Best Fated Mates Podcasts (2024)

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S06:44 Summer Romance Bingo Recommendations 2024 1:28:50

1d ago1:28:50

1:28:50

For the last few years, The Ripped Bodice bookstore has published a Summer Romance Bingo Card and this year, we're helping you win! With absolutely no prep, we're recommending books for every bit of the game, from Lost Treasure to Time Travel to the Olympics. Head to The Ripped Bodice's instagram feed to see the bingo card and get reading! Books Me…

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Lando Norris is still in a mood, Ashley Roberts eats British food, and Jamie spots a famous dude! 29:58

5d ago29:58

29:58

This week on Heart breakfast: We got our very own Ashley Roberts to try some iconic british snacks! Jamie and Amanda got Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri to take on our very own driving theory test! And find out what happened when Jamie bumped into an A list celebrity whilst playing Golf...By Heart

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S06.43: Even Our Hiatus Is a 20 Minute Episode 19:36

7d ago19:36

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We're taking a break this week, but we forgot to tell anyone about it. We’ll be back next week. In the meantime, check out Romancing the Vote 2024!By Fated Mates

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S4 : Ep 14 - Current KU Reads Pt. 5 59:14

8d ago59:14

59:14

Hi Book Besties!! It’s time for another Kindle Unlimited episode! This one has a fun theme: small town romances! Be sure to check out our past KU episodes as well as other Book Rec eps for more recommendations!**No spoilers for any of the books mentioned!!**In order discussed: Rootbound by Tarah Dewitt Holding the Reins (Silver Pines Ranch #1) by P…

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Rob Brydon Reveals What Happens to Bryn, The Hardest Geezer Popped In and Frank Skinner's Plan to Help England Win 38:15

12d ago38:15

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Jamie Theakston was joined by Davina McCall and Amanda Holden this week! Rob Brydon popped in to talk about the finale of Gavin and Stacey and Jamie surprised Davina with her hero, the hardest geezer!By Heart

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S06.42: Witch Romances (are not just for Halloween) 1:23:32

15d ago1:23:32

1:23:32

Who says it has to be Halloween to celebrate witches? It’s 2024 and frankly, we could do with a few more powerful, spell-casting women around here. We’re talking about our favorite witch romances, many of which (see what we did there) have nothing at all to do with spooky season! There are rumors of a new Practical Magic in the air, which (ope!) ma…

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We Made Perrie Cry, Mark Wright Gives Songwriting a Try and a Head Teacher With a Tear in Her Eye 36:36

19d ago36:36

36:36

Perrie Edwards cries while chopping onions and singing her new single. Mark Wright teamed up with Olly Murs to provide us with a chant for the summer of football. And Jamie Oliver surprised a school teacher!By Heart

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S4: Ep 13 - Author Interview: Penn Cole - Kindred's Curse Saga 53:18

21d ago53:18

53:18

Join Kim and Kristina as we fangirl our hearts out with the amazing Penn Cole! We dive deep into the Kindred's Curse series in this fun, SPOILER-FILLED chat covering all things Everflame! 🌟📚 Expect to hear all about Penn’s creative journey, the secrets behind her unique magic system and the scoop on all of our favorite characters! Penn spills the t…

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S06:41: The Devil of Downtown (Yeah, He Is) by Joanna Shupe 1:09:42

22d ago1:09:42

1:09:42

We are talking about a full on banger this week — Joanna Shupe’s The Devil of Downtown, which is Sarah’s favorite of the Uptown Girls series (Jen is a The Prince of Broadway fan, but honestly, all three are basically perfect). We love this one so much, you’re about to get an hour or so of squeeing and sighing — Jack Mulligan is everything you could…

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S4 : Ep 12 - Heat of the Everflame by Penn Cole - PART 3 1:53:35

23d ago1:53:35

1:53:35

This is it, everyone! We are here with the FINALE episode of Penn Cole's Heat of the Everflame! This last part was an absolutely wild ride with some extremely spicy scenes that we enjoyed a little too much 😉 Let us know what you thought of this part in the comments!! 💜✨📖 SPOILER WARNING FOR: - Spark of the Everflame - Glow of the Everflame - Heat o…

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Ed Gamble's Favourite Snack, Ruth Jones is Bringing Gavin & Stacey Back and Davina McCall's Euro's Hack 56:18

26d ago56:18

56:18

Davina McCall stepped in while Amanda is away and it's been a busy week! Ed Gamble told the guys about his favourite food stories, Ruth Jones revealed details about the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special and Davina was put through her paces in The Parent Trap!By Heart

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S06.40: Siblings in Romance Novels 1:37:42

29d ago1:37:42

1:37:42

We’re talking about brothers and sisters as secondary characters in romance today — by popular demand from listeners, it’s our sibling episode! We get to the bottom of why we all love secondary siblings—the overbearing olders, the wild child middles, the delightful youngers, the equally handsome and broad shouldered boys, the snarky, stunning girls…

