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Iron Flame | Our MUST Yap Moments

Chaotic besties Amanda and Antonia prepare for the upcoming release of Threshing Day by re-reading the entire Empyrean so far. This week we are recapping our top 5 moments from Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros, and let's just say our lists do not match, and we're both judging each other for the placement of 'my house, my chair, my woman'. Quick note, we will swear throughout and although this episode is focussing on Iron Flame we will spoil all the way from Fourth Wing to the end of Onyx Storm so listener beware. Chapters 00:00 Intro - Iron Flame - MUST Yap Moments 02:11 We can't get enough of sassy Andarna 08:58 Xaden's in his letter writing era 16:51 What are we missing from the Venin origin story 24:14 Fated mates or nah? 34:57 Xaden would do anything for love, even that 44:56 Are we the Dain Aetos fanclub now? 55:59 Liam's alive truthers unite 01:07:27 The whole Sorrengail line is suspicious 01:21:52 Who isn't crying over Lilith's sacrifice 01:36:44 Andarna the dragon slayer 01:45:07 Xaden's villain era begins 01:53:40 Threshing Day wishlist Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@YapIslandPodInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessedArtwork by: @amandaisobsessed

Fourth Wing | Our MUST Yap Moments

Join Amanda and Antonia as we talk all about Fourth Wing. In this episode we are covering our top 5 moments. These willbe the parts of the book we can’t wait to talk about! Expect to hear Antonia gushing over Xaden Riorson (finally her time has come),some disdain towards Dain (or a lot) and a lot of big feelings about our protector Liam. If you also can’t stop thinking about Fourth Wing, we’d love for you to join us! Quick note, we will swear throughout. 00:00 Intro - Fourth Wing Our Top 5 Moments 04:51 Violet and Xaden's Mind to Mind talks 19:54 Violet, Jack Barlowe and Dragons 49:57 Threshing Day 59:33 You are all dead! 01:29:28 Liam's Death 01:44:07 The Reunification Night Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

The Knight And The Moth Pt 2 | The Gods & Sybil… our power woman

Chaotic besties Antonia and Amanda dive deep into RachelGillig's gorgeous world of The Knight And The Moth. In this episode we cover the Omens challenges, the spritesand how they might be sentient, and all about our power woman Sybil defeatingthe Abbess. Quick note, we will swear throughout. 00:00 Introduction to The Night in the Moth Part 2 01:48 The diviners are missing and Sybil is on a mission tofind them 06:26 The Abbess, her powers and the magical objects 13:25 Sybil's unusual strength 15:36 The Harried Scribe Challenge 20:15 Sybil taking up the mantle 25:37 The Sprites and the magic 28:22 The Oarsman Challenge 30:01 Are the Sprites sentient? 34:00 Sybil's training 35:43 The Mystery of the Spring 37:49 Sybil and the Oarsman's fight 44:49 Benji's true colours start showing up 47:20 Bartholomew's perspective 50:14 The Heartsore Weaver 55:45 All the lies about the Birke 01:04:32 The Aishling battle Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

The Knight And The Moth Pt 1 | Bartholomew... you deserved better!

Chaotic besties Antonia and Amanda dive deep into Rachel Gillig's gorgeous world of The Knight And The Moth. We gush over the wildly unique and extremely clever magic system, obsess about our consent king, Rory Myndacious and cheer on our absolute Queen, Sybil Delling as she breaks free of her gold star kid urges. Quick heads up... spoilers and swearing abound! Chapters 00:27 The Knight And The Moth - Intro 03:06 First Impressions 08:23 We should have paid attention to the prologue 14:09 Is this world actually too close to home? 18:19 Is the stone or the spring corrupted? 19:32 We need answers! 20:14 Rachel Gillig building the perfect package 22:28 Sybil's Journey 25:04 Control and Religion 26:45 The Power of Perception 29:35 The Impact of Fear 32:55 The Weaver 35:49 Rory's and Sybil 38:55 Rory Myndacious King of Consent 44:09 Benji - Master Manipulator 48:28 Rory Myndacious You Are Besotted 51:13 We're All A Little Bit Afraid of Love 54:00 Bartholomew: the old man trapped in childhood too long 55:23 The Abess Is Some Piece of Work! 58:44 Bella Swan, is that you? 01:10:41 We have to stan a girl squad Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod ⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

The Love Hypothesis - Deep Dive - Part 2

Join Amanda and Antonia as we deep dive The Love Hypothesisby Ali Hazelwood. We are covering the book in two parts and this week expectto hear everything about the conference, the one bed in the hotel and Tom andthe payback. If you also fell in love with this love story, we’d love for youto join us! Quick note, we will swear throughout. 00:00 The Love Hypothesis - Part 2 Intro 01:45 Olive Left With No Room To Book 08:13 Late Snacks and Confessions 16:01 The Conference 31:41 The Best Long Night 47:35 The Breakup 52:45 Tom Finally Gets Some Payback 59:01 The One All Along Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

