Nerdy Romantics Podcast

Joi Jackson talks Catfish in Paradise

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Y. M. Nelson talks with romance author Joi Jackson about her book Catfish in Paradise, book 2 of the Love, Lies, and Catfish series. This is episode 2 of my Black Women Deserve Love mini-series.

Topics Discussed:

The story behind the Love, Lies, and Catfish series
Barbados, Bajans, and "Cheese and Bread!"
Del and Black men as life coaches
The Love, Lies, and Catfish Series
The tech geek angle (Nerds!)
The "Maxine Shaw effect"
The masters of our own worlds -Fiction writers
The best side character: grandma Nezzie
Black women living the soft life
The mystery side of Joi's books, aka who's the catfish? and other Joi signatures
The nerdy and the geeky (and I drop a mini movie review)
Heat Level of Joi's books
Why showcase Black women deserving and receiving love?
Rapid Fire Questions
Joi's next book and signing events
Where we can find Joi's books

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Mandalorian and Grogu review, pt. 2

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

We wrap up our discussion of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu with characters we love, Easter Eggs, and star ratings, among other things. Spoiler alert! This episode will spoil the Mandalorian show and the movie.

Topics we discuss:

Pacing Issues and character intros
What about the side characters? Or Grogu's powers?
Mando, Grogu, and other memorable character moments
Rotta da Hutt, the Anzellans, and ... Martin Scorsese?
Ratings
Easter Eggs
Other Star Wars episodes to watch

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We're overloaded with cuteness in Mandalorian and Grogu | REVIEW 1/2

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Marcie, Jen and Staci join Y. M. Nelson in talking about the newest movie in the Star Wars franchise, Star Wars: The Manadlorian and Grogu.

TOPICS TO DISCUSS:

A Star Wars Background (mild spoilers)
First impressions/How did you find this?
Story and the big/smallness of the plot
Big Screen $ means Big Screen Story
The Show Factor
The Aftermath of a Regime Change (possible foreshadowing?)
Slowed pace: endearing and poignant or boring?

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You, Me & Tuscany gave us the escape we needed | SPOILER Review

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:00:00 -0400

Y. M. Nelson and guests Millard and Marcie get nostalgic about 90s romcoms while reviewing the movie You, Me, & Tuscany. They talk characters, funny moments, and rate this cute bright movie.

Topics we Discuss

How we found this Movie and why the finding was weird
Viewers' pattern for watching rom-coms and movie politics
The MCs: Anna and Michael
90 romcoms v. today's streaming
Characters and backstory
The characters we loved
More comedic moments and the definition of a rom-com
Was the theater the best place for You, Me, and Tuscany?
Last stand out movie items
What we didn't like
We rate the movie

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We rate Bridgerton, season 4 | SPOILER review

Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Y. M. Nelson and co-hosts discuss Bridgerton, season four's female friendships, Benedict perceptions, what we might see next season, and wrap up with a star rating.

TOPICS WE DISCUSS

Side Stories: Lady Danbury and Queen Charlotte
Female Friendships
Is this the steamiest season so far?
Benedict strikes a romantic chord
Francesca and ... Michaela?
Star Rating

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Expectations, tropes, and couples in Bridgerton, S4 - review

Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS! We've got the whole gang here to talk about season 4 of the Netflix TV show Bridgerton. In this part 1 we talk expectations for the show, the main couple, and some other couples we saw this season.

TOPICS WE DISCUSS:

Were we excited for Season 4?
Lady Whistledown reveal aftermath
The elusive Daphne and the Duke
Upstairs/Downstairs Trope and Cinderella re-telling
The mystery of Sophie's past
The Mistress "title"
The most unbelievable version of the miscommunication trope
The side stories
Francesca and John
Marcus and Violet
Queen Charlotte and Lady Danbury

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Black Rugby Romance? Yes, Please: One Knight's Stand interview with author Tanvier Peart

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Tanvier Peart talks about her rugby romance One Knight's Stand, the first in the Buffalo Steele rugby romance series, and nerdy female MCs, thick thighs, and why friends to lovers is not her jam. She also gives us a long list for our TBRs. No spoilers, so hang out with us!

