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About this Podcast:

Two foul mouth book baddies, 1 podcast and zero filter. We break down the stories taking over your feed-from viral #BookTok to bestselling books-one hot take at a time. New episodes weekly, because therapy is expensive.

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Booking probability

34%

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Selective

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What is The Story Is about?

Two foul mouth book baddies, 1 podcast and zero filter. We break down the stories taking over your feed-from viral to bestselling books-one hot take at a time. New episodes weekly, because therapy is expensive.

What has The Story Is covered recently?

Recent episodes include "A Court of Silver Flames Recap Part 2" (23 October 2026, 75 minutes), "A Court of Silver Flames Recap Part 1" (17 October 2026, 76 minutes), and "How to Manifest Harry Styles" (13 October 2026, 67 minutes).

How often does The Story Is publish?

The Story Is publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 67 minutes across 120 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Story Is?

Booking probability for The Story Is is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Story Is requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Story Is's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Story Is?

The strongest fits for The Story Is are News, Magazine & Book Publishing. The Story Is has an arts audience.

About the host

The Story Is is an arts podcast with 120 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #15

    A Court of Silver Flames Recap Part 2

    Oct 23, 20261h 15mS2

    The time has finally come!!! Our final recap of ACOTAR to prepare for book 6 in October 27th! This week we're sharing a plot summary of book 5 A Court of Silver Flames chapter 40-end. Keep sharing your theories below...

  • Episode #14

    A Court of Silver Flames Recap Part 1

    Oct 17, 20261h 16mS2

    Hi SIPers! We're ready to dive into all things ACOTAR to prepare for book 6 in October! This week we're sharing a plot summary of book 5 A Court of Silver Flames chapter 1-40. It's the largest book of the series so far...

  • Episode #13

    How to Manifest Harry Styles

    Oct 13, 20261h 7mS2

    Happy Tuesday, SIPers! We’re sharing how we’re 1 degree removed from Harry Styles, our lottery dreams, and the latest in romance book news this week. PLUS, our current TBR! Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (0:08) pupdates and...

  • Episode #12

    A Court of Frost and Starlight Recap

    Oct 9, 202657 minS2

    Hi SIPers! We're ready to dive into all things ACOTAR to prepare for book 6 in October! This week we're sharing a plot summary of book 3.5, A Court of Frost and Starlight. It’s a novella but has a lot of juicy tidbits...

  • Episode #11

    It Was Rare, I Was There | Threshing Day Pt. 2

    Oct 6, 20261h 23mS2

    Happy Tuesday, SIPers! We’re giving our thoughts on Threshing Day post-read, breaking down the RARE romance book event fiasco on threads, and meeting Lindsay Straube! Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (0:08) Recap of our events...

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  • Episode #10

    ACOWAR | Book 3 Recap

    Oct 2, 20261h 22mS2

    Hi SIPers! We're ready to dive into all things ACOTAR to prepare for book 6 in October! This week we're sharing a plot summary of book 3, A Court of Wings and Ruin. All of our recaps will be high level overviews and...

  • Episode #9

    Happy Threshing Day

    Sep 29, 202654 minS2

    Hi SIPers! We're chatting about Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros on Pub Day, Taylor at the VMAs and the Showgirl encore, sports and more! P.S. Yes, this was late because Tomi didn’t get back from her trip in time. (It’s...

  • Episode #8

    ACOMAF Recap | Everything you need to know

    Sep 25, 20261h 30mS2

    Hi SIPers! We're ready to dive into all things A Court of Mist and Fury to prepare for book 6 in October! This week we're sharing a plot summary of book 2, ACOMAF. All of our recaps will be high level overviews and have...

  • Episode #7

    Plot Twist...There's Book Drama

    Sep 22, 20261h 2mS2

    Happy Tuesday, SIPers! We’re back from Harry Styles in NYC and fresh from a Penn Cole event to chat everything happening in book world! Adaptation news, new releases, and the Plot Twist trademark drama. Time Stamps...

