Why Are We Like This: A Heartstopper Podcast

Heartstopper: A Therapists Thoughts

Oh Hi!

I FINALLY have this episode done! I sat down with my friend Janet who is a licensed mental health professional and talked about the series as a whole and all of the characters. I hope you enjoy and I am so sorry it took forever for me to post this one!

Thanks for being here 💙💙

3.08: Apart_Advanced

HI.

After scheduling conflicts and a week long sickness, I present to you OUR FINAL episode on Heartstopper the show?! I sobbed writing a little message for the top of this episode and had to just read it word for word to keep from sobbing on mic. lololol

We are diving into Uni trips, buying sex supplies, the summer fete, and boyfriend sleepovers. This might be one of the longest ...

3.07: Together_Advanced

Hi!

Adam and I are back to discuss the PENULTIMATE EPISODE of season three. What is time, actually?

We get some really bad sex education followed by some really great representation of healthy sexual exploration. Our hearts swell watching Tao, Naomi, and Felix help to put Elle back together after the fall out of the interview. Harry graces us with his punchable presence one last ti...

0.19: Mail Bag + Adam's Return_Advanced

Hi!

We are back to catch up with Adam and hear all of his thoughts for Winter and Body before we dive back into the last two episodes together. We also read out some comments and emails and discuss the lovely insight you all shared with us.

Note: The outro says we will be back in 2 weeks with "Together" BUT I actually have so much going on this upcoming week that I am thinking I am...

Screening of Warfare with Kit Connor

Hi!

I am posting this as I am editing the episode for this week. As you may have seen in the community chat, I am a bit behind editing because on Friday, extremely last minute, I drove to Atlanta to attend the screening with Kit. I am so sorry that the episode was not ready for the advanced posting here!!

Here are some pics and a video to make up for it. I will tell you a bit about ...

3.06: Body_Advanced

Hi!!

Sabrina and I are back to chat sexual tension, really good therapy sessions, the horrors of drinking as a youth, delicious parallels, comic goodness, and Jonathan Bailey! Enjoy our chat on Body!

And send in your s3 emails for the next episode! We will catch up with Adam and hear his thoughts on Winter and Body + read out your emails. 😊

xx

*ps-- there was an issue...

Heartstopper: The Art of Healthy Representation

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There's been a slight change in plans. We had to reschedule the therapy episode recording. So, that one has been moved to March and I am bringing you March's topic for February! (Sorry it is last minute once again 😬)

I got together with Aria who is currently working toward their goal of a career in Children's Media. We had a lovely chat about all of the amazing healthy repres...

3.05: Winter_Advanced

Hi!!!

I come to you with a new voice! For this episode and next episode, I am joined by my dear friend and the person responsible for my Heartstopper obsession, Sabrina Ryan! She and I have come full circle now that she is here on mic with me! We are here to talk Christmas, horrible family members being the worst, HENRY, Tori being the best sister ever, OLIVER, Nick getting Heartstopper's...

3.04: Journey Part Two (Charlie's Version)_Advanced

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We are back on the Spring couch picking back up right where we left off. Charlie is sliding deeper and deeper into the darkness until Jane and Julio finally offer him a lifeline. He packs up and heads into a treatment facility. Susan and Geoff are there to help him through it and he comes out the other side feeling better. We get to see the Tao's full video, learn more about Imogen an...

Upcoming Recording

Hey friends!!

I am happy to report that I have a pretty cool guest lined up to record next weekend for March's bonus episode. (Recording this weekend for February's!) And I wanted to get your questions, thoughts, ideas, etc. for this discussion!

I have recently been introduced to a very cool individual involved in media studies. We connected through SheRa and The Princesses of Power...

Heartstopper: A Parent's Perspective

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In true form, I am sliding into the last day of the month with our bonus episode. I am excited to share this one with you and hear your thoughts! I sat down with listener and my dear friend, Andrea, to discuss the parents of Heartstopper. Andrea is a mother and a Heartstopper superfan and shared an abundance of good insight on all of the parents but especially, our girl Jane. We get ...

3.04: Journey (Nick's Version)_Advanced

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Who's ready to cry?! This episode has so much packed in that we decided to split it between two discussions with Nick's half first and Charlie's half next time! So join us today, as Nick learns the benefits of journaling. Charlie heads off to the Daffodil Clinic. The friendship group comes together to support not only Charlie, but also Nick. Sahar has a massive halloween party and als...

3.03: Talk_Advanced

Hi!

This is another super long one. I had some major technical difficulties in the editing process and it took me literal ages. I am now three hundred and forty-seven years old as I type this out for you. Please excuse the animals you can hear in the background sometimes and the entire last 40 minutes or so is only very roughly edited because it just kept freezing so I had t...

3.02: Home_Advanced

Who's ready to go be really sad in Menorca?! 🫠

Heads up, I was sick when we recorded this. You can hear it in my voice but also there is some real heavy breathing sometimes because I simply could not breathe through my nose. Apologies!

Darcy moves in with their Gran who is a LEGEND. Nick heads off on holiday with his Aunt Diane who is ALSO a legend. Tao and Elle are absolutely in...

Did My Heart Love Til Now?

Hello!!!

Welcome back to our regularly scheduled monthly bonus episode! I have Alyssa back on the mic in this very special episode where we talk all about our trip to see Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler in Romeo + Juliet on Broadway!! Spoiler alert: we really enjoyed it! If you are going to see the show and do not want to hear details about this specific production, here is your major spoile...

3.01: Love_Advanced

WE ARE BACK!!!!!! Hiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!

