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			<title>Episode 9: A Handful of Grass - Riders chapters 22-25</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This week we’re diving into Chapters 22-25 of Riders – Olympic fever and romance for Billy</p><br><p>We talk about: a major setback for Jake; Billy finally getting his love story; all our opinions on Janey; and our thoughts on marriage and sharing a last name.</p><br><p>As always, we go off on plenty of tangents, share some strong opinions, and attempt (with varying success) to stay on track.</p><br><p>If you have thoughts (and we know you do), we’d love to hear from you – find us on Instagram &amp; TikTok @theravishingpodcast or email us at <a href="mailto:theravishingpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">theravishingpodcast@gmail.com</a></p><br><p>Because these books deserve to be talked about.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 8: Getting Revenge - Riders chapters 19-21</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This week we’re diving into Chapters 19-21 of Riders – Rupert and Jake’s rivalry is getting serious</p><br><p>We talk about: who will be the first to get Revenge; Helen’s big news; how much we love Jilly Cooper’s cheekiness; and accepting that everyone in Jilly Cooper-land has affairs.</p><br><p>As always, we go off on plenty of tangents, share some strong opinions, and attempt (with varying success) to stay on track.</p><br><p>If you have thoughts (and we know you do), we’d love to hear from you – find us on Instagram &amp; TikTok @theravishingpodcast or email us at <a href="mailto:theravishingpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">theravishingpodcast@gmail.com</a></p><br><p>Because these books deserve to be talked about.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 7: Rupert vs Jake Round 1 - Riders chapters 16-18</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 05:54:56 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 6: Where Are They Now? - Riders chapters 14-15</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:56:02 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This week we’re diving into Chapters 14-15 of Riders – catching up with our characters after a few years</p><br><p>We talk about: Helen and Rupert’s marriage; Jake’s big phone call; what Staycation really means; and whether or not it’s weird to drink tonic without the gin.</p><br><p>We’re also treating you to some bonus ASMR content this week so look forward to that! (or maybe skip through it)</p><br><p>As always, we go off on plenty of tangents, share some strong opinions, and attempt (with varying success) to stay on track.</p><br><p>If you have thoughts (and we know you do), we’d love to hear from you – find us on Instagram &amp; TikTok @theravishingpodcast or email us at <a href="mailto:theravishingpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">theravishingpodcast@gmail.com</a></p><br><p>Because these books deserve to be talked about.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>This week we’re diving into Chapters 14-15 of Riders – catching up with our characters after a few years</p><br><p>We talk about: Helen and Rupert’s marriage; Jake’s big phone call; what Staycation really means; and whether or not it’s weird to drink tonic without the gin.</p><br><p>We’re also treating you to some bonus ASMR content this week so look forward to that! (or maybe skip through it)</p><br><p>As always, we go off on plenty of tangents, share some strong opinions, and attempt (with varying success) to stay on track.</p><br><p>If you have thoughts (and we know you do), we’d love to hear from you – find us on Instagram &amp; TikTok @theravishingpodcast or email us at <a href="mailto:theravishingpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">theravishingpodcast@gmail.com</a></p><br><p>Because these books deserve to be talked about.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 5: Rupert Rides the Relationship Rollercoaster - Riders chapters 11-13</title>
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			<title>Episode 4: Love is in the Air - Riders chapters 8-10</title>
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			<title>Episode 3: Enter Rupert Campbell-Black - Riders chapters 6-7</title>
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			<title>Episode 2: Tory Decides to Ruin Her Life - Riders chapters 4-5</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:30:58 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 1: Jake’s Horse Show Disaster - Riders chapters 1-3</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:29:39 GMT</pubDate>
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