Podcast

Shelf-Aware with Ren and Lizzy

Comedy, TV & Film

Lit-Obsessed sisters Ren and Lizzy explore what makes us obsess over our favorite on-screen adaptations—in extreme levels of detail.

Episodes
36
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr 25 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

36 episodes, newest first

  1. Episode 33 - The I Love Yous

    Season 1, Episode 33

    Show notes

    Ren and Lizzy finally make it to the ILY stage as they pick back up with their coverage of The Cottage episode of Heated Rivalry. They also discuss Twilight.

    1 hr 25 min
  2. Episode 32 - The Couch Remix

    Season 1, Episode 32

    Show notes

    Ren and Lizzy head back to the couch as Shane and Ilya make another attempt at sharing their feelings (with toes touching). They also discuss Subaru.

    1 hr 11 min
  3. Episode 31 - The Mute Button

    Season 1, Episode 31

    Show notes

    Ren and Lizzy take their podcast off mute for the continuation of their discussion of Heated Rivalry, talking about "I like you," being on the cover of the game, and Shane's overwhelming faith in his mute button. They also discuss bird games.

    1 hr 20 min
  4. Bonus Episode: "Taking a Book to Screen" Panel Bonus

    Season 1

    Show notes

    Please note: Sound quality may be poor in some brief parts, but we did our best to capture! <3

    Ren and Lizzy moderate the panel "Taking a Book to Screen" at From Milwaukee with Love hosted by The Well Red Damsel and MKE Books & Beers. Panelists include Ali Novak, Frederick Smith and Sara Dahmen.

    43 min
  5. Episode 30 - The Stupid Canadian Wolf Bird

    Season 1, Episode 30

    Show notes

    Ren and Lizzy hold some space for The Cottage episode of Heated Rivalry, talking about Shane's burgers, Ilya's fireside cuddles, and their ongoing communication progress. They also celebrate 30 episodes.

    1 hr 30 min
  6. Episode 29 - The Cottage

    Season 1, Episode 29

    Show notes

    Ren and Lizzy pack their bags and finally head to the cottage for their ongoing analysis of Heated Rivalry, talking about Scott's speech, Shane and Ilya's drive, and their arrival at Shane's cottage. They also discuss Shane's well.

    1 hr 30 min
  7. Episode 28 - The Q&A con Jalepeño

    Season 1, Episode 28

    Show notes

    Ren and Lizzy officially wrap episode 5 of Heated Rivalry with their traditional Q&A, talking a bit more about the monologue, if Rose knows, and Scott and Kip's kiss on the ice. They also introduce a new co-host.

    1 hr 35 min
  8. Episode 27 - The Sunshine

    Season 1, Episode 27

    Show notes

    Ren and Lizzy finally make it to the sunshine in their analysis of Heated Rivalry, talking about Scott and Kip's kiss on the ice and what it means for Shilya. They also discuss chocolate.

    1 hr 34 min
  9. Episode 26 - The Accident

    Season 1, Episode 26

    Show notes

    Ren and Lizzy get back on the ice for their ongoing analysis of episode 5 of Heated Rivalry, talking about Shane's accident and his hospital room question. They also discuss Silvan.

    1 hr 20 min
  10. Episode 25 - The Monologue

    Season 1, Episode 25

    Show notes

    Ren and Lizzy finally make it to the monologue in their analysis of Heated Rivalry and take it line by devastating line. They also discuss their opinions on hot weather.

    Give Vic a follow on Instagram at @vic.petersen!

    1 hr 31 min
  11. Episode 24 - The Glasses

    Season 1, Episode 24

    Show notes

    Ren and Lizzy return to their ongoing analysis of Heated Rivalry, heading to Ilya's hotel room, the locker rooms, and then back to Russia. They also discuss whether Svetlana knows.

    1 hr 28 min
  12. Episode 23 - The All Star Game

    Season 1, Episode 23

    Show notes

    Ren and Lizzy head back to the room in their continued discussion of Episode 5 of Heated Rivalry, talking about the boys' beach meetup, Shane's apology, and Ilya finally getting held. They also discuss a their favorite video games.

    1 hr 35 min
  13. Episode 22 - The Bar

    Season 1, Episode 22

    Show notes

    Ren and Lizzy sidle up to the bar for the continuation of Episode 5 of Heated Rivalry, talking about Shane and Ilya's reunion, Ilya's pool games, and the word compatible. They also wish everyone a very happy Pride Month!

    Books mentioned on this episode:
    For the Bride by Becca Grischow
    Princeweaver by Elian J. Morgan
    The Fox and the Devil by Kiersten White

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    58 min
  14. Episode 21 - The Breakup

    Season 1, Episode 21

    Show notes

    Ren and Lizzy grab their jackets for the start of Episode 5 of Heated Rivalry, talking about Shane and Rose's breakup, Svetlana and Ilya's hangout, and the definition of "better." They also discuss cockulations.

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    1 hr 41 min
  15. Episode 20 - The Q&A with Batman

    Season 1, Episode 20

    Show notes

    We're baaaaaack! Thank you for your patience as we caught up on life!

    This week, Ren and Lizzy lovingly tackle some of your questions on the first four episodes of Heated Rivalry, talking about the couch scene as a hockey game, if tuna melt day could have gone differently, and the agony of Instagram inboxes. They also debate the risks of doing it standing.

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    1 hr 16 min
  16. Episode 19 - The Club

    Season 1, Episode 19

    Show notes

    Ren and Lizzy hit the club for the last nine minutes of Episode 4 of Heated Rivalry, talking about Ilya becoming aware of Shane’s relationship with Rose, Mile’s and Ilya’s interaction at the bar, and the dance floor devastation. They also discuss stickers.

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    1 hr 49 min
  17. Episode 18 - The Ginger Ale

    Season 1, Episode 18

    Show notes

    Ren and Lizzy grab a ginger ale and a hoodie for the next part of their discussion on Episode 4 of Heated Rivalry, talking about Shane’s lunch with his parents, the bartender Ren is mad at, and the introduction of Rose. They also discuss the hazards of wired headphones.

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    1 hr 3 min
  18. Episode 17 - The Couch

    Season 1, Episode 17

    Show notes

    Ren and Lizzy move things to the couch in Episode 4 of Heated Rivalry, talking about Ilya’s way of asking questions, why Shane can’t get his bearings, and the heartbreaking “Hollander” scene. They also discuss Ilya as a train conductor.

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    1 hr 46 min
  19. Episode 16 - The Tuna Melt

    Season 1, Episode 16

    Show notes

    Ren and Lizzy stay for lunch in Episode 4 of Heated Rivalry, talking about the Shane checking out Ilya's house, the ask to stay, and the infamous tuna melt. They also discuss if Ilya is a cat.

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    1 hr 4 min
  20. Episode 15 - The Montage

    Season 1, Episode 15

    Show notes

    Ren and Lizzy montage their way through the beginning of Episode 4 of Heated Rivalry, talking about the two years after Vegas, Hayden letting his children run in parking lots, and Ilya's comfort show. They also discuss Ren's feelings on Superman.

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    1 hr 33 min