Spatulas and Speculations

Sjm Chaos - Hofas Theories Aka; I Had The Time Of My Life Talking Theory With You Jan 27, 2024

The last episode before house of flame and shadow… omg. I can’t believe it’s here. Let’s just talk a bunch of theory until I melt into madness one last time…

Sjm 101 - Crescent City Recap Aka; WHAT OTHER BODY SARAH? Jan 24, 2024

It’s that time. Hofas is right around the corner. So let’s talk about everything that could be important, chapter wise in Crescent city to prepare for house of flame and shadow.

Sjm 101 - Tog Recap Aka; The Answers STILL Lay With Dorian Jan 17, 2024

We’re prepping for Hofas, here is a in-depth explanation on what scenes/ chapter I think could be important to the Sarah j maas universe in regards to House of Flame and Shadow. This is not a spark notes for those who haven’t read throne of glass.

Sjm Chaos Aka; He Said She Said Jan 16, 2024

After all this time y’all must be SICK of my thoughts and theories…So it’s time to talk about yours! a bonus ep featuring … YOU

Sjm 101 - Acotar Recap Aka; Rhys. It’s Time To Spill The Beans Jan 10, 2024

This week we break down the entire a court of thorns and roses series and talk about all the important chapters and scenes that regard to the SJMU

Sjm Chaos - The Hivemind Aka; Make The Friendship Bracelets Jan 03, 2024

SPOILER WARNING FOR ALL SJM BOKKS - Acotar, throne of glass and hosab - It’s a full circle moment as I’m joined with my two very favorite humans to talk all about House of Flame and Shadow

Sjm 101 - The Witches Prt 2 Aka; Which Witch Is A Witch? Dec 20, 2023

This week we talk Acotar Witches and the origins of witches in general… I dissolve into chaos… so a normal episode

Sjm 101 - The Witches Prt 1 Aka; Witchy Woman Flying Down The Street Dec 13, 2023

It’s time. Let’s talk everything we know on the Crescent City witches

Sjm 101 - Starborn Aka; Where Are Stars Born? Dec 06, 2023

This week we dive head first into the big question. What is the starborn power? And have we seen it before?

Sjm 101 - The Illyrians Aka; Sweet Home Illyria Nov 29, 2023

Canon with a sprinkle of theory (as with all things) all things Illyrians

Sjm 101 - Chapter Breakdown Koa 15 Aka; The Answer is Always Dorian Nov 22, 2023

The key TO ALL THE ANSWERS is Dorian. Always. Trust me. It’s Dorian.

Sjm 101 - Darkness/Shadows Aka; Hello Darkness My Old Friend Nov 15, 2023

This week we go through and break down all the different darkness and shadow powers throughout all three series and ponder where they all come from

Sjm 101 - Hosab Chaos Aka; My Tinfoil Tiara Nov 08, 2023

I FINALLY FINISHED MY REREAD OF HOUSE OF SKY AND BREATH - so let’s just relax and talk about a few lingering questions I have

Sjm 101 - Avallen Aka; Mist Me, Mist Me Now Hunt Has to Kiss Me Nov 01, 2023

A Parallel episode, as we talk about all the spooky mist that is in the SJMU starting with Avallen

Sjm 101 - Mothers Aka; Mother May I… Please Have A Family Tree Oct 25, 2023

This week we talk about Ruhn and Bryce’s mothers. But mostly I talk about the very biggest theory within the Sjm universe in all my chaos.

Sjm 101 - Character Deep Dive - The Autumn King Aka; 10 Things I Hate About You Oct 18, 2023

This week we’re doing a character deep dive on a man who we love to hate, but are still needing answers from. Let’s go into everything we know about the Autumn King Bryce and Ruhns father.

Sjm 101 - Hoeab 57 Aka; Vessel Me This Oct 11, 2023

A concept introduced that has not left my mind since reading it. Let’s talk about vessels and the impact it could have for the future of the stories in Sjm

Sjm 101 - Princes of Hel Aka; H - E - Double Hockey Sticks Oct 04, 2023

Everything we know and don’t know about the seven meddling princes of Hel.

Sjm 101 - Hosab 21 Aka; The Unholy Afterglow Sep 27, 2023

NSFW- don’t blame me blame Sarah she wrote it ok? Post spicy scene hunt has the opposite of a wet dream… it’s dry and leathery and… this episode is cursed

Sjm 101 - Gods Aka; How, Who and Why Sep 20, 2023

A canonic look into the gods of the Sjm universe, everything we do and don’t know about them.

Sjm 101- Koa 99 Aka; Somersault Home Sep 13, 2023

This week we do a chapter breakdown of the most epic scene in the SJM universe, (pre- house of sky and breath ending) let’s talk what happened with Aelin and how it effects the sjmu.

