Obstinate Headstrong Girls

Episode 3

In this timely episode, Jessica and Amy talk about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

Fanfic, Literary Fiction or What is our Roman Empire?

In this episode, Amy and Jessica discuss Harry Potter and The Guest by Emma Cline.

We're Back!

In this episode, Amy and Jessica catch up while discussing books, movies and their return to podcasting.

A Castle for Christmas!

In this episode Jessica and Amy are joined by their friend Kate to discuss the Netflix movie A Castle for Christmas.

Mangos and Mistletoe by Adriana Herrera

In this episode, Jessica and Amy discuss Mangos and Mistletoe by Adriana Herrera.

If He hasn't cut down a Christmas Tree, He can't be your Boyfriend

In this episode Amy and Jessica have breakfast, mimosas and a conversation about their favorite tropes.

Re- Release: Top Books of 2020 and The Roommate by Rosie Danan

For this holiday week, we are re-releasing out favorite books of 2020 and our discussion of The Roommate by Rosie Danan.

Mating the Huntress by Talia Hibbert

In this episode, Amy and Jessica discuss Mating the Huntress by Talia Hibbert.

You've Got Mail

In this episode, Jessica and Amy are joined by Jack to discuss the lovely fall movie, You've Got Mail.

Earth Bound by Emma Barry and Genevieve Turner

In this episode Amy and Jessica talk about a steamy space romance and Amy declares her hatred of science.

Anniversary Episode! 1 YEAR OF PODCASTING

In this episode, Jessica and Amy read A Week to be Wicked by Tessa Dare and celebrate a year of podcasting!

The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling

In this episode, Jessica and Amy discuss The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling.

Witch Please by Ann Aguirre

In what they call their best episode yet, Amy and Jessica discuss Witch Please by Ann Aguirre.

She's All That with the Does It Bang? Team

In this episode Amy and Jessica talk with Kelly and Kate from @hea_doesitbang about the 1999 movie She's All That. You can find Kelly @BestFriendKelly on Twitter and you can find the Romance Sticker club here: https://www.jenreadsromance.com/shop Here is the infamous prom crown: https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51uoHeXGJaL._AC_SX466_.jpg Rachel Leigh Cook's Brain on drugs commercial can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAHoxaphbEs

Wild Rain by Beverly Jenkins

In this episode, Amy and Jessica discuss Wild Rain by Beverly Jenkins.

The Princess Trap by Talia Hibbert

In this episode, Amy and Jessica talk to Julie about The Princess Trap by Talia Hibbert. CW: There is discussion of abuse in this episode.

Notting Hill or Amy's first Julia Roberts Experience

In this episode, Amy and Jessica discuss the 1999 Movie Notting Hill which Jessica has seen approximately 50 times and Amy watched for the first time for this episode.

The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez

In this episode, Amy and Jessica discuss the difficulties of using new social media platforms and the book The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez. 

Season 2! Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

In this episode, Amy and Jessica squeal in delight about Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall and wonder when telling the truth can be too much.

Back from Vacation Minisode!

In this episode Amy and Jessica discuss books they read on vacation, tv shows and just generally catch up. Jessica's dog Roscoe actively participates in this episode more than we would have liked! Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful! Find us - Instagram @OHGPodcast Twitter @OHGPodcast Email: [email protected]

Palm Springs and the Season Finale!

In this episode, Amy and Jessica discuss whether batman would be good at sex, the movie Palm Springs and set intentions for Season 2.

The Duke I'd Like to F

In this episode, Amy and Jessica discuss the anthology The Duke I'd Like to F.

Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren

In this episode, Amy and Jessica gush about Christina Lauren's Soulmate Equation.

Love Guaranteed

In this episode, Amy and Jessica discuss the Netflix Rom Com Love Guaranteed.

Big Bad Wolf by Suleikha Snyder

In this episode, Jessica and Amy discuss Big Bad Wolf by Suleikha Snyder.

Miss Scarlet and The Duke Episodes 4-6

In this episode, Amy and Jessica finish discussing Miss Scarlet and the Duke. Like what you are hearing? Leave a review!

Take the Lead by Alexis Daria

Miss Scarlet and The Duke Episodes 1-3

The Fluffiest Hero in Rafe by Rebekah Weatherspoon

Amy's Vacation Reading List

This week's mini-sode Amy talks about the books she read on vacation. You can sign up for our shownotes newsletter here https://forms.gle/48ww3TVitkBKwpph9 Thanks for listening!

Do we love baseball? in Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes

This week Amy and Jessica are joined by their friend Sushilla to discuss Linda Holmes novel Evvie Drake Starts Over.

Kleypas Birthday Extravaganza: Hello Stranger

In this episode, Amy and Jessica discuss Hello Stranger by Lisa Kleypas.

Kleypas Birthday Extravaganza: Devil in Spring

In this episode Amy and Jessica discuss Devil in Spring by Lisa Kleypas. Sign up for our show notes newsletter here: https://forms.gle/caj9Z8yV286bLanE8

Kleypas Birthday Extravaganza: Marrying Winterborne

In this episode, Amy and Jessica discuss Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas. Sign up for our Show notes Newsletter here! https://forms.gle/x6V4ins2TRze4E7PA

Kleypas Birthday Extravaganza: Coldhearted Rake

In this episode, Amy and Jessica continue the birthday festivities and discuss Lisa Kleypas' Coldhearted Rake. Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful! Find us - Instagram @OHGPodcast Twitter @OHGPodcast Email: [email protected]

Leap Year or Chasing Liberty part 2

In this episode, Jessica and Amy discuss the 2011 film Leap Year staring Amy Adams and Matthew Goode in honor of St. Patrick's Day and Leap Year and just because they wanted to. Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful! Find us - Instagram @OHGPodcast Twitter @OHGPodcast Email: [email protected]

