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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.
CURRENT SEASON: Hot and Bothered (Movie Edition)
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 attention to romantic films. Vanessa and Hannah McGregor dig into the canon of romantic films, from Titanic to Twilight to When Harry Met Sally, (just to name a few). Every other week they do a close scene analysis of how each movie ends, always asking the question ‘what does this movie believe about love?’
SEASON 4: Live from Pemberley
In Live from Pemberley, we continue our deep-dive into the classic texts of romance literature. This season we take a close look at the most famous Romance novel of all time: Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Every episode, Vanessa Zoltan and Lauren Sandler read through the book, talk with experts, and ask themselves the question ‘is this still a story for our time?’
SEASON 3: On Eyre
Vanessa Zoltan and journalist Lauren Sandler embark on the English class you always deserved, diving deep into Jane Eyre through the themes of power and desire. Discussions range from ideas of class and colonialism to sex and gender as Lauren and Vanessa explore the roles of oppression and inequality, empowerment and rebellion in the text. Major “Eyreheads” and first-time readers alike are invited into Lauren and Vanessa’s conversation as they grapple with this complicated work—and as they try to figure out if Jane Eyre is a book they want to pass on to their daughters, and to future generations.
SEASON 2: Twilight in Quarantine
You may remember BFFs Vanessa & Julia from their all-star advice giving in Hot and Bothered Season 1. In this season they’re sheltering in place in different cities, but they’re getting on the phone three times a week to read and talk about Twilight. On Twilight in Quarantine, they work their way through the Twilight saga one chapter at a time, giving brilliant well-informed advice to Stephenie Meyer’s characters along the way. Advice like: “have you considered talking to each other about your feelings?” and “maybe you shouldn’t kidnap people.”
SEASON 1: Writing Romance
Season one of Hot and Bothered follows ten first-time romance writers as they try to write their own romance novels. Each episode explores a particular romance trope and why we love it so much. Along the way, Julia Quinn, writer of the Bridgerton series, gives weekly assignments so listeners can follow along in the process. Season one was made in collaboration with Spoke Media.
Hot & Bothered is produced by Not Sorry Productions, a feminist organization that produces podcasts, educational content, live shows, and immersive experiences with the explicit goal of addressing the spiritual needs of its participants. Through community, rigor, and ritual, we treat traditionally secular things as if they were sacred. To learn more about what we do, visit https://notsorryworks.com/
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.
CURRENT SEASON: Hot and Bothered (Movie Edition)
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 attention to romantic films. Vanessa and Hannah McGregor dig into the canon of romantic films, from Titanic to Twilight to When Harry Met Sally, (just to name a few). Every other week they do a close scene analysis of how each movie ends, always asking the question ‘what does this movie believe about love?’
SEASON 4: Live from Pemberley
In Live from Pemberley, we continue our deep-dive into the classic texts of romance literature. This season we take a close look at the most famous Romance novel of all time: Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Every episode, Vanessa Zoltan and Lauren Sandler read through the book, talk with experts, and ask themselves the question ‘is this still a story for our time?’
SEASON 3: On Eyre
Vanessa Zoltan and journalist Lauren Sandler embark on the English class you always deserved, diving deep into Jane Eyre through the themes of power and desire. Discussions range from ideas of class and colonialism to sex and gender as Lauren and Vanessa explore the roles of oppression and inequality, empowerment and rebellion in the text. Major “Eyreheads” and first-time readers alike are invited into Lauren and Vanessa’s conversation as they grapple with this complicated work—and as they try to figure out if Jane Eyre is a book they want to pass on to their daughters, and to future generations.
SEASON 2: Twilight in Quarantine
You may remember BFFs Vanessa & Julia from their all-star advice giving in Hot and Bothered Season 1. In this season they’re sheltering in place in different cities, but they’re getting on the phone three times a week to read and talk about Twilight. On Twilight in Quarantine, they work their way through the Twilight saga one chapter at a time, giving brilliant well-informed advice to Stephenie Meyer’s characters along the way. Advice like: “have you considered talking to each other about your feelings?” and “maybe you shouldn’t kidnap people.”
SEASON 1: Writing Romance
Season one of Hot and Bothered follows ten first-time romance writers as they try to write their own romance novels. Each episode explores a particular romance trope and why we love it so much. Along the way, Julia Quinn, writer of the Bridgerton series, gives weekly assignments so listeners can follow along in the process. Season one was made in collaboration with Spoke Media.
Hot & Bothered is produced by Not Sorry Productions, a feminist organization that produces podcasts, educational content, live shows, and immersive experiences with the explicit goal of addressing the spiritual needs of its participants. Through community, rigor, and ritual, we treat traditionally secular things as if they were sacred. To learn more about what we do, visit https://notsorryworks.com/
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Recent Hosts, Guests & Topics
Here's a quick summary of the last 5 episodes on Hot and Bothered.
Hosts
Chaplain Mauricio Bruce
Vanessa
Vanessa Zoltan
Vanessa McGregor
Hannah McGregor
Previous Guests
Vanessa Zoltan
Vanessa Zoltan is a prominent figure in the podcasting world, known for her insightful discussions on literature and culture. She is a co-host of the podcast 'Hot and Bothered,' where she explores the impact of romance novels and films on society. Vanessa has a background in literature and has been involved in various projects that analyze and celebrate the romance genre. Her work often focuses on how stories shape our understanding of love and relationships.
Vanessa Zoltan is a prominent figure in the podcasting world, known for her insightful discussions on literature and culture. She is a co-host of the podcast 'Hot and Bothered,' where she explores the impact of romance novels and films on society. Vanessa has a background in literature and has been involved in various projects that analyze and celebrate the romance genre. Her work often focuses on how stories shape our understanding of love and relationships.
