Nerdy Romantics Podcast

Y. M. Nelson, Staci, Perry and Marcie talk about the online controversy that surrounded Captain America: Brave New World (and why it's not worth talking about to real Marvel fans), characters we wanted to see more of, and we rate the movie with a Goodreads star rating.Topics we discussed01:21 The Captain America: Brave New World Controversy14:25 Casting Controversy18:28 Characters we wanted more of20:27 Post-Credits scene review and explanation30:41 Goodreads RatingShow us some love with a text!Support the show#booktube #movietube⚠ *Note: some links to book recommendations are affiliate links. This means I receive a small commission when you buy. This does not affect the price you pay.

Y. M. Nelson and guests Staci, Marcie, and Perry review Captain America: Brave New World. They talk story pacing, Eternals and Incredible Hulk, and they wonder why all of this is in a Captain America movie. Did you have questions, too? We get those answered on this episode!Topics we discuss:01:50 The Theater Experience06:23 Story Pacing15:05 Eternals, Red Hulk, and ... Wakanda?25:11 The Tie-In movie feel29:30 Tie-In versus more Captain America: What are we missing?36:55 One more thing about The Eternals 40:00 Joaquin as the new Falcon - a missed opportunityShow us some love with a text!Support the show#booktube #movietube⚠ *Note: some links to book recommendations are affiliate links. This means I receive a small commission when you buy. This does not affect the price you pay.

 Join Jen, Carla, and me Y. M. Nelson as we recommend romance books that are perfect for a beach vacation. These reads range from sweet to red hot and everything in between. Find your next book summer fling here. Some Books we recommend:Forrest for the Trees by Kilby BladesOnly Mostly Dead by AlliTempleJewel Me Twice by Charish ReidOnly for the Week by Natasha BishopWe even name drop Danielle Allen and shamlessly plug RRAW and Black Romance Book Fest!See all of Carla Luna's books at https://www.carlalunabooks.com/Schedule a session with Jen Graybeal at https://jengraybeal.comFind most of these books we recommend at https://bookshop.org/lists/books-from-the-nerdy-romantics-podcast/edit * Show us some love with a text!Support the show#booktube #movietube⚠ *Note: some links to book recommendations are affiliate links. This means I receive a small commission when you buy. This does not affect the price you pay.

Y. M. Nelson interviews author Camille Baker after the release of her debut novel Have We Met? We talk about career choices, character muses and gush about our fave romance reads and tropes. Baker's book is fun while also dealing with the death of a loved one and showing representation for the deaf community.Show us some love with a text!Support the show*Note: some links to book recs are affiliate links. This means I receive a small commission when you buy. This does not affect the price you pay.#booktube #movietubeStay in touch with Nerdy Romantics Podcast Subscribe to my newsletter https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ Be a part of our nerdy romantics community https://buymeacoffee.com/authorymnelson/membership Follow me for show behind the scenes Instagram https://instagram.com/authorymnelson Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/NerdyRomantics TikTok https://tiktok.com/@ymnelson Tell someone about the show!

Author Paulette Stout talks with host Y. M. Nelson about her latest novel in the Bold Journeys series, What We Give Away. This novel dives deep into American diet culture and why weight is not an indicator of health. It also brings readers a delightful second chance romance, with all the steam and the slow burn you love in a Paulette Stout novel. Join our conversation as we discussMain character LeslieAunt Dot and her inspirationRisto the chefmedia representations of larger bodiesKellan Reed and office diet culture concernsShow us some love with a text!Support the show*Note: some links to book recs are affiliate links. This means I receive a small commission when you buy. This does not affect the price you pay.#booktube #movietubeStay in touch with Nerdy Romantics Podcast Subscribe to my newsletter https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ Be a part of our nerdy romantics community https://buymeacoffee.com/authorymnelson/membership Follow me for show behind the scenes Instagram https://instagram.com/authorymnelson Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/NerdyRomantics TikTok https://tiktok.com/@ymnelson Tell someone about the show!

Marcie, Staci and host Y. M. Nelson continue their discussion of Star Trek Section 31. They analyze other characters, talk about the show's future, and give this one a Goodreads rating.This action-packed movie follows Emperor Georgiou as she joins the secretive Section 31, a covert division tasked with doing Starfleet's "dirty work"—all while facing the ghosts of her past. But does it merit a series or even a sequel?We discuss:

Is Star Trek: Section 31 a must-watch sci-fi movie or a Trek spin-off flop?

