Shelf-Aware with Ren and Lizzy

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Episode 23 - The All Star Game Jun 12, 2026

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Ren and Lizzy head back to the room in their continued discussion of Episode 5 of Heated Rivalry, talking about the boys' beach meetup, Shane's apology, and Ilya finally getting held. They also discuss a their favorite video games.

Episode 22 - The Bar Jun 05, 2026

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Ren and Lizzy sidle up to the bar for the continuation of Episode 5 of Heated Rivalry, talking about Shane and Ilya's reunion, Ilya's pool games, and the word compatible. They also wish everyone a very happy Pride Month!

Books mentioned on this episode:
For the Bride by Becca Grischow
Princeweaver by Elian J. Morgan
The Fox and the Devil by Kiersten White

Episode 21 - The Breakup May 30, 2026

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Ren and Lizzy grab their jackets for the start of Episode 5 of Heated Rivalry, talking about Shane and Rose's breakup, Svetlana and Ilya's hangout, and the definition of "better." They also discuss cockulations.

Episode 20 - The Q&A with Batman May 22, 2026

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We're baaaaaack! Thank you for your patience as we caught up on life!

This week, Ren and Lizzy lovingly tackle some of your questions on the first four episodes of Heated Rivalry, talking about the couch scene as a hockey game, if tuna melt day could have gone differently, and the agony of Instagram inboxes. They also debate the risks of doing it standing.

Episode 19 - The Club May 08, 2026

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Ren and Lizzy hit the club for the last nine minutes of Episode 4 of Heated Rivalry, talking about Ilya becoming aware of Shane’s relationship with Rose, Mile’s and Ilya’s interaction at the bar, and the dance floor devastation. They also discuss stickers.

Episode 18 - The Ginger Ale May 01, 2026

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Ren and Lizzy grab a ginger ale and a hoodie for the next part of their discussion on Episode 4 of Heated Rivalry, talking about Shane’s lunch with his parents, the bartender Ren is mad at, and the introduction of Rose. They also discuss the hazards of wired headphones.

Episode 17 - The Couch Apr 27, 2026

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Ren and Lizzy move things to the couch in Episode 4 of Heated Rivalry, talking about Ilya’s way of asking questions, why Shane can’t get his bearings, and the heartbreaking “Hollander” scene. They also discuss Ilya as a train conductor.

Episode 16 - The Tuna Melt Apr 17, 2026

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Ren and Lizzy stay for lunch in Episode 4 of Heated Rivalry, talking about the Shane checking out Ilya's house, the ask to stay, and the infamous tuna melt. They also discuss if Ilya is a cat.

Episode 15 - The Montage Apr 09, 2026

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Ren and Lizzy montage their way through the beginning of Episode 4 of Heated Rivalry, talking about the two years after Vegas, Hayden letting his children run in parking lots, and Ilya's comfort show. They also discuss Ren's feelings on Superman.

Bonus Episode: Audiobook Narrator Q&A with Daphne Winters Apr 07, 2026

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Ren sits down with narrator Daphne Winters to talk about her approach to audiobooks, Ren's Why Choose Cowboy Romance Adversity, and the soon-to-be-released prequel Providence. They also talk about why Aiden is stressed but obsessed.

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