<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Once Upon a Hot Take]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>A book review podcast that covers the books you love (and love to hate). Join us for a hot take every other week, where we cover fantasy, romantasy, romance, historical fiction, thrillers, and everything in between.</p>]]></description><link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-and-jordan</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:33:58 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/badomOkr.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Leah and Jordan]]></author><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:44:39 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Leah and Jordan]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><category><![CDATA[Comedy]]></category><itunes:author>Leah and Jordan</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;A book review podcast that covers the books you love (and love to hate). Join us for a hot take every other week, where we cover fantasy, romantasy, romance, historical fiction, thrillers, and everything in between.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Leah and Jordan</itunes:name><itunes:email>onceuponahottake@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Comedy"/><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/b3d77589-0582-4a4a-983e-85f510f9480d/44299114-1756060786440-cc1a12dcdd82b.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 20- Indie Author Interviews]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>We are SOOO excited to share our very first indie author-themed episode! Leah interviewed 5 amazing indie authors who shared all their wisdom and hot takes on the writing process, why they chose self-publishing vs. traditional publishing, their collective hate for editing 😆, and –of course– many, many laughs. <br /></p><p>We hope you find some new books to add to the TBR or gain some inspiration to finally start writing that book that you’ve had in your mind for so long.</p><p></p><p><b><i>Contact info for today’s authors:</i></b></p><p><b>Nikai’s</b> book: The Sarana Series, To Kill the Chosen One</p><p>Instagram: nikaij</p><p>Tiktok: nikaibooks</p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Nikaibooks.com" target="_blank">Nikaibooks.com</a></p><p></p><p><b>Tory Steel’</b>s books:  The Enchanted Luna, Breaking Tradition </p><p>Instagram: TorySteel_</p><p>Facebook: Tory Steel </p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.torysteel.com" target="_blank">www.torysteel.com</a></p><p></p><p><b>James Voorhees’ </b>books: The Ambassador Chronicles (prequel short stories), The Dragon Constellation (Book 1 of trilogy) , The Nine CIrcles (Book 2 of trilogy)</p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://jamesvoorhees.com" target="_blank">jamesvoorhees.com</a></p><p>IG/Tiktok: jamesvoorheesauthor  </p><p>Facebook: James Voorhees</p><p></p><p><b>Gaby Knight’s </b>books:All in Your Head, Mike in the Middle</p><p>Instagram: gabyknightauthor<br /></p><p><b>Claudia Pilon’s</b> books: Under the Rotor - Between Signal and Heartbeat, Under the Rotor - Until the Signal Fades</p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.instagram.com/writtenbyclaudia" target="_blank">writtenbyclaudia</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@writtenbyclaudia0" target="_blank">writtenbyclaudia0</a></p><p>Facebook: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@writtenbyclaudia0" target="_blank">writtenbyclaudia0</a></p><p>Newsletter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://claudiapilonauthor.substack.com" target="_blank">claudiapilonauthor.substack.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">572b3c03-d618-416a-bb03-ff39d9f230dd</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leah and Jordan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/33c66299f6e868bd8708f842e0372a133d2d7ccf88da4bccf2d6dbed49b08285/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1NzJiM2MwMy1kNjE4LTQxNmEtYmIwMy1mZjM5ZDlmMjMwZGQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGFiNWYzMTE4NjEzMTdmYzNhZDZkMjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExZjBhYWFlNGJjZWI1Y2U4YzFmNTAxL2xlYWgtYW5kLWpvcmRhbnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNi0yX18xOC01NC0yLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="214706616" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;We are SOOO excited to share our very first indie author-themed episode! Leah interviewed 5 amazing indie authors who shared all their wisdom and hot takes on the writing process, why they chose self-publishing vs. traditional publishing, their collective hate for editing 😆, and –of course– many, many laughs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We hope you find some new books to add to the TBR or gain some inspiration to finally start writing that book that you’ve had in your mind for so long.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Contact info for today’s authors:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nikai’s&lt;/b&gt; book: The Sarana Series, To Kill the Chosen One&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: nikaij&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tiktok: nikaibooks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://Nikaibooks.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Nikaibooks.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tory Steel’&lt;/b&gt;s books:  The Enchanted Luna, Breaking Tradition &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: TorySteel_&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: Tory Steel &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.torysteel.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.torysteel.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;James Voorhees’ &lt;/b&gt;books: The Ambassador Chronicles (prequel short stories), The Dragon Constellation (Book 1 of trilogy) , The Nine CIrcles (Book 2 of trilogy)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://jamesvoorhees.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;jamesvoorhees.