Nerdy Romantics Podcast

Y. M. Nelson
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Nerdy Romantics Podcast combines romance and nerd pop culture book, TV, and movie recs and reviews. While some podcasts focus solely on either romance or nerdy topics like sci-fi and superheroes, or they either review books or TV and movies, host Y. M. Nelson combines it all, creating a safe space for listeners who are fans of all the things. I bring my own perspective as a romance author and a superhero and Star Trek fan to the discussions. Subscribe to my newsletter at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe for show notes, recommendation links for books discussed, and more information. You'll get a free Y. M. Nelson story when you subscribe!If you like book boyfriends, HEAs, Star Trek, Marvel and DC Comics, and nerdy TV and movies then this podcast is for you!

  1. 2d ago

    Joi Jackson talks Catfish in Paradise

    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 seriesBarbados, Bajans, and "Cheese and Bread!"Del and Black men as life coachesThe Love, Lies, and Catfish SeriesThe tech geek angle (Nerds!)The "Maxine Shaw effect"The masters of our own worlds -Fiction writersThe best side character: grandma NezzieBlack women living the soft lifeThe mystery side of Joi's books, aka who's the catfish? and other Joi signaturesThe nerdy and the geeky (and I drop a mini movie review)Heat Level of Joi's booksWhy showcase Black women deserving and receiving love?Rapid Fire QuestionsJoi's next book and signing eventsWhere we can find Joi's books 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 latest releases and podcast show notes https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ 🤝🏾Support the podcast! https://buymeacoffee.com/authorymnelson 📕 See my romances and romantic women's fiction novels https://ymnelson.com/books ➕Follow me on my other channels: FB | Threads | BlueSky | Instagram  | Goodreads            •  Instagram: https://instagram.com/nerdyromanticspodcast           •  Facebook: https://facebook.com/nerdyromanticspodcast          •  BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/authorymnelson.bsky.social          •  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@authorymnelson           •  Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/authorymnelson          🦜Tell someone about the Nerdy Romantics Podcast!

    Joi Jackson talks Catfish in Paradise

  2. Jul 9

    Mandalorian and Grogu review, pt. 2

    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 introsWhat about the side characters? Or Grogu's powers?Mando, Grogu, and other memorable character momentsRotta da Hutt, the Anzellans, and ... Martin Scorsese?RatingsEaster EggsOther Star Wars episodes to watch 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 latest releases and podcast show notes https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ 🤝🏾Support the podcast! https://buymeacoffee.com/authorymnelson 📕 See my romances and romantic women's fiction novels https://ymnelson.com/books ➕Follow me on my other channels: FB | Threads | BlueSky | Instagram  | Goodreads            •  Instagram: https://instagram.com/nerdyromanticspodcast           •  Facebook: https://facebook.com/nerdyromanticspodcast          •  BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/authorymnelson.bsky.social          •  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@authorymnelson           •  Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/authorymnelson          🦜Tell someone about the Nerdy Romantics Podcast!

    Mandalorian and Grogu review, pt. 2

  3. Jun 26

    We're overloaded with cuteness in Mandalorian and Grogu | REVIEW 1/2

    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 plotBig Screen $ means Big Screen StoryThe Show FactorThe Aftermath of a Regime Change (possible foreshadowing?)Slowed pace: endearing and poignant or boring? 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 latest releases and podcast show notes https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ 🤝🏾Support the podcast! https://buymeacoffee.com/authorymnelson 📕 See my romances and romantic women's fiction novels https://ymnelson.com/books ➕Follow me on my other channels: FB | Threads | BlueSky | Instagram  | Goodreads            •  Instagram: https://instagram.com/nerdyromanticspodcast           •  Facebook: https://facebook.com/nerdyromanticspodcast          •  BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/authorymnelson.bsky.social          •  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@authorymnelson           •  Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/authorymnelson          🦜Tell someone about the Nerdy Romantics Podcast!

    We're overloaded with cuteness in Mandalorian and Grogu | REVIEW 1/2

  4. Jun 11

    You, Me & Tuscany gave us the escape we needed | SPOILER Review

    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 weirdViewers' pattern for watching rom-coms and movie politicsThe MCs: Anna and Michael90 romcoms v. today's streamingCharacters and backstoryThe characters we lovedMore comedic moments and the definition of a rom-comWas the theater the best place for You, Me, and Tuscany?Last stand out movie itemsWhat we didn't likeWe rate the movie 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 latest releases and podcast show notes https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ 🤝🏾Support the podcast! https://buymeacoffee.com/authorymnelson 📕 See my romances and romantic women's fiction novels https://ymnelson.com/books ➕Follow me on my other channels: FB | Threads | BlueSky | Instagram  | Goodreads            •  Instagram: https://instagram.com/nerdyromanticspodcast           •  Facebook: https://facebook.com/nerdyromanticspodcast          •  BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/authorymnelson.bsky.social          •  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@authorymnelson           •  Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/authorymnelson          🦜Tell someone about the Nerdy Romantics Podcast!

