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Hottakes & Heartaches
by Danielle Nicole, Laura Vanessa
A pop culture and modern dating podcast
Episodes
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We've Got a Stalker
Join Danielle and Laura as they spiral into another week of unfiltered chaos.This episode, Danielle deep-dives into another hyperfixation: Pedro Pascal’s glorious arms, while Laura spills the tea on her recent NYC adventure, complete with her “daddy’s trust fund baby” stalker who may or may not…
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Thanos My Dating Life
This week, Danielle and Laura are spiraling (lovingly) about how they wish dating in 2025 had a Thanos snap—one snap, and the worst matches disappear into dust. Clean. Efficient. Emotionally responsible. Also: Walton Goggins’ chains. They’ve got us in a spiritual chokehold and we’re not fighting...
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A Lesson on Spoiler Alerts
It's taken Laura well over 24 hours to come up with a description for this episode and that's why it's late...not gonna lie. We're pretty pissed off about this past episode of TLOU and how our favorite leading men seem to like to unalive their characters......
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The Young & The Restless
Oh how the turn tables...On the one hand, we've got Danielle...she's got a new exciting crush and unlike 99% of Laura's crushes, this one isn't unrequited (or so do the majority of the parties involved think) Laura's crush on the other hand...had a really eventful week...that did not involve…
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It was never about the hairline
Danielle and Laura talk about the Warfare premier, they try to unpack what makes Walter Goggins Hollywoods latest baby girl and Laura's 193rd crush of 2025.
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Is Booktok Turning Dom women into Subs?
Laura and Danielle Go over their results for the BDSM Quiz they took and TRUST it's exactly the opposite of what you'd expect.
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A Day Late and a Dollar Short
So we totally ghosted you...and we're sorry. PLEASE TAKE US BACK!! It's episode 1 of Hottakes & Heartaches and we're so happy you're here. Catch up with Laura and Danielle as they talk about why the rebrand and where they're going next. This is going to be so much fun <3
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The end of the The Quinntessentials Podcast
Alright babies, gather around it's Laura story time! Let me set the scene for you, it's set in New York, you're about to watch an off Broadplay and none other than.........walks out the doors. In other news, it's the end of an ERA
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ChatGPT reads us to filth
It's Election Night, so the girls are looking for a distraction. What better way then ChatGPT anaylzing our fiction character crushes and letting us know why we're attracted to what we're attracted to and what kind of person that makes us
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Quick and Dirty
Wow...episode 8 already huh? During this episode Danielle is running from a tornado, Laura got a hat from Hayden Christensen (JOKING) and we're back on our BS with fancasting movies and TV shows. Buckle in, this won goes fast XOXO - the quinnpod girlies
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Shameless Dark Romance
We're still not over Andrew and Amelia's Date... and then we do a deep dive into the world of Dark Romance Novels. Let's talk about it.
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S5 EP06 - I don't like games, Amelia
So yeah...it's been a minute. After the drop in from Mr Cajun Dan himself, the ladies took some time off! We're so sorry but we're back babies! So sorry in fact that we did a much anticpated extended episode where we talk about all the things. No spoliers in this summary, guess you'll have to...
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S5 EP05 - "He's about to make a name for himself"
From Danielle's female gaze pick of the week to guest on this week's episode. e have none other than Louisana's own Cajun Dan himeself! From wrestling gators, to the best spots for food in New Orleans, and his rise to TikTok fame, we get to know Dan a little more and our boy does not disappoint!
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The Hot Mess Express
We are here this week for a short time, but it as a good time. Catch up with Laura and Danielle, from everything from bridal showers to dopplegangers, BDSM clubs to the Emmys. Also...make sure you stick around till the end of the episode to a massive annoucement <3
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Age Gap Autumn
TRIGGER WARNING - The ladies sit down and discuss the movie "It Ends with Us" they give their opinion of the movie after reading the book and what they think they got right, and what went wrong. They also switch gears and talk about a few situtions they've been in recently that reminded them that...
