Podcasts by Hot and Bothered

Special Edition: Romancing Mister Bridgerton (with Margaret H. Willison) from 2023-12-01T17:39:22

In August of next year, Vanessa and Margaret are taking a trip to Bath to go on long walks, read Romancing Mister Bridgerton, and talk about heartbreak. If that sounds like fun, sign up for our ...

Live from Pemberley: Persuasion (with Margaret H. Willison) from 2023-11-10T19:59:33

This week we're sharing another special episode from our Patreon-only Austen mini series! Vanessa and Margaret H. Willison discuss disability representation in the text and why Persuasion is the mo...

Imperfect Romance with Nichole Perkins from 2023-10-23T18:58:43

This week we're joined by Nichole Perkins for a special conversation about her first romance novel experience and A Duke by Default by Alyssa Cole. Nichole and Vanessa are co-leading an Listen

Bridgerton x Reading the Romance | Material Girls from 2023-10-16T18:02:24

This week we're sharing a special episode of one of our favorite podcasts, Material Girls. Van...

Re-Run – Twilight in Quarantine: Nightmare from 2023-10-03T19:11:12

While you're waiting for our new season, have you considered revisitingTwilight in Quarantine? It's the perfect time of year for vampires, werewolves, and angsty teen romance! This week we...

Live from Pemberley: Emma (with Professor Roxanne Eberle) from 2023-09-15T13:00

While we're working away on the next season of Hot and Bothered, over on our patreon we're goin...

Live from Pemberley: A Conclusion from 2023-08-25T13:00:37

In our final episode of the season, Vanessa and Lauren return to some of their central questions about Pride and Prejudice, its popularity and its politics.

We'll be back in ...

Live from Pemberley: Bride and Prejudice (with Bedatri Choudhury) from 2023-08-14T13:00

For our final adaptation conversation of this season, we're talking to critic and writer Bedatri Choudhury about the ...

Live from Pemberley: Eligible (with Curtis Sittenfeld) from 2023-07-28T13:00:39

Curtis Sittenfeld is one of Vanessa's favorite authors and in 2016 she published her own take on Pride and Prejudice, Listen

Live from Pemberley: Fire Island (with Joel Kim Booster) from 2023-07-14T14:07:13

While we've been making Live from Pemberley, we've been blessed with a brand new Pride and Prejudice adaptation! Listen

Live from Pemberley: Longbourn (with Jo Baker) from 2023-06-30T13:08:48

Though we've finished our reading of Pride and Prejudice, a true understanding of the text and its cultural impacts wouldn't be complete without a look at its many adaptations. Over the next few...

Live from Pemberley: Her Two Most Deserving Daughters (Chapter 61) from 2023-06-16T13:54:07

All ends well in Chapter 61 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss where we leave each character and the true importance of Pemberley.

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Live from Pemberley: Engaged to Mr. Darcy! (Chapters 59 + 60) from 2023-06-02T13:13:47

Elizabeth and Darcy spread the news of their engagement in Chapters 59 and 60 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss Mr. and Mrs. Bennet's different reactions and the delici...

Live from Pemberley: It Taught Me to Hope (Chapters 57 + 58) from 2023-05-19T13:16:54

Mr. Darcy returns to Longbourn to propose (again) in chapters 57 and 58 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss the romance that Austen leaves off the page and the deep self-...

Live From Pemberley: Obstinate Headstrong Girl (Chapter 56) from 2023-05-05T13:00

Lady Catherine makes a visit to Longbourn in Chapter 56 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss how Lizzy wins the argument and whether Lady Catherine is the true villain of ...

Live from Pemberley: Why is Not Every Body as Happy? (Chapters 53 – 55) from 2023-04-21T13:10:05

Mr. Bingley finally proposes to Jane in Chapters 53 through 55 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss the cyclical nature of the book, Jane and Bingley's love match, and whe...

Special Edition: Reality Television and ‘The One’ (with Julia Argy) from 2023-04-18T21:42:41

As a special bonus episode, we're talking to our former host, Julia Argy, about the allure of reality dating shows and her new book Listen

Live and Pemberley: Lydia Was Lydia Still (Chapters 51 + 52) from 2023-04-07T13:04:38

Lydia and Wickham are married and returned to Longbourn in Chapters 51 and 52 of Pride and Prejudice. With new information about how the wedding went down, Vanessa and Lauren re-evaluat...

Special Edition: The Sacred Space of Summer Camp (with Nathalie Folkerts) from 2023-04-04T18:01:33

Vanessa is joined for a small bonus conversation by Nathalie Folkerts, the director of our upcoming summer camp: Calling All Magnificent People. They explore how Nathalie's background in p...