TOPICS WE DISCUSS:

The Buffalo Steel Rugby Series - why rugby?
Trope talk: no friends-to-lovers?
Miriam is the Blerd we love
The characters we love to see
The rugby world: nicknames
Tanvier's Universe
Writing across romance genres
Why we need to be one of Tanvier's Patrons
Our Threads Connection
Black sports romance - Where are we?
Rapid Fire Questions
Where we can find Tanvier

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We rated Wonder Man | Review, part 2/2

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0400

We weren't surprised when Wonder Man got a season 2. On this episode find out why we think so, including our ratings for the season.

Topics we Discuss:

Wonder Man in the Comics
Simon's family dynamic
Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery, aka Simon's buddy
The agent and the rest of the great cast
Trevor Slattery in the MCU. Who is he, again?
Cameos!
Scheduling mishaps, but bingeable TV
Star Ratings
Wonder Man in Avengers Doomsday?

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We wondered about WONDER MAN (review, pt.1/2)

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Staci, Marcie and I (Y. M. Nelson) didn't know anything about this Marvel character going in, nor did we know about the series. But we were filled with wonder (I know, bad pun) at this highly entertaining series. Hear what we have to say about this great show. This review of Marvel's Wonder Man has spoilers.

TOPICS WE DISCUSS:

First impressions/how we found out about this show
Overall thoughts/First Episode Fake-Out
Meta Actor shows (aka the Entourage talk)
Government Control and Surveillance for ... what exactly?
The Doorman Clause as a fear policy
Josh Gadd/The Doorman episode
Series Pacing

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Best of 2025 - Nerdy Romantic Style

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Y. M. Nelson shares her best books, movies, and TV that celebrate the nerdy and the romantic. She delves into superhero, sci-fi, fantasy, and romance genres to pick the best reads, listens and watches of the year.

Best Books of 2025
- Curvy Girl Summer
- Losing Sight
- Children of Blood and Bone
- Can't Get Enough
- Only for the Week
My release for 2025: The Accidental Proposal
Best Movies of 2025
- Sinners
- Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell
- Superman
- The Fantastic Four: First Steps
- Thunderbolts*
- Honorable Mention: Captain America: Brave New World
Best Nerdy TV shows
- Star Trek Discovery, S5
- Superman & Lois, S3
- The Residence
- Ironheart
- Eyes of Wakanda
- The Penguin

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This year's holiday romances are sure to keep you jolly

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Jen and host Y. M. Nelson recommend 7 holiday romances for 2025 that will keep you in the holly jolly spirit. Y. M. Nelson also has an announcement for a new mini-series in the new year!

Books We Recommend:

Single and Ready to Jingle by Piper Rayne
Brown Sugar this Christmas by Lula White
Not So Merry in Maldives by Mia Heintzelman
Wrapped by Rebekah Weatherspoon
A Man for Mrs. Claus by Rebekah Weatherspoon
The Ex-mas Breakup by Zoe York
In the Spirit by Shannon Stacey
Book Lovers! New Mini-series in 2026

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The Fantastic Four: For Your Consideration | review, pt. 2

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500

Y. M. Nelson hosts the second part of a review of the Fantastic Four: First Steps with guests Marcie and Perry. They talk an award-worthy performance of Sue Storm, the Richards' kid, Villains in the 828, and rate the movie with a star rating.

Topics We Discuss

Sacrificing too much for the greater good
Superhero movies and award worthy performances
City comes together with Mr. Elder (that rhymed!) The Villains
How to beat a villain (and get to 616)
The Mid-credit and Post credit scenes
Shout out to Herbie
We rate The Fantastic Four

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Fantastic Four needs your undivided attention | SPOILER review, pt. 1

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0500

Y. M. Nelson hosts a deep dive into the Marvel movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps. She and guests Perry and Marcie discuss the fantastic four characters, movie pacing, and why this is the best version of them all.

TOPICS:

How did we discover /first watch the movie?
What was with the "Jetsons" look?
Character Portrayls: Mr. Fantastic and others
The rest of the Fantastic Four: Ben, Johnny and Sue
Fave characters
Storyline in the movie

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We rate Thunderbolts* | review, pt. 2

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Y. M. Nelson hosts the continuing discussion of Thunderbolts. She and Jen, Perry and Marcie talk about female led Marvel movies, depression and grief, standout characters in a fun ensemble cast, and we give the movie a star rating.