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;IG/Tiktok: jamesvoorheesauthor  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: James Voorhees&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Gaby Knight’s &lt;/b&gt;books:All in Your Head, Mike in the Middle&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: gabyknightauthor&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Claudia Pilon’s&lt;/b&gt; books: Under the Rotor - Between Signal and Heartbeat, Under the Rotor - Until the Signal Fades&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.instagram.com/writtenbyclaudia&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;writtenbyclaudia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tiktok: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@writtenbyclaudia0&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;writtenbyclaudia0&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@writtenbyclaudia0&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;writtenbyclaudia0&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Newsletter: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://claudiapilonauthor.substack.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;claudiapilonauthor.substack.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:51:50</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/b3d77589-0582-4a4a-983e-85f510f9480d/44299114-1756060786440-cc1a12dcdd82b.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 20- Indie Author Interviews</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 19- Hamnet (book + movie)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>This episode covers the book <i>Hamnet</i> by Maggie O'Farrell. Leah and Jordan also add their hot takes regarding the movie. Notable topics include the etymology of the phrase "eat crow," an excellent nickname for one of the worst characters, a heated argument in the FMK segment, and a true appreciate for capital "L" literature.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b644c7d2-c794-4243-a532-87908d74519d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leah and Jordan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 00:38:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ac6513bc0ef5cf455a274490d66f415eebb703c82edd97ab1e71138b931c31fc/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiNjQ0YzdkMi1jNzk0LTQyNDMtYTUzMi04NzkwOGQ3NDUxOWQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGFiNWYzMTE4NjEzMTdmYzNhZDZkMjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExMzhmYzczOGE3YzE1MTJjM2UxMWViL2xlYWgtYW5kLWpvcmRhbnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0yNV9fMS01NC00Ni5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="135196569" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b3d77589-0582-4a4a-983e-85f510f9480d/episodes/b644c7d2-c794-4243-a532-87908d74519d/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;This episode covers the book &lt;i&gt;Hamnet&lt;/i&gt; by Maggie O&apos;Farrell. Leah and Jordan also add their hot takes regarding the movie. Notable topics include the etymology of the phrase &quot;eat crow,&quot; an excellent nickname for one of the worst characters, a heated argument in the FMK segment, and a true appreciate for capital &quot;L&quot; literature.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:10:25</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/b3d77589-0582-4a4a-983e-85f510f9480d/44299114-1756060786440-cc1a12dcdd82b.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 19- Hamnet (book + movie)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 18- Project Hail Mary (book + movie)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we explore Andy Weir's <i>Project Hail Mary</i>, discussing the differences between the book and movie, character development, scientific accuracy, and the emotional impact of the story. Join us for a deep dive into sci-fi storytelling and filmmaking insights. We share hot takes, favorite moments, and insights into the science and characters that make this story a must-listen for sci-fi fans and newcomers alike. This episode includes a special guest segment where the husbands get some airtime, sharing their hot takes. Spoilers: some of their takes are HOT.</p><p><br /></p><p>Keywords:</p><p>Project Hail Mary, Andy Weir, sci-fi, movie adaptation, character analysis, scientific accuracy, space adventure, Rocky the alien, storytelling, film review The Martian, Andy Weir, sci-fi, book vs movie, character analysis, science in fiction, storytelling, space exploration, book review, movie review, bookish hot takes</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5bc9eb20-93e8-43f4-901c-918f8227339e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leah and Jordan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2c242c4418323afb8bff831b30b8f8a3d85059f4957f6b4383b8def4b21dcb29/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1YmM5ZWIyMC05M2U4LTQzZjQtOTAxYy05MThmODIyNzMzOWUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGFiNWYzMTE4NjEzMTdmYzNhZDZkMjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmZjI5ODNjYWJiYTg5OWI5NGEzNmVjL2xlYWgtYW5kLWpvcmRhbnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS05X18xNC0zMy03Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="194340301" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b3d77589-0582-4a4a-983e-85f510f9480d/episodes/5bc9eb20-93e8-43f4-901c-918f8227339e/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we explore Andy Weir&apos;s &lt;i&gt;Project Hail Mary&lt;/i&gt;, discussing the differences between the book and movie, character development, scientific accuracy, and the emotional impact of the story. Join us for a deep dive into sci-fi storytelling and filmmaking insights. We share hot takes, favorite moments, and insights into the science and characters that make this story a must-listen for sci-fi fans and newcomers alike. This episode includes a special guest segment where the husbands get some airtime, sharing their hot takes. Spoilers: some of their takes are HOT.