We return to Hogwarts for a special Christmas episode of Shiprecs. Audrey was expecting a ton of pushback for suggesting this super-dark and angsty Christmas tale, but instead she discovers that we’re all sluts for Snape and Christmas-y misery. And all Abby wants for Christmas is McGonagall fics.    Story link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/12978126/chapters/29669259

Mira’s Marvel pick is a funny and romantic Darcy Lewis/Loki fic by AnonymousMink. Notably, Darcy Lewis does it with Loki when he’s in his true (frost giant) form, and it’s actually kind of sweet. And we discover that frost giants are ribbed for her pleasure. We recorded this episode the day before the Loki Disney + show premiered, so enjoy our clueless speculation about what may be in the Loki series.  Note: This is our second Marvel pick, but our first was lost to audio issues. So if we mention Abby's pick or Loki the "Marshmallow Boy" that's why.  Story link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/18550432/chapters/43968337   Drink Pairing: Poison Apple 1/3 c. apple cider 1/3 c. cranberry juice 2 oz. fireball 1 oz. grenadine 1/4 tsp. edible gold glitter Ice Combine all ingredients in cocktail shaker, then fill shaker with ice. Shake until contents are mixed and shaker is cold, about 30 seconds. Pour into glass and serve. Up next: Little Taste of Heaven, a Zemo/Original Female Character fic by freedomatsea.  https://archiveofourown.org/works/30599684/chapters/75485813

We’re going 90s for this special halloween episode and reading a three-part Spike/Buffy story by Verity Watson. Is it acceptable for vampires to kill people? Were cargo pants ever sexy? Why is Spike/Buffy called Spuffy and not Spiffy? That last one is not a rhetorical question, I’m genuinely asking. Story link:  Part 1: Meet the Pratts: https://www.bloodshedverse.com/stories.php?go=chapters&no=7067 Part 2: Finding William Pratt: https://www.bloodshedverse.com/stories.php?go=chapters&no=7749 Part 3: Being William Pratt: https://www.bloodshedverse.com/stories.php?go=chapters&no=8396 Drink Pairing:  Bloody Rum Punch from the Spruce Eats: https://www.thespruceeats.com/donq-bloody-rum-punch-760454

In this episode we vote on the best of the eight stories we read in the Star Wars fandom. Choosing was difficult because the Star Wars fandom really knows how to get down. Audrey gets judgemental about butts. And we introduce our next fandom, Marvel! We’ll be taking a break before posting any Marvel episodes, so if you have recs for us in the Marvel fandom you can contact us as always at [email protected]. We’re looking for explicit stories over 30k words. Best Pairing Mando and the Reader, Rough Day Best Sex Scene Obi Wan and the Reader, The Locked Door Best Wing Entity (ex: wingman, wingwoman, wingdroid) The Armorer, Separate Ways Best Use of the Force Obi Wan (he knows what he did) from The Locked Door Best Cocktail Bee’s Knees, My Bounty Best use of Lube Magical Self-Lubricating Condoms from My Bounty

The ladies love this sweet, slow-burn romance between Mando and Luke Skywalker. Author PepperPrints takes extreme liberties with Star Wars sequel cannon, the future of the Jedi order and the Mandalorians, and we eat it uuuuuup! And Audrey does some bitching about the sequel trilogy in this one so for the record: Reylo for life!!!   Drink Pairing: Yerba Mate Whiskey Toddy Song Pairing: Into You by TC Superstar

In this Obi-Wan Kenobi/reader insert fic, the Force finally reaches its full sexual potential. Also, Obi-Wan gives the hottest goddamn apology ever. We were straight-up discombobulated by the sex in this story and had to edit about 45 minutes of girlish tittering out of this episode.  GuardianAngelCas, if you ever need an organ or something, hit us up. Can’t vouch for the livers but I’m sure some of us at least have some decent kidneys.  Story Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/23492674/chapters/57265633#workskin Drink Pairing:  Jedi Temple (aka Shirley Temple) Ingredients  1/2 ounce grenadine 1/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed 5 ounces ginger ale or Lemon lime soda or Ginger Syrup and soda water Optional Garnish: 2 Good cocktail cherries (Luxardo or Fabbri) 1.5 oz of Gin, Vodka or light rum Combine the grenadine and lime juice to a Collins glass with cubed ice. Top with your soda of choice and gently stir to combine. Garnish with two skewered cocktail cherries. Song Pairing: Don’t Stand So Close To Me by The Police

Kylie’s second pick pairs Boba Fett with an original male character, Ado Janic. Can Boba have a functional romantic relationship? Does anyone actually have sex with the sex robot? How many ways can we pronounce “Ado”? Tune in to find out! Story Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/9416222/chapters/21315410 Drink Pairing:  Bees Knees Ingredients  2 ounces Gin 3/4 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice (There are variations that are just made with Lemon Juice) 2/4 ounce Fresh Orange Juice ⅓ ounce Honey Syrup* To make the honey syrup: In a container, combine equal parts honey and hot water and stir until completely mixed. Use immediately or store and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake until a frost forms on the shaker. Strain into a coup glass Song Pairing:  The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game Although the version we really want is not on Spotify, it is the Massive Attack version (i.e. the one from the Batman Forever soundtrack dear god I’m old)

We have a ton of fun with this crack-ish Reylo fic, in which Kylo Ren moonlights as a romance author and Rey can't get enough of his books. Emo author Kylo Ren doodling "Rey" and hearts into his  glittery notebook during First Order meetings is an image that will stick with us unto the grave.  Story link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/19181209/chapters/45594586 Drink Pairing:  Blue Hawaiian Ingredients  1 1/2 ounces light rum 3/4 ounce blue curaçao 2 ounces pineapple juice 3/4 ounce cream of coconut 1/2 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed Optional Garnish: pineapple wedge Garnish: cherry Garnish: cocktail umbrella Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake until a frost forms on the shaker. Strain into a hurricane glass. Garnish as you will. Song Pairing: My Only Friend by Phantogram Up next: My Bounty by typoking1107 https://archiveofourown.org/works/9416222/chapters/21315410

Mira’s latest pick is a Mando/reader insert. It also happens to have the most serious subject matter we’ve ever tackled on the show, as the reader character is deeply traumatized. We are varying degrees of not ready for that. And one of us is apparently a sociopath. Guess which one!  Story link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/21889465/chapters/52246873 Drink Pairing:  White Russian Ingredients  2 ounces vodka 1 ounce Kahlúa 1 splash heavy cream Add the vodka and Kahlúa to a rocks glass filled with ice. Song Pairing: How to Disappear Completely by Radiohead Up next: "The Rebel’s Secret Passion" by B.S. Kysses, a Reylo crackfic by andabatae https://archiveofourown.org/works/19181209/chapters/45594586

Abby's first Star Wars pick is the freaky Reylo force shit we’ve been waiting for. Audrey is torn between love for Reylo and hatred for the sequel trilogy; we are delighted that this story is chock-full of badass women on both the Resistance and First Order sides; and we all marvel at Adam Driver’s glorious hair.  Story link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/5454443/chapters/12608978 Drink Pairing:  Pink Squirrel Ingredients 1 oz crème de noyaux 1 oz white crème de cacao 2 oz cream 3 Good cocktail cherries (Luxardo or Fabbri) 1/4 tsp of fernet Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake until a frost forms on the shaker. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a cocktail cherry. Up next: Working Girl, a Mandolorian/the Reader fic by FistfulofDollars https://archiveofourown.org/works/21889465/chapters/52246873