Live from Pemberley: They Must Marry! (Chapters 49 + 50) from 2023-03-24T13:00:40

There is finally news of Lydia and Wickham in Chapters 49 and 50 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss and debate everyone’s reactions to the news. They tackle again a few ...

Patreon Sneak Peak: Bonus Interview with Dr. Jennifer Regan-Lefebvre from 2023-03-17T20:18:49

We're in the middle of a Patreon drive here on Hot and Bothered, trying to increase our membership by 200 patrons. One of the wonderful things you can find on our Patreon is bonus interviews and...

Live from Pemberley: Endless Ruin (Chapter 47 + 48) from 2023-03-10T14:04:52

Lizzy and the Gardiners return to Longbourn in Chapters 47 and 48 of Pride and Prejudice. There is no news of Lydia and Wickham yet, but we are reunited with the rest of the Bennets and...

Live from Pemberley: Mr. Wickham and Our Poor Lydia (Chapter 46) from 2023-02-24T14:09:51

Darcy and Lizzy’s budding friendship (or is it more?) comes to an abrupt end when Lizzy gets a letter from Jane in Chapter 46 of Pride and Prejudice. Lydia and Wickham have run away tog...

Special Edition: Interview with Charyti Reiter from On the Rise from 2023-02-14T23:54:28

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! We're taking time today to share a short interview with Charyti Reiter, Director of Clinical Services at Listen

Live From Pemberley: Not Only Astonishment, But Gratitude (Chapters 44 + 45) from 2023-02-10T14:16:02

We finally meet Georgiana Darcy in Chapters 44 and 45 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss the awkwardness of the Darcy family and Austen's emerging definition of love as ...

Live from Pemberley: A Large, Handsome, Stone Building (Chapter 43) from 2023-01-27T14:12:25

Elizabeth and the Gardiners arrive at Pemberley House in Chapter 43 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss the picture of benevolent aristocracy painted by Darcy's housekeep...

Live from Pemberley: The Life of Mary Wollstonecraft (with Charlotte Gordon) from 2023-01-13T14:00:44

We're taking a quick pause in reading Pride and Prejudice to deep dive into the life and ideas of Mary Wollstonecraft. We've been bringing up Wollstonecraft a lot throughout this series...

Special Sneak Peek! (Forgiveness: An Alternative Account) from 2023-01-06T14:00:59

Beloved co-host of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, Matt Potts, released his book Forgiveness: An Alternative Account a few weeks ago and it is so! good!! We're very excited t...

Live from Pemberley: The Most Determined Flirt (Chapters 40 – 42) from 2022-12-30T15:57:38

Elizabeth and Mr. Bennet butt heads about Lydia in Chapters 40, 41 and 42 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss Mr. Bennet’s parenting, the original sin of the Bennet marri...

Live from Pemberley: Sexuality in the Regency (with Emily Nagoski) from 2022-12-23T14:13:47

This week we're sharing a special bonus interview with Dr. Emily Nagoski to talk about Lydia and the cultural norms around sexuality in regency England. Emily is a best-selling author, sex educator...

Live from Pemberley: Such Coarseness of Expression (Chapters 37 – 39) from 2022-12-16T17:33:24

We’re finally headed back to Hertfordshire in Chapter 37, 38 and 39 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss the way Darcy’s letter has changed Lizzy and Lydia’s vulgarity. Listen

Live from Pemberley: Receiving This Letter (Chapters 35 + 36) from 2022-12-02T14:00:52

Mr. Darcy finds Lizzy and hands her a letter in Chapters 35 and 36 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss the ‘romance’ of Darcy’s letter and the way in which it triggers a ...

Live from Pemberley: In Vain I Have Struggled (Chapter 33 + 34) from 2022-11-18T17:00

Mr. Darcy is banging down the door to declare his love to Lizzie in Chapter 33 and 34 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss the ‘civility’ of Darcy’s declaration and why it...

Special Announcement: Rebecca Pilgrimage with Dana Schwartz! from 2022-11-14T17:00:32

Vanessa is joined by Dana Schwartz to chat about their upcoming Rebecca pilgrimage and the theme of haunting. Listen

Live from Pemberley: The Trouble of Practising (Chapters 30 – 32) from 2022-11-04T13:14:49

Mr. Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam have arrived at Rosings, bringing a little fun and intrigue to the Collins party. Colonel Fitzwilliam proves to be a charming new acquaintance while Darcy conti...

Special Edition: It Ends with Us (with Julia Argy) from 2022-10-21T13:03:46

We're taking a brief break from Pride and Prejudice, to read one of the most popular romance books of our current moment: It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover. Vanessa is joined by former co-host o...