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keywords:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Project Hail Mary, Andy Weir, sci-fi, movie adaptation, character analysis, scientific accuracy, space adventure, Rocky the alien, storytelling, film review The Martian, Andy Weir, sci-fi, book vs movie, character analysis, science in fiction, storytelling, space exploration, book review, movie review, bookish hot takes&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:41:13</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/b3d77589-0582-4a4a-983e-85f510f9480d/44299114-1756060786440-cc1a12dcdd82b.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 18- Project Hail Mary (book + movie)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 17- Benevolent Ball Interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this special episode, Leah and Jordan interview Samantha, the host of the Benevolent Ball, who shares insights about planning the upcoming fantasy ball, the Fractured Heavens Masquerade. She  discusses the charitable aspect of the ball and the pre-ball market, offering a glimpse into the immersive world of fantasy balls. We get a behind-the-scenes look at planning and organizing  a fantasy-themed event. Samantha shares insights into costume attire, who should attend, and what to do if you've never been to a fantasy ball before. </p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.benevolentevents.com/" target="_blank">Benevolent Ball website </a>to find more info about the ball and buy tickets. </p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/benevolentball/" target="_blank">Benevolent Ball Instagram </a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">53dd94de-549b-4c47-81b3-a09bebde23b5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leah and Jordan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/171d7410d1d7bc3e05562ca1f2e3ca45c84faf15bdb0ae2dc50c684cef872d9b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1M2RkOTRkZS01NDliLTRjNDctODFiMy1hMDliZWJkZTIzYjUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGFiNWYzMTE4NjEzMTdmYzNhZDZkMjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllYzE4MjUxZGIzZDlmZGU0NTg5NDNiL2xlYWgtYW5kLWpvcmRhbnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yNV9fMy0yNS01Ny5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="98912696" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b3d77589-0582-4a4a-983e-85f510f9480d/episodes/53dd94de-549b-4c47-81b3-a09bebde23b5/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this special episode, Leah and Jordan interview Samantha, the host of the Benevolent Ball, who shares insights about planning the upcoming fantasy ball, the Fractured Heavens Masquerade. She  discusses the charitable aspect of the ball and the pre-ball market, offering a glimpse into the immersive world of fantasy balls. We get a behind-the-scenes look at planning and organizing  a fantasy-themed event. Samantha shares insights into costume attire, who should attend, and what to do if you&apos;ve never been to a fantasy ball before. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benevolentevents.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Benevolent Ball website &lt;/a&gt;to find more info about the ball and buy tickets. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/benevolentball/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Benevolent Ball Instagram &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:51:31</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/b3d77589-0582-4a4a-983e-85f510f9480d/44299114-1756060786440-cc1a12dcdd82b.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 17- Benevolent Ball Interview</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 16- Delta County]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><i>Delta County </i>by J.L. Hyde follows the story of Heather, who moves back to her idyllic small town in the UP, only to find out it's not as quaint and unassuming as she remembers. Leah and Jordan share their hot takes on e-readers, drinking culture, college housing, and much more! If you like Colleen Hoover and Freida McFadden, <i>Delta County</i> is right up your alley.  </p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>E-readers vs. Physical Books</li><li>Character Analysis: Ryan and Heather UP Culture and High School Nostalgia</li><li>Alcohol Culture and College Experiences Small town drama</li><li>Character portrayals</li><li>Book recommendations</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 E-readers vs. Physical Books</li><li>30:40 Capturing UP Culture and High School Nostalgia</li><li>39:55 Exploring Alcohol Culture and College Experiences</li><li>01:01:49 Small Town Drama</li><li>01:08:48 Book Recommendations</li><li>01:22:31 Project Hail Mary Preview</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">601305f6-fb82-4546-9d85-774249de22f7</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leah and Jordan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:53:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4575bda835dc9ecdf96d14cc98d25f5a122a47292c757682984b1f4c2093b7f3/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2MDEzMDVmNi1mYjgyLTQ1NDYtOWQ4NS03NzQyNDlkZTIyZjciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGFiNWYzMTE4NjEzMTdmYzNhZDZkMjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkYWQzYjFmYmRkMzJlYmFlZDhlNDMwL2xlYWgtYW5kLWpvcmRhbnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xMl9fMS01LTIwLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="105978505" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b3d77589-0582-4a4a-983e-85f510f9480d/episodes/601305f6-fb82-4546-9d85-774249de22f7/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Delta County &lt;/i&gt;by J.L. Hyde follows the story of Heather, who moves back to her idyllic small town in the UP, only to find out it&apos;s not as quaint and unassuming as she remembers. Leah and Jordan share their hot takes on e-readers, drinking culture, college housing, and much more! If you like Colleen Hoover and Freida McFadden, &lt;i&gt;Delta County&lt;/i&gt; is right up your alley.