In chapter 20, Torry (she/her), Haley Strong (she/her) from the Bachelor RHAP-ups and Beyond Top Chef All Stars RHAP-up, and Angela Bloom (she/her) recap Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (7:34). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:08:14). Next they discuss season 3, part 1 of the tv adaptation, Bridgerton (1:22:50). Finally, Torry, Haley, and Angela get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop of the tv show (1:48:05).

Spoiler Warning: While we explore Romancing Mr. Bridgerton in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.

Haley’s Previous RTBR Appearances

• The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 2 Review)
• The Duke and I by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 1 Review)
• Patreon 45: The 1989 World Tour Guest List
• Episode 138: Petty about the Barbie Trailer, ‘Til Death Do Us Part, and Bravo Binges
• Episode 88: Petty about Bachelor Nation News and and the Bennifer Engagement

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Upcoming Episodes:

• May 27: The Dragon’s Bride by Katee Robert
• June 5: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
• June 12: To All The Boys I Loved Before by Jenny Han

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.

In chapter 19, Torry (she/her) and Shannon McNamara (she/her) from FluentlyForward recap Priest by Sierra Simone (9:20). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (52:39). Finally, they answer questions submitted by the listeners (59:43).

Content Warning: Discussion about a previous suicide of a family member, rough sex, and the church’s history and ongoing sexual abuse throughout the episode. Take care!

Spoiler Warning: While we explore Priest in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.

Shannon’s Previous Appearances

• Patreon 56: The Willis Daughters
• Patreon 42: Pop Culture News Round-up (with Shannon)
• Patreon 33: The NYC Trip (Unedited and Uncut)
• Patreon 10: Celebrity Religions
• Bonus 23: A DeuxMoi Deep Dive
• Episode 71: Petty about Celebrity Relationship Tea

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Upcoming Episodes:

• May 22: Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn and Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1
• May 29: The Dragon’s Bride by Katee Robert
• June 5: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.

In chapter 18, Torry (she/her) and Deniz Kofteci (she/her) discuss age gap romances (5:53) and then recap The Idea of You by Robinne Lee (14:51). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:13:56). They answer questions submitted by the listeners (1:28:11). Next they discuss the movie adaptation, The Idea of You (1:35:05). Finally, Torry and Deniz get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop of the movie (1:44:31) and answer more questions (1:51:39)!

Content Warning: Brief discussion about sexual assault between 1:06:04-1:09:12. Take care!

Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the book and movie: The Idea of You.

Deniz’s Previous Appearances

• Patreon 32: Casting Almosts
• Episode 103: Petty about Emily Ratajkowski, Diana Jenkins, and Florence Pugh

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Upcoming Episodes:

• May 15: Priest by Sierra Simone
• May 22: Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn/Bridgerton Season 3
• May 29: The Dragon’s Bride by Katee Robert

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.