In this podcast episode of Previously On, fangirl Jillian and her husband Tyler recap the incredible season 1 of Heated Rivalry. From the show's unexpected rise to mainstream popularity to its impact TV adaptations and romance storytelling, they explore the series' unique blend of drama, humor, and forbidden romance. Tyler asks Jillian why women love this show so much and gives his thoughts on the show's commentary about fragile masculinity in mens team sports. They also discuss fame, Letterboxd, closeted players, the Cup, the Cottage, and so much more! #heatedrivalry #recap #podcast

00:00:00 Intro to podcast

00:02:44 Heated Rivalry popularity

00:03:20 We haven't read the books

00:05:11 Cultural phenomenon and romance novels

00:10:44 Unkown actors becoming stars

00:13:10 Fast-moving show

00:16:41 Closeted players reaching out

00:20:56 Why do women love the show?

00:30:42 Shane and Ilya competitiveness

00:35:11 NHL video game

00:37:10 Athletes use homosexuality as an insult

00:40:52 Male intimacy

00:44:31 Scott Hunter rejected endorsements

00:48:41 Hudson Williams Letterboxd

00:51:09 Anxiety TV stars

00:54:58 The Cup private time

00:59:08 The Cottage

Pandemonium for Hudson Williams leaving The Tonight Show:https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbycam/video/7592773746948132109

Hudson Williams discussing closeted players with Andy Cohen: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/IuJXA9AyfB8

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(recorded live on YouTube 12/30/2025)

Jillian Bonanne announces her favorite TV moments of the year! While her husband Tyler gives his takes on who should've won each category.Buy our merch: ⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/PreviouslyOnTeenTV⁠

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In this podcast episode of Previously On, fangirl Jillian and her husband Tyler recap the season 1 finale episode of Heated Rivalry, Episode 6 "The Cottage." From hand-holding car rides to making burgers and opening up about family, they break down why this finale works so well and why it feels like such a reward after everything Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov have been through. And of course, they react to Shane and Ilya getting caught at the cottage!

Then they break down the top 5 true love romantic moments, meeting the parents (your boyfriend’s here!!!), and the future they’re planning together. Plus, they discuss everything known so far about Heated Rivalry season 2 and make predictions about what's next for the series. #heatedrivalry #recap #podcast

00:00:00 Reenactment of Ilya's problem

00:01:05 Introduction to podcast

00:02:56 Finale discussion

00:04:38 Dad catches Shane and Ilya

00:11:34 No books, no spoilers disclaimer

00:13:02 Future of Heated Rivalry

00:17:51 Timeline

00:21:02 Top 5 true love moments for Shane and Ilya in Ep 6

00:22:22 Holding hands in the car

00:27:11 Don't marry Svetlana

00:32:16 Opening up about family

00:38:07 Ilya and Shane say "I love you"

00:42:41 Meeting the parents with your boyfriend

00:53:26 Shane's talk with mom

00:57:16 Tyler's takes

00:57:26 Scott Hunter's speech

00:57:46 What about Kip?

01:02:14 Shane preparing the cottage for Ilya

01:03:00 Silent retreat - good or bad lie?

01:03:45 Did Shane practice that thirsty line?

01:04:29 Might not last long warning

01:05:04 Shane grilled 8 burgers

01:06:29 Best Ilya quotes

01:08:09 Rose and Hayden call Shane

01:09:42 Hockey video game

01:11:13 Plan to change the narrative

01:20:12 Knee-ography

01:21:06 Parents don't text

01:22:28 Season 2 predictions

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In this podcast episode of Previously On, fangirl Jillian and her husband Tyler are joined by their friend Ryan Carlos to recap the emotional episode 5 of Heated Rivalry, "I'll Believe in Anything." Then they read listener questions, comments, and theories from the Mailbag. They discuss music from the show, gay athletes, straight actors playing queer roles, watered down smoothies, and even Taylor Swift.

Finally, everyone gives their predications for episode 6 the season one finale of Heated Rivalry. Will Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov come out? What will the reaction be to Scott Hunter and Kip going public with their relationship?

00:00 Introduction to podcast

01:26 No spoilers; no book talk

01:50 Scott and Kip's big kiss (Tyler teared up)

06:53 Music and cultural phenomenon of HR

11:09 Rose having the talk with Shane

12:33 Scott and Kip's future, watery smoothies

14:21 Mailbag

15:07 Game Changer name meaning

16:42 Changing tone of the show

18:41 Will Scott interact with Shane and Ilya? Will they come out?

27:38 HR not eligible for Emmys?!

33:01 Comparing HR to Taylor Swift's new docu-series

39:43 Straight actors playing queer roles

44:48 Shane and Illya calling each other by first names

47:09 Do Jillian and Tyler live together?

49:27 Predictions for season finale

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In this podcast episode of Previously On, fangirl Jillian and her husband Tyler recap the emotional episode 5 of Heated Rivalry, "I'll Believe in Anything." Of course they start with that kiss on the ice! TV moment of the year? Then they break down Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov's developing relationship as they finally admit they have feelings for each other. Jillian gives her Top 5 tearing up moments of ep 5. Tyler explains the timeline. And they chat about Rose's gay boyfriends, flirting at all-star weekend, and theorize about Scott Hunter and Kip's relationship. #heatedrivalry #podcast #recap

00:00:00 Intro to podcast and that kiss on the ice!

