Nerdy Romantics Podcast
Nerdy Romantics Podcast stands out with its unique blend of romance and nerd pop culture topics. While some competitors focus solely on either romance or nerdy topics like sci-fi and superheroes, NRP seamlessly combines the two, creating a niche for listeners who are fans of all these genres. Host Y. M. Nelson brings her own perspective as a romance author and superhero and Star Trek fan to the discussions, adding depth and authenticity to the content. We have a community space for listeners to engage with each other and discuss episode topics which goes beyond just listening to a podcast episode. We also have a newsletter which includes shownotes, nerdy and romantic book recommendations, and first looks at Y. M. Nelson's content. So if you like book boyfriends, HEAs, Star Trek, Marvel and DC Comics, and fantasy books, then this podcast is for you!
Episodes
Y. M. Nelson and guests Marcie and Staci talk about the Marvel TV series Ironheart. All of us had something to say about Riri Williams and her status as a legacy hero. And in light of the censorship and extortion of Jimmy Kimmel, what I say about a certain media company's IP is particularly relevant right now.
Topics discussed:
- How we found the show and the controversy around that
- Rotten Tomatoes Review bombing
- Are we "M...
We wrap up our discussion of Superman and Lois with a chat about season 4, the final season of the series. We talk about the correlation between the Death of Superman comic and the show, villains Lex Luthor and Doomsday, the last episode, and we give this one a GoodReads rating.
Topics We Discuss:
1:30 Lex Luthor
10:29 Doomsday v. Superman
12:12 A rushed ending
23:55 The Clark Kent reveal to the world
31:42 Kids with superpowers
35:28 Wh...
In this episode Y. M. Nelson and guest Perry C. discuss the reasons why season 3 of Superman and Lois was the most real of the CW Arrowverse.
Topics We Discuss:
01:55 The Death of Superman and the Doomsday character
05:29 Season 3 highlights
12:35 Superman and Lois in the comics
15:22 The new Johnathan Kent
24:23 The CW teen show dynamic
31:47 The Lois and Clark romance
47:36 Season 3 villain: Bruno Manheim
57:21 Pia Manheim and the family ...
We give YOU, season 5 some of the lowest ratings we have ever given anything. Find out why we did that. Also hear what we had to say about the one bright spot in this season, Amanda Camp as Reagan and Maddie, and why she should get an Emmy nod.
Topics we discuss:
- The Lockwoods and twins Reagan and Maddie
- Henry, Joe's son
- The final episode of YOU
- Goodreads star rating
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In part 1 of this review, Dana, Staci, Marcie, and host Y. M. Nelson rip apart season 5 of YOU, the final season of the Netflix thriller show based on the Carolina Kepnes series of books.
Topics we discuss:
- Our initial expectations
- Joe Goldberg, the impossible white man
- Too much unbelievable story
- Why S5 should have been shorter
- Episode 8, the return of Joe's past loves
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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 discussed
01:21 The Captain America: Brave New World Controversy
14:25 Casting Controversy
18:28 Characters we wanted more of
20:27 Post-Credits scene revi...
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 Experience
- 06:23 Story Pacing
- 15:05 Eternals, Red Hulk, and ... Wakanda?
- 25:11 The Tie-In movie feel
- 29:30 Tie-In versus more...
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 Blades
- Only Mostly Dead by AlliTemple
- Jewel Me Twice by Charish Reid
- Only for the Week by Natasha Bishop
We even name drop Danielle Allen and shamlessly plug RRAW...
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.
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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 discuss
Main character Leslie
Aunt Dot and her inspiration
Ri...
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 se...
Is Star Trek: Section 31 a must-watch sci-fi movie or a Trek spin-off flop? 🤔 In this episode, host Y. M. Nelson and guest cohosts Marcie and Staci give their honest review of this highly anticipated Star Trek film starring Michelle Yeoh as Emperor Philippa Georgiou. WARNING: This episode is full of spoilers!
This action-packed movie follows Georgiou as she joins the secretive Section 31, a covert Starfleet division tasked with pro...
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 Discussed
01:33 The Penguin as a gangster series
08:13 Who is Oswald Cobb?
15:07 Gotham City as a character
19:07 Sophia Falcone Gigante
23:46 Easter eggs and a Goodreads rating
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Jen G. And host Y. M. Nelson continue the discussion of Star Trek Discovery Season 5, including rating the series and the season.
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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 Act...
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 change
- Animation style changes
- Nightcrawler
- Storm and Gambit
- Adult-friendly dialogue
- Why continuation works here instead of a reboot
- Week-to-Week format
- EPISODE FIVE(!)
- Rogue's origins
- Sneak Peeks
- Punk Storm and charac...
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 becaus...
If you watched Supercell S1, join in the second half of our discussion when we talk more about the characters stories and rate the series. Don't forget to tell a nerdy friend!
Topics we discuss:
- Just right viewing
- Michael as a communicator and … a leader?
- Sickle Cell, X-Men, and the “otherness” of mutation
- Surveillance and CCTV as a character
- People are disappearing, especially people of color
- The quintessential making...
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 show
- Having a mostly Black cast on a superhero show
- Comparing this to othe...
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 reality
- Nerdy Easter Eggs
- How I saw these books
- The story behind Sporgi
- The supporting Accidental cast
- Jason's privileged friendships
- Celeste as a supporting character
- Accidental Book 3 Exclusive
- Exclusive spinoff series news!
- More exclusive news: A S...
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