Craving Rivalry

We made it to the cottage!

Zoe and Kathleen take a deeper dive (and a def gush fest) into episode 5… I’ll Believe in Anything… also known as the episode that is currently rated as 9/9 out of 10 on IMDB. Such a re-watchable episode! This episode explores the unique storytelling elements of Canadian TV and film, the character development through micro expressions, and the pivotal moments in Episode 5. The conversation delves...

Romance Author Zoe York and her chronically online sister Kathleen discuss Episode 4 of Heated Rivalry AND the news that a 7th book in the Game Changers series is coming from Rachel Reid. We love a montage as much as we love a tuna melt moment. Chapters 00:59 Episode Four Overview: Tuna Melt 02:56 Exciting News: Book Seven Announcement 08:58 Character Dynamics: Shane and Ilya 15:02 Montages and Th...

Is Episode 3 of Heated Rivalry your favourite too? Sisters Zoe & Kathleen discuss Episode 3 "Hunter" and the Scott and Kip instant love that is one of our favourite romance troupe. Great communication and lots of consent is the energy we are taking into 2026. In this episode we discuss the importance of the happy ever after (HEA) in romance and the use of subtle storytelling techniques in Heat...

A "20 min" look at Episode 2 of HR including the deviation from the book in the TV show, the significance of the first visit to Shane's apartment, the use of sex scenes as a storytelling device and the attention to detail in costume design. Takeaways Deviation from the book in the TV show The portrayal of texting in the TV show The significance of the first visit to Shane's apartment The use of se...

Sisters Zoe and Kathleen share a "20-minute" breakdown of each episode, along with recommendations for shows and books you might also enjoy. 00:00 Introducing Craving Rivalry Podcast 06:13 Rewatching and Discoveries 13:35 World Building and Storytelling Choices 19:01 Steamy Scenes and Cinematic Craft 25:29 The Hookup and Texting 32:17 Filming Technology and Locations Recommendations from This Epis...

Sisters Zoe and Kathleen share a "20-minute" breakdown of each episode, along with recommendations for shows and books you might also enjoy. 00:00 Introducing Craving Rivalry Podcast 06:13 Rewatching and Discoveries 13:35 World Building and Storytelling Choices 19:01 Steamy Scenes and Cinematic Craft 25:29 The Hookup and Texting 32:17 Filming Technology and Locations