Pages and Potions Podcast

About Pages and Potions Podcast

Two book besties dive head first into delicious cocktails and spicy reads, with a touch of chaotic energy and unfiltered conversation. The perfect blend of raunchy happy hour with your girls and fantasy book club. Your 9-5 escape and not-so guilty pleasure. Please enjoy responsibly

Publisher

Pages and Potions Podcast

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Oct 2025

Latest episode

16 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Sept 2026

   Glow of the Everflame

   We're back!After a summer hiatus that had us reading, hanging out with friends, and sipping on margaritas, sangrias, and other delicious libations we are back with a new episode on Glow of the Everflame by Penn Cole. Book 2 in the Kindred's Curse saga takes us through Diem's journey of becoming a queen - learning more about herself, about Luther (swoon), and what her future may hold. While the book ends on the cliffhanger of all cliffhangers, we won't hold that against one of our favourite authors...or will we?Our drink this week is made up of sugar and spice...and left us both wanting more...The Taran2 oz Bourbon1 oz peach syrup (or peach nectar)1oz lemon juice1 oz maple syrup (eh!)Egg whitesDash of CinnamonAdd everything in to a shaker with ice and shake AGGRESSIVELY for 1-2 minutes until frothy. Strain over fresh ice and top with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Enjoy!

2. 

   27 May 2026

   Author Happy Hour - Paige Hurtubise and The Wild Kingdom

   Welcome to our very first Author Happy Hour! Join us as we discuss how Paige Hurtubise created the magical realm featured in The Wild Kingdom, the why and how behind the story, and so much more! We've got a "Manon jump scare", we've got two love interests, we've got fated mates (but only one knows). This book is one to absolutely put on your shelves today. Once you devour it like we did, send us a DM and let us know how you liked it! And don't forget to rate and review on Goodreads! To get your hands on a copy, check out @paigehurtubisebooks on all platforms and find all the links from there!

3. 

   15 May 2026

   The Wild Kingdom

   Hold on to your butts, folks, this one is fantastic! We tried so hard to keep this one spoiler free, and I think we succeeded? Have a listen to this spoiler-free episode on The Wild Kingdom by Paige Hurtubise. This book is a wild ride from start to finish, featuring a badass FMC, unique magic system, and a "fated mates but only one of them knows" situation. This one is definitely worth a read, and comes out soon! To pair with the wild vibes of the book, we drank and amazing Strawberry Basil Gimlet: 2oz. Gin 3 muddled strawberries With 2 oz. lime juice and 1 tsp of sugar (More if you like it sweet) 3 big sprigs of Fresh Basil Add the first 3 ingredients to a shaker with ice (basil on the bottom) and shake HARD for 2 min. Strain into a fresh glass with ice and top with soda water or sprite. Enjoy!

4. 

   22 Apr 2026

   The Ever King

   Arrrrr me mateys! Shiver me timbers! Pirate romantasy may be our new favourite genre - especially if it has a respectful and dashing MMC, and fierce FMC, and cool history and magic system. The Ever King was a super fun read - and we may have a new top contender for our book boyfriend lists. Can you guess what we drank for this episode? Something that gives us the taste of the wild seas - Pirate Punch of course! What pirate-themed episode wouldn't include rum? 1oz. Dark rum Dash of cinnamon Splash of Lime 2 oz. cranberry juice Small can of Sprite or Ginger ale Garnish with a lemon or lime (Pineapple would also go well with this drink!)

5. 

   1 Apr 2026

   Rhapsodic

   Deep trauma, "touch her and die", Fated mates, and enemies-to-friends-to-lovers? Sign us up. Join us as we discuss the wild ride that is Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa. This one kept us guessing until the very end, and while it has some tried and true tropes, it is utterly unique. Callie, our FMC, loves a good whiskey. So we created the Callie Special to pair with this fun read! ½ cup cranberry juice Good squirt of lime juice Small can of spicy ginger beer 1 oz. of shooting whiskey. Pour the first 3 ingredients into a glass with ice. Pour your whiskey into a separate shot glass. Shoot the whiskey, chase with the drink. Enjoy! Tag us if you try it!