The Love Hypothesis - Deep Dive - Part 1

Join Amanda and Antonia as we deep dive The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood. This coverage will be split into two parts where we will be covering the whole book. In this episode, we are gushing over Olive and Adam’s love story, Anh the chaos demon, and Tom the walking red flag. If you also fell in love with this love story, we’d love for you to join us! Quick note, we will swear throughout. Chapters 00:00 The Love Hypothesis - Part 1 Intro 01:20 First Impressions 04:04 The Meet Cute 14:58 Anh - The chaos demon 17:50 Adam - The best Grumpy x Sunshine 20:46 Fake dating starts 24:17 Adam - Nice vs Kind 29:27 Olive and Adam - why they aren’t problematic 41:19 Nothing happens without Anh 43:18 The unnecessary message 50:17 Olive - The amazing woman she is 53:23 We love a good cliché 55:16 Tom - The subtle red flags Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

Heated Rivalry - Book vs Show - Episode 6: Ch 23 to Epilogue

Join Antonia and Amanda as we deep dive Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid. In this episode, we yap all things chapters 23 to the epilogue. We're focusing on the story as a continuation of our TV coverage and if you are just obsessed with the cottage as we are, we'd love to have you join us as we gush over Shane, Ilya and the Stupid Canadian Wolf Bird Quick note, we will swear throughout. Chapters 00:00 Heated Rivalry - Book vs Show Episode 6 Intro 03:14 Chapter 23 - Ilya arrives at Shanes Cottage 32:34 Chapter 24 - You can't do math? 44:04 Chapter 25 - Hayden calls and Ilya plays games 56:00 Chapter 26 - David crashes the party 01:12:33 Chapter 27 - Vodka at the cottage and joke proposals 01:19:30 Epilogue - Ilya opens up at the charity launch Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

Heated Rivalry - Book VS TV Show - Episode 5 : Ch 15 to 22

Join Antonia and Amanda as we deep dive Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid. In this episode, we yap all things chapters 15 to 22, starting with Shane and Rose's breakup and finishing with the Iconic "I'm coming to the cottage". We're focusing on the story as a continuation of our TV coverage, and if you love Ilya and Shane as much as we do, we'd love to have you along for the ride. Quick note, we will swear throughout. Chapters 00:00 Yap Island Intro 01:44 Heated Rivalry Book vs TV Show - First Impressions 05:05 Chapter 15 - Shane and Rose's break up 10:21 Chapter 15 - Ilya can't stop thinking of Shane 14:06 Chapter 16 - Tampa 26:20 Chapter 17 - The room 1217 38:04 Chapter 18 - Shane and Ilya are finally friends 40:46 Chapter 18 - Ilya's family expectations 46:04 Chapter 18 - Ilya's Dad dies 01:00:39 Chapter 20 - The Skype call 01:14:26 Chapter 21 - Shane gets hit 01:21:28 Chapter 22 - I'm coming to the Cottage Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @amandaisobsessed and @antoniaisthedrama Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

Heated Rivalry - Book VS TV Show - Episode 4 : Ch 12 to 14

Join Antonia and Amanda as we deep dive Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid. In this episode, we yap all things chapters 12 to 14, the beloved "Tuna meltdown" and "All the things she said". We're focusing on the story as a continuation of our TV coverage, and if you love Ilya and Shane as much as we do, we'd love to have you along for the ride. Quick note, we will swear throughout. Chapters 00:00 Heated Rivalry Book vs TV Show - Deep Dive - Intro 01:31 Book VS TV Show - First Impressions 07:39 Chapter 12 - Ilya - "Hate is my armor" 11:07 Chapter 12 - Hayden being Hayden 18:16 Chapter 13 - Tuna meltdown 42:16 Chapter 14 - Meeting Rose 47:59 Chapter 14 - The Club 54:44 Chapter 14 - Ilya can't run away from his feelings 57:18 Standout Moments Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

