Heartstopper: Story & Soundtrack Commentary

In today's episode, Izzy is joined by award-winning journalist and child psychology expert Hanna Smith to talk about Season 1 of the Netflix adaptation of the beloved LGBTQIA+ webcomic, 'Heartstopper.' Topics of discussion include Izzy's favorite highlights from the soundtrack, each of their personal connections to the individual characters, and how the show is a perfect model to show kids that queer joy is a direct act of resistance.

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✨ ARTICLES REFERENCED ✨

Buzzfeed: 'Here's Why I Found Heartstopper Equally Traumatic and Gratifying at the Same Time' - https://www.buzzfeed.com/sam_cleal/heartstopper-review

Charts Official: 'Songs featured in Netflix's Heartstopper experience major surge in chart sales' - https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/heartstopper-tracks-by-baby-queen-chvrches-shura-and-orla-gartland-receive-major-sales-uplift-thanks-to-netflix-hit__36213/

✨ MORE ABOUT HANNA SMITH ✨

Hanna Shae Smith is an award-winning journalist and a research assistant in pediatric behavioral health with the Arizona Twin Project at Arizona State University. Currently based in Mesa, Arizona, Hanna enjoys tarot reading and spending time with her cats, Dr. Christina Yang, Persephone, and Gams. 

 ✨ READ HANNA'S WORK ✨

https://facingfacialpain.org/kelsey-darragh-internet-superstar-author-tn-patient/
https://sbj.net/stories/setting-roots-from-refugee-to-orchard-owner-immigrant-builds-new-life-for-family-of-12,58102?
https://sbj.net/stories/opinion-the-science-behind-beginning-a-reading-habit,56446?

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