The Shelf-Aware Podcast

By Ren and Lizzy Browne

Mixing character analysis, storytelling insights, and plenty of banter, lit-obsessed sisters Ren and Lizzy explore what makes us obsess over our favorite stories—both on the page and on the screen.

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How many episodes does The Shelf-Aware Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.

The Shelf-Aware Podcast episodes:

February 27, 2026 Episode 9 - Q&A with K, Let's Talk
Ren and Lizzy welcome K, Let's Talk to discuss some of the most frequently asked listener questions on Heated Rivalry.
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1h 56min
February 20, 2026 Episode 8 - The Vegas Hotel Room
Ren and Lizzy finally get to talk about Shane’s bottom eyes, Ilya’s chair, the devastation of the Vegas hotel room, and the fact that they didn’t even kiss. They also talk about why opposites attract.
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1h 33min
February 13, 2026 Episode 7 - The Cup
Ren and Lizzy wrap up the Olympics in Heated Rivalry, focusing on Ilya's meeting with Sasha and his pursuit of the cup. They also discuss Shane's chin.
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1h
February 09, 2026 Episode 6 - The Olympics
Ren and Lizzy go to the Olympics in Heated Rivalry, focusing on Ilya and Shane's relationship, Ilya's interaction with his father, and, of course, THE Canada Fleece. They also discuss their obsession with Moulin Rouge.
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1h 18min
January 30, 2026 Episode 5 - The First Time
Ren and Lizzy make it into Episode 2 of Heated Rivalry, focusing on Ilya’s texting game, their first time, and that stairwell kiss. They also once again discuss Shane’s socks.
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1h 11min
January 23, 2026 Episode 4: The Rooftop Kiss
Ren and Lizzy wrap up Episode 1 of Heated Rivalry, focusing on Shane and Ilya's texting, their BFFs, and what exactly went down on that rooftop. They also discuss how they will never record at 10 pm again.
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1h 34min
January 16, 2026 Episode 3: The Unlikely Animal Friends
Ren and Lizzy linger a while longer in Episode 1 of Heated Rivalry, focusing on Shane and Ilya's relationships with their families as well as how they go from 1410 to 1221. They also discuss Shane's search history.

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1h 16min
January 09, 2026 Episode 2: The Hookup
Ren and Lizzy continue diving into Episode 1 of Heated Rivalry, focusing on Shane and Ilya's first hookup, their mindset going into this scene, and how they each walk away from the encounter. They also discuss Ilya being a consent king.

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1h 17min
January 02, 2026 Episode 1: The Meet Cute
Ren and Lizzy start to discuss episode 1 of Heated Rivalry, deep diving on Shane and Ilya's first meeting, the parallels to later in the show, and the early parts of their relationship. They also debate the importance of Shane's socks.
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1h 20min
December 31, 2025 Shelf-Aware Podcast: Trailer
Welcome to the Shelf-Aware podcast! First episode drops on Friday, 1/2 at 12 AM ET where we will be deep diving into episode 1 of Heated Rivalry. Talk to you soon!
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2min

FAQs about The Shelf-Aware Podcast:

How many episodes does The Shelf-Aware Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.