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Rational Romantics

Heartfelt but Headstrong! Welcome to Rational Romantics, where the head and the heart collide. Join Cass and her guests as they deep dive your favorite romance media with fresh takes, witty banter, and analysis to make you swoon. A Bridgerton fan"s haven, with some Heated Rivalry, Outlander, Taylor Swift, and romance novels sprinkled in.

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01:20:48

Ep 46 Bridgerton Season 4 Pt I

Rational Romantics ·

2026/02/01

Cass deep dives Bridgerton Season 4 Part I ! From Sophie's tragic past to the push/pull of an upstairs/downstairs relationship. From a steamy lake scene to an even steamier staircase scene. From Colin and Penelope to Francesca and John, to new love for Violet Bridgerton, there is so much to unpack.

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00:43:03

Ep 45 Interview with Heated Rivalry Intimacy...

Rational Romantics ·

2026/01/25

Cass sits down with one of the people who made Heated Rivalry into the international phenomenon that it is. Chala Hunter, the intimacy coordinator for the show, answers questions about the philosophy of intimacy and character development as well as digs into specific scenes and the thought process behind them. From creating safe, inclusive spaces for actors to explore their characters within clear boundaries to writing up spreadsheets that cover intimacy from shower scenes to simulated sex and so

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01:56:11

Ep 44 Bridgerton Season 4 Premiere

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2026/01/18

Join Cass and Aynsley as they deep dive the Bridgerton Season Four Premiere! From the wild fan experience of the live stream to the incredible red carpet interviews, and of course, the very first episode of this magical season. SPOILER ALERT! They are going shot-for-shot in "The Waltz" to talk about every shade of meaning from their first viewing. And of course, to explore the possibilities upcoming for the rest of the season -- maybe even for future ones! For all Bridgerton superfans,

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00:44:14

Ep 43 Lusty Leaks

Rational Romantics ·

2026/01/11

Join Cass as she embarks on a wild journey through the many leaks that have been shared across both the Bridgerverse and the Heated Rivalry world! From massive news about another book in the Game Changers series to a particularly bumpy carriage ride on the streets of Mayfair, Cass has you covered! She dissects the leaked photos from Bridgerton Season 4, and notes that most of them seem to carry a steamy theme. And finally, she discusses the People We Meet On Vacation movie. If you want to keep up to

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01:23:00

Ep 42 Heated Rivalry Deep Dive with Jordan...

Rational Romantics ·

2026/01/04

Join Cass and Jordan (@julietfoxreads) as they discuss all things Heated Rivalry. They deep dive the first season of Shane and Ilya's story, reflecting on the incredible journey, powerful emotions, and fantastic adaptation that is this series. They talk through the highs and lows of the years-long affair between the two leads, sharing their own reactions and ideas about the scenes. They add in behind-the-scenes aspects, notice and discuss the carefully chosen details, and talk about what they hope

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01:30:52

Ep 41 Christmas Presents with Aynsley Broom

Rational Romantics ·

2025/12/28

Christmas brought gifts that just kept on giving. From a fire hydrant of Bridgerton content to the Heated Rivalry finale, there is so much to discuss! And Cass and Aynsley get some exciting news about Connor and Hudson right before hopping on the pod! They chat about the amazing finale before breaking down the Bridgerton Season 4 Pt I trailer and diving into all the details. From Polin's second carriage romp to Eloise as Joan of Arc and of course Benedict and Sophie's love story. A

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01:12:14

Ep 40 Loose Lips with Danielle @smutwalks

Rational Romantics ·

2025/12/14

Loose lips may sink ships, but they thrill the Bridgerton Fandom! Join Cass and her guest, bookstagrammer and Brigerton fan Danielle (@smutwalks on Instagram) as they deep dive all the spoilers from Season 4. So, Spoiler Alert...They discuss how likely they think each of the potential spoilers are and what they think of them, from Polin scenes to Franchaela clues to Benophie tidbits. There is so much to cover.And of course, it wouldn't be a December episode of Rational Romantics without talking

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01:14:11

Ep 39 Serious & Silly with Aynsley Broom

Rational Romantics ·

2025/12/07

Join Cass and Aynsley on another pop culture extravaganza where they dive into both the silly (Maxton Hall, Emily in Paris, serial killer romances) and the serious (Heated Rivalry, social media and activism) of our current cultural landscape. They address the "elephant in the room," aka the lack of recent promo for Bridgerton Season 4, and reflect on just what is going on with this Fridgerton when we should be basking in the warm glow of fresh content. They dive into their respective

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01:11:47

Ep 38 Hockey Romance with Sheryl from LitChicks

Rational Romantics ·

2025/11/30

Join Cass and Sheryl from LitChicks (@litchicksread on Instagram) as they discuss that phenomenon that's taking the world by storm: Hockey Romance! They of course deep dive the phenomenal first two episodes of Heated Rivalry, a book by Rachel Reid (friend of the pod -- listen to ep 26 for our conversation with Rachel!) turned into a TV series. They gush over the immaculate adaptation from a favorite book, the incredible acting and details included, and of course, the next-level spice that is

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00:34:10

Ep 37 Wickedly Wonderful Week

Rational Romantics ·

2025/11/23

Cass talks WICKED For Good right after watching for the first time, and the reactions are raw and in awe! She also breaks down the news from several different fandoms this week, including a major update in the Bridgerverse about leading lady Sophie. She also highlights Heated Rivalry, the show premiering Nov 28 (and coming to HBO Max in the US!) with a little tease of next week that will have a lot more to say on that subject. Make sure to tune in for all the updates, speculation, and excitement for

