Nerdy Romantics Podcast

Nerdy Romantics Podcast

Romance and romantic women's fiction author Y. M. Nelson discusses the nerdy - superheroes, sci-fi and fantasy, and nerd pop culture; and the romantic - romance novels, romantic movies, and romance tropes she loves. We'll review books, TV, and movies; interview authors, and see who does what romance and nerd pop culture tropes best. So if you like hearing about book boyfriends, HEAs, Star Trek, Marvel and DC Comics and romance books, then this podcast is for you!

Episodes

July 24, 2024 51 mins

Listen as Y. M. Nelson goes through all 10 episodes of Season 3 of Star Trek Picard and point sout the Easter Eggs and nostalgic moments she saw.  These moments will make #startrek fans giddy and nostalgic long after the season is over.

This episode contains SPOILERS of Star Trek Picard, Season 3, since I go through every episode.

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My 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 Goodreads 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 be warned before you lis...

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I 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.

Topics we discuss:

  • Facts and Fiction (specifically Bridgerton fiction)
  • Our impressions and first thoughts about Quee...
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July 3, 2024 4 mins

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 2
  • Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Easter Eggs
  • and more!

Tell us if you like  having more than 1 episode a month from Nerdy Romantics Podcast! 

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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 MCU 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: Quantumania
  • The Marvels
  • Spiderman: Across the Spidervers...
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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 discuss

  • How Filthy Rich Vampires gr...
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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.  In this episode we review the DCEU movies

  • The Flash (2023)
  • Blue Beetle
  • Aquaman 2: The Lost Kingdom
  • Shazam! 2: Fury of the Gods


Check out what we think you should watch (or re-watch), what you should skip, and how controversy o...

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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 gen...

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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!

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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.

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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!

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January 4, 2024 84 mins

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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.


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Check 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

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November 29, 2023 66 mins

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.

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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, an...

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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 the season FIRST, then come back and join us.

#StarTrek #PicardSeason3

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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.

Topics We Discuss:

  • Impressions of Season 3
  • Characters back from the canon
  • DS9 Connection: The Changlings
  • Life lessons ...
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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!

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May 1, 2023 22 mins

Subscriber-only episode

We 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.

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April 30, 2023 76 mins

 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 wa...

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