Podcast appearances and mentions of rachel reid

Guys. We've done it. We're missing a few teeth, we've taken a few rough spills on the ice, but we have finally made it to THE COTTAGE! Listen to the four of us (yes, FOUR) screech and squeal about the season 1 finale of Heated Rivalry, directed, as ever, by Jacob Tierney, based on the novel by Rachel Reid. Can you believe that this episode was edited?! With many things removed, even. We just cannot help ourselves when talking about our favorite hockey-playing boys - the Sisters are joined by special guest stars (recurring cast members) @dani.reads.things and Marisa to round out our ReHeated Rivalry. Stay tuned as we begin covering BRIDGERTON, Season 4, coming ASAP!As always, find us on Instagram @sisflickspodcast, shoot us an email at sisflickspodcast@gmail.com, find us on Patreon & even on Letterboxd! So many places to find us! The internet is a vast and winding tapestry!Recorded, edited & produced by Nadhya & Paola.Intro song "Alive in Everything," by Neon Beach.

Loon Comrades! You know this couldn't be a book podcast if I only gave you an episode on the Heated Rivalry show. Today, I'm talking about Heated Rivalry: the book by Rachel Reid with my certified Local Gay Icon™  friend, Braun, who says both the show and the book changed his life, and his perspective on the possibilities of queer media. We squeal over Shane, Ilya, Scott, and Kip; pitch some fanfic ideas featuring a surprise guest we're both a fan of; and talk about how the book differs from the show (and which one we like better). Also, stick around to the end to listen to us convince you to run for local office! Connect with Braun: Instagram Fated States Oath (local political donation)   Subscribe! Follow! Rate! Review! Tell your friends and family! Bookshop.org Storefront: buy a book mentioned in the episode through this link and I earn a small commission Buy me coffee WRION merch! My feminist, sapphic, bookish Etsy shop! Instagram/Threads: @wereaditonenight TikTok: @wereaditonenight Facebook: We Read It One Night Email: wereaditonenight [at] gmail.com

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On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: A new bookish metaphor and book moms in the wild Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: Explaining a Currently Reading literary society Before We Go: our new segment featuring bookish friend posts and a sleeper hit you should read. Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 1:44 - Bookish Moments of the Week 1:52 - Currently Reading Website 1:56 - Books We Want To Press Into Your Hands 3:03 - Best Books for Babies and Kids 3:42 - Castle of Water by Dane Huckelbridge 5:55 - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms on HBO Max 7:12 - Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin 7:16 - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms by George R. R. Martin (all 3 Dunk and Egg novellas) 7:55 - Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid 8:33 - Current Reads 8:41 - The Secret Library by Kekla Magoon (Kaytee) 11:47 - The Book Wanderers by Anna James 11:50 - The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon 11:54 - The Midnight Library by Matt Haig 13:08 - Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman (Meredith) 15:10 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 15:11 - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams 15:45 - Chain Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah 22:27 - Ready Player One by Ernest Cline 24:10 - Six Feet Over by Mary Roach (Kaytee) 27:20 - Gulp by Mary Roach 27:21 - Bonk by Mary Roach 27:22 - Stiff by Mary Roach 28:51 - Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie (Meredith) 32:06 - Agatha Christie's Marple by Mark Aldridge 34:18 - The Safekeep by Yael Van Der Wouden (Kaytee) 34:33 - Charter Books 39:00 - Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (Meredith) 42:28 - Dracula by Bram Stoker 45:21 - Turning Instagram into Bookstagram 47:25 - Sign up for the newsletter on our website 47:26 - Currently Reading Substack 50:48 - Currently Reading Instagram 50:54 - @HelloSunshine on Instagram 50:58 - @BookRiot on Instagram  51:00 - @NYTBooks on Instagram 51:40 - @Iamblackharry on Instagram 52:10 - Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak 52:28 - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 52:42 - The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower 53:42 - The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides 53:48 - God of the Woods by Liz Moore 54:03 - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 56:13 - Sarah's Bookshelves Live 58:44 - Before We Go Meredith highlights a bookish friend post 59:34 - The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver 59:54 - The Correspondent by Virginia Evans Kaytee's Book She DNF'd: 1:01:22 - The Complete Stories by Flannery O'Connor 1:01:28 - Bookshelf Thomasville 1:02:57 - From the Front Porch podcast Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. February's list is a special romance curated list from Open Door Romance, The Novel Neighbor's Romance adjacent bookstore in Plainville, MA. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads | Substack | Youtube The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Vous avez peut-être entendu parler de la série HBO du moment, Heated Rivalry, mais saviez-vous qu'elle a d'abord été un livre Harlequin ? Ou, plus précisément, un livre de Carina Press, leur filiale dédiée aux récits LGBTQ+. Au programme, une romance gay et surtout mucho « spicy » entre deux hockeyeurs professionnels rivaux. Chez Torchon, on l'a lu pour se marrer un bon coup, et on a fini par retrouver la foi en l'amour. Et surtout, la foi dans le genre de la romance. Vraiment. Qu'est-ce qui fait que Juliette et Léa, les deux blasées au cœur sec, ont dévoré Heated Rivalry ? Eh bien, il faudra écouter l'épisode pour le découvrir, mais loin des oreilles des enfants et des collègues de bureau. Autres oeuvres citées La série Heated Rivalry de Jacob Tierney, Crave, 2025 Éloge des fins heureuses de Colline PierréYuri on Ice de Sayo Yamamoto et Mitsurou KuboLa série Rivals sur Disney+, qui adapte le livre Rivals de Jilly CooperConnemara de Nicolas Mathieu La Chambre de Giovanni de James Baldwin Slut Pop de Kim Petras Habillage sonore : Saâne Lecture des extraits : Domino Lewis @itsdominolewisUn podcast créé, animé et produit par Léa Bory et distribué par Binge Audio. Contact pub : project@binge.audioTorchon, c'est le podcast qui traite de l'actualité littéraire en lisant des livres pour que vous n'ayez pas à le faire. On est une bande de copains pas du tout critiques littéraires de profession, et pour chaque épisode, on se retrouve en mode "club de lecture de l'extrême", et nous lisons un livre qui a fait l'actualité pour vous dire si c'est une bonne surprise ou bien un vrai torchon. Et restez jusqu'à la fin pour nos recommandations littéraires et culturelles ! Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Heated Rivalry von Rachel Reid ist eine MM Hockey Romance und aktuell die trendigste Gay Romance-Neuerscheinung – und das nicht nur, weil das Buch verfilmt wurde und gerade erst auf HBO Max in Deutschland angelaufen ist. Wir fragen uns (und gemeinsam mit Nadja): Ist diese Hockey Romance / Sports Romance wirklich so außergewöhnlich, wie der Hype in der Buch- und Social Media-Welt vermuten lässt? In dieser Folge von Hey Booklovers sprechen wir mit unserer Freundin und Romance-Expertin Nadja Katzenberger über das Buch. Nadja und Kati haben beide Heated Rivalry schon gelesen und sind der Meinung: Heated Rivalry ist ein Must-Read und sticht innerhalb der Romance-Welt besonders heraus – vor allem wegen der Figurenentwicklung, wie Gleichberechtigung und Konsens dargestellt wird und wegen der emotionalen Dynamik zwischen Shane und Ilya. Tina hat das Buch noch nicht gelesen, geht also unvorbereitet und eher skeptisch in das Gespräch. Sie kennt weder Autorin noch Reihe oder Fandom und fragt sich, ob MM Sports Romance wirklich das richtige Genre für sie ist. Was meint ihr? Schaffen es Kati und Nadja, Tina davon zu überzeugen, das Buch tatsächlich zu lesen? Die Antwort (und noch einiges mehr) hört ihr in dieser Folge. Diskutiert gerne weiter mit uns auf Instagram unter @heybooklovers.

