Side Part Podcast

Side Part Podcast

Welcome to Side Part Podcast! šŸŽ™ļøāœØ I’m Niki—book lover, millennial mom of 3, and your new internet friend. šŸ‘‹ This podcast is like catching up with your favorite friend over coffee (in soft clothes, of course). ā˜• Whether you’re in the thick of motherhood, obsessed with fantasy novels, or just trying to make sense of adulting in this weird world—we’re in it together. 🫠 Expect honest convos, cozy vibes, bookish tangents, and zero pressure to have it all figured out. āœŒļø New episodes drop every Monday. Hit subscribe and let’s hang out. 🫶

Episodes

July 14, 2025 • 27 mins

In this episode, I’m catching you up on all the things—birth stories, postpartum, and the new vision for Side Part.


✨ Trigger Warning: I share details of my traumatic birth experience from 3:58 to 9:48, so please take care while listening. ✨


Whether you’re a fellow mom, a birth story junkie, or just here for honest conversation, I’ve got you. I also share some thoughts on Silver Elite and my relationship with reading—because...

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Come join us as we chat about A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas. There are spoilers for all three SJM Series: ToG, ACOTAR, and CC.
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September 22, 2024 • 65 mins

Come join us as we chat about motherhood, books, and everything in-between. Spoiler Warning: There are mild spoilers for ACOTAR, Crescent City, Fourth Wing, and Quicksilver.

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September 8, 2024 • 50 mins

Join Erin and me as we chat about Quicksilver! If you haven't read this book yet, we share a brief non-spoiler review at the beginning of the episode. We hope you feel like you're sitting in a book club with your closest friends.

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August 18, 2024 • 50 mins

Join us as we unpack Two Twisted Crowns (Book 2 in The Shepherd King Duology)! We provide a brief non-spoiler review of the entire duology in the first five minutes. Then, we dive straight into spoilers for the remainder of the episode. If you haven't read this series yet, watch our episode on One Dark Window. It will help you decide if this series is right for you!

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August 8, 2024 • 54 mins

Join Alexandra and me as we process through motherhood, postpartum, and finding ourselves again. Oh, and we also talk about a few of our favorite books!

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July 25, 2024 • 45 mins

Join Bex and me as we chat about ACOTAR! (SPOILER ALERT: This discussion contains spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series!)

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July 18, 2024 • 45 mins

Join us as we unpack One Dark Window! This episode is split into two parts: Non-Spoiler Chat and Spoiler Chat. If you haven't read the book yet, watch the first part of the episode to help you decide if it's right for you. We give a clear warning before discussing any spoilers, so don't worry!

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July 11, 2024 • 54 mins

If you're looking for your next fantasy read, look no further. International bestselling author, Nisha J. Tuli, has written one of my favorite fantasy series: Artefacts of Ouranos.Ā AND she is completing this series with its final book later this year: Tale of the Heart Queen. In this episode, Nisha and I dive into her writing process, recent works, and what's to come! Whether you're a fellow mom, an aspiring writer, or ...

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In this episode, Erin and I dive into her journey as a bookish shop on Instagram. We chat about everything from our love of fantasy to our love of bagels.

As two women in our thirties, we have fully embraced who we are and all it took to get to this point. We process through our respective experiences with anxiety, mental health, and the importance of undiluted belief in one’s self.

We also chat about Butcher and Blackbird, one of ...

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June 18, 2024 • 48 mins

In this episode, I chat with A.C. Hobbs about motherhood, postpartum, and her road to becoming a published author.

Her new novel, Scythe and Pen, is a fantasy thriller set in the Jazz Age. It has easily become one of my favorite reads this year. Getting to glimpse at her creative process and her ability to manage day-to-day life while still finding time to create art was inspirational.

Trigger Warning: There is discussion of birt...

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Let's chat about Book 2 in the Kingdom of Lies Series: A Kingdom This Cursed and Empty by Stacia Stark.

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May 26, 2024 • 84 mins

In this episode, Bex and I dive deep into motherhood, postpartum, healing, mental health, bookstagram and our love for ACOTAR.

Full disclosure, there are minor ACOTAR and Crescent City spoilers.

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In this episode, November J. Brown and I discuss Bookstagram tips and challenges, offering a behind-the-scenes look into our lives and how we balance life and social media.
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May 14, 2024 • 15 mins

In this episode, I discuss A Court This Cruel and Lovely by Stacia Stark. By providing my reactions and chaotic thoughts, I hope you're able to discern if this book is something you'd like to read.


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May 5, 2024 • 18 mins

Welcome to Side Part. In this episode, I discuss why I thought it was a good idea to create a podcast by covering my background and my vision for future episodes.

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