Fine Pairings

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A podcast about fanfiction. If ever there were sommeliers for fanfic, it would be Grace and Claire. So pour yourself a drink, and get ready for the slow burn of a lifetime.

  1. Jul 9 ·  Bonus

    Critically Unacclaimed: Goncharov and Us - The Fine Pairings Cut

    Fine Pairings is proud to present... an episode that the Tribeca Film Festival rejected...a deep dive into the movie Goncharov (1973)! Now with content that would have pushed us over the time limit requirement for the festival! How had such an impactful film escaped the notice of cinephiles? How could such a wonderful episode not win an award at Tribeca? Well, much like the movie itself, Fine Pairings remains unappreciated in its time! Please enjoy our deep dive into Goncharov 1973: The greatest mafia movie ever made? - Cocktail Pairing: The Airedale: 2.5 oz bourbon, 0.75 oz Aperol, and 1 tsp simple syrup. Shot - 1.5 oz of Menzogna brand vodka - cheers with the phrase "Era una menzogna!" - 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 Goncharov (1973) Resource: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fbcn96MKyc1Bky6c0Ffex4APtar9iNht8ytfZHPpSss/edit?usp=sharing “Borodin - String Quartet No. 1 in A Major - II. Andante con moto” by Gregor Quendel / Classicals.de  Source: https://www.classicals.de License: CC0 1.0 Public Domain "Bushwick Tarantella" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Divertissement - Pizzicato (from the ballet Sylvia)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “Dream Pop” by HoliznaCC0 Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/only-in-the-milky-way-part-3/dream-pop/ License: CC0 1.0 Universal “garlick” by Kosta T Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T/zikle/garlick/ License: CC0 1.0 Universal "Grand Dark Waltz Allegretto" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "I Knew a Guy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "In Your Arms" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “La Comagnola. Ah, Ca Ira (Italy)” by Leon Lishner and Friends Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Leon_Lishner_and_Friends/Songs_For_The_Dawn_Of_Peace/03_LaComagnola_-andAhCa_Ira_Italy/ License: CC BY-SA 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ “Liszt - Tarantella - Venezia e Napoli - S. 159 - Arranged for Strings” by Gregor Quendel / Classicals.de  Source: https://www.classicals.de "Magic Escape Room” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Night on the Docks - Trumpet" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “Rimsky-Korsakov - Flight of the Bumblebee - Arranged for Piano” by Gregor Quendel / Classicals.de  Source: https://www.classicals.de “Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 2 No. 1 - II. Adagio” by Daniel Veesey Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Daniel_Veesey/Beethovens_Sonata_No_1_In_F_Minor/Sonata_No_1_in_F_Minor_Op_2_No_1_IIAdagio/ License: CC0 1.0 Public Domain "Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "The Devils Etude Piano Concerto - Mastered.wav" by WelvynZPorterSamples Source: https://freesound.org/people/WelvynZPorterSamples/sounds/621384/ License: CC0 1.0 Public Domain "Thinking Music" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Balloon Pop Studio (2).wav"  Creator: JohanDeecke Source: https://freesound.org/people/JohanDeecke/sounds/369526/ Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Title: "Esperance Atmos with Clock Tower"  Creator: kangaroovindaloo Source: https://freesound.org/people/kangaroovindaloo/sounds/180018/ Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Gentle Waves Peeling Left To Right 1"  Creator: mugwood Source: https://freesound.org/people/mugwood/sounds/164150/ Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "GunCock.wav"  Creator: woodmoose Source: https://freesound.org/people/woodmoose/sounds/155388/ Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "HeartBeat.mp3"  Creator: CGEffex  Source: https://freesound.org/people/CGEffex/sounds/85670/ Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Swimming Breaking Surface.wav"  Creator: 14GPanskaValaChristoffer Source: https://freesound.org/people/14GPanskaValaChristoffer/sounds/420168/ Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Uncorking and pouring wine.wav"  Creator: iainmccurdy Source: https://freesound.org/people/iainmccurdy/sounds/613863/ Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Venditori Campo de fiori .L.wav"  Creator: lollosound Source: https://freesound.org/people/lollosound/sounds/159614/ License: CC0 1.0 Public Domain Title: "Woman Laughing"  Creator: waveletaudio Source: https://freesound.org/people/waveletaudio/sounds/568121/ Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Additional AFX from Freesound.org

  2. 12/18/2025

    Flames Between Foes: Love Bending

    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! - Cocktail Pairing: Water whip: 3 oz aquavit, 0.25 oz Lillet Blanc, 0.25 oz St. Germain, & 1 dash Peychaud's 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 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 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Additional AFX from Freesound.org

  3. 11/13/2025

    Flames Between Foes: The Last Enemy Bender

    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! - 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 - 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 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 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   "I Knew a Guy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   "In Your Arms" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   "Mountain Emperor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   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 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   "That Zen Moment " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Additional AFX from Freesound.org

  4. 07/10/2025

    Flames Between Foes: A Clash of Lovers

    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! - 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 - 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 - 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" 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/

  5. 06/05/2025

    Flames Between Foes: Game of Enemies

    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... - 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 - 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 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

  6. 04/23/2025

    Flames Between Foes: The Rise of the Lovers

    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. - 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... - 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 - 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 "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

  7. 04/07/2025

    Flames Between Foes: The Enemy Awakens

    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! - 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. - 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 "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

  8. 03/06/2025

    Flames Between Foes: Origins

    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 MacLeod Source: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500042 https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Classical_Sampler https://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: oji Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/oji/non-edible-sounds/tabulation-i/ License: CC0 1.0 Universal Title: starry night Creator: snoozy beats Source: 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: HoliznaCC0 Source: 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 Kinsella Source: 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: SamuelFJohanns Source: 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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A podcast about fanfiction. If ever there were sommeliers for fanfic, it would be Grace and Claire. So pour yourself a drink, and get ready for the slow burn of a lifetime.

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  • Creator
    finepairingspodcast
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    141
  • Rating
    Explicit
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