{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Dirty Pour","title":"Wicked Altar Had Us in a Chokehold | Chapter 1 ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/1086a498\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2394,"description":"This week on Dirty Pour, Bri and Allison dive into Wicked Altar by Jane Henry — a dark mafia romance packed with arranged marriages, family loyalty, emotional tension, underground secrets, and plenty of chaos.\nThe 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.\nThey also share hilarious real-life stories involving Medieval Times, Renaissance Faire plans, traffic cones, and questionable decision-making after cocktails.\nIf you love dark romance, BookTok recommendations, mafia family drama, forced proximity, and sarcastic commentary, this episode is for you.\nChapters\n00:00:00 – Wicked Altar First Impressions\n00:00:44 – Why the Opening Immediately Worked\n00:03:16 – Meet Cavin, Aaron & The Mafia Families\n00:06:42 – Arranged Marriage & Family Pressure\n00:10:38 – Hidden Clubs, Secrets & Late-Night Adventures\n00:12:46 – The First Kiss Scene Breakdown\n00:14:30 – Character Trauma & Unanswered Questions\n00:15:05 – High School Embarrassment Stories\n00:17:48 – Protective vs Controlling Relationships\n00:18:24 – Family Betrayals & Plot Twists\n00:21:35 – Fight Rings, Loyalty & Chaos\n00:25:37 – Medieval Times & Renaissance Faire Stories\n00:29:38 – The Traffic Cone Incident\n00:33:25 – Planning Renaissance Faire Costumes\n00:38:23 – Final Ratings & Next Week’s Read","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/LS2-GAqOmT2UBD7kHxyn77-AXzS8Q26LIn0n0a36ghw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83MmM0/OWRjM2EwZTBhYmMz/ZGJmYTJjNTViMmVj/NWUzOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}