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. #141 | The Frankenstein Trope alway SLAPS

    NOV 7

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

    OCT 31

    #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: 1:48:30 Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls   FIND LAUREN ON THE INTERWEBS: TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauren.does.cosplay?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurendoescosplay/  Preorder Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156 THE THIRTY FLIRTY AND FOREVER ALONE BOOK TOUR: NYC - JANUARY 6TH *buffering* 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

    1h 52m
  3. #139 | Most Notorious Fictional Villians & AN ERAS TOUR DOC IS COMING!

    OCT 17

    #139 | Most Notorious Fictional Villians & AN ERAS TOUR DOC IS COMING!

    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 the most notorious fictional villains of all time, smashing or passing and GUSHING over the fact that Taylor Swift is giving us a six part documentary about the Eras tour in December AHHHHHH!!!! Plus they chat Peaky Blinders news, live action Tangled, the Beatles documentaries, Game of Thrones news 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 54:00  fangirl teatime starts at: 1:48:30 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 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

    1h 49m
  4. # 138 | THE LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL REVIEW + BREAKDOWN

    OCT 10

    # 138 | THE LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL REVIEW + BREAKDOWN

    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 breaking down TAYLOR SWIFT’S NEW ALBUM the Life of a Showgirl - initial reactions, track by track deep dives, the music video for Fate of Ophelia, and the Showgirl theater experience! We can’t wait to hear all your thoughts on all the things!  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  fangirl teatime starts at: 1:54:13 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 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

    1h 54m
  5. #137 MOST ICONIC BREAKUPS OF ALL TIME: tv, movies, pop culture!

    OCT 3

    #137 MOST ICONIC BREAKUPS OF ALL TIME: tv, movies, pop culture!

    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 going through what they feel are the most iconic breakups in pop culture (during their time thus far on this earth.) Plus they chat Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Wicked: For Good, Charlottes Web, the Social Network Sequel the Social Reckoning, and more.  Main discussion starts at: 37:00 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  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 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

    1h 43m
  6. #136 | THE HAMILTON RENAISSANCE

    SEP 26

    #136 | THE HAMILTON RENAISSANCE

    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 all things Hamilton the musical!  Plus they chat Tom Holland, the Life of a Showgirl movie, Colleen Hoover’s new book, Stephenie Meyer news, Zach Efron, and more!   Main discussion starts at: 48:00 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 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 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

    1h 43m
  7. #135 | Summer I Turned Pretty Series Finale Breakdown & Reactions!

    SEP 19

    #135 | Summer I Turned Pretty Series Finale Breakdown & Reactions!

    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 breaking down every aspect of The Summer I Turned Pretty series finale!!! Plus they chat Dancing with The Stars, the Housemaid trailer, The Witcher season 4, the wrong Pariand more. Main discussion starts at: 34:00 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  fangirl teatime starts at: 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 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

    1h 47m
  8. #134 | Manifesting lunch with Taylor Swift & 10 other aspirational humans

    SEP 12

    #134 | Manifesting lunch with Taylor Swift & 10 other aspirational humans

    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 10 people they’d really love to meet in the world right now! THEY’RE MANIFESTING FOLKS. Plus they chat Stranger Things, Divine Rivals, Wild Reverence, Twilight, Hilary Duff coming back to music & more!  Main discussion starts at: 37:00 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  fangirl teatime starts at: 1:15:48 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 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

    1h 15m
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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    159
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    those F%#KING fangirls

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