Heated Rivalry Keeps Heating Up, Plus a New Queer Women Version?

About this episode

The episode explores the cultural phenomenon of 'Heated Rivalry' and discusses the potential for a queer women version with the new show 'Slow Pitch'.

This week, Paulina, Claire, and QP dive further into the cultural phenomenon of "Heated Rivalry," exploring its impact on audiences worldwide, with unlikely public figures in the hockey world weighing in. Plus, are queer women getting their own Heated Rivalry? The Bits discuss the new show, "Slow Pitch", coming to Crave and whether we foresee the same success.

People in this episode

Hosts: Paulina, Claire, QP

Topics covered

• Heated Rivalry
• queer representation
• hockey culture
• media impact
• new shows

Keywords

• Heated Rivalry
• Slow Pitch
• queer women
• hockey
• cultural phenomenon
• media impact

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Crave

Books & works: Heated Rivalry, Slow Pitch

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