In this special Dirty Pour bonus episode, Bri takes you behind the scenes as she attempts to transform herself into a fairy for her very first Renaissance Faire. With zero makeup expertise, plenty of sarcasm, and a Celtic-themed weekend inspired by Wicked Altar, things go exactly as you'd expect.

Join Bri as she talks through fairy makeup disasters, costume planning, Renaissance Faire excitement, and why confidence is sometimes more important than knowing what you're doing. Plus, hear how Wicked Altar influenced their Celtic Weekend theme, what Allison is wearing, and why sparkles are always the answer.

If you've ever watched a makeup tutorial and thought, "I have no idea what I'm doing either," this episode is for you.

Check out the final costumes and Renaissance Faire photos on the Dirty Pour Instagram.

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Renaissance Faire Day
00:42 – Fairy vs. Assassin: Choosing the Costumes
01:58 – A Very Unqualified Makeup Tutorial Begins
04:08 – Why Celtic Weekend Inspired This Adventure
04:44 – How Wicked Altar Inspired the Theme
06:00 – Green Eyeshadow & Trusting the Process
06:41 – Makeup Mishaps, Sparkles & Fairy Logic
08:22 – Eyeliner Anxiety & Dark Fairy Energy
09:10 – Contour, Foundation & Controlled Chaos
09:46 – Falling Asleep to YouTube Explained
10:31 – The Science of "Learning by Osmosis"
12:18 – Blush, Sparkles & Mystical Land Rules
13:52 – Final Touches Before the Faire
14:46 – The Final Reveal & Where to See the Costumes

Bonus Episode

Join Bri for a behind-the-scenes Dirty Pour bonus as she gets ready for her first Renaissance Faire, embraces her inner fairy, and proves that sometimes the best adventures start with a little creativity, a lot of sparkles, and absolutely no clue what you're doing.

The girls break down the relationship between Cavin and Aaron, discuss the book’s strongest twists, and debate what worked (and what definitely needed more explanation). From Irish mafia politics and protective antiheroes to hidden clubs and unexpected emotional moments, this episode covers everything that made Wicked Altar a standout read.

They also share hilarious real-life stories involving Medieval Times, Renaissance Faire plans, traffic cones, and questionable decision-making after cocktails.

If you love dark romance, BookTok recommendations, mafia family drama, forced proximity, and sarcastic commentary, this episode is for you.

Chapters

00:00:00 – Wicked Altar First Impressions
00:00:44 – Why the Opening Immediately Worked
00:03:16 – Meet Cavin, Aaron & The Mafia Families
00:06:42 – Arranged Marriage & Family Pressure
00:10:38 – Hidden Clubs, Secrets & Late-Night Adventures
00:12:46 – The First Kiss Scene Breakdown
00:14:30 – Character Trauma & Unanswered Questions
00:15:05 – High School Embarrassment Stories
00:17:48 – Protective vs Controlling Relationships
00:18:24 – Family Betrayals & Plot Twists
00:21:35 – Fight Rings, Loyalty & Chaos
00:25:37 – Medieval Times & Renaissance Faire Stories
00:29:38 – The Traffic Cone Incident
00:33:25 – Planning Renaissance Faire Costumes
00:38:23 – Final Ratings & Next Week’s Read

In this debut episode of Dirty Pour, Allison and Bri are pouring up cocktails and spilling everything about their not-so-guilty pleasure: smutty romance books. From enemies-to-lovers chaos to reverse harem delusion (we said what we said), this episode is basically a BookTok comment section… but louder, drunker, and way more honest.

They break down the tropes they’re obsessed with, the ones they’re absolutely done with, and the ones that will have them downloading a book at 2am with zero regrets. Oh—and yes, if there’s no spice by page 100… it’s getting DNF’d immediately.

💅 Expect:

Unhinged trope debates
Bartender-level cocktails to match your reads
Book recs that will ruin your sleep schedule
And a little judgment (lovingly… kinda)

📖 First up: Wicked Altar by Jane Henry— paired with Irish-themed cocktails because we love a festive, slightly chaotic vibe.

Get your Copy Here: https://www.amazon.com/Wicked-Altar-Arranged-Marriage-McCarthy-ebook/dp/B0FP34LSR6

So grab your drink, your Kindle, and your dignity (optional)…
Welcome to Dirty Pour.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to the Dirty Pour (aka your toxic new book club)
02:58 – Let’s Talk Tropes: What We Love vs. What Needs to Be Retired
09:02 – Reverse Harem, Daddy Energy & Other Life Choices
12:46 – The Fine Line Between Hot and “Girl, Stand Up”
15:33 – Surprise Pregnancy? Be So Serious.
17:13 – Things We Probably Shouldn’t Google (But Did Anyway)
18:04 – Bully Romance, Fantasy Worlds & Mafia Men
24:37 – If There’s No Spice by Page 100… It’s Over
26:37 – Next Read: Wicked Altar + Irish Cocktails 🍀