TOPICS WE DISCUSS:

Marketing Thunderbolts*
A Greenlit surprise
Standout characters in the Thunderbolts* ensemble
The Thunderbolts v. Valentina
Bob aka The Sentry/The Void and depression
Perry clears up some comic book confusion about Sentry
Post credit scene explained and other fun things
Star rating
If you are dealing with suicidal thoughts

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You didn't see Thunderbolts* coming | SPOILER review, pt.1

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0500

Jen, Perry, Marcie and host Y. M. Nelson talk about why Thunderbolts* was a great character study in a superhero disguise.

TOPICS WE DISCUSS:

Perry's Update
First thoughts on Thunderbolts*/viewing experience
Is this the connector movie we needed?
The Reluctant Hero Trope
The dramatic side of the movie
Family relationships: Yelena and Alexi
Marketing and reception of Thunderbolts*

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Superman wasn't the only awesome character | SPOILER review, Pt. 2

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Host Y. M. Nelson and guests Staci, Perry, and Jen continue to review and then rate James Gunn’s version of Superman. In this episode, we talk about the “Justice Gang” – Mr. Terrific, Guy Gardner, and Hawkgirl – Superman’s posse, and we talk about the Daily Planet gang – notably Lois, Perry, Jimmy and Steve – Clark Kent’s posse. We also give this one a star rating.

Topics We Discuss:

Secondary Characters: The Justice Gang
Peacemaker tie-in
The "Justice Gang" make up: Guy Garnder, Hawkgirl, and Mr. Terrific
Next in the DCU
DCU and multiverses explained
The Daily Planet crew: Lois, Perry, Jimmy and the newsroom
Easter Eggs in Superman
Star rating

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Superman was always political | SPOILER Review, part 1

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Host Y. M. Nelson and guests Staci, Perry, and Jen review James Gunn's version of Superman. We went political, we went comic book, we went totally nerdy with this review of the new DCU iteration. This was one lively discussion you can't miss.

Topics We Discuss:

How excited were we about James Gunn's Superman?
A Comic Book Feel - The James Gunn Effect
The Origin Story Omission
If you know the story, why are you upset that Superman is called an immigrant?
The Superman message plot line
Eerie real-world similarities ... that no one seemed to talk about
Superman's relationship to Lois
Power, Knowledge, and Responsibility
Lois, Superman, and the whole hidden identity thing

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Why we loved Children of Blood and Bone | Review, pt. 2

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Staci and host Y. M. Nelson wrap up discussion of this YA fantasy with a little politics, world building, and look ahead to what the movie version of this book may entail. We finish our review with a Goodreads rating.

Topics we discuss:

0:47 When magic means power - The politics of the story

9:13 The politics of the book - The Author's Note

15:23 The World of Children of Blood and Bone

21:50 Musing on the movie version

30:24 The audiobook experience

33:49 GoodReads rating

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Children of Blood and Bone is a great fantasy for YA and adults

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Y. M. Nelson and guest Staci discuss the folklore, the appeal, and the plot of the best selling fantasy Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi.

Topics we discuss:

First impressions of the book
The lack of African folklore in American culture
Zelie and the heroine's journey
Racism and Colorism in Children of Blood and Bone
Growing into a leader - The reluctant hero trope
Coming of Age for other main characters and their arcs
How the premise-getting magic back-fits in with the story

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Fall romances that will spook you or keep you cozy, we've got them all

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Jen G and host Y. M. Nelson recommend books that will scare you, or if you prefer, that will make you feel cozy while drinking your pumpkin spice latte and cuddling in your sweater. We also pay tribute to two romance authors we lost this summer: Carla Luna, who was also a guest on the show, and Twyla Turner.

Books we Discuss:

1:05 A Personal Moment: In Memorium - Carla Luna and Twyla Turner

6:59 Jen's new podcast and Bootcamp

10:39 Blood Bond by Elle Beauregard

13:16 You Can Make Me by R. L. Merrill

17:26 Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma

21:05 Honorable Mention: Blood Moon by Brittany S. Lewis

23:10 Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca

26:18 Witchful Thinking by Celestine Martin

33:40 There's Pumpkin About You by Athena Carstairs

39:01 Eat. Pray, Hex by Tara Lush (Cozy Mystery)

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A surprise guest and a rating of Ironheart | SPOILER review

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Staci, Marcie, and host Y. M. Nelson talk the secondary characters of Ironheart, including a long-awaited surprise character, and give the show a Goodreads star rating.