 Listen to why I thought THE PENGUIN TV series on Max was more of a mafia-gangster drama than a live-action superhero show. Stick around for what I rated it and why. Topics Discussed01:33 The Penguin as a gangster series08:13 Who is Oswald Cobb?15:07 Gotham City as a character19:07 Sophia Falcone Gigante23:46 Easter eggs and a Goodreads ratingShow us some love with a text!Support the show*Note: some links to book recs are affiliate links. This means I receive a small commission when you buy. This does not affect the price you pay.#booktube #movietubeStay in touch with Nerdy Romantics Podcast Get Show notes at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter Be a part of our nerdy romantics community Follow me for show behind the scenes Instagram Facebook TikTok Tell someone about the show!

Jen G. And host Y. M. Nelson continue the discussion of Star Trek Discovery Season 5, including rating the series and the season.Show us some love with a text!Support the show*Note: some links to book recs are affiliate links. This means I receive a small commission when you buy. This does not affect the price you pay.#booktube #movietubeStay in touch with Nerdy Romantics Podcast Get Show notes at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter Be a part of our nerdy romantics community Follow me for show behind the scenes Instagram Facebook TikTok Tell someone about the show!

Y. M. Nelson and guest Jen G. geek out about the last season of Star Trek: Discovery in this part 1 of 2. We talk relationships, the franchise, action-adventure plot of the season. *WARNING: We will spoil Star Trek: Discovery (all seasons, especially 3 and 5) and Star Trek: The Next Generation, S6, Ep. 20 - "The Chase"Topics We discuss:  Star Trek Discovery Season 5 Overview (SPOILER ALERT)The Action-Adventure Mystery of Season Why Discovery is a different kind of TrekThe Michael and Booker Love Story (and Moll and L'Ak as a foil)The progenitor's view of Michael v. her ownCulber's spiritual evolutionShow us some love with a text!Get "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter: Go to https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ Support the show*Note: some links to book recs are affiliate links. This means I receive a small commission when you buy. This does not affect the price you pay.#booktube #movietubeStay in touch with Nerdy Romantics Podcast Get Show notes at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter Be a part of our nerdy romantics community Follow me for show behind the scenes Instagram Facebook TikTok Tell someone about the show!

Host Y. M. Nelson and author and guest Perry C. talk about what they loved about the continuing series X-Men '97 and what they look forward to in the upcoming seasons.Topics we discuss:Cyclops character changeAnimation style changesNightcrawlerStorm and GambitAdult-friendly dialogueWhy continuation works here instead of a rebootWeek-to-Week formatEPISODE FIVE(!)Rogue's originsSneak PeeksPunk Storm and character historyThe politics of X-MenWhere will the store goRacismEaster EggsGoodreads ratingShow us some love with a text!Get "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter: Go to https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ Support the show*Note: some links to book recs are affiliate links. This means I receive a small commission when you buy. This does not affect the price you pay.#booktube #movietubeStay in touch with Nerdy Romantics Podcast Get Show notes at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter Be a part of our nerdy romantics community Follow me for show behind the scenes Instagram Facebook TikTok Tell someone about the show!

 Host Y. M. Nelson, guest cohost Jen G., and author Carla Luna share the books that they're excited to read (or re-read) this holiday season. We  recommend romance reads for your winter holidays from every romance subgenre including, contemporary, sci-fi, historical, and paranormal. This episode is spoiler-free, so get ready to add to your eReaders, your library hold list, or your list for your next Barnes and Noble run because we've got you! Books byRaquel HenryCarla LunaSarah KuhnSarah RaaschEliana WestMia HeintzelmanRaAnne ThayneHeatherly BellEva MooreKelly FarmerShow us some love with a text!Get "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter: Go to https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ Support the show*Note: some links to book recs are affiliate links. This means I receive a small commission when you buy. This does not affect the price you pay.#booktube #movietubeStay in touch with Nerdy Romantics Podcast Get Show notes at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter Be a part of our nerdy romantics community Follow me for show behind the scenes Instagram Facebook TikTok Tell someone about the show!

Y. M. Nelson, host and guests Stacie and Marcie keep talking about the newest superhero/sci-fi hit show on Netflix: Supacell.Show us some love with a text!Get "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter: Go to https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ Support the show*Note: some links to book recs are affiliate links. This means I receive a small commission when you buy. This does not affect the price you pay.#booktube #movietubeStay in touch with Nerdy Romantics Podcast Get Show notes at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter Be a part of our nerdy romantics community Follow me for show behind the scenes Instagram Facebook TikTok Tell someone about the show!

