This week, we are joined by our favorite fan editor: Mellie, aka @uhbucky! You may know her as the creator of some of the most beautiful, cinematic, awe inspiring fan edits (that have translated into a job at THE HBO). We talk about fandom, what made Heated Rivalry so editable, and how she's grown into her own as an editor. We are, in a word, obsessed.
Episode 14: Make Us Watch
03/16/2026 | 1h 11 mins.
Welcome back to Craft Cottage! Today, Ada takes a look at the techniques that made "Heated Rivalry" (the show) so. damn. watchable. Because it borrowed some incredible elements from "prestige TV" and served it to us on a shiny queer romance platter. Come for the discourse, stay to learn just how many shows Ruby hasn't seen (it's a lot...but that's ok!)
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Episode 13: What's new with Rachel Reid?
03/09/2026 | 1h 23 mins.
Rachel Reid joins us on the pod this week! You may know her as the reason we are ALL collectively in love with Heated Rivalry and the Game Changers universe. She's the creator, she's the storyteller, she is MOTHER. We were so happy to chat with Rachel about what's been going on with her (she's been just a bit busy these days). We get the inside scoop on SNL, on that beautiful dinner in NYC, and on what this sudden rise to fame has felt. Plus, we answer - once and for all - the age old question of: "what. color?"
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Episode 12: Music with Maxine
03/02/2026 | 1h 15 mins.
This week, Maxine (@maxinemaxinenyc) joins us to chat all things Heated Rivalry music. Maxine's been dissecting and analyzing the original soundtrack all over Threads, and we couldn't wait to talk all things score with her.
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Episode 11: Books to Fill the Heated-Rivalry Shaped Void
02/23/2026 | 55 mins.
If you're like us, you're probably still living in the hangover that has been left by Heated Rivalry. If you're also like us (and like a lot of people) you've (re)discovered romance and the magic of the genre. So if you're wanting to explore some romance books that are perfect companions to the Game Changers series, this episode is for you! We're joined by Esther (@esther.reads) who is the most prolific reader we know and walks us through everything you need to read based on the books you loved in the Game Changers series. And we talk mozzarella sticks. Like...a lot.
Full list of books (and where you can get them) are in the Episode Notes at www.looncallpodcast.com
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