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#25 | Should we move closer to our best friends? May 05, 2023

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Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today’s discussion is all about how living closer to your friends, and all the ways it has the potential to improve your overall happiness and wellbeing. It was inspired by an article in the Atlantic called ‘Live Closer to Your Friends.” What would it take for you to prioritize friendship when you’re looking to move house? They also discuss the Met Gala, the first trailer for A Ballad of Song Birds & Snakes, Happy Place by Emily Henry, Kesha, and more!
Chapter chat is BACK this week! We’re discussing chapters 34 and 35 of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas.
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Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Christine & Natasha delve into stories from various intense, not so great living situations they’ve experienced in the past. Fangirl Tea time is available at the five dollar tier and up on our patreon.
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Check out the articles we reference during the episode:
The Atlantic Article: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2023/03/neighbors-friendship-happiness/673352/
Anne Helen Peterson Substack about living with friends: https://annehelen.substack.com/p/youd-be-happier-living-closer-to
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#24 | A Twilight TV Show & the Fangirl's Guide to Cons Apr 28, 2023

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Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re diving into news that a Twilight TV show is coming and their best tips for attending fan conferences (comic con / book con / etc) parasocial relationships, and more. They also discuss Taylor Swift, Yellowjackets, and the Dungeons and Dragons film. It’s a FUN TIME.
Chapter chat will be back next week with chapters 34 and 35 of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas.
Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Christine & Natasha delve into the con stories that are a little too close to home for the main show. Fangirl Tea time is available at the five dollar tier and up on our patreon.
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#23 | MILLENNIAL VS GEN Z: Pop Culture, Social Media, & More Apr 21, 2023

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Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re diving into the core differences between Gen Z & Millennials as it pertains to pop culture, vernacular, fashion, and overall attitude. It’s a FUN TIME. Plus we discuss the Barbie trailer, Ryan Reynolds, and the Stan Lee documentary.
In chapter chat today Natasha and Christine discuss chapters 34 and 35 of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas.
Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Christine & Natasha delve into times they found themselves being hypocritical. Fangirl Tea time is available at the five dollar tier and up on our patreon.
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#22 | TSWIFT IS SINGLE & WE LOVE MUSICALS Apr 14, 2023

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Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re diving into the devastating news that Taylor Swift and Joe split, and then they’re diving into a discussion about MUSICALS! The best live broadway shows vs the best movie musicals! a pit of nostalgia with the brother episode! Plus they chat Harry Potter being adapted by Hbo Max, and Emily Henry’s Beach Read, and People we Meet on Vacation being adapted for film! So exciting.
Don't forget to order Christine’s 2nd novel Better Together in paperback feat a new bonus chapter here: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/better-together-tp/
Christine is doing a signing event at Annabelle’s Book Club in Los Angeles on April 15 at 2pm, moderated by Taya Miller, and a second event in Boise, Idaho on April 16, at 4pm moderated by Natasha Polis at the Barnes and Noble Boise!
In chapter chat today Natasha and Christine discuss chapters 32 and 33 of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas.
Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Christine & Natasha delve into stories from our HAMILTON ERA. They dig into the book tube musical parodies from vidicon and more. Fangirl Tea time is available at the five dollar tier and up on our patreon.
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#21 | Oh Brother! A Nostalgic Sibling Storytime Special Apr 07, 2023

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Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re diving into a pit of nostalgia with the brother episode! Christine’s brother Paul, and Natasha’s brother Alex are here to discuss the role fandom had in their lives as siblings growing up, and to reminisce together about the hijinks and pranks they encountered through the years.
Plus Paul and Alex wow us with a whole gaggle of impressions of our favorite characters. It's a time.
Don't forget to pre-order Christine’s 2nd novel Better Together in paperback feat a new bonus chapter here: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/better-together-tp/
Christine is doing a signing event at Annabelle’s book club in Los Angeles on April 15 at 2pm, moderated by Taya Miller, and a second event in Boise, Idaho on April 16, at 4pm moderated by Natasha Polis at the Barnes and Noble Boise!
In chapter chat today Natasha and Christine discuss chapters 30 and 31 of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas. Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Christine & Natasha delve into things they learned the hard way - Fangirl Tea time is available at the five dollar tier and up on our patreon.
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#20 | the best BOOK to TV adaptations Mar 31, 2023

