Canadaland

Heated Rivalry’s breakout success is bringing CanCon, hockey, and gay sex to the world. Does this surprising hit give Canadian TV a new playbook?Heated Rivalry is also bringing in new hockey fans and helping the sport’s image, so why isn’t the NHL embracing it? Can the show have a real impact on hockey culture? Plus, Canada Proud double dips on CBC messaging, and an NDP leadership candidate uses AI to answer questions on Reddit. Host: Jesse BrownCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Katie Laur (Associate Producer and Fact Checking) Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Sam KonnertAdditional music by Audio NetworkFurther reading: Why is Heated Rivalry so popular? It’s not just the sex, but the Canadianness | CBC Arts Popularity of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Has Surprised Even TV Executives - The New York Times What ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ say about the Canada we want to be | Xtra MagazineHit show ‘Heated Rivalry’ became a