Topics we discuss:

The timing of Riri's story
The Hood, aka Parker Robbins and his crew
Magic in the Neighborhood - Zelma, Madeline, and ... Dr. Strange?
The SURPRISE GUEST
Joe, aka Ezekiel Stane, aka Iron Monger
GoodReads rating

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We felt some kind of way about Ironheart

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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 "Marvel-ed out"?
Tech mixes with magic
Riri Williams was annoying
N.A.T.A.L.I.E. - friend, foe, or Terminator?
Has Riri changed since Wakanda Forever?
Why the "Ironheart is bad" argument doesn't work

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Why people will revisit Superman and Lois: S4 review

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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 Where is Superman and Lois in the Arrowverse?

40:44 The Last Episode

55:08 GoodReads rating

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Superman and Lois, S3 is the most real in the Arrowverse

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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 dynamic

1:00:09 Clark confronts Emmett

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What happened to YOU? We rate YOU, season 5

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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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Why we did not like S5 of YOU - SPOILER review, pt.1

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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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Captain America: Brave New World Controversy! and a rating

Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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 review and explanation

30:41 Goodreads Rating

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We analyze Captain America: Brave New World (review, part 1)

Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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 Captain America: What are we missing?
36:55 One more thing about The Eternals
40:00 Joaquin as the new Falcon - a missed opportunity

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We recommend Romance Beach Reads

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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 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.com

Find most of these books we recommend at https://bookshop.org/lists/books-from-the-nerdy-romantics-podcast/edit *

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Camille Baker answers questions about Have We Met?

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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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What We Give Away is a second chance romance and an eye-opener about diet culture

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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

Risto the chef

media representations of larger bodies

Kellan Reed and office diet culture concerns

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Did Star Trek: Section 31 Deliver or Disappoint? (part 2) Review

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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:
🌌 Pan and Philippa's relationship
📍 The Cast of Characters: what do we think?
⭐ Final verdict – We rate it using the Goodreads star system!
🔮 Bonus: A couple of Easter Eggs

If you're a Trekkie, a sci-fi movie lover, or just wondering if Star Trek: Section 31 is worth your time, check out this review and then like, comment, and subscribe for more nerdy and romantic episodes.

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Is Star Trek: Section 31 Worth Watching? (part 1 review)

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

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 protecting the United Federation of Planets—all while facing the ghosts of her past. But does it live up to the hype?

We discuss:

🖖 Michelle Yeoh’s performance – Does she steal the show?
🚀 The story pacing – Engaging or uneven and too fast?
🌌 The ensemble cast – Standouts and weak links
🔮 Future predictions – Where could the story go next?

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Why I loved The Penguin, Season 1 (Review)

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

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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Star Trek Discovery, S5 is the best one yet (pt.2)

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

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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Star Trek Discovery, S5 is the best one yet (pt.1)

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

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 Trek
The Michael and Booker Love Story (and Moll and L'Ak as a foil)
The progenitor's view of Michael v. her own
Culber's spiritual evolution

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Why we loved X-Men '97

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

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 character history
The politics of X-Men
Where will the store go
Racism
Easter Eggs
Goodreads rating

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We recommend Holiday Romances

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

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 by

Raquel Henry
Carla Luna
Sarah Kuhn
Sarah Raasch
Eliana West
Mia Heintzelman
RaAnne Thayne
Heatherly Bell
Eva Moore
Kelly Farmer

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The Supacell S1 Review continues (part 2)

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

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 of a superhero: Loss.
The Portal: what was with that?
Supacell’s Statement about Black people in the healthcare system
The Love Stories of Supacell
Other superhero shows and movies not from a Comic Book
We rate Supacell the Goodreads way

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Why Supacell was the Black superhero show we needed

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

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 other superhero shows and movies that are more mainstream
The main characters and their various stories as they discover their superpowers

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We talk THE ACCIDENTAL PROPOSAL Live

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

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 Secret Second Chances glow-up

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Welcome to Nerdy Romantics Podcast

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

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!

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Bridgerton, Season 3 Review pt.2

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

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' Storylines
00:13:13 Benedict's story
00:32:45 How we watched this SPLIT season
00:48:20 What do we want to see in S4?
01:09:56 Goodreads rating

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Bridgerton, Season 3 Review pt.1

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

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 saw
Polin's lack of seduction
Colin v. Lord Dublin
Penelope as a character and Eloise
Eloise is a bad friend
Lady Whistledown revealed ... or is she?
A Million little ... stories
Theories on the "epilogue"
Who is Colin now, and do we like him?
Overall rating (Based on Goodreads' 5-star rating)

#booktube

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The Accidental Proposal - Secrets Revealed

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Tati Richardson asks host Y. M. Nelson what makes the themes of The Accidental Proposal more serious and heavier than The Accidental Swipe. What do readers have to look forward to in The Accidental Proposal? And what made Y. M. Nelson want to put Jason and fortune through this?

