Happy holiday season! As a thank you to those who supported our Patreon drive last month we're bringing you a... more

Not Sorry has launched its first new podcast since 2020! Let's Ask Taylor Swift is co-hosted by Vanessa and podcaster, writer and cultural critic:... more

For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Hannah analyze the ending of Pretty in Pink. They continue their analysis... more

We'll be back on Tuesday with our regular scene study, but today we're offering you a bonus scene study as... more

Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet in the Chicago Suburbs to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, about... more

For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Matt Potts is back to dissect the ending of Crazy Rich Asians with Vanessa.... more

Vanessa Zoltan and special guest Professor Matt Potts meet at a mansion in Singapore to record this week’s episode of... more

For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Racquel Gates is back to dissect the ending of Coming to America with Hannah.... more

Hannah McGregor and special guest Professor Racquel Gates meet in the fictional country of Zamunda to record this week’s episode... more

Have you missed Hannah these past two weeks? Never fear! They recorded a whole episode of their podcast, Material Girls,... more

For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Lauren Sandler try not to cry their way through the ending of... more

Vanessa Zoltan and special guest Lauren Sandler meet in the Catskills to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered,... more

For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Hannah and Vanessa break down the many endings of Titanic. They explore the meaning... more

Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean to record this week’s episode of Hot... more

For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Hannah examine the last scene of Kate & Leopold. They discuss what... more

Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet traveling through time to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about... more

For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Casper take a close look at the last two scenes of French... more

Vanessa Zoltan meets Casper ter Kuile on a beach in Cannes to record this week’s episode, all about the 1995... more

For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Hannah dissect (and relentlessly mock) the last scene of You've Got Mail.... more

Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet on the Upper West Side of Manhattan to record this week’s episode of Hot... more

For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Hannah tackle the last scene of When Harry Met Sally. They discuss... more

Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet as the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve to record this week’s episode of... more

After our wide-lens analysis of a movie, we're going to spend a week closely studying its final scene. These scenes,... more

Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet at the top of The Empire State Building to record their first episode of Hot... more

Well folks – we've arrived! Our tenth and final episode of our How To series about How to Lose A... more

Vanessa is joined for a small bonus conversation by Margaret H. Willison, faculty on our upcoming Taylor Swift Pilgrimage on... more

We can't wrap-up a deep-dive into How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days without talking about the most memorable... more

The music of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days runs the gamut from country-pop songs to whimsical orchestrations.... more

When watching at rom-com, have you ever noticed that the stars just kind of glow? That their skin looks silky... more

The success of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is built around the chemistry and star-power of its... more

After talking about setting last episode, we wanted to dig even deeper into the physical space inhabited by Ben and... more

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, like many Rom-Coms, is set in New York City. It’s got fire... more

For our annual fundraiser at Not Sorry, we are again supporting the wonderful organization On The Rise. On The Rise’s... more

For our next deep-dive into How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, we wanted to better understand the story... more

For our first deep-dive into How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, we wanted to look at the history... more

We make Hot & Bothered because we are interested in the way that love stories have impacted our lives and... more

Hot and Bothered is back for Season 5 with a brand new host! We're thrilled to be joined by Hannah... more

In August Vanessa and Margaret are taking a trip to Bath to go on long walks, read Northanger Abbey, and... more

In September of next year, Sanne Vliegenthart is leading our Wuthering Heights pilgrimage to West Yorkshire. In this bonus, hear... more

This week we're sharing another special episode from our Patreon-only Austen mini series! Vanessa and Margaret H. Willison discuss disability... more

This week we're joined by Nichole Perkins for a special conversation about her first romance novel experience and A Duke... more

This week we're sharing a special episode of one of our favorite podcasts, Material Girls. Vanessa joins as a guest... more

While you're waiting for our new season, have you considered revisitingTwilight in Quarantine? It's the perfect time of year for... more

While we're working away on the next season of Hot and Bothered, over on our patreon we're going to be... more

In our final episode of the season, Vanessa and Lauren return to some of their central questions about Pride and... more

For our final adaptation conversation of this season, we're talking to critic and writer Bedatri Choudhury about the film Bride... more

Curtis Sittenfeld is one of Vanessa's favorite authors and in 2016 she published her own take on Pride and Prejudice,... more

While we've been making Live from Pemberley, we've been blessed with a brand new Pride and Prejudice adaptation! We originally... more

Though we've finished our reading of Pride and Prejudice, a true understanding of the text and its cultural impacts wouldn't... more