(First, I just want to note that we use the wrong pronouns for Darcy several times in this recording. We do much better moving forward in the season. Apologies for the mistakes!! Also, you can hear my dog barking a couple of times. He is old and does what he wants.)

Season three begins!! "Charlie wants to say I love you." Tao is planning the mos...

Ash Reacts: 3.08 Apart

Weeeelllllll, we have done it! The entire season reacted to from start to finish in one sitting. I laughed so hard at my breakdown at the end while I was editing this. They are all so adorable. I love this show. Can we get the season four renewal PUHLEASE!

Also, for those of you who may not have seen on insta or discord: We are returning to the public feed with season three on 12/17! Whic...

Ash Reacts: 3.07 Together

HI!!!

I am back! Sorry these last two have taken a bit longer to get posted. I am off work for the holiday so I am catching up on editing! The finale reaction is coming shortly after this one today. After this month, we will return to our regular monthly bonus episode schedule. Our December bonus episode is going to be Alyssa and I discussing Romeo + Juliet on Broadway! It has already be...

Ash Reacts: 3.06 Body

Episode 6, anyone?

I took a few days off of socials for WAWLT and sulked. The election results are devastating, horrifying, and extremely terrifying. I wish I had a bunch of words full of hope and positivity for you all. But for now I all I have is that we will keep living. We will keep fighting back and we will continue to support each other as much as possible moving forward.

I r...

Ash Reacts: 3.05 Winter

Helloooo.

I hope everyone is doing well. To all my US lovelies, I enjoyed editing this as a distraction from the stress of tonight. Maybe it can help some of yall to have it to watch. 💙

I really love this episode. I love the Spring Sibling opening, Nick getting to say “fuck” finally, Tao being the best boyfriend, and TORI AND MICHAEL SEEING EACH OTHER FOR THE FIRST TIME!! 2024-11-06 01:59:40 +0000 UTC View Post

3.00: Entering Our Season 3 Era_Advanced

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I am THRILLED to give you the kick off episode for our season three coverage! I am so ready to get into this season. I have been watching it on repeat and crying nonstop. This is just an intro ep where Adam and I talk a bit about the season as a whole and what we loved about it, a little of what we would have changed, how certain things translated over from the comics to the show, the...

Podcast Announcement

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We wanted you all to be the first to hear about the changes we have coming to the pod. I am so sad to deliver this announcement from Alyssa. But they need to put their health first for obvious reasons. Of course, they are not leaving us forever! We are working on some plans for season three to include Alyssa. We also plan to record an episode just for the patreon discussing Romeo + Ju...

Ash Reacts: 3.04 Journey

Oh, hi.

Remember when I said I refused to ugly cry on camera? LOL I hope you have your tissues ready. I sobbed again editing this. This episode is so beautifully done. They hit the perfect balance of gut wrenching mixed with small moments of levity. I cannot wait to talk about it on the pod.

I got really overwhelmed in the beginning and had to start the entire thing over after a b...

Ash Reacts: S3E3 Talk

HI!

I am back with another reaction video. This one starts and ends with tears. My camera shakes some at the end too because the anxiety leg shakes hit me.

WE GET MUNAAAA! Will and Tobie make me giggle at inappropriate times. And the end completely destroys me. Hope you enjoy! xxx

Ash Reacts: S3E2 Home

Hi!

Woah Boy. There are quite a few tears in this one. Turns out my nostrils really put in a workout when I am trying not to cry! LOL

The acting is so damn good. I get caught up in it for chunks of time. So I have peppered in more text explaining what was going through my mind in certain places. I failed to do the math in my mind on the temp difference but it converts to 95 degrees....

Ash Reacts: S3E1 Love

HI!

So, I filmed myself for 4.5 hours, as one does. I will be releasing these periodically as I get them edited. These will stand in for this months bonus episode. I haven't ever done this for tv shows so there are a few sections where I forget to speak my thoughts- This gets worse as I get deeper into the season. I have added some text on the screen in these places to still give you my t...

0.18: Season Two Music (Part Two)_Advanced

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We have returned to wrap up our season two music discussion JUST IN TIME for season three! There is some chaos in this one. Some unavoidable shenanigans, if you will. Alyssa was only able to join us for a short bit and Kass had to join us late but fear not! Everyone got their thoughts in, Alyssa still does their Ur So Pretty analysis, every song is a perfect choice, and we are all emo...

Ash Reacts: Heartstopper Official Pod (Episode Four)

Helloooooo!

It is the final Hearstopper Offical Podcast episode. BOOOOOOOO!!!! I am sad these are finished but have had such a fun time with them. Today, we have a hilarious duo- Rhea and Tobie! I love these two so much!!!

I felt this one was a bit short but please enjoy me messing up the lyrics to the theme AGAIN, giggling a lot at these two, speculating about Imogen's storyline o...

0.17: Chapter Four (Part One)_Advanced

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We are back with our comic coverage! (As you will hear, this chapter is so thick that we decided to split it into 3 parts. This episode covers all of the pre Paris bits!)

Alyssa has an exciting announcement at the top! Then we dive into extreme flirting, sex ed class, getting caught kissing at school, Charlie opening up to Nick about his past, prepping for Paris, and the difficu...

Ash Reacts: Heartstopper Official Pod (Episode Three)

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Week three of the Official Pod and we are hearing from Yaz and Will! This episode was a bit more serious but still a phenomenal episode. It sounds like we are going to see a lot more of Tao and Elle's relationship unfolding in season three than we do in the comics and I am hear for it. I think there are some really important topics to explore and I am excited to see how Alice has writ...