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. #147 | We're in 2026 - but the bell of the ball is 2016

    1D AGO

    #147 | We're in 2026 - but the bell of the ball is 2016

    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 ringing in the start of 2026 by discussing the 2016 trend, and all the content that dropped over the holiday break! They’re chatting People We Meet on Vacation, the golden globes, Ponies, Emily in Paris, Heated Rivalry, Traitors, Stranger Things, the Taylor Swift doc, and more! 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: new bonus AMA is up now, and the first Heated Rivalry episode commentary will be up shortly if it’s not already! MAIN DISCUSSION STARTS AT: 1:35:57 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 We’ll be at LOVE LIT CON in San Diego! https://lovelit.com/ Our TFF Panel with Christina Lauren will be at 2:15 pm on Friday!! 3 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

    2h 10m
  2. 146 | OUR TOP 25 Moments of 2025

    JAN 2

    146 | OUR TOP 25 Moments of 2025

    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 going through their top 25 moments of 2025! The last episode of 2025!!  PLUS they chat the Taylor Swift doc and more! After this episode we’ll be on hiatus for two weeks, then, we’ll be back for season 4!!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 MAIN DISCUSSION STARTS AT: 25:00Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls  Preorder Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156THE THIRTY FLIRTY AND FOREVER ALONE BOOK TOUR:Brooklyn, New York - January 6th@ Word Bookstore - 7PMin conversation with Alexandria Bellefleur RSVP: https://withfriends.co/event/27177316/christine_riccioCollingswood, New Jersey / Philly area - January 7thKiss & Tale Romance Bookshop - 6pmin conversation with Hannah Nicole MaeherTICKETS: https://kisstalebookshop.com/events/3873820260107Memphis, TN - January 9thNovel Memphis - 6pmin conversation with Kelsey Impicciche387 Perkins Ext., Memphis, TN 38117RSVP: https://novelmemphis.com/event/2026-01-09/christine-riccio-w-kelsey-impicciche-thirty-flirty-and-forever-aloneAustin, TX - January 11thLark & Owl Booksellers - 7pmIn conversation with Natasha Polis 205 6th St Suite 101, Georgetown, TX 78626TICKETS: https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/products/christine-riccio-author-event-thirty-flirty-and-forever-aloneJANUARY - 14 - Culver City, CAThe Ripped Bodice - 7pmin conversation with Olivie Blake/Alexene Farol Follmuth3806 Main St, Culver City, CA 90232TICKETS: https://www.therippedbodice.com/events-and-tickets Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-aloneCheck 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/@thoseforkingfangirlsGet 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

    2h 19m
  3. #145 | Fangirl Besties Holiday Exchange & End of Year Reflections

    12/19/2025

    #145 | Fangirl Besties Holiday Exchange & End of Year Reflections

    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 is their holiday gift exchange special!!! PLUS today they chat: the drama, Taylor Swift, and the new shadowhunters book Better in Black.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 MAIN DISCUSSION STARTS AT: 25:00Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls  Preorder Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156THE THIRTY FLIRTY AND FOREVER ALONE BOOK TOUR:Brooklyn, New York - January 6th@ Word Bookstore - 7PMin conversation with Alexandria Bellefleur RSVP: https://withfriends.co/event/27177316/christine_riccioCollingswood, New Jersey / Philly area - January 7thKiss & Tale Romance Bookshop - 6pmin conversation with Hannah Nicole MaeherTICKETS: https://kisstalebookshop.com/events/3873820260107Memphis, TN - January 9thNovel Memphis - 6pmin conversation with Kelsey Impicciche387 Perkins Ext., Memphis, TN 38117RSVP: https://novelmemphis.com/event/2026-01-09/christine-riccio-w-kelsey-impicciche-thirty-flirty-and-forever-aloneAustin, TX - January 11thLark & Owl Booksellers - 7pmIn conversation with Natasha Polis 205 6th St Suite 101, Georgetown, TX 78626TICKETS: https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/products/christine-riccio-author-event-thirty-flirty-and-forever-aloneJANUARY - 14 - Culver City, CAThe Ripped Bodice - 7pmin conversation with Olivie Blake/Alexene Farol Follmuth3806 Main St, Culver City, CA 90232TICKETS: https://www.therippedbodice.com/events-and-tickets Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-aloneCheck 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/@thoseforkingfangirlsGet 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

