Are you on the vertical-video bandwagon? Or perhaps you’ll be more persuaded by another phenomenon, the C-drama, once you’ve heard @tritney’s take on the Chinese romance boom that has finally hit America. (Of course, she brings her starter-pack picks for anyone who wants to see some of the best eye-acting in action.) Then: Sanjana assigns Tyler Sherry Thomas's Private Arrangements, and Tyler becomes a full historical-romance advocate, one devastating "you breathe, and I'll know it's you" line at a time. <ul> <li aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.reelshort.com/">ReelShort</a> phenomenon and <a href="https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a69074778/nick-skonberg-tiktok/">Nick Skonberg</a>, vertical-vid star. Plus: <a href="https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/100043-harlequin-announces-slew-of-ai-generated-microdramas.html">Publishers Weekly on Harlequin microdramas</a>.</li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@tritney">@tritney</a>’s C-drama romance starter recommendations, all on Netflix: <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/82706180">Pursuit of Jade</a>, <a href="https://www.netflix.com/search?q=Love%20in%20the%20Clouds&jbv=82071208">Love in the Clouds</a>, <a href="https://www.netflix.com/search?q=hidden%20love&jbv=81705641">Hidden Love</a>, <a href="https://www.netflix.com/search?q=The%20First%20Frost&jbv=81956912">The First Frost</a>, and the BL (boys’ love) classic <a href="https://www.netflix.com/search?q=The%20Untamed&jbv=81200228">The Untamed</a>.</li> <li aria-level="1">Tyler's homework assignment: <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/private-arrangements-sherry-thomas/d75d3d10fb127813">Private Arrangements by Sherry Thomas</a>.</li> </ul>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Are you on the vertical-video bandwagon? Or perhaps you’ll be more persuaded by another phenomenon, the C-drama, once you’ve heard @tritney’s take on the Chinese romance boom that has finally hit America. (Of course, she brings her starter-pack picks for anyone who wants to see some of the best eye-acting in action.) Then: Sanjana assigns Tyler Sherry Thomas's Private Arrangements, and Tyler becomes a full historical-romance advocate, one devastating "you breathe, and I'll know it's you" line at a time. The ReelShort phenomenon and Nick Skonberg, vertical-vid star. Plus: Publishers Weekly on Harlequin microdramas. @tritney’s C-drama romance starter recommendations, all on Netflix: Pursuit of Jade, Love in the Clouds, Hidden Love, The First Frost, and the BL (boys’ love) classic The Untamed. Tyler's homework assignment: Private Arrangements by Sherry Thomas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you on the vertical-video bandwagon? Or perhaps you’ll be more persuaded by another phenomenon, the C-drama, once you’ve heard @tritney’s take on the Chinese romance boom that has finally hit America. (Of course, she brings her starter-pack picks for anyone who wants to see some of the best eye-acting in action.) Then: Sanjana assigns Tyler Sherry Thomas's Private Arrangements, and Tyler becomes a full historical-romance advocate, one devastating "you breathe, and I'll know it's you" line at a time. <ul> <li>The <a href="https://www.reelshort.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">ReelShort</a> phenomenon and <a href="https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a69074778/nick-skonberg-tiktok/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nick Skonberg</a>, vertical-vid star. Plus: <a href="https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/100043-harlequin-announces-slew-of-ai-generated-microdramas.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Publishers Weekly on Harlequin microdramas</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@tritney" rel="noopener noreferrer">@tritney</a>’s C-drama romance starter recommendations, all on Netflix: <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/82706180" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pursuit of Jade</a>, <a href="https://www.netflix.com/search?q=Love%20in%20the%20Clouds&amp;jbv=82071208" rel="noopener noreferrer">Love in the Clouds</a>, <a href="https://www.netflix.com/search?q=hidden%20love&amp;jbv=81705641" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hidden Love</a>, <a href="https://www.netflix.com/search?q=The%20First%20Frost&amp;jbv=81956912" rel="noopener noreferrer">The First Frost</a>, and the BL (boys’ love) classic <a href="https://www.netflix.com/search?q=The%20Untamed&amp;jbv=81200228" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Untamed</a>.</li> <li>Tyler's homework assignment: <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/private-arrangements-sherry-thomas/d75d3d10fb127813" rel="noopener noreferrer">Private Arrangements by Sherry Thomas</a>.</li> </ul>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

ReelShort Romance, Tritney on C-Dramas and the Bathtub Loophole, and Sherry Thomas Homework

