Spatulas and Speculations
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Sjm Chaos - Hofas Theories Aka; I Had The Time Of My Life Talking Theory With You
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The last episode before house of flame and shadow… omg. I can’t believe it’s here. Let’s just talk a bunch of theory until I melt into madness...
Sjm 101 - Crescent City Recap Aka; WHAT OTHER BODY SARAH?
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s that time. Hofas is right around the corner. So let’s talk about everything that could be important, chapter wise in Crescent city to prepare...
Sjm 101 - Tog Recap Aka; The Answers STILL Lay With Dorian
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re prepping for Hofas, here is a in-depth explanation on what scenes/ chapter I think could be important to the Sarah j maas universe in regards ...
Sjm Chaos Aka; He Said She Said
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After all this time y’all must be SICK of my thoughts and theories…So it’s time to talk about yours! a bonus ep featuring … YOU
Sjm 101 - Acotar Recap Aka; Rhys. It’s Time To Spill The Beans
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we break down the entire a court of thorns and roses series and talk about all the important chapters and scenes that regard to the SJMU
Sjm Chaos - The Hivemind Aka; Make The Friendship Bracelets
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER WARNING FOR ALL SJM BOKKS - Acotar, throne of glass and hosab - It’s a full circle moment as I’m joined with my two very favorite humans t...
Sjm 101 - The Witches Prt 2 Aka; Which Witch Is A Witch?
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk Acotar Witches and the origins of witches in general… I dissolve into chaos… so a normal episode
Sjm 101 - The Witches Prt 1 Aka; Witchy Woman Flying Down The Street
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time. Let’s talk everything we know on the Crescent City witches
Sjm 101 - Starborn Aka; Where Are Stars Born?
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we dive head first into the big question. What is the starborn power? And have we seen it before?
Sjm 101 - The Illyrians Aka; Sweet Home Illyria
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Canon with a sprinkle of theory (as with all things) all things Illyrians
Sjm 101 - Chapter Breakdown Koa 15 Aka; The Answer is Always Dorian
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The key TO ALL THE ANSWERS is Dorian. Always. Trust me. It’s Dorian.
Sjm 101 - Darkness/Shadows Aka; Hello Darkness My Old Friend
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we go through and break down all the different darkness and shadow powers throughout all three series and ponder where they all come from
Sjm 101 - Hosab Chaos Aka; My Tinfoil Tiara
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I FINALLY FINISHED MY REREAD OF HOUSE OF SKY AND BREATH - so let’s just relax and talk about a few lingering questions I have
Sjm 101 - Avallen Aka; Mist Me, Mist Me Now Hunt Has to Kiss Me
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Parallel episode, as we talk about all the spooky mist that is in the SJMU starting with Avallen
Sjm 101 - Mothers Aka; Mother May I… Please Have A Family Tree
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about Ruhn and Bryce’s mothers. But mostly I talk about the very biggest theory within the Sjm universe in all my chaos.
Sjm 101 - Character Deep Dive - The Autumn King Aka; 10 Things I Hate About You
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re doing a character deep dive on a man who we love to hate, but are still needing answers from. Let’s go into everything we know abo...
Sjm 101 - Hoeab 57 Aka; Vessel Me This
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A concept introduced that has not left my mind since reading it. Let’s talk about vessels and the impact it could have for the future of the stories...
Sjm 101 - Princes of Hel Aka; H - E - Double Hockey Sticks
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everything we know and don’t know about the seven meddling princes of Hel.
Sjm 101 - Hosab 21 Aka; The Unholy Afterglow
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NSFW- don’t blame me blame Sarah she wrote it ok? Post spicy scene hunt has the opposite of a wet dream… it’s dry and leathery and… this episo...
Sjm 101 - Gods Aka; How, Who and Why
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A canonic look into the gods of the Sjm universe, everything we do and don’t know about them.
Sjm 101- Koa 99 Aka; Somersault Home
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we do a chapter breakdown of the most epic scene in the SJM universe, (pre- house of sky and breath ending) let’s talk what happened with ...
Sjm 101 - Character Deep Dive: Lidia Cervos aka; Retribution is My Middle Name
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WE ARE BACK BABIES! Season two has begun with a character deep dive on the person whose POV we will start with in House of Flame and Shadow
Sjm 101 - Season One in Review
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I reminisce on the year we’ve had by going back through and highlighting some of the important topics and gushing over you all and Sarah
Sjm 101 - Parthos - The Overdue Library Card
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All things books… which is funny because we’re a podcast about a book series. Let’s talk Libraries, lore and look a little deeper into the histo...
Sjm 101 - Character Deep Dive: Jesiba Roga Aka; Raiders of The Lost Horn
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After much request it’s finally time to talk out all we know (again admittedly very little) on the Emissary of House of Flame and Shadow- the one th...
Sjm 101 - A Tail Spin Aka; The Beginning of The Danika Spiral
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An absolute train wreck of an episode. Let’s start talking about Danika and what the heck she had going on… mostly I talk about Norse Myth.
Sjm 101 - Character Deep Dive - Fury Axtar Aka; Is a Bowl of Ice Water Soup?