Y. M. Nelson, host, and guests Stacie and Marcie review the newest superhero/sci-fi hit show on Netflix: Supacell. Supacell is a superhero show set in South London, England that imagines what if the sickle cell gene mutated and instead held superpower instead of sickness? We talk about why we were drawn to the show and other topics such as:How we found the showHaving a mostly Black cast on a superhero showComparing this to other superhero shows and movies that are more mainstreamThe main characters and their various stories as they discover their superpowersShow us some love with a text!Get "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter: Go to https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ Support the show*Note: some links to book recs are affiliate links. This means I receive a small commission when you buy. This does not affect the price you pay.#booktube #movietubeStay in touch with Nerdy Romantics Podcast Get Show notes at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter Be a part of our nerdy romantics community Follow me for show behind the scenes Instagram Facebook TikTok Tell someone about the show!

Y. M. Nelson talks about her steamy sequel to The Accidental Swipe -- The Accidental Proposal - in this episode recorded live on YouTube. She talks The Captain America shirt scene and realityNerdy Easter EggsHow I saw these booksThe story behind SporgiThe supporting Accidental castJason's privileged friendshipsCeleste as a supporting characterAccidental Book 3 ExclusiveExclusive spinoff series news!More exclusive news: A Secret Second Chances glow-upShow us some love with a text!Get "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter: Go to https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ Support the show*Note: some links to book recs are affiliate links. This means I receive a small commission when you buy. This does not affect the price you pay.#booktube #movietubeStay in touch with Nerdy Romantics Podcast Get Show notes at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter Be a part of our nerdy romantics community Follow me for show behind the scenes Instagram Facebook TikTok Tell someone about the show!

Do you love Romance novels?Great! But wait ...Do you also love nerd pop culture?Like, do you have an opinion about the MCU or Zach Snyder's Justice League?Or maybe you get excited about a new Star Trek or Star Wars installment?Or perhaps you're always looking for … “the precious”?If you wish there was a podcast channel where you could hear about all of these, then Nerdy Romantics Podcast is it. My name is Y. M. Nelson, and I review romance, sci-fi, and fantasy novels, shows, and movies. Sometimes with guests!I also have a newsletter where I talk about my own novels and nerdy and romantic recommendations.So subscribe to the podcast and get your fix of Nerdy Romantic goodness!Wait… That didn't come out right. Subscribe to Nerdy Romantics Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!Show us some love with a text!Support the showStay in touch with Nerdy Romantics Podcast Go to https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok

The fun continues with our discussion of Bridgerton S3! Y. M. Nelson and friends continue our talk about the Shondaland historic romance series, featuring couple Penelope and Colin (Polin). Listen to our take on Benedict and the other story lines, and find out what we rated this season.Included in this discussion: 00:03:12 Comment on Polin! 00:05:16 Comment below on Romancing Mr. Bridgerton!00:05:37 Other Characters' Storylines00:13:13 Benedict's story00:32:45 How we watched this SPLIT season00:48:20 What do we want to see in S4?01:09:56 Goodreads rating#booktubeShow us some love with a text!Get "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter: Go to https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ Support the showStay in touch with Nerdy Romantics Podcast Go to https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok

Y. M. Nelson and friends talk everything Polin in part 1 of this review of Netflix's Bridgerton, season 3. This historical romance show from the Julia Quinn books has us discussing perceptions, character struggles, and being in love in this fictional 19th century London ton.We discuss the following topics:Polin (Penelope and Colin's ship name): Expectations v. what we sawPolin's lack of seductionColin v. Lord DublinPenelope as a character and EloiseEloise is a bad friendLady Whistledown revealed ... or is she?A Million little ... storiesTheories on the "epilogue"Who is Colin now, and do we like him?Overall rating (Based on Goodreads' 5-star rating)#booktubeClick here to send us a Text about weekly episodes!Get "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter: Go to https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ Support the showStay in touch with Nerdy Romantics Podcast Go to https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok