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Simon Cowell on Amanda's fate, David Walliams is a brilliant mate and one Heart listeners world renowned trait. 27:34

1M ago27:34

27:34

Simon Cowell is on the search for the next One Direction and he needs Jamie and Amanda's help. David Walliams surprised an entire school. And the guys met the worlds best football player (sort of)By Heart

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S4 : Ep 11 - Heat of the Everflame by Penn Cole - PART 2 1:29:05

1M ago1:29:05

1:29:05

We are BACK with PART 2 of Penn Cole's Heat of the Everflame! This was SUCH a fun episode with some of our favorite moments! We also learn some very interesting information from Umbros, visit Montios & finally figure out what the heck is wrong with Luther. Let us know what you thought of this part in the comments!! 💜✨📖 SPOILER WARNING FOR: - Spark …

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S06.39: Summer 2024 Reads 1:38:28

1M ago1:38:28

1:38:28

School’s out for Jen’s summer and Sarah’s in the final stretch so we’re dreaming of romance beach reads and talking about our massive summer TBR piles! There’s something here for everyone — hot librarians, superheroes, heists, funeral homes, wedding planners and baseball players and F1 drivers and, of course, dukes. Our next read along is Joanna Sh…

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Eddie Hearn's Big Fight, Rita Ora's Perfect Night and Will AI Replace Amanda? Not Quite 34:57

1M ago34:57

34:57

Eddie Hearn stepped into the Heart Breakfast ring. Rita Ora dropped off her new single and Jamie accidentally created his own replacement.By Heart

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S06.38: Curvy Heroines #3: Curvy Girls Get Railed in Carriages, Too 1:25:32

1M ago1:25:32

1:25:32

One of our most popular interstitial topics, we had to come back for a third run at Curvy Heroines this month in celebration of Bridgerton-mania online and our absolute delight that we finally get to see Penelope get that handsome man who is just back from his long trip to glow-up-land (we deserve nice things, and so do curvy heroines)! Sarah’s tal…

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Jamie Oliver's Meaty Ball, David Walliams Makes A Surprise Call and Which Sandwich Will End Up On The Wall 44:58

2M ago44:58

44:58

Jamie Oliver faced off against Gordon Ramsay and Gino D'Acampo to see who had the best (meat)balls in the business. David Walliams surprised a school live on the radio. And Jamie & Amanda invented a sandwich each before putting them up for sale in a shop to see who's was best.By Heart

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S4 : Ep 10 - Heat of the Everflame by Penn Cole - PART 1 1:06:13

2M ago1:06:13

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Join us this week as we cover PART 1 of Penn Cole's Heat of the Everflame! We absolutely loved this section of the book! It was packed with moments we can’t stop thinking about and it left us with so many questions (in the best way). Tune in for our favorite moments and to see why this book has us all fired up! 🔥📚✨ SPOILER WARNING FOR: - Spark of t…

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S06.37: Weddings in Romance 1:19:22

2M ago1:19:22

1:19:22

Gather together your bouquets and boutonnières, wedding season is here! But, in typical Fated Mates fashion, we spend the first 20 minutes talking about Pulp Fiction (just go with it, these are the mysterious ways of the podcast and you just need to trust the process). Then, we’re talking weddings in romance novels—not the books where the main char…

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John Krasinski Made Steve Carrell Throw Up, Teddy Swims on his Massive Blow Up and Will Jamie's New Motorbike Show Up? 36:00

2M ago36:00

36:00

John Krasinski told Jamie and Amanda about his new film IF. Teddy Swims popped by while touring the UK And Jamie Theakston accidentally scammed a Bristolian man.By Heart

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S06.36: The Romance Matriarchy: Moms, Grandmothers, and Aunties 1:10:32

2M ago1:10:32

1:10:32

We don’t often talk about secondary characters in romance, but this week, we’re talking about the women who provide wisdom, council and laughs in romance—moms, grandmothers and aunties! We talk about the shocking epidemic of orphaned main characters in romance, about how extended family provides nuance in the books, and about our very favorite moth…

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WE MADE A MILLIONAIRE!! 34:38

2M ago34:38

34:38

Over the last three months, heart listeners across the country have been entering to win the biggest prize on the radio. On Friday the 10th of May Jamie and Amanda made history by giving away one million pounds live on Heart Breakfast. Hear everything that happened right here on the Heart Breakfast Podcast!…

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Stephen Mulhern's Magic Book, A Musician With a Lot of Luck and Where on Earth is Floating Duck? 26:03

2M ago26:03

26:03

Stephen Mulhern brought Jamie and Amands his new kids book. They spoke to the UK's most famous pub singer who played to a crowd of 14,000 people. And the guys helped the Ordnance Survey find a place called Slippery Hole.By Heart

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S4 : Ep 9 - Glow of the Everflame by Penn Cole - PART 2 1:21:32

