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Join Cass in a very special episode of Rational Romantics featuring the first episode of the new season of Bridgerton: The Official Podcast. If you love the deep dives and behind-the-scenes details from Rational Romantics, you are going to adore the peek behind the curtain in this episode. Featuring stars Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha along with showrunner Jess Brownell and hosted by Alison Hammond. Cass is so thrilled to be partnering with Bridgerton: The Official Podcast to bring this awesome episode to your ears, and make sure you check out the next episode, out now wherever you get your podcasts.

Cass deep dives Bridgerton Season 4 Part I ! From Sophie's tragic past to the push/pull of an upstairs/downstairs relationship. From a steamy lake scene to an even steamier staircase scene. From Colin and Penelope to Francesca and John, to new love for Violet Bridgerton, there is so much to unpack.

Cass sits down with one of the people who made Heated Rivalry into the international phenomenon that it is. Chala Hunter, the intimacy coordinator for the show, answers questions about the philosophy of intimacy and character development as well as digs into specific scenes and the thought process behind them. From creating safe, inclusive spaces for actors to explore their characters within clear boundaries to writing up spreadsheets that cover intimacy from shower scenes to simulated sex and so much more. An absolute must-listen for fans of Heated Rivalry. Cass also shares a few updates in the Instagram journey, and talks a bit of Bridgerton as we prepare for next week's Season 4 release.

Join Cass and Aynsley as they deep dive the Bridgerton Season Four Premiere! From the wild fan experience of the live stream to the incredible red carpet interviews, and of course, the very first episode of this magical season. SPOILER ALERT! They are going shot-for-shot in "The Waltz" to talk about every shade of meaning from their first viewing. And of course, to explore the possibilities upcoming for the rest of the season -- maybe even for future ones! For all Bridgerton superfans, this is a must-listen to get you through the last couple weeks of "Fridgerton" before we heat up January 29th!

Join Cass as she embarks on a wild journey through the many leaks that have been shared across both the Bridgerverse and the Heated Rivalry world! From massive news about another book in the Game Changers series to a particularly bumpy carriage ride on the streets of Mayfair, Cass has you covered! She dissects the leaked photos from Bridgerton Season 4, and notes that most of them seem to carry a steamy theme. And finally, she discusses the People We Meet On Vacation movie. If you want to keep up to date in all our favorite fandoms, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

Join Cass and Jordan (@julietfoxreads) as they discuss all things Heated Rivalry. They deep dive the first season of Shane and Ilya's story, reflecting on the incredible journey, powerful emotions, and fantastic adaptation that is this series. They talk through the highs and lows of the years-long affair between the two leads, sharing their own reactions and ideas about the scenes. They add in behind-the-scenes aspects, notice and discuss the carefully chosen details, and talk about what they hope to see in Season 2. If you're a Hollanov fan, you don't want to miss this episode!

Christmas brought gifts that just kept on giving. From a fire hydrant of Bridgerton content to the Heated Rivalry finale, there is so much to discuss! And Cass and Aynsley get some exciting news about Connor and Hudson right before hopping on the pod! They chat about the amazing finale before breaking down the Bridgerton Season 4 Pt I trailer and diving into all the details. From Polin's second carriage romp to Eloise as Joan of Arc and of course Benedict and Sophie's love story. A must-listen for all you romance fans!

Loose lips may sink ships, but they thrill the Bridgerton Fandom! Join Cass and her guest, bookstagrammer and Brigerton fan Danielle (@smutwalks on Instagram) as they deep dive all the spoilers from Season 4. So, Spoiler Alert... They discuss how likely they think each of the potential spoilers are and what they think of them, from Polin scenes to Franchaela clues to Benophie tidbits. There is so much to cover. And of course, it wouldn't be a December episode of Rational Romantics without talking Heated Rivalry! So stick around to the end for some new thoughts on some steamy pictures pre-episode-four.