Also, for those that want to know why we didn't see as much of certain characters, you will get an explanation here.

*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

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - Review pt.2

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

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 Forever
Storylines and screentime
Namor's world and him as an anti-hero
Easter Eggs and little things of note
Overall 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 #movietube

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - Review pt.1

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Y. M. Nelson and Nerdy Romantics guests Staci, Dana, Corey, Perry, and Marcie talk all things Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. This discussion was a lively one where we touched on several topics that this rich movie and the franchise had to offer.

We talk everything from Namor to women in Wakanda to colonialism in this lively review of the Marvel sequel. Some topics we discuss:

Our first experiences with the first Black Panther
Our impressions and first thoughts about what the second Black Panther would be
Chadwick Boseman's passing and the future of the Black Panther character (*spoilers)
The societal issues brought up in this movie
The role of women in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

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Star Trek Picard S3 Easter Eggs that will make Trekkies giddy!

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

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.
3:42 Episode One

10:28 Episode Two

13:09 Episode Four

18:07 Episode Five

21:36 Episode Six

27:45 Episode Seven

31:06 Episode Eight

36:17 Episode Nine

43:01 Episode Ten

Have an Easter egg that she forgot? Comment here or on the webpage for this episode with the Easter eggs that you saw?

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Queen Charlotte, a Bridgerton Story: Show Chat, pt.2

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 20:00:00 -0400

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 listen.

We talked about:

Lady Danbury v. Princess Augusta
Shonda Rhimes storytelling technique and signature touches
Lady Whistledown narration
Clothes, makeup and HAIR
Lighting Love
The Music
"Sorrows, Sorrows, Prayers"
Lord and Lady Danbury's home
The Little Details
Our Goodreads rating for the series

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We review Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (part 1 of 2)

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0400

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:
• 01:48 Facts and Fiction (specifically Bridgerton fiction)
• 08:21 Our impressions and first thoughts about Queen Charlotte
• 20:08 The stories of 3 marriages and 3 ladies who have “lived”
• 27:09 The grandeur of the show that is costumes and makeup
• 36:12 King George's responsibility, being a Queen and "the Great Experiment"
• 52:33 Brimsley and Reynolds’ relationship

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Hiatus Announcement

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

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 (and some in August). These will include:

Queen Charlotte show chat part 1 and 2
Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Easter Eggs
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (parts 1 and 2)
and more!

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Marvel Comics MCU Movies You Slept on in 2023

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

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 Spiderverse
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Join us as we talk about your favorite (and controversial) characters from Monica Rambeau to Miles Morales to Kang to Antman. We even talk about an X-Man or two!
#movietube #marvel

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I interview Filthy Rich Fae author Geneva Lee

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

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 grew from her love of Twilight
World building and how real are her settings?
Lachlan Gage as the bad boy cinnamon roll alpha male
Strong, independent female main characters that can stand toe-to-toe with their heroes
Nerdy tendencies (She's a Trekkie, y'all!)
And a couple of writer tips and inspo

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The 2023 DC Comics Movies you slept on (Recap)

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

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

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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Star Trek: Picard Review - What you'll love about the finale, pt. 1 (SPOILERS)

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 22:00:00 -0400

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 in Star Trek
Captain Shaw
Returning Characters from the Franchise
Social Commentary: Technology and Assimilation with the Borg
Returning Characters from the Franchise (cont.)
Memorable Story Lines from S3

#StarTrek #PicardSeason3

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Ep.31 HER GOOD SIDE by Rebekah Weatherspoon

Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

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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BONUS: 2023 Season Preview

Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

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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YOU, Season 4 threw us for a loop

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Y. M. Nelson and guests Staci, Marcie, and Dana tackle YOU, Season 4 for this episode. Usually the "you" in the thriller series on Netflix has been an love interest that main character Joe Goldberg obsesses over, but in season 4, 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.

