Fine Pairings

Flames Between Foes: The Rise of the Lovers

What is the core of Reylo as a pillar of Enemies to Lovers? This week, Josie highlights one of the top Kudosed EtL fics from the over 1 million words she collectively read in service of the Rebellion.

This fic was originally meant to be a PWP, and the author let it turn into a full-scale adventure! (Ain't that just the way?) Josie reads Chapter 3, and if you venture into the full fic you'll be treated to angst, slow burn, dubious consent, and explicit content.

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Cocktail Pairing: The Light Side

In a shaker add 2 ounces of vodka, .5 ounces of cognac, 1 ounce of cream of coconut, and 1 ounce of lime juice. Dry shake the ingredients before pouring and adding ice.

Serve with a shot-glass amount of equal parts cold brew and Mr. Coffee liquor, because we all have a little bit of the dark side tucked away in the depths...

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Title: Interstellar Transmissions

Author: LovelyThings and ricca_riot

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Additional Credits

"I Knew a Guy,” “In Your Arms”

Creator: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Title: “2 Hour Delay” “Beginning 3 v 2”

Creator: HoliznaCC0

Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/musi

Flames Between Foes: The Enemy Awakens

Why do we love what we hate? 

This week, Josie takes us on a journey through Reylo! We'll talk about the most popular fics, but we're not gonna talk about the moral qualms. Enjoy!

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Cocktail Pairing: The Dark Side

Mix equal parts Mr. Black cold brew coffee liqueur, espresso, and cognac; add equal parts 0.25 oz rich demerara syrup and lemon oil.

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Additional Credits

"Almost New," "Atlantean Twilight," "I Knew a Guy,” “In Your Arms,” "Magic Escape Room," "Magic Forest," "Mourning Song," "Nothing Broken," "Space X-plorers," "Thinking Music," "Vibing Over Venus" 

Creator: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

 

Title: “2 Hour Delay” “Beginning 3 v 2”

Creator: HoliznaCC0

Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/winter-lofi/2-hour-delay-1/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/gamer-soundtrack-beginnings/beginning-3-v-2/

License: CC0 1.0 Universal

Additional AFX from Freesound.org

Flames Between Foes: Origins

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to celebrate the enemies...turned lovers.

In this mini-series, we'll dive into what makes the Enemies to Lovers tag tick. From loathing to lust, literature to fic, this first episode explores the background of what makes feuds change to fondness.

Why do we love what we hate? 

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Cocktail Pairing: The Lover & The Enemy

“My love, your lover, the lover” - 1.75 oz dry gin, 0.5 oz St Germain, 0.5 oz Lillet Blanc, 1 oz grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz grapefruit simple syrup, and 1 dash of bitters

"My enemy, your enemy, the enemy" - shot of Angostura bitters

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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? Please email us at FinePairingsPodcast@gmail.com

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Additional Credits

Title: "In Your Arms,” “Canon in D Major," “Ghost Dance,” “Gioachino Rossini: Ranz des Vaches,” “J. S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No4-1 BWV1049,” “Nothing Broken,” “Night on the Docks - Sax”

• Creator: Kevin MacLeod
• Source: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500042
• https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Classical_Sampler
• https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Oddities/Nothing_Broken/
• https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Jazz_Sampler/Night_on_the_Docks_-_Sax/
• License: CC BY 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Title: tabulation I.

• Creator: oji
• Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/oji/non-edible-sounds/tabulation-i/
• License: CC0 1.0 Universal

Title: starry night

• Creator: snoozy beats
• Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/snoozy-beats/single/starry-night/
• License: CC BY 4.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Title: Seikilos Epitaph with the Lyre of Apollo

• Creator: Lina Palera (Lyre 2.0 Project player)
• Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Music_of_Ancient_Greece/An_Appreciation/01_Seikilos_Epitaph_with_the_Lyre_of_Apollo/
• License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/

Title: “Astroids,” “NPC Theme”

• Creator: HoliznaCC0
• Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/tiny-plastic-video-games-for-long-anxious-space-travel/astroids/
• https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/chiptunes/npc-theme/
• License: CC0 1.0 Universal