The boys are back in town as Steve, Bob, Aaron, and John wax rhapsodic about problematic reading habits, our favorite romantic comedies, the art of adapting Lovecraft, zombie hierarchies, and one exceptionally explicit car wash.Books: DC KO #4, G.I. Joe A Real American Hero #325, Bleeding Hearts #1, The Thing on the Doorstep #1, Ultimate X-Men #17-24, Common Goal (novel), Role Model (novel), The Long Game (novel), Dungeon Crawler Carl (novel), One Piece Season 1 (TV series), Bugonia (movie)The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (talkingcomicbooks.wordpress.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, John Burkle, and Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh, who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast, and you can email us at [podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com].

Ilya Rozanov. Shane Hollander. Two of hockey's greatest young goal scorers are also trying to score...with each other?? Reid's breakthrough hockey romance has become a true pop culture phenomenon, so we figured it was time to lace up the skates and see what the puck is going on with this most heated of rivalries. Happy belated Valentine's Day!This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to squarespace.com/overdue for 10% of your first purchase of a website or domain.Head to MarleySpoon.com/offer/OVERDUE for up to 25 FREE meals!Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis.Follow @overduepod on Instagram and BlueskyAdvertise on OverdueSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 314 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Knitting in Passing KAL News Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Hattie's Rainbow Mittens Pattern: Little Waiting for Winter Mittens by Susan B. Anderson- $4 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry Yarn: Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Vegas Baby colorway Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the colorway- stripes of gray, blue, green, mustard, red and pink.   Hattie's Sparkly Mittens Pattern: Little Waiting for Winter Mittens by Susan B. Anderson-  $4 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry Yarn: Fingering yarn held double- 1 sparkle & 1 non-sparkle base (sparkles are 20g minis from Legacy Fiber Artz Advent calendars of years past) Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page   Traveler Sweater Pattern: The Traveler by Andrea Mowry ($9 pattern available on Ravelry & the designer's website) Yarn: Hazel Knits Small Batch Sport (90/10 SW/Nylon) in a sage green Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) & US 4 (3.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Size: 3 Drawstring- fingering weight yarn- US 6 DPNs. I washed it several times, because it was bleeding yellow. I had to wash it several times before all of the rest of the dye let go. Finished. Washed it. Sleeves were too big. I had 28 purl ridges on the sleeves, I ripped back 7 and then worked the ribbing. Wore to Hattie's birthday dinner. Very comfy cozy. I am finding the weight of the hood wants to pull it back on my neck which I'm not sure I love. Have you found this?   Woolens & Nosh 2025 Advent Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh, 75/25 Superwash Wool/Nylon 2025 Advent Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Finished right after I finished the last episode. Love these so much!   Dory Pattern: Mega Ray & Sea Friends by Theresa's Crochet Shop- $15.50 pattern on website or Etsy Yarn: Knit Picks Brava minis in Celestial, Custard, Black & White Hook: C (2.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page   Gus the Dino Pattern: Gus the Dino by KP Crochet Patterns. $8.50 US Pattern on Etsy (on sale right now) Yarn: Bernat Blanket in Misty Green & Parfait Chunky in White Hook: J (6.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page 35 mm eyes were too big! I bought smaller ones, beheaded Gus and gave him a new head with new eyes!   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Back to the Future Socks Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes. Micro-Sock Kit in the Back to the Future Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Back to the Future Sock set- gifted to me by Sue & Chelsea- part of their 4 Sundays of Advent yarn in 2025. About the Colorway- speckles of pink, orange, yellow purple and blue with a blue/purple mini. Progress- just about to toe of sock 1   Arielle's Socks Yarn: Edelweiss Fibres Standard Sock (75% SW Merino/25% Nylon), 425m for 100g in the Hillside Heather Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the colorway- maroons, browns and greens. Cast on both on separate needles. Progress- a few inches into leg on one sock, ready to work the toe on the other US 6 shoe. 7.25 inches before toe. About 8.5 inches total foot length.   Kirby Wirby 2025 Advent Socks Yarn: Kirby Wirby 75/25 Superwash Merino/Nylon in the 2025 Advent Christmas Toys from the 80s 24 Stripe Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Yarn theme: Christmas Toys from the 80s Progress- turned heel on sock 2   Pucker Brush Farm BFL Sweater Spin Fiber: 16 oz of multi colored BFL roving from Pucker Brush Farm (purchased at Rhinebeck 2025), 4 oz Merino in a mustard color Ravelry Project Page I am planning to knit a Traveler sweater inspired by Emily Curtis' handmade version- click here for her Ravelry Project Page. I was thrilled to see a recent post on Emily's Instagram that she made a YouTube video about this spin/knit. I plied up about 8.5grams of the BFL with the Finnsheep. 23 wraps (690 inches/19 yards) .3 ounces / around 8.5 grams I've been keeping my wheel next to my spot on the couch and spinning if not every day, then more days than not.   Handspun documentation I went through nearly all of my handspun skeins of yarn. I made updates in each page on Ravelry to add skein information. You can enter length and weight and it add that to your stash.  I also ended up changing the names of the finished projects to include the weight and length! I wrote yarn weight (dk sport etc) on physical tags i have on the yarn. So much easier for me to work with.   Brainstorming I have 3 skeins of Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool that I used to start a Waverly Cardigan (but the gauge is just too tight)- click here for my Ravelry Project Page. I think it might be good for the Lakes Pullover by Ozetta (Ravelry Pattern- $8 knitting pattern). I found this by searching the yarn on ravelry then doing the advance pattern search to look for sweaters people knit with this yarn. Related- Eileen recently asked if someone in our group had knit a certain pattern she had questions about before purchasing/committing to. If you look at the pattern on Rav and click the Projects Tab. You can use the filters there to select "Made by Group Members" and then click on the Rav group you want to look in. You can use that to see who you want to chat w/ about it. ElizabethisKnitting (on Instagram- shared her Winter Soul Sweater in this post. Its so beautiful! Why are you not all knitting this? Great question. You can find this pattern on Ravelry.   From the Armchair   Greenwich by Kate Broad. Amazon Affiliate Link. Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino. Amazon Affiliate Link. The Maid by Nita Prose. Amazon Affiliate Link. Little One by Olivia Muenter. Amazon Affiliate Link Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid. Amazon Affiliate Link. The Widow's Husband's Secret Lie (A Satirical Novella) by Freida McFadden. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.   Knitting in Passing At Hattie's birthday dinner, Emelyn asked for help crocheting a circle. They were making a stuffed animal to look like a stage like and had everything done but the center bulk part. Aila also ended up working on it with us.   OMG Sock Classes are finished! All of my students turned their heels, some did both socks. Many did their toes and kitchenered. They all had fun and were far more successful than they anticipated so that was very exciting.   KAL News   Pigskin Party '25 is over! Event Dates: KAL Dates- Thursday September 4, 2025- Monday February 9, 2026   Updates In This Episode Official Sponsor for Quarter 4 (January)- Yarnaceous Fibers- winner announced Commentary from Mary January Participation Prize Winners Announced Grand Prize winners will be announced in the next episode. Commentator Update Thanks to everyone for another fantastic season! The February huddle has been full of chatter about all the projects people rushed to finish before the deadline. However, one of my favorite conversations has been in response to beachsideknits2's question: What is weirdest/most random thing you've ever made?  Here are some fantastic answers (prepare to be wowed!)   Beachsideknit2's succulent pillow- Ravelry Project Page   Tanksoup's Tiktaalik (in case you are like me and had no idea what a tiktaalik is, it "is a 375 million year old fossil fish that was discovered in the Canadian Arctic in 2004" according to this site. Check out Tanksoup's Ravelry Project Page    Leahbothe's nose sweaters- Ravelry Project Page   And socalknitgirl's top hat—Ravelry Project Page   I hope everyone has as much fun as I did this season!  See you all this summer for splash pad party!   Mary     Contest, News & Notes   Ross Farm fire   Check out this news article with details about the fire. Click here if you're interested in donating or consider purchasing yarn, fiber etc and letting these sheep live on even after they're gone.   On a Happy Note I bought a new car! I went to see Sleepwalker at a local theater.  Here's a link to a review that sums up some of my thoughts. I went to see Some Like it Hot in Boston. Megg & I got a fabulous dinner beforehand at Yvonne's. Our waitress even brought over a delicious dumpling dish for us to try (sans lobster). Friday date nights with Dan Running into Riley & her bestie Ellie at Lucky Finn, my current local favorite coffee shop- after the gym on a Saturday morning. It was so hilarious! Very much enjoyed Pluribus on Apple TV+.  Seeing Millie in Finding Nemo Jr. and an early dinner after with family. Mani/pedis with Megg, Eme & Hattie for Hattie's birthday. Super Bowl- while we lost it's always fun to watch. I enjoyed the commercials, and had fun cheering on the Seahawks kicker Jason Myers who played football at Marist where I went to college (now Marist University) Hattie's 8th birthday dinner. Dad and I did a Zoom beforehand in celebration of what would have been Mom's 70th with a few of her cousins.   Quote of the Week Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive. -Dalai Lama     ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link FearLESS Living Fund to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.  