Ah, we can't wait for you to get to hang with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/upasnabarath/">Upasna Barath</a>! We chat *THINGIES* with the author and playwright—and also discuss her experience writing <a href="https://831stories.com/products/comedic-timing-by-upasna-barath">Comedic Timing</a>, a modern bi-awakening with exceptional dialogue and the most charming friendships. It's the next exceedingly delightful <a href="https://831stories.com/">831 Stories</a> release, out tomorrow! Upasna's Thingies include incense in the mornings (<a href="https://www.upstatestock.com/products/albany-black-spruce-30-piece-incense-cone?srsltid=AfmBOorW4FGKkdUtCPqec3soSk8VaNLDehAzndukLbgNkq4tpyksS7Ds">Upstate Stock's Albany Black Spruce</a>, specifically), scented body oil over perfume (<a href="https://us.nuxe.com/collections/body-oil">Nuxe</a> FTW), a red lip with no makeup ( <a href="https://www.violettefr.com/products/bisou-balm-bonbon-coquelicot?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4rK8BhD7ARIsAFe5LXLXRNmquqR5a6C77gnUxyCQodeMLwWp3o7vJjpTh6gS2AhwxtdHo2AaAkIDEALw_wcB&utm_campaign=gs_br_mixed_core&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_term=violette%20fr%20bisou%20balm&variant=42800645505213"> Violette Bisou Balm</a>—and maybe she'll try <a href="https://iliabeauty.com/products/lip-sketch-hydrating-crayon-lipstick-lip-liner?variant=40816226598992"> Ilia Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon</a>?), <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/speak-italian-the-fine-art-of-the-gesture-bruno-munari/12459387?ean=9780811847742&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4rK8BhD7ARIsAFe5LXIp34RtFvbFwRLvVuey4A3YvfqMADkWrGtm5ZEo1qmIIyfLgHW9lOIaAqSJEALw_wcB"> Italian hand gestures</a>, a <a href="https://www.target.com/p/pure-enrichment-purerelief-with-6-heat-settings-and-auto-shut-off-xxl-extra-wide-heating-pad-20-34-x24-34-charcoal-gray/-/A-78686060#lnk=sametab"> heating pad</a>, meaningful apologies, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/opsin_archive/">Opsin Archive</a> ceramics. Also, onions are approaching A Moment in untraditional formats (as in, on feet?)? Keith Haring helps us define cutie eyes—shoutout to <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1385/9780062698261">Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring by Brad Gooch</a>—and even if you can't make it to Luna Luna, check out <a href="https://lunaluna.com/collections/87-archive?_atid=mxn3EBI5MktuOXqQvyh73fLnInvCI9"> the original posters and merch</a>. What does a meaningful apology look like to you? Share at 833-632-5463, <a href="mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com">podcast@athingortwohq.com</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/athingortwohq/">@athingortwohq</a>, or in <a href="https://links.geneva.com/invite/589b6cbf-729a-46da-93ff-9e9ec0a1309b"> our Geneva</a>. Treat your hair to <a href="https://nutrafol.com/">Nutrafol</a>. Take $10 off your first month's subscription with the code ATHINGORTWO. Launch your store on <a href="https://shopify.com/athingortwo">Shopify</a> and get a $1-a-month trial with our link. YAY. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ah, we can't wait for you to get to hang with Upasna Barath! We chat *THINGIES* with the author and playwright—and also discuss her experience writing Comedic Timing, a modern bi-awakening with exceptional dialogue and the most charming friendships. It's the next exceedingly delightful 831 Stories release, out tomorrow! Upasna's Thingies include incense in the mornings (Upstate Stock's Albany Black Spruce, specifically), scented body oil over perfume (Nuxe FTW), a red lip with no makeup ( Violette Bisou Balm—and maybe she'll try Ilia Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon?), Italian hand gestures, a heating pad, meaningful apologies, and Opsin Archive ceramics. Also, onions are approaching A Moment in untraditional formats (as in, on feet?)? Keith Haring helps us define cutie eyes—shoutout to Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring by Brad Gooch—and even if you can't make it to Luna Luna, check out the original posters and merch. What does a meaningful apology look like to you? Share at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, @athingortwohq, or in our Geneva. Treat your hair to Nutrafol. Take $10 off your first month's subscription with the code ATHINGORTWO. Launch your store on Shopify and get a $1-a-month trial with our link. YAY. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ah, we can't wait for you to get to hang with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/upasnabarath/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Upasna Barath</a>! We chat *THINGIES* with the author and playwright—and also discuss her experience writing <a href="https://831stories.com/products/comedic-timing-by-upasna-barath" rel="noopener noreferrer">Comedic Timing</a>, a modern bi-awakening with exceptional dialogue and the most charming friendships. It's the next exceedingly delightful <a href="https://831stories.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">831 Stories</a> release, out tomorrow! Upasna's Thingies include incense in the mornings (<a href="https://www.upstatestock.com/products/albany-black-spruce-30-piece-incense-cone?srsltid=AfmBOorW4FGKkdUtCPqec3soSk8VaNLDehAzndukLbgNkq4tpyksS7Ds" rel="noopener noreferrer">Upstate Stock's Albany Black Spruce</a>, specifically), scented body oil over perfume (<a href="https://us.nuxe.com/collections/body-oil" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nuxe</a> FTW), a red lip with no makeup ( <a href="https://www.violettefr.com/products/bisou-balm-bonbon-coquelicot?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA4rK8BhD7ARIsAFe5LXLXRNmquqR5a6C77gnUxyCQodeMLwWp3o7vJjpTh6gS2AhwxtdHo2AaAkIDEALw_wcB&amp;utm_campaign=gs_br_mixed_core&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_term=violette%20fr%20bisou%20balm&amp;variant=42800645505213" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Violette Bisou Balm</a>—and maybe she'll try <a href="https://iliabeauty.com/products/lip-sketch-hydrating-crayon-lipstick-lip-liner?variant=40816226598992" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Ilia Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon</a>?), <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/speak-italian-the-fine-art-of-the-gesture-bruno-munari/12459387?ean=9780811847742&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA4rK8BhD7ARIsAFe5LXIp34RtFvbFwRLvVuey4A3YvfqMADkWrGtm5ZEo1qmIIyfLgHW9lOIaAqSJEALw_wcB" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Italian hand gestures</a>, a <a href="https://www.target.com/p/pure-enrichment-purerelief-with-6-heat-settings-and-auto-shut-off-xxl-extra-wide-heating-pad-20-34-x24-34-charcoal-gray/-/A-78686060#lnk=sametab" rel="noopener noreferrer"> heating pad</a>, meaningful apologies, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/opsin_archive/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Opsin Archive</a> ceramics. Also, onions are approaching A Moment in untraditional formats (as in, on feet?)? Keith Haring helps us define cutie eyes—shoutout to <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1385/9780062698261" rel="noopener noreferrer">Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring by Brad Gooch</a>—and even if you can't make it to Luna Luna, check out <a href="https://lunaluna.com/collections/87-archive?_atid=mxn3EBI5MktuOXqQvyh73fLnInvCI9" rel="noopener noreferrer"> the original posters and merch</a>. What does a meaningful apology look like to you? Share at 833-632-5463, <a href="mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@athingortwohq.com</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/athingortwohq/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@athingortwohq</a>, or in <a href="https://links.geneva.com/invite/589b6cbf-729a-46da-93ff-9e9ec0a1309b" rel="noopener noreferrer"> our Geneva</a>. Treat your hair to <a href="https://nutrafol.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nutrafol</a>. Take $10 off your first month's subscription with the code ATHINGORTWO. Launch your store on <a href="https://shopify.com/athingortwo" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shopify</a> and get a $1-a-month trial with our link. YAY. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Incense, Italian Hand Gestures, and Dating with Upasna Barath (the Newest 831 Stories Author!)

