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Avorie & Xavier Harleston

Think-y, spicy, sometimes unhinged. Your favorite Romantasy Theorists decode the Fourth Wing epigraphs 8 minutes at a time. Because this community knows there's more than one way to enjoy Romantasy.

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S2 · E39
Today · 8 min
Iron Flame Chapter 39: The one that’s all dried up
Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod! SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 39 of Iron Flame. The blood of life of the six and the one combined and set the stone ablaze in an iron rain. —The Journal of Warrick of Luceras —Translated by Cadet Violet Sorrengail Theories we touch on in this episode: Xaden won’t bleed in Book 4 What Ridoc Didn’t Do Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes. Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!
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S2 · E38
Thursday · 8 min
Iron Flame Chapter 38: The one with the translation lens
Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod! SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 38 of Iron Flame. With all we’ve sacrificed for this kingdom, we’d better be able to defend it. —The Journal of Warrick of Luceras —Translated by Cadet Violet Sorrengail Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes. Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!
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S3 · E12
Tuesday · 18 min
Bonus Episode: Heat of the Everflame by Penn Cole in 75 Sentences
Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ–The Podcast! In this episode, we are re-capping Heat of the Everflame by Penn Cole in 75 sentences–one for each chapter. Whether you want to re-live the highlights or refresh your memory before the release of Burn of the Everflame, everything you need to know is right here in 18 minutes! Check out the Spark of the Everflame in 34 Sentences and Glow of the Everflame in 46 Sentences, and stay tuned for a special interview with Penn Cole featuring all the Burn of the Everflame spoilers coming on release day, September 8, 2026! Don’t forget to join us on Instagram for our Burn of the Everflame Book Club with Avorie! Discussion starts September 15! Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!
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S3 · E11
Tuesday · 12 min
Bonus Episode: Glow of the Everflame by Penn Cole in 46 Sentences
Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ–The Podcast! In this episode, we are re-capping Glow of the Everflame by Penn Cole in 46 sentences–one for each chapter. Whether you want to re-live the highlights or refresh your memory before the release of Burn of the Everflame, everything you need to know is right here in 13 minutes! Check out the Spark of the Everflame in 34 Sentences and stay tuned for a chapter-by-chapter summary of Heat of the Everflame and a special interview with Penn Cole featuring all the Burn of the Everflame spoilers coming on release day, September 8, 2026! Don’t forget to join us on Instagram for our Burn of the Everflame Book Club with Avorie! Discussion starts September 15! Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!
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S3 · E10
Tuesday · 8 min
Bonus Episode: Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole in 34 Sentences
Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ–The Podcast! In this episode, we are re-capping Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole in 34 sentences–one for each chapter. Whether you want to re-live the highlights or refresh your memory before the release of Burn of the Everflame, everything you need to know is right here in 8 minutes! Stay tuned for chapter-by-chapter summaries of Glow and Heat of the Everflame and a special interview with Penn Cole featuring all the Burn of the Everflame spoilers coming on release day, September 8, 2026! Don’t forget to join us on Instagram for our Burn of the Everflame Book Club with Avorie! Discussion starts September 15! Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!
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S2 · E37
August 30 · 7 min
Iron Flame Chapter 37: The one with the dragon service
Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod! SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 37 of Iron Flame. Half palace, half barracks, but entirely a fortress, Riorson House has never been breached by army. It survived countless sieges and three full-out assaults before falling under the flame of the very dragons it existed to serve. —On Tyrrish History, a Complete Accounting, third edition by Captain Fitzgibbons Theories we touch on in this episode: Tairn Hides This Truth From Violet This Letter Reveals Rebecca’s Fourth Wing Deception And special callout to PlotTwistRach for her deep dive into the Tyrrish throne! She has a series pinned in her highlights, but start here with My House. My Chair. My Woman. Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes. Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!
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S2 · E36
August 27 · 7 min
Iron Flame Chapter 36: The one with the pump and dump
Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod! SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 36 of Iron Flame. The only crime worse than murdering a cadet is the unfathomable act of attacking leadership. —Major Afendra’s Guide to the Riders Quadrant (Unauthorized Edition) Theories we touch on in this episode: What Violet & Xaden Should Have Been Taught Violet, Xaden, and the Marked Ones Shouldn’t Survive Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes. Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!
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S2 · E35
August 23 · 7 min
Iron Flame Chapter 35: The one with the truth-sayer
Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod! SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 35 of Iron Flame. The only signet more terrifying than an inntinnsic is a truth-sayer. And yet we let them live. —Major Afendra’s Guide to the Riders Quadrant (Unauthorized Edition) Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes. Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!
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S2 · E34
August 20 · 7 min
Iron Flame Chapter 34: The one with Xaden in the infantry
Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod! SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 34 of Iron Flame. My last words with my father before the Battle of Aretia were spoken in anger, because he was sending me away for my own safety. I’m not sure I’ll ever forgive myself for that, but I like to think he forgives me. —Recovered Correspondence of Lieutenant Xaden Riorson to Cadet Violet Sorrengail Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes. Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!