Join Cass and Aynsley on another pop culture extravaganza where they dive into both the silly (Maxton Hall, Emily in Paris, serial killer romances) and the serious (Heated Rivalry, social media and activism) of our current cultural landscape. They address the "elephant in the room," aka the lack of recent promo for Bridgerton Season 4, and reflect on just what is going on with this Fridgerton when we should be basking in the warm glow of fresh content. They dive into their respective favorite romantic ideals, from the friends to lovers in People We Meet on Vacation to enemies to lovers in Heated Rivalry. And of course, so much more!

Join Cass and Sheryl from LitChicks (@litchicksread on Instagram) as they discuss that phenomenon that's taking the world by storm: Hockey Romance! They of course deep dive the phenomenal first two episodes of Heated Rivalry, a book by Rachel Reid (friend of the pod -- listen to ep 26 for our conversation with Rachel!) turned into a TV series. They gush over the immaculate adaptation from a favorite book, the incredible acting and details included, and of course, the next-level spice that is worthy of Shane and Ilya. They discuss how they got into hockey romance, including some great recs if you're looking for new books to read, and of course chat about their lives and how they know each other. This is a delightful episode that you'll thoroughly enjoy if you're a hockey romance fan, and if you aren't yet, you probably will be after watching to Heated Rivalry and listening to this ep!

Cass talks WICKED For Good right after watching for the first time, and the reactions are raw and in awe! She also breaks down the news from several different fandoms this week, including a major update in the Bridgerverse about leading lady Sophie. She also highlights Heated Rivalry, the show premiering Nov 28 (and coming to HBO Max in the US!) with a little tease of next week that will have a lot more to say on that subject. Make sure to tune in for all the updates, speculation, and excitement for these fandoms and more!

Join Cass and familiar face Aynsley Broom as they catch up on pop culture events in recent days, and of course get off on tangents and deep dives. They of course talk Bridgerton Season 4, the new version of Frankenstein, and with that, the idea of adaptations as a whole. From Wuthering Heights to Toy Story 5, nothing is off limits (even questioning if Jane Austen ever saw her own hoo-ha)! These two long-time content creators discuss the perils and triumphs of being on social media, the surprising parallels between Instagram posts and Shakespeare, and so much more! Dive back in with these two as they chat about anything and everything!

Join Cass as she deep dives the Bridgerton news from this week, including the first character promo of Benedict Bridgerton and the "Sexiest Man Alive," Jonathan Bailey! She also shares some hints and clues about Season 5 from her super secret and fantastic sources. Hint: they confirmed a big theory for the next season. So make sure to listen to hear all about not only that, but also the personal interactions your hosts had with the Bridgerton cast! At Modern Oli (aka Footman John)'s show in London, they met several of the fantastic cast of their favorite show. This episode is filled with exciting details and close encounters with our favorite stars!

Join Cass and Deb as they break down the last four episodes of Outlander: Blood of My Blood! And of course discuss all the Bridgerton crumbs from this week. Make sure to stay tuned to the very end for an exciting announcement from your hosts that they cannot wait to share! But first, deep dive the Julia Quinn clues, tie-in merchandise hints, and casual photo op surprises from this week. Then join in the main event as Cass and Deb go through the ups and downs of the first season of Blood of My Blood, from romance heroics to virginity tests, and speculate about the future of the series, from Jacobite Risings to more time travel to come. It is a wild ride! Then of course, be the first to know about the big news Cass and Deb have to share...

Dearest Gentle Readers, the Ton is abuzz! Join and Cass and Deb as they deep dive every bit of news from the Bridgerverse this week -- and it was a big week! From the officially released dates for Season 4 to a swoon-worthy staircase promo, as well as BTS from promo shoots and crumbs dropped by Shondaland and Shonda herself, this episode is packed with all you need to know about the upcoming series. They of course talk about some big news in pop culture, including the Taylor Swift documentary and the Red, White & Royal Blue sequel, penned by a friend of the pod! And they analyze every frame and clue to dig into Benophie and S4.