    You, Me & Tuscany gave us the escape we needed | SPOILER Review

  5. May 16

    We rate Bridgerton, season 4 | SPOILER review

    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 CharlotteFemale FriendshipsIs this the steamiest season so far?Benedict strikes a romantic chordFrancesca and ... Michaela?Star Rating 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 latest releases and podcast show notes https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ 🤝🏾Support the podcast! https://buymeacoffee.com/authorymnelson 📕 See my romances and romantic women's fiction novels https://ymnelson.com/books ➕Follow me on my other channels: FB | Threads | BlueSky | Instagram  | Goodreads            •  Instagram: https://instagram.com/nerdyromanticspodcast           •  Facebook: https://facebook.com/nerdyromanticspodcast          •  BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/authorymnelson.bsky.social          •  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@authorymnelson           •  Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/authorymnelson          🦜Tell someone about the Nerdy Romantics Podcast!

  6. May 2

    Expectations, tropes, and couples in Bridgerton, S4 - review

    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 aftermathThe elusive Daphne and the DukeUpstairs/Downstairs Trope and Cinderella re-tellingThe mystery of Sophie's pastThe Mistress "title"The most unbelievable version of the miscommunication tropeThe side storiesFrancesca and JohnMarcus and VioletQueen Charlotte and Lady DanburyShow 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 latest releases and podcast show notes https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ 🤝🏾Support the podcast! https://buymeacoffee.com/authorymnelson 📕 See my romances and romantic women's fiction novels https://ymnelson.com/books ➕Follow me on my other channels: FB | Threads | BlueSky | Instagram  | Goodreads            •  Instagram: https://instagram.com/nerdyromanticspodcast           •  Facebook: https://facebook.com/nerdyromanticspodcast          •  BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/authorymnelson.bsky.social          •  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@authorymnelson           •  Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/authorymnelson          🦜Tell someone about the Nerdy Romantics Podcast!

  7. Apr 11

    Black Rugby Romance? Yes, Please: One Knight's Stand interview with author Tanvier Peart

    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 loveThe characters we love to seeThe rugby world: nicknamesTanvier's UniverseWriting across romance genresWhy we need to be one of Tanvier's PatronsOur Threads ConnectionBlack sports romance - Where are we?Rapid Fire QuestionsWhere we can find Tanvier 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 latest releases and podcast show notes https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ 🤝🏾Support the podcast! https://buymeacoffee.com/authorymnelson 📕 See my romances and romantic women's fiction novels https://ymnelson.com/books ➕Follow me on my other channels: FB | Threads | BlueSky | Instagram  | Goodreads            •  Instagram: https://instagram.com/nerdyromanticspodcast           •  Facebook: https://facebook.com/nerdyromanticspodcast          •  BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/authorymnelson.bsky.social          •  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@authorymnelson           •  Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/authorymnelson          🦜Tell someone about the Nerdy Romantics Podcast!

    Black Rugby Romance? Yes, Please: One Knight's Stand interview with author Tanvier Peart

  8. Mar 26

    We rated Wonder Man | Review, part 2/2

    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 ComicsSimon's family dynamicBen Kingsley as Trevor Slattery, aka Simon's buddyThe agent and the rest of the great castTrevor Slattery in the MCU. Who is he, again?Cameos!Scheduling mishaps, but bingeable TVStar RatingsWonder Man in Avengers Doomsday? 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 latest releases and podcast show notes https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ 🤝🏾Support the podcast! https://buymeacoffee.com/authorymnelson 📕 See my romances and romantic women's fiction novels https://ymnelson.com/books ➕Follow me on my other channels: FB | Threads | BlueSky | Instagram  | Goodreads            •  Instagram: https://instagram.com/nerdyromanticspodcast           •  Facebook: https://facebook.com/nerdyromanticspodcast          •  BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/authorymnelson.bsky.social          •  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@authorymnelson           •  Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/authorymnelson          🦜Tell someone about the Nerdy Romantics Podcast!

    We rated Wonder Man | Review, part 2/2
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Nerdy Romantics Podcast combines romance and nerd pop culture book, TV, and movie recs and reviews. While some podcasts focus solely on either romance or nerdy topics like sci-fi and superheroes, or they either review books or TV and movies, host Y. M. Nelson combines it all, creating a safe space for listeners who are fans of all the things. I bring my own perspective as a romance author and a superhero and Star Trek fan to the discussions. Subscribe to my newsletter at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe for show notes, recommendation links for books discussed, and more information. You'll get a free Y. M. Nelson story when you subscribe!If you like book boyfriends, HEAs, Star Trek, Marvel and DC Comics, and nerdy TV and movies then this podcast is for you!

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  • Creator
    Y. M. Nelson
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    97
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Nerdy Romantics Podcast
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