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;E-readers vs. Physical Books&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Character Analysis: Ryan and Heather UP Culture and High School Nostalgia&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Alcohol Culture and College Experiences Small town drama&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Character portrayals&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Book recommendations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 E-readers vs. Physical Books&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;30:40 Capturing UP Culture and High School Nostalgia&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;39:55 Exploring Alcohol Culture and College Experiences&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:01:49 Small Town Drama&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:08:48 Book Recommendations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:22:31 Project Hail Mary Preview&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:13:36</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/b3d77589-0582-4a4a-983e-85f510f9480d/44299114-1756060786440-cc1a12dcdd82b.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 16- Delta County</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 5- The Ex Hex]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Listen in as Leah and Jordan discuss (and gush) over a fall favorite read that has won over their witchy hearts! </p>
]]></description><link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-and-jordan/episodes/Episode-5--The-Ex-Hex-e39q90n</link><guid isPermaLink="false">818a94eb-5eb7-40cc-8eb3-b20765c8a73d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leah and Jordan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/61a7cbcc696a2491e0ff4f8c1855b094ea97393e2ab8e055cc4dc631de80b276/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhOGU1YmVmZS03OTk2LTRhODYtOGI3Yy05NTZmZmRhNDNkODMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGFiNWYzMTE4NjEzMTdmYzNhZDZkMjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQvZXBpc29kZXMvYThlNWJlZmUtNzk5Ni00YTg2LThiN2MtOTU2ZmZkYTQzZDgzLzQwOTYzMDIyNi00NDEwMC0yLWEwODZjZDZjOGRhMjIubTRhIn0=.m4a" length="50593510" type="audio/x-m4a"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Listen in as Leah and Jordan discuss (and gush) over a fall favorite read that has won over their witchy hearts! &lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:52:08</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/b3d77589-0582-4a4a-983e-85f510f9480d/episodes/a8e5befe-7996-4a86-8b7c-956ffda43d83/44299114-1756060786440-cc1a12dcdd82b.jpg"/><itunes:title>Episode 5- The Ex Hex</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 4- Portrait of a Thief]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Dive into the high stakes world of art heists with Jordan and Leah as they give their reviews on the debut novel Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li. </p>
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</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:42:08</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/b3d77589-0582-4a4a-983e-85f510f9480d/episodes/d606ac7e-e682-46fd-8601-6204c61f621f/44299114-1756060786440-cc1a12dcdd82b.jpg"/><itunes:title>Episode 4- Portrait of a Thief</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 15- Throne of Glass (book 1 only) ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Tune in to Leah and Jordan's coverage of<em> Throne of Glass.</em> They butcher some name pronunciations, share their best/worst parts of the book, debate the merits of love triangles, pick some excellent actor choices, and share some theories about the rest of the series.</p>
]]></description><link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-and-jordan/episodes/Episode-15--Throne-of-Glass-book-1-only-e3gqtta</link><guid isPermaLink="false">f51ad22b-a386-4c8d-bb02-1478be08db91</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leah and Jordan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:06:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a6f4a9fa7a717fa8d87080a6972fc8ccd29679c6df912f07d21766e39e7b2a0d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3YTRjNGVhMS01MGEzLTQyZmUtOGMxMy1hZDlmM2MwMWYzYWEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGFiNWYzMTE4NjEzMTdmYzNhZDZkMjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQvZXBpc29kZXMvN2E0YzRlYTEtNTBhMy00MmZlLThjMTMtYWQ5ZjNjMDFmM2FhLzQyMDU1ODc1NS00NDEwMC0yLWM0YzMwYWZkNzY2YzUubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="54011610" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Tune in to Leah and Jordan&apos;s coverage of&lt;em&gt; Throne of Glass.&lt;/em&gt; They butcher some name pronunciations, share their best/worst parts of the book, debate the merits of love triangles, pick some excellent actor choices, and share some theories about the rest of the series.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:56:15</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/b3d77589-0582-4a4a-983e-85f510f9480d/episodes/7a4c4ea1-50a3-42fe-8c13-ad9f3c01f3aa/44299114-1756060786440-cc1a12dcdd82b.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 15- Throne of Glass (book 1 only) </itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 11 - The Best and Worst Reads of Our 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Leah and Jordan discuss their favorites and least favorites from their reads in 2025! Best and worst characters, favorite worlds, most unhinged plot twists, FMK, hot takes on Onyx Storm, and much more! Stay tuned to the very end for bloopers on the Goodreads 2025 Year in Books discovery. </p>
