Erin Leafe and Clayton Gumbert

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast

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Erin (the Veteran) and Clayton (the "Virgin") discuss new romance novels every week in this fun celebration of the romance genre.

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Erin Leafe and Clayton Gumbert

Episodes

The Taming of Jessi Rose by Beverly Jenkins, Episode 123 27.04.2022 47:37

This week we read The Taming of Jessi Rose by Beverly Jenkins. Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- TikTok @learningthetropespodcast Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook ...

Bridgerton Season 2 (Episodes 1 & 2) Review 20.04.2022 32:46

(Warning: We spoil the hell out of this show, so make sure to watch the episodes before listening!) This week, we finally got around to watching Episode 1 and 2 of Bridgerton Season 2! Join our Patreon to get EARLY ACCESS to our Episode 3 & 4 Review AVAILABLE NOW! Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH...

The Hellion’s Waltz by Olivia Waite, Episode 122 13.04.2022 41:17

This week we read The Hellion's Waltz by Olivia Waite . Join Patreon now to get our Patreon Exclusive Blue & Red Logo Sticker: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes...

Minisode #23 - ”My face is beet red.” 06.04.2022 23:49

In this week's episode we recap our trip to The Ripped Bodice, talk about our plans for Bridgerton Season 2 and announce our next book ! Join Patreon now to get our Patreon Exclusive Blue & Red Logo Sticker: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Publi...

Morning Glory by Lavyrle Spencer, Episode 121 23.03.2022 1:16:55

This week we read Morning Glory by Lavyrle Spencer ! Join Patreon now to get our Patreon Exclusive Blue & Red Logo Sticker: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes F...

Minisode #22 - “I can’t even say discombobulation I’m so discombobulated.” 16.03.2022 23:55

On this week's minisode, Clayton slept through his alarm and surprises Erin with their next book ! Join Patreon now to get our Patreon Exclusive Blue & Red Logo Sticker: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and...

Faking It by Jennifer Crusie, Episode 120 09.03.2022 57:06

This week we read Faking It by Jennifer Crusie ! Or did we? Join Patreon now to get our Patreon Exclusive Blue & Red Logo Sticker: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetr...

Minisode #21 - ”Erin, did you take your teeth out? 02.03.2022 24:22

On this week's minisode, we try to figure out where A Kingdom of Dreams lands in Judith McNaught's Westmoreland Dynasty Saga, recap the results of our Modern vs. Old School poll on The Tropes Facebook Trope, and announce out next book ! Join Patreon now to get our Patreon Exclusive Blue & Red Logo Sticker: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Pod...

A Kingdom Of Dreams by Judith McNaught, Episode 119 25.02.2022 1:09:50

This week we read A Kingdown Of Dreams by Judith McNaught . Join Patreon now to get our Patreon Exclusive Blue & Red Logo Sticker: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetro...

Marry Me (2022) Movie Review 16.02.2022 50:51

This week we're joined by Producer Patty to talk about the Jennifer Lopez/Owen Wilson Rom-Com Marry Me. Plus, we announce our next book! Join Patreon now to get our Patreon Exclusive Blue & Red Logo Sticker: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Pu...

The Windflower by Laura London (w/ EA Hanks), Episode 118 09.02.2022 1:59:09

This week we welcome writer and Romance reader EA Hanks to the show to talk about The Windflower by Laura London ! Follow EA Instagram @eahanks Twitter @eahanks Join Patreon now to get our Patreon Exclusive Blue & Red Logo Sticker: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE H...

Minisode #20 - ”I rode a horse once, very slowly...” 02.02.2022 16:37

Our next book is a doozy! Join Patreon now to get our Patreon Exclusive Blue & Red Logo Sticker: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- TikTok @learningthe...

Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas, Episode 117 26.01.2022 1:06:04

(Trigger warning: We discuss domestic abuse and sexual assault.) This week we read Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas ! Join Patreon now to get our Patreon Exclusive Blue & Red Logo Sticker: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts,...