6. 

   18 Mar 2026

   Dire Bound

   Find out why Devon is dickmatized in this episode of Pages and Potions Podcast! In this episode we talk about Dire Bound by Sable Sorenson, an epic tale of a kickass FMC who loves her family, a sassy dire wolf, betrayal, friendship, and trials. To pair with this amazing book we made "Dire Wine", as a nod to the emberwine we see the bonded recruits drink in the book. Ingredients: 1 glass of red wine (we like a hefty pour) 1 oz. Creme de Cassis 1 oz. Brandy 2 oz. Cranberry Juice Splash of Sparkling water or gingerale Sliced oranges and blackberries To a fresh glass with ice, add brandy, creme de cassis, Cranberry Juice, and wine and stir. Top with the soda or gingerale. Garnish with an orange wedge or blackberry and enjoy.

7. 

   4 Mar 2026

   House of Beating Wings

   This one was a nice surprise! Based in a Venetian-inspired paradise, Olivia Wildenstein's House of Beating Wings is the kind of book you sink into and don't want to come back to the surface. Listen as we discuss our girl Fallon and her adventures, find out why we need to give Dante a map, and definitely try the delicious drink, the Terespagian Sunset. We think it might be the best one yet! 1 oz. Aperol 1 oz. Creme de Cassis 1 oz. Orange Juice Splash of Sparkling water or Prosecco if you’re feeling naughty! To a fresh glass with ice, add aperol, creme de cassis, OJ and stir. Top with the soda or prosecco. Garnish with an orange wedge or blackberry and enjoy.

8. 

   18 Feb 2026

   Gild

   We had so much fun talking through Raven Kennedy's Gild in this episode! It was like the universe was conspiring against us with technical difficulties the first THREE TIMES we tried to record this one, but we got it figured out. The beauty and magic of the Plated Prisoner series starts here, in this amazing dive into a cold and blizzardy world where kings are dipshits and subterfuge is rewarded. To help us warm up from the chill of Highbell, try out our Highbell Hot Toddy: 1 cup pineapple juice ½ cup orange juice 1 tsp honey 1 cinnamon stick 1 thick ginger slice 1 tbsp butter Dash of cloves Heat in a sauce pan on low-medium heat (you don’t want the sugars to burn), until hot and steaming. Remove ginger slice and cinnamon stick and pour into your favourite mug. Garnish with a fresh cinnamon stick. enjoy!

9. 

   14 Feb 2026

   Book Boyfriend Showdown

   Devon and Courtney get heated as they rate their top book boyfriends. Some they agree on, some they do not. As always, unhinged hilarity ensues as the conversation gets weirder. No cocktail tonight - just drinks of our own choosing. Sit back, grab your fave bevvy, and enjoy this one.

10. 

    21 Jan 2026

    The Serpent and then Wings of Night

    This one is for those of us who like the action to start immediately. Sorry, not THAT kind of action. Think Hunger Games meets House of Cards. This is one of those books that sucks you in and keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout. And the twist at the end? You’ll have to tell us if you saw it coming. We certainly didn’t. Our potion this week is one of our favourites yet! Make sure to tag us if you try it - if you like a whiskey sour, you will NOT be disappointed! The Nightborn Sour Ingredients: 2 oz. Bourbon 1 oz. Black Cherry Juice or Cherry Syrup 1 oz. Lemon Juice Egg White 1 oz. Simple Syrup (if using cherry syrup, omit this step) Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake hard for 2 min (need to froth up the egg white!) Strain in a fresh glass with ice. Garnish with a cherry!

11. 