Sjm 101 - Character Deep Dive: Lidia Cervos aka; Retribution is My Middle Name Sep 06, 2023

WE ARE BACK BABIES! Season two has begun with a character deep dive on the person whose POV we will start with in House of Flame and Shadow

Sjm 101 - Season One in Review Aug 01, 2023

I reminisce on the year we’ve had by going back through and highlighting some of the important topics and gushing over you all and Sarah

Sjm 101 - Parthos - The Overdue Library Card Jul 25, 2023

All things books… which is funny because we’re a podcast about a book series. Let’s talk Libraries, lore and look a little deeper into the history of Sjm

Sjm 101 - Character Deep Dive: Jesiba Roga Aka; Raiders of The Lost Horn Jul 18, 2023

After much request it’s finally time to talk out all we know (again admittedly very little) on the Emissary of House of Flame and Shadow- the one the only Jesiba Roga … but that’s not even her real name so…

Sjm 101 - A Tail Spin Aka; The Beginning of The Danika Spiral Jul 11, 2023

An absolute train wreck of an episode. Let’s start talking about Danika and what the heck she had going on… mostly I talk about Norse Myth.

Sjm 101 - Character Deep Dive - Fury Axtar Aka; Is a Bowl of Ice Water Soup? Jul 04, 2023

The shallowest Character Deep Dive we’ve ever done. I had such High hopes going into this one and was in awe of how little information I could get.

Sjm 101 - The Trove Aka; The Sun is a Star Jun 27, 2023

This week we look at everything we know canonically about The Dread Trove and its mysterious forth sibling. We’re talking canon, myth, questions and theories

Sjm 101 - Chaos Theories and Thoughts Aka; The Wolf, The Wolf and Another Wolf Jun 20, 2023

It’s my birthday and we’re spending it doing my favorite thing… rambling about Sjm. Let’s talk thoughts and theories on Danika, Fenrys, Spring Court and questions where the heck is Connor

Sjm 101 - The Missing Daughter Aka; The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From The Tree Jun 13, 2023

Today’s Episode is all about that unnamed yet constantly mentioned younger daughter of Queen Thiea. Let’s talk canon and theory and see if we can start to unravel some of these threads.

Sjm 101 - Character Deep Dive - Eris Aka; Reputation (Eris’s Version) Jun 06, 2023

Joining me this week is one of my favorite people and she’s here to talk about one of my favorite dudes in the Sjmu. Buckle in and be prepared for theories, thoughts- all around our favorite future High Lord Eris…

Sjm 101 - Acosf 77 Aka; The Fight With Mommy’s Bucket May 30, 2023

This week is a requested chapter breakdown of when Nesta returns her power and saves her sister, her nephew, and her (reluctant) brother-in-law. Let’s talk theory, timeline and play the “Is it Starborn or does Sarah just like the word iridescent?” Game where there are no winners.

Sjm 101 - Character Deep Dive - Amren Aka; The Puzzle Is Missing Pieces May 23, 2023

Today we tackle the big question- WHAT IS AMREN? Valg? Asteri? Other? Spoilers… We have no clue and we probably wont know until our queen Sarah J Maas designs to tell us but we can have fun theorizing and going over what she’s left in the books to *try* and figure out.

Sjm 101 - The Book of Breathings Aka; Read Between The Lines May 16, 2023

This week we go through all that we know and more importantly DON’T know about the book of breathings. Unsurprisingly we will both stay on topic and also get off topic at the same time. It’s a trick only Sjm can do to us.

Sjm 101 - Character Deep Dive - Amren Aka; Oh Tiny Ancient One… Part 1 May 09, 2023

The first step in what will be a long and twisting Character deep dive. Let’s start with the canonic past of the most mysterious and complex character in the Sjm universe. Sounds easy right? RIGHT? HA. wrong.

Sjm 101- Chaos Aka; I Go About My Day And Suddenly Remember… May 02, 2023

A small intermission episode of things that Sarah left in the books for us to spiral over… let’s talk wings: creatures with them and who might have them and where those creatures might be hanging around plus some family tree stuff.

Sjm 101- Chaos Aka; You Asked … I Rambled Apr 25, 2023

Today we talk red heads, unhinged theories & headcanons, Hofas and more - the most relaxed episode we’ve ever had.

Sjm 101 - Black Blades Aka; There is Not Enough Bleach in The World(s) Apr 18, 2023

Kingdom of Ash left a lot of wounds but also a lot of questions one them being … what is a “world power” and why do they permanently stain blades? This week get comfortable we’re talking theory.

Sjm 101 - Merrill Aka; It’s Actually Helion’s Copy Apr 11, 2023

Is it a theory episode? A character deep dive? A chaos episode? Who knows… certainly not I… let’s look at a character who piqued our interest and some how we end up back on the topic of the dusk court.

