Top 5: Heated Rivalry Podcast

We’re going back to the Louvre because apparently one episode wasn’t enough. For Part 2, we’re counting down five more Shane & Ilya scenes in Heated Rivalry we’d happily frame and hang on a museum wall. We’re talking gorgeous composition, unforgettable lighting, tiny visual details, and the kind of Hollanov moments where you could pause the screen at exactly the right second and get an actual work of art.So grab your museum pass cause we’re curating another Hollanov exhibit.

⚠️ Book spoilers ahead for The Long Game
Your favorite Top 5 countdown is back. We're kicking off a three-part Long Game series with the iconic moments Season 2 cannot skip — Shane's showdown with the commissioner, Ilya, and Shane's parents, and more. We're reading book excerpts and making the case for what has to make it to the screen.

Was Ilya Rozanov ever really subtle when it came to Shane Hollander? We don't think so.This week, we're counting down the Top 5 moments that prove Ilya was completely, utterly, and undeniably down bad for Shane. From lingering looks and emotional support to life-changing decisions, we're breaking down the scenes that had us all saying, "Oh, he's down BAD."Join us as we revisit some of our favorite moments and discuss why Ilya's love for Shane is one of the most compelling parts of their story.

The questions that live rent-free in our minds. Why did Shane go second to Ilya in the MLH draft? When did Svetlana figure out Jane and Shane were the same person? We're digging into the burning questions about Shane and Ilya that we STILL can't let go of. Theories welcome.

Our biggest episode yet. Six months after Episode 4 dropped, we're going all the way in — with special guests from the cast and crew of Heated Rivalry. We deep dive into everything that makes Episode 4 unforgettable, from tuna meltdown, to the iconic club scene, and every moment you've rewatched a hundred times. Insider perspectives, behind-the-scenes insight, and the analysis you've come to expect. This one's special.