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  • 151 | WHERE WOULD THE SMUT GO: if these 2010's YA CLASSICS were Adult Romance with CHRISTINA LAUREN

    151 | WHERE WOULD THE SMUT GO: if these 2010's YA CLASSICS were Adult Romance with CHRISTINA LAUREN
    Feb 20 2026

    Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re LIVE FROM LOVE LIT CON with special guests, internationally bestselling romcom duo Christina Lauren — and together they’re chatting about all our favorite YA classics from the 2010s - if they were adult romance: where the smut would go!

    Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls

    TEAM EDWARD: The first four Heated Rivalry episode commentaries are up now!

    MAIN DISCUSSION STARTS AT: 17:12

    Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls

    Get Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156

    Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads:

    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone

    Check out Natasha’s sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/

    Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes!

    Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/

    Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com

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    Get Christine’s novel Attached at the Hip: https://a.co/d/grmPeVy

    Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all
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    54 min
  • #150 | BRIDGERTON IS FOR THE GIRLS WHO YEARN: season 4 part 1 breakdown

    #150 | BRIDGERTON IS FOR THE GIRLS WHO YEARN: season 4 part 1 breakdown
    Feb 13 2026

    Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re discussing all Bridgerton season 4 part 1! Plus they chat about Taylor Swift’s Opalite music video, Traitors, the Olympics, Project Hail Mary and more!

    Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls

    TEAM EDWARD: The first four Heated Rivalry episode commentaries are up now!

    MAIN DISCUSSION STARTS AT: 46:57

    Tea time starts at: 1:45:46

    Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls

    Get Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156

    We’ll be at LOVE LIT CON in San Diego! https://lovelit.com/

    Our TFF Panel with Christina Lauren will be at 2:15 pm on Friday!! <3

    Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads:

    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone

    Check out Natasha’s sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/

    Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes!

    Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/

    Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls

    Get Christine’s novel Attached at the Hip: https://a.co/d/grmPeVy

    Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all
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    1 h et 46 min
  • #149 | Heated Rivalry is All Consuming feat. Francis Dominic

    #149 | Heated Rivalry is All Consuming feat. Francis Dominic
    Feb 6 2026

    Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re discussing all things Heated Rivalry with special guest Francis Dominic!!! Plus they chat Ted Lasso, Jury Duty season 2, and more!

    FIND FRANCIS on the inter webs: https://www.instagram.com/francisdominiic/

    Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls

    TEAM EDWARD: The first 3 Heated Rivalry episode commentaries are up now and 4 is going live very soon!

    MAIN DISCUSSION STARTS AT the top of the episode! Snap crackle pop culture news start at: 1:27:29

    Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls

    Get Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156

    We’ll be at LOVE LIT CON in San Diego! https://lovelit.com/

    Our TFF Panel with Christina Lauren will be at 2:15 pm on Friday!! <3

    Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads:

    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone

    Check out Natasha’s sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/

    Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes!

    Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/

    Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls

    Get Christine’s novel Attached at the Hip: https://a.co/d/grmPeVy

    Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all
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    1 h et 50 min
  • #148 | OUR TOP 10 TV SHOWS OF 2025

    #148 | OUR TOP 10 TV SHOWS OF 2025
    Jan 30 2026

    Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re going through their top 10 tv shows of 2025! Plus they’re chatting Oscar nominations, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Ponies, Twinless, and the upcoming America’s Next Top Model documentary!

    Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls

    TEAM EDWARD: a new bonus AMA is up now, and the first two Heated Rivalry episode commentaries are up as well!

    MAIN DISCUSSION STARTS AT: 38:00

    Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls

    Get Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156

    We’ll be at LOVE LIT CON in San Diego! https://lovelit.com/

    Our TFF Panel with Christina Lauren will be at 2:15 pm on Friday!! <3

    Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads:

    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone

    Check out Natasha’s sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/

    Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes!

    Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/

    Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls

    Get Christine’s novel Attached at the Hip: https://a.co/d/grmPeVy

    Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all
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    1 h et 46 min
  • #147 | We're in 2026 - but the bell of the ball is 2016

    #147 | We're in 2026 - but the bell of the ball is 2016
    Jan 23 2026

    Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re ringing in the start of 2026 by discussing the 2016 trend, and all the content that dropped over the holiday break! They’re chatting People We Meet on Vacation, the golden globes, Ponies, Emily in Paris, Heated Rivalry, Traitors, Stranger Things, the Taylor Swift doc, and more!

    Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls

    TEAM EDWARD: new bonus AMA is up now, and the first Heated Rivalry episode commentary will be up shortly if it’s not already!

    MAIN DISCUSSION STARTS AT: 1:35:57

    Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls

    Get Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156

    We’ll be at LOVE LIT CON in San Diego! https://lovelit.com/

    Our TFF Panel with Christina Lauren will be at 2:15 pm on Friday!! <3

    Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads:

    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone

    Check out Natasha’s sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/

    Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes!

    Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/

    Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls

    Get Christine’s novel Attached at the Hip: https://a.co/d/grmPeVy

    Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all
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    2 h et 10 min
  • 146 | OUR TOP 25 Moments of 2025

    146 | OUR TOP 25 Moments of 2025
    Jan 2 2026
    Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re going through their top 25 moments of 2025! The last episode of 2025!! PLUS they chat the Taylor Swift doc and more! After this episode we’ll be on hiatus for two weeks, then, we’ll be back for season 4!!

    Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls

    MAIN DISCUSSION STARTS AT: 25:00

    Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls

    Preorder Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156

    THE THIRTY FLIRTY AND FOREVER ALONE BOOK TOUR:

    Brooklyn, New York - January 6th
    @ Word Bookstore - 7PM
    in conversation with Alexandria Bellefleur
    RSVP: https://withfriends.co/event/27177316/christine_riccio


    Collingswood, New Jersey / Philly area - January 7th
    Kiss & Tale Romance Bookshop - 6pm
    in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maeher
    TICKETS: https://kisstalebookshop.com/events/3873820260107


    Memphis, TN - January 9th
    Novel Memphis - 6pm
    in conversation with Kelsey Impicciche
    387 Perkins Ext., Memphis, TN 38117
    RSVP: https://novelmemphis.com/event/2026-01-09/christine-riccio-w-kelsey-impicciche-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone


    Austin, TX - January 11th
    Lark & Owl Booksellers - 7pm
    In conversation with Natasha Polis
    205 6th St Suite 101, Georgetown, TX 78626
    TICKETS: https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/products/christine-riccio-author-event-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone

    JANUARY - 14 - Culver City, CA
    The Ripped Bodice - 7pm
    in conversation with Olivie Blake/Alexene Farol Follmuth
    3806 Main St, Culver City, CA 90232
    TICKETS: https://www.therippedbodice.com/events-and-tickets


    Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads:
    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone

    Check out Natasha’s sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/
    Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes!


    Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/

    Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls

    Get Christine’s novel Attached at the Hip: https://a.co/d/grmPeVy

    Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all
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    2 h et 19 min
  • #145 | Fangirl Besties Holiday Exchange & End of Year Reflections

    #145 | Fangirl Besties Holiday Exchange & End of Year Reflections
    Dec 19 2025

    Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today is their holiday gift exchange special!!! PLUS today they chat: the drama, Taylor Swift, and the new shadowhunters book Better in Black.


    Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls


    MAIN DISCUSSION STARTS AT: 25:00


    Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls


    Preorder Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156


    THE THIRTY FLIRTY AND FOREVER ALONE BOOK TOUR:


    Brooklyn, New York - January 6th


    @ Word Bookstore - 7PM


    in conversation with Alexandria Bellefleur


    RSVP: https://withfriends.co/event/27177316/christine_riccio


    Collingswood, New Jersey / Philly area - January 7th


    Kiss & Tale Romance Bookshop - 6pm


    in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maeher


    TICKETS: https://kisstalebookshop.com/events/3873820260107


    Memphis, TN - January 9th


    Novel Memphis - 6pm


    in conversation with Kelsey Impicciche


    387 Perkins Ext., Memphis, TN 38117


    RSVP: https://novelmemphis.com/event/2026-01-09/christine-riccio-w-kelsey-impicciche-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone


    Austin, TX - January 11th


    Lark & Owl Booksellers - 7pm


    In conversation with Natasha Polis


    205 6th St Suite 101, Georgetown, TX 78626


    TICKETS: https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/products/christine-riccio-author-event-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone


    JANUARY - 14 - Culver City, CA


    The Ripped Bodice - 7pm


    in conversation with Olivie Blake/Alexene Farol Follmuth


    3806 Main St, Culver City, CA 90232


    TICKETS: https://www.therippedbodice.com/events-and-tickets


    Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads:


    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone


    Check out Natasha’s sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/


    Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes!


    Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/


    Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/


    Twitter: https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod


    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls


    Get Christine’s novel Attached at the Hip: https://a.co/d/grmPeVy


    Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all
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    1 h et 13 min
  • #144 | WE HEART STRANGER THINGS

    #144 | WE HEART STRANGER THINGS
    Dec 12 2025
    Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today's they’re talking Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 1! And the evolution of their thoughts on the series! PLUS today they chat: Golden Globe nominations, the Drama, Roof Man, Spotify Wrapped, Heated Rivalry, and more!


    Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls


    MAIN DISCUSSION STARTS AT: 47:15


    Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls


    Preorder Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156


    THE THIRTY FLIRTY AND FOREVER ALONE BOOK TOUR:


    Brooklyn, New York - January 6th

    in conversation with Alexandria Bellefleur
    more info to come! keep an eye on @xtinemay 's instagram



    Collingswood, New Jersey / Philly area - January 7th

    Kiss & Tale Romance Bookshop - 6pm

    in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maeher

    TICKETS: https://kisstalebookshop.com/events/3873820260107



    Memphis, TN - January 9th

    Novel Memphis - 6pm

    in conversation with Kelsey Impicciche

    387 Perkins Ext., Memphis, TN 38117

    RSVP: https://novelmemphis.com/event/2026-01-09/christine-riccio-w-kelsey-impicciche-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone



    Austin, TX - January 11th

    Lark & Owl Booksellers - 7pm

    In conversation with Natasha Polis

    205 6th St Suite 101, Georgetown, TX 78626

    TICKETS: https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/products/christine-riccio-author-event-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone


    JANUARY - 14 - Culver City, CA

    The Ripped Bodice - 7pm

    in conversation with Olivie Blake/Alexene Farol Follmuth

    3806 Main St, Culver City, CA 90232

    TICKETS: https://www.therippedbodice.com/events-and-tickets



    Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads:

    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone


    Check out Natasha’s sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/

    Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes!



    Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/


    Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/


    Twitter: https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod


    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls


    Get Christine’s novel Attached at the Hip: https://a.co/d/grmPeVy


    Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all
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    1 h et 47 min