Heated Rivalry - Book vs Show - Episode 2: Ch 9 to 11

Join Antonia and Amanda as we deep dive Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid. In this episode, we yap all things chapters 9 to 11 (plus the Vegas Remix). We're focusing on the story as a continuation of our TV coverage, and if you love Ilya and Shane as much as we do, we'd love to have you along for the ride. Quick note, we will swear throughout. Chapters 00:00 Heated Rivalry Book Deep Dive - Intro 01:37 Heated Rivalry Book vs TV Show - First Impressions 02:46 Chapter Nine - Kind Ilya hits again 09:06 Shane's relationships 10:12 Chapter Nine - Shane external pressure 13:10 Chapter Nine - Delusional Shane is a joy 15:44 Chapter Nine - Relationship progression 17:43 Chapter Ten - The Olympics start and Scott is Blonde 21:10 Chapter Ten - Shane's realisation about the dangers in Russia 23:21 Chapter Ten - The Gala 29:04 Chapter Ten - Shane trying to talk to Ilya 33:40 Chapter Eleven - Boston wins the cup 36:57 Chapter Eleven - More hookups 39:04 Chapter Eleven - The Las Vegas Awards 49:03 Chapter Eleven - The Bathroom scene 52:12 Chapter Eleven - The Penthouse Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

Heated Rivalry - Book vs Show - Episode 1: Ch 1 to 8 | Yap Island

Join Antonia and Amanda as we deep dive Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid. In this episode, we yap all things chapters 1 to 8 (plus the prologue). We're focusing on the story as a continuation of our TV coverage, and if you love Ilya and Shane as much as we do, we'd love to have you along for the ride. Quick note, we will swear throughout. Chapters 00:00 Heated Rivalry Book Deep Dive - Intro 02:03 Heated Rivalry Book vs TV Show 10:36 Straight into the spice 17:48 Chapter One - a lighter clicks in Saskatchewan 29:04 Chapter Two - see you at the draft 37:21 Chapter Three - Ilyas isolation 42:22 Chapter Four - Shane looks pretty 57:13 Chapter Five - I said 50 goals 01:08:28 Chapter Six - First Ever All Stars 01:20:01 Chapter Seven - Shane's first time 01:26:43 Chapter Eight - a rooftop in Vegas Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

Get A Life, Chloe Brown: Ch 15-23

Join Antonia and Amanda as we deep dive Get A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert. In this episode, we yap all things chapters 15-23 (plus the epilogue). So, if you loved Chloe and Red's story as much as we did, we would love for you to join us. *Content warning, this episode does cover Red's experience of domestic violence so if you want to skip this episode, we completely understand. We've also added some links in the notes below to some resources which may be able to help if you are experiencing domestic violence or are worried about someone you know. Quick note, we will swear throughout. Chapters 00:00 Get A Life Chloe Brown - Deep Dive - Intro 02:29 Red goes to therapy and they both go camping 10:53 We love Chloes boundaries 19:36 Chloe and Red get to camping 24:46 Red opens up about his past relationship 33:41 Chloe and Red are in love but sisters are gonna sister 39:25 Breaking up and breaking our hearts 48:02 Project get Chloe back begins 54:38 Can Gigi be our Gran? 59:07 Reunited and it feels so good 01:05:32 Quick Fire Faves Resources https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/law-and-courts/gender-violence1/help-for-domestic-abuse-s/ - Citizens Advice Scotland (with links to other UK countries) https://nomoredirectory.org/ - Global help directory https://www.findingfreedom.org.uk/understanding-abuse/i-am-worried-about-someone-else/ - advice on how to help someone you suspect is dealing with domestic violence - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/ - UK NHS advice Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

Get A Life, Chloe Brown: Ch 1-14

Join Amanda and Antonia as we deep dive Get A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert. In this epsiode we mostly cover chapters 1-14 but we have read the whole book and will talk about later events in passing. So, if you love Chloe and Red as much as we do (especially the late night step sesh iykyk) we would love for you to join us. Quick note, we will swear throughout. 00:00 Get a Life, Chloe Brown - Intro 01:33 Why we love Chloe Brown 06:38 Annoyance at first sight 14:05 Chloe Brown or Katniss Everdeen 17:06 Chloe takes a ride on Red's motorbike 22:54 We love a flirty email exchange 30:24 Chloe shows Red her list 38:44 Nightclub fails and gallery confessions 47:52 Chloe admits to peeping 01:00:01 Spiciness on the steps 01:05:14 No-one wants to be heartbroken 01:14:07 Quickfire faves Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

Heated Rivalry Episode 6: The Cottage

Join Antonia and Amanda as we dive deep into our feels over episode 6 of Heated Rivalry... The Cottage. We cover everything from Scott's MVP speech to pasta wiggles with Shane's parents and end up unabashedly joyful when our favourite MMC's drive off into the sunset. We do sprinkle in a few book references and we swear (a lot!). Chapters 00:00 Heated Rivalry Episode 6 - The Cottage - Intro 00:43 Scott gets MVP 04:29 Shane collects Ilya from the airport 11:37 Ilya and Shane agree to be honest 20:14 Shane can't do math 32:26 Stupid Canadian Wolfbirds and deep conversations 41:47 Hayden calls and deals are struck 59:58 Ilya could definitely not marry Svetlana 01:22:19 Ilya is lost in the sauce 01:26:29 Gimme kiss 01:32:48 David appears in the kitchen 01:42:00 Lovers is not gross 01:53:24 Shane and Yuna make us cry 02:00:29 Pasta wiggles and great parents Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

