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Hosted by Nikki & Stephanie · arts · EN · 66 episodes
Swords and Swoons is your go-to podcast for all things fantasy romance! Join us your hosts, Nikki and Stephanie, as we dive deep into the magical worlds, swoon-worthy characters, and epic love stories that have taken over BookTok. Expect passionate debates, spicy book recommendations, and a sprinkle of chaos as we break down these stories we all know and love.
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Signup to Generate a PitchSwords and Swoons is your go-to podcast for all things fantasy romance! Join us your hosts, Nikki and Stephanie, as we dive deep into the magical worlds, swoon-worthy characters, and epic love stories that have taken over BookTok. Expect passionate debates, spicy book recommendations, and a sprinkle of chaos as we break down these stories we all know and love.
Swords and Swoons is hosted by Nikki & Stephanie. The show has published 66 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "S2E30 - Threshing Day: Dragons, Daddy Issues & Conspiracy Theories" (16 October 2026, 108 minutes), "S2E28 Kingdom of Ash - Part 2 Deep Dive" (6 October 2026, 56 minutes), and "S2E27 Kingdom of Ash - Part 1 Deep Dive" (1 October 2026, 78 minutes).
Swords and Swoons publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 64 minutes across 66 episodes.
Booking probability for Swords and Swoons is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Swords and Swoons requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Swords and Swoons's contact route on record: verified email.
Nikki & Stephanie hosts Swords and Swoons, an arts show with 66 episodes published.
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Episode #30
This week on Swords & Swoons , we're diving into Rebecca Yarros's Threshing Day , the newest addition to The Empyrean series! We're getting inside the minds of our favorite riders as they bond their dragons, uncovering...
Episode #28
In Part Two of our reread, covering Chapters 41–80 , the war intensifies as Aelin and her allies race toward Terrasen. We’re talking Manon claiming her crown, the Flame of War, Aelin unleashing her power at Anielle...
Episode #27
We’ve made it to Kingdom of Ash … and the emotional damage starts IMMEDIATELY. ⚔️ In Part One of our reread, we’re covering the Prologue through Chapter 40 as Aelin fights to survive Maeve and Cairn, Rowan refuses to...
Episode #26
We survived the tandem read! ⚔️ In this episode, we finish Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn —and the emotional damage is REAL. We’re diving into massive revelations about the Lock and the Valg , long-awaited romances...
Episode #25
⚔️ Two books. Two continents. One massive war brewing. Welcome to the tandem read! In this episode of Swords & Swoons , we officially kick off our Empire of Storms + Tower of Dawn tandem reread , covering through...
Episode #24
We’ve made it to the FINAL part of our Queen of Shadows deep dive , and Sarah J. Maas is absolutely not letting us leave quietly. We’re breaking down our favorite moments, biggest reveals, character arcs, swoons...
Episode #23
Part Two of our Queen of Shadows reread , covering Chapters 31–60 , and this section is absolutely STACKED. Aelin is playing one dangerous game after another in Rifthold as she finally moves against Arobynn, Rowan and...
Episode #22
We’re officially back in Rifthold for Part One of our Queen of Shadows reread , covering Chapters 1–30 ! Aelin has returned to Adarlan with one goal: take back everything that was stolen from her. We’re talking about...
Swords and Swoons
In this episode of Swords & Swoons , we're are doing a FULL SPOILER deep dive into Heir of Prophecy by Analeigh Sbrana ! We're breaking down Audra's journey from overworked innkeeper's daughter to unwilling student at a...
Episode #20
We have officially welcomed our very first author guest to the podcast! In this extra-special episode of Swords & Swoons , we're joined by author Analeigh Sbrana to talk all about her newest release, Heir of Prophecy...
Episode #19
In this episode of Swords & Swoons , we're diving into Part 2 of Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas, and the pressure is mounting for every one of our favorite characters. Aelin's training under Rowan is anything but easy as...
Episode #18
The world of Throne of Glass just got a whole lot bigger. In Part One of our Heir of Fire deep dive, we're following three storylines across three very different corners of Erilea as Sarah J. Maas begins expanding the...
Episode #17
Before there was Endovier. Before the Glass Castle. Before the King's Champion. There was The Assassin's Blade. In this episode, we're diving into all five novellas that shaped Celaena Sardothien long before the events...
Episode #16
The truth is finally revealed... and nothing in the Throne of Glass series will ever be the same. In the epic conclusion to our Crown of Midnight reread, we're breaking down the second half of the book, where grief...
Episode #15
Our journey through the Maasverse continues as we dive into Part One of Crown of Midnight , and if you thought Throne of Glass was just setting the stage, think again. In this episode, we're breaking down the opening...
Episode #14
The Champion's Competition is heating up, bodies are piling up, and there is definitely something evil lurking beneath the Glass Castle. In Part 2 of our Throne of Glass reread, we're covering Chapters 28–55 and diving...
Episode #13
Our Maasverse reread officially begins! In anticipation of the next ACOTAR release, we're heading all the way back to where it all began: Throne of Glass . I n Part One of our deep dive, we're covering Chapters 1–27 and...
Episode #12
The drinks are poured, the opinions are flowing, and the side-eyes are fully activated. In this episode, we're putting the deep dives and chapter breakdowns aside for a good old-fashioned bookish vent session. Join us...
Episode #11
<p><b>We’ve reached the end of The Rites of the Starling and we have a lot to say.</b></p><p></p><p>In this final installment of our deep dive, we’re breaking down the explosive conclusion, the reveals we didn’t see...
Episode #10
<p>This week, we’re diving into the next section of The Rites of the Starling, and everything we thought we knew is starting to shift. </p><p></p><p>In this episode, we break down both timelines, following Odessa as she...
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