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The shallowest Character Deep Dive we’ve ever done. I had such High hopes going into this one and was in awe of how little information I could get. ...
Sjm 101 - The Trove Aka; The Sun is a Star
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we look at everything we know canonically about The Dread Trove and its mysterious forth sibling. We’re talking canon, myth, questions and...
Sjm 101 - Chaos Theories and Thoughts Aka; The Wolf, The Wolf and Another Wolf
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s my birthday and we’re spending it doing my favorite thing… rambling about Sjm. Let’s talk thoughts and theories on Danika, Fenrys, Spring...
Sjm 101 - The Missing Daughter Aka; The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From The Tree
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Episode is all about that unnamed yet constantly mentioned younger daughter of Queen Thiea. Let’s talk canon and theory and see if we can ...
Sjm 101 - Character Deep Dive - Eris Aka; Reputation (Eris’s Version)
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me this week is one of my favorite people and she’s here to talk about one of my favorite dudes in the Sjmu. Buckle in and be prepared for t...
Sjm 101 - Acosf 77 Aka; The Fight With Mommy’s Bucket
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week is a requested chapter breakdown of when Nesta returns her power and saves her sister, her nephew, and her (reluctant) brother-in-law. Let’...
Sjm 101 - Character Deep Dive - Amren Aka; The Puzzle Is Missing Pieces
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we tackle the big question- WHAT IS AMREN? Valg? Asteri? Other? Spoilers… We have no clue and we probably wont know until our queen Sarah J Ma...
Sjm 101 - The Book of Breathings Aka; Read Between The Lines
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we go through all that we know and more importantly DON’T know about the book of breathings. Unsurprisingly we will both stay on topic and...
Sjm 101 - Character Deep Dive - Amren Aka; Oh Tiny Ancient One… Part 1
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first step in what will be a long and twisting Character deep dive. Let’s start with the canonic past of the most mysterious and complex charact...
Sjm 101- Chaos Aka; I Go About My Day And Suddenly Remember…
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A small intermission episode of things that Sarah left in the books for us to spiral over… let’s talk wings: creatures with them and who might hav...
Sjm 101- Chaos Aka; You Asked … I Rambled
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk red heads, unhinged theories & headcanons, Hofas and more - the most relaxed episode we’ve ever had.
Sjm 101 - Black Blades Aka; There is Not Enough Bleach in The World(s)
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kingdom of Ash left a lot of wounds but also a lot of questions one them being … what is a “world power” and why do they permanently stain blade...
Sjm 101 - Merrill Aka; It’s Actually Helion’s Copy
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it a theory episode? A character deep dive? A chaos episode? Who knows… certainly not I… let’s look at a character who piqued our interest an...
Sjm 101 - Hosab 38 Aka; Marinate The Answers & Cook ‘Em Later
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we do a chapter breakdown on the one chapter where we learned the most (still not a lot) about the mystics… mostly I’m just questioning ...
Sjm 101 - A Bed Time Story Aka; Did The Top Stop Spinning?
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a fictional world a character tells a story about a myth found in our world… I feel like we dug so deep into the fantasy world that we’ve come ...
Sjm 101 - Hosab 73 Aka; The Asteri…They are Messier 73
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The round up episode! Let’s do a big ole chapter break down that spans all three books series. Follow along (if you can) as we try to tie together a...
Sjm 101 - Hosab 72 Aka; The Asteri… They Are a Little Tea Pot
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A chapter breakdown and info dump of all we know about the core 7 Asteri and some what of a review episode on everything we’ve talked about thus far...
Sjm 101 - Chaos Aka; Nice to Meet Ya’
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A spontaneous Rhys episode - it was *supposed* to be an episode where we would’ve (key word would) looked at a handful of characters first appearanc...
Sjm 101 - Eos 53 Aka; Mother…MOTHER … I crave answers
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Manon shared her art project, let’s admire and break it down. Today we talk about EVERYTHING we know about the Mother/ Three Faced Goddess and have ...
Sjm 101 - Hosab 64 Aka; Screaming From The Nosebleeds
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A chapter deep dive on the scene that begs more questions then ever gives answers on a whole slew of topics. Come along as we talk everything from God...
Sjm 101 - Character Deep Dive - Azriel; Mr. Brightside part 2
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been 500 years and not once has anyone in the IC asked him a question. But I did. Let’s go over everything about Azriel’s powers- what are ...
Sjm 101 - Character Deep Dive - Azriel; Emo Boi part 1
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The start of Azriels Character deep dive or my talk therapy? I don’t know I’ll let you decide. Count how many times my throat catches as I both sw...
Sjm Chaos- The Hive Mind Aka; Books Brains & Boobs
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joined today by two other Sjm theorists! Dive head first into all things Sjm- Unhinged theories, plot lines, SHIPS, and Az’s shadow di- *cough cough...
Sjm 101 - Chaos Thoughts Aka; Salted, Winged & Tell Me About that Family Ring
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not the episode promised but the one that needed to be had. A collection of theories and parallels between all three Sjm series in a relaxed rambling ...