Heated Rivalry Episode 5: I'll Believe In Anything

Join Amanda and Antonia as we dive deep into our feels over episode 5 of Heated Rivalry... I'll Believe In Anything. We cover everything from devastation to elation, finally landing on hope for the cottage to come. We do sprinkle in a few book references and we swear (a lot!) Chapters 00:00 Heated Rivalry Episode 5 - I'll Believe In Anything Intro 00:58 Shane and Rose have dinner 05:18 Book Svetlana vs Show Svetlana 07:29 Tampa Florida 2017 - The All Star Game 26:11 Room 1217 in Tampa 43:26 The funeral in Russia 57:08 The tunnel monologue 01:06:00 Shane goes down 01:13:16 Ilya visits Shane in the hospital 01:18:42 I'll believe in anything 01:28:41 Quick Fire Faves Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

Heated Rivalry Ep 4: Rose

Join Antonia and Amanda as we dive deep into our feels over Episode 4 of Heated Rivalry... Rose. We get elated over 'ginger ale cold enough', heartbroken over the tuna meltdown and hot under the collar for cowboy Shane. This episode goes hard! We do sprinkle in a few book references including one for The Long Game which I (Amanda) mistakenly call book 2 because it is book 2 for Hollanov, sorry! Chapters 00:00 Heated Rivalry - Episode 4 - Intro 00:47 Setting the stage 04:05 The miscommunication masterclass 07:47 Ilya's inner turmoil 11:48 The Aquarium with Hayden 17:09 Has Svetlana cracked the case? 20:56 Shane Hollander is funny 24:49 Shane in Boston 27:52 Cowboy Shane 34:10 Tuna Meltdowns 01:01:03 Tennis and Swedish princesses 01:05:40 Rose Landry 01:17:06 All the things they haven't said 01:25:21 Quick fire faves Website: https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @amandaisobsessed and @antoniaisthedrama Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

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Heated Rivalry Ep 3: Hunter

Join Amanda and Antonia as we deep dive all things Heated Rivalry Episode 3, Hunter. We may argue over Scott's intentions but we both agree Kip's dad is heaven sent. We might spoil all the way to episode 6 and we do sprinkle in a few book references but never past the Heated Rivalry portion of the Game Changers series. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Scott and Kip's 'meet cute' 08:03 Scott Hunter has no game 18:09 Shane and Ilya's cameo 24:49 Scott and Kip's power dynamic 32:56 Skip's first hook up 37:51 Scott's daft proposal 46:35 Kip's empty suit 46:50 Elena is the goat 55:34 We stan Kip's dad 57:58 Quick fire faves Website: https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

Heated Rivalry Ep 2: Olympians

Join Antonia and Amanda as we yap all things Heated Rivalry Episode 2, Olympians and get a little bit defensive over Ilya Rozanovs bruised heart. We may spoile all the way to episode 6 and we do sprinkle in some book references but never past this book in the series. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:58 Legs akimbo at the Louvre 05:03 Russians Do Not Blush 07:47 Poor Choices and Consequences 09:44 We meeesed you 12:36 Forehead Kisses and Stairwell Lingering 15:28 Navigating Cultural Differences 18:27 Worthy of Love 21:27 bursting the Bubble 26:17 Ice Cream in Russian Winter 28:18 Miscommunication and Misery 34:56 Nice vs Kind 37:32 Svetlana is an Angel 45:48 Selfies and Shane's POV 49:28 Bathrooms and Breakdowns 01:02:21 Penthouse Power Dynamics 01:21:59 We Didn't Even Kiss 01:25:58 Quick Fire Faves Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/⁠ Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@YapIslandPod Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by @amandaisobsessed and @antoniaisthedrama Artwork by @amandaisobsessed #heatedrivalry #shanehollander #ilyarozanov #hollanov #romancepodcast

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Heated Rivalry Ep 1: Rookies

Join Amanda and Antonia as we yap all things Heated Rivalry Episode 1, Rookies. We may spoil all the way to episode 6 and we do sprinkle in a few book references but never past this book in the series. Chapters 00:00 Introduction - Heated Rivalry Ep 1 03:31 Lighter clicking 25:56 Looking Pretty 01:03:47 Scott Hunter is Right Next Door 01:16:00 Crying in Vegas 01:25:41 Fave Moments Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by @amandaisobsessed #heatedrivalry #shanehollander #ilyarozanov #hollanov #romancepodcast

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