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Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re talking about the best and worst book to TV adaptations! And they discuss the struggle of dodging Taylor Swift spoilers, the release of Christine’s 2nd book in paperback, Daisy Jones & The Six, Sandition, & Yellojackets. Pre-order Christine’s novel Better Together in paperback feat a new bonus chapter here: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/better-together-tp/ . Christine is doing an signing event at Annabelle’s book club in Los Angeles on April 15 at 2pm, moderated by Taya Miller, and a second event in Boise, Idaho on April 16, at 4pm moderated by Natasha Polis at the Barnes and Noble Boise!
In chapter chat today Natasha and Christine discuss chapters 28 and 29 of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas. Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Christine fills us all in on the story of why she missed the Taylor Swift concert she was supposed to be at in Arizona and more updates from the last two weeks - Fangirl Tea time is available at the five dollar tier and up on our patreon. Join those F%#KING FANGIRLS Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls .Here be Christine and Kat cosplaying Clark and Alexa from the 100 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIZmb-3lewk
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#19 | tips for scary social settings & stories from the Shadow and Bone premiere! Mar 17, 2023

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This is Those Forking Fangirls!! Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, and pop culture fandoms and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re talking tips and tricks to being confident in anxiety ridden social situations, plus they attended the Shadow & Bone premiere this week, so it’s story time! And they discuss the 2023 Oscars, Triangle of Sadness, & the Last of Us. In chapter chat today Natasha and Christine discuss chapters 26 and 27 of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas. Today in Fangirl Tea Time: they talk about Natasha's 29th birthday celebration, and things get deep and emo as they discuss love and being loved, available at the five dollar tier and up on our patreon. Join those F%#KING FANGIRLS Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls .
Here be Christine being a sand skiff & all the pictures she references from the after party: https://www.instagram.com/p/CpnmsgKvW7w/
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#18 | Recasting Twilight for the Mars audience with Andrew Sims & Pam Gocobachi Mar 10, 2023

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This is Those Forking Fangirls!! Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, and pop culture fandoms and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re joined by special guests, from the #Millennial podcast: Andrew Sims and Pamela Gocobachi. They’re all making a case for what Twilight book scene, is the best scene and together they all recast the twilight movies, it’s a time. Plus Andrew and Pam are sharing their experiences covering the Twilight storm via Twilight Source and the Imprint podcast back in the day! There’s no Chapter chat this week, but next week Natasha and Christine will discuss chapters 26 and 27 of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas. Today in Fangirl Tea Time: most memorable birthdays of our youth, available at the five dollar tier and up on our patreon. Join those F%#KING FANGIRLS Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls . Follow the visual show on Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls
Andrew’s pictures from the Twilight set.
Here’s a playlist of Christine’s twilight parody videos
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#17 | Our Favorite Rom-Com Movies with Christina Lauren! Mar 03, 2023

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This is Those Forking Fangirls!! Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, and pop culture fandoms and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re joined by special guests and author duo Christina Lauren aka Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings, eighteen time International best selling romance novelists!! They’re chatting romance gateway books, top 3 rom-com movies, Twilight, and fan fiction! Plus we chat about the new Lord of the Rings film announcement, Perfect Match, the Traitors and more. In Chapter chat this week they discuss chapters 24 and 25 of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas. Today in Fangirl Tea Time: times that we met people we admire and it went extremely awkwardly (cringe), available at the five dollar tier and up on our patreon. Join those F%#KING FANGIRLS Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls . Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls | Christina Lauren: https://christinalaurenbooks.com/ | Preorder The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren: https://a.co/d/7HOuff3
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#16 | What's TAYLOR SWIFT'S most ICONIC ERA? Feb 24, 2023

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This is Those Forking Fangirls!! Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, and pop culture fandoms and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they're talking Taylor Swifts best era! WHICH ONE WAS TAYLOR'S BEST ONE?! That is the question. Team Polisbananas listner and fellow Swiftie Abby joins the discussion to argue for Tswift's best Era and tell us all about her expireince going to the Rep Room and meeting Taylor Swift back in 2018. Plus we chat Shadowhunters, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Ted Lasso, and more. In Chapter chat this week they discuss chapters. 22 and 23 A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas. Join those F%#KING FANGIRLS Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls . Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls | Find Abby on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/tulipswift
Abby on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbybarnett13/
Abby's full Tswfit Rep Room storytime: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oINqazlCSQY | Christine's Folklore breakdown https://youtu.be/ZT-D_TclcNI |
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