In which Christopher and Eric lose their collective minds and join the delirious, global freakout over the groundbreaking, generation-defining series, HEATED RIVALRY. They had no idea that when one of our Very Important Party People showed up in their VIPP Facebook group --sign up now-- talking about a "puck and **ck" show coming to Canadian television most of the planet would soon be in its firm, confident grip. Christopher and Eric dish on hot hockey players, MM romance, their own super gay books as well the geniuses that are Rachel Reid and Jacob Tierney.  Is it still a bromance if they kiss? Bromance Month continues with this spicy Valentine.

After a long hiatus (stupid scheduling conflicts) we're finally back and we're bringing you this bizarrely insane offering form the Simpsons that looks at early internet culture as well as what happens to Homer when he learns too much. We didn't realize it was a parody of the television show "The Prisoner" so once we knew that we felt a little different about this one. So come along and join us on this wild ride! We also discuss:- A Bills rant - Absurd literary references- The return of News and Views?- Bryan's birthday- Welcoming a Funzo into the house- Learning all about The Prisoner- Bob Dylan impressionsAll of this and so much more so sit back, relax and just let the sleeping gas do it's thing.Our Recommendations:- Patrick: The Pitt on HBO, The Morgan Street Mill - Cori: The House on the Cerulean sea Sea by TJ Klune, Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid, Wicked for Good, - Bryan: Stranger Things Spoilers Go support Patrick and check out the cool stuff that he and his wife make at www.morganstreethill.comWant to reach out to us here's how you can do it:Email: soitscometothispod@gmail.comInstagram: @soitscometothis_podFacebook: @soitscome2thisWeb: radpantheon.com

Heated Rivalry é uma série de televisão canadense de romance esportivo e drama criada, escrita e dirigida por Jacob Tierney para a plataforma Crave, baseada na série de livros Game Changers, de Rachel Reid, adaptando majoritariamente o segundo volume publicado em 2019.Primeiro episódio: 28 de novembro de 2025 (Canadá)Emissora original: CraveBaseado em: Série Game Changers, de Rachel ReidNo Brasil: HBO MAX Episódios: 6

Rachel Reid is the New York Times bestselling author behind Heated Rivalry, the novel whose television adaptation introduced her Game Changers book series to millions of new fans. Reid sits down with Jenna Bush Hager to talk about how the explosive success of Heated Rivalry has transformed her life, what it was like receiving a life-changing DM from filmmaker Jacob Tierney just days after her Parkinson's diagnosis, and the pressure of continuing to expand the Game Changers series with millions watching closely. Plus, Reid teases what to expect from the series' latest book, Unrivaled, and opens up about if she knows how Shane and Ilya's story ends. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're days away from Valentine's Day, and the TC crew is showing their love of comics with lively conversations about Storm: Earth's Mightiest Mutant, Superman: Chains of Love, Escape, The Nice House By the Sea, D'ORC, Planet of the Apes vs. Fantastic Four, and much more! In addition to comics, we also discuss Matt Dinniman's Dungeon Crawler Carl, Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Half-Time Show, and Rachel Reid's Game Changers novels.Books: Storm: Earth's Mightiest Mutant #1, Superman: Chains of Love Special, Knight City #1, The Nice House By the Sea #1-7, D'ORC #1, Escape #3-5, Poison Ivy #41, Planet of the Apes vs Fantastic Four, Planet of the Apes VisionariesOther Stuff: Dungeon Crawler Carl (novel), Common Goal (novel), A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (TV series)The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (talkingcomicbooks.wordpress.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, John Burkle, and Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh, who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast, and you can email us at [podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com].

