{"podcast":{"title":"My Perfect Romance","slug":"my-perfect-romance-7063069","podcast_index_feed_id":7063069,"rss_url":"https://feeds.castos.com/ozd93","website_url":"https://myperfectromance.com","image_url":"https://episodes.castos.com/6711de25adbb22-90915127/images/MPR-1400-Square.jpg","author":"Lisa Owens","episode_count":96,"summary":"Valerie, Courtney and Lisa share and discuss all things romance whether it be books, movies, love stories or your stories.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T00:19:20.932315+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-perfect-romance-7063069"},"episode":{"title":"Heated Rivalry starring Connor Storrie & Hudson Williams | June 10, 2026 091","slug":"heated-rivalry-starring-connor-storrie-hudson-williams-june-10-2026-091","published_at":"2026-06-10T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-perfect-romance-7063069/heated-rivalry-starring-connor-storrie-hudson-williams-june-10-2026-091","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-perfect-romance-7063069","url":"https://myperfectromance.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.castos.com/6711de25adbb22-90915127/2479033/c1e-vqwvki525ojtx1817-qdp7q4d2b895-apzt7h.mp3","summary":"Join Val and Lisa as they dive into the intense world of two NHL superstars caught in a fierce rivalry turned romantic. This episode explores themes of love, identity, and societal pressures within the high-stakes world of professional hockey. Key Topics: The premise and storyline of Heated Rivalry, based on Rachel Reed’s novel, focusing on two top NHL players and their complex relationship. How rivalry in sports can evolve into deep understanding and love. The real-life challenges faced by LGBTQ+ athletes in male professional sports, emphasizing the lack of openly gay players historically. The characters Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilia Rosinov (Connor Story), their backgrounds, personal struggles, and cultural differences. The impact of external pressures like family expectations, national culture (Russia vs. Canada), and societal rejection. The significance of timing, proximity, and internal growth in making a relationship work under extraordinary circumstances. The portrayal of LGBTQ+ love stories in sports media, with an appreciation for authenticity and the potential for inspiring change. Connect with Us: Let’s Chat! Have a love story to share or a book recommendation we can’t miss? Maybe you have a \"What Would You Do?\" dilemma for us to tackle? We’d also love to hear from published authors or fellow relationship podcasters interested in an interview! Head over to www.myperfectromance.com to connect. But first, while you're here… don’t forget to follow the show and leave a rating or review. It means the world to us! Resources & Links: Rachel Reed's novel Heated Rivalry HBO Official Site Coming Up; Call Me By Your Name by Andre Aciman: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/36336078-call-me-by-your-name Interview with Lindsey Goldstein Author of Gap Year…","meta_description":"Join Val and Lisa as they dive into the intense world of two NHL superstars caught in a fierce rivalry turned romantic. This episode explores themes of lo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2511,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/my-perfect-romance-7063069/episodes/heated-rivalry-starring-connor-storrie-hudson-williams-june-10-2026-091/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-perfect-romance-7063069/heated-rivalry-starring-connor-storrie-hudson-williams-june-10-2026-091.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}