All ends well in Chapter 61 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss where we leave each character and... more

Elizabeth and Darcy spread the news of their engagement in Chapters 59 and 60 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and... more

Mr. Darcy returns to Longbourn to propose (again) in chapters 57 and 58 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren... more

Lady Catherine makes a visit to Longbourn in Chapter 56 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss how Lizzy... more

Mr. Bingley finally proposes to Jane in Chapters 53 through 55 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss the... more

As a special bonus episode, we're talking to our former host, Julia Argy, about the allure of reality dating shows... more

Lydia and Wickham are married and returned to Longbourn in Chapters 51 and 52 of Pride and Prejudice. With new... more

Vanessa is joined for a small bonus conversation by Nathalie Folkerts, the director of our upcoming summer camp: Calling All... more

There is finally news of Lydia and Wickham in Chapters 49 and 50 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren... more

We're in the middle of a Patreon drive here on Hot and Bothered, trying to increase our membership by 200... more

Lizzy and the Gardiners return to Longbourn in Chapters 47 and 48 of Pride and Prejudice. There is no news... more

Darcy and Lizzy’s budding friendship (or is it more?) comes to an abrupt end when Lizzy gets a letter from... more

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! We're taking time today to share a short interview with Charyti Reiter, Director of Clinical Services at... more

We finally meet Georgiana Darcy in Chapters 44 and 45 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss the awkwardness... more

Elizabeth and the Gardiners arrive at Pemberley House in Chapter 43 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss the... more

We're taking a quick pause in reading Pride and Prejudice to deep dive into the life and ideas of Mary... more

Beloved co-host of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, Matt Potts, released his book Forgiveness: An Alternative Account a few... more

Elizabeth and Mr. Bennet butt heads about Lydia in Chapters 40, 41 and 42 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and... more

This week we're sharing a special bonus interview with Dr. Emily Nagoski to talk about Lydia and the cultural norms... more

We’re finally headed back to Hertfordshire in Chapter 37, 38 and 39 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss... more

Mr. Darcy finds Lizzy and hands her a letter in Chapters 35 and 36 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and... more

Mr. Darcy is banging down the door to declare his love to Lizzie in Chapter 33 and 34 of Pride... more

Vanessa is joined by Dana Schwartz to chat about their upcoming Rebecca pilgrimage and the theme of haunting. Find out... more

Mr. Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam have arrived at Rosings, bringing a little fun and intrigue to the Collins party. Colonel... more

We're taking a brief break from Pride and Prejudice, to read one of the most popular romance books of our... more

The Hunsford party is invited to Rosings in Chapter 29 of Pride and Prejudice. Lizzy finally has the chance to... more

Lizzy Bennet hits the road in Chapters 26 and 28 of Pride and Prejudice. Change is in the air in Hertfordshire... more

We're in the middle of a Patreon drive here on Hot and Bothered, trying to increase our membership to 1000... more

Jane and Elizabeth have a heart to heart about Bingley in Chapters 24 and 25 of Pride and Prejudice. Caroline has... more

After Elizabeth’s refusal, Mr. Collins quickly turns his attention to Charlotte Lucas in Chapters 21 through 23 of Pride and Prejudice.... more

Mr. Collins finally makes his move in Chapters 19 and 20 of of Pride and Prejudice. He pulls Lizzy aside... more

We're taking a quick break from reading Pride and Prejudice to watch the 2005 movie adaptation with one of our... more

It’s time for the Netherfield Ball in Chapters 17 and 18 of Pride and Prejudice. Mr. Darcy finally asks Lizzy... more

Last month, a new Pride and Prejudice adaptation dropped – Fire Island directed by Andrew Ahn. As your go-to place... more

A new love interest has hit the scene in Chapters 15 and 16 of Pride and Prejudice. The handsome Mr.... more

We're cross-posting this special episode of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, which we've released today. This year in commemoration... more

Mr. Collins, the Bennets’ horrible cousin, has arrived at Longbourn in Chapters 13 and 14 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa... more

With Jane sick upstairs, Elizabeth is stuck navigating the drawing room at Netherfield in chapters 9 through 12 of Pride and... more

Poor Jane Bennet has caught a cold in the rain in Chapters 7 + 8 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa... more

The Lucases take center stage in Chapters 5+6 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss the friendship between Charlotte... more

It’s time for the Assembly Ball and Bingley and Darcy are on the scene in Chapters 3 and 4 of... more