22 Best Heated Rivalry Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Long Game: A Heated Rivalry Podcast is a re-watch and deep-dive podcast dedicated to Heated Rivalry, hosted by Declan and Silvan. In each episode, we revisit key moments across the series, unpacking the slow-burn tension, character development, and emotional beats that make the heated rivalry world so compelling. Through thoughtful discussion, close reading, and a fan-informed lens, we explore themes of competition, intimacy, identity, and growth over time, celebrating not just the heat of the rivalry, but the long game it takes to truly understand these characters and their relationship.New episodes published every Sunday more

Lit-Obsessed sisters Ren and Lizzy explore what makes us obsess over our favorite on-screen adaptations—in extreme levels of detail. more

A 'Game Changers' podcast. Talking 'Heated Rivalry', the Rachel Reid series, romance, adaptations, and more!

A Heated Rivalry - inspired podcast about fictional people, real feelings, and the joy we find in a messed-up world. We'll explore sex, masculinity, tenderness, raising kids, ambition, identity, and spiral into personal stories, culture, and whatever we're currently obsessed with. Hosted by the Girls in the Crease (yes, a hockey thing… and yes, also that).Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and come get your sunshine.Say hi: ****@gmail.com more

Tonsil Hockey is a comedy podcast about horny TV, film, books and culture. The stories, scenes, characters, music, actors that make us feel too much.Hosted by comedians Catherine Bohart and Olga Koch, each week they dive into the sexiest, strangest and most emotionally chaotic corners of pop culture, from prestige television and cult films to romance novels and fanfic.Born out of an all-consuming obsession for Heated Rivalry (their one true love story), Tonsil Hockey has grown into a place for funny and unhinged conversations about desire in media.Expect close reading, emotional unraveling, cultural commentary, hot takes, queer energy, and the manic enthusiasm of two people who care... too much.A comedy podcast for fans of horny television, sexy films, romance books and pop culture obsession.New episodes every Thursday.A Huge Ask Media Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Welcome to Top 5: Heated Rivalry, the podcast where we attempt the impossible: ranking the best moments from Heated Rivalry. From the show and the books to Shane and Ilya's emotional chaos, we build our lists, debate the picks, and decide what deserves the top spot. more

A fancast for the series #HeatedRivalry with a slight twist. Father-kid duo Kevin and Basil Sylvester bring different POVs to the show. Dad (Kevin) is a former sportscaster and hockey fan. Basil (kid) is gay, a bookseller and film student. Together they share their views on why the show is taking the world by storm, and what it could help change in the world of sports. more

This is the aftershow for all things Heated Rivalry on HBO Max! Watch That show and come here to hear the reaction more

Welcome to Since Rookie Season, a Heated Rivalry fan companion podcast, where your hosts, Amanda, Lau, and Lauren break down the episodes from the Crave Canada television series, the Game Changers novels, and various media surrounding this fan phenomenon.Amanda (they/them) is Since Rookie Season's gen-z representative, mediator, and editor. They have two B.S., one of which in Sociology, and have a strong interest in feminist theory and intersectionality. They grew up playing roller hockey but have no other awareness in hockey other than what Lauren says. Having engaged in fandom since childhood, Amanda is excited to delve deep into both fandom and media analysis and explore nuances in this universe.Laura - Lau (she/her) is Since Rookie Season's language, narrative, and on-screen intimacy expert. She has a PhD in Romance Studies from Duke University and her research focuses contemporary Francophone, Creolophone, and Hispanic narratives, trauma informed pedagogy and arts, romances languages and translation, Queer Studies, and Haitian Studies. She also has training as a Consent-forward artist from the Intimacy Professional Association. She is a big fan of queer stories in all formats!Lauren (they/them) is Since Rookie Season's fan and hockey guru and intersectionality extraordinaire. They have a PhD in Texts and Technology from the University of Central Florida (where they met their bestie, Amanda) and their research is situated at the intersections of fan and audience studies, media studies and disability studies. Their work is interdisciplinary, and connects to the larger fields of critical platform studies, online labor, and race, gender and sexuality studies. They have been a hockey fan for several years and support the Chicago Blackhawks (*sigh*), the Minnesota Frost, Laila Edwards, the haunted Victorian child that lives inside of Quinn Hughes, and the Big Boy that is Matt Rempe. They are a life long romance reader and fandom enjoyer, and were deeply involved in the heyday of 2010s tumblr. more

