Nerdy Romantics Podcast

We made it to episode 100! This movie got us excited for all things Marvel as we delve into the story, characters, and themes of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Perry and I talk tie-ins, X- Men, and movieland deals that surround this character and this franchise. TOPICS WE DISCUSS: Expectations/First Impressions X-Men tie-in Punisher tie-in (BTS) The Down-Low on the Marvel/Netflix - Defender | Marvel/H...

Staci and host Y. M. Nelson review episode 3 of Lanterns live! They talk about why this episode may have been the best yet, but why it didn't move the season's story forward at all. Topics we Discuss: What we Liked One Thing you Wanted to Know More About One Thing we Wanted to Call Out/Learned/ Think Others Should Watch Q&A Star Rating (1-5) Show us some love with a text! Support the...

Marcie and host Y. M. Nelson review the good and the bad about Masters of the Universe. They also speculate on why folks didn't see it in the theater, and if they'll continue with the franchise if another movie comes out. TOPICS WE DISCUSS How we watched He-Man history Same Characters, New Sotry Who was the movie for? Nostalgia and the Characters Story problems? Fun Times Narrative forma...

*Edited for intro length and dead air* Jen, Staci, and host Y. M. Nelson talk live about what they liked and were confused about in episode 2 of the HBO Max show Lanterns. Topics We Discuss: What did we watch, yall? What We Liked What we want to know more about What did we learn/want to call out/think that others should watch? Q&A Star Ratings (1-5) Show us some love with a text! Support the s...

We go live on YouTube to review episode 1 of Lanterns, season 1 showing weekly on HBOMax. This time I am joined by cohost Jen G. and we point out some things that caught our eye about this episode. TOPICS: We're doing lives! Who are we and what are we talking about? What We Liked One thing we wanted to know more about One thing I {learned, want to call out, etc} Q&A Star Rating for Episod...

Jen G. and I rate the movie Supergirl (2026) after we talk about pacing , fight scenes and some other goodies. Join us for a fun time! TOPICS WE DISCUSS: The pacing James Gunn's fight scenes Some comic clearing up with Virtual Perry Star Rating Clark and Kara's dynamic in the movie Show us some love with a text! Support the show #booktube #movietube ⚠ * Note: some links to book recommend...

Y. M. Nelson and guest Jen talk about the new James Gunn DCU movie, Supergirl and the impact it's already made on the DC landscape. TOPICS WE DISCUSS: Were you excited about this movie? What did you know going in? A signature James Gunn movie The variations of the Supergirl origin Why you don't compare the Supergirls Other characters we loved Other lovely characters like Lobo The story a...

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...

 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...

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 pac...

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 Charact...

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 Show us some love with a text! Supp...

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-tellin...

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...

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 S...

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 th...

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 Sinn...

 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...

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 rhym...

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, Joh...

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 Vo...

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* Show us some...

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 Cha...

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...

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...