Live from Pemberley: Lady Catherine Seemed Gratified (Chapter 29) from 2022-10-07T13:16:57

The Hunsford party is invited to Rosings in Chapter 29 of Pride and Prejudice. Lizzy finally has the chance to meet the much-discussed Lady Catherine de Bourgh and must answer all of he...

Live from Pemberley: The Mercenary and The Prudent (Chapters 26 - 28) from 2022-09-23T13:10:08

Lizzy Bennet hits the road in Chapters 26 and 28 of Pride and Prejudice. Change is in the air in Hertfordshire – Wickham is pursuing something new, Jane is with her aunt and u...

Patreon Sneak Peak: Extended Interview with Claudia Johnson from 2022-09-22T13:57:34

We're in the middle of a Patreon drive here on Hot and Bothered, trying to increase our membership to 1000 patrons. One of the wonderful things you can find on our Patreon is extended interviews...

Patreon Sneak Peak: Postscript (Chapters 24 + 25) from 2022-09-16T16:00

We're in the middle of a Patreon drive here on Hot and Bothered, trying to increase our membership to 1000 patrons. This is an example of our 'Postscript' perk, which you can get for $2/month at...

Live from Pemberley: Crossed in Love (Chapters 24 + 25) from 2022-09-09T13:05:47

Jane and Elizabeth have a heart to heart about Bingley in Chapters 24 and 25 of Pride and Prejudice. Caroline has written Jane a letter saying that her party won’t be returning to ...

Live from Pemberley: Engaged to Mr. Collins (Chapters 21 - 23) from 2022-08-26T13:11:10

After Elizabeth’s refusal, Mr. Collins quickly turns his attention to Charlotte Lucas in Chapters 21 through 23 of Pride and Prejudice. And Lizzy isn’t the only Bennet sister who i...

Live from Pemberley: A Private Audience (Chapters 19 + 20) from 2022-08-12T13:00:46

Mr. Collins finally makes his move in Chapters 19 and 20 of of Pride and Prejudice. He pulls Lizzy aside for his grand proposal… and can’t seem to understand it when Lizzy flatly refuse...

Live from Pemberley: The 2005 Movie (with Helen Zaltzman and Jenny Owen Youngs) from 2022-07-29T14:03:46

We're taking a quick break from reading Pride and Prejudice to watch the 2005 movie adaptation with one of our favorite podcasts, Listen

Live from Pemberley: An Agreement to Expose Themselves (Chapters 17 + 18) from 2022-07-15T13:01:45

It’s time for the Netherfield Ball in Chapters 17 and 18 of Pride and Prejudice. Mr. Darcy finally asks Lizzy to dance and the whole Bennet family seems to be on a mission to embarrass ...

Live from Pemberley: Fire Island (with Tobin Low) from 2022-07-08T13:15:39

Last month, a new Pride and Prejudice adaptation dropped – Fire Island directed by Andrew Ahn. As your go-to place for all things Pride and Prejudice, we felt it was our duty to watch the film and ...

Live from Pemberley: Most Gentlemanlike Appearance (Chapters 15 + 16) from 2022-07-01T13:38:15

A new love interest has hit the scene in Chapters 15 and 16 of Pride and Prejudice. The handsome Mr. Wickham has caught Lizzy’s eye, and he has quite the story to tell about Darcy. Vanessa and L...

Juneteenth Spotlight: The Final 5 Campaign from 2022-06-19T14:18:22

We're cross-posting this special episode of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, which we've released today. This year in commemoration of Juneteenth, Not Sorry is spotlighting Listen

Live from Pemberley: Little Elegant Compliments (Chapters 13 + 14) from 2022-06-17T13:03:17

Mr. Collins, the Bennets’ horrible cousin, has arrived at Longbourn in Chapters 13 and 14 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren dig into Collins as a religious figure and the impac...

Live from Pemberley: An Object of Admiration (Chapters 9 - 12) from 2022-06-03T13:01:37

With Jane sick upstairs, Elizabeth is stuck navigating the drawing room at Netherfield in chapters 9 through 12 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss the influence of The Enlig...

Live from Pemberley: A Very Mean Art (Chapters 7 + 8) from 2022-05-20T13:31:28

Poor Jane Bennet has caught a cold in the rain in Chapters 7 + 8 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss Darcy’s moral compass, the value of reading, and the prototypical ‘mean girl' ...

Live from Pemberley: A Pair of Fine Eyes (Chapter 5 + 6) from 2022-05-06T13:00:31

The Lucases take center stage in Chapters 5+6 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss the friendship between Charlotte and Lizzy and the way that historical and cultural ideas ...

Live from Pemberley: His Manners Gave Disgust (Chapter 3 + 4) from 2022-04-22T13:00

It’s time for the Assembly Ball and Bingley and Darcy are on the scene in Chapters 3 and 4 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss Darcy’s famously bad first impression on Lizz...

