Yap Island

Yap Island

Welcome to Yap Island! The podcast talking all things romance but we somehow never manage to agree on what’s toxic

  1. 3d ago

    Heated Rivalry Episode 6: The Cottage

    Join Antonia and Amanda as we dive deep into our feels over episode 6 of Heated Rivalry... The Cottage. We cover everything from Scott's MVP speech to pasta wiggles with Shane's parents and end up unabashedly joyful when our favourite MMC's drive off into the sunset. We do sprinkle in a few book references and we swear (a lot!). Chapters 00:00 Heated Rivalry Episode 6 - The Cottage - Intro 00:43 Scott gets MVP 04:29 Shane collects Ilya from the airport 11:37 Ilya and Shane agree to be honest 20:14 Shane can't do math 32:26 Stupid Canadian Wolfbirds and deep conversations 41:47 Hayden calls and deals are struck 59:58 Ilya could definitely not marry Svetlana 01:22:19 Ilya is lost in the sauce 01:26:29 Gimme kiss 01:32:48 David appears in the kitchen 01:42:00 Lovers is not gross 01:53:24 Shane and Yuna make us cry 02:00:29 Pasta wiggles and great parents Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

    2h 13m

  2. Jun 3

    Heated Rivalry Episode 5: I'll Believe In Anything

    Join Amanda and Antonia as we dive deep into our feels over episode 5 of Heated Rivalry... I'll Believe In Anything. We cover everything from devastation to elation, finally landing on hope for the cottage to come. We do sprinkle in a few book references and we swear (a lot!) Chapters 00:00 Heated Rivalry Episode 5 - I'll Believe In Anything Intro 00:58 Shane and Rose have dinner 05:18 Book Svetlana vs Show Svetlana 07:29 Tampa Florida 2017 - The All Star Game 26:11 Room 1217 in Tampa 43:26 The funeral in Russia 57:08 The tunnel monologue 01:06:00 Shane goes down 01:13:16 Ilya visits Shane in the hospital 01:18:42 I'll believe in anything 01:28:41 Quick Fire Faves Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

    1h 36m

  3. May 27

    Heated Rivalry Ep 4: Rose

    Join Antonia and Amanda as we dive deep into our feels over Episode 4 of Heated Rivalry... Rose. We get elated over 'ginger ale cold enough', heartbroken over the tuna meltdown and hot under the collar for cowboy Shane. This episode goes hard! We do sprinkle in a few book references including one for The Long Game which I (Amanda) mistakenly call book 2 because it is book 2 for Hollanov, sorry! Chapters 00:00 Heated Rivalry - Episode 4 - Intro 00:47 Setting the stage 04:05 The miscommunication masterclass 07:47 Ilya's inner turmoil 11:48 The Aquarium with Hayden 17:09 Has Svetlana cracked the case? 20:56 Shane Hollander is funny 24:49 Shane in Boston 27:52 Cowboy Shane 34:10 Tuna Meltdowns 01:01:03 Tennis and Swedish princesses 01:05:40 Rose Landry 01:17:06 All the things they haven't said 01:25:21 Quick fire faves Website: https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @amandaisobsessed and @antoniaisthedrama Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

    1h 49m

  4. May 20

    Heated Rivalry Ep 3: Hunter

    Join Amanda and Antonia as we deep dive all things Heated Rivalry Episode 3, Hunter. We may argue over Scott's intentions but we both agree Kip's dad is heaven sent. We might spoil all the way to episode 6 and we do sprinkle in a few book references but never past the Heated Rivalry portion of the Game Changers series. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Scott and Kip's 'meet cute' 08:03 Scott Hunter has no game 18:09 Shane and Ilya's cameo 24:49 Scott and Kip's power dynamic 32:56 Skip's first hook up 37:51 Scott's daft proposal 46:35 Kip's empty suit 46:50 Elena is the goat 55:34 We stan Kip's dad 57:58 Quick fire faves Website: https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

    1h 11m

  5. May 13

    Heated Rivalry Ep 2: Olympians

    Join Antonia and Amanda as we yap all things Heated Rivalry Episode 2, Olympians and get a little bit defensive over Ilya Rozanovs bruised heart. We may spoile all the way to episode 6 and we do sprinkle in some book references but never past this book in the series. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:58 Legs akimbo at the Louvre 05:03 Russians Do Not Blush 07:47 Poor Choices and Consequences 09:44 We meeesed you 12:36 Forehead Kisses and Stairwell Lingering 15:28 Navigating Cultural Differences 18:27 Worthy of Love 21:27 bursting the Bubble 26:17 Ice Cream in Russian Winter 28:18 Miscommunication and Misery 34:56 Nice vs Kind 37:32 Svetlana is an Angel 45:48 Selfies and Shane's POV 49:28 Bathrooms and Breakdowns 01:02:21 Penthouse Power Dynamics 01:21:59 We Didn't Even Kiss 01:25:58 Quick Fire Faves Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/⁠ Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@YapIslandPod Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by @amandaisobsessed and @antoniaisthedrama Artwork by @amandaisobsessed

    1h 42m

  6. May 6

    Heated Rivalry Ep 1: Rookies

    Join Amanda and Antonia as we yap all things Heated Rivalry Episode 1, Rookies. We may spoil all the way to episode 6 and we do sprinkle in a few book references but never past this book in the series. Chapters 00:00 Introduction - Heated Rivalry Ep 1 03:31 Lighter clicking 25:56 Looking Pretty 01:03:47 Scott Hunter is Right Next Door 01:16:00 Crying in Vegas 01:25:41 Fave Moments Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by @amandaisobsessed

    1h 42m

  7. Apr 1 ·  Bonus

    Bonus Episode: K-drama Head Over Heels

    It's Head Over Heels time! Join Zara, Amanda, Kirsti, and Antonia as we take a break from our regularly scheduled content to watch the K-drama Head Over Heels. In this special episode, Amanda, Zara, and Kirsti will be diving into this world for the first time, sharing their initial impressions and joining seasoned K-drama lover Antonia for a deep dive into all things Head Over Heels. Come on in! 00:00 Welcome To Yap Island 01:26 What Brings Us Joy! 05:19 First Impressions 11:08 The Stars Of The Show 22:22 Deep Dive 01:20:10 Final Thoughts And Favourite Moments Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod

    1h 32m

  8. Mar 25

    Throne of Glass Ep 5: Ch 46 to 55 - Nameless

    Join Antonia, Zara, Amanda and Kirsti as we yap all things Throne of Glass, chapters 46 - 55. We will only spoil Throne of Glass up to and including these chapters until 01:05:48, after which we will be spoiling the entire MaasVerse, so if you haven't read all of Throne of Glass (the series), all of ACOTAR (the series) and all of Crescent City, that will be your exit ramp. SPOILER SECTION: 01:05:48 (All Maasverse!!) 00:00 Welcome to Yap Island 01:22 What Brings Us Joy! 03:30 The Rifthold Recap 08:51 Holding Court with Character Chats 22:53 Enter The Glass Castle - Deep Dive 01:02:14 Favourite Moments 01:05:48 Spoiler Warning 01:06:56 SPOILER TERRITORY (all things MaasVerse) Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod

    1h 43m
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Welcome to Yap Island! The podcast talking all things romance but we somehow never manage to agree on what’s toxic

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  • Creator
    Yap Island
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Yap Island
  • Show Website
    Yap Island

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