Sips and Subtext

Aidan Galloway and Brynn Plyler
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Follow two nerds as they explore novels from romance to fantasy and everything in-between. From sober discussions of world-building to tipsy rants on character names, these women jump head-long into literature with new perspectives and fresh, slightly drunk eyes.

  1. 01/19/2022

    Ice Planet Barbarians | Shot 3 - Ribbed for Her Pleasure

    Listen to Brynn and Aidan slowly descend into madness while discussing TikTok's smutty obsession, Ice Planet Barbarians.  **This episode is not more virginal ears!** D.O.T.E: Blue Ice Slush  Q.O.T.E: Would you have accepted the coui and become a part of the planet members or tried to get out using the old spaceship? Would you rather have been one of the girls unaware in the tubes or one of the extra girls in the cage who were aware the whole time? We apologize for all audio issues for this episode, this was our first time recording together in the same room and we have learned from this experience and promise to deliver better audio next time!

    1h 4m

  2. 01/05/2022

    Song of Achilles | Shot 2 - Mr. Fire is an Ass

    Another Madeline Miller masterpiece! If you thought Aidan and Brynn gushed over Circe, just wait and listen!  Drink of the Episode: Achilles Heel https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/15/achilles-heel Question of the Episode: How much did you cry, and when did you start crying?

    1h 11m

  3. 12/16/2021

    Circe | S2, E7 - Ted Bundy Was The Minotaur

    Let Aidan and Brynn guide you through the final three chapters of Circe and the novel's round-up. As well, the surprise season 3 book is announced!

    1h 26m

  4. 12/01/2021

    Circe | S2, E6 - Stacie's Mom Has Got It Going On

    Second to last episode of season two! Circe is almost over and we have a lot to say about it! Listen in to hear our thoughts and theories! Drink of the Episode: Athena Spritz https://youtu.be/dhQvvSmgWj0 Question of the Episode: What three hobbies/things would you bring to a deserted island to keep you busy and sane? **We apologize for the delay in posting this episode, life happened to us and we got behind on posting. We hope you guys understand!

    1h 22m

  5. 11/03/2021

    Circe | S2, E5 - Everyone Must Suffer

    Circe, chapters 16-20 Aidan and Brynn talk about Circe's pregnancy, Telegonus' childhood and parenting styles and strategies.  Drink of the Episode: The Odyssey https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/guy-fieri/the-odyssey-recipe-1921324 Question of the Episode: Which of the three gods mentioned would you rather fight and why?

    1h 19m

  6. 10/20/2021

    Circe | S2, E4 - That's Suspicious, That's Weird

    Follow Brynn and Aidan as they discover the truth behind Circe's actions involving pigs and Odysseus, all while trying to make each other laugh along the way.  Drink of the Episode: Trojan Horse https://www.thespruceeats.com/trojan-horse-recipe-759837 Question of the Episode: Out of all of Circe's consensual lovers thus far (Hermes, Daedalus, Odysseus), which do you think is suited to her as a partner and why?

    1h 17m

  7. 10/06/2021

    Circe | S2, E3 - Family of Cow F*ckers

    Follow Aidan and Brynn as they break down the history of the Minotaur and Circe's complicated family history.  Drink of the Episode: The Daedalus Cocktail https://drinkingwith.wordpress.com/2015/09/17/the-daedalus-cocktail/ Quesitons of the Epsiode: If you were Circe would you have gone to Crete if Pasiphae sent for you? If you had all of Circe’s abilities, what potion or spell would you try to create and master?

    1h 22m

  8. 09/22/2021

    Circe | S2, E2 - Dang... Y'all Sturdy

    Join Aidan and Brynn as they take a chaotic journey through Chapters 5-8 of Circe. While mispronouncing everything, they cover Circe's newfound power and exile while meeting well-known mythological figures like Hermes and Scylla. Drink of the Episode: Hard Ocean Water https://mixthatdrink.com/hard-ocean-water/

    1h 17m
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Follow two nerds as they explore novels from romance to fantasy and everything in-between. From sober discussions of world-building to tipsy rants on character names, these women jump head-long into literature with new perspectives and fresh, slightly drunk eyes.

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  • Creator
    Aidan Galloway and Brynn Plyler
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Aidan Galloway and Brynn Plyler
  • Show Website
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