Live from Pemberley: A Truth Universally Acknowledged (Chapters 1 + 2) from 2022-04-08T13:03:15

Vanessa and Lauren dive into Pride and Prejudice, starting with a close look at Chapters 1 and 2. They discuss the famous first line of the book, the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet, and ...

Live from Pemberley: An Introduction from 2022-03-25T13:04:03

Pride and Prejudice is one of the most famous and beloved novels of all time. It’s also, in many ways, the foundational text of the Romance genre.

In our quest to unravel the ...

Girl Tales: Lizzy's Pride & Prejudice from 2022-03-18T13:00

We're proud to have collaborated with the folks over at Girl Tales to write this kid-oriented version of Listen

Live from Pemberley: Trailer from 2022-03-11T14:00:30

Welcome to our new season, where we're coming to you Live from Pemberley! Starting March 25th, Vanessa and Lauren will dive into Pride and Prejudice, investigating its power and l...

On Eyre: The Brontës from 2022-03-04T14:00:46

Throughout our season of On Eyre, we've given you some small glimpses into the life of Charlotte Brontë. You probably know that she came from a literary family, that she attended a scho...

On Eyre: Re Jane from 2022-02-18T14:00:13

After visiting the land of Jane Eyre films, we’re returning to modern book adaptations with Listen

On Eyre: The 2011 Jane Eyre Film from 2022-02-04T14:00:26

When the wonderful women of the Heaving Bosoms podcast invited Vanessa on their show, we couldn't resist ro...

Announcing: Live from Pemberley from 2022-01-27T18:21

Thanks to the generosity of our listeners, we can afford to make our next season of Hot and Bothered on Pride and Prejudice! Over the next month we'll continue to release content about Jan...

On Eyre: Wide Sargasso Sea from 2022-01-21T17:06:53

When Jean Rhys published Wide Sargasso Sea in 1966, she took on a question we’ve been asking a lot throughout this podcast: what about Bertha?

This episode, we are lucky enough to be ...

On Eyre: The Flight of Gemma Hardy from 2022-01-07T14:00:46

Even though we've technically finished up our reading of Jane Eyre, we feel like the season isn't quite complete without a look at the many adaptations of the text. Over the next few months, we'...

Holiday Bonus: An Interview with Jasmine Guillory from 2021-12-25T10:00:56

We’ve been sitting on this lovely interview with Jasmine Guillory for a while, and we thought we’d share it with you as a special holiday treat! We discuss the personal and political as they rel...

On Eyre: Final Thoughts from 2021-12-10T14:40:17

After months for reading the book together, Vanessa and Lauren return to their original question for this podcast: Is this a book we want to be passing on? We discuss the importance of critical ...

On Eyre: Vanessa’s Jane Eyre Sermon from 2021-12-03T14:04:51

Unfortunately we've run into some technical difficulties with the final episode of On Eyre! (Is this fate telling us that the season should never end?) While you wait, we have for you a short se...

On Eyre: Reader I Married Him (Chapter 38) from 2021-11-26T14:00

Vanessa and Lauren have finally finished the whole dang book! This week we read the very last chapter and discuss the hegemony of marriage, Bronte's descriptions of 'true love', and why St. John...

On Eyre: She Kindled The Bed (Chapters 36 + 37) from 2021-11-19T14:05:55

Vanessa and Lauren reach Ferndean in chapters 36 and 37 of Jane Eyre. This week we discuss Bronte's depiction of disability, Bertha's powerful exit from the novel, and how gossip spreads in the ...

One Eyre: He Wanted to Train Me (Chapters 34 + 35) from 2021-11-12T14:16:24

Vanessa and Lauren say 'no' to St. John, in Chapters 34 and 35 of Jane Eyre. This week, St. John proposes to Jane. We look at his behavior before and after the proposal, discuss his missionary z...

On Eyre: I Feel Now That I Was Right (Chapters 31 - 33) from 2021-11-05T13:14:28

Vanessa and Lauren enter Jane’s school room in Morton, in Chapters 31 through 33 of Jane Eyre. They continue to debate whether Jane should have left Rochester, and discuss St. John’s missionary ...

On Eyre: Blameless in His Life and Habits (Chapters 28 - 30) from 2021-10-29T13:09:23

This week, we find that Jane has run away from Thornfield and is wandering the moors of England without a shilling to her name. Vanessa and Lauren discuss homelessness past and present and its trop...

On Eyre: When Body and Soul Rise in Mutiny (Chapter 27 - Part 2) from 2021-10-22T13:31:16

This week we're returning to Chapter 27 of Jane Eyre, this time zooming in on Jane and Rochester. Vanessa and Lauren discuss Jane's fears about becoming a mistress and compare it with the limitatio...

