Tonsil Hockey
Tonsil Hockey is a comedy podcast about horny TV, film, books and culture. Hosted by comedians Catherine Bohart and Olga Koch, each week they dive into the sexiest, strangest and most emotionally chaotic corners of pop culture. Expect close reading, emotional unraveling, cultural commentary, hot takes, queer energy, and the manic enthusiasm of two people who care too much. New episodes every Thursday.
Episodes
FEMALE FRIENDSHIPS: Our Favourites From Film & TV
This week on the pod we are discussing our favourite female friendships across film and TV. We did mean for this to be entirely about platonic friendships but it inevitably descends into whether or not these pairs would ever date... And we obviously have thoughts. You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, Patreon and wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor
LIVE AT THE EDINBURGH FRINGE : With Special Guests Christopher Hall and Sam Lake!
This week on Tonsil Hockey we are bringing you our live episode from last month's Edinburgh Fringe! Catherine and Olga are joined by comedian and actual gym gay Christopher Hall to discuss all things Heated Rivalry, the many HR parody shows on in Edinburgh and everyone's horniest moments of the Fringe!There's also a very special guest appearance from friend of the pod Sam Lake with an important PS
MY PODCAST CO-HOST: We Read Fanfic About Us!
This week on the pod, by popular demand, we are reading a fanfic about us which we found on AO3. We also discuss Olga's wedding (and a few Heated Rivalry themed moments) and some other comedian based fic we've found on our AO3 exploration!You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, Patreon and wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
ASK US ANYTHING: We Answer Your Heated Rivalry Questions!
This week on the pod we are answering questions sent in from you! We discuss everything from songs we hope will be in the Heated Rivalry season 2 soundtrack to whether or not we are still completely consumed with our HR obsession (spoiler alert - we are)Tickets for Olga's Edinburgh show: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/olga-koch-fat-tom-cruiseTickets for Catherine's Edinburgh show: https
BEST BREAKUPS: Catherine and Olga's favourite tv and film breakups
This week on Tonsil Hockey, Catherine and Olga are discussing their favourite breakups from Film and TV, Catherine reveals her doll collecting past and they both continue to be surprised by the gaps in each others pop culture viewing habits.WE HAVE A LIVE SHOW AT THE EDINBURGH FRINGE THIS WEEKEND! TICKETS HERE: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/tonsil-hockey-live-in-edinburghTickets for Ol
THE HORNIEST THINGS IN FILM AND TV: That Aren't Meant To Be Horny
This week on Tonsil Hockey, Catherine and Olga argue over what is and isn't horny, discuss whether the worm from Dune is a bisexual icon and try to figure out why court room scenes make them both feel so many things. Tickets for Olga's Edinburgh show: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/olga-koch-fat-tom-cruiseTickets for Catherine's Edinburgh show: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/
HOCKEY AND SINGING: Heated Rivalry The Unauthorised Musical Parody | Tonsil Hockey Podcast
Today on the pod we are joined by very special guests Zheng Xi Yong and Joseph Dann aka Shane and Ilya in the UK version of Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorised Musical Parody which we will be seeing repeatedly in Edinburgh this month!You can get tickets for their Edinburgh run here: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/heated-rivalry-the-unauthorized-musical-parodyTickets for Olga's Edinburgh sh
CARNIVAL FOR DIPLOMATIC REASONS: Red, White and Royal Blue
This week on the pod after promising it several times we are finally covering Red White and Royal Blue! We'll be talking high profile, multi nation ceremonies (in the film and in Olga's real life), whether or not it's ok to sing Queen in a country bar and Catherine is once again enraged that Olga hasn't seen The L Word.Find us on Instagram, TikTok, Patreon and YouTube!A Huge Ask Media Original. Ho
HE'S BABYGIRL: A Heated Rivalry Catch Up
This week on the pod we are catching up on all things Heated Rivalry, talking about what our Instagram algorithms are showing us and surprisingly we once again talk about sports?!Find us on Instagram, TikTok, Patreon and YouTube!A Huge Ask Media Original. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
ATTRACTED TO THE ICE: Off Campus Episodes 7&8
This week on Tonsil Hockey, Catherine and Olga reach the end of season 1 of Off Campus, share some strong opinions on phones at gyms and question how real some of the names in this show are.Find us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!A Huge Ask Media Original. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
JOHN TUCKER MUST FRY: Off Campus Episodes 5&6
This week on Tonsil Hockey we are onto episodes 5 and 6 of Off Campus (or The OC for the same generation as we've decided it should be known). We check in on Olga's growing interest in sports, consider making this a sound effect based podcast and discuss whether a Thanksgiving Turkey should be used as a hockey puck.Find us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!A Huge Ask Media Original. Hosted on Acast
SWEET CHERRY PIE: Off Campus Episodes 3&4
This week on Tonsil Hockey, we discuss episodes 3 & 4 of Off Campus, discover product placement doesn't work on Catherine and talk about whether it's realistic that a student diner would serve a martini.Find us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!A Huge Ask Media Original. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PUCK BUNNIES: Off Campus Episodes 1 & 2
This week on Tonsil Hockey we are getting started with Off Campus! Catherine learns what a Zamboni is and Olga cannot remember any of the characters names.Find us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!A Huge Ask Media Original. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BACK WITH THE BOYS: The Long Game - Book Part 1