Kleypas Birthday Extravaganza: Dreaming of You Part 2

In this episode, Amy and Jessica discuss part 2 of Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas. They also discuss cooking because this is a part romance novel part cooking podcast now. Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful! Find us - Instagram @OHGPodcast Twitter @OHGPodcast Email: [email protected]

Kleypas Birthday Extravaganza: Dreaming of You Part 1

In this episode, inspired by Amy's love of Lisa Kleypas and #DerekCravenDay, Jessica and Amy discuss Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas. Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful! Find us - Instagram @OHGPodcast Twitter @OHGPodcast Email: [email protected]

Our Favorite TV Couples

We spoil a lot of things in this episode, including but not limited to: Lost, Downton Abbey, Doctor Who, Bones, Schitt’s Creek, Scrubs, Friday Night Lights, Ms. Fischer’s Murder, Wandavision, Parks and Recreation. Sorry for our weird audio issues this week, Jessica forgot how to hold her microphone. Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful! Find us - Instagram @OHGPodcast Twitter @OHGPodcast Email: [email protected]...

Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade with Bed Wed or Behead

In this episode Meg and Carla from Bed Wed or Behead join us to discuss the nuances of Fandoms, fics and Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade. Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful! Find us - Instagram @OHGPodcast Twitter @OHGPodcast Email: [email protected] Mentioned in this episode: LaVyrle Spencer VC Andrews How to pronounce Aeneas Carole V. Bell wrote a great piece for Book riot about Fat Representation vs. Fat ac...

Cooking through amnesia in A Cowboy to Remember by Rebekah Weatherspoon

In this episode, Jessica and Amy discuss their hopes and dreams for Bridgerton Season 2 and the book A Cowboy to Remember by Rebekah Weatherspoon. Next week we are reading Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade with our friends from Bed Wed Behead. Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful! Find us - Instagram @OHGPodcast Twitter @OHGPodcast Email: [email protected]

Tacos are Life in Intercepted by Alexa Martin

In this episode we talk with our friend Jack about Hannibal, fandoms, True Blood, Doctor Who and Intercepted by Alexa Martin. Next week we are reading A Cowboy to Remember by Rebekah Weatherspoon. Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful! Find us - Instagram @OHGPodcast Twitter @OHGPodcast Email: [email protected]  

Episode 16: The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite

This week we talk to our friend Kate about D&D, fandom, and her first romance novel, The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite. We have a few audio issues in this one, apologies in advance! Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful! Find us - Instagram @OHGPodcast Twitter @OHGPodcast Email: [email protected]

Episode 15: Bridgerton S1 (Ep 7 & 8)

In this episode we conclude our discussion of Bridgerton with Christmas Kate and Julie. Content Warning: This episode contains a discussion of fertility issues. Next week we are discussing A Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite. Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful! Find us - Instagram @OHGPodcast Twitter @OHGPodcast Email: [email protected]

Episode 14: Bridgerton S1 (Ep 5 & 6)

In this episode we are joined by Kate and Julie to discuss Bridgerton episodes 5 and 6. We talk about duel fallout, how good communication could solve everything and how we want to read a romance set in Gretna Green. We also discuss who Lady Whistledown is so don't listen if you don't want to be spoiled! Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful! Find us - Instagram @OHGPodcast Twitter @OHGPodcast Email: obstinateheadstrongpodcast@gma...

Episode 13: Bridgerton S1 (Ep 3 & 4)

In this episode we discuss episodes 3 & 4 from the Bridgerton series with Amy's sister Julie.  Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful! Find us - Instagram @OHGPodcast Twitter @OHGPodcast Email: [email protected] Amy read Would I Lie to the Duke by Eva Leigh and highly recommends it. Jessica liked A Timeless Christmas written by Alexis Stanton which is one of Eva Leigh's pen names. King George in Bridgerton lan...

Episode 12: Bridgerton Season 1 (Episodes 1 & 2)

This week we talk with Amy’s sister Julie about baby bangs, corsets and cleavage so obviously we are discussing Bridgerton Season 1. Part 1 of our discussion covers Episodes 1 and 2, episodes 3-4 will come out later this week. Warning: we might spoil a little bit of 3 and 4 because Jessica doesn’t have the best memory. Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful! Find us - Instagram @OHGPodcast Twitter @OHGPodcast Email: obstinatehea...

Episode 12: Bridgerton Season 1 (Ep 1 & 2)

This week we talk with Amy’s sister Julie about baby bangs, corsets and cleavage so obviously we are discussing Bridgerton Season 1. Part 1 of our discussion covers Episodes 1 and 2, episodes 3-4 will come out later this week. Warning: we might spoil a little bit of 3 and 4 because Jessica doesn’t have the best memory. Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful! Find us - Instagram @OHGPodcast Twitter @OHGPodcast Email: obstinatehea...

Episode 11: The People love gossip in The Duke and I by Julia Quinn

Content Warning: In this episode we discuss intimate partner violence. Additionally, there are spoilers for the show Bridgerton. In this episode Amy and Jessica discuss the gossipy, smoldering book The Duke and I by Julia Quinn. They talk about whether warm milk is comforting, duke stuff, and whether the Church of England uses the bible. Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful! Find us - Instagram @OHGPodcast Twitter @OHGPodcast ...

Episode 10: Swooning through The Roommate by Rosie Danan

In this episode we discuss our favorite romance novels reads from 2020 and The Roommate by Rosie Danan. Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review for the podcast, we would be super grateful! Find us - Instagram @OHGPodcast Twitter @OHGPodcast Email: [email protected] Here is a picture of Amy’s amazing pizzamas pants. Our favorite books of 2020 (in no particular order): The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa The Prince of Broadway by Joanna Shupe ...