Strictly Friction

Strictly Friction
  • 5.0 (7)
  • Books
  • Updated Weekly

Welcome to Strictly Friction—a spicy book club podcast made to bridge the gap between high-brow cultural analysis and unapologetic fandom, creating an elevated space for romance and romantasy lovers to yap about our favourite fictional boyfriends. Join us every week as we dissect unhinged theories, explore the intersection of fiction and modern culture, and obsess over the details that matter—from the depth of the lore to the thirst of the tropes. 🌶️For more Strictly Friction content, follow us on Instagram @strictlyfriction and TikTok @strictly.friction

Episodes

  1. 25 May

    The 'Off Campus' Finale & Our Theories For Season Two

    A week on from Off Campus dropping on Prime Video, we sat down to discuss the finale episode and what it might mean for season two (which was also officially greenlit this week). In this week's episode, we're unpacking every moment from the finale, including that locker room scene, all the similarities (and differences) from Elle Kennedy's book, Hannah and Garrett's sweet reunion, and the drama-packed final scene. Haven't caught up yet? Listen to our Off Campus Cheat Sheet episode to catch up on the who's who in the Briar universe, and of course, get all of our thoughts on the series' first seven episodes before you dive in. Spoilers ahead for the Off Campus TV series and Elle Kennedy books. 🎧Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes and keep up to date with all things Strictly Friction, including book news, adaptation updates and more on Instagram at @strictlyfriction and on TikTok at @strictly.friction.

    55 min

  2. 19 May

    We're All Feral For The 'Off Campus' TV Series

    All eight episodes of ‘Off Campus' just dropped on Prime Video and we have THOUGHTS. This week we're putting the adaptation in the penalty box and giving episodes 1-7 the debrief they deserve — including what they got right, what they got wrong, whether Belmont Cameli can carry the weight of our Garrett Graham expectations, and most importantly: does Stephen Kalyn's Dean live up to the hype? (Spoiler: it might just be better than the books.) Haven't caught up yet? Listen to our Off Campus Cheat Sheet episode before you dive in and join us next week for a dedicated deep dive into the 'Off Campus' Season 1 finale, plus everything we know about Season 2. Spoilers ahead for the Off Campus TV series and Elle Kennedy books. 🎧Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes and keep up to date with all things Strictly Friction including book news, pop culture updates and more on ⁠Instagram @strictlyfriction⁠ and ⁠TikTok @strictly.friction⁠

    1hr 8min

  3. 13 May

    Your 'Off Campus' Cheat Sheet

    In this episode, we’re recapping and unpacking 'The Deal' and wider 'Off Campus' series by Elle Kennedy with everything you need to know before the TV adaptation takes over your life. To give you the highlighted bits, we’ll be starting with a quick rundown of our favourite Briar U boyfriends and main characters before we dive into what we loved, loathed, and longed for - plus our hopes (and Dean-related dreams) for the Prime Video series. *Content warning* This episode will touch on instances of sexual and domestic abuse in the context of 'The Deal' and 'Off Campus'. series by Elle Kennedy. If you or someone you know is being affected by domestic violence, call 1800 737 732. 🎧Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes and keep up to date with all things Strictly Friction including book news, pop culture updates and more on Instagram @strictlyfriction and TikTok @strictly.friction

    53 min

  4. 13 May ·  Bonus

    A 'Dire Bound' Bonus Chapter Chat: Praise Be To Stark's POV

    A short but oh-so-sweet debrief on *that* brand-new 'Dire Bound' bonus chapter, including what we learnt, what it means for 'The Wolves of Ruin' series by Sable Sorensen, and why Stark's POV has us all hot and bothered in the lead up to 'Fury Bound'.

    13 min
  • 4 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
7 Ratings

About

Welcome to Strictly Friction—a spicy book club podcast made to bridge the gap between high-brow cultural analysis and unapologetic fandom, creating an elevated space for romance and romantasy lovers to yap about our favourite fictional boyfriends. Join us every week as we dissect unhinged theories, explore the intersection of fiction and modern culture, and obsess over the details that matter—from the depth of the lore to the thirst of the tropes. 🌶️For more Strictly Friction content, follow us on Instagram @strictlyfriction and TikTok @strictly.friction

Information

  • Creator
    Strictly Friction
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Strictly Friction
  • Show Website
    Strictly Friction

You Might Also Like