00:04:33 No spoilers; haven't read the books disclaimer

00:05:17 Mailbag Q&A episode coming up

00:07:07 Timelines

00:09:47 Emotional progress in episode 5

00:14:00 Top 5 Tearing Up Moments

00:15:55 Rose has the talk with Shane

00:21:59 Shane tells Ilya he has feelings

00:26:35 Ilya speaks his heart in Russian

00:32:01 Ilya visits Shane in the hospital

00:40:22 Scott and Kip kiss on the ice at the MLH Cup

00:55:16 Tyler's Takes

00:55:17 Man in the Crease and double entendres

00:57:03 Online comments on Rose and Shane

00:59:03 Follow Miles back

00:59:50 Shane got a stylist

01:00:39 Svetlana knows Ilya's truth

01:02:12 Flirting at all-star weekend

01:04:25 Ilya's voicemail

01:05:08 Shane Hollander's straight voice

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In this podcast episode of Previously On, fangirl Jillian and her husband Tyler break down Heated Rivalry Episode 4 “Rose." They start with the big news that Heated Rivalry has officially been renewed for Season 2 before breaking down the timeline and how Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov's relationship has evolved.

Then they unpack the episode’s heartbreaking themes and the emotional toll of Shane and Ilya having to pass as completely straight in professional hockey. They also break down that intimate evening at Ilya's house - complete with tuna melts, ginger ale, and couch cuddling - and why Shane runs out. They discuss the introduction of Rose Landry and the episode’s standout music moment, which perfectly captures the ache at the heart of Shane and Ilya’s story. #heatedrivalry #podcast #recap

00:00:00 Intro to podcast

00:01:10 Season 2 announced and predictions

00:04:52 Apologies, corrections, notes

00:07:03 Timelines and opening montage

00:14:26 Top 5 Moments of Shane and Ilya Having to Pass as Completely Straight Hockey Players

00:15:54 Shane with Hayden

00:18:14 Svetlana asking about Jane

00:19:33 Swedish princess at Wimbledon

00:22:15 Ilya yelling "I need to get laid!"

00:23:11 Ilya and Shane dancing at the club

00:24:40 "All The Things She Said" by t.A.T.u.

00:27:22 Shane and Ilya's sexual identity

00:31:39 Ginger ale

00:33:22 Hooking up leads to intimacy

00:35:15 Shane and Ilya's relationship

00:43:00 Shane meets Rose Landry

00:46:03 Ending - crosscutting thinking of each other

00:50:04 Tyler's Takes

00:50:32 Mr. Real Estate

00:51:26 Shane's commercials

00:52:07 Sexting

00:52:47 Season schedule calendar

00:53:26 Shoes off and boring

00:55:09 Hollander passing with Western last name

00:55:46 Ryan Price

00:56:56 What's the deal with Miles?

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In this podcast episode of Previously On, fangirl Jillian and her husband Tyler break down Heated Rivalry Episode 3 “Hunter,” including that big reveal! This episode introduces the relationship of closeted professional hockey star Scott Hunter and barista Christopher "Kip" Grady. The show shifts from steamy rivalry to a softer romance. Jillian and Tyler break down the top 5 romantic Scott and Kip moments and give their reactions to that tragic ending. Plus, the timelines cross in this episode when Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov are secretly hooking up, leading to tense cameos and a hockey fight with Scott Hunter! #heatedrivalry #recap

00:00:00 Intro to podcast

00:00:45 Episode 3's shocking Scott Hunter reveal

00:03:28 Book disclaimer

00:06:44 Scott and Kip

00:11:04 Heated Rivalry lighting controversy and corrections

00:14:08 Timelines in Heated Rivalry

00:16:54 Top 5 romantic Scott and Kip moments

00:18:48 Meet-cute at smoothie shop

00:20:53 Tickets to hockey game

00:22:08 First time together at Scott's apartment

00:24:22 Banana socks

00:28:18 Scott's asks Kip to stay

00:30:39 Being closeted and professional sports

00:36:27 Sad ending

00:41:16 Shane and Ilya cameos

00:42:38 Does Scott Hunter know about Shane and Ilya?00:48:24 End of Scott and Kip?

00:49:39 Tyler's Takes

00:50:23 Was the smoothie good?

00:51:37 Hockey player habits and superstitions

00:52:23 Kingfisher bar

00:54:14 Scott never does this?

00:55:06 Art galleries

00:55:45 Scott's gifts for kip

00:56:51 Elena's advice

00:59:55 Scott's speech about his parents and family

01:00:57 Good acting in this show

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In this podcast episode of Previously On, fangirl Jillian and her husband Tyler break down Episode 1 "Rookies" and Episode 2 "Olympians" of HBO Max and Crave's new show Heated Rivalry, the gay hockey romance series everyone is obsessing over. As a longtime romance reader, Jillian makes the case for why this adaptation fires on all cylinders - the yearning, the steam, the time jumps! Tyler rates the show's spiciness with chili peppers (even though he thought this was a show about sports). They dive into the show’s fast-burn spice / slow-burn love story, the dynamics of Shane Hollander & Ilya Rozanov, and the steamy scenes that have the internet screaming. Then, friend of the pod Ryan Carlos joins to give his opinion on the show and rank the Top 5 Hottest Moments, from the shower scene to the rooftop kiss to that long-awaited hookup.

00:00:00 Intro to pod and hockey romance genre

00:03:27 Heated Rivalry Eps 1 & 2

00:07:42 Chili Peppers for Spicy Show

00:13:55 Tyler's Takes

00:25:44 Ryan Carlos talks Heated Rivalry

00:36:15 Ranking Top 5 Hottest Scenes

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