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The Power of Manifestation
You wanna know what's crazy...manifestation. It's crazy what can happen when you put something out into the universe. This is exactly what Laura and Danielle talk about today. They also touch on how celebrities/artists...don't owe us anything.
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Very Demure, Very Mindful
Danielle & Laura recap what's happened since last season during their BRAT SUMMER! We're talking about your favorite artists favorite artist Chappell Roan, Deadpool, Golden Retriver Glen Powell and so much more. We're back babies!
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BONUS - Denver FanExpo 2024
The long awaited episode covering FanExpo Denver is finally here! Join Laura and Danielle as the talk all things Fanexpo, including the celebrities, vendors, people and nightlife this years convention brought to the table!
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BONUS - Bridgerton Hottakes ft Chole Milla
Danielle and Laura bring on special guest Chole Milla in this bonus episode for Bridgerton Part 2. You know we ALL have our opinions of how our dearly beloved, long awaited Polin season played out...so grab a drink and listen to us talk about all our favorite moments and not so favorite moments…
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BONUS EPISODE - It's Polin Season
You didn't think we'd go through Bridgerton without dropping a little episode did you?! Laura and Danielle talk about the first batch of Polin's story. Don't worry..we'll be back for the second round too...MAYBE with a surprise guest :)
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So Long, Farewell...
We sit down and reflect over the past season, and the CLAW SHOES?! We break down what we're excited about for this summer and talk about the upcoming FanExpo Denver. This is our season finale, so listen up and enjoy babies...we will see you all soon!
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Time to UNPACK a few things....
We got audited again...which means Manager Marc has made another appearance. The girls recap FanExpo Cleveland and "unpack" the Dating in your 30's episode with Marc. Proabably about time we got a mans perspective on a few things...don't ya think?
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It's GANNa be a good one
He's here.. The man... the Myth... The legend himself. We didn't think it would ever happen
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Fan Expo Series - Megacon
Danielle and Laura finally get to experience the beast that is known as Megacon. Four full days of people, celebrities, panels, and adventures. Also a special guest apperance from our manager Marc.
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Episode 6 - This is very weird...
Arguably the most unhinged episode the girls have released to date. CAN WE TALK ABOUT ESQUIRE SINGAPORE?! Also why are all of joes characters so tragic?
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Robert Pattinson - This is the skin of a killer Bella
We know...we also can't believe it's taken us this long to talk about Mr Edward Cullen himself. Danielle and Laura unpack some of RP's most popular roles and arrive at the conclusion that a majority of his roles are "Quinntessential" female gaze characters.
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Is that an acceptance speech in your pocket, or are you just excited to see us?
After yet another award show season without a Joseph Quinn sighting...our prayers were finally answered on Sunday at the Oscars. Danielle and Laura talk about the winners, the fashion and most importantly...JOE AND LUPITA Make sure to follow us on socials and if you haven't already, please give…
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"The Greatest Story NEVER told....till Today" - We can't believe this happened....
We've been sitting on something for quite a long time now. It's about time we let the cat out of the bag. The ladies also talk about how annoying a certain "Clock App" has been lately and their green flags/red flags for dating. Follow Kel's new account @RafesCurtainBangz because TT is the worst…
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Dating... Let's talk about it
Danielle and Laura Get extremely real and vulnerable about dating. We talk about some hypotheticals that might not be so hypothetical.
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FINALLY...A Paul Mescal Episode!
When we say there was a lot to cover in this weeks episode, we meant it. This one's a long one, so grab your favorite drink, a cozy blanket and settle in, it's worth it. We've got Joe, we've got #Polin, annnnd WE'VE GOT PAUL MESCAL! The girls talk about Joe's upcoming movies that have been...
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BONUS : Life's an Adventure, so who knows where we'll end up next....
We thought it was about time everyone met our Manager...the MAN, the MYTH, the LEDGEND....MARC! Get the inside scoop straight from the source on what it's like after those convention doors close and listen as Marc picks our brains on our favorite fandoms and when he met his untimely end by making...
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Surprise Sh*tBird
Laura and Danielle unpack Barry Keoghan's newest Apple TV series Masters of Air and Joe Keery's role in the latest season of Fargo.
