Nerdy Romantics Podcast

Did you think it was all over after  Avengers Endgame? Well, it's not. Y. M. Nelson and Perry Constantine of Superhero Cinephiles podcast review and rate the Marvel Comics MCU movies that came out in 2023. SPOILER ALERT: We will spoil all of these superhero films! We review and rate the following amazing Marvel Comics Superhero movies  Antman and the Wasp: Quantumania The Marvels Spiderman: A...

Host Y. M. Nelson interviews Geneva Lee, author of Filthy Rich Fae , book 1 of her new Filthy Rich Fae Series. We talk romantasy, the royals, an d why Lachlan Gage and the rest of her leading men are what she's dubbed "Cinnamon Roll Alphas". We even get into some of Geneva's nerdy tendencies, which is of course why I knighted her an official nerdy romantic! Topics we discuss Ho...

As we move into the 2024 summer movie season, host  Y. M. Nelson and Perry Constantine of Superhero Cinephiles podcast talk about the DC and Marvel movies that came out in 2023.  In this episode we review the DCEU movies The Flash (2023) Blue Beetle Aquaman 2: The Lost Kingdom Shazam! 2: Fury of the Gods Check out what we think you should watch (or re-watch), what you should skip, and how controve...

Host Y. M. Nelson, guest cohost Jen G. and new guest co-host Leslie M. share the books that they're excited to read (or re-read) this summer. This one is sure to fill up your TBR list whether you like a sweet or a steamy heat level. We  recommend romance reads for your summer from every romance subgenre including, contemporary, sci-fi, historical, and paranormal. We even have a selection from...

Host Y. M. Nelson interviews Carla Luna, author of Tour Wars , her latest release in the Romancing the Ruins Series. We talk archaeology, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, The Mummy , and slow burn rivals to lovers romance. This book is the essence of what Nerdy Romantics is all about! Show us some love with a text! Support the show #booktube #movietube ⚠ * Note: some links to book recommendations are aff...

Nerdy Romantics Podcast host and romance and romantic women's fiction author Y. M. Nelson talks to romantic women's fiction author  Paulette Stout about her new release What Eyes Can't See, Book 3 in her Bold Journeys series. We discuss writing diverse characters, racism in the workplace (especially THIS workplace), and why we want Sebastian to be our next book boyfriend. Show us so...

Y. M. Nelson, romance and romantic women's fiction author and podcast host breaks down the changes coming to Nerdy Romantics Podcast in 2024 and talks about a new opportunity for fans to connect! 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...

Watch on YouTube https://youtube.com/@authorymnelson Y. M. Nelson and co-hosts Marcie, Dana and Corey and Staci review the Netflix movie Best. Christmas. Ever! to end the 2023 season.  See transcript of this review on the podcast website. 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 sma...

Nerdy Romantics Podcast host Y. M. Nelson is interviewed by Tati Richardson, author and host of Romance In Colour about her writing journey to producing her debut novel, The Accidental Swipe. 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 affec...

*WATCH ON YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/@authorymnelson * Join podcast creator and romance author Y. M. Nelson, Nerdy Romantics Podcast guest hosts Staci, Marcie, Jen, and Dana, and best-selling romance author Mia Heintzelman  and guests as they celebrate the launch of Fortune & Jason and their friends as they go from jaded 40-somethings to a couple. ⁣ We talked about the book, did some fast rou...

Y. M. Nelson and guest hosts Staci and Jen discuss Star Trek Picard, season 3 in this episode packed full of impressions of the show, the characters we loved, the ones we wished we saw more of, and the plot points that made us think. SPOILER ALERT We will spoil ALL of Star Trek Picard, season 3, so please watch the season FIRST, then come back and join us. #StarTrek #PicardSeason3 Show us some lov...

Y. M. Nelson and guest hosts Staci and Jen discuss Star Trek Picard, season 3 in this episode packed full of impressions of the show, the characters we loved, the ones we wished we saw more of, and the plot points that made us think. SPOILER ALERT: We will spoil ALL of Star Trek Picard, season 3. Topics We Discuss: Impressions of Season 3 Characters back from the canon DS9 Connection: The Changlin...

Host Y. M. Nelson talks to best-selling romance author Rebekah Weatherspoon about her debut YA romance HER GOOD SIDE. We discuss her journey to getting this book out there, the auction that took place for it and how she came up with Bethany and Jacob and their light and fun(ny) story. This one is epic, y'all! Show us some love with a text! Support the show #booktube #movietube ⚠ * Note: some...