Ronald Young Jr.
Ronald Young Jr. is a prominent figure in the podcasting world, known for his insightful commentary on culture and media. He has a background in performance art and often engages in discussions that challenge societal norms, particularly around beauty and body image. Ronald is also recognized for his contributions to various podcasts, where he brings a unique perspective on contemporary issues.
Ronald Young Jr. is a prominent figure in the podcasting world, known for his insightful commentary on culture and media. He has a background in performance art and often engages in discussions that challenge societal norms, particularly around beauty and body image. Ronald is also recognized for his contributions to various podcasts, where he brings a unique perspective on contemporary issues.
Amy Best
Amy Best is a sociologist specializing in youth culture and education. She has conducted extensive research on the social dynamics of high school experiences, including events like prom. Her work often explores themes of identity, social status, and the impact of societal expectations on young people. Amy is a respected voice in her field and frequently shares her insights through academic publications and public speaking engagements.
Amy Best is a sociologist specializing in youth culture and education. She has conducted extensive research on the social dynamics of high school experiences, including events like prom. Her work often explores themes of identity, social status, and the impact of societal expectations on young people. Amy is a respected voice in her field and frequently shares her insights through academic publications and public speaking engagements.
Topics Discussed
art class
2025
personal questions
future-oriented questions
She's All That
grovel
heroines
teen adaptations
classic literature
toxic beauty norms
fatphobia
popularity
high school prom
Easy A
intertextuality
grand gestures
virginity
Episodes
Here's the recent few episodes on Hot and Bothered.
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Twilight
Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet-up in Forks, Washington to play vampire baseball and record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about Twilight
This week we discuss chivalry, cultural appropriation, and our new theme: movies of 2008. We finish the episode by calling Dr. Joseph Crawford to talk to us about the history of vampires in paranormal romance fiction.
If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon have more great romance content including a bonus close scene analysis with Hannah and Vanessa.
Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet-up in Forks, Washington to play vampire baseball and record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about Twilight
This week we discuss chivalry, cultural appropriation, and our new theme: movies of 2008. We finish the episode by calling Dr. Joseph Crawford to talk to us about the history of vampires in paranormal romance fiction.
If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon have more great romance content including a bonus close scene analysis with Hannah and Vanessa.
The Real Question: Should I Take an Art Class in 2025? (with Vanessa Zoltan)
Hosts
Hosts of this podcast episode
Chaplain Mauricio Bruce
Guests
Guests of this podcast episode
Vanessa Zoltan
Keywords
Keywords of this podcast episode
art class2025personal questionsfuture-oriented questions
While we’re in-between season, we wanted to share with you an episode of another Not Sorry podcast, The Real Question.
The Real Question is a show that holds space for life’s tough questions. Each episode, a guest brings a personal question they’re grappling with, and Chaplain Mauricio Bruce helps them find an answer. This season, our focus is on future-oriented questions – those that start with ‘Should I…’
In our first episode of the new season, Vanessa asks the question "should I take an art class in 2025?"
While we’re in-between season, we wanted to share with you an episode of another Not Sorry podcast, The Real Question.
The Real Question is a show that holds space for life’s tough questions. Each episode, a guest brings a personal question they’re grappling with, and Chaplain Mauricio Bruce helps them find an answer. This season, our focus is on future-oriented questions – those that start with ‘Should I…’
In our first episode of the new season, Vanessa asks the question "should I take an art class in 2025?"
She's All Thatgrovelheroinesteen adaptationsclassic literature
For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Ronald Young Jr. analyze the ending of She's All That. They chat about what makes a proper grovel and the narrative reasons for heroines to be motherless.
This is our last movie in our series on teen adaptations of classic literature! We're taking two weeks off and will be back on April 15th with Twilight and other movies of 2008. But if you find yourself missing us, be sure to join our virtual live show on April 13th! We're gathering to discuss 13 Going on 30.
If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great romance content including a bonus close scene analysis of She's All That with Vanessa and Ronald
For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Ronald Young Jr. analyze the ending of She's All That. They chat about what makes a proper grovel and the narrative reasons for heroines to be motherless.
This is our last movie in our series on teen adaptations of classic literature! We're taking two weeks off and will be back on April 15th with Twilight and other movies of 2008. But if you find yourself missing us, be sure to join our virtual live show on April 13th! We're gathering to discuss 13 Going on 30.
If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great romance content including a bonus close scene analysis of She's All That with Vanessa and Ronald
toxic beauty normsfatphobiapopularityhigh school prom
Vanessa Zoltan and special guest Ronald Young Jr. grab their hacky sacks and meet at a performance art show to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about She's All That.
This week we deep dive into toxic beauty norms, fatphobia, and popularity. We finish the episode by calling sociologist, Amy Best, to talk to us about the history of the high school prom.
If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon have more great romance content including a bonus close scene analysis with Ronald and Vanessa.
Vanessa Zoltan and special guest Ronald Young Jr. grab their hacky sacks and meet at a performance art show to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about She's All That.
This week we deep dive into toxic beauty norms, fatphobia, and popularity. We finish the episode by calling sociologist, Amy Best, to talk to us about the history of the high school prom.
If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon have more great romance content including a bonus close scene analysis with Ronald and Vanessa.
For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Hannah analyze the ending of Easy A. They chat about intertextuality, grand gestures, and virginity.
If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great romance content including a bonus close scene analysis of Clueless with Vanessa and Kristen.
For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Hannah analyze the ending of Easy A. They chat about intertextuality, grand gestures, and virginity.
If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great romance content including a bonus close scene analysis of Clueless with Vanessa and Kristen.