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We hate 'em... We love 'em.... MEN
We love to hate them and we hate to love them. Let's talk about the men in Hollywood that really get our gears turning
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Joe's C*nty Shirt
A few changes to announce! We cover Fan Expo New Orleans. The life altering phenomenon that is Saltburn and Joe's attendance at FanExpo Portland!
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SEASON FINALE - THE STRIKE IS OVER!!!!!
FINALLY!!!! We get to talk about all the exciting things that are to come in the next year or two.
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A Long Overdue Apology
Utter disbelief. We can't believe it's taken us this long to do an episode on him. Sure...we've mentioned him here and there throughout our seasons, but after being rightfully called out, it's time we give him the episode he deserves. Introducing Mister Dacre Montgomery <3
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It's Jason Season
The girls chat about their favorite Jason's in this week's episode. From Bateman to Lee, we cover them all. Grab some drinks and settle in, it's gonna be a fun journey :)
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Not so Morally Grey
Villains, Horror movie men and not so morally Grey men that have called into question our own morals. Happy Halloweeeeeeen!!
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From Smedium men to BIG BOI
Let's be honest we knew this episode was coming.... We talk Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce... What is it about Travis that makes him SO very female gaze worthy? We talk body language... Astrology.... The Girlfriend effect.
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Blonde Man Era
Who doesn't like brothers? Shannon and Laura sit down and chat about one of their favorte Swedish families. They go in depth on the Skaarsgard brothers and chat about their movies, fun facts, and how they believe they fit the "female gaze".
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Childhood Moments that altered our Brain Chemistry
You remember that scene.... the one that made you realize you actually didn't think boys had cooties anymore. The girls unpack their top three moments throughout their childhood that had them feeling all sorts of ways
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Put Your Hands on the Headboard
We read, we recruited some people, and we read some more. The girls sit down with one of their favorites Chole and talk about ACOTAR. Rhys, Cassian, Azriel, ALL OF THEM...did you know there were bonus chapters? WE DIDN'T....We also dive into Nesta's internal struggles and why it relates to us so...
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Ep 4 - You P*ss like a Horse
I mean... Let's not pretend we didn't know we'd go back to talking about Joe. HOARD HAS MADE ITS DEBUT AND WE WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT
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Kind of Impossibly good looking
Harry Styles, Post Malone, Noah Sebastian... TAYLOR SWIFT.... what do they all have in common? Music. We talk about our favorite Female Gaze worthy musicians. And we HAVE to feature our favorite band Black light animals as well. Dai
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Conventionally Attractive Men and what makes them Female Gaze worthy
There is definintely not enough time in this episode for us to go through all the men in our lists. BUT lets start with this.
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Aren't They Wizard?!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BABIES!! The girls talk about the new direction of the podcast, men that took over their summer, the problems with parasocial relationships and their new collaborators BLACK LIGHT ANIMALS!!! Give them a listen on Spotify!
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Fan Expo Series - Denver: A love letter to the 80's
We HAD to talk about Denver and the out of this world experience the girls had meeting some of the most amazing artists. And of course, we couldn't have done the episode without bringing on our new friend Preston Knight! Arguably the best Billy Hargrove Cosplayer out there. Go Checkout his Spotify!
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Fan Expo Series - The Dallas Effect
Boy was Dallas JAM PACKED with the best of Joe. We talk about going to
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FanExpo Series - phOLLOdelphia
REUNITED AND IT FEEL SO GOOOOOOD. The girls unpack Philadelphia and the REAL Star of the show.
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BONUS EPISODE - Joseph Appreciates Us!
You can't get rid of us that easy Joe, you're a winner baby! There is absolutely no way with everything that's happened over the past few weeks, we could've waited for the new season. The girls talk about the MTV Movie and TV Awards, Pedro at the Met Gala, and Joe being casted as the one thing we...
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A pop culture and modern dating podcast
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Hottakes & Heartaches is created and hosted by Danielle Nicole, Laura Vanessa.
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