The Books: This Winter

It's deep cut season.    Be prepared for strong opinions and very personal views as Indigo hosts the first of three episodes exploring queer life and some of the stand out issues for the queer community. This week, the topic is dating!   Indigo and Luke will get very frank in sharing their thoughts and opinions, please remember that these are the views of the individuals.   Share your own thoughts, experiences and join the conversation on Insta: @aheartstopperpodcast and in the Facebook group.

We're back in the world of Heartstopper for a moment!   Luke and Ellie explore This Winter, the novella set in the middle of the Season 3 timeline. Listen to the discussions and reflections on a very different book from the graphic novels and a peek into Solitaire.   Don't worry, there's more Oseman universe fun to come later down the line!   Do you agree with our views on the books? Get in on the conversation on Insta: @aheartstopperpodcast and on the Facebook group.

Join Luke and Indigo, with additional notes from Ellie, for a full de-brief on season 1 of Young Royals, discussing thoughts and feelings on the series as a whole. The crew will be be sharing their top music picks, villains and surprises of the series, reviewing their favourite moments and much more.   If we've missed any of your top picks, let us know on Insta: @aheartstopperpodcast or on our Facebook group.

Like it or not, it's happening again.   Against our better judgment, and all advice, we have decided to share with you some more of the bits that we absolutely could not include this time from our discussions about series 1 of Young Royals. There will be some disappointingly obscene language choices, stumbles, fumbles, childish behaviour and A LOT of very heavy innuendo. And a book reading. We just hope that this doesn't alter your opinions of us and that you come back for more episodes of You're Not Allowed to Say the 'S' Word. Be warned, this is definitely a blooper collection for ages 15+.   If you feel the need to tell us off for our terrible behaviour, then you can do so on our Facebook group or on Insta: @aheartstopperpodcast

We are taking a look back at the amazing few months that we had rewatching the first season of Young Royals and have put together two bumper collections of our favourite bits. This week, we have chosen some of our favourite moments, be they funny, emotional or reflective, either from, about or inspired by episodes 4 - 6 of Young Royals Season 1. So, settle in and enjoy!   If we have missed any of your best bits, then let us know on Insta: @aheartstopperpodcast or our Facebook group.

We are taking a look back at the amazing few months that we had rewatching the first season of Young Royals and have put together two bumper collections of our favourite bits. This week, we have chosen some of our favourite moments, be they funny, emotional or reflective, either from, about or inspired by episodes 1 - 3 of Young Royals Season 1. So, settle in and enjoy!   If we have missed any of your best bits, then let us know on Insta: @aheartstopperpodcast or our Facebook group.

[CW: language, sexual references]   The end of the beginning   Luke and Indigo (with bonus notes from Ellie) bring Season 1 of Young Royals to a close. The explosive second half of episode 6 brings conversations about judging too soon(?), the many trials and tribulations of living as a queer person and a bonus fashion fix.   Songs for the playlist: Revolution by Elias (again)   As always, if you'd like to join the discussion on Insta or in the Facebook group, buy us a coffee, find our Redbubble merch store or donate to Luke's Just Giving for Switchboard then follow the links at linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast

[CW: language, sexual references]   The beginning of the end... of the beginning.   Luke, Indigo and Ellie are the Yellow and Blue Crew getting into the final episode of Season 1 of Young Royals. The chaos and drama are peak and the conversations follow, touching on topics such as tough choices, the Kardashians and more from Paul and Pauline.   Songs for the playlist: None!   As always, if you'd like to join the discussion on Insta or in the Facebook group, buy us a coffee, find our Redbubble merch store or donate to Luke's Just Giving for Switchboard then follow the links at linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast

[CW: underage drinking, drugs, language, sexual references, grief and loss]   Why isn't it winding down?!   Luke and Ellie are all caught up in the peak drama that is the second half of Episode 5. Everything's kicking off and it's all being discussed, including book ideas, rage rowing and the blame game.   Songs for the playlist: Impatient by Duvchi Samurai Swords (Acoustic Version) by Highasakite   As always, if you'd like to join the discussion on Insta or in the Facebook group, buy us a coffee, find our Redbubble merch store or donate to Luke's Just Giving for Switchboard then follow the links at linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast

[CW: underage drinking, drugs, language, sexual references, grief and loss]   There's so much drama!   Luke, Indigo and Ellie are discussing the first half of the penultimate episode of the first season of Young Royals (and that's easy to say). Expect more conversations about morning breath, interior design and boy stuff and girl stuff.   Songs for the playlist: Sunday by Gina Dirawi   As always, if you'd like to join the discussion on Insta or in the Facebook group, buy us a coffee, find our Redbubble merch store or donate to Luke's Just Giving for Switchboard then follow the links at linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast