Why is it 2016 again? Heated Rivalry fever and THE hat of summer

from The Fifth Trimester · host We Don't Have Time For This

Welcome back to the past, DLs. Today, we dust off our flower crowns and unpack why 2016-core is suddenly everywhere. We ask what 2016 Lu and Bella would make of their 2026 selves, share our Hottest 100 predictions, and dive headfirst into a very heated chat about Heated Rivalry - the steamy gay hockey series consuming our lives. We chat about why queer joy on screen feels like the medicine the world desperately needs right now and what season two of the show might explore. Plus, Lu shares a genius lunch hack and Bella has found the coolest summer hat that suits everyone.. - Mentions:Umamipapi Chilli OilArms of Eve Jackson HatSportsgirl floppy sunhat Follow us:@the_fifth_trimesterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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