Title: Bach - Aria Variata, BVW. 989 - Variation No. 2

• Creator: Brendan Kinsella
• Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Brendan_Kinsella/Bachs_Aria_Variata/Bach_-_Aria_Variata_BVW_989_-_Variation_No_2/
• License: CC0 1.0 Public Domain

Title: Cinematic Duduk

• Creator: SamuelFJohanns
• Source: https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-cinematic-duduk-192901/
• License: pixel bay content license; https://pixabay.com/service/license-summary/

LightingMatch2.wav by HerbertBoland

• Source: https://freesound.org/s/29678/
• License: Attribution 4.0

Pouring Glass of Wine from Bottle by nebulousflynn

• Source: https://freesound.org/s/220303/
• License: Attribution 4.0

Pouring_Martini.aif by bhweber

• Source: https://freesound.org/s/148167/
• License: Creative Commons 0

Martini_Shaker.aif by bhweber

• Source: https://freesound.org/s/148168/
• License: Creative Commons 0

Cocktail Sounds.wav by KenRT

• Source: https://freesound.org/s/319994/
• License: Creative Commons 0

Ambiance_Bar_People_Loop_Stereo.wav by Nox_Sound

• Source: https://freesound.org/s/495522/
• License: Creative Commons 0

1600s.mp3 by outerandeventhorizon

• Source: https://freesound.org/s/488809/
• License: Creative Commons 0

Viking Calls by PoundSoundUK

• Source: https://freesound.org/s/641220/
• License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

Shakespeare "Lover and His Lass" Lute and Wood Flute by soundsandrebounds

• Source: https://freesound.org/s/769807/
• License: Creative Commons 0

Additional AFX from Freesound.org

 

 

 

 

 

Title: "In Your Arms"

• Creator: Kevin MacLeod

• Source: Incompetech.com 

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

Title: “Newsroom Theme”

• Creator: FoolBoyMedia

• Source: Freesound.org 

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

Additional AFX from Freesound.org

Dead Healthcare System: Do Not Eat

We read fanfic and we don't judge...

So this episode can be marked under RPF: Real Problematic Fanfic. Which is to say that inspiration has struck these authors straight from the headlines and we felt it was necessary to dive in. Just remember....it's fanfic until proven guilty.

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Cocktail Pairing: Penicillin

Ingredients: 2 ounces blended scotch whisky, 0.75 oz lemon juice, 0.75 oz honey simple syrup, 0.25 oz Islay single malt scotch (to float), 2-3 slices fresh ginger.

Directions: Muddle fresh ginger in the shaker and then add all ingredients except for Islay scotch; shake; double strain and float Islay on top

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Title: down in manhattan by Anon

Title: I Saw Him by Anon

Title: Denial, Delay and Deposition by Anon

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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? Please email us at FinePairingsPodcast@gmail.com

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Additional Credits

Title: "In Your Arms"

• Creator: Kevin MacLeod

• Source: Incompetech.com 

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

Title: “Newsroom Theme”

• Creator: FoolBoyMedia

• Source: Freesound.org 

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

Additional AFX from Freesound.org

Frankly my dear, I don’t write fanfic - Finale Part 2

And so we have come to the final chapter of (6 seasons and) the movie season. This week we found out that each of us could write a couple more 5 star review fanfics…

Sincerely, the Fine Pairings Club

Editor's Note: During the 3rd fic, we say the name "Elena" when it should be "Elara." Please forgive this random incorrect name usage.

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Sour Worm Cocktail - Mix together 1.5oz rum, 1.5oz blue curaçao, 6oz pineapple juice, 2oz orange juice. Add ice and sour worms to curaçao

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Featured Fics

“A Gif(t) from Above” - Notatruefan, a Good Omens texting fight

”CS-I am in this fic” - GraceFinePairingsPodcast, a Fine Pairings CSI case

“The Last Match” - madamjosefiend, a Red Queen fic

“What happens between questing parties, stays between questing parties” - Notatruefan, Astarion steals magic items back from Gale in Buldar’s Gate

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Additional Credits 

Creator: Kevin MacLeod, Source: Incompetech.com 

"In Your Arms"

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

 

Additional AFX from Freesound.org

Here's Looking at You Fics - Finale Part 1

Here we find ourselves at the first half of the finale of Season 7! This week we have the first half of our 5 Star Requested Fics. Enjoy the first half!