Host Y. M. Nelson and guests wrap up the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever review with a discussion of several more topics before each giving a rating on this Marvel comics movie.We talk everything from Namor to women in Wakanda to colonialism in this lively review of the Marvel sequel. Some topics we discuss:The role of women in Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverStorylines and screentimeNamor's world and him as an anti-heroEaster Eggs and little things of noteOverall rating (Based on Goodreads' 5-star rating)*Note* This was previously a premium episode for my Nerdy Romantics Community. Instead of premium episodes, we are doing more things there that reflect … well, community! Plus, we're giving away some pretty exclusive stuff. It's all for the fans who want to interact with each other. So, join us! https://buymeacoffee.com/authorymnelson/membership#marvel #movietubeClick here to send us a Text about weekly episodes!Get "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter: Go to https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ Support the Show.Stay in touch with Nerdy Romantics Podcast Go to https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok

For the first time in Nerdy Romantics Podcast history, I am going on hiatus for 2 months! But I won't leave you without episodes.I am releasing formerly premium episodes weekly during July. These will include:Queen Charlotte show chat part 1 and 2Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Easter Eggsand more!Tell us if you like  having more than 1 episode a month from Nerdy Romantics Podcast! Send us a text message (link below)Take our poll (if available)or email us at mailto:podcast@nerdytomanticspodcast.com#booktube #movietubeClick here to send us a Text about weekly episodes!Get "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter: Go to https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ Support the Show.Stay in touch with Nerdy Romantics Podcast Go to https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok

Send us a Text Message.Did you think it was all over after  Avengers Endgame? Well, it's not. Y. M. Nelson and Perry Constantine of Superhero Cinephiles podcast review and rate the Marvel Comics Superhero movies that came out in 2023.SPOILER ALERT: We will spoil all of these superhero films! We review and rate the following amazing Marvel Comics Superhero movies Antman and the Wasp: QuantumaniaThe MarvelsSpiderman: Across the SpiderverseGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Join us as we talk about your favorite characters from Starlord to Captain Marvel to Antman. We even talk about an X-Man or two!#movietube #marvelGet "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter. Go to https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ to get your copy. Support the Show.Get all the Nerdy Romantics Podcast goodies! Go to https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok

Send us a Text Message.Host Y. M. Nelson interviews Geneva Lee, author of Filthy Rich Fae, book 1 of her new Filthy Rich Fae Series. We talk romantasy, the royals, and why Lachlan Gage and the rest of her leading men are what she's dubbed "Cinnamon Roll Alphas". We even get into some of Geneva's nerdy tendencies, which is of course why I knighted her an official nerdy romantic!Topics we discussHow Filthy Rich Vampires grew from her love of TwilightWorld building and how real are her settings?Lachlan Gage as the bad boy cinnamon roll alpha maleStrong, independent female main characters that can stand toe-to-toe with their heroesNerdy tendencies (She's a Trekkie, y'all!)And a couple of writer tips and inspoGet "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter. Go to https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ to get your copy. Support the Show.Get all the Nerdy Romantics Podcast goodies! Go to https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok

As we move into the 2024 summer movie season, host  Y. M. Nelson and Perry Constantine of Superhero Cinephiles podcast talk about the DC and Marvel movies that came out in 2023. Check out what we think you should watch (or re-watch), what you should skip, and how controversy outside of the movies themselves affected (or may affect) where these franchises go in the future.Get "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter. Go to https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ to get your copy. Support the Show.Contact Nerdy Romantics Podcast: Go to https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok Thank you for listening!

Host Y. M. Nelson, guest cohost Jen G. and new guest co-host Leslie M. share the books that they're excited to read (or re-read) this summer. This one is sure to fill up your TBR list whether you like a sweet or a steamy heat level.We  recommend romance reads for your summer from every romance subgenre including, contemporary, sci-fi, historical, and paranormal. We even have a selection from the new hot romantasy genre. This episode is spoiler-free, so get ready to add to your eReaders, your library hold list, or your list for your next Barnes and Noble run because we've got you!Get "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter. Go to https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ to get your copy. Support the Show.Contact Nerdy Romantics Podcast: https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok Get premium episodes in your email or in your podcast feed. Want to be on the show? Find out how at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/be-on-the-show Thank you for listening!

Host Y. M. Nelson interviews Carla Luna, author of Tour Wars, her latest release in the Romancing the Ruins Series. We talk archaeology, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, The Mummy, and slow burn rivals to lovers romance. This book is the essence of what Nerdy Romantics is all about!Get your copy of SECRET SECOND CHANCES, a friends-to-lovers, second-chance romance with a suspenseful twist. Releases March 5 on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CT3X213B Get "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter. Go to https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ to get your copy. Support the showContact Nerdy Romantics Podcast: https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok Get premium episodes in your email or in your podcast feed. Want to be on the show? Find out how at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/be-on-the-show Thank you for listening!

