Episodes

  • #121 | Renaissance Faire 101: do's, don'ts, stories, tips, and tricks
    May 23 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 they’re chatting about Renaissance Fairs! What they’re all about, dos and don’t, what to wear. All the things!! Plus they chat Taylor Swift news, Bridgerton, Sunrise on the Reaping castings, and more.


    Main discussion starts at: 54:29


    Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. (Starts at 1:50:00)



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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • #120 | if we were the classic Disney Princesses - what would be different?
    May 16 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 they’re putting themselves in the place of various classic Disney Princesses and remaining how the stories would go if they were the protagonists instead! Plus they chat fan fiction news, Taylor Swift, the Black Dagger Brotherhood, and more.


    Main discussion starts at: 33:34


    Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. (Starts at 1:34:45)



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


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

    Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes!


    Come to Romance Con September 5-6, 2025! Use code FANGIRL to get 15% off your tickets: https://www.romance-con.com/


    Get Christine’s new 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 hr and 35 mins
  • #119 | Ranking Every Ali Hazelwood Book! (spoiler free)
    May 9 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 they’re divulging their guide to Ali Hazelwood’s hilarious rom-com backlist: ranking their favorites, recommending which books to start with, and what vibes they all bring to the party. Plus they chat Thirty Flirty and Forever Alone, Thunderbolts, Great Big Beautiful Life, Silo, You, Ed Sheeran, coffee, and more!

    Main discussion starts at: 36:00

    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

    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

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

    Come to Romance Con September 5-6, 2025! Use code FANGIRL to get 15% off your tickets: https://www.romance-con.com/

    Get Christine’s new 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 hr and 31 mins
  • #118 | where our LORE started!
    May 2 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 they’re digging into ‘where their lore started’, the pop culture moments, shows, movies, and books that formed them into the humans they are today. Plus they chat Christine’s new book Thirty Flirty and Forever Alone, the casting news for Reminders of Him, Sunrise on the Reaping, We Were Liars, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Voice of the Ocean, Thunderbolts, and more.

    Main discussion starts at: Starts at 45:00

    Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. (STARTS AT 1:37:56)

    Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls

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


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

    Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes!


    Come to Romance Con September 5-6, 2025! Use code FANGIRL to get 15% off your tickets: https://www.romance-con.com/


    Get Christine’s new 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



    Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/


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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • #117 | Books that WILL TURN YOUR FRIENDS into readers
    Apr 18 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 they’re laying out the guide to gateway books ! We all have friends we want to convert into reader girlies, and ALL IT TAKES is recommending the right book. They’re here to help!! Plus they chat Survivor, Robert Pattison, Lady Gaga’s Coachella performance, Twilight, and more.

    Main discussion starts at: 41:00

    Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. (Starts at 1:39:00 )

    Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls

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


    Come to Romance Con September 5-6, 2025! Use code FANGIRL to get 15% off your tickets: https://www.romance-con.com/

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


    Add Attached at the Hip on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195790639-attached-at-the-hip


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


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    In this episode, Christine and Natasha dive into various topics related to nerdy fandoms, including how to encourage non-readers to pick up books, the latest casting news for Pride and Prejudice, updates on Australian Survivor, and the potential of Robert Pattinson joining the Dune franchise. They also discuss Lady Gaga's emotional Coachella performance, the announcement of a Twilight concert, and the upcoming RomanceCon event, along with exciting news about a new Lion King land at Disneyland Paris. The hosts discuss the concept of gateway books and how they can serve as an entry point for new readers. They explore various recommendations tailored to different audiences, emphasizing the importance of understanding the reader's preferences and background. The discussion also touches on the cultural impact of popular books like Twilight and the significance of reviews and recommendations in the reading community. They discuss the nuances of recommending books across genres, particularly how to appeal to different audiences, including young readers and men. Their insights provide a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to dive deeper into the world of books.
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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • #116 | lonely men and the end of default dating
    Apr 11 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 they’re chatting about the male loneliness epidemic - from the POV of two single millennial women, so fair warning it does transform into more of a dating vent session. Plus they chat the prospective Sunrise on the Reaping chat, Spiderman 4, the Minecraft movie, the White Lotus, the Verity movie, the Regretting You adaptation and more.

    Main discussion starts at: 34:37

    Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. (Starts at 1:25:57)


    Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls


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


    Come to Romance Con September 5-6, 2025! Use code FANGIRL to get 15% off your tickets: https://www.romance-con.com/


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



    Add Attached at the Hip on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195790639-attached-at-the-hip


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


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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • #115 | which fictional character has your personality? | enneagram sorting with Maureen Keavy
    Apr 4 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 they’re chatting about which Fictional Characters match their personality, using the Enneagram type with expert and former Booktuber Maureen Keavy! They’re also chatting Avenger Doomsday castings, Wicked for Good, Sunrise on the Reaping, and more! Take the Enneagram Test: https://enneagramuniverse.com/

    Main discussion starts at: 27:00

    Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades.

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    Find Maureen on the interwebs:

    Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/maureenkeavy/

    Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/maureenkeavy


    Come to Romance Con September 5-6, 2025! Use code FANGIRL to get 15% off your tickets: https://www.romance-con.com/


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



    Add Attached at the Hip on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195790639-attached-at-the-hip



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



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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • #114| book characters who'd make HORRIBLE friends
    Mar 28 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 they’re chatting about book characters that would make HORRIBLE FRIENDS, and characters they’d want to be besties with, and special guest Chloe is here today to help them get it done. Plus they chat about the Regretting You cast, Selena Gomez’s new album, Taylor Swift news, Snow White, Shailene Woodley’s new bae, and more!

    Main discussion starts at: 50:00

    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

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

    Find Chloe on the interwebs:
    https://www.instagram.com/chloelaverson/

    Come to Romance Con! Use code FANGIRL to get 15% off your tickets

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

    Add Attached at the Hip on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195790639-attached-at-the-hip

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

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    2 hrs and 2 mins