2M ago1:21:32

1:21:32

Hi Book Besties! We are wrapping up Book 2 of the Kindred's Curse Saga and as always... we have thoughts!! Also, prepare for lots of delulu for LuLu 😍- sorry not sorry! ** SPOILER WARNING : Spark of the Everflame and Glow of the Everflame Website Instagram Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flightsoffantasypod…

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S06.35: All About Dukes (in Romance) 1:53:12

2M ago1:53:12

1:53:12

This one is for our historical lovers! We’re talking about everyone’s favorite title — Dukes! We get to the bottom of many duke questions, including: Why so many? Why are they always dukes? What’s wrong with princes? How do these guys make their money anyway? What’s with all the normies inheriting dukedoms? What about duchesses? And more! Please re…

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Tom Kerridge's Favourite Grub, Sean Walsh Went to the Wrong Pub and Which Celebs Have You Seen in a Travel Hub 25:11

2M ago25:11

25:11

Tom Kerridge's Pub In The Park is back! He told Jamie and Amanda all about it before playing a round of Snacksphrase! Sean Walsh popped in to talk about his new tour. And it turns out Watford Gap Services is the most famous in the UK!By Heart

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S4 : Ep 8 - Glow of the Everflame by Penn Cole - PART 1 1:44:34

2M ago1:44:34

1:44:34

Hey book besties!! The first episode of book 2 in the Kindred's Curse series is here!! Man oh man, do we have thoughts on this first half 😬🤪 Hope you enjoy, let us know your thoughts below! ✨ SPOILER WARNING : Spark of the Everflame AND Glow of the Everflame Patreon Instagram Website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…

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S06.34: Marriage in Trouble, the Mercury Retrograde of Romance Novels 1:35:15

2M ago1:35:15

1:35:15

For our forever favorite, Kate Clayborn, our third Fated Mates Live episode! During the absolutely delightful event (we had so much fun!), Kate selected an interstitial topic that we’ve never tackled, somehow? It’s time for Marriage in Trouble! We talk about the old school bones of the trope, with ingenue wives and the jaded heroes who have to craw…

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Spencer and Vogue's Biggest Fails, A Nine Year Old Gull Impersonator Prevails and Listener Freddie Met the Prince of Wales 35:37

3M ago35:37

35:37

Spencer Matthews played a special game of the Parent Trap with his wife Vouge. We met Cooper, the world champion Seagull Impersonator. And listener Freddie got the shock of his life when Prince William rocked up at his school!By Heart

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S06.33: A Mug is a Mug until it's your Boyfriend: Sentient Object Romances 56:55

3M ago56:55

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Headphones in! This is not for beginners. Our second Fated Mates Live episode is live! During the event (which was so so fun we love every single one of you who came!), the fabulous Nikki Payne selected one of the most challenging interstitial topics we’ve ever tackled—Inanimate (and sentient!) objects! So! This one is very very odd, and filled wit…

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We Hear From Simon Cowell, Perrie Edwards Makes Us Howl and Jamie Theakston Calls a Foul 49:12

3M ago49:12

49:12

Simon Cowell, Alicia Dixon and Bruno Tonioli spill all the secrets about how Amanda behaves at BGT. We ask an astronaut absolutely anything with Tim Peake. And Amanda pulls off the prank of a lifetime on Jamie!By Heart

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S4 : Ep 7 - Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole 1:26:39

3M ago1:26:39

1:26:39

Welcome to our Everflame Era Book Besties!! This week on Flights of Fantasy, we dive into book 1 in Penn Cole's Kindred's Curse series! Join us as we breakdown this fun and refreshing new world, lovingly complain about some decisions made by our new MFC 😂 andddd giggle and GUSH our hearts out about our newest shadow daddy!! 🔥 Also be sure to check …

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06.32: Secret Babies, Friends-to-Lovers and More — Books we love with tropes we don’t 1:15:14

3M ago1:15:14

1:15:14

This is the first of three episodes inspired by the incredible time we had at Fated Mates Live in Brooklyn. During the event (which was so so fun we love every single one of you who came!), we asked guests Nikki Payne, Kate Clayborn and Lauren Billings of Christina Lauren to choose an interstitial topic they would like us to tackle on the show. Lau…

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Paul Rudd on His Biggest Hits, Pete Wicks' Reality TV Bits and Amanda Holden Shows Us Her... Life Modelling Skills. 34:56

3M ago34:56

34:56

Paul Rudd tells Jamie and Amanda about Anchorman, Ant Man and his new Ghostbusting role! Pete Wicks and Vicky Pattison put their reality tv knowledge to the test! And Amanda Holden tries a host of new hobbies, form life modelling to Goat Yoga!By Heart

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06.31: Romance Novels and Film Adaptation with Yulin Kuang 1:19:02

3M ago1:19:02

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This week, we’re talking about film adaptation and romance novels with Yulin Kuang, filmmaker and romance novelist. We discuss her work as both a screenwriter and director (she’s writing and directing the adaptation of Emily Henry’s Beach Read), and her debut romance novel, How to End a Love Story, set inside the writers room on a television show b…

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