On Eyre: Take The Maniac With You to England (Chapter 27 - Part 1) from 2021-10-15T13:06:40

With so much to cover in Chapter 27, we’ve decided to break it up into two episode. This week, Vanessa and Lauren focus in on Bertha and grapple with the racist and imperialist themes of Jane Ey...

On Eyre: Grave and Quiet at the Mouth of Hell (Chapters 25 + 26) from 2021-10-08T13:05:59

Vanessa Lauren finally journey up to the third floor of Thornfield Hall in Chapters 25 and 26 of Jane Eyre. They dissect the character of Bertha Rochester and try to parse out Charlotte Bronte’s vo...

On Eyre: I Am No Bird (Chapters 23 + 24) from 2021-10-01T13:08:37

Vanessa and Lauren meet under the chestnut tree at Thornfield in Chapters 23 and 24 of Jane Eyre. They discuss Rochester's proposal (!) and continue to examine the many power differentials in this ...

On Eyre: I Felt Pain, and Then I Felt Ire (Chapters 21 + 22) from 2021-09-24T13:00

Vanessa and Lauren return to Gateshead in Chapters 21 and 22 of Jane Eyre. Mrs. Reed is dying, and Jane has come to sit by her bedside. But it's not a 'typical' death bed exchange – there's no grea...

On Eyre: I Can Live Alone (Chapters 19 + 20) from 2021-09-17T13:26:03

Vanessa and Lauren and start to get closer to the secrets at Thornfield Hall in Chapters 19 and 20 of Jane Eyre. After we learned about a mysterious gypsy in our last episode, we finally have a cha...

On Eyre: It Does Good To No Woman (Chapters 16 - 18) from 2021-09-10T13:05:16

Vanessa and Lauren and settling in with the new party at Thornfield in Chapters 16 through 18 of Jane Eyre. After last week’s big bed burning scene, Mr. Rochester up and leaves Thornfield. But when...

On Eyre: Paving Hell With Energy (Chapters 14 + 15) from 2021-09-03T13:14:40

Vanessa and Lauren set the bed on fire in chapters 14 and 15 of Jane Eyre. They take a close look at the character of Celine Varens and continue their debate on whether Rochester is a sexy her...

On Eyre: Paving Hell With Energy (Chapters 14 + 15) from 2021-09-03T13:14:40

Vanessa and Lauren set the bed on fire in chapters 14 and 15 of Jane Eyre. They take a close look at the character of Celine Varens and continue their debate on whether Rochester is a sexy her...

On Eyre: But What Do You Think? (Chapter 13) from 2021-08-27T13:00

Vanessa and Lauren get cozy with Jane and Rochester in chapter 13 of Jane Eyre. The two lovebirds have their first real conversation in this chapter and it is steamy... well at least to them it ...

On Eyre: Millions are in Silent Revolt (Chapters 11 + 12) from 2021-08-20T13:11:16

Vanessa and Lauren have arrived at Thornfield Hall in chapters 11 and 12 of Jane Eyre. And who do they find on the road outside of Thornfield? Why Mr. Rochester himself, the 'hero' of our romance! ...

Praying with Jane Eyre: On Destiny from 2021-08-13T13:00

If for some reason you haven't heard (have you been living under a rock?), Vanessa wrote a book all about Jane Eyre! It's the inspiration for this podcast. After reading Chapter 10 last week, we...

On Eyre: The World is Pleasant (Chapters 9 + 10) from 2021-08-06T13:00

Vanessa and Lauren wrap-up their time at Lowood School in chapters 9 and 10 of Jane Eyre. They discuss Jane's peculiar perspective on dying in chapter nine ("what a drag to die" as Lauren puts i...

On Eyre: I Came On Purpose To Find You (Chapter 5 - 8) from 2021-07-30T15:53:10

Vanessa and Lauren settle into the Lowood School in chapters 5 through 8 of Jane Eyre. They grapple with the role of Christianity in this book, paying special attention to how Charlotte Bronte's id...

On Eyre: Keep in Good Health and Not Die (Chapter 4) from 2021-07-23T13:04:17

Vanessa and Lauren slow down again to look closely at just one chapter - chapter four of Jane Eyre. They discuss Mr. Brocklehurst and his Christianity, Jane’s powerful use of her own voice, and wha...

On Eyre: I Resisted All The Way (Chapters 2 + 3) from 2021-07-16T13:09:17

Vanessa and Lauren tackle chapters two and three of Jane Eyre, spending more time at Gateshead Hall. They discuss the famous 'red room' scene, explore Victorian sensibilities about sex and womanhoo...