Difficile de passer à côté de Heated Rivalry sur les réseaux sociaux. Devenue un phénomène de pop culture depuis sa diffusion fin novembre au Canada, cette mini-série de six épisodes est désormais diffusée en France depuis le vendredi 6 février sur HBO Max.Inspirée de la série de livres Game Changer de l'autrice Rachel Reid, la série plonge le spectateur dans une idylle entre deux joueurs de hockey professionnels. Le premier, Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), un Russe arrogant et sûr de lui, joue pour l'équipe de Boston. Le second, Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams), est un Canadien posé et timide de l'équipe de Montréal.Mélangeant les codes de la romance fleur bleue à ceux du porno gay « soft », la relation des deux hommes se complexifie et pose l'enjeu de la possibilité de vivre des amours homosexuelles dans un milieu sportif.Quels sont les ingrédients du succès de Heated Rivalry ? Pourquoi la série plaît-elle particulièrement au public féminin ? Et que vaut-elle ? Dans cet épisode du podcast « L'Heure du Monde », Audrey Fournier, spécialiste des séries au Monde, analyse les codes scénaristiques de cette production qui fascine son public, nous raconte ses origines et revient sur son succès grandissant.Un épisode d'Esther Michon. Réalisation : Florentin Baume. Présentation et rédaction en chef : Thomas Baumgartner. Dans cet épisode : extrait de la bande-annonce et du trailer de la série Heated Rivalry, de la bande-annonce de la série Normal People, d'une interview accordée par Connor Storrie au podcast « In Your Dreams With Owen Thiele » le 26 décembre 2025, d'un sketch de Connor Storrie et Hudson Williams à la cérémonie des Golden Globes le 11 janvier 2026, d'une interview d'une fan de la série accordée au podcast « L'Heure du Monde ».Cet épisode de podcast a été mis en ligne le 10 février 2026.---Abonnez-vous au Monde : https://abo.lemonde.fr/podcastEt réservez vos places pour les lives des 5 ans de L'Heure du Monde : https://ateliers.lemonde.fr/lheure-du-monde/174 Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

OH BOY. Here we are, once again, bringing you a big ol' steaming hot episode of a Sis Flicks Podcast discussion on Heated Rivalry - reheated rivalry? - episode 5! Join us as we continue to pray at the altar of Jacob Tierney & Rachel Reid, screech over concussed Shane, and discuss attending a party at The Cottage in our 30's. We're joined by our favorite special guest stars, sisters-of-the-pod, Dani @dani.reads.things and Marisa, back for another round. We promised you four screeching women foaming at the mouth over this show, and we delivered. Promises made, promises kept! As always, find us on Instagram @sisflickspodcast; shoot us an email at sisflickspodcast@gmail.com; find us on Letterboxd and Patreon for a smattering of bonus content and merch!Recorded, edited & produced by Nadhya & Paola.

This episode highlights CADL's America 250 Reading Challenge, a round up of great picture books, and a mix of extremely popular and under the radar picks. Cheryl's Books:    Bottom of the Pyramid: A Memoir of Persevering, Dancing for Myself, and Starring in My Own Life by Nia SiouxLoved and Missed by Susie BoytIf We Were Dogs by Sophie BlackallMentioned:Books written and/or illustrated by Julie MorstadLessons from Plants by Beronda L. Montgomery covered in Reader's Roundtable Episode 40: Summer Wrap-UpDead and Alive: Essays by Zadie SmithBooks written and/or illustrated by Sophie Blackall Jessica's Books:   Game Changer and Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid (book one and two of the Game Changer series)When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America's Black Botanical Legacy by Beronda L. MontgomeryHarriet Tubman: Demon Slayer. Vol. 1 by David CrownsonMentioned: The Correspondent by Virgina EvansTheo of Golden by Levi AllenCooking Gene: A Journey Through African American Culinary History in the Old South by Michael TwittySouth to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation by Imani PerryAll that She Carried: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family Keepsake by Tiya Miles Mari's Books:   Zero! The Number That Almost Wasn't by Sarah Albee, illustrated by Chris HsuThis is Orange: A Field Trip Through Color by Rachel Poliquin, illustrated by Julie MorstadThe Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli by Karina Yan GlaserOur Gorgeous Baby by Smriti Prasadam-Halls, illustrated by Eve CoyFloor It! by Bex Tobin Fine, illustrated by Federico FabianiMentioned:2026 Newbery Awards CADL's America 250 landing page including the Reading Challenge and decade reading lists: https://www.cadl.org/america250 

Der Bürgermeister von New York, Zohran Mamdani, hat dazu aufgerufen, im Schneesturm zu Hause zu bleiben und “Heated Rivalry” zu lesen. Die Serienverfilmung der Liebesgeschichte von Rachel Reid über zwei verliebte Eishockeyspieler ist ein weltweiter Erfolg. Hruschka, Lynn www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Lesart

Der Bürgermeister von New York, Zohran Mamdani, hat dazu aufgerufen, im Schneesturm zu Hause zu bleiben und “Heated Rivalry” zu lesen. Die Serienverfilmung der Liebesgeschichte von Rachel Reid über zwei verliebte Eishockeyspieler ist ein weltweiter Erfolg. Hruschka, Lynn www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Lesart

Today we are breaking down Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid and you better believe this episode is full of shenanigans just like the book...well the podcast shenanigans are vastly different than the book. And of course, there is a lot of comparing and contrasting to the show as well, so get your Canada fleece and hit play!Be sure to hop over to instagram and tell us what you thought!

Who wants to go to the cottage? Wonder Man does! This week, Aaron returns to the show to discuss Heated Rivalry, Wonder Man, Wolves, and more!Books: Malevolent #1, Game Changers (novel), Heated Rivalry (novel, TV series), The Copenhagen Test (TV series), Red and the Wolves OGN, King Sorrow (novel), Absolute Batman #16, Harley & Ivy: High Crimes #3, Harley x Elvira #4, Sorcerror Supreme #2The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (talkingcomicbooks.wordpress.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, John Burkle, and Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh, who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast, and you can email us at [podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com].

"Heated Rivalry" beschreibt die Liebesgeschichte von Profi-Eishockeyspielern Shane und Ilya. Der Roman von Rachel Reid ist smutty, spicy und herzerwärmend - die gleichnamige Serie nicht weniger. Wir fragen uns, wie die Geschichte Männlichkeit darstellt, welche realen, positiven Auswirkungen sie schon für das Leben von LGBTIQ+ Personen im Profisport hat und warum vor allem Heterofrauen "Heated Rivalry" lieben. Im Interview hört ihr außerdem Clara Stern, Drehbuchautorin und Regisseurin von "Breaking the Ice" (2022) - dem weiblichen, österreichischen Pendant zu "Heated Rivalry". Wer den Film schauen will, kann das in Österreich noch bis 17.2.2026 auf ORF ON, danach wird der Film auf  der österreichischen Streamingplattform www.vodclub.online verfügbar sein. In Deutschland findet ihr den Film auf den großen Streaming-Plattformen. Das gesamte Interview mit Clara Stern werden wir noch gesondert als Bonusfolge veröffentlichen - freut euch drauf! *Diese Folge wird präsentiert vom Ecco Verlag: "Pizza Orlando" von Clara Umbach ist eine queere Liebesgeschichte zwischen Hamburg und Berlin. Nina und Clara schreiben sich Chatnachrichten zu Liebe und Tod, Alltag und Zukunft... Die Neuerscheinung hat 176 Seiten und gibt's überall, wo es Bücher und eBooks gibt. *bezahlte Anzeige Werdet Teil unserer Steady-Community! Ihr wollt Teil der Die Buch-Community werden? Mit einem kleinen Beitrag seid ihr schon dabei! Tauscht euch mit uns über Bücher und Feminismus aus, holt euch tolle Goodies und helft uns nebenbei, schreibenden Frauen eine Plattform zu geben. Alle Infos findet ihr unter www.steady.page/diebuchpodcast. Quellen: Coach Jackie auf Instagram  Washington Post, "Heated Rivalry is a hit in Russia" ,21.1.2026 CBC, "Russia's anti-LGBTQ+ laws haven't stopped fans there from embracing Heated Rivalry", 17.1.2026 BBC, "Heated Rivalry inspired me to come out as gay", 31.1.2026

