The Readirect Podcast

Emily Rojas & Abigail Freshley
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Shifting the conversation back to books. Hosted by Abigail Freshley and Emily Rojas. 

  1. 5D AGO · BONUS

    Heated Rivalry Episode 6 (FINALE!)

    We're back for one last deep dive of episode six of Heated Rivalry, aka the FINALE!!!! How did we get here so soon???  It's been an absolute blast recapping these with you. If you've enjoyed our show, consider following us into the new year. We'll be back every other Tuesday with more book goodness.  We're also on Instagram and Bluesky at @readirectpodcast. Emily is everywhere at @emilyrojasreads and Abigail is on TikTok @fabigail11. We love you see you soon!!! 3

    1h 22m

  2. 12/20/2025 · BONUS

    Heated Rivalry Episode 5 (Found You)

    Here is our recap of episode 5. In exchange for editing this insane episode down to something consumable, please leave us a 5-star review, follow us on IG and Bluesky at @readirectpodcast, and tell a friend to tell a friend to listen.  We love you, we love Hollanov, we'll see you next week!!!!

    1h 40m

  3. 12/15/2025 · BONUS

    Heated Rivalry Episode 4 (THIS! IS! NOT! ENOUGH!!!)

    All the things she said, all the things she said, running through my head, running through my head!!!! We're back with a DEEP-DIVE of episode 4, and WOW! Did we have a lot to talk about!  Join us to unpack the whole episode: ginger ale, tuna melt, hockey, montages, and that f***ing club scene. This whole episode was catharsis for us all.  We'll be back with our recap of episode 5 & more regular episodes soon!! Until then, you can leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and let us know you're enjoying the show. You can also follow us on Instagram and Bluesky at @readirectpodcast.

    1h 14m

  4. 12/11/2025 · BONUS

    Heated Rivalry Episode 3 (YOU F***ING HEARD ME, HOLLANDER)

    We recap Episode 3 of Heated Rivalry!  You can follow us on Instagram and Bluesky at @readirectpodcast. You can follow Emily on all platforms at @emilyrojasreads and Abigail on TikTok at @fabigail11.

    44 min

  5. 12/09/2025

    2025 Reading in Review

    It's not quite the end of 2025, but we're checking in for our annual year-in-review episode.  We celebrate a breakout year of reading and real talk: how to hit big number goals, diversify authors with intention, and find joy reading. We share five-star favorites, surprising hits, and a few fears about the 2026 release drought (let's not talk about how no new books are coming from Ali Hazelwood, Casey McQuiston, Talia Hibbert, Alison Cochrun, OR Emily Henry so far in 2026 - SAVE US!!!)  Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky at @readirectpodcast. Emily is on Instagram and TikTok @emilyrojasreads, and Abigail is on TikTok @fabigail11.  See you later this week for another Heated Rivalry Bonus Episode !!!!

    1h 2m

  6. 12/02/2025 · BONUS

    Heated Rivalry Episodes 1 & 2

    We're popping in with a check-in chat quickly discussing our initial thoughts on episodes one and two of Heated Rivalry!  This long-awaited adaptation is finally here. If you were sick of us (Emily, mostly, let's be honest) before, it's only going to get worse from here!  In this brief bonus episode, we're talking our expectations, viewing experiences, initial reactions, and even discussing the popularity of MM romance as a genre.  Let us know what you thought & if you'd like us to keep doing this for future episodes. We are ever at your service 3  Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky at @readirectpodcast.  You can also follow Emily on TikTok and Instagram at @emilyrojasreads and Abigail is on TikTok at @fabigail11.

    33 min

  7. 11/25/2025

    A Thoughtful, Bookish Holiday Gift Guide

    Want to gift a book this holiday season, but not sure where to start? Tune in to today's episode for a thoughtful, curated holiday gift guide. Plus the Goodreads Book Awards, recent reads, and more.

    51 min

  8. 11/11/2025

    Revisiting Twilight, Twenty Years Later

    In honor of the 20th anniversary of Twilight's release AND to commemorate our origins as a podcast, today's episode is all about Twilight! Hear our experiences attending screenings in the theater and our updated thoughts now that we are fully formed adults and not Edward-obsessed tweens. Plus Emily's 14-year-old self's unedited thoughts on the Breaking Dawn of it all.  Read: Why We Love (and Hate) Twilight by Sarah Gallagher Recent Reads:  Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia by Sabrina StringsWintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine MayWe Used to Live Here by Marcus KliewerThe Brightness Between Us by Eliot SchreferFollow us on Instagram and Bluesky at @readirectpodcast! You can also email us at thereadirectpodcast@gmail.com  If you really, really love the show, feel free to leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or (even better) share our show with a friend and help us grow our community of book loving nerds.

    56 min
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Shifting the conversation back to books. Hosted by Abigail Freshley and Emily Rojas. 

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  • Creator
    Emily Rojas & Abigail Freshley
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    92
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Readirect Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Readirect Podcast

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