Show Notes
Reheat the Rivalry that took the world by storm! Join Cass and "Heated Rivalry Comedy Show" creator Erin Cholakian as they deep dive the first episode of Heated Rivalry. If you are totally obsessed with this series and can't get enough, this is the perfect place to be. Cass and Erin dissect every head tilt, line of dialogue, and symbolic use of mirrors, that make this episode such a brilliant piece of storytelling. And of course, run off on tangents about pets, historical romance, and so much more!
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