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Episode 104: The Best and Brightest of Our Recent 10 Things Picks

Special and amazing guest Joe Holder, aka <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/ochosystem/" target= "_blank">@ochosystem</a>, on how why getting your head right is more important than getting your body tight.

Special and amazing guest Joe Holder, aka @ochosystem, on how why getting your head right is more important than getting your body tight.

Special and amazing guest Joe Holder, aka <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ochosystem/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@ochosystem</a>, on how why getting your head right is more important than getting your body tight.

Episode 103: Joe Holder, Trainer to the Stars (and Claire!), on All Things Exercise

Special and amazing guest Joe Holder, aka <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ochosystem/" target="_blank">@ochosystem</a>, on how why getting your head right is more important than getting your body tight.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Special and amazing guest Joe Holder, aka @ochosystem, on how why getting your head right is more important than getting your body tight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special and amazing guest Joe Holder, aka <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ochosystem/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@ochosystem</a>, on how why getting your head right is more important than getting your body tight.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Episode 102: Vacation Decisions We'd Do Over If We Could

Claire and Erica are back with special guest Fran Tirado!

Claire and Erica are back with special guest Fran Tirado!

Episode 101: We're Back With Someone Whose Writing and Podcasting You Should Be Tracking

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Episode 55: Grace Bonney and Julia Turshen on Their New Books—and Some Hostess Gifts, Too!

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Originally aired on 8.16.15. We chat baby gifts and running an insanely popular lifestyle website with Cup of Jo founder Joanna Goddard.

Episode 15: Ooh, Baby, Baby with special guest Joanna Goddard

A weekly discussion of everything romance&mdash;from the novels and the tropes to the book-to-screen adaptations and, of course, the drama of it all&mdash;with hosts Sanjana Basker and Tyler McCall. Brought to you by the romance publisher 831 Stories.

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A weekly discussion of everything romance—from the novels and the tropes to the book-to-screen adaptations and, of course, the drama of it all—with hosts Sanjana Basker and Tyler McCall. Brought to you by the romance publisher 831 Stories.

A weekly discussion of everything romance—from the novels and the tropes to the book-to-screen adaptations and, of course, the drama of it all—with hosts Sanjana Basker and Tyler McCall. Brought to you by the romance publisher 831 Stories.

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