{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Dirty Pour","title":"Playing the Field Was Cute… But We Needed More Spice 🌶️⚽ | Dirty Pour Chapter 5","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/20065130\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1405,"description":"This week on Dirty Pour, Bri and Allison tackle Playing the Field by Stacy Travis, a soccer romance featuring forced proximity, brother's best friend, workplace romance, and one very respectful book boyfriend.\nWhile the story delivers lovable characters, sweet moments, and an easy summer read, the hosts admit they were left wanting a little more heat. They break down Hunter and Gracie's relationship, discuss how the book handles mental health, and explain why this romance is perfect for readers looking for something light instead of intensely spicy.\nThe conversation also takes plenty of detours—from World Cup fever and reading slumps to Bri's move into a new podcast studio and Allison's absolutely unhinged plan to find Bri a boyfriend using custom business cards and a spreadsheet.\nIf you're looking for a wholesome sports romance, a few laughs, and plenty of behind-the-scenes Dirty Pour chaos, this episode has you covered.\nChapters\n00:00 – Welcome Back & The Last Episode in Bri's Studio\n01:14 – Cocktail Pairings Inspired by Playing the Field\n03:20 – Book Synopsis: Soccer, Forced Proximity & Brother's Best Friend\n05:16 – Our Overall Thoughts: Cute, Sweet & Low Spice\n06:26 – Hunter: One of Our Favorite Book Boyfriends\n07:17 – Gracie, Data Analytics & Breaking Romance Stereotypes\n09:05 – Is This the Perfect Poolside Read?\n09:53 – World Cup Fever & Our Sports Romance Expectations\n11:03 – Did the Romance Deliver? (Without Spoilers)\n11:45 – Reading Slumps & How We Get Out of Them\n12:16 – What's Next for Dirty Pour?\n13:41 – Books We're Reading Next\n17:03 – Final Rating: Who Should Read This Book?\n18:18 – Do Romance Books Inspire Real Life? 👀\n20:05 – Allison's Wild Dating Plan for Bri\n22:35 – Future Episodes Are About to Get Spicier 🌶️\nWhether you're a die-hard sports romance fan or just want an easy weekend read, Playing the Field is a charming, low-spice romance with lovable characters, a respectful hero, and enough soccer to keep World Cup fans entertained. Bri and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/LS2-GAqOmT2UBD7kHxyn77-AXzS8Q26LIn0n0a36ghw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83MmM0/OWRjM2EwZTBhYmMz/ZGJmYTJjNTViMmVj/NWUzOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}