Does Colin like Penelope?? He doesn’t know, but before he can find out, he finds himself unexpectedly competing for her attention.

With the ton caught up in the excitement of new inventions, Penelope finds herself the recipient of a dashing rescue. With some much-needed character development for Cressida, and you've got an episode bursting with new faces, fresh revelations, and budding romances.

This episode, aptly titled "Forces of Nature," so sit back and join us as we dive into the whirlwind of emotions and events that make this episode unforgettable!

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Featuring:

• Chemistry, a breakdown

• Chess, real and metaphoric

• A vegan hottie/botany bro

• Predator and prey behaviour

• Solidarity with the freezers

• Fantasy and reality

• Quiet and loud

• Confidence and insecurity

• A dance

Here are is the media we talk about in this episode:

• Pride and Prejudice, a 2005 film 

• Boyfriend protects girlfriend from table, an example

• The OC, a television show

• Bridgerton, Season One

• Bridgerton, Season Two

• She’s All That, a 1999 film

• Hot Air Balloon scene memes, one of our favourites

• The Duggar family, a reality tv show

• The Bridgerton books, a series by Julia Quinn

• Romancing Mr Bridgerton, Bridgerton series 4, by Julia Quinn

• ‘Happier than Ever’, a song by Billie Eilish

We were joined for this episode by the thoughtful and wonderful Athena Bellas.  You can hear more from Athena on her letterboxd and by reading her book. 

Athena recommends The Modern by Anna Kate Blair. Get it from your favourite independent bookstore or your local library.

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This episode was recorded on the traditional and unceded land of the Wurundjeri, and Boonwurrung people.

Our editor is Ben McKenzie of Splendid Chaps Productions. If you need production work completed, you can find them here: splendidchaps.com