]]></description><link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-and-jordan/episodes/Episode-11---The-Best-and-Worst-Reads-of-Our-2025-e3d50v2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">b84f7b10-b61d-49a6-837b-c2b3776da056</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leah and Jordan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 18:04:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0ae4d79cc3c9ae6835a55f71fe456a771be70c3ed1d0e3d1f261976d1d1a10c9/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiOTliOGIzMC1lY2EyLTQ3NDctODIxMC0xM2RlZTA4N2E0NzEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGFiNWYzMTE4NjEzMTdmYzNhZDZkMjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQvZXBpc29kZXMvYjk5YjhiMzAtZWNhMi00NzQ3LTgyMTAtMTNkZWUwODdhNDcxLzQxNTQ2ODg2NC00NDEwMC0yLWY5ZWI5N2EyMzJjNTIubTRhIn0=.m4a" length="57374825" type="audio/x-m4a"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Leah and Jordan discuss their favorites and least favorites from their reads in 2025! Best and worst characters, favorite worlds, most unhinged plot twists, FMK, hot takes on Onyx Storm, and much more! Stay tuned to the very end for bloopers on the Goodreads 2025 Year in Books discovery. &lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:59:07</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/b3d77589-0582-4a4a-983e-85f510f9480d/episodes/b99b8b30-eca2-4747-8210-13dee087a471/44299114-1756060786440-cc1a12dcdd82b.jpg"/><itunes:title>Episode 11 - The Best and Worst Reads of Our 2025</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 13 - Book Lovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>To celebrate Valentine's Day, Leah and Jordan are coving the romance novel Book Lovers by Emily Henry. Tune in to hear all of their hot takes (and differing opinions!) on the book and the romance genre in general. From character analysis to actor portrayals to character cocktails, they are covering it all for this romance novel full of witty banter! </p>
]]></description><link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-and-jordan/episodes/Episode-13---Book-Lovers-e3f547o</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9285aa76-0957-4461-a1c5-57cd15dea8da</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leah and Jordan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:24:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/89464549b69c3ba448d8d0f3e6915ed2c96d2e42e2948fb6b27818c50d0eacc3/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjMzQ4MWZmNC02MGMzLTRhNjktYjE0MC0wOTUyYjVkNWIxZjkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGFiNWYzMTE4NjEzMTdmYzNhZDZkMjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQvZXBpc29kZXMvYzM0ODFmZjQtNjBjMy00YTY5LWIxNDAtMDk1MmI1ZDViMWY5LzQxODE3NTY5OC00NDEwMC0yLWFhY2UwZmQxMDBmNDQubTRhIn0=.m4a" length="63975495" type="audio/x-m4a"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;To celebrate Valentine&apos;s Day, Leah and Jordan are coving the romance novel Book Lovers by Emily Henry. Tune in to hear all of their hot takes (and differing opinions!) on the book and the romance genre in general. From character analysis to actor portrayals to character cocktails, they are covering it all for this romance novel full of witty banter! &lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:05:55</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/b3d77589-0582-4a4a-983e-85f510f9480d/episodes/c3481ff4-60c3-4a69-b140-0952b5d5b1f9/44299114-1756060786440-cc1a12dcdd82b.jpg"/><itunes:title>Episode 13 - Book Lovers</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intro to the pod 🔥 📚]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Listen here to find out what Once Upon a Hot Take is all about. 🔥</p>]]></description><link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-and-jordan/episodes/Into-to-the-pod-e37hhcg</link><guid isPermaLink="false">f116e70c-6576-4367-9b31-980602a109d4</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leah and Jordan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2025 19:28:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5f605e9d3d83ee38630461b2702bbbeb565ecf42f994da0422c0aa66e623f400/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4ZTE3YWRkZC0wY2MzLTQyN2EtOWI0Ni1lYmMwZGEwNzM5YjUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGFiNWYzMTE4NjEzMTdmYzNhZDZkMjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQvZXBpc29kZXMvOGUxN2FkZGQtMGNjMy00MjdhLTliNDYtZWJjMGRhMDczOWI1LzQwNjU3NjUyNi00NDEwMC0yLTEwNWUyNmIyNjMyMjkubTRhIn0=.m4a" length="1107476" type="audio/x-m4a"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Listen here to find out what Once Upon a Hot Take is all about. 🔥&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:01:08</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/b3d77589-0582-4a4a-983e-85f510f9480d/episodes/8e17addd-0cc3-427a-9b46-ebc0da0739b5/44299114-1756060786440-cc1a12dcdd82b.jpg"/><itunes:title>Intro to the pod 🔥 📚</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special Episode- The Life of a Showgirl]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Leah and Jordan have special guest Laura on to discuss all things The Life of a Showgirl. </p>
]]></description><link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-and-jordan/episodes/Special-Episode--The-Life-of-a-Showgirl-e394b06</link><guid isPermaLink="false">c379b74e-894b-4635-9830-12c1f4aeea9e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leah and Jordan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 17:26:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0e4f2529a972c41adb7e9291997b455710bf37c4ab757694ea0e9eccc3d3b7c6/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjNTIyNGYwZS03ZGNmLTRlZGYtYmRlYi1jOTlhNmE1NGZkZjciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGFiNWYzMTE4NjEzMTdmYzNhZDZkMjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQvZXBpc29kZXMvYzUyMjRmMGUtN2RjZi00ZWRmLWJkZWItYzk5YTZhNTRmZGY3LzQwODcwMTM0NS00NDEwMC0yLTU1NjgzZTM1OGJiNDQubTRhIn0=.m4a" length="31264059" type="audio/x-m4a"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Leah and Jordan have special guest Laura on to discuss all things The Life of a Showgirl. &lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:32:13</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/b3d77589-0582-4a4a-983e-85f510f9480d/episodes/c5224f0e-7dcf-4edf-bdeb-c99a6a54fdf7/44299114-1756060786440-cc1a12dcdd82b.jpg"/><itunes:title>Special Episode- The Life of a Showgirl</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 8- In The Blood (plus author interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Join Leah and Jordan as they dive into the magical worlds created by debut author Kristen Cari! The coverage on this gripping romantasy is followed up with a special interview with Kristen herself. Listen to hear all about her inspiration, writing process, and so much more! </p>