It's episode 225 and just in time for Valentine's Day we talk about Queer Romance! We discuss what counts and doesn't count as romance, ice hockey, regency, spies, demons, and more! Plus: Matthew reads a book he actually likes, Jam reads a book they dislike, and a fairly large chunk of the episode wasn't recorded and had to be edited around! Guess what parts were re-recorded! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray

Editors - Arthur Tarnowski ACE, CCE and Véronique Barbe CCE After years of working in different cutting rooms across Montreal, Heated Rivalry editors Arthur Tarnowski and Véronique Barbe are finally skating on the same line for showrunner Jacob Tierney. But bringing the "spicy" subject matter of Rachel Reid's book series to tv audiences would be no small feat. It required the editors to find the right balance of tension, chemistry and character within and around the steamy sexual encounters of the shows main characters. Heated Rivalry follows the lives of two budding hockey superstars, Canadian Shane Hollander and Russian Ilya Rozanov.  Before becoming pro hockey players, the two meet as competitors at an international hockey competition.  Six months later they would be drafted by two rival teams, the Montreal Metros and the Boston Raiders.  Although their on-ice rivalry is amplified by media coverage and public perception, the two develop a private, initially casual sexual relationship that continues intermittently over several years as they pursue their hockey careers.  Keeping this relationship hidden from the world is a challenge greater than either would ever have on the ice. ARTHUR TARNOWSKI ACE, CCE Arthur Tarnowski is an award-winning editor who grew up loving James Bond and Ingmar Bergman films (thank you PBS). Editor of over 40 features, in both English and French, his eclectic filmography encompasses everything from broad comedies like the Canadian box-office hits Father and Guns 2 and Compulsive Liar to auteur cinema like Drunken Birds (Canada's Academy Awards submission, 2022), Kidnapping Inc.(Sundance 2024; Haiti's Academy Awards submission, 2026), Irena's Vow (TIFF 2023) and The Hummingbird Project(TIFF 2018). He also enjoys cutting action pictures such as Deadfall (Tribeca 2013), Brick Mansions and The Decline. His television work includes The Sticky, DMV, 19-2, Bad Blood, Being Human, The Art of More, and The Moody's. He has also created trailers for over 150 films. His most recent project, Heated Rivalry—a Crave/HBO series created with frequent collaborator writer-director Jacob Tierney—has become a global television phenomenon. VÉRONIQUE BARBE CCE Aside from her work on Heated Rivalry, Vero's credits include HBO's Big Little Lies and Sharp Objects, both directed by Jean‑Marc Vallée — a cherished creative partner and mentor whose impact continues to guide her work. She has edited TV series and films across Canada, the U.S., Europe, and Japan, and has earned nominations from the Emmys, ACE, CCE, and CSA.   Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs Check out what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Nicole Weaver (she/her) of Black Bi Reality and 'Couple to Throuple's Ashmal Ali talk about bisexuality in "Heated Rivalry" Season 1. How does Ilya Rozanov's bisexuality affect his relationship with the gay Shane Hollander? How is bisexual actor, François Arnaud, being treated outside of the show? Why are people saying author Rachel Reid is bisexual? ‘The Traitors': Rob Rausch and Candiace Dillard Bassett Feud on Instagram https://parade.com/entertainment/the-traitors-rob-rausch-and-candiace-dillard-bassett-feud-on-instagram Follow Ashmal Ali https://www.instagram.com/ashmalali/ Follow us on Twitter: / blackbireality Follow on IG: / blackbireality Follow on TikTok: / blackbireality Photo credit Peacock Theme Music DJ MC Pro Branding by Jordan Scruggs https://www.jordanponders.com/#heatedrivalry #coupletothrouple

Subscribe to get access to the full episode, the episode reading list, and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappinessAbby and Patrick discuss the runaway streaming sensation, Heated Rivalry. Adapted from Rachel Reid's Game Changers novels by Canadian director Jacob Tierney, Heated Rivalry depicts a burgeoning romance between two young hockey players who are also bitter rivals. Taking up themes of athleticism, masculinity, language, desire, and more, Heated Rivalry also offers Abby and Patrick a perfect opportunity to sketch out a psychoanalytic perspective on the cultural meanings of professional sports, touching on topics like fantasy, regression, play, creativity, recognition, and beyond. Have you noticed that Freud is back? Got questions about psychoanalysis? Or maybe you've traversed the fantasy and lived to tell the tale? Leave us a voicemail! (646) 450-0847  A podcast about psychoanalysis, politics, pop culture, and the ways we suffer now. New episodes on Saturdays. Follow us on social media:  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/OrdinaryUnhappiness Twitter: @UnhappinessPod Instagram: @OrdinaryUnhappiness Patreon: patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness Theme song: Formal Chicken - Gnossienne No. 1 https://open.spotify.com/album/2MIIYnbyLqriV3vrpUTxxO Provided by Fruits Music

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Years ago, when Rachel Reid finished her first manuscript, she didn't tell anyone she was submitting it for publication. But that was before the runaway success of her queer hockey romance book, Heated Rivalry. Now, the Nova Scotia author is finding it harder to work quietly. She joins guest host Garvia Bailey to talk about the complex hockey fandom that inspired Heated Rivalry, the TV adaptation that turned into a global phenomenon, and her progress on Unrivaled — the next book in the series. If you like this conversation, check out Tom Power's interview with Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney on the joy of gay, smutty TV.

Joining Elias on The Big 5 were Trudie Mason, Veteran Newscaster here at CJAD 800 and Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante. Among the topics discussed were U.S. President Donald Trump revived one of his most pointed insults toward Canada on Saturday, calling Prime Minister Mark Carney “governor” and threatening to slam the country with a 100 per cent tariff over its growing ties with China Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to announce a GST credit increase this morning Turns out if you get arrested while climbing the Jacques-Cartier bridge, you can get away with it by claiming you're a climate activist. The trial for the two men who climbed the structure back in October of 2024 was cancelled officially back in December By now you’ve all heard of the TV show “Heated Rivalry,” which has already become a cult hit around the world. The author of the book series the show is based on, Canadian novelist Rachel Reid, says that she’s been on a five-year waiting list to see a specialist for Parkinson’s disease. But now that she has acquired fame, she’s getting an appointment in two weeks. Is this how Canadian healthcare works?

