For this week’s episode, we are talking about the Canadian sensation, Heated Rivalry! Lena is joined by Johan Clarke to go on a deep dive about the sensual kisses between Shane and Ilya, and Scott and Kip. This hockey romance starring Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams took the world by storm, and we dissect what made the series so special.

Johan shares a touching personal story about their best AND first kiss. The two wax nostalgic about the music video for “All the Things She Said” by T.A.T.U. despite the pop duo’s complicated legacy of queerbaiting. Stick around to hear about a real kiss in women’s soccer.

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Relevant Links:

All the Things She Said Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mGBaXPlri8

Shane & Ilya First Kiss (Ep 1): https://youtu.be/ADi1iextoUM?t=55

Scott & Kip (Ep 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHUVCDqhE4Q

Kelly O’Hara Soccer Kiss: https://prosoccerwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/uswnt/2025/01/03/uswnt-defender-ohara-world-cup-kiss-with-girlfriend/77432749007/

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