<![CDATA[The Shelf-Aware Podcast]]>Mixing character analysis, storytelling insights, and plenty of banter, lit-obsessed sisters Ren and Lizzy explore what makes us obsess over our favorite stories—both on the page and on the screen.

]]>https://www.shelfawarepodcast.com/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:58:06 GMTSat, 27 Dec 2025 21:31:49 GMT60Ren and Lizzy Browne<p>Mixing character analysis, storytelling insights, and plenty of banter, lit-obsessed sisters Ren and Lizzy explore what makes us obsess over our favorite stories—both on the page and on the screen.</p>episodicRen and Lizzy Brownerenbrownewrites@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[Episode 11 - The Date]]>Ren and Lizzy continue on with Episode 3 of Heated Rivalry to talk about Scott and Kip’s first date, how wonderful Kip's dad is, and the different dynamics between the show's couples. They also discuss baby's first chirp.

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]]>a7ec6859-497b-4fe4-92d4-be87a5d7df75Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:40:43 GMT<p>Ren and Lizzy continue on with Episode 3 of <i>Heated Rivalry</i> to talk about Scott and Kip’s first date, how wonderful Kip's dad is, and the different dynamics between the show's couples. They also discuss baby's first chirp.</p><p></p><p>Follow us on TikTok and Instagram at ShelfAwarePodcast!</p>yes01:19:49111Episode 11 - The Datefull<![CDATA[Episode 10 - The Smoothie]]>Ren and Lizzy run into Episode 3 of Heated Rivalry to talk about the beginning of Scott and Kip’s relationship, the parallels with Shane and Ilya, and the importance of support networks. They also discuss their feelings on smoothies.

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]]>cda57b72-9d48-4146-b8c0-b22e55cda9d6Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:56:57 GMT<p>Ren and Lizzy run into Episode 3 of <i>Heated Rivalry</i> to talk about the beginning of Scott and Kip’s relationship, the parallels with Shane and Ilya, and the importance of support networks. They also discuss their feelings on smoothies.</p><p></p><p>Follow us on TikTok and Instagram at ShelfAwarePodcast!</p>yes01:22:20110Episode 10 - The Smoothiefull<![CDATA[Episode 9 - Q&A with K, Let's Talk]]>Ren and Lizzy welcome K, Let's Talk to discuss some of the most frequently asked listener questions on Heated Rivalry.

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]]>e22233e0-9240-4ee2-86a9-97f2128aa59aFri, 27 Feb 2026 05:18:45 GMT<p>Ren and Lizzy welcome K, Let's Talk to discuss some of the most frequently asked listener questions on <i>Heated Rivalry</i>.</p><p></p><p>Follow us on TikTok and Instagram at ShelfAwarePodcast! You can also follow K on TikTok at K.LetsTalk and on Instagram at K.LetsTalkPodcast.</p>yes01:55:4919Episode 9 - Q&A with K, Let's Talkfull<![CDATA[Episode 8 - The Vegas Hotel Room]]>Ren and Lizzy finally get to talk about Shane’s bottom eyes, Ilya’s chair, the devastation of the Vegas hotel room, and the fact that they didn’t even kiss. They also talk about why opposites attract.

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]]>5eb1d9fd-88f4-44ce-bace-b8935f12240eFri, 20 Feb 2026 06:13:28 GMT<p>Ren and Lizzy finally get to talk about Shane’s bottom eyes, Ilya’s chair, the devastation of the Vegas hotel room, and the fact that they didn’t even kiss. They also talk about why opposites attract.</p><p></p><p>Follow us on TikTok and Instagram at ShelfAwarePodcast!</p>yes01:32:3018Episode 8 - The Vegas Hotel Roomfull<![CDATA[Episode 7 - The Cup]]>Ren and Lizzy wrap up the Olympics in Heated Rivalry, focusing on Ilya's meeting with Sasha and his pursuit of the cup. They also discuss Shane's chin.

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]]>c59a3e23-e493-4336-8397-17c4d61ece8eFri, 13 Feb 2026 04:30:00 GMT<p>Ren and Lizzy wrap up the Olympics in <i>Heated Rivalry</i>, focusing on Ilya's meeting with Sasha and his pursuit of the cup. They also discuss Shane's chin.</p><p></p><p>Follow us on TikTok and Instagram at ShelfAwarePodcast!</p>yes00:59:5917Episode 7 - The Cupfull<![CDATA[Episode 6 - The Olympics]]>Ren and Lizzy go to the Olympics in Heated Rivalry, focusing on Ilya and Shane's relationship, Ilya's interaction with his father, and, of course, THE Canada Fleece. They also discuss their obsession with Moulin Rouge.

