Join Cass and familiar face Aynsley Broom as they catch up on pop culture events in recent days, and of course get off on tangents and deep dives. They of course talk Bridgerton Season 4, the new version of Frankenstein, and with that, the idea of adaptations as a whole. From Wuthering Heights to Toy Story 5, nothing is off limits (even questioning if Jane Austen ever saw her own hoo-ha)! These two long-time content creators discuss the perils and triumphs of being on social media, the surprising parallels between Instagram posts and Shakespeare, and so much more! Dive back in with these two as they chat about anything and everything!

Join Cass as she deep dives the Bridgerton news from this week, including the first character promo of Benedict Bridgerton and the "Sexiest Man Alive," Jonathan Bailey! She also shares some hints and clues about Season 5 from her super secret and fantastic sources. Hint: they confirmed a big theory for the next season. So make sure to listen to hear all about not only that, but also the personal interactions your hosts had with the Bridgerton cast! At Modern Oli (aka Footman John)'s show in London, they met several of the fantastic cast of their favorite show. This episode is filled with exciting details and close encounters with our favorite stars!

Join Cass and Deb as they break down the last four episodes of Outlander: Blood of My Blood! And of course discuss all the Bridgerton crumbs from this week. Make sure to stay tuned to the very end for an exciting announcement from your hosts that they cannot wait to share! But first, deep dive the Julia Quinn clues, tie-in merchandise hints, and casual photo op surprises from this week. Then join in the main event as Cass and Deb go through the ups and downs of the first season of Blood of My Blood, from romance heroics to virginity tests, and speculate about the future of the series, from Jacobite Risings to more time travel to come. It is a wild ride! Then of course, be the first to know about the big news Cass and Deb have to share...

Dearest Gentle Readers, the Ton is abuzz! Join and Cass and Deb as they deep dive every bit of news from the Bridgerverse this week -- and it was a big week! From the officially released dates for Season 4 to a swoon-worthy staircase promo, as well as BTS from promo shoots and crumbs dropped by Shondaland and Shonda herself, this episode is packed with all you need to know about the upcoming series. They of course talk about some big news in pop culture, including the Taylor Swift documentary and the Red, White & Royal Blue sequel, penned by a friend of the pod! And they analyze every frame and clue to dig into Benophie and S4.

Join Cass as she details some of the biggest news from this week, including a thrilling renewal for The Buccaneers and a bit of news in our Bridgerverse. Then, she answers some of your fabulous fan questions that are sure to warm us up during the last days of Fridgerton. From matching "Showgirl" tracks to Bridgerton characters to deep diving book to show differences, listen to this ep to get your questions answered!

When it rains it pours! In this episode, Cass and Deb discuss their two favorite things: Bridgerton and Taylor Swift. They address the huge leak in the Bridgerton fandom that confirms the release dates of Season 4! Exactly when they predicted, by the way ;) Cass and Deb dissect the imagery on the posters, theorize, and celebrate this amazing news before heading into all about The Life of a Showgirl. Join Cass and Deb as they deep dive every track, from upbeat masterpieces like Opalite to in-depth powerhouses like Eldest Daughter to scandalous bangers like Wood. This is an album, and a podcast, you aren't going to want to miss!

In this episode, Cass and Deb deep dive something totally new and yet extremely familiar: Themselves! They weave through their history with media, from the foundational movies that made them who they are (with direct lines they can draw from their favorite romance as a child to their favorite Bridgerton couple), to the teen shows and franchises that made them, and into their adulthood obsessions that are still with them to this day. Join these two for the surprises, tangents, and delightful digressions of this fun episode all about your hosts and what they love.

A quick note from Cass and Deb: we discuss the Harry Potter franchise in this episode as we want to acknowledge our own history with the IP. We want to make completely clear that we support the trans community unequivocally and do not support any of the damaging rhetoric and actions that have been committed against them.

Cass and Deb dive back into the world of Outlander with three more episodes of Blood of My Blood! Join them as they weave through the complex web of fan theories and prophecies in the Scottish Highlands, as well as reflect on character development and an ever-thickening plot. Get fabulous fun facts, like a casual mention of Dougal's eventual wife, to massive clues about the eventual identity of a certain newborn baby. They share what they loved, what they weren't big fans of, and of course, they don't skip the hard stuff: be aware of some tough content and triggers, including discussion of birth and of sexual assault.

Let's get intimate! Join Cass and Deb as they chat with the incredible Vanessa Coffey, the intimacy coordinator for Outlander (since Season 6), Blood of My Blood, and The Buccaneers. She shares so much about the role and importance of intimacy coordination as well as how she got into the job, then dives deep into the practical and aesthetic concerns on set. From pandemic problems to pregnancy concerns, from who's on top or how to tug someone's hair, and even establishing trust between a fictional parent and child, Vanessa does it all! And she shares with the Rational Romantics all about it. And of course, Cass and Deb discuss some big developments in the Bridgerverse, as well as a massive Taylor Swift update. This is one of the most exciting and fascinating episodes in pod history -- make sure to tune in!

Welcome back to the world of Outlander! Cass and Deb dive into the first three episodes of Blood of My Blood, the prequel series featuring Jamie and Claire's parents. Join them as they weave through the fascinating, time-bending narrative at the beginning of this new, but deeply familiar, series. They explore the incredible casting choices, note fun facts from cameos to locations, and reflect on the story so far, as well as speculate on what's to come. If you're a longtime Sassenach, this is an episode, and a series, for you, full of appreciation for the original while being it's own story. And if you're new to the Outlander Universe, this is a great place to start. The series stands fully on its own, and this podcast will be with you every step of the way to enjoy, deep dive, and theorize!