just making excuses

    for hot men?


    We're diving deep into the characters we love, the red

    flags we ignore, and why "he had a tragic backstory"

    has become our greatest weakness.


    Spoiler alert: We're all a little unhinged about this.

    And we're not sorry. 💚


    Tell us: Who's your most defended problematic fave?

    DM us @PicklePartyPod!


    Welcome to the Brine. 🥒


    #PickleParty #Romantasy #ACOTAR #FourthWing #BookTok

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    46 mins
  • Wingspan: An Oral Discourse
    Jan 27 2026

    🥒 The episode the internet has been waiting for: WINGSPAN. 🥒


    One sentence. ONE SENTENCE in A Court of Mist and Fury changed BookTok forever, and we're diving deep into why the internet lost its collective mind over Illyrian anatomy.


    In this episode:

    ✨ What IS the wingspan discourse? (For the uninitiated)

    ✨ The line that broke the internet—and why it went viral

    ✨ Why we're ALL still talking about it years later

    ✨ Hot Pickle, Cold Take: Wingspan genius or cringe?

    ✨ Azriel vs Cassian vs Rhysand—who wins the competition?


    Whether you've been deep in the wingspan trenches since 2016 or you're just discovering what all the fuss is about, this episode is for YOU.


    We're talking memes, TikToks, fan theories, and why Sarah J. Maas accidentally created the most iconic BookTok moment of all time.


    This is chaotic. This is unhinged. This is Pickle Party. 💚


    Tell us: Team Wingspan Genius or Team Wingspan Cringe? DM us @PicklePartyPod!


    Welcome to the Brine, Brine Babes. Let's get into it.


    #PickleParty #Wingspan #ACOTAR #SarahJMaas #BookTok #Romantasy

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    42 mins
  • Welcome to the Brine
    Jan 20 2026

    Welcome to Pickle Party! 🥒


    This is Episode 1, where we introduce ourselves, explain what the hell this podcast is about, and dive into why romantasy has the internet in a chokehold.


    Meet your hosts: Leslie and Jules, best friends for 20+ years, moms, book nerds, and your new romantasy podcast companions. We're here to talk tropes, dissect memes, debate morally grey men, and celebrate the chaos of BookTok culture.


    In this episode:

    ✨ Who we are and why we made this podcast

    ✨ What you can expect from Pickle Party

    ✨ Here's the Dill: Why is ACOTAR STILL breaking the internet?

    ✨ Hot Pickle, Cold Take: Our spiciest opinions on third-act breakups and fated mates


    If you've ever stayed up until 3am finishing a book, defended a fictional character with your whole chest, or found yourself feral over a mating bond…you're in the right place.


    Welcome to the Brine, let's talk books. 💚


    Follow us: @PicklePartyPod on Instagram & TikTok

    Email us: picklepartypod@gmail.com

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    25 mins
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