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]]>8863c432-83a3-4149-898e-b4cd33e0cd23Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>Ren and Lizzy go to the Olympics in <i>Heated Rivalry</i>, focusing on Ilya and Shane's relationship, Ilya's interaction with his father, and, of course, THE Canada Fleece. They also discuss their obsession with <i>Moulin Rouge</i>.</p><p></p><p>Follow us on TikTok and Instagram at ShelfAwarePodcast!</p>yes01:17:3916Episode 6 - The Olympicsfull<![CDATA[Episode 5 - The First Time]]>Ren and Lizzy make it into Episode 2 of Heated Rivalry, focusing on Ilya’s texting game, their first time, and that stairwell kiss. They also once again discuss Shane’s socks.

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]]>5b003bbf-069a-45e1-b373-a92bf9db70b1Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:30:00 GMT<p>Ren and Lizzy make it into Episode 2 of Heated Rivalry, focusing on Ilya’s texting game, their first time, and that stairwell kiss. They also once again discuss Shane’s socks.</p><p></p><p>Follow us on TikTok and Instagram at ShelfAwarePodcast!</p>yes01:10:2915Episode 5 - The First Timefull<![CDATA[Episode 4: The Rooftop Kiss]]>Ren and Lizzy wrap up Episode 1 of Heated Rivalry, focusing on Shane and Ilya's texting, their BFFs, and what exactly went down on that rooftop. They also discuss how they will never record at 10 pm again.

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]]>6a64bf9e-dc00-40fa-be8c-e8e639f3b9f9Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:30:00 GMT<p>Ren and Lizzy wrap up Episode 1 of <i>Heated Rivalry</i>, focusing on Shane and Ilya's texting, their BFFs, and what exactly went down on that rooftop. They also discuss how they will never record at 10 pm again.</p><p></p><p>Follow us on TikTok and Instagram at ShelfAwarePodcast!</p>yes01:33:0114Episode 4: The Rooftop Kissfull<![CDATA[Episode 3: The Unlikely Animal Friends]]>Ren and Lizzy linger a while longer in Episode 1 of Heated Rivalry, focusing on Shane and Ilya's relationships with their families as well as how they go from 1410 to 1221. They also discuss Shane's search history.

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]]>84776475-04e9-4362-aad3-ea53b36985adFri, 16 Jan 2026 04:30:00 GMT<p>Ren and Lizzy linger a while longer in Episode 1 of <i>Heated Rivalry</i>, focusing on Shane and Ilya's relationships with their families as well as how they go from 1410 to 1221. They also discuss Shane's search history.<br /><br />Follow us on TikTok and Instagram at ShelfAwarePodcast!</p>yes01:15:3713Episode 3: The Unlikely Animal Friendsfull<![CDATA[Episode 2: The Hookup]]>Ren and Lizzy continue diving into Episode 1 of Heated Rivalry, focusing on Shane and Ilya's first hookup, their mindset going into this scene, and how they each walk away from the encounter. They also discuss Ilya being a consent king.

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]]>87211f4f-9bb0-4d71-a497-4a2e35fc7021Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:30:00 GMT<p>Ren and Lizzy continue diving into Episode 1 of <i>Heated Rivalry</i>, focusing on Shane and Ilya's first hookup, their mindset going into this scene, and how they each walk away from the encounter. They also discuss Ilya being a consent king.<br /><br />Follow us on TikTok and Instagram at ShelfAwarePodcast!</p>yes01:16:0312Episode 2: The Hookupfull<![CDATA[Episode 1: The Meet Cute]]>Ren and Lizzy start to discuss episode 1 of Heated Rivalry, deep diving on Shane and Ilya's first meeting, the parallels to later in the show, and the early parts of their relationship. They also debate the importance of Shane's socks.

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]]>ad83ce77-cbc0-4ec5-8df8-89a409d13ab5Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>Ren and Lizzy start to discuss episode 1 of Heated Rivalry, deep diving on Shane and Ilya's first meeting, the parallels to later in the show, and the early parts of their relationship. They also debate the importance of Shane's socks.</p><p></p><p>Follow us on TikTok and Insta at @ShelfAwarePodcast!</p>no01:19:4611Episode 1: The Meet Cutefull<![CDATA[Shelf-Aware Podcast: Trailer]]>Welcome to the Shelf-Aware podcast! First episode drops on Friday, 1/2 at 12 AM ET where we will be deep diving into episode 1 of Heated Rivalry. Talk to you soon!

]]>f4e87bca-39d3-4fa9-80e6-fd831e5cff42Wed, 31 Dec 2025 22:02:23 GMT<p>Welcome to the Shelf-Aware podcast! First episode drops on Friday, 1/2 at 12 AM ET where we will be deep diving into episode 1 of Heated Rivalry. Talk to you soon!</p>no00:01:311Shelf-Aware Podcast: Trailertrailer