]]></description><link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-and-jordan/episodes/Episode-8--In-The-Blood-plus-author-interview-e3bkccv</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9c9eeb12-7abc-401d-babe-866430d7b603</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leah and Jordan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d53289ec5ce38057ffbb9b1199ef0502568247ada855bc4107ad36619a276e51/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiYTRmOGI5Mi03ZWQ1LTQzNjAtYWJjYy0yM2ZmNTJmN2U4ODQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGFiNWYzMTE4NjEzMTdmYzNhZDZkMjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQvZXBpc29kZXMvYmE0ZjhiOTItN2VkNS00MzYwLWFiY2MtMjNmZjUyZjdlODg0LzQxMzM5MjkxNC00NDEwMC0yLWI1NzkwMWYyZGRjMjkubTRhIn0=.m4a" length="118774951" type="audio/x-m4a"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Join Leah and Jordan as they dive into the magical worlds created by debut author Kristen Cari! The coverage on this gripping romantasy is followed up with a special interview with Kristen herself. Listen to hear all about her inspiration, writing process, and so much more! &lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>02:02:24</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/b3d77589-0582-4a4a-983e-85f510f9480d/episodes/ba4f8b92-7ed5-4360-abcc-23ff52f7e884/44299114-1756060786440-cc1a12dcdd82b.jpg"/><itunes:title>Episode 8- In The Blood (plus author interview)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 12 - Chasing Tigers in the Dark (plus author interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Leah and Jordan dive into the life of author Ally Shaw in her debut memoir Chasing Tigers in the Dark: Life Lessons of a Fierce Survivor. Ally brings her positive energy onto the page as she tells her stories of the multiple traumas that have plagued her life and how she has processed this trauma and has learned life lessons along the way in the hopes of helping others in similar situations. Her strength, bravery, intentionality, Christianity, and positivity shine a bright light on all who pick up this book! </p><p>There is a special author interview with Ally at the end of the episode! She is authentic and wonderful in person, just like she is in her book. We had a blast talking with her so stay tuned to the end to hear her advice on several topics including finding publishers and processing trauma. </p>
]]></description><link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-and-jordan/episodes/Episode-12---Chasing-Tigers-in-the-Dark-plus-author-interview-e3e4m6q</link><guid isPermaLink="false">187458d2-f287-4840-8605-961920f8b8d2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leah and Jordan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:29:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/912dbc9869248fd6a8a12ececc173b74123241a884f4d1187de48cb2c55ad6a8/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2ZTVhMGY2Ni1lODllLTQyNjctODgzMC01M2Q3MTA4YWE2YzIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGFiNWYzMTE4NjEzMTdmYzNhZDZkMjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQvZXBpc29kZXMvNmU1YTBmNjYtZTg5ZS00MjY3LTg4MzAtNTNkNzEwOGFhNmMyLzQxNjc2MDkxNC00NDEwMC0yLTg1NzY3ZDM0NThkNDYubTRhIn0=.m4a" length="91076130" type="audio/x-m4a"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Leah and Jordan dive into the life of author Ally Shaw in her debut memoir Chasing Tigers in the Dark: Life Lessons of a Fierce Survivor. Ally brings her positive energy onto the page as she tells her stories of the multiple traumas that have plagued her life and how she has processed this trauma and has learned life lessons along the way in the hopes of helping others in similar situations. Her strength, bravery, intentionality, Christianity, and positivity shine a bright light on all who pick up this book! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There is a special author interview with Ally at the end of the episode! She is authentic and wonderful in person, just like she is in her book. We had a blast talking with her so stay tuned to the end to hear her advice on several topics including finding publishers and processing trauma. &lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:33:51</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/b3d77589-0582-4a4a-983e-85f510f9480d/episodes/6e5a0f66-e89e-4267-8830-53d7108aa6c2/44299114-1756060786440-cc1a12dcdd82b.jpg"/><itunes:title>Episode 12 - Chasing Tigers in the Dark (plus author interview)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 14 - The Legend of Soli Duna (plus author interview!)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Join Jordan and Leah as they unpack the grand adventure in the debut novel by indie author Brian Maes! This fantasy story is book 1 in a series currently under way. Leah and Jordan discuss all the fantasy tropes they love about this book, from magic to immortals, element control to alternate dimensions. </p><p>They also have a special author interview for the second half of the episode! Brian gives his hot takes on the writing process, discusses his choice to go the self-publishing route, where his inspiration has come from, and so much more! Listen in to hear more details about up coming works by this indie author! </p>
