{"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 8 - I’m coming to the Cottage","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/d2d236aa\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3416,"description":"Declan and Silvan dive into Part 8 of the Heated Rivalry book review.\nWe explore how Rachel Reid uses crisis as the catalyst for emotional growth in Shane’s injury. We compare the novel with the TV adaptation, unpack why Shane and Ilya react so differently in each version, and discuss the psychology behind fear, avoidance, and the moment Ilya realises he cannot walk away.\nAs always, we go off on a few tangents, like why third-act breakups frustrate us, whether redemption after cheating can ever work in romance, and how therapists naturally gravitate towards different characters. We also reflect on why finding the right therapist matters, how sensory memories shape our emotions, and why Shane's relationship with hockey changes as his life evolves.\nWe finally reach one of the most iconic moments in the series, Scott and Kip's iconic kiss. We talk about why this scene carries so much emotional weight, what it means for Shane and Ilya's future, and why a single act of courage can create hope for everyone who follows.\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 19th 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: SilvatesTiktok:...","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}