Nerdy Romantics Podcast host and romance and romantic women's fiction author Y. M. Nelson talks to romantic women's fiction author  Paulette Stout about her new release What Eyes Can't See, Book 3 in her Bold Journeys series. We discuss writing diverse characters, racism in the workplace (especially THIS workplace), and why we want Sebastian to be our next book boyfriend.Get your copy of SECRET SECOND CHANCES, a friends-to-lovers, second-chance romance with a suspenseful twist. Releases March 5 on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CT3X213B Get "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter. Go to https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ to get your copy. Support the showContact Nerdy Romantics Podcast: https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok Get premium episodes in your email or in your podcast feed. Want to be on the show? Find out how at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/be-on-the-show Thank you for listening!

Y. M. Nelson, romance and romantic women's fiction author and podcast host breaks down the changes coming to Nerdy Romantics Podcast in 2024 and talks about a new opportunity for fans to connect!Get your copy of SECRET SECOND CHANCES, a friends-to-lovers, second-chance romance with a suspenseful twist. Releases March 5 on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CT3X213B Get "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter. Go to https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ to get your copy. Then go to Goodreads and add it to your lists and review! Support the showContact Nerdy Romantics Podcast: https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok Get premium episodes in your email or in your podcast feed. Want to be on the show? Find out how at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/be-on-the-show Thank you for listening!

Watch on YouTube https://youtube.com/@authorymnelson Y. M. Nelson and co-hosts Marcie, Dana and Corey and Staci review the Netflix movie Best. Christmas. Ever! to end the 2023 season. See transcript of this review on the podcast website.The Accidental Swipe is a steamy contemporary romance with a couple of jaded lovers, online dating hijinks, and a few fun Golden Girls references. Add it to your Goodreads want to read list, and subscribe to my newsletter to keep up with the latest on this fun story with HEA included!Support the showContact Nerdy Romantics Podcast: https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok Get premium episodes in your email or in your podcast feed. Want to be on the show? Find out how at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/be-on-the-show Thank you for listening!

Subscriber-only episodeCheck out what the next installment in the Accidental Lovers series will bring and learn why the themes of The Accidental Proposal are more serious and heavier than The Accidental Swipe. The Accidental Swipe is a steamy contemporary romance with a couple of jaded lovers, online dating hijinks, and a few fun Golden Girls references. Add it to your Goodreads want to read list, and subscribe to my newsletter to keep up with the latest on this fun story with HEA included!Contact Nerdy Romantics Podcast: https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok Get premium episodes in your email or in your podcast feed. Want to be on the show? Find out how at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/be-on-the-show Thank you for listening!

Nerdy Romantics Podcast host Y. M. Nelson is interviewed by Tati Richardson, author and host of Romance In Colour about her writing journey to producing her debut novel, The Accidental Swipe.The Accidental Swipe is a steamy contemporary romance with a couple of jaded lovers, online dating hijinks, and a few fun Golden Girls references. Add it to your Goodreads want to read list, and subscribe to my newsletter to keep up with the latest on this fun story with HEA included!Support the showContact Nerdy Romantics Podcast: https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok Get premium episodes in your email or in your podcast feed. Want to be on the show? Find out how at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/be-on-the-show Thank you for listening!

Subscriber-only episodeListen as Y. M. Nelson goes through all 10 episodes of Season 3 of Star Trek Picard and point out the Easter Eggs and nostalgic moments she saw. Have an Easter egg that she forgot? Comment here or on the webpage for this episode with the Easter eggs that you saw? This episode contains SPOILERS of Star Trek Picard, Season 3, since I go through every episode.The Accidental Swipe is a steamy contemporary romance with a couple of jaded lovers, online dating hijinks, and a few fun Golden Girls references. Add it to your Goodreads want to read list, and subscribe to my newsletter to keep up with the latest on this fun story with HEA included!Contact Nerdy Romantics Podcast: https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok Get premium episodes in your email or in your podcast feed. Have a show idea? Want to be on the show? Find out how at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/contact Thank you for listening!