  • Episode #6

    Fall Romance Book Recs for 2026

    Sep 15, 202651 minS2

    Happy Tuesday, SIPers! We are back to chat the biggest news in Romance Book world this week including Threshing Day and ACOTAR 6 leaks, new releases, and what we’re reading! Plus, we’re sharing what’s on our fall 2026...

  • Episode #5

    ACOTAR Recap | Summary, Theories, and SJM Crossover

    Sep 11, 20261h 10mS2

    Hi SIPers! We're ready to dive into all things ACOTAR to prepare for book 6 in October! This week we're sharing a plot summary of book 1, A Court of Thorns and Roses. All of our recaps will be high level overviews and...

  • Episode #4

    'Tis The Season for Romantasy

    Sep 8, 202659 minS2

    Hi SIPers! We're here with your regularly scheduled Tuesday edition of The Story Is Podcast with Katie Mitchell and Amanda Earle. Our mics work AND we're talking about books for the entire episode?! We are soooooooo...

  • Episode #3

    RIP Dolly, Daisy Chain Music Festival, and Scamming Football Players

    Sep 4, 202629 minS2

    Surprise! Back with a mini episode! Ok in all honesty I (Producer Tomi) forgot to put this before the Maggie Gates episode on Tuesday. Whoops! So please enjoy our pop culture weekly updates episode a few days late. Time...

  • Episode #2

    Maggie Gates: Blue Jean Summer, Cowboy Butts, and Bojangles Chicken

    Sep 1, 202646 minS2

    Hi SIPers! We're back with a VERY special guest this week. Today we have USA-today bestselling author, Maggie Gates on the podcast! A North Carolina-local, Maggie is known for her cowboy romance series, The Griffin...

  • Episode #1

    Our ACOTAR 6 Breakdown | Cover Reveal, Titles, and Easter Eggs

    Aug 25, 20261h 11mS2

    Chatting about the largest book news in the romance space, Sarah J Maas’ latest books in the ACOTAR series: A Court of Splintered Harmony and A Court of Forgotten Melody! We had technical difficulties with Katie’s...

  • Episode #105

    Zodiac Academy Book 9: Restless Sky | Our Final Thoughts

    Aug 21, 20261h 30mS1

    PART 3! This is our FINAL recap of Book 9, Restless Sky by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti, and thus our final Zodiac Recap! This episode covers chapters 52-119. Apologies for the lack of time stamps. We started...

  • Episode #104

    Puppy Love, Heated Rivalry S2, and Deep End News

    Aug 11, 202658 minS1

    We are back with our bookish pop culture recap on The Story Is Podcast! We had technical difficulties with Katie’s microphone so we apologize for the audio issues! (0:08) intro (1:00) new puppy bliss (12:44) House of...

  • Episode #103

    Zodiac Academy Book 9: Restless Sky Chapter 24-51

    Aug 7, 20261h 19mS1

    PART 2! We’re finishing our recap journey with Book 9, Restless Sky by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. This episode covers chapters 24-51 and NEXT week we’ll cover the last 1/3 of the book!!! Can you believe it...

  • Episode #102

    Yearning for Wicker Men

    Aug 4, 20261h 13mS1

    A tisket, a tasket, we can’t stop talking about baskets. Welcome back to The Story Is Podcast! Of course, we had to talk about everyone’s new favorite trailer, Wicker. Also sharing our recap of meeting HM Wolfe, author...

  • Episode #101

    Zodiac Academy Book 9: Restless Sky (Chapter 1-23)

    Jul 31, 20261h 16mS1

    WE’VE MADE IT TO THE FINAL BOOK OF ZODIAC ACADEMY!! We’re finishing our recap journey with Book 9, Restless Sky by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. This episode covers chapters 1-23 and NEXT week we’ll cover...

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