In chapter 42, Torry (she/her), Sam (she/her), and Shelby (she/her) from The Rom Complex recap The QB Bad Boy and Me by Tay Marley (7:01). Next, they discuss the movie adaptation, Sidelined: The QB and Me (1:26:35). Finally, Torry, Sam, and Shelby get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop for the book and movie (1:39:46).

Content Warning: Brief mention of a child homicide, teen pregnancy, and sex with a minor. Take care!

Spoiler Warning: While we explore The QB Bad Boy and Me in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers for the prequel. We do briefly mention minor spoilers for the sequel.

Sam and Shelby’s Previous Appearances

• Episode 126: Petty about Spare Leaks, Bridgerton Production Stalls, and Hailey Bieber’s New YouTube Endeavour

• Episode 72: Petty about Olivia Munn and John Mulaney

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• February 12: Funny Story by Emily Henry

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