EsGAYpe From Reality | A Sunbearer Trials podcast

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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January 6, 2026 51 mins

Today we are talking about chapter 20 of the Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas.


The Patreon version of this episode contains ~11 minutes of bonus content about Rufio, board games, shower thoughts about colors, and our “what nice things have you done lately” segment, featuring weird museums, art heists, and samosas.


Here's the Rufio sticker, if you're interested


Here’s the Storygraph readalong for The Sunbearer Trials

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Listen to the full hour and 13 minute episode by joining our Patreon (or purchase just this episode if you don’t want to join!)


Next month's bonus episode will be about Legally Blonde!


theme song: Music from https://filmmusic.io

"Industrial Music Box" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)


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Today we are talking about chapter 19 of the Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas.


The Patreon version of this episode contains ~7 minutes of bonus content about fun fall activities and an adorable spider moment (which was indeed the inspiration for this sticker!)


We finally have the “Pit Bull Energy” sticker we’ve been promising! It’s holographic and everything 🤩


💝 15% off annual Patreon/sticker club membership lasts throug...

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December 21, 2025 27 mins

Listen to the full hour and 29 minute episode by joining our Patreon (or purchase just this episode if you don’t want to join!). We also have an episode covering the first half of the story, Wicked (2024).


theme song: Music from https://filmmusic.io

"Industrial Music Box" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)


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Today we are talking about chapter 18 of the Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas.


The Patreon version of this episode contains ~7 minutes of bonus content about ceramics class and a tree that helped restore our faith in humanity a bit.


Use the code GAYYULETIDE to get 15% off annual patreon/sticker club memberships - this applies to upgrades to current memberships too (I think)!


Check out all of our new merch here


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November 28, 2025 63 mins

We’re unexpectedly off this week, so as compensation please enjoy an episode about Lark’s favorite movie, Spice World! If you’ve never watched Spice World, this episode is guaranteed to inspire you to do so ✌️🇬🇧


This episode originally aired on The Gayly Planet in 2023. 


We’ve got a ton of stuff to tell you about—you can read all about it here!


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For our final week of Summer CAMP we are discussing the iconic Spic...

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Today we are talking about chapter 17 of the Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas.


The Patreon version of this episode contains ~9 minutes of bonus content about many kinds of delicious food and an epic trip to the zoo. 


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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November 5, 2025 24 mins

Listen to the full one hour and 37 minute episode by joining our Patreon (or purchase just this episode if you don’t want to join!) 


theme song: Music from https://filmmusic.io

"Industrial Music Box" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)


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Today we are talking about chapter 16 of the Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas.


The Patreon version of this episode contains ~12 minutes of bonus content about ravens, cheetahs, Pokemon, a Rufio interruption, and our “what nice things have you done lately,” segment, featuring cinnamon rolls, grilling goals, and swimming holes!


Please join our Patreon and/or sticker club! The queer arts can only exist if people fund them 🖤


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Today we are talking about chapter 15 of the Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas.


The Patreon version of this episode contains ~9 minutes of bonus content about internet comments, bird facts, capons, and our “what nice things have you done lately” segment, featuring camping, gay grocery shopping, and spooky goth stuff.


Here's the cowboy article Jessie mentioned.


It's spooky season! Check out the sale in Lark's shop 🖤


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October 7, 2025 30 mins

Listen to the full 1 hour and 44 minute episode by joining our Patreon (or purchase just this episode if you don’t want to join!)



theme song: Music from https://filmmusic.io

"Industrial Music Box" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Today we are talking about chapter 14 of the Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas.

The Patreon version of this episode contains ~7 minutes of bonus content including Avatar the Last Airbender and our “what nice thing have you done lately?” segment, featuring free leftovers, dumpster diving, air fryers, and extreme-mode touching grass.

Don’t miss our baby alebrije sticker!!

Here’s the Storygraph readalong for The Sunbearer Trials

And here’...

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September 16, 2025 54 mins

Today we are talking about chapter 13 of the Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas.


The Patreon version of this episode contains ~7 minutes of bonus content about big/little dog friendships, a jinete tiktok, and our “what nice things have you done lately?” segment, featuring libraries, craft stores, and Lucy Darling.


Check out our fantasy book recommendation roundup here!


Here’s the Storygraph readalong for The Sunbearer Trials

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September 7, 2025 26 mins

Listen to the full hour and 29 minute episode by joining our Patreon (or purchase just this episode if you don’t want to join!)



theme song: Music from https://filmmusic.io

"Industrial Music Box" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hello, and sorry this episode is so late!!! My brain has been extra uncooperative lately, but I’m doing my best. Today we are talking about chapter 12 of the Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas.


The Patreon version of this episode contains ~9 minutes of bonus content about our complex feelings about meat, well water, and our “what’s something nice that you’ve done lately?” segment, featuring crafting, vampire books, and reading com...

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August 15, 2025 67 mins

Today we are discussing Lucky Day, Chuck's newest horror novel. Don't like horror? No problem. We'll give a non-scary overview of the book to keep you in the loop. After you've listened to our take on the book, check out our interview with Chuck about the book!


Content notes/time stamps:

Bad parents/parental death: 33:58 - 38:45

Government overreach and torture: 38:45 - 42:05

Covid: 42:05 - 46:28

Animal death: 46:28 - 50:45

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August 15, 2025 62 mins

Our favorite bud Chuck Tingle is back for another interview with Hashtag Ruthless! Today we are talking with Chuck about Lucky Day, his newest horror novel. For our take on the book, check out our Lucky Day discussion episode.

Interested in our episodes on Chuck's other books? Say no more! We've covered Trans Wizard Harriet Porber and the Bad Boy Parasaurolophus and its sequel Harriet Porber and the Theater of Love, as well as Strai...

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August 11, 2025 35 mins

Listen to the full one hour and 22 minute episode by joining our Patreon (or purchase just this episode if you don’t want to join!) 

 

 

theme song: Music from https://filmmusic.io

"Industrial Music Box" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

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July 31, 2025 43 mins

Today we are talking about chapter 11 of the Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas.


The Patreon version of this episode contains ~13 minutes of bonus content, featuring the signature scent trope, beefing with crows, and our “what’s something nice that you’ve done lately?” segment, featuring foraging, tea, and bat art. 


Here’s the Storygraph readalong for The Sunbearer Trials

And here’s the one for Celestial Monsters!


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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!


Please consider joining our Patreon and/or sticker club! You can now give subscriptions as gifts as well!


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