]]></description><link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-and-jordan/episodes/Episode-14---The-Legend-of-Soli-Duna-plus-author-interview-e3fq0h5</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0beaf0dd-ff17-415e-a4f8-5b35d256cda2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leah and Jordan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:24:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0cb4bfba073c80fcb0a7055782841f6deca9b3215d9c41efb0331d66d3070b82/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhZjI0MzI1Yi00MWYxLTRmMzgtOTRlMy0xZDZhYmEzODE5NjUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGFiNWYzMTE4NjEzMTdmYzNhZDZkMjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQvZXBpc29kZXMvYWYyNDMyNWItNDFmMS00ZjM4LTk0ZTMtMWQ2YWJhMzgxOTY1LzQxOTA4OTIzNi00NDEwMC0yLWIyZGViMTc1MWYwNWIubTRhIn0=.m4a" length="114048318" type="audio/x-m4a"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Join Jordan and Leah as they unpack the grand adventure in the debut novel by indie author Brian Maes! This fantasy story is book 1 in a series currently under way. Leah and Jordan discuss all the fantasy tropes they love about this book, from magic to immortals, element control to alternate dimensions. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They also have a special author interview for the second half of the episode! Brian gives his hot takes on the writing process, discusses his choice to go the self-publishing route, where his inspiration has come from, and so much more! Listen in to hear more details about up coming works by this indie author! &lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:57:31</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/b3d77589-0582-4a4a-983e-85f510f9480d/episodes/af24325b-41f1-4f38-94e3-1d6aba381965/44299114-1756060786440-cc1a12dcdd82b.jpg"/><itunes:title>Episode 14 - The Legend of Soli Duna (plus author interview!)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 6- These Tangled Vines]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Join Leah and Jordan as they discuss all the ups and downs they felt with These Tangled Vines. </p>
]]></description><link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-and-jordan/episodes/Episode-6--These-Tangled-Vines-e3adi17</link><guid isPermaLink="false">262b2658-072c-471d-810b-dc29d39affe4</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leah and Jordan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 23:47:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/68db91fa02ad502cd6ab5687fc3feb69a9c6f96cef5dee27d30a080570515349/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwNmRkODAxZi1jNmZmLTQ5NTYtYmQzZS1hNmRjMmE4MzhjNzAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGFiNWYzMTE4NjEzMTdmYzNhZDZkMjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQvZXBpc29kZXMvMDZkZDgwMWYtYzZmZi00OTU2LWJkM2UtYTZkYzJhODM4YzcwLzQxMDQ2ODc3NS00NDEwMC0yLTkwZTQ5ZDE1Mzg1OGQubTRhIn0=.m4a" length="52617919" type="audio/x-m4a"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Join Leah and Jordan as they discuss all the ups and downs they felt with These Tangled Vines. &lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:54:13</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/b3d77589-0582-4a4a-983e-85f510f9480d/episodes/06dd801f-c6ff-4956-bd3e-a6dc2a838c70/44299114-1756060786440-cc1a12dcdd82b.jpg"/><itunes:title>Episode 6- These Tangled Vines</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 7- Twilight]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Does the story stand the test of time? Tune in to listen to Leah and Jordan discuss and debate all things Twilight 20 years later! </p>
]]></description><link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-and-jordan/episodes/Episode-7--Twilight-e3b240i</link><guid isPermaLink="false">c1db9bbf-d79b-4931-88d3-eba312cdaf6b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leah and Jordan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 21:35:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/35404fab332618b0110a79dedae945b47b36501edde6286c6b1318eed2ceef98/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxMWZmN2M5Zi04ODg0LTQ0NGYtYWVjZi1mODg0OTY5MjA0OTQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGFiNWYzMTE4NjEzMTdmYzNhZDZkMjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQvZXBpc29kZXMvMTFmZjdjOWYtODg4NC00NDRmLWFlY2YtZjg4NDk2OTIwNDk0LzQxMjU5MDQ5Ny00NDEwMC0yLWZkYzA1ODlkOGM2MGMubTRhIn0=.m4a" length="76371095" type="audio/x-m4a"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Does the story stand the test of time? Tune in to listen to Leah and Jordan discuss and debate all things Twilight 20 years later! &lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:18:42</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/b3d77589-0582-4a4a-983e-85f510f9480d/episodes/11ff7c9f-8884-444f-aecf-f88496920494/44299114-1756060786440-cc1a12dcdd82b.jpg"/><itunes:title>Episode 7- Twilight</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 1- Bridgerton: The Duke & I ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Meddlesome mothers, toxic relationships, handsome men: what more could you ask for in a book review podcast's premier episode! </p>
]]></description><link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-and-jordan/episodes/Episode-1--Bridgerton-The-Duke--I-e37hhe7</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7280cb34-696d-4766-8ecf-929e76d708d5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leah and Jordan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 13:04:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6835d4a4be8c748100671e51e23043f88a53e9145361e88a4d62d97b297e0f75/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3OTFjNzkxNS1mYTVmLTRhZGEtYTE3MS1mOWUyNGZmOTNmYWUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGFiNWYzMTE4NjEzMTdmYzNhZDZkMjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQvZXBpc29kZXMvNzkxYzc5MTUtZmE1Zi00YWRhLWExNzEtZjllMjRmZjkzZmFlL2U5NTllODFmLWE0MzItMTBmMy0wM2IzLTEwOTkwOWE4NTNkYS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="49697772" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Meddlesome mothers, toxic relationships, handsome men: what more could you ask for in a book review podcast&apos;s premier episode! &lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:34:30</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/b3d77589-0582-4a4a-983e-85f510f9480d/episodes/791c7915-fa5f-4ada-a171-f9e24ff93fae/44299114-1756060786440-cc1a12dcdd82b.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 1- Bridgerton: The Duke &amp; I </itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 2- Six of Crows]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Daring heist, rough and ragged crew, questionably moral characters, and chilly settings: join us as we discuss Leigh Bardugo's <em>Six of Crows</em>! </p>
