Episode 20: A Midsummer Night's Dream: Cocktails and Classics (SEASON FINALE)
A Midsummer Night's Dream might be the best book for beginner Shakespeare readers. Half-comedy, half-drama, all fantastical, this play is just as enjoyable as any edition of Real Housewives. The best part: you don't have to be an expert to enjoy the play, but if you happen to be intrigued, there's more layers hidden behind the curtain. Perfect for Story Stack's Season 1 Finale!
“Cocktails and Classics” seeks to inspire readers to open or rediscover the classics, breaking down the stories that have shaped modern literature (with a tipsy twist).Story Stack is a storytelling-centered podcast hosted by writers Ansley Standridge, Gabriel Rein, and Lily Johnson, who understand and care deeply about structure and laughter (and occasionally getting tipsy). It's like book club, but it's more than books, and not quite a club.
This is the final episode of Season 1, but don't worry, we'll be back in a couple months with more classics, more hot takes, and more stories of all kinds.Find Story Stack on TikTok and Instagram: @storystackpod
4 Jun 2026
Episode 19: Red Rising is better than you remember
Red Rising by Piece Brown has done so much in the realm of Sci-Fi and Fantasy spaces, being a major player for male readership while also being a masterclass on writer growth. Red Rising is a debut novel, and it's amazing to pull apart Brown's inspiration and grown as an author. This episode tackles all things Howlers, so set down your razors and fall back between the pages of the book you'll never forget.
Story Stack is a storytelling-centered podcast hosted by writers Ansley Standridge, Gabriel Rein, and Lily Johnson, who understand and care deeply about structure and laughter (and occasionally getting tipsy) . It's like book club, but it's more than books, and not quite a club.New Episode Every Thursday!Find Story Stack on TikTok and Instagram: @storystackpod
28 May 2026
Episode 18: Romantasy ISN'T a problem for literacy (even if the books are bad)
Romantasy has blown up as a book genre on BookTok since the early 2020s, but even now there is massive debate surrounding the quality of these books. With the combination of two genres, disappointment is inevitable. But does it deserve hate? Should we be cancelling romantasy for what some consider "low quality" writing? The episode seeks to explore the relevancy, and quality, of romantic literature in a fantasy setting.
Story Stack is a storytelling-centered podcast hosted by writers Ansley Standridge, Gabriel Rein, and Lily Johnson, who understand and care deeply about structure and laughter (and occasionally getting tipsy) . It's like book club, but it's more than books, and not quite a club.New Episode Every Thursday!Find Story Stack on TikTok and Instagram: @storystackpod
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