We are back in the Heated Rivalry universe and finally diving into part 1 of Rachel Reid's THE LONG GAME!In huge news, Olga likes sports now after a visit to the boy aquarium (aka the hockey) on her wedding day!You can watch part 2 of our Long Game series on our Patreon now! Find us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A PERIOD PIECE: Hunting Wives Episode 8
We have finally arrived at episode 8 in our Hunting Wives recap, Olga has run out of wigs and Catherine can't wait to go back to discussing boys that kiss.Next week we'll be back in the Heated Rivalry Universe!You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, Patreon and YouTube!A Huge Ask Media Original Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THERE I SAID IT: Hunting Wives Episode 7
This week on Tonsil Hockey we are discussing the high drama of episode 7 of Hunting Wives, and in the words of Catherine "it's nuts bananas".You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, Patreon and YouTube!A Huge Ask Media Original Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FIGHTING FIRE WITH PETROL: Hunting Wives Episode 6
This week on the pod we are on to episode 6 of Hunting Wives, people are giving Catherine free bread and Olga's got another new wig - the itchiest one yet.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, Patreon and YouTube!A Huge Ask Media Original Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
GO TO JAIL: Hunting Wives Episode 5
This week on Tonsil Hockey, Catherine and Olga are on to ep 5 of Hunting Wives and are admiring some prop comedy work, a food poisoning subplot and a group of women simply asking "are we jerks for getting procedures when there's been a murder?"You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, Patreon and YouTube!A Huge Ask Media Original Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I DON'T WANT FRUIT I WANT JUSTICE: Hunting Wives Episode 4
**Sorry for the audio issues on this episode, bit of a recording fail means we had to salvage the audio from the camera feed and it's not our usual quality. Normal service will resume next week**Catherine and Olga (in yet another new wig) are back to discuss episode 4 of Hunting Wives! You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts!A Huge Ask Media Origina
IRREDEEMABLE GIRLBOSSES: Hunting Wives Episode 3
On this week's episode we are back and shouting AHOY BITCH WHERE YA BEEN as we dive into episode 3 of The Hunting Wives!You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts!A Huge Ask Media Original Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Heated Rivalry Catch Up
This week on Tonsil Hockey, Catherine and Olga jump on a call to get all their feelings out on the latest developments coming out of the Heated Rivalry Universe!Hunting Wives coverage will resume next week!You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon!A Huge Ask Media Original Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
COACH THE TWINS: Hunting Wives Episode 2
On this week's episode, Catherine and Olga head back to Texas for episode 2 of Hunting Wives!You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, Patreon or wherever you get your podcasts!A Huge Ask Media Original Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THAT'S TEXAS: Hunting Wives Episode 1
This week on the pod we dive into further horny television and start watching the much requested Hunting Wives!Find us on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Patreon!A Huge Ask Media original Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I've Never Seen The L Word: Our Hottest Moments from Film and Television
This week on Tonsil Hockey, Catherine and Olga take a moment to share some of their favourite hot moments from film and TV! Some classics, surprises and hidden gems!Olga's list:Wild Things (1998)Obvious Child (2014)The Summer I Turned Pretty (S3E11)Bound (1996)The Handmaiden (2016)Catherine's list:Dirty Dancing (1987)10 Things I Hate About You (1999)The L Word (2004)Forever (2025)Succession (2018)
Ask A Gay Man - with special guest Dom McGovern!
Today on Tonsil Hockey, Catherine and Olga are joined by fellow comedian Dominic McGovern, who is here to answer all their burning questions!You can email us on tonsilhockeypodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram and TikTok @tonsilhockeypodcastFind us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TonsilHockeyPodcast where you can watch full episodes!You can also find us on Patreon for loads more Tonsil Hock
Ember and Ice: Geopolitics of the Forest
This week on Tonsil Hockey, Olga and Catherine dive into the geopolitics of the forest as they listen to Ember and Ice read by Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams!You can email us on tonsilhockeypodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram and TikTok @tonsilhockeypodcastFind us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TonsilHockeyPodcast where you can watch full episodes!You can also find us on Patreon for l
Romantasy with special guest Tasha Dhanraj!
On this week's episode, Catherine and Olga welcome comedy writer and Romantasy/ smut enthusiast Tasha Dhanraj to the studio! They discuss the world of Romantasy fiction, what the Heated Rivalry books get right and what else is out there that Catherine and Olga might enjoy!We also discuss Hudson and Connor's Oscar red carpet appearances over the weekend!You can email us on tonsilhockeypodcast@gmail
Heated Rivalry Book: Part 4
This week Catherine and Olga reach the climax of the Heated Rivalry book!You can email us on tonsilhockeypodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram and TikTok @tonsilhockeypodcastFind us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TonsilHockeyPodcast where you can watch full episodes!You can also find us on Patreon for loads more Tonsil Hockey content! Part of the Audio Always Originals network. Hosted
Heated Rivalry Book: Part 3... Continued!
