
Two comedians and book-lovers read, review, and roast all kinds of genre fiction. From classic fantasy and sci-fi to the latest #booktok trend, we'll read ANYTHING and then make sure you hear about it.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 74 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsComedy | |||

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Sarah J. Maas doesn’t want you to think too much about her books.
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Some of A Court of Silver Flames
All of A Court Of Wings and Ruin
All of A Court Of Thorns and Roses
All of A Court of Mist and Fury
Some of A Court of Silver Flames
Sa... more
A court of the most selfish maniac psychopaths ever set to print.
A Court of Wings and Ruin
By Sarah J. Maas
Published in 2017, by Bloomsbury Publishing.
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All of A Court Of Wings and Ruin
All of A Court Of Thorns and Roses
All of A Cou... more
The concept of being anti-Irish in 2017.
A Court of Wings and Ruin
By Sarah J. Maas
Published in 2017, by Bloomsbury Publishing.
Spoilers
First half of A Court Of Wings and Ruin
All of A Court Of Thorns and Roses
All of A Court of Mist and Fur... more
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this has taken over as my “dog walking podcast”. i am mostly a scifi reader but happened to be reading mistborn (baby’s first sanderson) when i came across this podcast and it motivated me to get through them because then i could listen to next episode.
some of my favorites were the dispossessed episodes! i love that book but can’t ever convince any of my friends to read it to talk about it with me. the bad book episodes are super fun but would love an old classic again sometime :)
I affectionately call this my “Hater Report Podcast” to my girlfriend. Discovered this with the iron flame and fourth wing instagrams posts. It’s cathartic listening to the silly and fun flaws in each of these books. The hosts are quite funny in their reviews of the books. I must say, as a fellow resident of south Minneapolis, the insanity of reading iron flame during everything going on outside is something I can truly relate to.
I saw a reel where they were reading a one star review of Game Changer and I was hooked. I love listening to these guys laugh and talk intelligently about books.
Two smart people talk and riff on classic literature! It’s a fun and engaging rollercoaster of emotions! Do you like listening to podcasts? I hope so… Because the Hardcover Hooligan podcast is a serendipitous journey, in the form of a podcast. Do you like American food? These podcast hosts probably do… I think they both require a Ben Shapiro lesson; head gong bonanza party featuring Rachel Reid Godzilla robot. Grok wrote this review. Anyway, In conclusion, you should listen to this podcast.
you guys have super funny takes!!! all of the books are intertwined and i would be excited to hear your thoughts. the final book unrivaled is coming out next year i and would love to see that through with you guys :)
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Two comedians and book-lovers roast and analyze a wide range of genre fiction, with a strong emphasis on fantasy and romance-heavy series, witty banter, and a sharp eye for world-building, pacing, and social themes. Episodes mix affectionate hype with scathing critique—covering politics, consent, power dynamics, and fan culture—while keeping the discussion fast-paced and accessible for listeners who enjoy inside jokes, comparisons to broader media, and lively debates about storytelling choices. Notable strengths include a persistent humor-forward approach, clear takeaways for readers (and potential sponsors), and a penchant for calling out tropes with a playful but piercing critical eye.
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