Sjm 101 - Acosf 31/Eos 35 Aka; Puppet on A String
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two chapter break downs that dissolves into ME breaking down with a lightbulb moment.
Sjm 101 - Dusk Court High Lady Aka; Starborn? Or Just a Good Moisturizer?
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ok the eighth court is in play but who is the referee? Let’s play a game called who’s the Starborn and talk about all things: Power, truth, and li...
Sjm 101- Character Deep Dive - Mor; The Dancing Queen
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not the episode promised but the one we have - everything there is on Morrigan - listen as I talk about her power, her past and relationships
Sjm 101 - Visions Aka; Pick a Card… Any Card
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elain says some spooky stuff that haunts me every minute of every hour of everyday and if I have to go crazy over it then you have to as well. Let’s...
Sjm 101 - Character Deep Dive - Elain; Once A Upon A Dream
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Crash course on one of the most controversial characters in the Acotar series. Info you knew, didn’t know and don’t know why I know. Let’s dig d...
Sjm 101 - Lightsingers Aka; The Ships The Ships are Burning & I Sink With Them
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can I just once in my life shut my trap? For real?! Todays is a theory episode on who I think the lightsinger will be… an episode where I tread a ve...
Sjm 101 - Acosf 55 Aka; He Ain’t Nothing But a Wyrdhound
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The endless loop of playing who’s the Valg - Theories, and my thoughts on giving Rhys a hand necklace. Listen as I slowly lose my voice trying to ta...
Sjm 101 - Acosf 53 Aka; The Prison is The SJMU and I am an Inmate for Life
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A requested deep dive on the prison chapter and how Sarah J Maas is THE QUEEN OF foreshadowing.
Sjm Chaos - Aka; The Reason Why I Lose Sleep At Night
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Six (ish) topics or scenes that happen in the Acotar series that cause me to scream Sarah’s name at the top of my lungs in to the void. Or the episo...
Sjm 101 - Hoeab 51 Aka; An Angel, Redhead and Prince of Hel Walk into a Bar…
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A requested chapter breakdown of house of earth and blood. Where we talk Princes of hel and our favorite cat!
Sjm 101 - Tod 44 Aka; Who Who WHO Are You Athril?
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back in Tower of Dawn because I am secretly sadistic. Let’s talk about Athril… a man who literally never shows up physically in the books ...
Sjm 101 -The Bone Carver Aka; This is Your Man? Look At The Page!
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first character deep dive of Sjm 101! Let’s talk about the Bone Carver, a man I SIMP for unashamedly. Plus Lorcan and his Death God - Dorian and...
Sjm 101- Tog Timeline Aka; It’s Millennium Not Millennia
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From the dawn of time to when the witches fell - let’s talk timeline, the English language and the ancient gold digger who threw a few temper tantru...
Sjm 101- Tod 10 Aka; Dude Where Are Your Brothers?
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tod sent me into a loop and this time it wasn’t Chaols fault…. It’s an Sjm miracle.
Sjm 101 - Koa 20 Aka; Maeve bestie… Why Are You Like This?
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A requested topic that I was more than happy to oblige on. And ep that leaves us with more questions then answers Let’s talk about the queen we hate...
Sjm 101- Acofas 15 Aka; Ramiel Ramiel What For is Under Thou?
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first ep of its kind! A deep dive in the chapter that haunts me night and day, a break down of Ramiel, me yelling at Cass to let Eris speak and my...
Sjm 101- Worlds Aka; Worlds - Who What Where and When
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Multiverse is Maasive (lol see what I did there hehe) let’s talk about what we know about the Worlds and everything we know about them!
Sjm 101- Wyrd Aka; oh my Wyrd I can’t believe its syrup
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A canon deep dive with a little theory sprinkled in on all things Wyrd
Sjm 101- Realms pt2 Aka; Pancake Flavors
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My theories on what some of the 26 realms could be plus an extra dose of my talk out loud chaos
Sjm 101- Realms pt1 Aka; Think of it like a Stack of Pancakes
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The most confusing topic in the sjmu. Todays class is less class more think tank… but let’s try and break down the concepts of Realms but mostly i...
Chaos Theories; I Am Nothing if Not Unhinged
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a relaxed ep where I ramble about some of my most unhinged and chaotic theories and thoughts sometimes it’s good to just be crazy
Sjm 101 - Time Travel; Get in Losers We’re Going Back to the Future
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tardis, Deloreans, Harps and Horns let’s talk about how time travel is not only on the table but it’s going to be a key player if not already happ...
Sjm 101- The Lost Court; Let’s Update Prythian’s Google Maps
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s deep dive in what Sjm has been hiding in plain sight and update Rhys maps along the way because really he’s been hinting at it all along!
Sjm 101- Bad Family Drama; Aka The History Lesson Rhys Wouldn’t Teach
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lets deep dive into the canonic lore and history of Prythian and Midgard and try to untangle the very confusing timelines and family trees.
Sjm 101- Starfall; Diet Dr Souls
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first episode of SJM 101, where we will spiral down into the dark history of Starfall and talk about the missing court, timelines and gates. Spoil...