In this bonus episode of Rated T&T, we’re diving into one of our favorite fandom conversations, tropes. From TV and movies to fanfiction, we’re sharing our top three tropes that never fail to pull us in, emotionally wreck us, or have us hitting play immediately.

We talk about why these tropes work, the stories that made us fall in love with them, and how fandom continues to reinvent them in ways canon sometimes never could. Expect nostalgia, chaotic honesty, and plenty of moments where we realize we might have a very specific type of emotional damage.

If you love slow burns, found family, enemies-to-lovers tension, or the tropes that live rent free in your mind, this episode is definitely for you.

Grab your favorite trope and press play, we’re heading back into fandom chaos.

#fandom #fanfic #fanfiction #ao3 #archiveofourown #fantheories #tvtropes #podcast

In this episode of Rated T&T,, with no stranger to the show, Alex, we dive into Interview with the Vampire and unpack the love, loneliness, and emotional chaos that make this series so unforgettable. From Louis and Lestat’s devastating dynamic to Claudia’s tragic search for belonging and Armand’s quiet intensity, we explore how the show blends romance, horror, and memory into something deeply haunting.We talk toxic love, unreliable narration, found family, and why this story lingers long after the credits roll.Grab your coffin and your regrets, we’re heading back to New Orleans (and Paris)!#iwtv #interviewwiththevampire #louisdepointedulac #lestat #lestatdelioncourt #thevampirelestat #amc #annerice

Grey’s Anatomy is more than a medical drama. It is heartbreak, found family, messy relationships, and emotional trauma wrapped in scrubs and hospital hallways.In this episode of Rated T&T, we revisit the show that defined a generation. From iconic early seasons to the character exits that devastated us, we unpack the relationships, storylines, and moments that made Grey’s unforgettable and keep us coming back.Whether you are here for MerDer, the found family, the trauma episodes, or the music that still lives rent free in our heads, this conversation is for you.Grey Sloan Memorial may not be the safest hospital, but it remains one of the most emotionally impactful spaces on television.Grab your ferry boat scrub cap and meet us at Grey Sloan Memorial.#greysanatomy #privatepractice #meredithgrey #derekshepherd #christinayang #marksloan #ericdane #shondarhimes #greysabc

This episode is unstructured. Unfiltered. And slightly unhinged.We abandoned our normal segments, poured the drinks, and just started yapping!In this chaotic fandom spiral, we dive into:• Buddie canon discourse from 9-1-1• The Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Wicked press run• Insane fandom politics and takes• Heated Rivalry taking over the internet• The Club 90s Heated Rivalry party experience• And several hot takes we probably should have kept to ourselvesThis is less a recap and more a group chat with microphones.If you love pop culture, fandom debates, and messy but thoughtful commentary, this one’s for you.Subscribe for more weekly conversations about TV, movies, and the culture surrounding them.#heatedrivalry #shanehollander #ilyarozanov #connorstorrie #hudsonwilliams #911onabc #buddie #evanbuckley #eddiediaz #cynthiaerivo #arianagrande #fandom #hottakes #podcast #podcastshow

We’re back with another round of two takes to top threes. Each month, we choose a new theme and count down our personal top three picks, and this time we’re diving into the supernatural TV show genre.From iconic lore to unhinged plotlines and characters that had us fully possessed, we break down the supernatural shows that shaped our tastes and still live rent free in our heads. Expect strong opinions, friendly debate, and plenty of passion for the shows that made monsters, magic, and mayhem feel like home.Whether you love rankings, enjoy a little chaos, or just want to hear two people passionately defend their favorites, this one’s for you.Grab your list and let’s get into our top three supernatural shows!#supernaturalshows #sense8 #charmed #charmedforever #heroes #gameofthrones #teenwolf #shadowhunters #thevampirediares

In this episode, we dive into the first two episodes of His & Hers and unpack our first impressions. From the central mystery to the shifting perspectives, these opening episodes set a tense, intriguing tone and immediately raise questions about truth, power, and who gets to tell the story.We talk about what’s working so far, the performances that stood out, and the details that already feel important going forward. We also get into the pacing, the emotional undercurrents, and whether the show has done enough to hook us early on.So settle in, because this one is already asking us to read between the lines. We'll see you in Dahlonega, GA! #hisandhers #hisandhersnetflix #netflixseries #tessathompson #jonbernthal #pabloschreiber

In this episode, we dive back into the world of The Twilight Saga and unpack why this franchise still has such a grip on pop culture. From sparkling vampires and eternal love triangles to genuinely unhinged choices that somehow work, we talk about what Twilight meant then and why people are still talking about it now.We get into the characters, the vibes, the chaos, and the cultural impact of the saga, including what aged well, what absolutely did not, and why Twilight remains such a fascinating snapshot of its era. Love it, hate it, or love to hate it, this series changed the game in ways we can’t ignore.So grab your favorite comfort blanket, cue up the blue filter, and we'll meet you in Forks, Washington!#twilight #twilightsaga #bellaswan #edwardcullen #jacobblack #renesmee #twilightnewmoon #twilightbreakingdawn #twilighteclipse #stephaniemeyer

In this episode, we wrap up our Heated Rivalry deep dive journey with Alex and Tress by diving into episodes 5 and 6, where everything comes to a head and the emotional stakes are higher than ever. These final episodes bring the tension, the payoff, and the moments that had us fully spiraling and on the edge of our seats!We talk about where Shane and Ilya end up, the choices that define them, and how these episodes reframe so much of what came before. From big emotional beats to the quieter moments that hit just as hard, we break down what worked, what surprised us, and why this story has stuck with us.So lock in, get comfortable, and we'll meet you at the cottage!#heatedrivalry #ilyarozanov #shanehollander #connorstorrie #roselandry #svetlanavetrova #hudsonwilliams #rachelreid #jacobtierney

In this episode, we dive into episodes 3 and 4 of Heated Rivalry, where the tension deepens and a hot new bombshell (couple) enters the villa! These episodes gave us some of our favorite moments so far and we discuss them all!We talk about character shifts, Scott & Kip, the long awaited tuna melt and club scenes, and the subtle ways these episodes start to change how we understand Shane and Ilya individually and together.So lock in, grab your blueberry smoothie (extra banana) and tuna melt (if that's your thing) and let's get into it!#heatedrivalry #scotthunter #kipgrady #ilyarozanov #shanehollander #roselandry #allthethingsshesaid #hollanov

In this episode, along with our first ever guests, Alexandria and Tress, we break down the first two episodes of Heated Rivalry and why/how we immediately lost our minds! From barely concealed tension to looks that should be illegal on television, we get into what’s working, what’s already ruining our lives, and why this story has us hooked after only two episodes.So grab your emotional support ginger ale, settle in, and join us as we officially enter the Heated Rivalry spiral. It’s only just begun!#heatedrivalry #connorstorrie #hudsonwilliams #heatedrivalrytvshow #rachelreid