EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 1H 9M
Hudson Willams, Connor Storrie and The Hudcon Effect: When New Stars Resonate with Audiences and Why it’s Cool to Care
from Feed The Fangirl · host Ella and Victoria
Welcome to Feed The Fangirl!We’re Ella and Victoria - longtime friends, pop culture obsessives and eternal fangirls.Whether it’s TV, movies, music, books or celebrity - we talk about all the things on our pop culture menu.Food for thought - it feeds the inner fangirl!In today’s episode, we talk about lead actors of Heated Rivalry and ‘it boys’ of the moment Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams. We discuss what we call the “Hudcon Effect” and unpack why we think Hudson and Connor have become so beloved in both fan communities and Hollywood circles alike. We chat about what Hudson and Connor have taught us about ambition, embarrassment, self-acceptance and why it's “cool to care”. We also unpack discussions around representations of masculinity, the importance of styling in shaping the image of celebrities and explore how the Hudcon Effect extends into the realm of sport and politics.There were many articles/profiles/interviews that helped inform this episode. Some we specifically referenced include: Hudson Williams threw the best New York Fashion Week party (possibly ever), Connor Storrie for Vogue Adria on sudden fame, (un)seriousness and the role of art today, Upside Down With Connor Storrie and Heated Rivalry's Connor Storrie & Hudson Williams On Intimacy, Romance and the Female Gaze | Them. Ella also mentioned the fan-made resource, The Hudcon Film Society , which you can find on Substack.Love our show? If you’d like to support us by leaving a 5 star review and clicking ‘follow’ where you listen to your podcasts, we would be very grateful!Keep up with us! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @feedthefangirlCya next Friday! xoxo
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Welcome to Feed The Fangirl!We’re Ella and Victoria - longtime friends, pop culture obsessives and eternal fangirls.Whether it’s TV, movies, music, books or celebrity - we talk about all the things on our pop culture menu.Food for thought - it feeds the inner fangirl!In today’s episode, we talk about lead actors of Heated Rivalry and ‘it boys’ of the moment Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams. We discuss what we call the “Hudcon Effect” and unpack why we think Hudson and Connor have become so beloved in both fan communities and Hollywood circles alike. We chat about what Hudson and Connor have taught us about ambition, embarrassment, self-acceptance and why it's “cool to care”. We also unpack discussions around representations of masculinity, the importance of styling in shaping the image of celebrities and explore how the Hudcon Effect extends into the realm of sport and politics.There were many articles/profiles/interviews that helped inform this episode. Some we specifically referenced include: Hudson Williams threw the best New York Fashion Week party (possibly ever), Connor Storrie for Vogue Adria on sudden fame, (un)seriousness and the role of art today, Upside Down With Connor Storrie and Heated Rivalry's Connor Storrie & Hudson Williams On Intimacy, Romance and the Female Gaze | Them. Ella also mentioned the fan-made resource, The Hudcon Film Society , which you can find on Substack.Love our show? If you’d like to support us by leaving a 5 star review and clicking ‘follow’ where you listen to your podcasts, we would be very grateful!Keep up with us! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @feedthefangirlCya next Friday! xoxo
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