WE'RE BACK, BABY! There are a handful of things that can tempt us out of our semi-retirement, and as some of our more recent past coverage has proven, an adaptation of a beloved book or series will always be one of them -- but few IPs could command the devotion HEATED RIVALRY by Rachel Reid (and adapted by Jacob Tierney) has inspired in all of us. Has a mass collective psychosis ever been so fun? We don't think so! We first mentioned HEATED RIVALRY on this podcast back in February of 2022, so it only felt right to bring it back for its own full episode now that the show has made it a literal global sensation. We talk adaptive choices, timey wimey timelines, yearning, our new favorite actors, and, of course, the universal appeal and power of game-changing romance. We don't know when we'll be back, but we definitely will. In the meantime, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes and everywhere you get your podcasts, and send us an email if you have any burning questions or suggestions! As always, a massive thanks to Djempirical for our incredible music. Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyaage.com actyaagepod@gmail.com facebook.com/actyaage Find Corinne at: instagram.com/rinne_reads Find Tasia at: instagram.com/rageycakes

The Brooklyn Beckham family drama that's been all over the news and in our group chats this week has us questioning where 'doing your best' ends and maternal control begins. We unpack the power dynamics of the family unit and why the internet is obsessed with a 26-year-old finally finding his voice. Plus, from "Make Whole Milk Great Again" to the sudden arrival of Autistic Barbie, we’re looking at the intersection of politics, branding, and... kids' lunchboxes. Also, a GP’s five-month suspension has raised some questions we need to unpack.And, some fabulous reccos to make life easier, more interesting and fun. Get it while it's hot. Our Recommendations: ☕ Amelia is all about Temple Trap a game for the kids and its associated app Playroom.

Move over RuPaul's Drag Race! Straight women are now obsessing over a whole new TV show packed with competitive queens, only this time it's hunky hockey players playing a little tonsil hockey off the ice.Heated Rivalry, the sizzling new TV show based on Rachel Reid's bestselling series about the secret gay romances of rival star hockey players, is scoring big with audiences. Like Brokeback Mountain, it's got everyone thinking about how the puck slides into the net without lube.The series has also sent the four lead actors' careers skating into the spotlight, leaving fans drooling over every off-ice action in their real-life love lives. Looks like the ice isn't the only thing getting slippery.Today we take a look at the cultural impact of all the new queer TV shows streaming right now, including: Pluribus, Heated Rivalry, Stranger Things, Starfleet Academy, and, of course, RuPaul's Drag Race. Plus-- • Hands Across America is about to celebrate its 40 year anniversary in May. Can we unite the country again to fight hunger and poverty?• How the Love Boat sank after they let go of the original Julie. • How to make a tuna melt sandwich.• Remembering Chicago LGBTQ legend Rick Garcia, who died this month, he was 69. 

In Episode 215, Sarah and Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books share the best backlist books they read in 2025. They discuss their top 5 backlist books from last year, highlight some underrated backlist gems, and review their backlist reading statistics. Devoting an entire episode to backlist reading is both a team and listener favorite annual tradition!  This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcement The Best of the Backlist Guide: Favorite Backlist Books Read in 2025 is available now! Members of the Sarah's Bookshelves Live community share the best backlist book they read last year in a beautiful PDF guide. To get the guide, you can sign up to join us on Patreon here. or Substack here. You'll also get access to monthly bonus podcast episodes and the new-for-2026 Rock Your Reading Tracker and the Lite Reading Tracker. Highlights Sarah and Catherine share their full stats for backlist reading in 2025. Backlist reading quantity was stable last year for Sarah, but backlist reading quality dipped a bit. Catherine had a slight increase in the number of backlist books she read, AND her backlist reading remained incredibly successful. Sarah's backlist reading may change just a bit looking ahead to 2026. Our Top 5 Backlist Books We Read in 2025 [10:44]  Catherine The No-Show by Beth O'Leary (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:50]  Georgia by Dawn Tripp (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:44]  The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows (2008) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:48]  Don't You Forget About Me by Mhairi McFarlane (2019) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:57]  The Death of Bees by Lisa O'Donnell (2013) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:21]  Sarah The Force of Such Beauty by Barbara Bourland (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:37]  The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis (1983) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:58]  We Burn Daylight by Bret Anthony Johnston (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:42]  Family Happiness by Laurie Colwin (1982) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:30]  Twenty Years Later by Charlie Donlea (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:37]  Other Books Mentioned The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary (2019) [13:19]  The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin (2023) [20:28]  Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman (2020) [20:31]  Nowhere Girl by Cheryl Diamond (2021) [20:33]  Heated Rivalry (Game Changers, 2) by Rachel Reid (2023) [33:50]  Happy All the Time by Laurie Colwin (1978) [37:58]  Guess Again by Charlie Donlea (2025) [40:54]  Underrated Backlist Gems [43:34]  Catherine Miss Jane by Brad Watson (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:46]  Your Heart Is a Muscle the Size of a Fist by Sunil Yapa (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:40]  Sarah Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:28]  Euphoria by Lily King (2014) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [51:04]  Other Books Mentioned Talking at Night by Claire Davelery (2023) [48:25]  Slanting Towards the Sea by Lidija Hilje (2025) [51:20]  Heart the Lover by Lily King (2025) [51:38] 

It's cats, cats, and more cats on this week's edition of the Talking Comics podcast! In this episode, Joey holds down the fort along with some help from Mr. Bob Reyer and Steve! After the group catches up on birthday shenanigans, they discuss everything from Luna Snow to The Toxic Avenger, to murderous bears, exciting creator collabs, and much more!Books: Wonder Woman: Black & Gold Special 2026, Luna Snow: World Tour (One-Shot), DC K.O. #3, Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #5, Die: Loaded #3, Sai: Dimensional Rivals #1, We Used to Live Here (novel), Tough Guy (novel), King Sorrow (novel), Star Trek: Starfield Academy Episodes #1-2, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (movie), The Toxic Avenger (movie)The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (talkingcomicbooks.wordpress.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, John Burkle, and Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh, who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast, and you can email us at [podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com].