Sjm 101 - Hosab 38 Aka; Marinate The Answers & Cook ‘Em Later Apr 04, 2023

This week we do a chapter breakdown on the one chapter where we learned the most (still not a lot) about the mystics… mostly I’m just questioning Rhys out loud.

Sjm 101 - A Bed Time Story Aka; Did The Top Stop Spinning? Mar 28, 2023

In a fictional world a character tells a story about a myth found in our world… I feel like we dug so deep into the fantasy world that we’ve come out the other-side back to the real world… hmm..

Sjm 101 - Hosab 73 Aka; The Asteri…They are Messier 73 Mar 21, 2023

The round up episode! Let’s do a big ole chapter break down that spans all three books series. Follow along (if you can) as we try to tie together all the red strings sarah had left behind. (Messier 73 is an asterism - I though it was funny for a title)

Sjm 101 - Hosab 72 Aka; The Asteri… They Are a Little Tea Pot Mar 14, 2023

A chapter breakdown and info dump of all we know about the core 7 Asteri and some what of a review episode on everything we’ve talked about thus far.

Sjm 101 - Chaos Aka; Nice to Meet Ya’ Mar 07, 2023

A spontaneous Rhys episode - it was *supposed* to be an episode where we would’ve (key word would) looked at a handful of characters first appearance and seen what we could learn from it BUT … em *cough cough*… I made the mistake of starting with Rhys and it just turned into an “I love feysand” moment with a mix of jeopardy… why do you all listen to me?

Sjm 101 - Eos 53 Aka; Mother…MOTHER … I crave answers Feb 28, 2023

Manon shared her art project, let’s admire and break it down. Today we talk about EVERYTHING we know about the Mother/ Three Faced Goddess and have so many little *gasp OHH* moments along the way.

Sjm 101 - Hosab 64 Aka; Screaming From The Nosebleeds Feb 21, 2023

A chapter deep dive on the scene that begs more questions then ever gives answers on a whole slew of topics. Come along as we talk everything from Gods, questionable parentages, the source of nosebleeds and general existential dread… so a normal Tuesday here.

Sjm 101 - Character Deep Dive - Azriel; Mr. Brightside part 2 Feb 14, 2023

It’s been 500 years and not once has anyone in the IC asked him a question. But I did. Let’s go over everything about Azriel’s powers- what are they, what do they do and where in Cauldron they came from. (And Azriels love interests birthday and his bedroom habits. Because we know that but not where he picked up Truth Teller- thanks Sarah.)

Sjm 101 - Character Deep Dive - Azriel; Emo Boi part 1 Feb 07, 2023

The start of Azriels Character deep dive or my talk therapy? I don’t know I’ll let you decide. Count how many times my throat catches as I both swoon and hurt for our Shadowsinger.

Sjm Chaos- The Hive Mind Aka; Books Brains & Boobs Jan 31, 2023

Joined today by two other Sjm theorists! Dive head first into all things Sjm- Unhinged theories, plot lines, SHIPS, and Az’s shadow di- *cough cough* I mean Az’s parenthood…

Sjm 101 - Chaos Thoughts Aka; Salted, Winged & Tell Me About that Family Ring Jan 25, 2023

Not the episode promised but the one that needed to be had. A collection of theories and parallels between all three Sjm series in a relaxed rambling conversation.

Sjm 101 - Acosf 31/Eos 35 Aka; Puppet on A String Jan 17, 2023

Two chapter break downs that dissolves into ME breaking down with a lightbulb moment.

Sjm 101 - Dusk Court High Lady Aka; Starborn? Or Just a Good Moisturizer? Jan 10, 2023

Ok the eighth court is in play but who is the referee? Let’s play a game called who’s the Starborn and talk about all things: Power, truth, and light.

Sjm 101- Character Deep Dive - Mor; The Dancing Queen Jan 03, 2023

Not the episode promised but the one we have - everything there is on Morrigan - listen as I talk about her power, her past and relationships

Sjm 101 - Visions Aka; Pick a Card… Any Card Dec 27, 2022

Elain says some spooky stuff that haunts me every minute of every hour of everyday and if I have to go crazy over it then you have to as well. Let’s talk: visions, theories & the future of Acotar.

Sjm 101 - Character Deep Dive - Elain; Once A Upon A Dream Dec 20, 2022

Crash course on one of the most controversial characters in the Acotar series. Info you knew, didn’t know and don’t know why I know. Let’s dig deep into EVERYTHING we know about Elain until we reach the other side… the theory side…

Sjm 101 - Lightsingers Aka; The Ships The Ships are Burning & I Sink With Them Dec 13, 2022

Can I just once in my life shut my trap? For real?! Todays is a theory episode on who I think the lightsinger will be… an episode where I tread a very thin line of remaining objective but also honest.

