The Story Is

In this episode of The Story is Pod, we share our concert experience with the Backstreet Boys in Vegas, a few ideas for romance books, and we FINALLY rank our top 10 book boyfriends! And of course, we share what we're reading and what's on our TBR including Keep Me, Crash Test and Metal Slinger. Stay tuned until the end for a special announcement! Time Stamps: 0:00 Backstreets Back + our Vegas recap 12:59 Book Ideas for Romance Authors 16:44 Pop Culture News 24:53 Boy Bands and Unreal...

In this episode, Katie and Amanda share their excitement for the upcoming Backstreet Boys concert and peak millennial nostalgia. They discuss the recent 2025 Emmy nominations, share their predictions for winners, and explore the latest celebrity hard launches. Plus, our book reports and who we're adding to our favorite book boyfriend list! Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Week Recap 02:48 Backstreet Boys Anticipation 04:38 Nostalgia for the 2000s MTV era 14:55 Upcoming Movies and Zenda...

We're back with a regular episode this week! We finally deep dive into Kiss of The Basilisk by Lindsay Straube, share our thoughts on the summer of Dramione, what's on our summer tv watchlist and won't someone eat this poor woman's antipasto?! Learn more about these incredible LGBTQIA+ organizations: Time Out Youth Charlotte- ⁠https://timeoutyouth.org/⁠ The Trevor Project- ⁠https://www.thetrevorproject.org/⁠ Follow Us: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod⁠ ⁠https://www...

BREAKING NEWS FROM SJM! In this episode, Katie and Amanda discuss the latest update from one of the biggest names in romantasy, Sarah J. Maas. After dropping a nondescript video on Instagram and sharing finished “drafts” for ACOTAR 6, SJM has left fantasy romance booktok in a frenzy! Listen in as they analyze the significance of the composition notebook, timeline predictions for the new release, and speculate on upcoming books in TOG, ACOTAR, and Crescent City. ***Spoiler alert for the enti...

In episode 6 of The Story is Podcast, Katie Mitchell and Amanda Earle discuss the latest pop culture and booktok news including- The Diddy verdict and The Idaho Killer plea deal, casting book boyfriends as James Bond, 'The Wolf King' by Lauren Palphreyman and 'Kiss of the Basilisk' by Lindsay Straube. FOLLOW US- ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tropebooks...

In this episode of The Story Is, hosts Katie Mitchell and Amanda Earle sit down with USA Today bestselling author Kate Stewart! Known for the Ravenhood series- including Flock, Exodus, and Finish Line, this North Carolina local shares more about her latest novel in the Ravenhood Legacy, Severed Heart. Tune in as Kate shares the inspiration behind her most talked-about books, how she balances romance with real-life themes, and some MAJOR tea for upcoming works, including the film adaptat...

In episode 4 of The Story is Podcast, Katie Mitchell and Amanda Earle discuss the latest pop culture and booktok news including- The Karen Read verdict, The Ravenhood Series adaptation news, Aaron Taylor Johnson, and Morning Glory Milking Farm. FOLLOW US- ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub⁠ Time Sta...

In episode 3 of The Story is Podcast, Katie Mitchell and Amanda Earle discuss the latest pop culture and booktok news including- Sabrina Carpenter's new single, "Manchild", Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood, and their favorite beach reads for 2025. Time Stamps: (0:00-0:44 ) Intro (0:45-3:20) Get to know Katie and Amanda (3:21-7:33) Sabrina Carpenter new single, “Manchild” (7:34-10:32) Dakota Johnson (10:33-13:10) Wait, he's engaged? (13:11-17:39) Tiktok Hot Goss (17:40-2...