those F%#KING fangirls

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis
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Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis are chatting all things nerdy pop culture and how fandom factors into adult life. What does being a Twihard look like post the angsty teen years? What books, tv, and movies are we all obsessing over now?  How does fandom infiltrate our love lives? They’re covering all that sh*t and more in their podcast Those Forking Fangirls! New episodes every Friday! If their names sound familiar, you might have seen them over the years on YouTube as PolandbananasBooks and Tashapolis! Christine is now an author, and Natasha runs a talent agency. 

  1. 4d ago

    #183 | Our ACOTAR Crackpot Theories for A Court of Splintered Harmony!

    Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re discussing their ACOTAR crackpot theories in anticipation of the release of Sarah J. Maas’s newest installment in the series, A Court of Splintered Harmony!!!!! Plus they’re chatting the Fourth Wing casting of Xaden Riorson & Violet Sorrengail, Taylor Swift News, Red Rising, and more!  If you’d like to jump to the main discussion it starts at: 24:00 Fangirl tea time starts at: 1:57:03 Today in Fangirl Tea Time : Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls  TEAM EDWARD: The first five Heated Rivalry episode commentaries are up now!  Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls   Get Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156 Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone Check out Natasha’s sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/ Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes! Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/  Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls Get Christine’s novel Attached at the Hip: https://a.co/d/grmPeVy  Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all

    #183 | Our ACOTAR Crackpot Theories for A Court of Splintered Harmony!

  2. Oct 16

    #182 | Single & Thriving - Our evolving relationship with dating

    Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re discussing their evolving perspectives on dating deeper into their thirties, and de-centering men. Plus they’re chatting Taylor Swift news, Guarding Stars on Netflix, the new violet bridgeton series, Red White and Royal Wedding being rated R, and more! If you’d like to jump to the main discussion it starts at: 53:59 Fangirl tea time starts at: 1:38:36 Today in Fangirl Tea Time : Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls  TEAM EDWARD: The first five Heated Rivalry episode commentaries are up now!  Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls   Get Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156 Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone Check out Natasha’s sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/ Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes! Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/  Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls Get Christine’s novel Attached at the Hip: https://a.co/d/grmPeVy  Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all

    #182 | Single & Thriving - Our evolving relationship with dating

  3. Oct 9

    #181 | The 100 Best TV Shows of the Century… there were snubs!

    Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re digging into the New York Times 100 best tv shows of the 21st century!! Plus they’re chatting Taylor Swift news, Verity, Primetime, Threshing day, and more! ****post recording we researched to find that a woman did compile the list! She solicited voting ballots from 500 industry professionals and interviewed a bunch of them! https://www.reddit.com/r/television/comments/1wvw1hg/we_compiled_the_new_york_times_100_best_tv_shows/ If you’d like to jump to the main discussion it starts at: 1:02:19 Fangirl tea time starts at: 1:45:00 Today in Fangirl Tea Time : Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls  TEAM EDWARD: The first five Heated Rivalry episode commentaries are up now!  Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls   Get Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156 Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone Check out Natasha’s sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/ Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes! Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/  Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/

    #181 | The 100 Best TV Shows of the Century… there were snubs!

  4. Oct 2

    #180 | Our Adventures at the Verity Premiere in NYC!

    Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re telling stories from their adventures in NYC going to the Verity Premiere with Colleen Hoover! Plus they’re chatting Taylor Swift’s ENCORE bonus songs, the patient zero music video, the love hypothesis sequel and more!  If you’d like to jump to Verity premiere story time (the main discussion) : at 25:15 Fangirl tea time starts at: 1:24:33 Today in Fangirl Tea Time : Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls  TEAM EDWARD: The first five Heated Rivalry episode commentaries are up now!  Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls   Get Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156 Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone Check out Natasha’s sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/ Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes! Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/  Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls Get Christine’s novel Attached at the Hip: https://a.co/d/grmPeVy  Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all

    #180 | Our Adventures at the Verity Premiere in NYC!

  5. Sep 25

    #179 | What's Taylor Swift DOING? + OG Booktube Book Fall!

    Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re chatting Taylor Swift’s ENCORE drop, the impending music video, the booktube era authors taking OVER FALL, recent reads, and more! If you’d like to jump to What Right Now starts at : 40:00 Today in Fangirl Tea Time : Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades.  Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls  TEAM EDWARD: The first five Heated Rivalry episode commentaries are up now!  Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls   Get Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156 Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone Check out Natasha’s sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes! Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/  Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/Twitter: https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls Get Christine’s novel Attached at the Hip: https://a.co/d/grmPeVy  Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all

    #179 | What's Taylor Swift DOING? + OG Booktube Book Fall!

  6. Sep 18

    #178 | Our Adventures at the Forever Twilight Forks Festival 2026!

    Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re chatting all things FOREVER TWILIGHT FESTIVAL AT FORKS! Enjoy all their adventures plus their podcast live from the festival. Plus that chat Taylor Swift news, the Emmys, and Nobody Wants This.  If you’d like to jump to Snap Crackle Pop-culture news it starts at: 19:00 The Live Forks podcast starts at: 1:30:00 Today in Fangirl Tea Time : Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls  TEAM EDWARD: The first five Heated Rivalry episode commentaries are up now!  Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls   Get Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156 Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone Check out Natasha’s sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/ Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes! Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/  Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls Get Christine’s novel Attached at the Hip: https://a.co/d/grmPeVy  Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all

    #178 | Our Adventures at the Forever Twilight Forks Festival 2026!

  7. Sep 11

    #177 | Who Belongs on the Book Boyfriend Mount Rushmore?

    Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re building their fictional boyfriend mount Rushmore’s with special guest Chloe Laverson! Plus they chat coffee orders, Taylor Swift, Tinkerbell, Heated Rivalry, Ted Lasso, and more. Find CHLOETH on the internet : https://www.instagram.com/chloelaverson Main discussion starts at: 1:03:00 Today in Fangirl Tea Time : 2:00:03 Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls  TEAM EDWARD: The first five Heated Rivalry episode commentaries are up now!  Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls   Get Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156 Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone Check out Natasha’s sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes! Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/  Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/Twitter: https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls Get Christine’s novel Attached at the Hip: https://a.co/d/grmPeVy  Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all

    #177 | Who Belongs on the Book Boyfriend Mount Rushmore?

  8. Aug 28

    #176 | Author Life & Advice with Roshani Chokshi!

    Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re talking writing advice with special author guest, New York and Sunday Times bestselling author Roshani Chokshi!!! Plus they chat the How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days sequel, Taylor Swift, Not Suitable for Work being canceled, Vera Stein is Fine, and more! The main discussion with Rosh is first today! Find all Roshani’s books: https://www.roshanichokshi.com/ If you’d like to jump to Snap Crackle Pop-culture news it starts at: 57:40 Today in Fangirl Tea Time : Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls  TEAM EDWARD: The first five Heated Rivalry episode commentaries are up now!  Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls   Get Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156 Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone Check out Natasha’s sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/ Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes! Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/  Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/

    #176 | Author Life & Advice with Roshani Chokshi!
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Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis are chatting all things nerdy pop culture and how fandom factors into adult life. What does being a Twihard look like post the angsty teen years? What books, tv, and movies are we all obsessing over now?  How does fandom infiltrate our love lives? They’re covering all that sh*t and more in their podcast Those Forking Fangirls! New episodes every Friday! If their names sound familiar, you might have seen them over the years on YouTube as PolandbananasBooks and Tashapolis! Christine is now an author, and Natasha runs a talent agency. 

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  • Creator
    Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    201
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    those F%#KING fangirls

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