Fictionally Speaking: House of the Dragon

Cheer on your favorite champ at the Triwizard Tournament, don your finest Yule Ball fits, grab the latest issue of Witches Weekly and join Adrienne and Annamarie as they unravel the magical mayhem and teenage drama of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," Chapters 20 through 28! From Dobby's charming (and fashionable) comeback, to the first and second heart-pounding Triwizard Tournament tasks, an...

Prepare your finest (and frilliest) dress robes and join Adrienne and Annamarie as they conjure up some magical mischief with their special guest, Laura, and cover Chapters 11-19 of “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”! News of the Triwizard Tournament is officially announced and spread throughout the Wizarding World and Hogwarts, where Mad Eye Moody's got his eye on you, and the Goblet of Fire i...

Join Adrienne and Annamarie as they dive into the magical mayhem of the first 10 chapters of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"! From the eerie whispers at the Riddle House to the Weasleys' delightful chaos, this episode is packed with wizarding wonders — setting the stage for the thrilling and seemingly ominous adventures that lie ahead. Feel the thrill of the Quidditch World Cup...

Grab your wands and join Adrienne and Annamarie for the tail-end of their adventures in “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” as they navigate the chaos of final exams at Hogwarts, where Crookshanks is seemingly up to mischief and Sirius Black's midnight appearance sends shockwaves. Discover the hidden truths and histories behind the Marauders' map, glimpse the chill of the Dementor's kiss, a...

In this magical episode, the stakes are high as Quidditch season kicks off, but not without a hitch—Ron and Hermione's epic spat over Crookshanks and Scabbers adds fuel to the fire. Meanwhile, Sirius Black's shadow looms large, and Harry's mastery of the Patronus Charm becomes crucial. Amidst the chaos, friendships are tested, secrets are unveiled, and the Gryffindor team aims for glor...

BREAKING NEWS: Adrienne and Annamarie escape from a two week hiatus to bring you Chapters 1-7 of 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'! Back for Harry's third year at Hogwarts, your favorite bookish besties delve into Wizarding World where the air has shifted... and an infamous murderer is on the loose! From late Knight drives to day trips to Diagon Alley and our gang's first weeks back at sc...

Enemies of the Heir Beware... THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS HAS BEEN OPENED! Follow Adrienne and Annamarie as they dodge rogue bludgers, perfect the Polyjuice potion, save petrified homies, and react to the unveiling of the secrets that lie within Hogwarts Halls the latter chapters of 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'! Don't forget to rate, share, and comment noodles! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:49...

Hop in the enchanted flying car, Noodles -- we're rescuing you from the ennui of Muggle life and headed back to the Wizarding World! Join Adrienne and Annamarie as spend a cozy week at the Burrow before heading back to Hogwarts in the second installment of the series: "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." From heeding the warning of a certain bright-eyed house elf to the meet-cu...

Join Adrienne and Annamarie as they take Swift Corner out of the Fictionally Speaking’s regularly scheduled program and talk Taylor Swift’s latest album “THE LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL”!! Tune in as they share their Swiftie lore, give their first impressions and overall thoughts, discuss the range criticisms and reception of the album, and follow as they go through it all track by track! Don’t forget to r...

Grab your broomstick and quidditch gear and join Adrienne and Annamarie as they delve into Chapters 10 through 17 of 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' and wrap up Harry's first year at Hogwarts as well as Annamarie's first ever Harry Potter book! From the Quidditch fields to the Forbidden Forest to the infamous chess scene (Book v. Movie comparison) , they dive head first into the many iconi...

Greetings wizards, witches, muggles, squibs and all manner of magical creatures alike! With a wand, broomstick, and pet owl in tow, Annamarie will be reading these books for the first time! Join Adrienne and Annamarie as they dive into the nostalgic, wondrous, and magical world of Harry Potter. In this episode, we cover Chapters 1-9 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone where we discuss Harry&#...

CONTENT WARNING: Episode mentions sensitive topics such as depression and mild substance abuse. Please listen with caution. Join Adrienne and Annamarie as they dive into "A Theory in Dreaming," by Ava Reid where they follow Effy and Preston's return back to university to tackle the truths of the reality they left behind, discover the magic that lies within and outside their real and fantasy worlds...

CONTENT WARNING: Episode mentions sensitive topics such as sexual assault, mental health/illness, and mild substance abuse. Please listen with caution. Have you ever loved a book so much that it saved your life? In Ava Reid's "A Study in Drowning," love is shared between more than just two partners -or in this case rivals - but between a reader and a story. Join Annamarie and Adrienne as they dive...