*WATCH ON YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/@authorymnelson*Join podcast creator and romance author Y. M. Nelson, Nerdy Romantics Podcast guest hosts Staci, Marcie, Jen, and Dana, and best-selling romance author Mia Heintzelman  and guests as they celebrate the launch of Fortune & Jason and their friends as they go from jaded 40-somethings to a couple. ⁣We talked about the book, did some fast rounds of Q&A, announced Nerdy Romantics VIPs and an Instagram giveaway! This episode is packed with fun goodies that you will love.The Accidental Swipe is a steamy contemporary romance with a couple of jaded lovers, online dating hijinks, and a few fun Golden Girls references. Add it to your Goodreads want to read list, and subscribe to my newsletter to keep up with the latest on this fun story with HEA included!Support the showContact Nerdy Romantics Podcast: https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok Get premium episodes in your email or in your podcast feed. Have a show idea? Want to be on the show? Find out how at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/contact Thank you for listening!

Y. M. Nelson and guest hosts Staci and Jen discuss Star Trek Picard, season 3 in this episode packed full of impressions of the show, the characters we loved, the ones we wished we saw more of, and the plot points that made us think. SPOILER ALERT We will spoil ALL of Star Trek Picard, season 3, so please watch, then come back and join us.The Accidental Swipe is a steamy contemporary romance with a couple of jaded lovers, online dating hijinks, and a few fun Golden Girls references. Add it to your Goodreads want to read list, and subscribe to my newsletter to keep up with the latest on this fun story with HEA included!Support the showContact Nerdy Romantics Podcast: https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok Get premium episodes in your email or in your podcast feed. Have a show idea? Want to be on the show? Find out how at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/contact Thank you for listening!

Y. M. Nelson and guest hosts Staci and Jen discuss Star Trek Picard, season 3 in this episode packed full of impressions of the show, the characters we loved, the ones we wished we saw more of, and the plot points that made us think. SPOILER ALERT We will spoil ALL of Star Trek Picard, season 3, so please watch, then come back and join us.The Accidental Swipe is a steamy contemporary romance with a couple of jaded lovers, online dating hijinks, and a few fun Golden Girls references. Add it to your Goodreads want to read list, and subscribe to my newsletter to keep up with the latest on this fun story with HEA included!Support the showContact Nerdy Romantics Podcast: https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok Get premium episodes in your email or in your podcast feed. Have a show idea? Want to be on the show? Find out how at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/contact Thank you for listening!

Subscriber-only episodeMy group of guests continue discussing the limited series inspired by Bridgerton, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story in this part 2 episode.  We talk relationships, story-building, and give it a Good reads rating among other topics.As in all of our review chats, there are spoilers of the series and the books (Bridgerton, S1-S2; Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story novel by Julia Quinn & Shonda Rimes), so watch the series first (and read the book) if you don't want to be spoiled.We talked about:What we liked about the relationships between the charactersWhy Queen Charlotte is, so far, better than BridgertonShonda Rhimes storytelling technique and signature touchesOur Goodreads rating for the seriesThe Accidental Swipe is a steamy contemporary romance with a couple of jaded lovers, online dating hijinks, and a few fun Golden Girls references. Add it to your Goodreads want to read list, and subscribe to my newsletter to keep up with the latest on this fun story with HEA included!Contact Nerdy Romantics Podcast: https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok Get premium episodes in your email or in your podcast feed. Have a show idea? Want to be on the show? Find out how at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/contact Thank you for listening!

Subscriber-only episodeI had a full contingent once again of guest hosts to discuss the limited series inspired by Bridgerton, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Our conversation was just as lively as the show itself! None of us could get enough of this series. Here what we had to say in part 1 of Queen Charlotte, a show chat.The Accidental Swipe is a steamy contemporary romance with a couple of jaded lovers, online dating hijinks, and a few fun Golden Girls references. Add it to your Goodreads want to read list, and subscribe to my newsletter to keep up with the latest on this fun story with HEA included!Contact Nerdy Romantics Podcast: https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok Get premium episodes in your email or in your podcast feed. Have a show idea? Want to be on the show? Find out how at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/contact Thank you for listening!

Host Y. M. Nelson talks to best-selling romance author Rebekah Weatherspoon about her debut YA romance HER GOOD SIDE. We discuss her journey to getting this book out there, the auction that took place for it and how she came up with Bethany and Jacob and their light and fun(ny) story. This one is epic, y'all!The Accidental Swipe is a steamy contemporary romance with a couple of jaded lovers, online dating hijinks, and a few fun Golden Girls references. Add it to your Goodreads want to read list, and subscribe to my newsletter to keep up with the latest on this fun story with HEA included!Support the showContact Nerdy Romantics Podcast: https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok Get premium episodes in your email or in your podcast feed. Have a show idea? Want to be on the show? Find out how at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/contact Thank you for listening!