Sjm 101 - Acosf 55 Aka; He Ain’t Nothing But a Wyrdhound Dec 06, 2022

The endless loop of playing who’s the Valg - Theories, and my thoughts on giving Rhys a hand necklace. Listen as I slowly lose my voice trying to talk my way into madness

Sjm 101 - Acosf 53 Aka; The Prison is The SJMU and I am an Inmate for Life Nov 29, 2022

A requested deep dive on the prison chapter and how Sarah J Maas is THE QUEEN OF foreshadowing.

Sjm Chaos - Aka; The Reason Why I Lose Sleep At Night Nov 22, 2022

Six (ish) topics or scenes that happen in the Acotar series that cause me to scream Sarah’s name at the top of my lungs in to the void. Or the episode where I go on a few rants that basically have nothing to do with anything.

Sjm 101 - Hoeab 51 Aka; An Angel, Redhead and Prince of Hel Walk into a Bar… Nov 15, 2022

A requested chapter breakdown of house of earth and blood. Where we talk Princes of hel and our favorite cat!

Sjm 101 - Tod 44 Aka; Who Who WHO Are You Athril? Nov 08, 2022

We’re back in Tower of Dawn because I am secretly sadistic. Let’s talk about Athril… a man who literally never shows up physically in the books but haunts me all the same.

Sjm 101 -The Bone Carver Aka; This is Your Man? Look At The Page! Nov 01, 2022

The first character deep dive of Sjm 101! Let’s talk about the Bone Carver, a man I SIMP for unashamedly. Plus Lorcan and his Death God - Dorian and Az and where their swords came from and my unhinged thoughts on Balthazar… that guy that showed up one time… Yeah I’m in my very chaotic form today.

Sjm 101- Tog Timeline Aka; It’s Millennium Not Millennia Oct 25, 2022

From the dawn of time to when the witches fell - let’s talk timeline, the English language and the ancient gold digger who threw a few temper tantrums …. And I might have let my surprise thirst for Brannon out…

Sjm 101- Tod 10 Aka; Dude Where Are Your Brothers? Oct 18, 2022

Tod sent me into a loop and this time it wasn’t Chaols fault…. It’s an Sjm miracle.

Sjm 101 - Koa 20 Aka; Maeve bestie… Why Are You Like This? Oct 11, 2022

A requested topic that I was more than happy to oblige on. And ep that leaves us with more questions then answers Let’s talk about the queen we hate to hate - Maeve and what the heck she is.

Sjm 101- Acofas 15 Aka; Ramiel Ramiel What For is Under Thou? Oct 04, 2022

The first ep of its kind! A deep dive in the chapter that haunts me night and day, a break down of Ramiel, me yelling at Cass to let Eris speak and my thoughts on the future of Acotar plus the never ending ramblings of a nerd.

Sjm 101- Worlds Aka; Worlds - Who What Where and When Sep 27, 2022

The Multiverse is Maasive (lol see what I did there hehe) let’s talk about what we know about the Worlds and everything we know about them!

Sjm 101- Wyrd Aka; oh my Wyrd I can’t believe its syrup Sep 20, 2022

A canon deep dive with a little theory sprinkled in on all things Wyrd

Sjm 101- Realms pt2 Aka; Pancake Flavors Sep 13, 2022

My theories on what some of the 26 realms could be plus an extra dose of my talk out loud chaos

Sjm 101- Realms pt1 Aka; Think of it like a Stack of Pancakes Sep 06, 2022

The most confusing topic in the sjmu. Todays class is less class more think tank… but let’s try and break down the concepts of Realms but mostly it’s just me rambling about being confused

Chaos Theories; I Am Nothing if Not Unhinged Aug 30, 2022

Today is a relaxed ep where I ramble about some of my most unhinged and chaotic theories and thoughts sometimes it’s good to just be crazy

Sjm 101 - Time Travel; Get in Losers We’re Going Back to the Future Aug 23, 2022

Tardis, Deloreans, Harps and Horns let’s talk about how time travel is not only on the table but it’s going to be a key player if not already happening…

Sjm 101- The Lost Court; Let’s Update Prythian’s Google Maps Aug 16, 2022

Let’s deep dive in what Sjm has been hiding in plain sight and update Rhys maps along the way because really he’s been hinting at it all along!

Sjm 101- Bad Family Drama; Aka The History Lesson Rhys Wouldn’t Teach Aug 09, 2022

Lets deep dive into the canonic lore and history of Prythian and Midgard and try to untangle the very confusing timelines and family trees.

Sjm 101- Starfall; Diet Dr Souls Aug 02, 2022

The first episode of SJM 101, where we will spiral down into the dark history of Starfall and talk about the missing court, timelines and gates. Spoilers for all three series.

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