We preview the Nerdy Romantics Podcast calendar. With some great ones still one the calendar, and some interesting episodes already tackled, see what I, Marcie and Jen thought about the lineup. 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 aff...

Y. M. Nelson and guests Staci, Marcie, and Dana tackle YOU, Season 4  for this episode. Usually the "you" in the thriller series on Netflix has been an love interest that main character Joe Goldberg obsesses over, but in season 4, the "you" is someone totally different.  If you've watched the season (or if you just want to get our take on it), check out what we thought abo...

Y. M. Nelson is joined by fellow author Tati Richardson to discuss her debut romantic comedy, The Build Up. Tati shares with Y. M. how she thought of the premise of this novel, her thoughts on portraying middle-aged relationships, and why it felt like we were really tooling around Atlanta in … a broke-down car?! Show us some love with a text! Support the show #booktube #movietube ⚠ * Note: some li...

Y. M. Nelson and Nerdy Romantics guests Jen and Mary recommend romance reads based on our favorite book boyfriends. In episode 28, we feature romance novels by Angelina M. Lopez, Carlotta Hughes, Talia Hibbert, Alyssa Cole, Lisa Raynes, Rebekah Weatherspoon and Eva Moore.  Show us some love with a text! Shop our Bookshop Book Lists Looking for a book we mentioned on the show? Check out my booklist...

Y. M. Nelson and Nerdy Romantics guests Jen and new guest Perry dive into DC superhero Superman as we discuss CW TV Series Superman & Lois , Seasons 1 and 2. We get pretty nerdy as we go in depth on the show's storylines, characters, and culture, especially since Perry is an avid comic book reader and author.  Show us some love with a text! Support the show #booktube #movietube ⚠ * Note:...

Y. M. Nelson and guests Jen Graybeal and Staci share their love for and feelings about Star Trek Discovery, seasons 1-3. This episode contains spoilers. TOPICS WE DISCUSS: 03:03 Where ST Discovery fits in the franchise timeline 03:30 How we got hooked on this series 22:30 The Science of Discovery 26:35 Normalizing Societal Issues 30:00 Beard Love (Spock and Ash Tyler) 30:21 Michael's Love Int...

Y. M. Nelson and guests Jen and Staci review Star Trek: Picard, Season 2 in anticipation of the final season in February 2023. They talk about how they become Trekkies and what this show in particular is doing right. 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...

Y. M. Nelson and Nerdy Romantics guests Marcie, Staci, Pam, Dana, and Mary recommend romance reads with plus-sized main characters as the last installment of the “Who Gets An HEA?” miniseries. The mini-series showcases romances with marginalized heroes and heroines, and in episode 24, we feature romance novels by Amy Lea, Olivia Dade, Denise Williams, Kendra Sumter, and Kat Baxter. Because all of...

 Y. M. Nelson and Nerdy Romantics guests Marcie, Staci, Pam, Jen, and Mary recommend interracial and multicultural romance reads as part of the "Who Gets An HEA?" miniseries. The mini-series showcases romances with marginalized heroes and heroines, and in episode 23, we feature romance novels by Tracey Livesay, Farah Heron, Twyla Turner, Eliana West, Angelina M. Lopez, Rebekah Weatherspo...

 On episode 22, Y. M. Nelson is joined by fellow author Jo McNally to discuss her latest contemporary romance, When Sparks Fly , Book 5 in the Rendezvous Falls series. Jo shares with Y. M. why she wanted to take the friends-to-lovers trope as far as it could go, her thoughts on portraying middle-aged and senior intimate relationships, and why those Ms. Fix-It scenes were so authentic. We've e...

 Y. M. Nelson and Nerdy Romantics Podcast guests Marcie, Staci, Dana, and new guest Mary recommend their favorite romance reads as part of the "Who Gets An HEA?" miniseries. The mini-series showcases romances with marginalized heroes and heroines, and in episode 21, we feature romance novels by Olivia Dade, Sierra Simone, Twyla Turner, Iris Bolling, and Kenya Wright. We've got a new...

Nerdy Romantic guest hosts Pam, Marcie, Staci, and Dana join Y. M. in reviewing seasons 1-3 of Netflix's You . While I know You is not nerdy or romantic, I felt like it piqued a lot of your interests. The group talks about the crop of crazy of characters, spearheaded by main character Joe Goldberg, compares the show to the books, and gives it a Goodreads rating. We have a new website! Check o...