Rational Romantics

Get ready to deep dive Bridgerton Book 6, "When He Was Wicked" by Julia Quinn, Francesca's story and the basis for Bridgerton Season 5. Whether this is your first read or your fifth (like Cass), this will be a blast. Go in-depth week to week on a section of the book, and discover all the symbolic meanings, thematic threads, and fascinating character development. This week, in the first section that works almost as a prologue, we get something that's already been depicted onscreen in Season 4. But there's so much more nuance and some key differences to dive into. If you're a book fan, or a show fan who wants to see what inspired the series, this is the podcast for you! A pro-queer and inclusive reading of this fantastic book that will leave you clambering for more.

Heated Rivalry dropped so much content over the past few weeks that it felt a little hard to keep up! If you want to deep dive every aspect and every update, from the massive to the minuscule, this is the episode for you. From discussing the thematic implications of Connor and Hudson hitting the gym like mad, to dissecting the triumphant, complicated, and nuanced representation of Justice Smith as Harris Drover, this podcast is the place for all the loons who want to fully explore every facet of this world.

Attention Off Campus fans! Cass chats with music supervisors for the Prime Video megahit "Off Campus," Amanda Kreig-Thomas and Anna Romanoff! They discuss the role of music supervisors, who have their hand in every aspect of music in the show, as well as deep dive specific needle drops and spots that set the internet aflame. From G-Flip's "Bed on Fire" to "Back in my Body" by Maggie Rogers, the iconic JLo moment with "On the Floor" and of course, the Coachella set that will change your life from the Beaches, and so much more! This is a can't-miss interview for OC fans.

Join Cass Morann and Dan Cash (@dancashio), Heated Rivalry content creators and super fans, as they deep-dive the famous Cottage episode! The finale and final episode of this rewatch, they discuss the series as a whole, it's incredible success and beautiful message. They compare it to One Direction and Heartstopper (you'll just have to listen to find out...). And of course, they discuss all the scenes that we can't get enough of in this episode. From Scott's speech to "Don't marry Svetlana," the eight burgers to the beautiful acceptance and forgiveness of a mother and son. And of course, some of the most beautifully intimate scenes ever filmed. Loons, this one is for you!

Join Cass and bookstagrammer Taylor Layne as they deep dive Heated Rivalry's most "perfect" episode according to IMDb -- I'll Believe in Anything. Delivering one of the most sweeping romantic moments in television history, this episode unfolds beautifully and intensely. And Cass and Taylor go through every step with you. If you can't get enough of Shane and Ilya, of Scott and Kip, and of Heated Rivalry, this is an episode you can't miss!