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#142 | Wicked is a PHENOMENON

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis
About this episode
Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today's they’re talking WICKED, part 1: why we all relate to it so deeply, our favorite moments of the film, and how wild the different brand collaborations they have are. PLUS today they chat: Sabrina Carpenter making Alice in Wonderland, Taylor Swift’s upcoming documentary, I Love LA, The Jonas Brothers Christmas Movie, and more. 


Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls 


MAIN DISCUSSION STARTS AT: 39:30


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Preorder Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156


THE THIRTY FLIRTY AND FOREVER ALONE BOOK TOUR:


Collingswood, New Jersey / Philly area - January 7th

Kiss & Tale Romance Bookshop - 6pm

in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maeher

TICKETS: https://kisstalebookshop.com/events/3873820260107



Memphis, TN - January 9th

Novel Memphis - 6pm

in conversation with Kelsey Impicciche

387 Perkins Ext., Memphis, TN 38117

RSVP: https://novelmemphis.com/event/2026-01-09/christine-riccio-w-kelsey-impicciche-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone



Austin, TX - January 11th

Lark & Owl Booksellers - 7pm

In conversation with Natasha Polis 

205 6th St Suite 101, Georgetown, TX 78626

TICKETS: https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/products/christine-riccio-author-event-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone


JANUARY - 14 - Culver City, CA

The Ripped Bodice - 7pm

in conversation with Olivie Blake/Alexene Farol Follmuth

3806 Main St, Culver City, CA 90232

TICKETS: https://www.therippedbodice.com/events-and-tickets 



Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone


Check out Natasha’s sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/

Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes!



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