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Tonsil Hockey

Huge Ask Media
Heated Rivalry
Hockey
Hunting Wives
Young Royals
Women
Same-Sex Relationships
Queer Literature
Queer Representation
Olga Koch
Book Adaptations
Catherine Bohart
Ice Hockey
Live Events
Scott
Romantasy
Queer Relationships
Off Campus
Fan Fiction
Emotional Vulnerability
Celebrities

Tonsil Hockey is a comedy podcast about horny TV, film, books and culture. The stories, scenes, characters, music, actors that make us feel too much.

Hosted by comedians Catherine Bohart and Olga Koch, each week they dive into the sexiest, strangest and most emotionally chaotic corners of pop culture, from prestige television and cult films to romance novels and fanfic.

Born out of an all-consumin... more

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Latest Episodes

This week on Tonsil Hockey, Catherine and Olga are beyond excited that Girls is coming back, Catherine has been learning Swedish (because of course she has) and we discuss all our favourite moments of the last 2 episodes of season 1 of Young Royals. ... more

By popular demand we are back with MORE Young Royals!

Catherine is giddy with love for Young Royals and Olga is getting a lot of Instagram ads for Prince Harry's Masterclass on grief?!

Come see us and lots of other comedians read Heated Rivalry ep... more

We've seen your comments and emails... We are finally watching Young Royals and Catherine is losing her goddamn mind over it. Should we do more Young Royals episodes? Let us know!

Come see us and lots of other comedians read Heated Rivalry episodes ... more

This week on Tonsil Hockey we are finally sitting down to discuss the next book in Rachel Reid's Game Changers book series - Role Model!

The next episode is available now on our Patreon where all our book club episodes (and so much more) can be fou... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Lake
Speaker who shared a personal Heated Rivalry story
Episode: LIVE AT THE EDINBURGH FRINGE : With Special Guests Christopher Hall and Sam Lake!
Christopher Hall
Real-life gay athlete-turned-guest with sportswear persona
Episode: LIVE AT THE EDINBURGH FRINGE : With Special Guests Christopher Hall and Sam Lake!
Dom McGovern
Stand-up comedian, writer, gay rights advocate
Episode: Ask A Gay Man - with special guest Dom McGovern!
Tasha Dhanraj
Comedy writer and fan of Smut and Romantasy
Freelance/Comedic writing
Episode: Romantasy with special guest Tasha Dhanraj!

Hosts

Catherine Bohart
Host of Tonsil Hockey; comedian with a focus on queer-coded storytelling and pop culture analysis
Olga Koch
Co-host of Tonsil Hockey; comedian with sharp cultural observations and a penchant for multilingual context

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 284 ratings
  • Funny, funny

    Great show, smart funny hosts.

    If you’re remotely as obsessed with Heated Rivalry as many of us, you’ll be glad you listened.

    I’m grateful for the Continental perspective. Olga is Russian and Catherine is Irish and I look forward to finding their stand up work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lulululu1959
    United States4 months ago
  • HR and Comedy

    Heated Rivalry and comedy are two of my favorite things! I’ve listened to multiple HR podcasts and reaction channels on YouTube and this one may be my favorite. Once I’m done binging this, I’ll happily check out the comedy of the hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bca 55
    United States4 months ago
  • MOOOOORE

    Please please please please please please please PLEASE read the rest of the series

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    c.gabrielle1996
    United States6 months ago
  • So funny!

    Dom’s impersonation of the Ilya in the novel is making me cackle!! Great banter between the hosts, so funny. I love that it offers a true critique of the show - pointing out what is unrealistic, heteronormative. And yes, watch Looking!! It is brilliant. Not only Jonathan Groff but Murray Bartlett too. I went back to watch it after watching HR and it is so heartwarming, clever, real, grown up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emma33
    Australia6 months ago
  • Yes!

    I. Have. Found. My. Tribe. Please keep going until season two and through it and after and until season three and.. you get the idea. Thank you for creating a church for my new (and only) religion 🙌🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gntm94
    Germany7 months ago

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ASK US ANYTHING: We Answer Your Heated Rivalry Questions!
Q: Do you think Heated Rivalry's impact was helped by its Thanksgiving release window in the US?
Yes, it benefited from the timing, gaining more eyeballs than a non-holiday release would have, and the era's openness to romantic and earnest storytelling amplified its appeal.
LIVE AT THE EDINBURGH FRINGE : With Special Guests Christopher Hall and Sam Lake!
Q: Are you ready to talk about your relationship to Heated Rivalry and what you know about it?
Sam Lake explains his deep engagement with the show, his personal connection, and his role in representing a broader demographic within the Heated Rivalry universe.
HOCKEY AND SINGING: Heated Rivalry The Unauthorised Musical Parody | Tonsil Hockey Podcast
Q: How long is the run and where can people see it?
The run is all of August at Udderbelly Purple Cow Theatre in Edinburgh, followed by a Soho, London transfer later in the year.
Romantasy with special guest Tasha Dhanraj!
Q: How do Romantasy writers research their sex scenes?
The guest explains field-referencing through Barbie-style plotting and TikTok explainers, with some authors using Barbie dolls to map positions and spatial flow, while acknowledging not all sex scenes are scientifically accurate—it's about storytelling and imagination within genre conventions.

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Two comedians dive into the sexiest, craziest corners of pop culture with unapologetic enthusiasm. Each week they riff on horny TV, film, romance novels, fan culture, and the wide range of emotions these media provoke, mixing close readings with personal stories, backstage anecdotes, and very candid commentary. A core throughline is their shared obsession with a specific romance-driven series, but episodes span everything from live show antics to fan culture, musical parodies, and discussions of representation, consent, and queer joy. The show stands out for high-energy banter, scholarly yet playful analysis, and a warm, unabashed fandom vibe that invites listeners to nerd out along with them.

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