]]></description><link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-and-jordan/episodes/Episode-2--Six-of-Crows-e380dka</link><guid isPermaLink="false">fc0d7615-5cf2-4d5d-a402-5560da5cf9a0</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leah and Jordan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:02:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5ca1cbe7d7af3e041d1b3672588ee12e16ff84418641156c6ed580f77557ed65/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3YmM5ZjZmOS03OTk3LTQwMjktOTc3ZS00NGZmYjgxOWRmODgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGFiNWYzMTE4NjEzMTdmYzNhZDZkMjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQvZXBpc29kZXMvN2JjOWY2ZjktNzk5Ny00MDI5LTk3N2UtNDRmZmI4MTlkZjg4LzQwNzQ2OTYxNi00NDEwMC0yLTlkMWExYWFiYmI3ODQubTRhIn0=.m4a" length="33939334" type="audio/x-m4a"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Daring heist, rough and ragged crew, questionably moral characters, and chilly settings: join us as we discuss Leigh Bardugo&apos;s &lt;em&gt;Six of Crows&lt;/em&gt;! &lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:34:58</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/b3d77589-0582-4a4a-983e-85f510f9480d/episodes/7bc9f6f9-7997-4029-977e-44ffb819df88/44299114-1756060786440-cc1a12dcdd82b.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 2- Six of Crows</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 9- The Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Leah and Jordan take on Kristin Hannah's juggernaut <em>The Women</em>. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll rage, but above all, you'll enjoy these two friends recapping the powerful Vietnam War story that will stick with you for days after finishing, much like the book. </p>
]]></description><link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-and-jordan/episodes/Episode-9--The-Women-e3cdk4n</link><guid isPermaLink="false">8de19e87-2cf5-48ab-be56-40bc42f71161</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leah and Jordan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 02:03:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c6d01b01b03520b7552fc440b4ab4dbc3593c53d7a8d7835aa3f59972e8cf22f/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3NWY1MDk2Zi0wZmZmLTRiYzUtYTU5Yy1jNGE5NzFiYWI5MTkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGFiNWYzMTE4NjEzMTdmYzNhZDZkMjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQvZXBpc29kZXMvNzVmNTA5NmYtMGZmZi00YmM1LWE1OWMtYzRhOTcxYmFiOTE5LzQxNDQ1OTg2OC00NDEwMC0yLTI1MzYyYmY1OTI2MmIubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="74107923" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Leah and Jordan take on Kristin Hannah&apos;s juggernaut &lt;em&gt;The Women&lt;/em&gt;. You&apos;ll laugh, you&apos;ll cry, you&apos;ll rage, but above all, you&apos;ll enjoy these two friends recapping the powerful Vietnam War story that will stick with you for days after finishing, much like the book. &lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:17:11</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/b3d77589-0582-4a4a-983e-85f510f9480d/episodes/75f5096f-0fff-4bc5-a59c-c4a971bab919/44299114-1756060786440-cc1a12dcdd82b.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 9- The Women</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 10 - In A Holidaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Tune in to listen to Leah and Jordan discuss all things "In A Holidaze" by Christina Lauren. This charming holiday read is sure to give you all the warm feelings that come with this time of year all wrapped up in a nice rom-com bow. They cover character analysis on Maelyn , Andrew, Theo and Benny. They talk about favorite childhood games and sledding. This episode is full of charm and laughs! Happy Holidays to all! </p>
]]></description><link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-and-jordan/episodes/Episode-10---In-A-Holidaze-e3co6ao</link><guid isPermaLink="false">a22a47cf-3c1f-4e2c-8ca7-7a4478573e34</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leah and Jordan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:09:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b2182d44b3b7afc848b38a4d28c4282c6a04742656dee38a05d6b2bc219f7acd/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwYmFmNGIwNi02ODRlLTRjNGUtYTczMC1iNmZlNjE1NjNlZWQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGFiNWYzMTE4NjEzMTdmYzNhZDZkMjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQvZXBpc29kZXMvMGJhZjRiMDYtNjg0ZS00YzRlLWE3MzAtYjZmZTYxNTYzZWVkLzQxNDkwMzk4Mi00NDEwMC0yLWNkZjdiYWZlOGQ1MzkubTRhIn0=.m4a" length="64190304" type="audio/x-m4a"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Tune in to listen to Leah and Jordan discuss all things &quot;In A Holidaze&quot; by Christina Lauren. This charming holiday read is sure to give you all the warm feelings that come with this time of year all wrapped up in a nice rom-com bow. They cover character analysis on Maelyn , Andrew, Theo and Benny. They talk about favorite childhood games and sledding. This episode is full of charm and laughs! Happy Holidays to all! &lt;/p&gt;
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]]></description><link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-and-jordan/episodes/Episode-3--The-Silent-Patient-e392q8p</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9f7d3b02-a3f5-40d5-a2f6-84bfc92561ae</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leah and Jordan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2025 02:45:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/cd1e54873d6e312cae231077d669866b4a7c0d8a8d3a1eede0a0440476c4f853/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0N2M4YzcyOS1jNGUzLTQ0YmQtOGY2OC1kNTIwNTJjNDg3MjkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGFiNWYzMTE4NjEzMTdmYzNhZDZkMjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9iM2Q3NzU4OS0wNTgyLTRhNGEtOTgzZS04NWY1MTBmOTQ4MGQvZXBpc29kZXMvNDdjOGM3MjktYzRlMy00NGJkLThmNjgtZDUyMDUyYzQ4NzI5LzQwODYzNzEwMi00NDEwMC0yLWU2MmM0M2ZiZjhmYzMubTRhIn0=.m4a" length="43521464" type="audio/x-m4a"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Listen to Leah and Jordan give their hot takes (and frustrations) on the mystery thriller, The Silent Patient. &lt;/p&gt;
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