On Eyre: No Possibility of Taking a Walk (Chapter 1) from 2021-07-09T13:00:57

Vanessa and Lauren dive into Jane Eyre, starting with a close look at Chapter 1. They discuss the first sentence of the book, Jane’s abuse at Gateshead, and what it means to be a ‘precocious girl.’...

On Eyre: An Introduction from 2021-07-02T13:00

If you know anything about Vanessa Zoltan, you know that Jane Eyre is her favorite book. In fact, she just wrote her own book about it: Listen

What We Love About Women's Liberation with Lauren Sandler from 2021-06-25T12:57:48

Next week, we're launching our new series On Eyre. But before we jump into 19th century England, we wanted to spend some time introducing you to our new co-host Lauren Sandler. Lauren's re...

What We Love about Being Stuck in a Cabin with Nichole Perkins from 2021-06-04T14:27:07

This week we're excited to share a conversation with Nichole Perkins about Romance Thrillers, the pleasure of competency, and her podcast This is Good For You. Stick around after our conve...

What We Love About Hopeful Endings with Emma Straub from 2021-05-28T15:05:39

We're between seasons of Hot and Bothered, so to keep you company we're bringing you interviews with our favorite writers and thinkers. This week, we're bringing you the wonderful writer and boo...

What We Love About Audiobooks with Justine Eyre from 2021-05-21T16:34:25

We're following our interview with Julie Anne Long last week with someone else who Vanessa is obsessed with: Justine Eyre, the woman who reads Julie Anne Long's books.

Justine Eyre is ...

What We Love About Regency with Julie Anne Long from 2021-05-14T12:00:07

We're between seasons of Hot and Bothered, but that doesn't mean we've stopped reading Romance novels. On the contrary, recently Vanessa has been binge reading The Pennyroyal Green Series by Julie ...

Breaking Dawn in Quarantine from 2021-03-24T07:47

Vanessa and Julia have read all of Breaking Dawn and have some thoughts on imprinting, vampire sex, and best practices for vampire childbirth.

This is the final episode of Twilight in ...

Announcing Hot and Bothered Season Three: On Eyre from 2021-03-22T21:29:06

Fact 1: Vanessa Zoltan has been the host of this romance novel themed podcast for almost two years now.

Fact 2: Vanessa Zoltan is a Jane Eyre evangelist. She’s literally written  Listen

Eclipse in Quarantine: Epilogue from 2021-03-17T07:47

Vanessa and Julia have officially finished Eclipse! Jacob wants to be a wolf full-time and we love that for him. Go Jacob, run like the wind and never come back. Seriously. Please don't come bac...

Eclipse in Quarantine: Needs from 2021-03-10T08:47

Vanessa and Julia have read Chapter 27 of Eclipse and need a whole closet of custom designed free clothing from Alice stat.

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Eclipse in Quarantine: Interview with Emily Nagoski from 2021-03-03T08:47

CW: In this episode we discuss sexual assault and read an explicit scene of assault and emotional abuse from Eclipse.

Still reeling from the Jacob/Bella plot line, Vanessa turns to sex...

Introducing: The Real Question from 2021-03-01T15:30:53

We at Not Sorry are making a new show! It's called The Real Question and the first episode is out today. We've already checked-in with Alice, and she has assured us that you're going to love the...

Eclipse in Quarantine: Ethics from 2021-02-24T08:47

Vanessa and Julia have read Chapter 26 of Eclipse and are still shaking off the horror of this whole Bella/Jacob situation.

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Eclipse in Quarantine: Mirror from 2021-02-17T08:47

Vanessa and Julia have read Chapter 25 of Eclipse and they have a few special valentines to share with the class.

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Eclipse in Quarantine: Snap Decision from 2021-02-10T08:46

CW: discussion of suicidal ideation, graphic violence, and abuse

We really only planned to skip one chapter in this book, but then Chapter 23 went and happened. Chapter 23 is a minefie...

Eclipse in Quarantine: Fire and Ice from 2021-02-03T08:47

Vanessa and Julia have read Chapter 22 of Eclipse and they have a lot of ideas about how to stay warm without inviting Jacob into your sleeping bag.

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Eclipse in Quarantine: Trails from 2021-01-27T08:47

CW: Because of the content of this chapter we spend a lot of time talking about sexual assault and emotional abuse.

Vanessa and Julia have read Chapter 21 of Eclipse and they don't k...

Eclipse in Quarantine: Compromise from 2021-01-20T08:47

Vanessa and Julia have read Chapter 20 of Eclipse and do their best Richard Dawson impersonation in our Twilight version of Family Feud.

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Eclipse in Quarantine: Selfish from 2021-01-13T08:47:42

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter nineteen of Eclipse and are continuing to explore the rich thematic questions that thread through these books: whether Bella is a cat vs. dog person, if Charl...

