
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.
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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 attenti... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 290 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsRelationshipsSociety & Culture | |||

For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Hannah analyze the ending of The Wedding Singer. They discuss grand gestures and how well Billy Idol aged.
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Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet-up in New Jersey to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about The Wedding Singer.
This week we discuss Adam Sandler's star power, the importance of silly bits, and the cultural construction of ... more
For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Hannah analyze the ending of White Christmas. They discuss 50's nostalgia and why ballerinas are 'Christmas' coded.
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Happy holiday season! We're interrupting our mini-season on the wedding industrial complex to bring you our (now) annual holiday movie. Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet at an inn Vermont to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered about ... more
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It is so fun and I feel like I learn so much about things that bring me so much joy, without having to defend liking them.
I love the whimsy, I love the depth, I love that it doesn’t ever take things too seriously while also taking them very seriously.
You have no idea how important this has been to me personally over the past period.
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Love the playfulness and the depth they approach the movies and books with
This show is so insightful and wonderful. It’s become one of my favorite podcasts.
Vanessa’s voice is sexy! Whether I’m listening to her here or on Harry Potter and the Sacred Text hearing her voice calms my nervous system. Now I’m going to hear thoughtful conversation from someone who sees the world with my same values.
Long time listener and I’ve loved this pod but the co host is not a good fit rn. It doesn’t feel like they care or enjoy the subject matter at all and it’s ruining the pod for me
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The content focuses on the intersection of romance culture, literature, and film, often through an analytical lens. Episodes typically include discussions on popular romance novels and films, examining themes of love, identity, and societal norms. With a strong feminist perspective, hosts engage with literary and cinematic texts, offering insights into how these narratives shape perceptions of romantic relationships. The approach combines humor and thoughtful critique, making the topics accessible and engaging for a wide audience, including those who appreciate both casual viewing and deep scholarly analysis. Unique features include in-depth scene analyses that explore the ideas and cultural beliefs about love represented in various romance... more
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