Chala Hunter, the intimacy coordinator of Heated Rivalry, joins us on this week's episode!

We chat about intimacy coordinating and what it entails, how heated rivalry’s intimacy differed from other shows, how consent is centered while filming, the art of saying no, Heated Rivalry’s cinematography, the teamwork that went into making a safe environment, funny BTS moments, the intimacy process, how much of the intimacy is choreographed, the amazing acting done by Connor, Hudson, Francois and Robbie, how the show creates the kind of world we want to see, queer love, and more!

We also nibble on acting, smelly armpits, working in TV, being an assistant in Hollywood, puritan culture, berries, single-use plastic, etc.

Jesse Townes is on the show, and we are talking about Heated Rivalry!! Because we are obsessed, and it's an amazing way to talk about different relationships! We cover yearning, Shane and Ilya's attachment styles, the little details of the show we love, the sexy scenes, the club montage, the cottage, Scott/Kip, My moon my man, Rose, and basically every part of the show.

We also nibble on dyslexia, how much money you make in TV, Quinn, frotting, Ryan Murphy, wedding, Jane Austin Period Drama, Rain fall showers, shower sex.

HEATED RIVALRY, BABY!!! Jesse Townes (the world's biggest Heated Rivalry fan) is on the pod today, and we are walking through the first three episodes of HR. We cover the small moments you might have missed, break down the relationship dynamics and intimate scenes, how masculinity is represented, fandoms and parasocial relationships, why women love the show, and how HR is different than anything else on TV right now.

We also nibble on: adderall psychosis, Traitors, the patriarchy, the Golden Globes, Smartless, and more.