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Infused Twizzler Vodka Lemonade - Infuse vodka with Twizzlers by allowing Twizzlers to marinate in the vodka overnight. Mix infused vodka with lemonade and enjoy!

Junior Mint Cinnamon Hot Chocolate Shot - Make hot chocolate. Measure fireball, rumple minze, and amaretto with your heart. Enjoy!

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Featured Fics

”John Cena is a Bakudeku Shipper” - GraceFinePairingsPodcast, 

"Hand in Hand Combat" - Notatruefan, a Code Lyoko Fic with a little hand holding and kissing

"Is Anyone Out There? It's Me, Buzzy." - GraceFinePairingsPodcast, Buzzy the Epcot True Crime 

"Fixed From the Future" - Notatruefan, a Fix it fic for Season 4 Doctor Who

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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 

Creator: Kevin MacLeod, Source: Incompetech.com 

"In Your Arms"

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

 

Additional AFX from Freesound.org

Part Two for You Glen Coco

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been personally victimized by redemption arcs…

It's the last regular episode of season seven and Josie returns as host, with an update on the Mean Girls fic from episode 1!

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On Thursdays we read fan fiction (boozy version) - Mix together 1.25oz navy strength gin, 0.75 oz green chartreuse, 0.5 oz lime juice, 0.5 oz lemon basil simple syrup, 0.5 oz clementine oleo saccharum, and top with lime seltzer

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Title: Seven Times Regina George Didn't Come Out (and one time she did)

Author: DrFausty

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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 

Creator: Kevin MacLeod, Source: Incompetech.com 

"In Your Arms"

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

 

Additional AFX from Freesound.org

Barbie My Lover

It's Barbie Bitch. We're having a girls night. We're snuggling on the
couch. We're looking into each other's eyes. We're making it awkward
for your 16 year old daughter. Don't forget your rollerblades!

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Bi-Pride Barbie Cosmo - To a shaker of ice add 1.5oz vodka, 1 oz
cranberry juice cocktail, 0.75oz orange liqueur, 0.75 lime juice,
0.5oz blue curacao

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deserve. You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org!

Title: Is Your Mom In Love With Barbie? The Ten Step Guide

Author: MiracleLiho

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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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@Finepairingspodcast and X (Twitter) @Finepairingspod

Join us on our Discord page!

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Additional Credits

Creator: Kevin MacLeod, Source: Incompetech.com

"In Your Arms"

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

Additional AFX from Freesound.org

(Ma)Tricks Your Mind

Turns out Claire never understood the Matrix. So she took the blue pill and brought something fluffy instead. Trinity is going to make a sweet treat for Neo!
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Neo-vardier - Mix 8 ounces of apple cider, 4 ounces of bourbon, 2 ounces of Aperol, and 2 ounces of dry vermouth in a container with ice. Strain and serve your post-matrix cocktail.

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deserve. You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org!

Title: Choux Cher
Author: Orphan_account
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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
Title: "In Your Arms"
Creator: Kevin MacLeod
Source: Incompetech.com
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500042

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

Additional AFX from Freesound.org

Unsinkable Dreams

Is a fic still considered crack if it makes you cry? This week we
explore the ship of dreams, the Titantic. It too had dreams of it's
own, to find it's purpose, to find love. And doesn't love have a funny
way of cracking us open to our most vulnerable?
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Rose's Last Word - Mix 0.75 oz gin, 0.75 oz green chartreuse, 0.75
lime juice, 0.75 oz rose syrup. Pour into a cold glass and enjoy as
you sink into the depths of the ocean.
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deserve. You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org!
Title: A Love That Weathered Time
Author: Marvell_ousMan
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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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@Finepairingspodcast and X (Twitter) @Finepairingspod
Join us on our Discord page! 
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Additional Credits
Title: "In Your Arms"
Creator: Kevin MacLeod
Source: Incompetech.com
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500042

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

Additional AFX from Freesound.org