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Nerdy Romantics Podcast blends romance and nerd pop culture with our book, TV, and movie recs and reviews. While some focus solely on either romance or nerdy topics like sci-fi and superheroes, NRP 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.
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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 2025Curvy Girl SummerLosing SightChildren of Blood and BoneCan't Get EnoughOnly for the WeekMy release for 2025: The Accidental ProposalBest Movies of 2025SinnersSavvy Sheldon Feels Good as HellSupermanThe Fantastic Four: First StepsThunderbolts*Honorable Mention: Capt...
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 RayneBrown Sugar this Christmas by Lula WhiteNot So Merry in Maldives by Mia HeintzelmanWrapped by Rebekah WeatherspoonA Man for Mrs. Claus by Rebekah WeatherspoonThe Ex-mas Breakup by Zoe YorkIn the Spirit by Shannon StaceyBook Lovers! New M...
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 goodSuperhero movies and award worthy performancesCity comes together with Mr. Elder (that rhymed!) The VillainsHow to beat a villain (and get to 616)The Mid-credit and Post credit scenesShout out to...
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 othersThe rest of the Fantastic Four: Ben, Johnny and SueFave charactersStoryline in the movie Show us some love with a text! Support the show #booktube #mo...
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 surpriseStandout characters in the Thunderbolts* ensembleThe Thunderbolts v. ValentinaBob aka The Sentry/The Void and depressionPerry clears up some comic book confusion about SentryPost credit scene explained an...
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 UpdateFirst thoughts on Thunderbolts*/viewing experienceIs this the connector movie we needed?The Reluctant Hero TropeThe dramatic side of the movieFamily relationships: Yelena and AlexiMarketing and reception of Thunderbolts* Show us some love with a text! Support the show #booktube #movietube ⚠ *Note: some links to book recommendations are a...
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, an...
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 EffectThe Origin Story OmissionIf you know the story, why are you upset that Superman is called an immigrant?The Superman message plot lineEerie real-wo...
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 Show us some love...
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 bookThe lack of African folklore in American cultureZelie and the heroine's journeyRacism and Colorism in Children of Blood and BoneGrowing into a leader - The reluctant hero tropeComing of Age for other main characters and their arcsHow the premise-getting magic back-fits in with the story Show us so...
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. ...
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 storyThe Hood, aka Parker Robbins and his crewMagic in the Neighborhood - Zelma, Madeline, and ... Dr. Strange?The SURPRISE GUESTJoe, aka Ezekiel Stane, aka Iron MongerGoodReads rating Show us some love with a text! Support the show #booktube #movietube ⚠ *Note: some links to book reco...
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 thatRotten Tomatoes Review bombingAre we "Marvel-ed out"?Tech mixes with magicRiri Williams was annoyingN.A.T.A....
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 ...
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...
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