Hot and Bothered
Not Sorry ProductionsHot 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: Jane Austen’s Persuasion
For Season 6, Hot and Bothered is returning to its roots with a classic romance: Jane Austen's Persuasion. Many readers consider Persuasion Austen's most romantic novel. As a podcast o... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 316 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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In Chapter 2 of Persuasion the Elliots and their close friends try to strategize about the family's pressing debt. This week we're joined by one of our closest friends (and our former co-host), Dr. Hannah McGregor, to dissect the chapter.
Dr. Alexan... more
We meet The Elliots in Chapter 1 of Persuasion and Vanessa and Stephanie Paulsell introduce our themes for this season. Every week we'll be discussing Anne's moral compass, and where we see ridiculousness, beauty, and grief in the chapter.
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Virginia Woolf called Persuasion "the most deeply felt of Jane Austen's novels." It may also be her most difficult novel. This season, we're taking it slowly, reading one chapter each week and lingering over Austen's extraordinary sentences together.... more
We're returning to our roots with Season 6 of Hot and Bothered – reading classic romance literature.
This season, Vanessa Zoltan will be joined by her mentor Dr. Stephanie Paulsell to read Jane Austen's Persuasion one chapter at a time. We'll ask q... more
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- Wonderful podcast
I never was able to read P & P before this show deconstructed it and showed the feminism behind it and I could peer into what life was like in regency England. Their discussions of Jane Eyre were just as enlightening. I also liked their movie discussions.
Apple Podcasts5pinkbikecolorado
United States2 months ago - Super Helpful! 😊
On Eyre helped SOOOO much with my English class! Thanks for making it fun and interesting!!!
Apple Podcasts5EllaBelle;)United States4 months ago - So original!
Smart, funny, and insightful.
Apple Podcasts5Sometime ListenerUnited States5 months ago - A must listen
Hot and Bothered has been one of those podcasts that’s just always been part of my life. From the early days talking romance novels and Jane Eyre, to Twilight in Quarantine, rom-coms, LGBTQ+ love stories, and even the deep dives into the American wedding complex — every version of it has been a treat. The hosts are so sharp and funny and thoughtful, and Vanessa Zoltan is just the best. I would, and do, happily listen to anything she’s involved in. There’s something so comforting about hearing sm... more
Apple Podcasts5EmmyGal22United States5 months ago - Love
I love love love this podcast.
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.
Love.
Apple Podcasts5Sophie Mer
Netherlands6 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #188 | United States/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #118 |  Canada/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #207 |  Australia/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #199 |  Argentina/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #218 |  Israel/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #222 |  New Zealand/Arts |
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A thoughtful, critique-forward show that analyzes romance through both pop culture and scholarly lenses. Episodes blend close readings of beloved romance films with historical, musical, and cultural context, often featuring guest experts from literature, film studies, and religion. Across seasons, the hosts explore how love stories reflect industry dynamics, gender norms, and social power, while celebrating wit, accessibility, and the joy of reinterpreting familiar romances for modern audiences. A standout is the consistent use of archival and scholarly perspectives to illuminate how story, market forces, and ethics intersect in romance media, making it useful for listeners who want both entertainment and deeper understanding of love narrat... more
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Hot and Bothered launched 8 years ago and published 316 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Hot and Bothered include:
1. Hannah McGregor
2. Amy King
3. Roxanne Eberle
4. Ray Greiner
5. Ariana Nedelman
6. Fred Gardaphé
7. Dana Schwartz
8. Stephanie Paulsell
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