Write Out Loud

Matt Cassem & Christina Trevaskis

Join hosts Matt and Tina as they discuss all things story, writing, finding your voice, and more! We'll explore writing and storytelling as a general topic, but we will also spend some time dissecting and talking about popular works like our first focus: "Heartstopper!"

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Write Out Loud

Episodes (75)

Monday Romance on Ice: The Compelling Story of 'Heated Rivalry'
Mon Feb 9th Authors and Artists Getting Political - Is it worth it?
Jan 12th The Art of Uncertainty: Crafting Stories for the Modern Audience

Write Out Loud

Feb 16, 2026
26¼ minutes
18 MB

Got something to say? Send us a text! Matt and Christina discuss Rachel Reid’s romance Heated Rivalry and its HBO adaptation, focusing on the rivals-to-lovers relationship between Ilya and Shane, the slow-burn tension, and the mix of tenderness, humor, and emotional devastation. They talk about how the story’s public “hate” is more about competition and concealment—especially tied to Shane’s uncertainty about his sexuality—while Ilya is more self-assured but constrained by his Russian home life and the risk of losing his family if he comes out. They highlight standout acting choices, especially Conn...

Write Out Loud

Romance on Ice: The Compelling Story of 'Heated Rivalry'

Matt Cassem & Christina Trevaskis

00:00 -26:20