Technical Difficulties + Blooper Reel from 2021-01-06T20:39:43

We were hoping to release a regular episode today, but unfortunately we ran into some technical difficulties! It was probably Werewolf Jacob using our wires as a chew toy again.

While ...

Holiday Bonus: A Self-Help Tape for Bella from 2020-12-30T08:47

We're taking one more week off before we're back to Eclipse. While you wait, here's a peak at what we've been up to over on Listen

Bella's Favorite Christmas Poem from 2020-12-25T11:00

Hi all! We're taking this week and next week off for the holidays. In the meantime, enjoy this Christmas poem from Julia and Bella. We'll be back on January 6th with Chapter 19 of Eclipse.
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Eclipse in Quarantine: Instruction from 2020-12-16T08:47

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter eighteen of Eclipse and they're ready to hit the runway and Make It Work.

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Eclipse in Quarantine: Alliance from 2020-12-09T08:47

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter seventeen of Eclipse and they're dreaming up business ideas for Alice's party planning company. First step: a suite of business tools where the Cullens can ke...

Eclipse in Quarantine: Epoch from 2020-12-02T08:47

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter sixteen of Eclipse and they've been chosen as the Forks High graduation speakers.

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Eclipse in Quarantine: Wager (Skipped!) from 2020-11-25T08:47:31

CW: We discuss sexual assault when summarizing the events of this chapter. You can fast forward about 5 minutes to skip.

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter thirteen of Eclipse, b...

Eclipse in Quarantine: Declaration from 2020-11-18T08:47

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter fourteen of Eclipse and it turns out that Tom Hanks is a main character in these books.

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Eclipse in Quarantine: Newborn from 2020-11-11T08:47

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter thirteen of Eclipse and Vanessa gives advice from her stint as a robber in the 1980s.

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Eclipse in Quarantine: Time from 2020-11-04T08:47

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter twelve of Eclipse and they've finally figured out that Bella is a time traveller.

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Eclipse in Quarantine: Legends from 2020-10-28T07:47

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter eleven of Eclipse and they're uncomfortable with the amount of hot dogs in this chapter.

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Eclipse in Quarantine: Scent from 2020-10-21T07:47

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter ten of Eclipse and they are joined by special guest Hannah McGregor of the podcast Witch, Please. Hannah has a lot of the same questions we've had in the past...

Eclipse in Quarantine: Target from 2020-10-14T07:47

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter nine of Eclipse and are revisiting these books scariest monsters: Capitalism and The Patriarchy. Don't look now, they're under your bed! They're right behind ...

Eclipse in Quarantine: Temper from 2020-10-07T07:47

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter eight of Eclipse and they're doing all they can to not be sucked into the logic of these books.

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Eclipse in Quarantine: Unhappy Ending from 2020-09-30T07:47:24

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter seven of Eclipse and they will always and forever be #TeamRosalie.... but Team Rosalie and who?

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Eclipse in Quarantine: Switzerland from 2020-09-23T07:47:42

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter six of Eclipse and are joined by reporter Rachelle Hampton to discuss Bella's latest kidnapping.

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Eclipse in Quarantine: Imprint from 2020-09-16T07:47:12

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter five of Eclipse and they are obsessed with Sam Uley's love life. Can someone say drama?

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Eclipse in Quarantine: Nature from 2020-09-09T07:47:06

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter four of Eclipse and it's an episode full of harsh truths and crushed dreams for the characters this week.

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Eclipse in Quarantine: Motives from 2020-09-02T07:47:19

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter three of Eclipse and they're ready to pitch a CW adaptation of Twilight staring Chad Michael Murray.

Because we're switching our release schedule t...

Eclipse in Quarantine: Evasion from 2020-08-26T07:47

Vanessa and Julia have read the second chapter of Eclipse and they've final solved the mystery of why so many socks go missing in the laundry: Edward is eating them.

Because we're swit...

Eclipse in Quarantine: Ultimatum from 2020-08-19T07:47

Vanessa and Julia have read the first chapter of Eclipse and are very interested to learn that Bella's favorite book is Wuthering Heights. They dive into the book-within-a-book relationship with...

New Moon in Quarantine: Treaty from 2020-08-07T07:47:54

Vanessa and Julia have read the Epilogue of New Moon and they're starting a petition to bring RBG to Forks, Washington.

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New Moon in Quarantine: Vote from 2020-08-05T07:47

Vanessa and Julia have read Chapter 24 and they're rooting for Bella to say yes to the dress.

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New Moon in Quarantine: The Truth from 2020-08-02T07:47:46

Vanessa and Julia have read Chapter 23 and they think that some bunk beds and a Daniel Craig shaped pillow would solve a lot of Bella’s problems.

