# Dr. T: The Gaymer & Film PhD Podcast - Episode 2: "Reading to Glam" with Matt Root

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Podcast: [Dr. T: The Gaymer and Film Ph.D.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-t-the-gaymer-and-film-ph-d-7863848)
Published: 2026-06-12T19:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to Episode 2 of my podcast! In this episode, I "read to glam" (the inverse of "reading to filth") with my friend Matt Root, owner and operator of @mattsbookaday on Instagram and Matt's Books and Music blog. As we discuss Heated Rivalry the television show (by Jacob Tierney) and Game Changers the book series (by Rachel Reid), we meander through various topics pertaining to the book series's adaptation for screen and issues relating to gay literature and romance (mm/mf), book writing, book reading, and the value of reading. Topics include: - Why women write romance: women willing the men they want into being. - The value of Scott and Kip's story as an optimistic representation of healthy gay male relationships - The value and importance of empathy and cross-identification in reading books and watching movies. - The window book vs. the mirror book - The paradox of inclusivity and tolerance in a politically and ideologically politicized world. - The importance of books and movies in helping people develop empathy and fighting bigotry. - Scott Hunter's seri@l ki!!er obsession and Kip's resistance to being possess/owned by a wealthy man. - If Heated Rivalry didn't have such a large female fanbase/if women didn't love and support the show, would gay men have shown up to make it the phenomenon that it is? And don't forget to comment, like and subscribe! Content Breakdown: 0:00 - Introducing Matt 3:00 - The how and why of reviewing books 5:34 - Favourite book(s) - Pride and Prejudice 6:33 - Least favourite book - Wuthering Heights 7:33 - Favourite/least favourite book genres 8:28 - The romance genre and Heated Rivalry/Game Changers book series 10:06 - Angelo shades Matt for disliking Heated Rivalry the book 11:02 - Adapting Heated Rivalry to television 13:05 - Why women…

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