Hello and welcome to The Shelf-Aware Podcast!
Lit-obsessed sisters Ren and Lizzy explore what makes us obsess over our favorite stories—both on the page and on the screen.
Latest Episodes
Ren and Lizzy run into Episode 3 of Heated Rivalry to talk about the beginning of Scott and Kip’s relationship, the parallels with Shane and Ilya, and the importance of support networks. They also discuss their feelings on smoothies.
Ren and Lizzy welcome K, Let's Talk to discuss some of the most frequently asked listener questions on Heated Rivalry.
Ren and Lizzy finally get to talk about Shane’s bottom eyes, Ilya’s chair, the devastation of the Vegas Hotel Room scene, and the fact that they didn’t even kiss. They also talk about why opposites attract.
Ren and Lizzy wrap up the Olympics in Heated Rivalry, focusing on Ilya's meeting with Sasha and his pursuit of the cup. They also discuss Shane's chin.
Ren and Lizzy go to the Olympics in Heated Rivalry, focusing on Ilya and Shane's relationship, Ilya's interaction with his father, and, of course, THE Canada Fleece. They also discuss their obsession with Moulin Rouge.
Ren and Lizzy make it into Episode 2 of Heated Rivalry, focusing on Ilya’s texting game, their first time, and that stairwell kiss. They also once again discuss Shane’s socks.
Ren and Lizzy wrap up Episode 1 of Heated Rivalry, focusing on Shane and Ilya's texting, their BFFs, and what exactly went down on that rooftop. They also discuss how they will never record at 10 pm again.
Ren and Lizzy linger a while longer in Episode 1 of Heated Rivalry, focusing on Shane and Ilya's relationships with their families as well as how they go from 1410 to 1221. We also discuss Shane's search history.
Ren and Lizzy continue diving into Episode 1 of Heated Rivalry, focusing on Shane and Ilya's first hookup, their mindset going into this scene, and how they each walk away from the encounter. We also discuss Ilya being a consent king.
Ren and Lizzy start to discuss episode 1 of Heated Rivalry, deep diving on Shane and Ilya's first meeting, the parallels to later in the show, and the early parts of their relationship. They also debate the importance of Shane's socks.
Ren Browne
Ren Browne is a lifelong romantic, cowboy enthusiast, and rumored woodland spirit. When not reading or writing, she can be found spending time with her husband, who is the living embodiment of Ron Swanson, their two outdoor-loving children, their silly dog, and a growing flock of chickens.
Lizzy Browne
Lizzy Browne is an academic gremlin. When she’s not sending emails titled “just circling back” and prompting you to check your syllabus, you can find her nose buried in an 800-page fantasy novel. She wanders this plane seeking to cultivate a general sense doom and impending tragedy, with twin black cats trailing at her heel.