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New Moon in Quarantine: Flight from 2020-07-29T07:47

Vanessa and Julia have read Chapter 22 of New Moon and they want to celebrate Edward for his self-control in several categories. Blood-thirst for Bella? Completely under control. Public displays...

New Moon in Quarantine: Verdict from 2020-07-24T07:47:17

Vanessa and Julia have read Chapter 21 of New Moon. Though they've been giving advice for a while now, in this chapter it feels like there are two pressing pieces of advice that can supersede al...

New Moon in Quarantine: Volterra from 2020-07-22T07:47

Vanessa and Julia have read Chapter 20 and urge Bella to jump into EMERGENCY MODE because she's far from home, wading barefoot and frantic through some deep trouble in Italy.

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New Moon in Quarantine: Race from 2020-07-20T07:47:52

Vanessa and Julia have read Chapter 19 of New Moon and they're starting to wonder if they should have read Fifty Shade of Grey instead.

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New in Quarantine: The Funeral from 2020-07-17T07:47:37

Vanessa and Julia have read Chapter 18 of New Moon and they want to hear from you! Write in if you: 

• Also didn’t realize that this book was an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet
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New Moon in Quarantine: Visitor from 2020-07-15T07:47

 Vanessa and Julia have read Chapter 17 of Eclipse and have come to the conclusion that tough love is maybe the truest love of all. #TeamBalice anyone?

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New Moon in Quarantine: Paris from 2020-07-13T07:47:26

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter 16 and are scheming to unionize the poor werewolves who are clearly working too hard.

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New Moon in Quarantine: Pressure from 2020-07-10T07:47:47

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter 15 and, true to type, Vanessa has to explain to Julia some 90s culture while Julia has to explain to Vanessa some modern technology.

If you or someo...

New Moon in Quarantine: Family from 2020-07-08T07:47

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter 14 and they are demanding a feminist uprising against the werewolf patriarchy. 

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New Moon in Quarantine: Killer from 2020-07-06T07:47

Vanessa and Julia have read Chapter 13 of New Moon and feel it's necessary to do a deep dive into the psychology of Bella's attractions.

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New Moon in Quarantine: Intruder from 2020-07-03T07:47

Vanessa and Julia have read Chapter 12 of New Moon, and are having flashbacks to book one. We know that Jacob is the middle of a transformative time - we just didn't realize he was transforming ...

New Moon in Quarantine: Cult from 2020-07-01T07:47

Vanessa and Julia have read Chapter 11 of New Moon, and between bad policing, white savior complexes, and gas-lighting, Charlie and Bella are hitting a home run on sucking this week.

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New Moon in Quarantine: The Meadow from 2020-06-29T07:47:45

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter 10 of New Moon, and they're starting to learn the ups and downs of parenting a teenager.

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New Moon in Quarantine: Third Wheel from 2020-06-26T07:47

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter 9 of New Moon, and they're ready to give Jacob 'the talk' about his growing and changing body.

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New Moon in Quarantine: Adrenaline from 2020-06-24T07:47:16

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter 8 of New Moon, and want Bella to hop on the #TeamJacob bandwagon and off the motorcycle (or at least wear a helmet).

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New Moon in Quarantine: Repetition from 2020-06-22T07:47:13

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter 7 of New Moon, and they have some notes for Sam Uley on how to be a good cult leader. Pro tip: try to be less scary.

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New Moon in Quarantine: Friends from 2020-06-19T08:56:25

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter 6 of New Moon, and need to introduce some high-level terms to Bella like 'internalized misogyny' and 'racism.'

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New Moon in Quarantine: Cheater from 2020-06-17T07:47

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter 5 of New Moon, and give Bella some much needed financial advice about saving for college.

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New Moon in Quarantine: Waking Up from 2020-06-15T07:47:25

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter 4 of New Moon, and have some thoughts on how to get Bella through this break-up.

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New Moon in Quarantine: The End from 2020-06-12T07:47

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter 3 of New Moon, and they are THRILLED that Edward and Bella have finally broken up. We've been waiting for this moment for so long ya'll and it's finally here....

New Moon in Quarantine: Stitches from 2020-06-10T07:47

Vanessa and Julia have read chapter 2 of New Moon, and are thoroughly in the weeds with some big questions: is there a god? Is there such thing as a consensual rocking chair experience in the be...

New Moon in Quarantine: Party from 2020-06-08T07:47:15

Vanessa and Julia have read Chapter 1 of New Moon and they have a lot of advice on proper birthday etiquette and how to best take advantage of your astrological moment. 

Twilight in Quarantine: The Twilight Movie from 2020-06-05T07:47:25

Vanessa and Julia have watched the Twilight movie and give a thorough review of all the most important parts: the weather, the fashion, and our favorite minor characters.

Pleas...