Euphemisms

Euphemisms

Introducing Euphemisms: the totally normal, definitely not weird, brother-sister romance novel book club podcast! Hang out with us as we explore the uneven terrain of the romance genre, discussing the tropes and dissecting the euphemisms, all with a drink in hand.

Episodes

May 12, 2026 103 mins

Eric and Natalie discuss the difference between the romance genre and romantic fiction, poor little rich boys, and whether or not they would take a stranger's hoodie as they cover Regina Black's The Art of Scandal.

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Eric and Natalie are back on their contemporary romance bullshit to cover For the Record by Emma Lord! They discuss punk rock bonafides, trope soup, and the best use for novelty Christmas underwear.

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March 3, 2026 104 mins

Eric and Natalie return to historical romance with Evie Dunmore's A Rogue of One's Own! They discuss feminist tropes, cat rescue, and possibly the most perfect name for a brothel ever ideated.

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February 3, 2026 76 mins

We're engaging with the cultural moment! Eric and Natalie discuss the viral gay hockey romance Heated Rivalry, including digressions involving girls on fire, nice lamps, and bite inhibition.

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January 20, 2026 31 mins

It's our very first minisode! Eric and Natalie cover the Netflix adaptation of People We Meet on Vacation, fittingly the very first book Euphemisms covered.

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January 6, 2026 99 mins

Kicking off 2026 with some paranormal werewolf romance! Eric, Natalie, and returning special guest Mary (aka Queen of Knots) discuss questionable medical diagnoses, hybrid anatomy, and Chekhov's pregnancy.

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December 2, 2025 100 mins

We return to Brynne Weaver's Ruinous Love trilogy with a second dark romcom -- Leather and Lark! Eric and Natalie discuss frogging, dermatology, too much of a good thing, and occasionally the book!

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Oh god. This month, Eric and Natalie take on monster romance with C.M. Nascosta's Morning Glory Milking Farm. Tune in to hear them discuss diverse, walkable communities, alarming... milking... volume, and questionable waxing practices.

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October 7, 2025 93 mins

Eric and Natalie are back with a new release contemporary romance! They discuss dead air on the radio, the gamifying of dating, and sad boys wearing gold chains in their review of B.K. Borison's First-Time Caller.

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September 2, 2025 93 mins

Eric and Natalie welcome special guest Jenna, and all discuss an instinctual distrust of French men, whether this story would be better served by the horror genre, and our favorite character, the sex shop proprietress.

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August 5, 2025 84 mins

Eric and Natalie are back on their Regency romance bullsh*t. It's Eric's first London season, but they also get around to discussing donkey racing, found families, and the siren song of ratafia.

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July 8, 2025 91 mins

It's paranormal month on Euphemisms! Eric and Natalie welcome special guest Mary and then discuss wolf anatomy, the spelling of Vampyre, and whether paranormal romance is kink adjacent.

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June 3, 2025 97 mins

It's queer sports romance month on Euphemisms! Eric and Natalie discuss soccer minutiae, queer perspectives on the female body, and the miscommunication trope.

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May 6, 2025 102 mins

It's another cowboy romance month on Euphemisms! Eric and Natalie (and special guest Lianna!) discuss what exactly barrel racing is, denim shorts, and a return to frottage.

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It's classics month on Euphemisms and we read D.H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterly's Lover! Eric and Natalie discuss the bruise of war, some new euphemisms, and questionable uses for flowers.

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March 4, 2025 90 mins

It's romantic thriller month on Euphemisms and hoo boy, we read Verity by Colleen Hoover. Eric and Natalie discuss the dental implications of biting headboards, misogynistic tropes, and mindblowing dialogue.

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February 4, 2025 90 mins

It's queer romance month on Euphemisms, and if you can stand to listen to two cis white people discuss such a thing, Eric and Natalie also talk about workspace rearrangement, emotional labor, and some pretty tasty sounding recipes as they cover TJ Alexander's Chef's Kiss.

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January 7, 2025 83 mins

Kicking off 2025 with a contemporary romance--Emily Henry's Funny Story! Eric and Natalie discuss MMC archetypes, whether nachos can be considered a sexy food, and Natalie once again fails to take a shot.

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December 3, 2024 92 mins

It's Christmas month on Euphemisms and WHAT THE HELL. Eric and Natalie discuss whether or not it will be a White Christmas, the reappearance of their least favorite trope, and insta-love alpha saps.

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November 5, 2024 85 mins

It's cowboy romance month on Euphemisms! Eric and Natalie discuss lactose intolerance, sexy Icy Hot application, and mommy issues (for a change).

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