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Hot and Bothered

Not Sorry Productions

Hot and Bothered is all about the power of romance culture. We analyze romance novels and movies to better imagine our own happy endings. Episodes release weekly on Tuesdays.CURRENT SEASON: Hot and Bothered (Movie Edition)We make Hot and Bothered because we are interested in the way that love stories have impacted our lives and culture. For our fifth season of the show, we’re turning our attention to romantic films. Vanessa and Hannah McGregor dig into the canon of romantic films,

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All Episodes

26:04

Ending Of: Bros

Hot and Bothered ·

2025/09/02

For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Daniel Schroeder analyze the ending of Bros. They discuss Aaron's chocolatier ambitions, musical numbers, and rom-com endings in general.Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram---If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great romance content including a bonus close scene analysis of Bros with Vanessa and Daniel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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47:52

Bros

Hot and Bothered ·

2025/08/26

Vanessa Zoltan and Daniel Schroeder meet at New York's LGBTQ+ Museum to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about Bros.This week we discuss the political messaging of the movie, it's promotion and marketing strategy, and whether a rom-com can truly be queered. We finish the episode by calling Joseph Gamble to talk to us about reading historical figures as queer. ---Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on InstagramIf we give you butterflies,

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48:35

Ending Of: Kissing Jessica Stein

Hot and Bothered ·

2025/08/19

For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa, Hannah, and Marcelle Kosman analyze the ending of Kissing Jessica Stein. They discuss curly hair, how friendship and romance intersect, and Jessica's unresolved sexuality.We finish the episode by calling Kirsten Fermaglich, author of A Rosenberg by Any Other Name: A History of Jewish Name Changing in America, to talk to us about Jewish last names.Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram---If we give you

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53:08

Kissing Jessica Stein

Hot and Bothered ·

2025/08/12

Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor are joined by Marcelle Kosman in a literary New York apartment to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about Kissing Jessica Stein.This week we discuss sex drives, compulsive heterosexuality, and what compromises you can make in partnership. ---Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on InstagramIf we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great romance content including a

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20:04

Ending Of: But I'm a Cheerleader

Hot and Bothered ·

2025/08/05

For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Hannah analyze the ending of But I'm a Cheerleader. They discuss Graham's courage and Megan's passion for cheerleading.Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram---If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great romance content including a bonus close scene analysis of But I'm a Cheerleader with Vanessa and Hannah Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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1:05:44

But I'm a Cheerleader

Hot and Bothered ·

2025/07/29

Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet-up at True Directions to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about But I'm a Cheerleader.This week we discuss heteronormativity and the film's mise-en-scène, and revisit the idea of 'camp'. We finish the episode by calling Lynne Gerber to talk to us about the ex-gay organization, Exodus International.---Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on InstagramIf we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on

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27:01

Special Episode: Women Loving Women (with Kathy Tu)

Hot and Bothered ·

2025/07/22

While we're between mini-seasons, we wanted to bring you this special conversation with Kathy Tu. Kathy is the co-creator of the queer podcast Nancy and the Executive Producer of 99% Invisible. She's also obsessed with reading WLW romance novels. We brought her on to reflect on queer romance, spread the gospel, and give us some recommendations.Books mentioned: Count Your Lucky Stars by Alexandria Bellefleurthe Fiancée Farce by Alexandria BellefleurThe Seal Cove series by Anna BerkeWhen You Least

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23:02

Ending Of: The Devil Wears Prada

Hot and Bothered ·

2025/07/08

For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Avery Trufelman analyze the ending of The Devil Wears Prada. They discuss the film's relationship to the time-space continuum and whether Andy should get back together with Nate. Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram---If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great romance content including a bonus close scene analysis of Sex and the City with Vanessa

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1:05:47

The Devil Wears Prada

Hot and Bothered ·

2025/07/01

Vanessa Zoltan and special guest Avery Trufelman meet at Paris Fashion Week to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about The Devil Wears Prada.This week we defend Miranda Priestly, learn about the truths and fictions of the fashion industry, and analyze Andy's makeover. We finish the episode by talking to Deborah Jermyn about Meryl Streep and aging women in Hollywood.---Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on InstagramIf we give you

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39:53

Obama, The Recession, and Sex and the City (with...

