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#119 | Ranking Every Ali Hazelwood Book! (spoiler free) May 09, 2025

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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 divulging their guide to Ali Hazelwood’s hilarious rom-com backlist: ranking their favorites, recommending which books to start with, and what vibes they all bring to the party. Plus they chat Thirty Flirty and Forever Alone, Thunderbolts, Great Big Beautiful Life, Silo, You, Ed Sheeran, coffee, and more!
Main discussion starts at: 36:00
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#118 | where our LORE started! May 02, 2025

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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 digging into ‘where their lore started’, the pop culture moments, shows, movies, and books that formed them into the humans they are today. Plus they chat Christine’s new book Thirty Flirty and Forever Alone, the casting news for Reminders of Him, Sunrise on the Reaping, We Were Liars, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Voice of the Ocean, Thunderbolts, and more.
Main discussion starts at: Starts at 45:00
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#117 | Books that WILL TURN YOUR FRIENDS into readers Apr 18, 2025

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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 laying out the guide to gateway books ! We all have friends we want to convert into reader girlies, and ALL IT TAKES is recommending the right book. They’re here to help!! Plus they chat Survivor, Robert Pattison, Lady Gaga’s Coachella performance, Twilight, and more.
Main discussion starts at: 41:00
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In this episode, Christine and Natasha dive into various topics related to nerdy fandoms, including how to encourage non-readers to pick up books, the latest casting news for Pride and Prejudice, updates on Australian Survivor, and the potential of Robert Pattinson joining the Dune franchise. They also discuss Lady Gaga's emotional Coachella performance, the announcement of a Twilight concert, and the upcoming RomanceCon event, along with exciting news about a new Lion King land at Disneyland Paris. The hosts discuss the concept of gateway books and how they can serve as an entry point for new readers. They explore various recommendations tailored to different audiences, emphasizing the importance of understanding the reader's preferences and background. The discussion also touches on the cultural impact of popular books like Twilight and the significance of reviews and recommendations in the reading community. They discuss the nuances of recommending books across genres, particularly how to appeal to different audiences, including young readers and men. Their insights provide a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to dive deeper into the world of books.

#116 | lonely men and the end of default dating Apr 11, 2025

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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 chatting about the male loneliness epidemic - from the POV of two single millennial women, so fair warning it does transform into more of a dating vent session. Plus they chat the prospective Sunrise on the Reaping chat, Spiderman 4, the Minecraft movie, the White Lotus, the Verity movie, the Regretting You adaptation and more.
Main discussion starts at: 34:37
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#115 | which fictional character has your personality? | enneagram sorting with Maureen Keavy Apr 04, 2025

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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 chatting about which Fictional Characters match their personality, using the Enneagram type with expert and former Booktuber Maureen Keavy! They’re also chatting Avenger Doomsday castings, Wicked for Good, Sunrise on the Reaping, and more! Take the Enneagram Test: https://enneagramuniverse.com/

Main discussion starts at: 27:00
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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/maureenkeavy/

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#114| book characters who'd make HORRIBLE friends Mar 28, 2025

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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 chatting about book characters that would make HORRIBLE FRIENDS, and characters they’d want to be besties with, and special guest Chloe is here today to help them get it done. Plus they chat about the Regretting You cast, Selena Gomez’s new album, Taylor Swift news, Snow White, Shailene Woodley’s new bae, and more!
Main discussion starts at: 50:00
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#113 | What Your Favorite Book Trope Says About You! feat. EmmmaBooks! Mar 21, 2025

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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 digging into what our favorite Romance tropes say about us!! With special guest Emma Books!!! Plus they’re chatting
Main show starts at: 35:34
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#112 | Birthdays (Celebration or Crisis) & ALL the Pop Culture News! Mar 14, 2025

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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 birthdays and how they evolve as we grow older! Plus Sherk 5, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Lady Gaga’s new album Mayhem , and more!
Main discussion starts at: 1:18:37
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#111 | Onyx Storm Breakdown with Fantasy Fangirls! Mar 07, 2025

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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 ONYX STORM by Rebecca Yarros with experts in the field The Fantasy Fangirls, Lexi and Nicole! There are definitely Onyx Storm spoilers in this episode. Make sure you finish before listening!
Main show: starts at 14:30
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#110 | what if we were Tamlin in ACOTAR? feat. Kelsey Dangerous Feb 28, 2025

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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 world of ACOTAR with Kelsey Dangerous. If they were in Tamlin’s position, how would things play out? Plus they chat Voice of the Ocean, Nobody Wants This season, Spiderman 4, and more.
Main discussion starts at: 30:00
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