This is Mia's show and she'll talk about hot ice-hockey players if she wants to. Welcome to our second subscriber episode of 2026, the one where Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Em Vernem try not to squee while talking about Heated Rivalry. Why do women love this show so much? Are the stars actually dating each other? And what is Em's theory about why sometimes it's just easier to watch a show without women.
Also, The End Of An Era documentary. Mia has notes for the director, Holly has notes for Taylor Swift's mum and Em wishes she knew less about how much the Era dancers get paid. Enjoy.
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