Episodes

2 days ago
Interview with Tess Sharpe
2 days ago
2 days ago
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and author Tess Sharpe talk about sense memory, vintage recipes, the value of literature, being caught in cycles, invasive blackberries, making Millie Bobby Brown's life easier, and favorite fonts.

2 days ago
2 days ago
“But if you don't change something ... it's not going to change.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about an array of Sharpies, slappin’ a bitch, mmmmm pretzels, and 6 healthy relationships (and one that isn't) in their discussion of 6 Times We Almost Kissed (And One Time We Did) by Tess Sharpe, featuring the author for Would You Rather.

Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
The Raven King
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
"Let it be thus, or whatever."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about their favorite lovable asshole, the 300 Fox Way sitcom and a goth in the pantry in their discussion of The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater.

Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Garlic and the Vampire
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
"But how do we know for sure that vampires don’t like garlic?"
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about crisp and refreshing vampire tropes, emoting vegetables, and apologies for their rumbling tummies in their discussion of Garlic and the Vampire by Bree Paulsen.

Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Heartstopper Volume 4
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
“Love can’t cure mental illness.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and Superfan Drew talk about being lost in translation, a superfluity of nuns, Dragon Ball Z, and a shot of vinegar in their discussion of Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman.

Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
New Moon
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023

Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Blue Lily, Lily Blue
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
"It's very rude to keep a woman bound for any more than two or three or seven generations."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about pantsless cheese threatening situations, sexy spelunking, time-space fuckery, and the proper way to make tea in their discussion of Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater.

Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Patricia Wants to Cuddle
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
“This is what happens when you try to fight an eight-foot-tall mythical beast.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about their socks, fiery vaginas, wistful ennui, and respecting body autonomy, in their discussion of Patricia Wants to Cuddle by Samantha Allen.

Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Heartstopper Volume 3
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
“I was just saying that Charlie’s crush on you was really extreme... It was, like, Twilight levels of pining.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and Superfan Drew talk about shady alcohol deals in the alcove next to the vending machine, being made of 80% fanfiction and 40% Twilight, Jared Leto’s Joker origin story (a stale croissant dipped in cheap vodka), “You're like my own personal brand of croissant” and shitbags everywhere in their discussion of Heartstopper Volume 3 by Alice Oseman.

Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Twilight
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
"It's twilight," Edward murmured.
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a smokin' hot open sleeveless button down shirt, being a victim of weather stereotyping, and how much they like-like this book in their discussion of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer.