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- 3 days ago46 min
Reheating the Rivalry - A Heated Rivalry Q&A (Part Twelve)
Before we get into this week's Q&A episode, we discuss the incredible announcement of the real life Irina Foundation! Focusing on Inclusivity and Mental Health awareness, the foundation "envisions a world where LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and underserved communities experience genuine belonging and opportunity through organized sports and arts programs - creating inclusive spaces that build confidence, connection, and a strong sense of community." This week in NYC, Rachel Reid, alongside cast members and the founders Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady of Accent Aigu Entertainment, all gathered together to formally launch the initiative and discuss the characters and series that inspired it. I chat a little bit about that here to open up the episode! Then this week's Q&A questions dive into a few topics: How can the show tackle Ilya's characterization in season 2 both visually and thematically? Should the show change a plot point in TLG that happens predominantly off-screen? We also tackle another hockey-related question to wrap things up. Let's talk. You can find all of the exciting details and donate to the Irina Foundation at the link below! https://irina-foundation.com/
- 1 weeks ago42 min
Reheating the Rivalry - A Heated Rivalry Q&A (Part Eleven)
Lets talk about our favorite frenemies, shall we? This episode is all about Hayden Pike, Shane's resident best friend and our favorite father of four, and our favorite instigator, Ilya Rozanov. In this episode, we discuss their dynamic, bickering, which scenes we should expect in season 2, and take a broader look at why Ilya loves to pick on him so much. Does the nagging make Ilya unlikable in The Long Game? Does Hayden actually deserve it? We look at these two characters and the relationship between them from a few different lenses in this episode, and I loved putting this deep dive together. Let's talk!
- 2 weeks ago47 min
Reheating the Rivalry - A Heated Rivalry Q&A (Part Ten)
Welcome back to another Q&A Episode, on the heels of more exciting cast announcements ahead of season 2. This week, we will discuss Captaincy and the ways Shane and Ilya's leadership styles differ and inform their behaviors off-ice. This lends itself to a further discussion surrounding hockey culture and the cultures we find Shane and Ilya molded and shaped within while playing in the MLH up until this point in the story. We also touch upon the reasons why certain scenes from the book are removed or cut for time, and break down a scene from The Long Game that we should be seeing play out on our screens in Season 2.
- 3 weeks ago1h 5m
Beyond the Rivalry: The Game Changers Timeline
The show Heated Rivalry may put Shane and Ilya at the center of the story, but the Game Changers universe extends far beyond Hollanov. From Game Changer and Tough Guy to Common Goal, Role Model, and The Long Game, the books provide us with a much larger timeline filled with overlapping storylines, relationships, friendships, and careers that intersect with Shane and Ilya's, even when we don't see it happening 'on screen.'In this episode, we're putting the timeline into perspective leading into season 2.We'll look at what happens with the new characters we will meet in season 2 right before the end of Heated Rivalry, what happens in the span of time between Shane and Ilya's first and second books, and explore where each major character fits into the larger story. We'll connect the dots between the books and the show, where their stories overlap with Shane and Ilya's, and why those seemingly unrelated events may matter going forward.Spoiler warning: This episode will contain major spoilers for the Game Changers books and Heated Rivalry, including material that may be incorporated into Season 2.
- Sep 4, 202655 min
Reheating the Rivalry - A Heated Rivalry Q&A (Part Nine)
Welcome back to another Q&A episode! This week we cover a range of topics surrounding the upcoming second season, beginning with the latest casting announcements and what they may mean for the direction of the series. We also touch upon the characterization of Shane and Ilya in Season 1 as compared to The Long Game, share commentary on Rachel’s experience writing Unrivaled following the success of the show, and how Shane may be written in Season 2, particularly in comparison with his characterization and storyline in the book. Spoilers ahead for those looking to avoid them!
- Aug 28, 202638 min
Reheating the Rivalry: A Heated Rivalry Q&A (Part Eight)
Welcome back to another Q&A, talking about Season 2, and answering more listener-submitted questions. This week, we received the casting announcement we got this week for the characters of Ryan and Fabian, and the inclusion of those characters continues to aid in speculation for Season 2 storylines. Where there is so much to include from the books, we talk about the potential structure of the upcoming seasons, how they may split the story, what we may see in any bonus episodes they may be filming, and how the casting announcements for these characters may shape the storylines shown in Season 2 and beyond. DISCLAIMER! There will be spoilers for the books, speculation for the Season 2 plot, and a mention of a spoiler from the film set that was shared this week online, so if you are looking to avoid any of those, please be mindful. There is also a brief mention of the sexual assault allegations in reference to the Dallas Kent storyline from the book Role Model. *SPOILER FROM THE FILM SET MENTIONED AT 26:05*Thank you, as always, for listening!
- Aug 21, 202645 min
Let's Talk About Heated Rivalry Season 2 Casting Announcements
With the exciting news that we have officially found our Troy and Harris, a handful of Season 2 casting announcements were made ahead of filming. In this episode, we break down each of the new cast members, their roles in the overarching storyline, how the characters overlap with Shane and Ilya, and what we might be able to infer about the plot from the news.Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers and speculation regarding Season 2. Please also note that there are brief mentions of sexual assault and suicide.
- Aug 7, 202634 min
The Music of Heated Rivalry - Episode Six "The Cottage"
Welcome to the six and final episode of this six-part series covering the music of Heated Rivalry, where we break down the score and soundtrack choices for each episode of the show. This week, we are talking about the incredibly stripped-back finale episode titled "The Cottage," where there is a noticeable absence of score and soundtrack. It feels very simplified, which is in contrast to most finales where things become bigger, like the scores, or the editing, or maybe some heightened visuals and emotional beats. Here, it was a choice to really narrow the focus in on Shane and Ilya, and a few key song selections that help shape this important episode. Let's talk!
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