    1h 13m
  4. #144 | WE HEART STRANGER THINGS

    12/12/2025

    #144 | WE HEART STRANGER THINGS

    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's they’re talking Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 1! And the evolution of their thoughts on the series! PLUS today they chat: Golden Globe nominations, the Drama, Roof Man, Spotify Wrapped, Heated Rivalry, and more! 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 MAIN DISCUSSION STARTS AT: 47:15Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls  Preorder Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156THE THIRTY FLIRTY AND FOREVER ALONE BOOK TOUR:Brooklyn, New York - January 6thin conversation with Alexandria Bellefleur more info to come! keep an eye on @xtinemay 's instagramCollingswood, New Jersey / Philly area - January 7thKiss & Tale Romance Bookshop - 6pmin conversation with Hannah Nicole MaeherTICKETS: https://kisstalebookshop.com/events/3873820260107Memphis, TN - January 9thNovel Memphis - 6pmin conversation with Kelsey Impicciche387 Perkins Ext., Memphis, TN 38117RSVP: https://novelmemphis.com/event/2026-01-09/christine-riccio-w-kelsey-impicciche-thirty-flirty-and-forever-aloneAustin, TX - January 11thLark & Owl Booksellers - 7pmIn conversation with Natasha Polis 205 6th St Suite 101, Georgetown, TX 78626TICKETS: https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/products/christine-riccio-author-event-thirty-flirty-and-forever-aloneJANUARY - 14 - Culver City, CAThe Ripped Bodice - 7pmin conversation with Olivie Blake/Alexene Farol Follmuth3806 Main St, Culver City, CA 90232TICKETS: https://www.therippedbodice.com/events-and-tickets Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-aloneCheck 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/@thoseforkingfangirlsGet 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

    1h 47m
  5. #143 | Have we changed FOR GOOD? - Wicked Part 2 Review

    11/28/2025

    #143 | Have we changed FOR GOOD? - Wicked Part 2 Review

    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's they’re talking WICKED, part 2: how the sequel stood up against the first film, our grievances, what stood out, and more. PLUS today they chat: the Hunger Games Sunrise on the Reaper trailer, Sabrina Carpenter, Dancing with the Stars, and more! 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 MAIN DISCUSSION STARTS AT: 37:41BEHIND THE SCENES WITH NATASHA & CHRISTINE - our interview with Peacock’s All Her Fault Writer / Creator Meghan Gallagher starts at: 1:30:57Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls  Preorder Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156THE THIRTY FLIRTY AND FOREVER ALONE BOOK TOUR:Collingswood, New Jersey / Philly area - January 7thKiss & Tale Romance Bookshop - 6pmin conversation with Hannah Nicole MaeherTICKETS: https://kisstalebookshop.com/events/3873820260107Memphis, TN - January 9thNovel Memphis - 6pmin conversation with Kelsey Impicciche387 Perkins Ext., Memphis, TN 38117RSVP: https://novelmemphis.com/event/2026-01-09/christine-riccio-w-kelsey-impicciche-thirty-flirty-and-forever-aloneAustin, TX - January 11thLark & Owl Booksellers - 7pmIn conversation with Natasha Polis 205 6th St Suite 101, Georgetown, TX 78626TICKETS: https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/products/christine-riccio-author-event-thirty-flirty-and-forever-aloneJANUARY - 14 - Culver City, CAThe Ripped Bodice - 7pmin conversation with Olivie Blake/Alexene Farol Follmuth3806 Main St, Culver City, CA 90232TICKETS: https://www.therippedbodice.com/events-and-tickets Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-aloneCheck 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/@thoseforkingfangirlsGet 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

    2h 2m
  6. #142 | Wicked is a PHENOMENON

    11/21/2025

    #142 | Wicked is a PHENOMENON

    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's they’re talking WICKED, part 1: why we all relate to it so deeply, our favorite moments of the film, and how wild the different brand collaborations they have are. PLUS today they chat: Sabrina Carpenter making Alice in Wonderland, Taylor Swift’s upcoming documentary, I Love LA, The Jonas Brothers Christmas Movie, and more. 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 MAIN DISCUSSION STARTS AT: 39:30Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls  Preorder Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156THE THIRTY FLIRTY AND FOREVER ALONE BOOK TOUR:Collingswood, New Jersey / Philly area - January 7thKiss & Tale Romance Bookshop - 6pmin conversation with Hannah Nicole MaeherTICKETS: https://kisstalebookshop.com/events/3873820260107Memphis, TN - January 9thNovel Memphis - 6pmin conversation with Kelsey Impicciche387 Perkins Ext., Memphis, TN 38117RSVP: https://novelmemphis.com/event/2026-01-09/christine-riccio-w-kelsey-impicciche-thirty-flirty-and-forever-aloneAustin, TX - January 11thLark & Owl Booksellers - 7pmIn conversation with Natasha Polis 205 6th St Suite 101, Georgetown, TX 78626TICKETS: https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/products/christine-riccio-author-event-thirty-flirty-and-forever-aloneJANUARY - 14 - Culver City, CAThe Ripped Bodice - 7pmin conversation with Olivie Blake/Alexene Farol Follmuth3806 Main St, Culver City, CA 90232TICKETS: https://www.therippedbodice.com/events-and-tickets Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-aloneCheck 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/@thoseforkingfangirlsGet 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

