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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!
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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 Show us some l...
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 MaddieHenry, Joe's sonThe final episode of YOUGoodreads star ratingShow us some love with a text! Support the show #booktube #movietube ⚠ *Note: some links to book recommendations are a...
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 expectationsJoe Goldberg, the impossible white manToo much unbelievable storyWhy S5 should have been shorterEpisode 8, the return of Joe's past lovesShow us some love with a text! Support the show #booktube #movietube ⚠ *Note: some links to book recommendations are affiliate l...
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 Show us some love wi...
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...
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...
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 #booktube #movietube ⚠ *Note: some links to book recommendations are affiliate links. This means I receive a small commission when you bu...
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 ...
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: wha...
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 ...
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 Show us some love with a text! Support the show #booktube #movietube ⚠ *Note: some links to book recommendations are affiliate links. ...
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 #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. 📰 Subscribe to my newsletter for my latest releases and podcast show notes https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ 🤝🏾Be a part of o...
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 B...
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 r...
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 HenryCarla LunaSa...
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 viewingMichael as a communicator and … a leader?Sickle Cell, X-Men, and the “otherness” of mutationSurveillance and CCTV as a characterPeople are disappearing, especially people of colorThe quintessential making of a superhero: Loss.The Portal: what was with that?Supacell’s Statement...
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 cha...
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! Suppor...
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 ...
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 re...
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