Hey Loons! One episode simply wasn't enough to get through all the action from part 3 of the Heated Rivalry book so Catherine and Olga are back with yet more thoughts, feelings and questions. Next week we'll be discussing the final part of the Heated Rivalry book and what's coming up next on Tonsil Hockey! You can email us on tonsilhockeypodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram and TikTok @tonsilho
Heated Rivalry Book: Part 3
On this week's episode, Olga and Catherine are once again going in deep on the Heated Rivalry book... Discussing everything from freckles to the laws of robotics(!!!)We are doing WATCHALONG LIVE SHOWS in London from this weekend at Always Be Comedy! Come join your fellow loons, Catherine and Olga and a special comedy guest as we watch each episode in front an audience!Saturday 28th Feb - Ep 3 with
Heated Rivalry Book: Part 2
This week on the pod Olga and Catherine continue their deep dive into the Heated Rivalry source material, picking out the horniest moments to dissect and discuss.We are doing WATCHALONG LIVE SHOWS in London from this weekend at Always Be Comedy! Come join your fellow loons, Catherine and Olga and a special comedy guest as we watch each episode in front an audience!Sunday 22nd Feb - Ep 1 with Tia K
Heated Rivalry Book: Part 1
It's the first of our weekly episodes! This week Catherine and Olga are discussing ALL their thoughts on the first part of the Heated Rivalry book, the source material for everyone's new favourite show. They also read some messages from the audience and discuss the latest news coming out of the Heated Rivalry universe!We are doing WATCHALONG LIVE SHOWS in London later this month at Always Be Comed
A Message From Tonsil Hockey
A quick note from your favourite loons on the future of Tonsil Hockey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Cottage: Cottage Core
Olga and Catherine have finally arrived at The Cottage.Whilst we've reached the end of our season 1 Heated Rivalry recap, we have SO MUCH MORE to discuss so are pleased to announce that from next week we'll be back with weekly episodes! Make sure you are subscribed to be the first to know when a new episode drops!You can email us on tonsilhockeypodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram and TikTok @t
I'll Believe in Anything: Competition Winners
On today's episode, Catherine and Olga are in the studio at 8am (!) to dissect episode 5 of Heated Rivalry. They discuss helmet kisses, stylists and the women of the show.You can email us on tonsilhockeypodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram and TikTok @tonsilhockeypodcastAnd find us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TonsilHockeyPodcast where you can watch full episodes! Part of the Audio
Rose: Let's Be Buds
On today's episode Catherine and Olga are hornier than ever and relieved to be firmly back in Shane and Ilya territory.You can email us on tonsilhockeypodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram and TikTok @tonsilhockeypodcastAnd find us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TonsilHockeyPodcast where you can watch full episodes! Part of the Audio Always Originals network. Hosted on Acast. See acast
Hunter: Side Quest
On today's episode, Catherine and Olga discuss episode 3 of Heated Rivalry AKA the side quest episode, learn the meaning of some internet terminology they've seen whilst on some HR deep dives and read our first listener messages!You can email us on tonsilhockeypodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram and TikTok @tonsilhockeypodcastAnd find us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TonsilHockeyPodcast
Olympians: Ice Cream in the Snow
On today's episode, Olga and Catherine are going in deep on episode 2 of Heated Rivalry. They'll be weighing in on whether or not Russians blush, kissing in stairwells and just how many venues one ice rink can double for.You can email us on tonsilhockeypodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram and TikTok @tonsilhockeypodcastAnd find us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TonsilHockeyPodcast where yo
Rookies: Smoking Hot
On today's Tonsil Hockey, Olga and Catherine are here with all their thoughts and feeling on Heated Rivalry episode one - "Rookies". Come for the hot takes, stay for the Russian proverbs. We'll be back tomorrow for all things episode 2! You can email us on tonsilhockeypodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram and TikTok @tonsilhockeypodcastAnd find us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TonsilH
Holy Puck
Hi Loons! Welcome to the first ever episode of Tonsil Hockey, a podcast we NEEDED to make to get all our thoughts about the television show Heated Rivalry out of our system. Every day this week we are releasing new episodes going in DEEP on each episode of your new favourite show. You can email us on tonsilhockeypodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram and TikTok @tonsilhockeypodcastAnd find u
Tonsil Hockey Is Coming
Olga Koch and Catherine Bohart discovered Heated Rivalry and, almost immediately, lost the plot.What started as a shared fixation quickly became a full-time mental occupation. This podcast is their attempt to channel that obsession into something constructive (or at least communal).Each episode tracks the story episode by episode, combining close reading, emotional unraveling, and cultural comment
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