Nerdy Romantics Podcast

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 want...

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-...

 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 Daniell...

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...

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...

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...

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 cover...

 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...

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 late...

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...

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...

 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 yo...

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 col...

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 sup...

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 spin...

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...

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...

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...

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 he...

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...

 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 exper...

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  ...

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 & Shon...

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...

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! Tell us if you like  having...