Hot and Bothered ·

2025/06/24

We started our mini-season on 2008 with a question: why were chick-flicks so popular that year?To close out our season, we’re calling up one of our favorite cultural critics, Stephen Metcalf, to get some answers.Stephen Metcalf is the host of What Rough Beast and Slate’s Culture Gabfest. He talks to us today about the economic and idealogical forces at play in 2008.Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram---If we give you butterflies, consider

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27:01

Ending Of: Sex and the City

Hot and Bothered ·

2025/06/17

For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Helen Zaltzman analyze the ending of Sex and the City! They continue to feel depressed by the film and discuss the 'compromise' of the final wedding scene. Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram---If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great romance content including a bonus close scene analysis of Sex and the City with Vanessa and Helen Hosted on

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59:15

Sex and the City

Hot and Bothered ·

2025/06/10

Vanessa Zoltan and special guest Helen Zaltzman meet at a resort in Mexico to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about the Sex and the City movie.This week we discuss the politics of Carrie's wedding dress, the flatness of Louise's character, and the use of bird feathers in historical fashion. We finish the episode by talking to Janet McCabe about the phenomenon and legacy of the Sex and the City TV show. ---Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow

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22:31

Ending Of: Mamma Mia!

Hot and Bothered ·

2025/06/03

For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Hannah analyze the ending of Mamma Mia! They discuss Rosie crawling after Bill, Harry coming out as gay, and Sophie's shifting relationship to the concept of fatherhood.Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram---If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great romance content including a bonus close scene analysis of Mamma Mia! with Vanessa and Hannah Hosted

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54:32

Mamma Mia!

Hot and Bothered ·

2025/05/27

Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet-up on a fictional greek island to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about Mamma Mia!This week we discuss melodrama, the female gaze, and Susan Sontag's Notes on "Camp." We finish the episode by calling Carl Magnus Palm to talk to us about ABBA.---Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on InstagramIf we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great romance content

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23:28

Ending Of: Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Hot and Bothered ·

2025/05/20

For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Hannah analyze the ending of Forgetting Sarah Marshall. They discuss Peter's puppet musical, Rachel's academic future, and Sarah's future as a pet psychic.Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram---If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great romance content including a bonus close scene analysis of Forgetting Sarah Marshall with Vanessa and Hannah

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1:06:27

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Hot and Bothered ·

2025/05/13

Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet-up at a Hawaiian resort to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about Forgetting Sarah Marshall.This week we discuss cool girls, beta males, and Girl's Gone Wild. We finish the episode by calling Dr. Jeffrey Geiger to talk to us about the US imagination of Hawaii in cinema.---Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on InstagramIf we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon we have

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26:12

Ending of: 27 Dresses

Hot and Bothered ·

2025/05/06

For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Sophie Gilbert analyze the ending of 27 Dresses. They discuss Jane's wedding dress, her skill as a bridesmaid, and her chemistry with Kevin. Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram---If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great romance content including a bonus close scene analysis of 27 Dresses with Vanessa and Ariana Hosted on Acast. See

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51:16

27 Dresses

Hot and Bothered ·

2025/04/29

Vanessa Zoltan and special guest Sophie Gilbert meet at a dive bar in upstate New York to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about 27 Dresses.This week we discuss Katherine Heigl's career, the wedding industrial complex, and the way this movie treats race and queerness. We finish the episode by talking to Sophie about her new book Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves. Out today!---Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our

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26:17

Ending Of: Twilight

Hot and Bothered ·

2025/04/22

For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Hannah analyze the ending of Twilight. They chat about Bella's ambivalence about prom, Edward's superstrength, and the cultural power of the gazebo.Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram---If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great romance content including a bonus close scene analysis of Twilight with Vanessa and Hannah Hosted on Acast. See

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1:05:26

Twilight

Hot and Bothered ·

2025/04/15

Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet-up in Forks, Washington to play vampire baseball and record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about TwilightThis week we discuss chivalry, cultural appropriation, and our new theme: movies of 2008. We finish the episode by calling Dr. Joseph Crawford to talk to us about the history of vampires in paranormal romance fiction. ---Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on InstagramIf we give you butterflies,

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