Fine Pairings

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Red, White, and Royal Rage Jun 09, 2022

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Bonus Episode Alert!

With so many bonus episodes, can we really say we're on a break? But that is not the question we are answering today!

Today we are reading a fic the internet claims is the origin of the novel "Red, White, and Royal Blue" by Casey McQuiston, guess we'll just see about that...

And the link to the Reddit thread is here

Tequila Bramble: Into a glass with ice add 1.5 oz gold tequila, 1 oz lemon juice, 1 tsp simple syrup, and 0.5 oz blackberry liquor. Sip with friends as you discuss

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Title: Carry It In Your Heart

Author: Robin_pulaski

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Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction. Where we pair ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd like to share? Email us at FinePairingsPodcast@gmail.com

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Music Creator: Kevin MacLeod, Source: Incompetech.com

"In Your Arms" "Parisian"

License: CC BY 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Additional AFX from Freesound.org

Is it me? Am I the Dramione? May 05, 2022

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Bonus Episode Alert!

Indulge yourself with this enemies-to-lovers fic starring Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy. We're many years past the battle of Hogwarts and Draco has been assigned as Hermione's protection...shenanigans shall ensue.

The Rose & Thorn

Thorn - Pour into a shot glass 0.75 oz Green Chartreuse and 0.75 oz scotch. Take your shot like an Auror, before the Rose.

Rose - In a shaker of ice add 1 oz gin, 1 oz Lillet Blanc, 0.75 oz lemon juice, 0.75 oz rose simple syrup, and 2 dashes of Peychaud's bitters. Pour into a chilled glass.

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Title: Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being In Love

Author: isthisselfcare

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Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction. Where we pair ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd like to share? Email us at FinePairingsPodcast@gmail.com

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Additional Credits

Music Creator: Kevin MacLeod, Source: Incompetech.com

"In Your Arms" "Night On the Docks"

License: CC BY 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Music Creator: FoolBoyMedia, Source: Free Music Archive

“Newsroom Theme”

License: CC BY-NC 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/#

Music Creator: babuababua, Source: Freesound

"Rainy Day - Light Rain"

License: CC BY-NC 4.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

Music Creator: Nebulousflynn, Source: Freesound

"Pouring Glass of Wine from Bottle"

License: CC BY-3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Additional AFX from Freesound.org

Boulevardier of Broken Dreams - Finale Part 2 Feb 17, 2022

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And so it has come at last...the last episode of season 5. Indulge yourself in these original fics written by Grace and Claire for our 5 star reviews.

Boulevardier - Stir together 1.25 oz bourbon, 1 oz Campari, 1 oz lillet blanc, a dash of orange bitters, and a dash of sugar to taste.

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Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction. Where we pair ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd like to share? Email us at FinePairingsPodcast@gmail.com

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Additional Credits Music Creator: Kevin MacLeod Source: Free Music Archive, Incompetech.com "In Your Arms" " License: CC BY 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Luck be a (Pink) Lady - Finale Part 1 Feb 10, 2022

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Welcome to the first episode of the finale of Season 5! This week we are readying recommendations sent in by listeners, and one very special fic starring Claire and Grace.

Pink Lady: In a shaker with ice shake together 1.5 oz gin, 1 oz lemon juice, 1.5 oz pineapple juice, and 0.5 oz grenadine.

Want to read these fics for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find these fics on archiveofourown.org

Title: Courtship Ritual, Author: cupidsbow

Title: Roost, Author: almassi

Title: Harry's Revenge, Author: Anything123

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Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction. Where we pair ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd like to share? Email us at FinePairingsPodcast@gmail.com

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Additional Credits Music Creator: Kevin MacLeod Source: Free Music Archive, Incompetech.com "In Your Arms" " License: CC BY 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Only River remembers Doctor...Who? Feb 03, 2022

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Amnesia and the running joke on Doctor Who (Doctor...who?) go hand in hand. This week Grace brings fic where the Thirteenth Doctor has lost her memories, all except for one....River Song.

Join us next week for the first of 2 finale episodes to Season 5!

Aviation - In a shaker of ice combine 2 oz gin, 1/2 oz marachino liquor, 1/4 oz creme de violette, and 3/4 oz lemon juice. Shake well and strain into a glass.

Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org Title: Remember me, though I have to travel far, remember me, Author: Ineffablemurderhusbands

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Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction. Where we pair ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd like to share? Email us at FinePairingsPodcast@gmail.com

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Additional Credits Music Creator: Kevin MacLeod Source: Free Music Archive, Incompetech.com "In Your Arms" " License: CC BY 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Hundred Quid to Lovers Jan 27, 2022

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Would you kiss your crush for $100? Of course you would, that doesn't even make sense. Though maybe if your crush was your childhood friend you wouldn't be sure they felt the same way....This Arthur/Merlin fic is sure to pull the sword out of your heart of stone, bet or no bet.

Sword in the Stone Fruit: To a shaker of ice add 3 oz whiskey, 2 oz lemon juice, 2 oz apricot juice, and 1 tbsp of aquafaba. Shake until chilled and frothy, then pour into a glass with fresh ice. Garnish with apricot. Enjoy!

Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org Title: Hundred Quid, Author: supercalvin

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Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction. Where we pair ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd like to share? Email us at FinePairingsPodcast@gmail.com

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Additional Credits Music Creator: Kevin MacLeod Source: Free Music Archive, Incompetech.com "In Your Arms" " License: CC BY 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

I (Haikyuu!!) Do Jan 20, 2022

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Prepare to be overwhelmed with fluff, this episode is a 5 plus 1 fic. Which means you'll receive 5 proposals from Daishi to Suga (from the manga Haikyuu!!) for the price of one!

Cassis Orange Mai Tai: In a shaker full of ice mix together 1.5 oz white rum, 3/4 oz currant liquor, 3/4 oz orange juice,1/2 oz orgeat. Pour into a glass with fresh ice and float 1/2 oz dark rum on top.

Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org Title: I Do (Cherish You), Author: gabstar

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Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction. Where we pair ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd like to share? Email us at FinePairingsPodcast@gmail.com

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Additional Credits Music Creator: Kevin MacLeod Source: Free Music Archive, Incompetech.com "In Your Arms" " License: CC BY 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Turn the Hurt/Comfort to Eleven Jan 13, 2022

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Who knows why it took us so long to get to this fandom: Doctor Who. Grace and Claire both have a history with Doctor Who so it was only a matter of time...please enjoy this week's fic where Eleven processes some Rose Tyler based feelings in this Hurt/Comfort.

Sonic Rickey: To a cold glass add 2 oz gin and then squeeze in a half of a lime, drop used lime wedge into glass. Top with 2 oz orange and 2 oz club soda, and mix carefully. Top with ice.

Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org Title: Lamentation, Author: Vampiyaa

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Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction. Where we pair ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd like to share? Email us at FinePairingsPodcast@gmail.com

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Title(s): "In Your Arms," "Parisian," and "I Knew A Guy"
Creator: Kevin MacLeod
Source: Incompetech.com https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500042 ; https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Global_Sampler/Parisian ; https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100199
Licenses: CC BY 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ ; CC BY 4.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Additional AFX from Freesound.org

Bed Sharing in a Storm Jan 06, 2022

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The endless debate at Fine Pairings headquarters is whether "huddling for warmth" is the same concept of "bed sharing" or "only one bed". This week you be the judge as Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy cuddle up after a storm.

Mint Julep: In a glass filled with crushed ice add 2 ounces mint syrup and 2 ounces bourbon. Enjoy while cuddled in bed.

Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org Title: The Storm Before the Calm, Author: misskitka

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Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction. Where we pair ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd like to share? Email us at FinePairingsPodcast@gmail.com

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Additional Credits Music Creator: Kevin MacLeod Source: Free Music Archive, Incompetech.com "In Your Arms" " License: CC BY 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Carry On Into the New Year Dec 30, 2021

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Should auld enemies be forgot and never brought to mind? Or should you kiss them as you ring in the New Year? Simon Snow and Baz Pitch from Carry On are about to find out...

Champagne Martini: Mix together 1.5 oz sweet vermouth and 0.5 oz lemon juice in a martini glass. Pop the bubbly and top with Prosecco.

Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org Title: Midnight Sparks, Author: annabellelux

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Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction. Where we pair ships with cocktails and reading with comedy. Got fanfic you'd like to share? Email us at FinePairingsPodcast@gmail.com

Remember to follow us on Tiktok, Tumblr, and Instagram @Finepairingspodcast and on Twitter @Finepairingspod

Additional Credits Music Creator: Kevin MacLeod Source: Free Music Archive, Incompetech.com "Parisian," "I Knew a Guy," "In Your Arms" " License: CC BY 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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