Believe in Anything: A Heated Rivalry Podcast

16. Katie (rivals4areason)

We had the privilege of speaking with Katie [https://www.threads.com/@katieliestman], the founder of Rivals For A Reason [https://www.threads.com/@rivals4areason], this week. What started as a few Heated Rivalry-inspired bracelets has grown into a global fundraising project that has raised nearly $50,000 for charity. We talk about how the project came to be, the incredible volunteers behind R4AR, and how this fandom continues to show up in extraordinary ways. Thanks for listening!

15. Farrah (ohheyfarrah)

This week, we spoke with Farrah [https://www.threads.com/@ohheyfarrah], the creator of the "Release the Fleece" [https://www.change.org/p/make-the-heated-rivalry-fleece-official-team-canada-merch?utm_medium=custom_url&utm_source=share_petition&recruited_by_id=7f6df620-e6b4-11f0-8549-b7b7eb999624] campaign. This fan-led petition became one of the catalysts behind fans being able to preorder the official Heated Rivalry Canadian fleece. We talked about the journey leading up to last week's preorder, the incredible community support behind the campaign, and why it was always about more than just a fleece.

14. Xio (xioaxelrod)

This week's episode features best-selling author Xio Axelrod [https://www.instagram.com/xioaxelrod/] aka "Philly's #1 Loon". We talk about how fandom is community, Heated Rivalry and SKAM parallels, and why Rachel Reid is basically living the dream. P.S. Xio is hosting LoonCon, a community event and fundraiser, on June 7th in Philly. Get your tickets here [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/xio-axelrod/looncon-summer-2026]!

13.5: Harrison (hbrowne24)

It's a minisode! We were able to chat with Harrison Browne [https://www.instagram.com/hbrowne24/]ahead of his book event last month for Let Us Play. He shared what he learned about himself while writing the book, how to live authentically, and how his life has changed since Heated Rivalry.

13. Versha (versharma)

This week, we have a BookCon episode with a very special guest. Versha Sharma [https://www.instagram.com/versharma/] joins us to debrief the panel she moderated featuring Rachel Reid and Jacob Tierney last weekend. We talk takeaways from the Q&A, and got the opportunity to ask her about being part of this fandom and its impact. Highlights of the week include meeting Rachel Reid, loon pins from Naomi, and correctly guessing that Jacob is a Libra.