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S2 · E33
August 16 · 7 min
Iron Flame Chapter 33: The one with the physical evidence
Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod! SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 33 of Iron Flame. The first time you are caught in the Archives after the door seals for the evening will be the last. The complex magics put in place to preserve our texts are not compatible with life. —Colonel Daxton’s Guide to Excelling in the Scribe Quadrant Theories we touch on in this episode: Violet Is Wrong About the Fables Asher Would Do Something Lilith Wouldn’t Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes. Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!
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S2 · E32
August 13 · 7 min
Iron Flame Chapter 32: The one with pear-flavored popcorn
Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod! SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 32 of Iron Flame. Gods save us from the ambitions of second-years. They think they’ve experienced everything because they’ve survived their first year, but in reality, they only know enough to get themselves killed. —Major Afendra’s Guide to the Riders Quadrant (Unauthorized Edition) Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes. Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!
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S2 · E31
August 9 · 7 min
Iron Flame Chapter 31: The one with the factions
Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod! SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 31of Iron Flame. Everyone thinks most Riders cadets die from dragon fire. Truth be told, it’s usually gravity that gets us. —Page Forty-Seven, the Book of Brennan Theories we touch on in this episode: How Xaden Fell Prey to Berwyn Dain’s Dad Manipulates Violet Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes. Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!
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S2 · E30
August 6 · 7 min
Iron Flame Chapter 30: The one with Watergate tapes
Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod! SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 30 of Iron Flame. Barring invasion, only riders and designated scribes are permitted in the Riders Quadrant. To enter uninvited as infantry or even healer is to welcome a swift death. —Article Two, Section Three The Basgiath War College Code of Conduct Theories we touch on in this episode: Liam is Alive (Kinda) Andarna Re-Forged the Bond Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes. Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!
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August 2 · 2 min
Season Two Bonus Episode: An Open Letter to Rebecca Yarros
This episode contains spoilers for Onyx Storm An Open Letter to Rebecca Yarros We are so grateful for what Rebecca Yarros has done with this story, and the way she invites us to have important conversations about the cost of war. We know Book Four is going to wreck us, but maybe that’s exactly what we need. If you or a loved one are struggling with mental health, find resources at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (Nami.org) by phone at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text NAMI to 62640
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S2 · E29
August 2 · 7 min
Iron Flame Chapter 29: The one with the disappearing cadets
Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod! SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 29 of Iron Flame. Cadets who are found absent without leave will be subject to court-martial by their chain of command, if they are not executed on sight. —Article Four, Section One The Basgiath War College Code of Conduct Theories we touch on in this episode: Asher Would Do Something Lilith Wouldn’t Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes. Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!
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S2 · E28
July 30 · 7 min
Iron Flame Chapter 28: The one with the deadly fliers
Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod! SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 28 of Iron Flame. Though gryphon riders are not capable of producing signets, they are not powerless. In fact, some would argue that they’ve honed lesser magic, especially mindwork, into the deadliest weapon of all. Underestimating them is an error. —Gryphons of Poromiel, a Study in Combat by Major Garion Savoy Theories we touch on in this episode: Catriona Will Save Violet Tairn Lied about Violet’s Signet Liam Is Alive (Kinda) Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes. Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!
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S2 · E27
July 26 · 8 min
Iron Flame Chapter 27: The one with the sucking instinct
Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod! SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 27 of Iron Flame. By their third year, a rider must attain full and complete control over their shields. Otherwise, in moments of extreme stress, they are susceptible to being not only influenced by their dragon’s emotions but controlled by them. —Colonel Kaori’s Field Guide to Dragonkind Theories we touch on in this episode: Am I the Asshole? Earth Magic and Sky Magic is Wrong Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes. Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!
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S2 · E26
July 23 · 8 min
Iron Flame Chapter 26: The one with impotence
Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod! SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 26 of Iron Flame. Menders are not healers. Healers are bound to the Code of Chricton, sworn to aide all in time of need and never to harm a beating heart. Menders are riders. They’re only sworn to the Codex. They can as easily bring harm as heal. —Major Frederick’s Modern Guide for Healers Theories we touch on in this episode: Fourth Wing Gave Us Venin Offspring Is This the Cure Violet Is Seeking? Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes. Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!
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S2 · E25
July 19 · 7 min
Iron Flame Chapter 25: The one without the moral compass
Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod! SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 25 of Iron Flame. If we ever choose to invade enemy territory—which we don’t—I would choose Zolya as my first target. Take out Cliffsbane Academy and you take out years of gryphon riders in one strike. —Tactics, a Personal Memoir by Lieutenant Lyron Panchek Theories we touch on in this episode: Panchek Didn't Turn: Why that matters Xaden’s Villain Era Will Break Your Heart: Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes. Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!
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S2 · E24
July 16 · 7 min
Iron Flame Chapter 24: The one with the overachievers
Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod! SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 24 of Iron Flame. Every few years, a squad comes along that defies all expectations. They rise through the ranks, secure every patch, win every challenge. And then…they inexplicably falter, then fall. They call it the burnout effect: they flare too fast, too bright to sustain the pace. Sad, really, but mildly entertaining to watch them turn on one another. —Major Afendra’s Guide to the Riders Quadrant (Unauthorized Edition) Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes. Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!
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