by Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis
Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis are chatting all things nerdy pop culture and how fandom factors into adult life. What does being a Twihard look like post the angsty teen years? What books, tv, and movies are we all obsessing over now? How does fandom infiltrate our love lives? They’re covering all that sh*t and more in their podcast Those Forking Fangirls! New episodes every Friday! If their names sound familiar, you might have seen them over the years on YouTube as PolandbananasBooks and Tashapolis! Christine is now an author, and Natasha runs a talent agency.
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April 18, 2025
<div>Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re laying out the guide to gateway books ! We all have friends we want to convert into reader girlies, and ALL IT TAKES is recommending the right book. They’re here to help!! Plus they chat Survivor, Robert Pattison, Lady Gaga’s Coachella performance, Twilight, and more.<br> <br> Main discussion starts at:<br> <br> Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. (Starts at 41:00 )<br> <br> Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: <a href="http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls">http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls</a> <br> <br> Follow the visual show on our Youtube: <a href="http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls">http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls</a> <br> <br> <br> Come to Romance Con September 5-6, 2025! Use code FANGIRL to get 15% off your tickets: <a href="https://www.romance-con.com/">https://www.romance-con.com/</a><br> <br> Get Christine’s new novel Attached at the Hip: <a href="https://a.co/d/grmPeVy">https://a.co/d/grmPeVy</a> <br> <br> <br> Add Attached at the Hip on Goodreads: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195790639-attached-at-the-hip">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195790639-attached-at-the-hip</a><br> <br> <br> Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS <a href="https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all">https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all</a><br> <br> <br> Website: <a href="https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/">https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/</a> <br> <br> Email us feedback: [email protected] <br> <br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/">https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/</a><br> <br> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod">https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod</a> <br> <br> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls">https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls</a><br> <br> <br> <br> ****<br> In this episode, Christine and Natasha dive into various topics related to nerdy fandoms, including how to encourage non-readers to pick up books, the latest casting news for Pride and Prejudice, updates on Australian Survivor, and the potential of Robert Pattinson joining the Dune franchise. They also discuss Lady Gaga's emotional Coachella performance, the announcement of a Twilight concert, and the upcoming RomanceCon event, along with exciting news about a new Lion King land at Disneyland Paris. The hosts discuss the concept of gateway books and how they can serve as an entry point for new readers. They explore various recommendations tailored to different audiences, emphasizing the importance of understanding the reader's preferences and background. The discussion also touches on the cultural impact of popular books like Twilight and the significance of reviews and recommendations in the reading community. They discuss the nuances of recommending books across genres, particularly how to appeal to different audiences, including young readers and men. Their insights provide a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to dive deeper into the world of books.</div>
April 11, 2025
<div>Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re chatting about the male loneliness epidemic - from the POV of two single millennial women, so fair warning it does transform into more of a dating vent session. Plus they chat the prospective Sunrise on the Reaping chat, Spiderman 4, the Minecraft movie, the White Lotus, the Verity movie, the Regretting You adaptation and more. <br> <br> Main discussion starts at: 34:37<br> <br> <strong>Today in Fangirl Tea Time</strong>: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. (Starts at 1:25:57)<br> <br> <br> Support the pod by joining <strong>the Forking Fangirls Patreon community</strong>: <a href="http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls">http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls</a> <br> <br> <br> Follow <strong>the visual show</strong> on our Youtube: <a href="http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls">http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls</a> <br> <br> <br> Come to Romance Con September 5-6, 2025! Use code FANGIRL to get 15% off your tickets: <a href="https://www.romance-con.com/">https://www.romance-con.com/</a><br> <br> <br> <strong>Get </strong>Christine’s new novel <strong>Attached at the Hip</strong>: <a href="https://a.co/d/grmPeVy">https://a.co/d/grmPeVy</a> <br> <br> <br> <br> <strong>Add </strong>Attached at the Hip on <strong>Goodreads</strong>: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195790639-attached-at-the-hip">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195790639-attached-at-the-hip</a><br> <br> <br> Check out the <strong>Selkie </strong>Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS <a href="https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all">https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all</a><br> <br> <br> Website: <a href="https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/">https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/</a> <br> <br> <br> Email us feedback: [email protected] <br> <br> <br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/">https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/</a><br> <br> <br> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod">https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod</a> <br> <br> <br> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls">https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls<br> </a><br> <br> </div>
April 4, 2025
<div>Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re chatting about which Fictional Characters match their personality, using the Enneagram type with expert and former Booktuber Maureen Keavy! They’re also chatting Avenger Doomsday castings, Wicked for Good, Sunrise on the Reaping, and more! <strong>Take the Enneagram Test:</strong> <a href="https://enneagramuniverse.com/">https://enneagramuniverse.com/<br> </a><br> Main discussion starts at: 27:00<br> <br> <strong>Today in Fangirl Tea Time</strong>: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades.<br> <br> Support the pod by joining <strong>the Forking Fangirls Patreon community</strong>: <a href="http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls">http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls</a> <br> <br> <br> Follow <strong>the visual show</strong> on our Youtube: <a href="http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls">http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls</a> <br> <br> <br> Find Maureen on the interwebs:<br> <br> Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maureenkeavy/">https://www.instagram.com/maureenkeavy/<br> </a><br> Youtube | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/maureenkeavy">https://www.youtube.com/maureenkeavy</a> <br> <br> <br> Come to Romance Con September 5-6, 2025! Use code FANGIRL to get 15% off your tickets: <a href="https://www.romance-con.com/">https://www.romance-con.com/</a><br> <br> <br> <strong>Get </strong>Christine’s new novel <strong>Attached at the Hip</strong>: <a href="https://a.co/d/grmPeVy">https://a.co/d/grmPeVy</a> <br> <br> <br> <br> <strong>Add </strong>Attached at the Hip on <strong>Goodreads</strong>: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195790639-attached-at-the-hip">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195790639-attached-at-the-hip</a><br> <br> <br> <br> Check out the <strong>Selkie </strong>Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS <a href="https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all">https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all<br> </a><br> <br> <br> Website: <a href="https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/">https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/</a> <br> <br> <br> Email us feedback: [email protected] <br> <br> <br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/">https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/</a><br> <br> <br> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod">https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod</a> <br> <br> <br> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls">https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls<br> </a><br> </div>
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