Subscriber-only episodeWe preview the Nerdy Romantics Podcast calendar. With some great ones still one the calendar, and some interesting episodes already tackled, see what I, Marcie and Jen thought about the lineup.Contact Nerdy Romantics Podcast: https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok Get premium episodes in your email or in your podcast feed. Have a show idea? Want to be on the show? Find out how at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/contact Thank you for listening!

 My guest hosts and I tackle YOU, Season 4  for this month's podcast. I say tackle, because if you've been following the series (and the books), the "you" in YOU has been an love interest that main character Joe Goldberg obsesses over. This season the "you" is someone totally different. If you've watched the season (or if you just want to get our take on it), check out what we thought about the way YOU, Season 4 turned out.  THERE WILL BE SPOILERS.Support the showContact Nerdy Romantics Podcast: https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok Get premium episodes in your email or in your podcast feed. Have a show idea? Want to be on the show? Find out how at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/contact Thank you for listening!

Subscriber-only episode Y. M. Nelson and Nerdy Romantics guests Staci, Dana, Corey, Perry, and Marcie talk all things Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. This over two-hour discussion was a lively one where we touched on several topics that this rich movie and the franchise had to offer. Shop our Bookshop Book Lists Looking for a book we mentioned on the show? Check out my booklists at Bookshop.org.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Contact Nerdy Romantics Podcast: https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok Get premium episodes in your email or in your podcast feed. Have a show idea? Want to be on the show? Find out how at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/contact Thank you for listening!

Y. M. Nelson is joined by fellow author Tati Richardson to discuss her debut romantic comedy, The Build Up. Tati shares with Y. M. how she thought of the premise of this novel, her thoughts on portraying middle-aged relationships, and why it felt like we were really tooling around Atlanta in … a broke-down car?!The Accidental Swipe is a steamy contemporary romance with a couple of jaded lovers, online dating hijinks, and a few fun Golden Girls references. Add it to your Goodreads want to read list, and subscribe to my newsletter to keep up with the latest on this fun story with HEA included!Support the showContact Nerdy Romantics Podcast: https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok Get premium episodes in your email or in your podcast feed. Have a show idea? Want to be on the show? Find out how at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/contact Thank you for listening!

Y. M. Nelson and Nerdy Romantics guests Jen and Mary recommend romance reads based on our favorite book boyfriends. In episode 28, we feature romance novels by Angelina M. Lopez, Carlotta Hughes, Talia Hibbert, Alyssa Cole, Lisa Raynes, Rebekah Weatherspoon and Eva Moore. The Accidental Swipe is a steamy contemporary romance with a couple of jaded lovers, online dating hijinks, and a few fun Golden Girls references. Add it to your Goodreads want to read list, and subscribe to my newsletter to keep up with the latest on this fun story with HEA included!Shop our Bookshop Book Lists Looking for a book we mentioned on the show? Check out my booklists at Bookshop.org.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showContact Nerdy Romantics Podcast: https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok Get premium episodes in your email or in your podcast feed. Have a show idea? Want to be on the show? Find out how at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/contact Thank you for listening!

Y. M. Nelson and Nerdy Romantics guests Jen and new guest Perry dive into DC superhero Superman as we discuss CW TV Series Superman & Lois, Seasons 1 and 2. We get pretty nerdy as we go in depth on the show's storylines, characters, and culture, especially since Perry is an avid comic book reader and author. The Accidental Swipe is a steamy contemporary romance with a couple of jaded lovers, online dating hijinks, and a few fun Golden Girls references. Add it to your Goodreads want to read list, and subscribe to my newsletter to keep up with the latest on this fun story with HEA included!Support the showContact Nerdy Romantics Podcast: https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok Get premium episodes in your email or in your podcast feed. Have a show idea? Want to be on the show? Find out how at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/contact Thank you for listening!

