Hot and Bothered is all about the power of romance culture. We analyze romance novels and movies to better imagine our own... 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
There is finally news of Lydia and Wickham in Chapters 49 and 50 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss and... more