Nothing says goodbye to Summer like a good ol' murder mystery! Join Adrienne and Annamarie as they visit the English countryside of Tome and explore the dark entangled histories that haunt the opening weekend of the latest luxury resort, The Manor , in Lucy Foley's "The Midnight Feast." Listen, comment, rate, and share noodles!! As always, thanks for listening! Chapters: 00:00 In...

*WARNING: Loud noises (uncontrollable laughter and giggles) are featured throughout, please refer to chapter titles and listen with caution.* Ever wondered what'd be like to travel through time and find yourself slip 7 years into the past? Let alone, find yourself confronted by a handsome stranger in your own home? In this episode, Adrienne and Annamarie welcome friend of the pod and special guest...

BREAKING NEWS: Taylor Swift just announced a NEW ALBUM!! In this minisode, Adrienne and Annamarie take Swift Corner out of the woods to talk Taylor and her newly announced 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl (how fitting for their 12.5th episode?) From where they were when the news broke out to watching Taylor make her podcasting debut on the Kelce brothers' New Heights podcast, together...

Cozy vibes. Quirky characters. Whimsical Settings. Exasperated Adorations. And guest-starring friends! What more can one ask for? Join Adrienne, Annamarie, and special guest, Anastassia as they discuss “The House in The Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune and explore the wonderful Marsyas Island and its group of lovable magical inhabitants. Listen, rate, comment, and share, noodles!! Chapters: 00:00 Intro a...

You asked, we answered - some more! Here's Part II of our ACOTAR Wrap Up Episode. Closing up the final chapter of Adrienne and Annamarie's ACOTAR journey (for now), the girls answer the remainder of your questions while also bidding farewell to their first series wrap up. Listen, rate, comment and give us a follow! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:41 Elain and Lucien (Deluxe) 08:29 What Would We Change 11...

You asked, we answered. Here's Part I of our ACOTAR Wrap Up Episode. Thus begins the end of Adrienne and Annamarie's ACOTAR journey (for now). The girls answer all your questions plus more! Listen, rate, comment and give us a follow! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:39 Overall Thoughts 09:32 The Courts 14:45 The High Lords, Our Fave Characters, ToG 18:02 The Monster Friends 25:49 Friendzoned! 30:0...

Spice! Friendship! Drama!! Join Adrienne and Annamarie as they continue onto Part II of their discussion on the infamous "A Court of Silver Flames" by Sarah J Maas! Listen as they share their thoughts on the eldest Archeron sister and her lovable Illyrian beau and take their stance on the undeniable spice between the two. Together they gush over girlhood and newfound friendships, doomed pregnancie...

Is it hot in here or is it just us?? Flustered, red-faced, and at a loss for words, Annamarie freshly completes the last installation of the ACOTAR series (for now), "A Court of Silver Flames" by Sarah J. Maas and spills the tea with Adrienne on her overall thoughts, on our fiesty elder sister, Nesta and her journey of self-discovery, love, and purpose. Listen, rate, and drop a comment n...

Get cozy with Adrienne and Annamarie this episode as they spend Solstice in Velaris with your favorite fae and discuss the ACOTAR series' wintery novella, "A Court of Frost and Starlight" by Sarah J. Maas. Finished in just the nick of time, Annamarie tells Adrienne her thoughts on how this story shines not only on our heroes and heroines but our friends in the Inner Circle as we get a sneak peek i...

This week on E News latest episode of “The High Lords of Prythian”, join Adrienne and Annamarie as they continue to delve into Chapters 41 - 82 of A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J Maas and ride the rollercoaster of emotions the War of Hybern has wrought upon both characters and readers alike. (spoilers ahead!) From recounting the juicy drama of the infamous High Lords Meeting, reuniting with f...

Espionage. Takedowns. Road Trips. Reunions. Relationships. War. This is Annamarie's first time reading the book so join her and Adrienne as they go through Chapters 1-40 of A Court of Wings and Ruin (spoilers for the whole book!) They talk about Feyre escaping the Spring Court once more and stepping into her new role as High Lady of the Night Court, Feybae and Lucien's Road Trip from Hell,...

Adrienne and Annamarie talk Feyre and Rhysand and that very dramatic ending in Hybern where revelations and drama abound. Annamarie goes through the swooning, the yearning, the emotions and the unhinged energy of this couple for the first time. We talk about Feyre's journey to healing, everlasting love, self-discovery and empowerment. Listen, rate, and drop a comment, noodles!! (Adrienne still fig...