    1h 31m
  7. #141 | The Frankenstein Trope alway SLAPS

    11/07/2025

    #141 | The Frankenstein Trope alway SLAPS

    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's they’re talking Frankenstein inspired films and tv — and comparing/contrasting the themes highlighted in those stories to Netflix’s new Guillermo del Toro’s gorgeous new Frankenstein film. If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s streaming now, but they will warn you before any spoilers come about. PLUS today they chat: their 3 year anniversary, a Red White & Royal Blue sequel, American Horror story’s casting for season 13, Regretting You, Love is Blind, Percy Jackson, and more.  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  MAIN DISCUSSION STARTS AT 38:00 fangirl teatime starts at: 2:08:00 Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls   Preorder Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156 THE THIRTY FLIRTY AND FOREVER ALONE BOOK TOUR: Collingswood, New Jersey / Philly area - January 7th Kiss & Tale Romance Bookshop - 6pm in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maeher TICKETS: https://kisstalebookshop.com/events/3873820260107 Memphis, TN - January 9th Novel Memphis - 6pm in conversation with Kelsey Impicciche 387 Perkins Ext., Memphis, TN 38117 RSVP: https://novelmemphis.com/event/2026-01-09/christine-riccio-w-kelsey-impicciche-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone Austin, TX - January 11th Lark & Owl Booksellers - 7pm 205 6th St Suite 101, Georgetown, TX 78626 TICKETS: https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/products/christine-riccio-author-event-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone JANUARY - 14 - Culver City, CA The Ripped Bodice - 7pm in conversation with Olivie Blake/Alexene Farol Follmuth 3806 Main St, Culver City, CA 90232 TICKETS: https://www.therippedbodice.com/events-and-tickets  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

    2h 8m
  8. #140 | THE 2025 HALLOWEEN SPECIAL FEAT. LAUREN DOES COSPLAY!

    10/31/2025

    #140 | THE 2025 HALLOWEEN SPECIAL FEAT. LAUREN DOES COSPLAY!

    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's they’re talking HALLOWEEN and how their perspective on it has shifted now that cosplay is a big part of their lives. Today they have special guest and professional cosplay queen Lauren Does Cosplay!! They chat Halloweens past, cosplay triumphs, plus they discuss Star Wars news, Fallout, the new Bruce Springsteen movie, Die My Love, and more!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 MAIN DISCUSSION STARTS AT 57:46 fangirl teatime starts at: 1:48:30Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls  FIND LAUREN ON THE INTERWEBS:TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauren.does.cosplay?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurendoescosplay/ Preorder Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156THE THIRTY FLIRTY AND FOREVER ALONE BOOK TOUR:NYC - JANUARY 6TH*buffering*Collingswood, New Jersey / Philly area - January 7thKiss & Tale Romance Bookshop - 6pmin conversation with Hannah Nicole MaeherTICKETS: https://kisstalebookshop.com/events/3873820260107Memphis, TN - January 9thNovel Memphis - 6pmin conversation with Kelsey Impicciche387 Perkins Ext., Memphis, TN 38117RSVP: https://novelmemphis.com/event/2026-01-09/christine-riccio-w-kelsey-impicciche-thirty-flirty-and-forever-aloneAustin, TX - January 11thLark & Owl Booksellers - 7pm205 6th St Suite 101, Georgetown, TX 78626TICKETS: https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/products/christine-riccio-author-event-thirty-flirty-and-forever-aloneJANUARY - 14 - Culver City, CAThe Ripped Bodice - 7pmin conversation with Olivie Blake/Alexene Farol Follmuth3806 Main St, Culver City, CA 90232TICKETS: https://www.therippedbodice.com/events-and-tickets Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-aloneCheck 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/@thoseforkingfangirlsGet 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

    1h 52m
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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
    165
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    those F%#KING fangirls

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