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Behind the Pod | ACOTAR Book 2: How Many Red Flags Before It's Not Romantic?

This week on Behind the Pod, we're still emotionally recovering from A Court of Mist and Fury, so naturally we decided to do what any reasonable adults would do: debate whether our favorite fantasy book boyfriends are romantic heroes or walking red flags. In this bonus episode, we put the men of ACOTAR on trial. Would you trust a man who disappears for days without explanation? Is "I did it for your own good" ever acceptable? Is jealousy hot or just exhausting? And perhaps most importantly: are giant bat wings actually attractive, or have fantasy books completely broken our brains? We also tackle some of the biggest questions from our ACOTAR discussion: * Is Tamlin toxic, or just catastrophically bad at communication? * Does Rhysand get a pass for the things he did Under the Mountain? * Which ACOTAR behaviors are hot in booksbut immediate red flags in real life? * Are we Team Azriel or Team Cassian? * Which court would we actually choose to live in? * Who should play these characters if ACOTAR ever makes it to the screen? Plus, we play a chaotic round of Red Flag or Hot Take, where we discover that many of the things we love in fantasy romance would have us calling our therapist, our best friend, and possibly law enforcement if they happened in real life. We also discuss our dream ACOTAR casting choices, debate whether unknown actors would be better than Hollywood stars and continue our ongoing mission to determine whether we're attracted to fictional men—or just fictional emotional intelligence. If you've ever defended a problematic book boyfriend, argued over Team Rhys versus Team Tamlin, or spent entirely too much time imagining life in Velaris, this episode is for you. New episodes every Wednesday. Bonus episodes every Friday. Think Tamlin gets too much hate? Convinced Rhysand could get away with almost anything? Have strong opinions about Azriel, Cassian, mates, magic, or bat wings? We want to hear them.Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at @TwoGirlsOneHaircut,visithttp://www.twogirlsonehaircut.comand join the conversation. Don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast—it helps us grow and reassures our families that spending hours debating fictional faeries is a perfectly reasonable use of our time.

ACOTAR Book 2: A Court of Mist and Fury | The Voice of Tamlin Called Us Out

* This week we're diving into ACOTAR Book 2:A Court of Mist and Fury (ACOMAF)by Sarah J. Maas, and somewhere along the way we accidentally got into a debate with the actual voice actor for Tamlin...No, seriously. After posting our very strong opinions about Tamlin on TikTok, we got a message from the man who voices him, Henry Kramer, asking a simple question: "What exactly was Tamlin supposed to do Under the Mountain?" And just like that, our ACOTAR obsession reached a whole new level!! In this episode, we break down everything that happens in ACOTAR Book 2, from Feyre's trauma and Tamlin's increasingly controlling behavior to Rhysand's House of Wind, theCourt of Nightmares, Velaris, the Suriel's legendary tea-spilling abilities, and one of the most iconic reveals in the entire series.But we're not just recapping the book—we're arguing with it. We're discussing: * Why we hate Tamlin but have a crush Henry Kramer * How Jessie likes to set a mood prior to kicking off on a topic * Why Chapter 54 deserves way more attention than Chapter 55 * Whether Feyre is a heroine... or occasionally the most frustrating person in Prythian * Why Rhysand might be playing an entirely different game than everyone else * The Court of Nightmares scene that had us kicking our feet and losing our minds * Why we're suddenly questioning everything we thought we knew about Book 1 * The Suriel continuing to be the biggest gossip in fantasy literature * And why you may have heard Jessie and Kiki screaming “save your mate” all the way from the comfort of your own home. Plus, hear how Producer Binkie handles himself while trying to pronounce all of the made up words from our ACOTAR-themed round of This or That, including flying versus winnowing, subtle magic versus raw power, Weaver's Cottage versus the Bone Carver, and the ultimate debate: Team Rhysand or Team Tamlin. By the end of this episode, we've gone from casually reading fantasy books to fully relocating to the Night Court, decorating our imaginary House of Wind apartments, and accepting that Sarah J. Maas may have permanently altered our brain chemistry. Whether you're a longtime member of BookTok, deep in your Sarah J. Maas era, or just wondering why two grown women are arguing about fictional faeries for over an hour, this episode is for you. So, light your candles, grab your Tamlin's Tears tumbler, settle in, and join us for our complete ACOMAF meltdown. New episodes every Wednesday. Bonus episodes every Friday.Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at @TwoGirlsOneHaircut, visitwww.twogirlsonehaircut.com [http://visitwww.twogirlsonehaircut.com], and join the conversation. Don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast—it helps us grow and proves to our family that talking about nonsense on the internet is, in fact, a legitimate hobby.

Behind the Pod: Disney Secrets, Lifeguard Drama & Chub Rub at the Happiest Place on Earth

Before there was a podcast, there were summer jobs... and apparently Jessie had all of them.  This week on Behind the Pod, the sisters take a detour from vacation true crime and dive into Jessie’s impressive resume of vacation-themed jobs, including lifeguard, Disney Cast Member, Disney Store employee, and professional scooper of ice cream in South Florida.  Along the way, you'll learn:  * Why Disney allegedly refuses to let you die on property  * The tragic alligator attack that changed Disney safety policies  * Jessica's lifeguard stories (including the day a drowning happened)  * Why Floridians fear lakes more than sharks  * The infamous glass bathroom at the ice cream shop  * Retail trauma, denim walls, and Plush Mountain  * The Disney uniform malfunction that left Jessica unexpectedly "ventilated" while driving around the park  The conversation somehow also includes Disney conspiracy theories, vacation planning, Gap folding techniques, shark conservation, weather forecasting for lifeguards, and why Kiki still believes Disney World might be the perfect vacation.  If you've ever worked a weird summer job, survived retail, folded jeans for minimum wage, or dreamed of working at Disney, this one's for you. Because sometimes the real vacation horror story isn't getting murdered on vacation—it's realizing you've spent three hours reorganizing stuffed animals on Plush Mountain.   Follow us for more sister chaos on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube at @TwoGirlsOneHaircut. Visit https://www.twogirlsonehaircut.com [https://www.twogirlsonehaircut.com] for episodes, updates, bonus content, and all the random topics that somehow become podcast episodes. If you're enjoying the show, be sure to follow, rate, and review—it helps other people find our little corner of the internet and fuels our completely reasonable Disney vacation planning.

Death on Vacation: Madeleine McCann, Amy Bradley & Vacation Nightmares

What starts as a relaxing beach vacation quickly turns into a full-blown true crime spiral.  This week on Two Girls, One Haircut, Jessie and Kiki ask an important question: How do people ever go on vacation without assuming someone is going to die? While most people spend their trips sipping cocktails and collecting souvenirs, these sisters spend theirs watching documentaries about disappearances, kidnappings, suspicious husbands, and people who mysteriously vanish while on vacation.  From the heartbreaking disappearance of Madeleine McCann to the ongoing mystery of Amy Bradley, the sisters dive into some of the most haunting travel-related true crime cases ever covered. Along the way, they discuss the Gabby Petito case, creepy hotel experiences, travel safety, rip currents, scuba diving mishaps, and why Kiki is convinced her husband will choke on a hot dog the second she leaves town.  Also discussed:  * The irrational fears that live rent-free in our heads  * The most suspicious clue if we disappeared on vacation  * Why we'd choose a shark before a strange man  * AirTags, shared locations, and travel paranoia  * Why Kiki checks hotel rooms like she's in a horror movie  * The legend of "Half Moons" and the hot dog incident that changed everything  If you've ever watched a true crime documentary in your hotel room, checked the closet before bed, or immediately assumed the husband did it, this episode is for you.  Because nothing says "vacation mode" quite like sunscreen, ocean views, and an unsolved disappearance. New episodes every Wednesday. Bonus episodes every Friday.  Think the husband did it? Have a vacation nightmare story? Convinced you're secretly Madeleine McCann? We want to hear from you. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube at @TwoGirlsOneHaircut, visit https://www.twogirlsonehaircut.com/ [https://www.twogirlsonehaircut.com/] and join the conversation. Don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast—it helps us grow and gives us something to brag about at family gatherings.

Behind the Pod: Oprah, Ghost Signals & The Mystery Beach Couple

Not every vacation story makes it into the main episode... and honestly, some of the weirdest ones end up here. In this week's Behind the Pod, Jessie and Kiki continue unpacking their beach vacation experience, including the strange encounters, random observations, and absolutely unnecessary rabbit holes that somehow became the highlight of the trip. From revisiting Josh's alien episodes and talking about EVP (electronic voice phenomenon) recordings to debating the relationship status of a mysterious vacation couple they couldn't stop analyzing, this episode is packed with the kind of conversations that happen when two sisters spend too much time together and not enough time filtering their thoughts. The sisters also discuss: * Re-listening to the podcast during the drive home * Theories about paranormal communication and ghost stories * The unexpected visitors who showed up at the beach house * Running into the same people over and over again on vacation * When your in-laws friends pop over for a meet and greet * Why people-watching may be the ultimate vacation activity * What it means to embrace your "16-year-old self" as an adult Along the way, they dive into everything from Oprah potentially buying movie rights to a Georgia author's work, to whether vacation strangers are secretly living out their own White Lotus storyline. If you've ever spent an entire vacation creating elaborate backstories for random people you saw exactly three times, congratulations—you are our people. This episode is equal parts travel stories, sister banter, conspiracy theories, vacation observations, and complete nonsense. Whether you're here for the weird stories, the vacation gossip, or the ongoing saga of Jessie and Kiki overanalyzing absolutely everything, we've got you covered. New full episodes every Wednesday. New Behind the Pod episodes every Friday.