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Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe, leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/) and on our TikToks!
TikTok:
ACOFAELaura :  Laura Marie  (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura?)
ACOFAEJessica :  Jessica Marie  (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica?)
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    <itunes:summary>Hello there! We are your hosts, Laura Marie and Jessica Marie and this is ACOFAE: A Collection of Fandoms and Exploration.
Every Monday, we discuss the epic highs and lows of YA literature, fantasy/sci-fi, and the tv shows (old and new) that made us the slightly-damaged young millennials we are today. Experience the life-altering realizations and unresolved trauma that only YA and sci-fi/fantasy can soothe as we explore the worlds of Sarah J. Maas in Prythian, Crescent City, and Erilea, and head over to Sunnydale, Elfhame and more!
Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe, leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/) and on our TikToks!
TikTok:
ACOFAELaura :  Laura Marie  (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura?)
ACOFAEJessica :  Jessica Marie  (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica?)
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  <description>ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Now and Then: "Truth or Dare?"
Where were you when this movie came into your life? Do you remember? Have you seen it as an adult? You should. A movie that has an abysmal Rotten Tomatoes score, Now and Then, is a classic in the eyes of Laura Marie and Jessica Marie. A movie that has everything ACOFAE loves: third places, coming of age, female friendships, and Brendan Fraser. Truly everything anyone could want. Reminisce with Laura Marie and Jessica Marie about a time, a place, a feeling that highlights the beauty of coming together but also of growing apart and the joy of reunion.
TW / CW: conversations surrounding body image
For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/
Spoilers: Now and Then
Mentions: Casper, Saved!, Donnie Darko, Jumanji, A Goofy Movie, Gold Diggers, Beauty and the Beast
*Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5-star review and follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/) at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks!
TikTok:
ACOFAELaura :  Laura Marie  (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura?)
( https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura)
ACOFAEJessica :  Jessica Marie  (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica?)
(https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica)
Instagram:
@ACOFAEpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/)
https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/
@ACOFAELaura (https://www.instagram.com/acofaelaura/)
https://www.instagram.com/acofaelaura/
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    <![CDATA[<p>ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Now and Then: &quot;Truth or Dare?&quot;</p>

<p>Where were you when this movie came into your life? Do you remember? Have you seen it as an adult? You should. A movie that has an abysmal Rotten Tomatoes score, Now and Then, is a classic in the eyes of Laura Marie and Jessica Marie. A movie that has everything ACOFAE loves: third places, coming of age, female friendships, and Brendan Fraser. Truly everything anyone could want. Reminisce with Laura Marie and Jessica Marie about a time, a place, a feeling that highlights the beauty of coming together but also of growing apart and the joy of reunion.</p>

<p>TW / CW: conversations surrounding body image<br>
For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: <a href="https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/" rel="nofollow">https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/</a></p>

<p>Spoilers: Now and Then</p>

<p>Mentions: Casper, Saved!, Donnie Darko, Jumanji, A Goofy Movie, Gold Diggers, Beauty and the Beast</p>

<p>*Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5-star review and follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Instagram</strong></a> at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks!</p>

<p><em><strong>TikTok:</strong></em><br>
ACOFAELaura :  <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura?" rel="nofollow">Laura Marie </a><br>
( <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura</a>)</p>

<p>ACOFAEJessica :  <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica?" rel="nofollow">Jessica Marie </a><br>
(<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica</a>)</p>

<p><em><strong>Instagram:</strong></em><br>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/" rel="nofollow">@ACOFAEpodcast</a><br>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/acofaelaura/" rel="nofollow">@ACOFAELaura</a><br>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/acofaelaura/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/acofaelaura/</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Now and Then: &quot;Truth or Dare?&quot;</p>

<p>Where were you when this movie came into your life? Do you remember? Have you seen it as an adult? You should. A movie that has an abysmal Rotten Tomatoes score, Now and Then, is a classic in the eyes of Laura Marie and Jessica Marie. A movie that has everything ACOFAE loves: third places, coming of age, female friendships, and Brendan Fraser. Truly everything anyone could want. Reminisce with Laura Marie and Jessica Marie about a time, a place, a feeling that highlights the beauty of coming together but also of growing apart and the joy of reunion.</p>

<p>TW / CW: conversations surrounding body image<br>
For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: <a href="https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/" rel="nofollow">https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/</a></p>

<p>Spoilers: Now and Then</p>

<p>Mentions: Casper, Saved!, Donnie Darko, Jumanji, A Goofy Movie, Gold Diggers, Beauty and the Beast</p>

<p>*Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5-star review and follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Instagram</strong></a> at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks!</p>

<p><em><strong>TikTok:</strong></em><br>
ACOFAELaura :  <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura?" rel="nofollow">Laura Marie </a><br>
( <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura</a>)</p>

<p>ACOFAEJessica :  <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica?" rel="nofollow">Jessica Marie </a><br>
(<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica</a>)</p>

<p><em><strong>Instagram:</strong></em><br>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/" rel="nofollow">@ACOFAEpodcast</a><br>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/acofaelaura/" rel="nofollow">@ACOFAELaura</a><br>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/acofaelaura/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/acofaelaura/</a></p>]]>
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