Y. M. Nelson and guests Jen Graybeal and Staci share their love for and feelings about Star Trek Discovery, seasons 1-3. This episode contains spoilers.Go to our new book lists page on https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com to find and buy books we've mentioned on the show. Get a book for your loved one or yourself! Get "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter. Go to https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ to get your copy. Then go to Goodreads and add it to your lists and review! Support the showContact Nerdy Romantics Podcast: https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get "Star Date"--FREE when you subscribe to my newsletter. Check out our Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok Have a show idea? Want to be on the show? Find out how at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/contact

Y. M. Nelson and guests Jen and Staci review Star Trek: Picard, Season 2 in anticipation of the final season in February 2023. They talk about how they become Trekkies and what this show in particular is doing right.Get "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter. Go to https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ to get your copy. Then go to Goodreads and add it to your lists and review! Go to our new book lists page on https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com to find and buy books we've mentioned on the show. Get a book for your loved one or yourself!Support the showContact Nerdy Romantics Podcast: https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get "Star Date"--FREE when you subscribe to my newsletter. Check out our Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok Have a show idea? Want to be on the show? Find out how at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/contact

Y. M. Nelson and Nerdy Romantics guests Marcie, Staci, Pam, Dana, and Mary recommend romance reads with plus-sized main characters as the last installment of the “Who Gets An HEA?” miniseries. The mini-series showcases romances with marginalized heroes and heroines, and in episode 24, we feature romance novels by Amy Lea, Olivia Dade, Denise Williams, Kendra Sumter, and Kat Baxter.Because all of us personally connect to this representation, we also talked about the nomenclature of fat. How do you talk about someone's weight or body size with positivity and non-judgement? Dana also addressed the frustration with finding books with good fat representation. Do you have recommendations or authors you like who have body positive plus-sized main characters? Contact host@nerdyromanticspodcast.com We'd love to feature these books!Support the showContact Nerdy Romantics Podcast: https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get "Star Date"--FREE when you subscribe to my newsletter. Check out our Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok Have a show idea? Want to be on the show? Find out how at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/contact

 Y. M. Nelson and Nerdy Romantics guests Marcie, Staci, Pam, Jen, and Mary recommend interracial and multicultural romance reads as part of the "Who Gets An HEA?" miniseries. The mini-series showcases romances with marginalized heroes and heroines, and in episode 23, we feature romance novels by Tracey Livesay, Farah Heron, Twyla Turner, Eliana West, Angelina M. Lopez, Rebekah Weatherspoon, and D. A. Young. All of these are worthy of everyone's TBR. Get "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter. Go to https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ to get your copy. Then go to Goodreads and add it to your lists and review! Support the show

 On episode 22, Y. M. Nelson is joined by fellow author Jo McNally to discuss her latest contemporary romance, When Sparks Fly, Book 5 in the Rendezvous Falls series. Jo shares with Y. M. why she wanted to take the friends-to-lovers trope as far as it could go, her thoughts on portraying middle-aged and senior intimate relationships, and why those Ms. Fix-It scenes were so authentic. We've expanded! Check out nerdyromanticspodcast.com for new episodes, old favorites, and where to stream the podcast.Support the show

 Y. M. Nelson and Nerdy Romantics Podcast guests Marcie, Staci, Dana, and new guest Mary recommend their favorite romance reads as part of the "Who Gets An HEA?" miniseries. The mini-series showcases romances with marginalized heroes and heroines, and in episode 21, we feature romance novels by Olivia Dade, Sierra Simone, Twyla Turner, Iris Bolling, and Kenya Wright. We've got a new home for complete show notes! Go to https://nerdyromanticspodcast.comGet "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter. Go to https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ to get your copy. Then go to Goodreads and add it to your lists and review! Support the show

Nerdy Romantic guest hosts Pam, Marcie, Staci, and Dana join Y. M. in reviewing seasons 1-3 of Netflix's You. While I know You is not nerdy or romantic, I felt like it piqued a lot of your interests. The group talks about the crop of crazy of characters, spearheaded by main character Joe Goldberg, compares the show to the books, and gives it a Goodreads rating. We have a new website! Check out nerdyromanticspodcast.com and subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter.Want to know what Y. M. Nelson writes? Get "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter. Go to ymnelson.com/subscribe to get your copy. Then go to Goodreads and add it to your lists and review! Support the show

Y. M. Nelson and Nerdy Romantics guests Marcie, Staci, and Jen recommend several romance reads with LGBTQIA+ main characters as part of the "Who Gets An HEA?" miniseries, Pride edition.In our new mini-series, "Who Gets an HEA",  that showcases romances with marginalized heroes and heroines, episode 19 has romances by Elle Beauregard, Talia Hibbert Rachel Lacey, and Lin Lustig. No matter what your orientation or identification, there is a romance that represents you.We have a new website! Check us out at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.comWant to know what Y. M. Nelson writes? Get "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter. Go to ymnelson.com/subscribe to get your copy. Then go to Goodreads and add it to your lists and review! Support the show