Yes, we're doing it, we're talking about Heated Rivalry. If you follow us on Instagram you already know that this series has eaten Gen's brain, so it only seemed fitting that we do an official episode.We're talking about the first two books in Rachel Reid's Game Changers series and the TV adaptation. So hop into Shane's very normal, practical car with us, we're going to the cottage.Show NotesThis is our longest episode yet, surprising precisely no one, because Gen physically can't shut up about these boys.Are we going to end up doing an episode on the rest of this series? Probably. Will we wait for Season 2 to drop? That depends how soon we get it.This show is so Canadian. We're so proud.The seventh book in the series, Unrivaled, (yes, another Ilya and Shane book!) drops on September 29 of this year. Pre-orders are already open, but if you go here, you already know that.Canada Dry forever, especially the mini cans.Our next episode is our annual Jame Baldwin episode. This year we're talking about his short story collection, Going to Meet the Man.And don't forget to read along with our book club pick, Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk.Books in the Game Changers Series by Rachel Reid1. Game Changer2. Heated Rivalry3. Tough Guy4. Common Goal5. Role Model6. The Long Game7. Unrivaled (Forthcoming September 29, 2026)

In this listener-commissioned bonus episode, we break down the internet's favorite hockey romance through a gymnastics lens — rivalry, pressure, secrecy, slow burns, and why elite athletes are like this. It's an adult conversation with minor spoilers, wheeze giggles, and Oscar's for butt. Commissioned by Karla. This is her fault. Thank you, Alyssa for proving our point with her Ilya speech. UP NEXT Fantasy Gymnastics podcast every Wednesday College & Cocktails : Sunday Jan 25th, 12:00 PT after UCLA at Michigan State (FOX) 2026 Cocktail and Mocktail menu here Add exclusive Club Content like College & Cocktails to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Fantasy: GymCastic 2026 College Fantasy Game now open. Never too late to join! Merch: Shop Now Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources CHAPTERS 00:00 – Kentucky Gymnastics Recreates the Heated Rivalry Pump-Up Speech 00:00:17 – Welcome to GymCastic (Bonus Episode) 00:00:45 – You Don't Need to Know This Show (We'll Explain Everything) 00:01:04 – Adult Conversation Warning (Minor Spoilers) 00:01:38 – What Is Heated Rivalry? 00:03:05 – Hockey the Way Jade Carey's Floor Is Choreography 00:04:40 – Why Are We Doing a Podcast About This? 00:06:10 – The Books: Game Changers Series by Rachel Reid 00:07:05 – Why People Are Obsessed With This Show 00:10:00 – Secret Romance, Gay Panic, and Years of Tension 00:13:25 – The Stairs Scene, Chirping, and Competitive Flirting 00:17:05 – Gay and Bi Representation That Feels Real 00:20:20 – From Coco Gauff to SNL to Massive Fan Edits 00:25:40 – Casting Heated Rivalry for Gymnastics 00:29:30 – Greatest of All Time Criteria (Hot, Dominant, Iconic) 00:33:40 – If Not Russian, then who?  00:37:10 – Why a Lesbian Version Wouldn't Work (Sue Bird Was Right) 00:40:20 – Khorkina for Maximum Chaos Casting 00:43:30 – Why Sports Movies Are Never Realistic (And That's Fine) 00:46:40 – The Gym Mom vs Kip's Dad: Loyalty and Support 00:49:50 – Secret Relationships vs The Closet 00:53:10 – Panic, Fear, and Being Recognized 00:56:10 – Complications of Secret Hookups (Spring Break Story) 00:59:50 – Sub Dom Dynamics in Elite Sports 01:06:40 – Is This a Turning Point for Sports Fan Fic Smut?  

Cathy and Todd discuss Why Heated Rivalry Matters, digging into why this hockey romance has become such a cultural lightning rod and emotional touchstone. They talk about Rachel Reid's novel and the TV adaptation, but mostly they focus on what's really happening alongside the sex scenes: two very different expressions of masculinity learning how to coexist without hierarchy, punishment, or performance. The conversation moves from the slow-burn relationship between Shane and Ilya to why so many women, queer viewers, and romance fans trust this story and feel oddly comforted by it. They explore how the show models emotional safety, real repair, and power that doesn't turn into harm, and why that feels rare right now. It's a mix of pop culture, psychology, and cultural reckoning about intimacy, vulnerability, and what people are longing for in relationships today. Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. David Serrano- Certified Financial Planner- 815-370-3780 MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile

In this episode, we are joined by best-selling author of steamy sports romance novels, Lainey Davis! Lainey began her author career in 2017 before becoming a full-time author in 2021. Her journey as a writer over the last few years has taught her a lot about indie publishing, writing romance, and writing sports romance in particular! We were totally here for this discussion about Lainey's experiences as an indie author, building up an author community, writing to market, writing sports romance, our shared love of Heated Rivalry and Rachel Reid's Game Changers series, and so much more! To learn more, visit Lainey's website and find Lainey's books on Kobo.

Hockey is having a big TV moment across the country — not for the sports, but for the gay sex and queer representation on HBO Max's new breakout series “Heated Rivalry.” The show, which has already been renewed for a second season, is based on a book series by author Rachel Reid, who says portions of its focus were inspired by an imagined rivals-to-lovers relationship between Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby and Washington Capitals winger Alexander Ovechkin. Host Megan Harris is tapping in fans across the City Cast network to talk about why this show has become such a hit and whether Pittsburghers should claim the connection. Show some love to today's guests, City Cast Seattle creative producer Sam J. Leeds and City Cast DC senior producer Julia Karron. Notes and references from today's show: GAY HOCKEY IS HAVING A MOMENT [City Cast Seattle] 'Heated Rivalry,' the gay hockey romance taking over the internet, finds love in Pittsburgh [Post-Gazette] ‘Heated Rivalry' Star Hudson Williams Says Closeted Pro Athletes Have DMed Him [Them] Learn more about the sponsors of this January 14th episode: AIDS Free Pittsburgh PA Preferred P3R Special Olympics Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. 

Leah, Kate, and Melissa preview January's major SCOTUS cases, including disputes over trans kids' participation in team sports, a concealed-carry ban in Hawaii, and Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The hosts are then joined by Georgetown Law Professor Marty Lederman to break down the administration's flimsy legal case for the regime-change operation in Venezuela, as well as the Court's shadow docket ruling on the federalization and deployment of the National Guard in Chicago. Finally, some news: the horrific murder of Renee Good in Minneapolis, the Court's opinion in an important habeas case, and an unhinged tweet from Trump's Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights.Favorite things:Leah: Jan Crawford's attack on SCOTUS “corruption” narrative was its own substantive-free narrative, Chris Geidner (Law Dork); The Year America Broke Open, Sherrilyn Ifill (Sherrilyn's Newsletter); State v. Johnson (Wyoming Supreme Court); Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid and on HBO Max (Game Changers series); Rally for America's Workforce: PAWA to the People on  Wednesday, 1/14/26 at 12:00pm at Upper Senate Park in DCKate: Audition, Katie Kitamura; A Marriage at Sea: A True Story of Love, Obsession, and Shipwreck, Sophie Elmhirst; The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder, David Grann; The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York, Robert Caro; FOTP Steve Vladeck's Senate Judiciary Committee testimonyMelissa: The Heir Apparent, Rebecca Armitage; Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, Gabrielle Zevin; Ziwe's interview with Vince Staples Get tickets for STRICT SCRUTINY LIVE – The Bad Decisions Tour 2026! 3/6/26 – San Francisco3/7/26 – Los AngelesLearn more: http://crooked.com/eventsBuy Leah's book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad VibesFollow us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky Get tickets for STRICT SCRUTINY LIVE – The Bad Decisions Tour 2025! 3/6/26 – San Francisco3/7/26 – Los AngelesLearn more: http://crooked.com/eventsOrder your copy of Leah's book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad VibesFollow us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Any takeaways from this episode?This week on Rom-Com Rescue, we are diving headfirst into the internet-melting, emotionally devastating, wildly addictive rom-com series Heated Rivalry starring Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie (2025), now streaming on HBO Max.Hockey rivals.Secret lovers.A decade-long slow burn.One cottage that changed everything.And yes — some of the most talked-about butts on screen.We're breaking down why Heated Rivalry has taken over timelines, group chats, and late-night thoughts — and why this story hits so deeply for so many people.On the surface, this is a sexy rivals-to-lovers romance between Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. But underneath? This show taps directly into anxious attachment, avoidant coping, long-distance fantasy, secrecy, and the very human desire to be chosen — fully and openly.In this episode, Kira and Dr. Isabelle Morley unpack:Why long-distance + time creates powerful fantasy bondsHow secrecy intensifies intimacy (and where it goes wrong)The anxious–avoidant push/pull dynamic at the heart of the storyWhy sex can feel like closeness — even when emotional intimacy is missingWhat makes this show feel emotionally safe in a way so many romances don'tWe also talk about:Why this story resonated so strongly with womenWhat it means to feel wanted vs. chosenHealthy vs. unhealthy longingRepresentation without traumaAnd why so many of us are still thinking about the cottageThis is not a recap podcast.This is a relationship dynamics deep dive — and Heated Rivalry gives us a LOT to work with.Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok, & youtube and Bluesky!Get show notes, transcripts, and more information on at Rom-ComRescue.com

