
Nerdy Romantics Podcast
Y. M. Nelson
Nerdy Romantics Podcast stands out with its unique blend of romance and nerd pop culture topics. While some competitors focus solely on either romance or nerdy topics like sci-fi and superheroes, NRP seamlessly 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, adding depth and authenticity to the content.
We have a community space for listeners to engage with each other and discuss episode topics which goes beyond just listening to a podcast episode. We also have a newsletter which includes shownotes, nerdy and romantic book recommendations, and first looks at Y. M. Nelson's content.
So if you like book boyfriends, HEAs, Star Trek, Marvel and DC Comics, and fantasy books, then this podcast is for you!
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Ep.13 Black Love Rocks --Who Gets an HEA? mini-series
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02/15/22 • 62 min
In our new mini-series, "Who Gets an HEA?" that showcases romances with marginalized heroes and heroines, episode 13 features romances that feature Black main characters. Y. M. Nelson and Nerdy Romantics Marcie and Staci along with new Nerdy Romantic Jen recommend several romance novels that showcase the wonderfulness that's Black Love.
What's even better? These books are by Black female authors! 😍🥰😍🤩
While we recommend several books, this is just the very tip of the iceberg when it comes to masterfully done Black romance? Yes, Black characters should get an HEA, but who should read these? EVERYONE who loves a well-done romance!
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Ep.28 Fave Book Boyfriends
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02/12/23 • 66 min
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.
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Ep.40 2024 Summer Romance Book Recs
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05/07/24 • 62 min
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 the new hot romantasy genre. This episode is spoiler-free, so get ready to add to your eReaders, your library hold list, or your list for your next Barnes and Noble run because we've got you!
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We analyze Captain America: Brave New World (review, part 1)
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05/14/25 • 44 min
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-In movie feel
- 29:30 Tie-In versus more Captain America: What are we missing?
- 36:55 One more thing about The Eternals
- 40:00 Joaquin as the new Falcon - a missed opportunity
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Camille Baker answers questions about Have We Met?
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04/10/25 • 58 min
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.
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Ep.25 Star Trek: Picard, Season 2
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11/29/22 • 93 min
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.
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Ep.23 Multicultural & Interracial Romance (Who Gets an HEA?)
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09/15/22 • 54 min
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 Weatherspoon, and D. A. Young. All of these are worthy of everyone's TBR.
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Ep.22 Jo McNally "When Sparks Fly"
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08/14/22 • 55 min
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.
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Ep.21 Guest Fave Romances - Who Gets an HEA? miniseries
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07/28/22 • 83 min
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.
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Ep.24 Plus-Sized Romances - Who Gets an HEA?
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10/27/22 • 82 min
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 us personally connect to this representation, we also talked about the nomenclature of fat. How do you talk about someone’s weight or body size with positivity and non-judgement? Dana also addressed the frustration with finding books with good fat representation. Do you have recommendations or authors you like who have body positive plus-sized main characters? Contact [email protected] We’d love to feature these books!
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How many episodes does Nerdy Romantics Podcast have?
Nerdy Romantics Podcast currently has 70 episodes available.
What topics does Nerdy Romantics Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Sci-Fi, Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, Podcasts, Books, Superheroes, Arts, Nerdy, Fantasy, Dc Comics, Romance, Tv & Film and Film Reviews.
What is the most popular episode on Nerdy Romantics Podcast?
The episode title 'Ep.24 Plus-Sized Romances - Who Gets an HEA?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Nerdy Romantics Podcast?
The average episode length on Nerdy Romantics Podcast is 56 minutes.
How often are episodes of Nerdy Romantics Podcast released?
Episodes of Nerdy Romantics Podcast are typically released every 21 days.
When was the first episode of Nerdy Romantics Podcast?
The first episode of Nerdy Romantics Podcast was released on Oct 14, 2020.
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