The podcast about Heated Rivalry 's impact. Danielle, Leigh, and Emily speak with fans and creatives to explore the show's influence, the community it has created, and why this story has connected with so many people. Thanks for listening! more

Welcome to THE PITT CREW - a podcast dedicated to discussing HBO Max's THE PITT. Join Camille, Mal, and Robert as they work through the details and dilemmas of Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center and struggle to hold their pee between union-mandated bathroom breaks. And… in their off time, join Camille, Mal, and Robert in THE PUCK CREW, where they discuss Crave's hit original series HEATED RIVALRY and the books that started it all. The door code is 1919 - which we're totally chill about because there's no hidden sentimentality at all there. None at all. more

Two loons from the Heated Rivalry Fandom, join us for yapping about queerness, music, and micro-moments that scratch your brain.Video versions of our episodes can be found on YT! m.youtube.com/@yeetedrivalry more

Everything about 'Heated Rivalry,' all the time. We break down the episodes, the characters, the important moments, and discuss what has made the series so popular. more

Resist: Joy-Filled Stories for Dystopian Days is an antidote to scarcity, gloom, and despair through 'microdoses of joy' - discover how anti-dystopian/ utopian stories can resource us for nervous-system reset and imagining liveable futures for all peoples and planet. Featuring deep dives into Jacob Tierney's Crave and HBO break out hit show Heated Rivalry and Anais Mitchell's award winning musical Hadestown. more

Hey loons! We're still at the cottage. Join Lulu and Hannah (that's us) as we yap about Heated Rivalry, our favourite content creators and all things HudCon. more

What if Heated Rivalry was a 1920s-style radio play complete with music and sound effects, where every episode is a different scene from the series, each featuring a brand new cast pulled directly from the fandom? If you know what this acronym stands for: WYCTMCTS, can quote every line of dialogue, have been practicing your Russian accent, and like your podcasts quick, snappy, and funny, then this is the show for you.  more

Anne and Jordan interview fans, cast, and crew of Rachel Reid's Game Changers series and Heated Rivalry television show ! Loon Lovers Live was created in October 2025 in the lead up to the Crave smash hit, Heated Rivalry. We started out interviewing fans of the Game Changers series by Rachel Reid. We wanted to know what they loved about the books, why they meant so much, what they thought of the Heated Rivalry TV trailer, and what they wanted to see in season one. Now as the show has aired and we are all enjoying reheated rivalries, we've continued by interviewing even more fans and the cast and crew of the show. Join us! more

The ultimate fan podcast for Rachel Reid's Heated Rivalry! Join AI host Riley as we explore fan fiction, analyze Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander's relationship, and dive deep into the hockey romance that started it all. Currently covering: 'The Other Side of the Ice: Ilya's Story' - a fan fiction retelling Heated Rivalry from Ilya's POV, starting with Regina 2008. Perfect for fans of: Heated Rivalry, Rachel Reid books, hockey romance, MM romance, sports romance, LGBTQ+ romance, fan fiction podcasts, book podcasts, romance podcasts. New episodes weekly! Subscribe now. Fan podcast celebrating Rachel Reid's work. Not affiliated with the author. more

A podcast where Lucia and Cass discuss Heated Rivalry and the Game Changers Universe!

Two Irish women on the brink from fangirling too close to the sun over various forms of media and literature. An outlet for discussion was required. New episodes every Monday, Join us in the spiral.Current hyperfixation: Heated Rivalry more

Heated Rivalry: After the Buzzer is a three-part podcast series examining what happens when a breakout queer sports romance collides with industry realities, fan power, and narrative limits. Through renewal debates, storytelling challenges, and cultural impact, the series explores why Heated Rivalry resonated so deeply—and what its future represents for queer representation in sports media. From social media campaigns and fan fiction to adaptation economics and rivalry-driven storytelling, After the Buzzer goes beyond whether the show gets another season to ask a bigger question: has queer sports romance finally proven it belongs at the center of mainstream storytelling?Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series!https://amzn.to/42YoQGI more

Heated Rivalry is a show that's at once groundbreaking and about the most basic and universal of things: sex, love, and sports. Hosts Jenny and Danni invite you to come with us as we probe each episode to the fullest.We're Podcastica, and we've been doing episode-by-episode deep dives into amazing TV shows for over a decade now. Check out our other fare at Podcastica.com. Sit down with a tuna melt and enjoy. more