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01:06:13

Ep 36 Pop Culture Catch-Up with Aynsley Broom

Rational Romantics ·

2025/11/16

Join Cass and familiar face Aynsley Broom as they catch up on pop culture events in recent days, and of course get off on tangents and deep dives. They of course talk Bridgerton Season 4, the new version of Frankenstein, and with that, the idea of adaptations as a whole. From Wuthering Heights to Toy Story 5, nothing is off limits (even questioning if Jane Austen ever saw her own hoo-ha)! These two long-time content creators discuss the perils and triumphs of being on social media, the surprising

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00:28:56

Ep 35 Meeting the Bridgertons!

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2025/11/10

Join Cass as she deep dives the Bridgerton news from this week, including the first character promo of Benedict Bridgerton and the "Sexiest Man Alive," Jonathan Bailey! She also shares some hints and clues about Season 5 from her super secret and fantastic sources. Hint: they confirmed a big theory for the next season. So make sure to listen to hear all about not only that, but also the personal interactions your hosts had with the Bridgerton cast! At Modern Oli (aka Footman John)'s

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01:11:08

Ep 34 Blood of My Blood Ep 7-10

Rational Romantics ·

2025/10/26

Join Cass and Deb as they break down the last four episodes of Outlander: Blood of My Blood! And of course discuss all the Bridgerton crumbs from this week. Make sure to stay tuned to the very end for an exciting announcement from your hosts that they cannot wait to share! But first, deep dive the Julia Quinn clues, tie-in merchandise hints, and casual photo op surprises from this week. Then join in the main event as Cass and Deb go through the ups and downs of the first season of Blood of My Blood,

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00:53:09

Ep 33 Bridgerton S4 News

Rational Romantics ·

2025/10/19

Dearest Gentle Readers, the Ton is abuzz! Join and Cass and Deb as they deep dive every bit of news from the Bridgerverse this week -- and it was a big week! From the officially released dates for Season 4 to a swoon-worthy staircase promo, as well as BTS from promo shoots and crumbs dropped by Shondaland and Shonda herself, this episode is packed with all you need to know about the upcoming series. They of course talk about some big news in pop culture, including the Taylor Swift documentary and

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00:32:57

Ep 32 Fan Questions with Cass

Rational Romantics ·

2025/10/13

Join Cass as she details some of the biggest news from this week, including a thrilling renewal for The Buccaneers and a bit of news in our Bridgerverse. Then, she answers some of your fabulous fan questions that are sure to warm us up during the last days of Fridgerton. From matching "Showgirl" tracks to Bridgerton characters to deep diving book to show differences, listen to this ep to get your questions answered!

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01:25:11

Ep 31 The Life of a Showgirl

Rational Romantics ·

2025/10/05

When it rains it pours! In this episode, Cass and Deb discuss their two favorite things: Bridgerton and Taylor Swift. They address the huge leak in the Bridgerton fandom that confirms the release dates of Season 4! Exactly when they predicted, by the way ;) Cass and Deb dissect the imagery on the posters, theorize, and celebrate this amazing news before heading into all about The Life of a Showgirl. Join Cass and Deb as they deep dive every track, from upbeat masterpieces like Opalite to in-depth

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01:09:17

Episode 30 All About Our Lore

Rational Romantics ·

2025/09/28

In this episode, Cass and Deb deep dive something totally new and yet extremely familiar: Themselves! They weave through their history with media, from the foundational movies that made them who they are (with direct lines they can draw from their favorite romance as a child to their favorite Bridgerton couple), to the teen shows and franchises that made them, and into their adulthood obsessions that are still with them to this day. Join these two for the surprises, tangents, and delightful

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00:48:33

Ep 29 Blood of My Blood Eps 4-6

Rational Romantics ·

2025/09/14

Cass and Deb dive back into the world of Outlander with three more episodes of Blood of My Blood! Join them as they weave through the complex web of fan theories and prophecies in the Scottish Highlands, as well as reflect on character development and an ever-thickening plot. Get fabulous fun facts, like a casual mention of Dougal's eventual wife, to massive clues about the eventual identity of a certain newborn baby. They share what they loved, what they weren't big fans of, and of course,

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01:09:48

Ep 28 Interview with Vanessa Coffey

Rational Romantics ·

2025/09/07

Let's get intimate! Join Cass and Deb as they chat with the incredible Vanessa Coffey, the intimacy coordinator for Outlander (since Season 6), Blood of My Blood, and The Buccaneers. She shares so much about the role and importance of intimacy coordination as well as how she got into the job, then dives deep into the practical and aesthetic concerns on set. From pandemic problems to pregnancy concerns, from who's on top or how to tug someone's hair, and even establishing trust between a

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00:59:21

Ep 27 Blood of My Blood Eps 1-3

Rational Romantics ·

2025/08/24

Welcome back to the world of Outlander! Cass and Deb dive into the first three episodes of Blood of My Blood, the prequel series featuring Jamie and Claire's parents. Join them as they weave through the fascinating, time-bending narrative at the beginning of this new, but deeply familiar, series. They explore the incredible casting choices, note fun facts from cameos to locations, and reflect on the story so far, as well as speculate on what's to come. If you're a longtime Sassenach,

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