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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May 8, 2025 39 mins

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...

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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


And he...

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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...

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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!

 

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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!


Here’s the Storygraph readalong for The Sunbearer Tri...

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February 13, 2025 37 mins

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...

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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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January 17, 2025 48 mins

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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January 13, 2025 37 mins

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...

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January 1, 2025 34 mins

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—

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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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November 5, 2024 70 mins

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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October 24, 2024 55 mins

Today we are discussing chapters 70-72 of Any Way The Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell.

 

The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about “light as a feather” and protest tactics (related, we promise!), Indiana, and our “hey, how are you?” segment!

 

If you want to hear us have a complicated discussion about the upcoming US election, head to our instagram.

 

Check out our new Throne Wishlist!

 

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Today we are discussing chapters 64 AND 66-69 of Any Way The Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell.

The Patreon version of this episode contains 10+ minutes of bonus content about shoes, The Magicians, bowling, and our “hey, how are you?” segment!

We have new merch, including watford goat magnets and pins!

Follow us on Instagram for memes and updates.

Find all of our shows and information about everything we do on our website, hashtagruthless.c...

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September 27, 2024 53 mins

Today we are discussing chapters 62 and 63 of Any Way The Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell.

The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about why you shouldn’t touch wild animals, a couple interruptions, and our “hey, how are you?” segment.

We have new merch, including watford goat magnets and pins!

Follow us on Instagram for memes and updates.

Find all of our shows and information about everything we do on our website, has...

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Today we are discussing chapters 59 and 61 of Any Way The Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell.

The Patreon version of this episode contains our bonus “hey, how are you?” segment.

We have new merch, including watford goat magnets and pins!

Follow us on Instagram for memes and updates—this week will be a meme fest over there!!!

Find all of our shows and information about everything we do on our website, hashtagruthless.com

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Today we are discussing chapters 56-58 + 60 of Any Way The Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell.

The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about Star Trek: Prodigy, Star Wars The Acolyte, and banning cishet white dudes from media, plus our new pre-episode check in!

Curious about IKEA’s nonprofit situation? Here’s the deets!

Find all of our shows and information about everything we do on our website, hashtagruthless.com

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Today we are discussing chapters 54-55 of Any Way The Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell!

The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about our candy preferences, Madonna’s brother’s memoir, and our new pre-episode check in!

Find all of our shows and information about everything we do on our website, hashtagruthless.com

Help keep this show on the air by joining our Patreon today!

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