Minisode #19 - ”You’ve got heat. It’s just on from 3am to 5am, then it turns off.” 19.01.2022 7:45

In this week's episode, we announce next week's book! Join Patreon now to get our Patreon Exclusive Blue & Red Logo Sticker: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- TikTok @learningthetrope...

Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas, Episode 116 12.01.2022 1:14:05

This week we read Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas. Join Patreon now to get our Patreon Exclusive Blue & Red Logo Sticker: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- TikTok @learningthetropespodcas...

Minisode #18 - ”I’m holding in a cough.” 05.01.2022 6:56

In this week's minisode we announce our next book ! Join Patreon now to get our Patreon Exclusive Blue & Red Logo Sticker: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- TikTok @learningthetropesp...

A Christmas Gone Perfectly Wrong by Cecilia Grant, Episode 115 22.12.2021 44:37

This week we read A Christmas Gone Perfectly Wrong by Cecilia Grant and talked about how love creates community, Christmas tree etiquette and whether we've ever been Falconing. Join Patreon now to get our Patreon Exclusive Blue & Red Logo Sticker: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes And check out our Patreon only reviews of Netflix's A Castle For Christmas starring Brooke Shields and Cary...

Minisode #17 - Our Last Book of 2021 Is... 17.12.2021 4:59

On this mini-minisode, we announce our last book of the year ! Join Patreon now to get our Patreon Exclusive Blue & Red Logo Sticker: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes And check out our review of Netflix's A Castle For Christmas starring Brooke Shields and Cary Elwes only on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/59595626 Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps...

The Hating Game (2021) Movie Review 15.12.2021 25:14

This week we watched the Feature Film Adaptation of The Hating Game starring Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell! Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nlwvQ3GC64 Join Patreon now to get our Patreon Exclusive Blue & Red Logo Sticker: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes And check out our review of Netflix's A Castle For Christmas starring Brooke Shields and Cary Elwes only on Patreon: http...

Warrior‘s Woman by Johanna Lindsey, Episode 114 08.12.2021 53:30

This week we read Warrior's Woman by Johanna Lindsey and had a farden lot to say about it! Join Patreon now to get our Patreon Exclusive Blue & Red Logo Sticker: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes And check out our review of Netflix's A Castle For Christmas starring Brooke Shields and Cary Elwes only on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/59595626 Please Rate, Review and Follow us...

Minisode #16 - ”I used to date Fabio.” 01.12.2021 21:04

On this week's minisode, we swoon about Yellowstone (no spoilers!), talk more about our frustrations with Rom-Coms, and reveal our next book ! Here's the clip Erin was talking about: Average Joe - Fabio Clip Join Patreon now to get our Patreon Exclusive Blue & Red Logo Sticker: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcas...

The Texan‘s Wager by Jodi Thomas, Episode 113 24.11.2021 58:50

This week we read The Texan's Wager by Jodi Thomas . Join Patreon now to get our Patreon Exclusive Blue & Red Logo Sticker: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- TikTok @learningthetropes...

Minisode #15 - ”She was lost, so Barbara Bush bought her lunch.” 17.11.2021 19:18

On this week's minisode we announce our new Patreon perk, talk about waving at limos and reveal next week's book ! Join Patreon now to get our Patreon Exclusive Blue & Red Logo Sticker: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee....

Again The Magic by Lisa Kleypas, Episode 112 10.11.2021 1:14:27

This week we read Again The Magic by Lisa Kleypas and talked about Edith Wharton, defacing books and great Secondary Romances. We launched our Patreon and just posted our first Patreon exclusive podcasts! Check them out and donate: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get...

Minisode #14 -”We promise to pay our bills.” 03.11.2021 19:16

On this week's minisode, we read some e-mails from listeners with only one tattoo, discuss whether or not The Ravenels are in our future and then read an Apple podcast review from across the pond. Then we announce our next book ! And it's a biggie! We launched our Patreon and just posted our first Patreon exclusive podcasts! Check them out and donate: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes ...