EsGAYpe From Reality | A Sunbearer Trials podcast
EsGAYpe From Reality is a chapter-by-chapter exploration of the Sunbearer Duology by Aiden Thomas, hosted by two queer nerds with wicked senses of humor and incredible eyes for detail. Seasons 1-3 covered the Simon Snow series by Rainbow Rowell. Join us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Today we are are talking about chapter 10 of the Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas.
The Patreon version of this episode contains ~10 minutes of bonus content about Pokemon and our “what nice things have you done lately” segment, featuring Pittsburgh, boba tea, libraries, botanical gardens, koi, and squirrels!
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Today we are are talking about chapter 9 of the Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas.
The Patreon version of this episode contains ~16 minutes of bonus content about gay cartoons, gay Doctor Who, the Island of Misfit Toys, fursuits, and our “what nice things have you done lately” segment, featuring botanical gardens, fancy sausages, Lark's new tattoo, and skylights.
Here's the Audubon Society article about Avians
Here’s the St...
Today we are talking about chapter 8 of the Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas.
The Patreon version of this episode contains ~13 minutes of bonus content including several Rufio cameos (as well as a couple from Lark’s husband), what exactly a panther is, the horrors of reading non-genre fiction, and our “what nice things have you done lately?” segment, featuring the Kentucky Derby, skincare eras, and gay lifestyle haircuts.
It's Pride month! That means it's time for our annual dispensing of queer advice, for the queers, from the queers. This year we're getting playful and answering questions about things that are low stakes, silly, or weird. We figured if we need a reason for some extra giggles right now, you might too.
For legal reasons please note that we are not professional advice type people! We’re just two silly queers making a podcast. Take ...
Today we are are talking about chapter 7 of the Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas.
🌈Find our full pride lineup here!
The Patreon version of this episode contains around 13 minutes of bonus content about mineral water, Hunger Games sequels, the overabundance of books with titles like “the ____ of ____ and ____”, our weirdly strong opinions about pants, UV protective clothing, and our “what nice things have you done lately” segment, fe...
Today were are talking about chapter 6 of the Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas.
The Patreon version of this episode contains nearly 15 minutes of bonus content about the things teens can eat without feeling like trash later, baseball cards (here are the weird baseball cards Jessie mentioned), the joy of "toyetic" media, the age-inappropriate books we read as kids (11 is too young to read Stephen King!!), and our “...
Today were are talking about chapter 5 of the Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas.
The Patreon version of this episode contains a bonus brain glitch (what even are words??), extra astronomical clock content, and our “what nice things have you done lately” segment, featuring bookbinding lessons and old school computer games (specifically this one)
Here’s the Storygraph readalong for The Sunbearer Trials
And here’s the one...
Today we are talking about chapter 4 of the Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas.
The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about making and eating arepas, and a special birthday edition of our “what nice things have you done lately” segment.
Here’s the wrestler stuffed toy we talked about, and here’s the wild advert for it!
Here’s the Storygraph readalong for The Sunbearer Trials
Today we are talking about chapter 3 of the Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas.
The Patreon version of this episode contains a super long (11 minutes!!) “what nice things have you done lately” segment!
Here’s the Storygraph readalong for The Sunbearer Trials
And here’s the one for Celestial Monsters!
Please consider joining our Patreon and/or sticker club! You can now give subscriptions as gifts as well!
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Today were are talking about chapter 2 of the Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas.
The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about induction stoves, a life with less internet, and our “what nice things have you done lately” segment.
Here’s the Storygraph readalong for The Sunbearer Trials
And here’s the one for Celestial Monsters!
Please consider joining our Patreon and/or sticker club! You can now give su...
We are officially in our Sunbearer Duology era! Today were are talking about chapter one of the Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas.
The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about funding the arts, smart animals, dogs that need jobs, and our “what nice things have you done lately” segment.
Here’s the Storygraph readalong for The Sunbearer Trials
And here’s the one for Celestial Monsters!
Today we are discussing the thrilling conclusion of Any Way The Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell.
Get your tickets to our tea party and your raffle tickets here!
The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about Queer Eye and our “what nice things have you done lately” segment.
You can listen to our Snow For Christmas episode here!
Today we are discussing chapters 84-89 of Any Way The Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell.
The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about calling dibs on freaking out, Merlin media, the 10th Kingdom, spiders, and our “what nice things have you done lately” segment.
Get your tickets to our tea party and your raffle tickets here!
Submit something for Cozy Corner here!
Here’s the Storygraph...
Today we are discussing chapters 81-83 of Any Way The Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell.
The Patreon version of this episode contains our “what nice things have you been up to?” segment!
Get your tickets to our tea party and your raffle tickets here!
Please consider joining our Patreon and/or sticker club! You can now give subscriptions as gifts as well!
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Today we are discussing chapters 77, 78, and 80 of Any Way The Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell.
The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about our shared fear of cars and our “what have you been up to?” segment!
Check out our sticker sale before the end of the month!
Please consider joining our Patreon and/or sticker club! You can now give subscriptions as gifts as well!
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Welcome to our first bonus advice episode of 2025!
In this episode: Can I be pansexual if I’ve only ever had one partner? Is it possible to build resilient communities and friendships that last through difficult times? How do we build the future we want to live in? And, how do I figure out my gender when my relationship to my body is already complicated for other reasons?
And in the Patreon version o...
It’s our birthday 🥳 and we are celebrating with a delightful little episode full of love and reflection upon the past six years.
Make sure you are following us on Instagram so you can celebrate with us!
Here’s the Tingler we talked about!
Don’t miss our Muppet Treasure Island Yule bonus episode on The Gay Pirate Podcast feed 🏴☠️
Want to send us some birthday love? Here are some ways to do that—
<...Today we are discussing chapters 73, 74, 76, and 79 of Any Way The Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell.
The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about the books that traumatized us in middle school, dog grooming, spooky lake month, several pet interruptions, and our “what have you been up to?” segment!
Please consider joining our Patreon and/or sticker club! You can now give subscriptions as gifts as well!
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Today we are discussing chapters 74 and 75 (minus Agatha's parts!) of Any Way The Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell.
Next time we are reading chapters 73, the Agatha parts of 74, 76, and 79.
The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about memes, personal soundtracks, a Rufio inturruption, and our “hey, how are you?” segment!
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Today we have a bonus episode for you! We are talking about Disney’s Encanto, so get ready for ALL OF THE FEELS!!!
Content notes for this episode: this movie is about intergenerational trauma, so this episode is chock full of discussions about that. If you want to skip the heaviest bits, the politics section starts at 00:20:00 and ends at 00:42:00
Wanna watch the amazing rat telenovela tiktoks we gushed about? Find there here!
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