EsGAYpe From Reality is a chapter-by-chapter exploration of the Sunbearer Duology by Aiden Thomas, hosted by two queer nerds with wicked senses of humor and incredible eyes for detail. Seasons 1-3 covered the Simon Snow series by Rainbow Rowell. Join us!
What Happened to Writing Bad Poetry? - Celestial Monsters Chapter 1
Season 5 · Episode 1
Saturday, April 25, 2026 • Duration 29:53
Today we are talking about the prologue and chapter 1 of Celestial Monsters by Aiden Thomas, the sequel to the Sunbearer Trials.
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God-Awful Parents- The Sunbearer Trials Chapter 26
Season 4 · Episode 25
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 • Duration 51:22
Today we are talking about chapter 26 of the Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas.
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The Patreon version of this episode contains ~12 minutes of bonus content about the olympics, Bad Bunny, themed snacks, darning and mending, and goat milk baths.
Timestamps for our real-world conversation: 00:37:23 to 00:42:01.
Once again I am sorry this episode is so late! I am really struggling to concentrate right now due to ~the horrors~ and I'm not sure what to do about that :(
Today we are talking about chapters 24 & 25 of the Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas.
The Patreon version of this episode contains ~11 minutes of bonus content about cryptids, Pope Rave, Heated Rivalry, and cozy food.
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Today we are talking about chapter 23 of the Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas.
The Patreon version of this episode contains ~10 minutes of bonus content about Teo’s poor, tired wings, Jessie’s newfound love of dates (the fruit), our love of Vietnamese food, Our Flag Means Death, and irl piracy.
Today we are talking about chapter 22 of the Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas.
The Patreon version of this episode contains ~8 minutes of bonus content about irl sidequests, autistic characters, and our “what nice things have you done lately” segment, featuring some cool foods we’ve made.
Huemac is Uncle of the Year - Sunbearer Trials Chapter 21
Season 4 · Episode 21
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 • Duration 35:00
Today we are talking about chapter 21 of the Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas.
The Patreon version of this episode contains ~6 minutes of bonus content about confusing terms of endearment and our “what nice things have you done lately” segment featuring birthday adventures (both Jessie's and Inigo Montoya's!)
A Single Choice Could End the World: The Sunbearer Trials Chapter 20
Season 4 · Episode 20
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 • Duration 51:49
Today we are talking about chapter 20 of the Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas.
The Patreon version of this episode contains ~11 minutes of bonus content about Rufio, board games, shower thoughts about colors, and our “what nice things have you done lately” segment, featuring weird museums, art heists, and samosas.
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