Velvet & Venom

Welcome back to Velvet & Venom! We're returning to Prythian, and this time, we're diving into A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas! From Feyre's journey of healing and self discovery to Rhysand, the Inner Circle, the Night Court, and ALL the drama that unfolds, we're breaking down the second book in the ACOTAR series. We're talking about the characters, relationships,...

Have you ever looked back at who you were five years ago and felt like you were looking at a complete stranger? In this episode of Velvet & Venom, I'm getting vulnerable about the girl I used to be, the things I survived, and the painful but beautiful process of becoming someone new. We're talking about ego death, personal transformation, grieving your past self, outgrowing relationshi...

I thought I'd be further by now. Further in my career. More successful. More financially stable. More certain about who I am and where I'm going. But lately I've Been asking myself: am I actually behind...or am I comparing my life to an imaginary timeline I created years ago? In this solo episode of Velvet & Venom, I'm talking about the pressure to have your life figured out in...

Welcome back to Velvet & VenomWe're officially entering the world of A Court Of Thorns And Roses. In this episode, we're breaking down ACOTAR Book 1 from beginning to end - Feyre crossing the wall, the Spring Court, Tamlin, the curse, Under the Mountain, Rhysand's very dramatic entrance into our lives, and everything in between. Get ready for the new release of book 6 and 7 by reme...

For most of my life, I was absolutely sure I didn't want kids. It wasn't something I questioned, and it definitely wasn't something I pictured for my future. Then somewhere along the way...that changed. In this solo episode, I'm talking about how I went from being firmly against having children to realizing I actually do want them someday. I get into what shifted in my mindset, how...

We put our ACOTAR knowledge to the test with a very chaotic round of Chameleon: ACOTAR Edition. Everyone knows the secret answer...except one person. The Chameleon has to blend in, bluff their way through the round, and figure out what everyone else is talking about before they get caught. Expect questionable clues, suspicious behavior, arguments over the ACOTAR universe, and all the chaos you&#39...

Have you ever been so afraid of doing something imperfectly that you end up doing...absolutely nothing. In this solo episode of Velvet & Venom, I'm talking about perfectionism, creative burnout, comparison, procrastination, and that exhausting feeling that everything you make has to be amazing or it isn't worth making at all. I'm getting into why perfectionism can actually destroy...

Why are masked men so attractive? In this episode of Velvet & Venom, we're diving into the psychology, mystery, fantasy, and absolutely unhinged appeal behind masked men. Tell us in the Comments: Who is your masked-man weakness! @BrinkmanCreative on Facebook, Insta and TikTok

Four friends. One fantasy game. Absolutely no respect for the rules. In this episode, we're playing Fantasy Heads Up with our own house rules - which basically means there are no rules. The clues can be painfully obvious, wildly specific, ridiculously vague, or somehow make things even more confusing. We make it as easy or as impossible as we want, and naturally, things get chaotic fast. Expec...

We're back- and a lot has changed. After taking some time away from the podcast, we're sitting down to talk about where we've been, why we disappeared for a little while, and what it means to let yourself grow into a version of your life you didn't necessarily plan for. Velvet & Venom is changing too- and honestly, so are we. Consider this our little reintroduction. Same girls,...

Dreams are funny things—sometimes they feel impossibly far away, and other times they show up when you least expect them. In this episode, we’re talking about the dreams we’ve held onto, the ones we’ve let go of, and what it really takes to turn an idea into reality. From big life goals to tiny sparks of inspiration, we’re diving into the messy, exciting, and sometimes terrifying process of chasin...

Negative thoughts don't appear out of nowhere-they're patterns we've practiced for years. In Part 2 of rewiring your negative thinking, we dive into practical ways to challenge self-defeating beliefs, break old mental habits, and start building a healthier relationship with yourself. Change doesn't happen overnight, but every thought you question is a step toward a new mindset. Joi...

Negative thoughts can feel like facts when you're stuck in them-but that doesn't mean they're true. In Part 1 of this conversation, we dive into the first steps of recognizing and challenging negative thought patterns, as well as tips to help during this process. We talk about the ways our minds can work against us, things learned from toxic relationships, getting trapped in spirals, a...

We asked the important questions: How many drinks would it actually take for us to go on a "date" with each ACOTAR character? From sober, to blackout, to high, we're ranking everyone based on pure vibes, bad decisions, and questionable standards. Expect hot takes, chaos, and most likely offended fandoms.

Cruises are either the best vacation ever... or a floating Walmart with unlimited soft serve. In this episode, we're talking cruise hot takes, what surprised us, what's overrated, what's actually worth your money, and the tips we wish someone told us before booking our cruise. From excursion drama and tourist traps to cruise outfits, food, ports, and survival strategies- this is the ch...

What does it actually feel like to be a women in a world that wasn't built for you? In this episode, we get honest about the pressure, the expectations, and the quiet exhaustion that comes with navigating life as a women today. From being told we're "too much" to feeling like we have to shrink ourselves to be accepted-we're gonna say it anyway. This isn't about hating men...

if you've been feeling off lately-disconnected, overwhelmed, or like you're not fully in your own body-this episode is for you. We talk about real things to help you come back to yourself, instead of the generic answer of "just calm down". If you've been spiraling, shutting down, or feeling numb...you're not broken. You're overwhelmed, and we'll walk you back to y...

We ranked your favorite ACOTAR characters...and yeah, some of you are gonna be mad. No one is safe-favorites get called out, overrated takes get exposed, and we're saying it anyway. If you disagree (you will), come argue with us.

Friendship should feel mutual-but what happens when it doesn't? In this episode, we talk about one-sided friendships, unspoken expectations, and the quiet ways people show (or don't show) they care. If you ever questioned where you stand with someone...you're not alone. Put in the comments some of your friendship icks!

Take a deep dive into how we became friends, and get to know us a little as we kick off this podcast with our very first episode! We go from being left on read, to thinking we hate each other, to loving each other like no other.