    7 Jan 2026

    Brimstone

    Have you ever thought, “man, I need a chaotic read with some top-tier spice and scenes that will rip my heart right out of my chest”? If you have, Brimstone by Callie Hart may just be for you! This wild ride of a novel gives us exactly what we want…furry friends, long-lost besties, and most importantly, some of the most iconic book boyfriend lines in the history of book boyfriends. In honour of our furry friend Onyx, and his journey in this book, we created a White Chocolate Raspberry Martini. Ingredients: 2 oz. Raspberry Vodka 1 oz. white chocolate liquer 3 muddled raspberries Sugar covered raspberry for garnish Add the vodka, liqueur and raspberries to a shaker glass with ice. Shake hard for 2 min. Strain into a martini glass. Toss raspberry in lime juice and the coat in sugar. Garnish. Sip, and enjoy responsibly!

12. 

    24 Dec 2025

    Christmas Tree Farm

    Stress of the season got you down? Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore is the perfect “snuggle up on the couch with a fuzzy blanket and slippers and enjoy” kinda vibe. Truth be told, this book was the perfect remedy for stressful holidays. We paired this sweet story with a sweet drink - our best pairing yet - the Peppermint Mocha Martini. Ingredients: 1 oz. Espresso Vodka 1/2 oz. Peppermint schnapps 1 oz. Coffee liqueur Candy cane rim Drizzle of chocolate syrup Rim a martini glass with chocolate syrup and crushed candy canes. Combine the vodka schnapps and liqueur in a shaker cup with ice and add a small squeeze of chocolate syrup. Shake hard for 1 min and strain into the candy cane rimmed glass. Enjoy by a cozy fire or as an after dinner treat!

13. 

    10 Dec 2025

    Shameful Negligence

    What do you do when one half of a dynamic duo is shamelessly negligent and doesn't finish the book you were going to review? You chit chat about fave reads of 2025 and TBRs for 2026, of course! From Devon having the absolutely wrong #1 book boyfriend, to Courtney pleading with Rebecca Yarros to make book 4 boring, this episode has a little for everyone. WARNING! There are spoilers for MANY books in this podcast. If you do not want spoilers from ACOTAR, The Empyrean Series, Crescent City, Throne of Glass, and the Everflame books, maybe this isn't the episode for you. Join us in this post-9-to-5, beer drinking, story swapping episode before we're back with a fluffy Christmas episode on December 24! No cocktail today, just a couple of sour beers and good vibes.

14. 

    26 Nov 2025

    Spark of the Everflame

    Time to watch two grown women swoon over a big, nice-smelling fae dude. Join us for our conversation on Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole. Both of us devoured the three books in this series that are currently out, and we are impatiently awaiting book 4. This book has everything - badass FMC, intrigue, the dipsh*t blonde non-end-game-guy, hot and broody MMC, adventure… For our cocktail we decided to put a spin on a whiskey sour - if you try our “Flameroot Sour” make sure you post and tag us! 2oz bourbon 1oz lemon juice 1oz simple syrup 1 egg white Cranberry juice (the UTI friendly kind - because we care about your health!) Combine bourbon, lemon juice, simply syrup and egg white in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shaky shake shake. Pour into a glass over ice. Then, pour a cranberry juice float over top. And if you want to be extra like Devon use a cocktail smoker! To mocktailify this, use an iced black tea, or non-alcoholic bourbon in place of the bourbon.

15. 

    12 Nov 2025

    Quicksilver

    Is Kingfisher THE new book boyfriend? And, what exactly are the right words to describe lady bits? These are just a few of the topics covered in this episode of Pages and Potions! Devon and Courtney dive into the Fae and Alchemy series with a look at Quicksilver by Callie Hart. This beautiful story follows Saeris Fane as she finds herself thrust into a world she never even knew existed. Our cocktail this week we call "The Alchemist". This surprising and delicious libation is a little sweet (like Onyx), and little dark (like Kingfisher), and a little fresh (like Carrion). Ingredients: 2 oz gin 1 oz lemon juice 1 oz simple syrup Blackberries muddled with fresh basil Blackberry bubbly or other blackberry soda water Muddle the blackberries and basil together in a shaker glass, fill with ice. Add gin, lemon juice and simple syrup. Shake shake shake! Strain into a fresh glass with ice and top with blackberry bubbly or soda water, Garnish with a fresh basil leaf and enjoy! To Mocktailify this, skip the gin and add more soda water, like a blackberry basil spritz!

