Your one-stop-shop for all things romance reads + pop culture fandom!
Hosting special guests (including authors, publishers, and bookish creators) and featuring fandom-y news, book recs, and reviews along with adult language/explicit content.
Fandomtastic Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Steph @ideallyinspired
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Your one-stop-shop for all things romance reads + pop culture fandom! Hosting special guests (including authors, publishers, and bookish creators) and featuring fandom-y news, book recs, and reviews along with adult language/explicit content.
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Recent Episodes
February 17, 2026
Crown of War and Shadow Chat w/J.R. Ward!
<p>Author <a href="https://jrward.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">J.R. Ward</a> stops by to chat with Steph (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ideallyinspired/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@ideallyinspired</a>) about her brand new romantasy book release: <a href="https://amzn.to/4akrkDE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Crown of War and Shadow</strong></a> (*affiliate link) which is available now (including in <u><strong>Kindle Unlimited</strong></u>, y'all)! </p><p><br></p><p>In this non-spoiler-y episode we discuss the new characters you'll meet in this book (ahem, the line for MERC starts behind Steph), the world-building, and what you can expect from future books within the Kingdoms of the Compass series. And yes, we do have a Black Dagger Brotherhood question, too! </p><p><br></p><p>Tune in for what was a fun (and yes, unhinged) chat, and be sure to check out her new release <a href="https://amzn.to/4akrkDE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Crown of War and Shadow</a> which is available NOW in print + audio, and the ebook is free to read in Kindle Unlimited! YAY!!</p>
January 12, 2026
Heated STYLEvalry w/Jenna Rosenstein
<p>Last week I was lucky to sit down with <a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/author/16767/jenna-rosenstein/" target="_blank"><strong>Jenna Rosenstein</strong></a>, the Beauty Director at <a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Harper's BAZAAR</strong></a>!</p><p><br></p><p>We talked about her interview with actor Hudson Williams, as well as her fave books (including SJM!!), beauty must-haves, and her <a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a62154618/margot-robbie-sarah-j-maas-acotar-interview/" target="_blank"><strong>chat with actress Margot Robbie</strong></a> about that coffee date she had with Sarah J. Maas a couple years ago. It was a blast having a chance to gush, and learn about the BTS of Jenna's experience interviewing Hudson! Below you'll find some helpful links and deets referenced in this episode for your viewing pleasure. :) </p><p><br></p><ul><li>If you'd like to read Jenna's interview with Hudson Williams we discussed in this episode, go <a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a69858228/hudson-williams-heated-rivalry-finale-interview-2025/"><strong>here</strong></a>. </li><li>To view the Threads post Jenna referred to in this episode, go <a href="https://www.threads.com/@ideallyinspired/post/DSZ6yP7jcuk?xmt=AQF0vCrCw-AtHhDweHTfUXaW2gzsHNm8e8YXEh0G_qPTsD7aHzbfkQz6yFf-vcF86Gqx5ww&slof=1"><strong>here</strong></a>.</li><p><br></p></ul><p>In addition to the book recs mentioned in this episode, Jenna wanted to share a few more:</p><p>- A book she read recently that she loved: Zakiya N. Jamal’s <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/781856/sparks-fly-by-zakiya-n-jamal/" target="_blank"><strong>Sparks Fly</strong></a></p><p>- Books she's looking forward to in 2026: <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Paddock-Club/Madge-Maril/Slipstream/9781668210666" target="_blank"><strong>The Paddock Club</strong></a> by Madge Maril and <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/see-you-at-the-sunset-susan-lee?variant=44290290319394" target="_blank"><strong>See You at the Sunset</strong></a> by Susan Lee</p>
January 5, 2026
EMBER & ICE - EPISODE 2 RECAP
<p>The shenanigans continue as Steph along with guest hosts Alicia (@alicia.mb.art) and Naomi (@frenchnbookish) as recap/debrief episode 2 of Ember & Ice, a <a href="https://www.tryquinn.com/series/ember-and-ice" target="_blank">Quinn Original</a> audio-erotica short story!</p><p><br></p><p>This episode covers "Episode Two: Dane", which premiered Tuesday, December 30, 2025.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>You can also preview the first 8 mins of Ember & Ice episode one via </strong><strong>Cosmopolitan</strong><strong> by going </strong><a href="https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a69876010/hudson-williams-connor-storrie-quinn-ember-and-ice/" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><u><strong>*Please note: There may be some slight spoilers for Embers & Ice Ep 1, and the content is not recommended/suitable for those under the age of 18.</strong></u></p>
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