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Episode 25: Reheating the Tuna Melt May 20, 2026

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We take it back to the very beginning of this podcast and reheat episode 4! This is also going to be a little hiatus from full length episodes from us while we deal with life/families/Ada's dog that wouldn't stop barking during this episode (she's very protective of us...against imaginary threats...or ghosts). This episode runs the gamut. We look back on season 1, revisit episode 4, talk about our highs and lows of recording our own season 1 of this podcast. We talk fandoms and songs with the word "dreams" in them and really dig deep on Mandela effects. To put it mildly: is so NOT boring!

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Episode 24: Mom. Mama. Mamacita. Mommy. May 11, 2026

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Happy Mother's Day (a day late and to those that celebrate)! We wanted to take this week's episode to pay homage to the mom that started it all, the mom who will PR the hell out of any relationship, the mom who is kind and caring and tough and tender all in one breath. That's right, we are talking about the inimitable Yuna Hollander. Join us as we wax poetic on the moms of the show and series, our own journeys as moms, and both come to the realization that Ruby would absolutely rule a prison.

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Episode 23: All-Stars, Baby! May 04, 2026

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Welcome back to craft cottage! We've missed you around these parts! Grab a chair, grab an ice-cold ginger ale, grab something off the in-room menu and get comfortable. Today, we're going to the All-Star Game!By popular demand, we break down the All-Star Game - both on page and on screen - and talk about what a beautiful bookend if is to the tuna melt. We talk about craft and narrative, dutch ovens, and where we think Brady Tkachuk lives in the off-season.

ENJOY!

Episode 22: Romance with Adriana Herrera Apr 27, 2026

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This week, Adriana Herrera - USA today bestselling author, Audie award winner, and a prolific Heated Rivalry fan - joins us to discuss just what makes this series and show so damn good. From the importance of romance as a cultural tentpole, to the episodes and scenes that destroyed her, to the absolute joy of getting to spend a dinner with Rachel, Hudson, Jacob and Brendan - we talk about it all.

Warning: very slight spoilers for Project Hail Mary at

Books referenced: Chicago Stars Series by Susan Elizabeth Phillips; Jennifer Lynn Barnes

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Episode 21: The Editors with Véronique Barbe and Arthur Tarnowski Apr 21, 2026

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This week, we are joined by the real heroes of Heated Rivalry (at least, if you ask Ada) - Veroniqué Barbe and Arthur Tarnowski aka the editors! Veronique and Arthur are two incredibly decorated Canadian-based editors, with credits like Sharp Objects and Big Little Lies (Veroniqué) and The Hummingbird Project and The Trotsky (Arthur) among many others. They are the reason we have the now-Pavlovian lighter click scene to kick off the show. They are the reason we are obsessed with the cuts and the audio and the feeling. They are the final frontier before the vision makes it to our TV screens.

So come along and listen to Ada geek out for an hour! Plus...get some behind the scenes insights into the creative process.

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Episode 20: Pucks and Pages with Harrison Browne Apr 13, 2026

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This week, Ruby and Ada talk with one of the scene stealers from Heated Rivalry - Harrison Browne. You may know him as the man who just wanted to get room service but was forced to "TELL PEOPLE" leading up to the famous club scene in episode 4. But Harrison is so much more than just Connors. In this episode, we talk all things Heated Rivalry, acting/directing, his incredible short film "Pink Light", and book he wrote that's become necessary reading in our eyes - "Let Us Play: Winning the Battle for Gender Diverse Athletes."

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Episode 19: The Great Debate - Does Scotty Know? Apr 06, 2026

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This is the episode you've all (none) have. been asking for (ok maybe one or two people asked). Ruby and Ada tackle the question that has plagued historians for centuries, baffled scientists for decades, and confused literary scholars since last December. Yes, we are tackling the most important question to answer: Does Scott Hunter Know About Shane and Ilya?

In true Loon Call fashion, we don't do anything half-baked...so we made this into a good old fashioned debate. We have statements (opening AND closing), we have points (and counterpoints), we have a rivalry (that's probably best described as tepid). Two enter the debate ring....only one may leave.

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MINISODE: Q&A 2 - The Sequel Apr 01, 2026

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The long (one week) awaited (we think?) sequel to the q's you threw our way (that we asked for). Ruby and Ada also share the story of their friendship - it's heartwarming and may or may not involve location scouting and DMs.

TW for this episode: we talk about the Long Game (no spoilers) and there are mentions of depression and suicidal ideation. But also lots and lots and lots of laughs, too.

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Episode 17: Queer Joy with Chip Pons Mar 30, 2026

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This week, we are joined by the inimitable, lovely, brilliant Chip Pons - author of "Winging it with You" and the upcoming "Dearly Departed". In the Post Heated Rivalry (PHR) world, the conversations around queer media and queer joy have become even more amplified. And as a friend of the pod (plus an author we both will recommend always and forever), we couldn't have asked for a better conversation partner to talk all things queer joy in the world of romance and beyond. Also, Ruby shares one of the many jobs she's held (if you had a million guesses, you still wouldn't get it) and Ada shares a pivotal story about "Fifty Shades of Grey" (the movie). Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @looncallpod!Catch us on YouTube - @looncallpod!Check us out at www.looncallpodcast.com!

MINISODE: Q&A with Ruby & Ada Mar 25, 2026

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You asked, we answer! Well, technically, we asked you to ask, then you asked, and now we're answering. We put out a call for any questions you have for us and y'all delivered. So...here are some answers to the burning questions (or, not burning, maybe, that sounds painful).

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