Some topics we discuss:

The murder mystery subplot of Season 4
Johnathan Moore, aka Joe Goldberg – a man out of his element
Who is Rhys Montrose, and why do we care?
Is Marianne the one that got away?
Fight Club
P^nises (but not the one that matters?)
Give a Goodreads rating

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Romance Books with great LGBTQ+ rep

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0400

Y. M. Nelson and guests Marcie, Staci, and Jen recommend romance reads with LGBTQIA+ main characters as part of Nerdy Romantics Podcast's "Who Gets An HEA?" miniseries, Pride edition.

Books that we recommend:

Witch's Complement by Elle Beauregard https://bookshop.org/a/17944/9798529038659
Worth Melting For by Elle Beauregard
Work For It by Talia Hibbert https://bookshop.org/a/17944/9781913651114
Read Between the Lines by Rachel Lacey https://bookshop.org/a/17944/9781542033541
Gilded Lies by Lin Lustig

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Ep.18 The Batman Movie Review

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Author Y. M. Nelson and guest Jen Graybeal review the movie The Batman starring Robert Pattinson for the “DCTV and DCU reviews” miniseries. In this miniseries, we review current TV shows and movies with DC Comics superheroes.

We go in-depth about the noir characteristics of the film, our fave Batmans through the years, Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman, and we even talk about DCU in comparison to the MCU before we give The Batman a star rating.

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Ep.17 Bridgerton Season 2 Show Chat

Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Nerdy Romantic guest hosts Marcie, Staci, and Dana join Y. M. in reviewing season 2 of Netflix's Bridgerton. The group talks about the new and returning set of characters, memorable scenes, and even address some controversy ... yes, a little.

We did joke about the angsty t-shirt, however, it is a reality, and it's now available for purchase in the NRP merch store.

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Ep.16 Differently-Abled Romance Recs - Who Gets an HEA mini-series

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Episode 16 has romances that feature differently-abled main characters. Y. M. Nelson and Nerdy Romantics Dana and Staci along with new Nerdy Romantic Jen recommend several romance novels that showcase people finding love whether they are deaf, or disfigured, or on the autism spectrum.

Speaking of autism, did you know that April is Autism Awareness Month? (We did). Also, most of these books are by differently-abled authors! 😍🥰😍🤩 Even more incentive to pick up these recommendations. As if you needed it.

We also recommend more of these in the show notes

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DC Comics' TITANS wow us 3 seasons in (Review)

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Host and author Y. M. Nelson and guest Jen Graybeal review Seasons 1-3 of Titans TV series airing on HBO Max for the Nerdy Romantics' "DCTV and DCEU reviews" miniseries. In this miniseries, we review current TV series and movies with DC Comics superheroes.

We go into depth with the many characters on Titans, compare storytelling through the seasons, and give a star rating along with a few trigger warnings.

Note** If you don't want to be spoiled, go straight to the star ratings chapter, listen, then come back for the review after you've watched!

02:36 What is Titans?

03:55 Characers and how Jen found this show

05:52 Season One Hooks Us In

09:58 Doom Patrol Tie in

13:16 More Titans Character talk -Back to Season one

17:33 Expectations V. Reality: Storytelling and arcs

23:47 Season Two and Season Three: Big Bads, Big Drama, and Easter Eggs

33:25 Easter Eggs in Season Three: Do we like them?

36:04 What happened with Season Three, anyway?

56:51 Are we looking forward to season Four?

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Author Y. M. Nelson talks impressions, points out Easter Eggs, and generally nerds out about the new Matrix movie, The Matrix Resurrections (Warner Brothers, 2021). This is only from seeing the trailer, not reading or watching any commentary. Not even looking at the IMDB page for the movie.

Do you plan to see the movie? Tweet or post on Instagram using #nerdyromanticspodcast. You can also comment on my IG post about this episode.
Twitter: @ymnelson1
Instagram: @authorymnelson

To watch the trailer, check out the Warner Brothers YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/9ix7TUGVYIo

(*Nerdy Romantics Podcast is not knowingly affiliated with Warner Brothers or any of its affiliates)

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I read "Twenty-Four Hours of Freedom" by ...me! (Romance audiobook)

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

On episode eight of the Nerdy Romantics Podcast, author Y. M. Nelson will read her first indie published short story, "Twenty-Four Hours of Freedom." This is part 1 of the "Owen & Makayla Trilogy." The 3-part story series goes on to become Secret Second Chances. This is the only audio copy of this story.