It's 2026, and the Talking Comics Crew is back for another year of superhero shenanigans, mind-bending adventures, and whatever weird, sad shit Steve happens to be reading. This episode has it all, folks! We've got the Sorceress Supreme, The Will of Doom, Stranger Things Soapbox Thoughts, an excursion into Hell, 2026 comic book recommendations, and more!Comics & Books: Harley & Ivy: High Crimes #2, Harley x Elvira #3, Strange Tales #3, Sorcerer Supreme #1, 11/22/63 (novel), Everything Dead & Dying #4, Die: Loaded #1-2, The Indian Lake Trilogy: My Heart is a Chainsaw, Don't Fear the Reaper, The Angel of Indian Lake (novels by Stephen Graham Jones), Katabasis (novel by R.F. Kuang), The WIll of Doom #1, Ultimate Spider-Man #21-23, Ultimate Endgame #1, Heated Rivalry (TV series & novels), Moonchild (Webtoon), Change Your Story (Webtoon), Primrose Academy, Pumped, TLG, The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings (novel), Birds of Prey, Wrestleheist #1, Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman #6Other Stuff: THIS PODCAST CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR STRANGER THINGS SEASON 5The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (talkingcomicbooks.wordpress.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, John Burkle, and Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh, who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast, and you can email us at [podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com].

Reality TV producer and Fixing Famous People co-host Chris DeRosa joins Kate to discuss the latest season of The Kardashians on Hulu and Heated Rivalry, now streaming on HBO Max. The series is an adaptation of Rachel Reid's bestselling novel about professional hockey rivals Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov whose rivalry turns into a secret romance. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Tommy is joined by bestselling author Rachel Reid, the writer behind Heated Rivalry and the Game Changers series. The series is beloved for redefining queer romance in the world of professional hockey. What began as a passion project quickly became a phenomenon, earning Rachel a devoted global fanbase and cementing Heated Rivalry as a modern romance classic. She opens up about the origins of Heated Rivalry, how Shane and Ilya’s story evolved from a side romance into something much bigger, and why readers connected so deeply to its emotional honesty. Rachel discusses why Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams were the only choices for Ilya and Shane, if more Ilya and Shane books are coming, and what we might see in Season 2 of the hit series. She also talks about fandom culture, online communities, and the unexpected life-changing success of her books, as well as what it’s like to create characters that live far beyond the page. Plus, she shares what she’s learned as a writer, what inspires her storytelling, and why romance (especially queer romance) matters now more than ever. And she is answering YOUR burning fan questions! Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @neversaidthisbeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Get in Babes, We're Going to the Cottage. Amy, Lia, and Megan take a departure from Seoul and dive headfirst in Canada to talk about our new obsession, the queer hockey romance TV series, Heated Rivalry, based on the Game Changers book series by Rachel Reid. This isn't a deep dive, and instead we discuss all the ways that the show's creator Jacob Tierney nails the romance novel conventions and gives us the best romance adaptation we have ever seen. Also, we learn rivalry is a hard word to say out loud repeatedly.Books mentioned:Hamartia by Scarlett DrakeShow Me Wonders by Riley NashThe Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi LeeReady to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.*Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podcast*Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. And check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest member of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.Last but CERTAINLY not least....love BTS? Or curious what all the fuss is about? Check out our sister pod Afternoona Army for "thinky, thirsty and over thirty" takes on Bangtan life. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

When we left you yesterday Shane had proposed to Ilya in a recreation of the proposal Ilya described in HEATED RIVALRY and they've decided to get hitched this summer! That's where we're jumping in for part 2 of THE LONG GAME by Rachel Reid. Bonus Content: Mel trolls Sabrina mercilessly and ANYA THE DOG! Lady Loves: ZAMBRINA: Sabrina got to ride the Zamboni at her local hockey rink!!! Mel: care about something even if it doesn't impact you. Maybe ESPECIALLY if it doesn't impact you. This Friday on Patreon and our Apple Podcast subscription, Mel is telling Sabrina all about the last two books in the Stage Dive series LEAD and DEEP by Kylie Scott. Curious about the ridiculous faces we make? Subscribe and watch us on YOUTUBE! Want to tell us a story, ask about advertising, or anything else? Email: heavingbosomspodcast (at) gmail  Follow our socials:  Instagram @heavingbosoms | Tiktok @heaving_bosoms | Bluesky: @heavingbosoms.com | Threads: @heavingbosoms   Facebook group: the Heaving Bosoms Geriatric Friendship Cult Credits: Theme Music: Brittany Pfantz  Art: Author Kate Prior The above contains affiliate links, which means that when purchasing through them, the podcast gets a small percentage without costing you a penny more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The new show Heated Rivalry is a very sexy and very queer hockey romance streaming on HBO Max–and it's a phenomenon. It follows archrival players Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) as they carry on a clandestine affair off the ice. And since it's based on a whole series of interconnected romance novels by Rachel Reid, it may be with us for a very long time.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

“Heated Rivalry,” a TV adaption of Rachel Reid's gay romance novel, has taken social media feeds and group chats by storm. Thanks to a deal with HBO, this Canadian TV show has been steaming up living rooms across North America, and has become one of the streamer's most-watched shows.The series centers on two rival hockey players, Canadian Shane Hollander and Russian Ilya Rozanov, who in public are fierce competitors but in private nurture a blossoming romance.Today on “Post Reports,” host Martine Powers speaks with Lifestyle reporter Rachel Kurzius and Style reporter Shane O'Neill to talk about the show's depictions of gay intimacy, why this extremely steamy show has struck a chord with audiences, and what it says about our collective anxieties around sex and relationships.Today's show was produced by Thomas Lu. It was mixed by Sam Bair. And edited by Peter Bresnan.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.