{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Long Game: a Heated Rivalry Podcast","title":"Heated Rivalry Book Review: Part 9 - Rimmedgate","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/af6bc7c2\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2952,"description":"Declan and Silvan break down the start of Shane and Ilya’s cottage escape in Part 9 of our Heated Rivary Book review. This week we are joined by Bri, who is a long-time listener of the podcast.\nTogether, we explore why this chapter feels like such a turning point in their relationship, from the emotional significance of Shane inviting Ilya into his most personal space to the honesty, vulnerability and quiet intimacy that begin to replace years of secrecy. \nWe also discuss Scott Hunter's impact on Shane and Ilya's future, the differences between Rachel Reid's novel and the TV adaptation, and why the later chapters of Heated Rivalry showcase some of Reid's strongest writing.\nAs always, the conversation takes plenty of unexpected detours, including nostalgic pop culture references, discussions about Rachel Reid's brilliant blend of romance, humour and spice and one surprisingly passionate debate that inspired the title of the podcasrt episode. This has us questioning whether one particular scene in the book is actually believable.\nVote for the podcast at the British Podcasting Awards - Listener’s choice here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting?fbclid=IwcGRvZgNmZGlkFlCkmoMrnAekl9q_Oiq5pW6ccq4aTDBleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQBqzYyDxIeMXNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6krBNj0vQ0HQJgGsYBmJQII6iHsj-9a3oWRYbYE6c90gTbrJOT84ROk3cl7g_aem_Iv3xITo7m3Dit1c_OhL32w&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=fb&utm_id=120249403576740433&utm_content=120249403588300433&utm_term=120249403577610433&utm_campaign=120249403576740433\nThe next episode of the Long Game podcast will be released on Sunday 26th July 2026.\nJoin our Long Game Podcast Book Club on Fable to read along with us each week.: https://fable.co/club/long-game-pod-book-club-with-long-game-pod-349252537194?invite=fc285de0-86ea-45c4-ab3f-8dcc82b8cad8&referralID=4tVUzsxlCC\nFind us on instagram: longgame.heatedrivalry.podWrite to us: longgamepod2481@gmail.com\nFind Declan: Instagram: declan712Tiktok: declanmccallion1\nFind Silvan:Instagram:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/DN_mX9ZAD_eslaN34U95xiE9Y3jVNruZvQrbm9QRIUo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNzBj/MDc5MDA4MWVmMGFi/NGM0NzA2NTk5MzEz/ODVjYy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}