In this episode:

I list the songs on the playlist for the story
I read the story (in its entirety)
I talk about how I came up with it
I address the most common feedback I get about the trilogy

Books Mentioned During the Episode

"Twenty-Four Hours of Freedom" is no longer in print. However, Secret Second Chances is available. https://ymnelson.com/secret-second-chances

The "Owen & Makayla Trilogy, Volumes 1-3" is also no longer in print.

To learn more about the trilogy, read the description here (purchase links are available)

If you have read any of my stories:

Please leave a review on Goodreads and Amazon (or your eBookseller's platform). Reviews help you by connecting you with books you may like easier, and they help authors get more exposure to new readers.

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Ep.7 Netflix's The One S1 Review

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

On episode seven, Y. M. Nelson and Nerdy Romantics Marcie, Dana, and Staci talk about a new TV series on Netflix called The One. The series is based off the novel by John Marrs. We look at both the nerdy and the romantic sides of this series, which combines both of those elements, plus a mysterious death mystery that helps unfold the story behind the main characters.

For links to get the books mentioned in the show, see the show notes for this episode at https://ymnelson.com/nerdy-romantics-podcast

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We rate Netflix's Bridgerton, Season 1

Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

In part 2 of the Nerdy Romantics chat about Netflix's Bridgerton, Y. M. Nelson talks with Nerdy Romantics Dana, Staci (also permanent guests of the L-5 podcast), and Marcie about the wonderful characters and the funny scenes they loved in Season 1 of the show.
The Bridgerton series is based off a romance novel series by Julia Quinn.

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We review Netflix's Bridgerton, Season 1

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Nerdy Romantics Podcast has a panel chat--this time about the historical romance Netflix TV series Bridgerton! We discuss how we found the show and tackle two of the social media controversies about the show: the "historical accuracy" and the sex. Nerdy Romantic Marcie joins Staci and Dana (permanent guests of the L-5 Podcast on YouTube) in part 1 of this show chat.

Bridgerton is based on the romance story series by Julia Quinn (available now).

Neither Nerdy Romantics Podcast nor any of its guests are affiliated with Netflix or the show Bridgerton or any of its surrounding companies.

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Ep.5 Rock The Curves by Twyla Turner Book Chat

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Nerdy Romantics Podcast gets a group discussion going on Episode 5, which looks at the novel Rock the Curves by Twyla Turner. In this book review and discussion, Y. M. Nelson is joined by fellow Nerdy Romantics readers Dana from YouTube's L-5 Podcast and Staci to review what they liked...and didn't like about the interracial romance novel with a plus-sized heroine.

1:43 Premise of "Rock the Curves"

3:48 How I found this book

6:42 Intro: Staci and Dana

11:16 Judging a book by its Cover

12:56 Story talk (Overall impressions)

17:07 Character talk (Lyris)

23:00 Character Talk (Gage)

27:24 Where we wished the story would go

35:36 Goodreads Rating

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Star Trek: Picard, S1 Review, Trekkie love pt. 2

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

In Episode 4.2, Author Y. M. Nelson talks Star Trek: Picard, Season 1, episode 7 in part 2 of the review of the show. She discusses poignant Easter Eggs, timelines, and … a Gormagander? Also discussed: things that bug her. Like fire in space. Weird.

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Star Trek: Picard, S1 Review, Trekkie love pt. 1

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

In Episode 4.1, Author Y. M. Nelson talks Star Trek: Picard, Season 1: background on the moment she decided to watch and Easter Eggs she found cool from Episode 5 of the newest series in the Star Trek franchise. (Part 1 of 2)

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Ep.2 Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner Book Review

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Y. M. Nelson talks fan love, being plus-sized and being a sidekick while reviewing women's fiction novel Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner.

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This steamy romance made me love audiobooks

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Y. M. Nelson, romance and women's fiction author and host, talks about her first audiobook listening experience-- the steamy romance novel More Than Crave You by Shayla Black.

Y. M. Nelson talks about what makes this romance audiobook series a great one to listen to: namely Christian Fox, narrator.

My Goodreads review of More Than Crave You
Fun Friday Reviews are available on my website https://ymnelson.com

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How I got the idea for Nerdy Romantics Podcast

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Where did Y. M. Nelson come up with the Nerdy Romantics Podcast? What is this all about? How much of a trekkie can a romance author be, anyway? All of these questions and more answered in Episode 3. We talk superheroes, Star Trek, romance novels and romcoms.

More about Y. M. Nelson here

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