16. 

    29 Oct 2025

    A Court of Thorns and Roses

    ACOTAR...the gateway drug. If you're anything like us, someone recommended this book to you and you ended up spiraling into romantasy obsession and too many book boyfriends to count. It's got everything - a badass FMC, incredible world-building, hot fae men...wyrms. This episode isn't a deep dive but rather a love letter. An ode to a book that re-ignited a childhood love of reading for both of us, and ended up fostering a deep love of all things fictional - especially those of the tall, dark, and handsome variety (sorry, Tamlin). We've paired today's episode with the "Feyre 75", our take on the French 75 with a fruity twist. Tag us if you try it! 1 oz gin 1 oz grapefruit juice 0.5 oz simple syrup Shake it up with ice and pour into a glass Top with sparkling rose Please note that there are a few technical glitches with this episode! We know they're there and while we're not sure exactly what happened; go easy on us as we're still learning how to edit.

17. 

    15 Oct 2025

    Butcher and Blackbird

    Dark comedy, morally grey characters, and an unhinged love story? Count us in, Brynne Weaver! Join us as we discuss the dark romantic comedy, Butcher and Blackbird. Warning; this podcast is not safe for work due to explicit language and content, and as always, read the trigger warnings, babes. Devon and Courtney also introduce the drink of the week, an Oreo White Russian, and provide a detailed review of the book's plot, characters, and spicy scenes, while offering their personal ratings and reflections on the book's unique blend of romance and violence. They conclude with recommendations for listeners interested in exploring dark romance further. Today’s Drink Recipe - Oreo White Russian courtesy of The Food in my Beard https://www.thefoodinmybeard.com/oreo-white-russian/ (https://www.thefoodinmybeard.com/oreo-white-russian/) Honey Crushed oreos 1.5 oz vodka 1.5 oz coffee liquor 3 oz milk Use the honey and a small amount of crushed oreos to rim a glass Add 1 tbsp crushed oreos and remaining ingredients into a shaker over ice Shake vigorously and pour over ice into rimmed glass Sip and enjoy! 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 00:27 NSFW and Spoiler Alert 01:51 This Week's Book and Drink 04:21 Book Review: Butcher and Blackbird 07:32 Dark Romance and Unhinged Love 13:34 Spicy Scenes and Piercings 17:59 Exploring the Romance and Spice 18:36 Trigger Warnings and Content Sensitivity 20:00 Rating the Book's Spiciness 22:09 Overall Book Rating and Recommendations 24:24 Drink Pairing Discussion 30:22 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

18. 

    1 Oct 2025

    The Bridge Kingdom

    Betrayal. Desire. A kingdom built on lies. In our first episode of Pages and Potions, we dive headfirst into The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen — where love is as dangerous as war. 💋⚔ Grab our custom cocktail or your fave drink, sip along, and let’s unravel every twist, betrayal, and stolen kiss. 🍸✨ 00:00 Welcome to Pages and Potions 00:29 Meet Your Hosts: Devon and Courtney 01:47 Cocktail of the Episode: Storms and Seduction 05:05 Book Review: The Bridge Kingdom 06:35 Plot Overview and Analysis 13:20 Character Dynamics and Themes 18:27 The Intricacies of Ithicana 27:45 Betrayal and Emotional Impact 28:32 Comparing Series and Authors 29:08 World Building and Character Development 29:45 Theories and Speculations 35:40 Spicy Scenes and Romance 37:40 Final Thoughts and Ratings #pagesandpotionspodcast #TheBridgeKingdom #FantasyRomance

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