Nerdy Romantics Podcast

Y. M. Nelson
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Nerdy Romantics Podcast

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!

  1. We analyze Captain America: Brave New World (review, part 1)

    MAY 14

    We analyze Captain America: Brave New World (review, part 1)

    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 Experience06:23 Story Pacing15:05 Eternals, Red Hulk, and ... Wakanda?25:11 The Tie-In movie feel29:30 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 opportunityShow 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 releses and podcast show notes https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ 🤝🏾Be a part of our nerdy romantics community https://buymeacoffee.com/authorymnelson/membership 📕 See my romances and romantic women's fiction novels https://ymnelson.com/books ➕Follow me on my other channels: FB | Threads | Instagram | Tiktok | Goodreads Instagram: https://instagram.com/authorymnelson Facebook: https://facebook.com/authorymnelson TikTok https://tiktok.com/@authorymnelson Threads: https://www.threads.net/@authorymnelson Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/authorymnelson 🦜Tell someone about the Nerdy Romantics Podcast!

    45 min

  2. APR 23

    We recommend Romance Beach Reads

    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 BladesOnly Mostly Dead by AlliTempleJewel Me Twice by Charish ReidOnly for the Week by Natasha BishopWe even name drop Danielle Allen and shamlessly plug RRAW and Black Romance Book Fest! See all of Carla Luna's books at https://www.carlalunabooks.com/ Schedule a session with Jen Graybeal at https://jengraybeal.com Find most of these books we recommend at https://bookshop.org/lists/books-from-the-nerdy-romantics-podcast/edit *  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 releses and podcast show notes https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ 🤝🏾Be a part of our nerdy romantics community https://buymeacoffee.com/authorymnelson/membership 📕 See my romances and romantic women's fiction novels https://ymnelson.com/books ➕Follow me on my other channels: FB | Threads | Instagram | Tiktok | Goodreads Instagram: https://instagram.com/authorymnelson Facebook: https://facebook.com/authorymnelson TikTok https://tiktok.com/@authorymnelson Threads: https://www.threads.net/@authorymnelson Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/authorymnelson 🦜Tell someone about the Nerdy Romantics Podcast!

    58 min

  3. APR 10

    Camille Baker answers questions about Have We Met?

    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 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 releses and podcast show notes https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ 🤝🏾Be a part of our nerdy romantics community https://buymeacoffee.com/authorymnelson/membership 📕 See my romances and romantic women's fiction novels https://ymnelson.com/books ➕Follow me on my other channels: FB | Threads | Instagram | Tiktok | Goodreads Instagram: https://instagram.com/authorymnelson Facebook: https://facebook.com/authorymnelson TikTok https://tiktok.com/@authorymnelson Threads: https://www.threads.net/@authorymnelson Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/authorymnelson 🦜Tell someone about the Nerdy Romantics Podcast!

    59 min

  4. MAR 27

    What We Give Away is a second chance romance and an eye-opener about diet culture

    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 Leslie Aunt Dot and her inspiration Risto the chef media representations of larger bodies Kellan Reed and office diet culture concerns 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 releses and podcast show notes https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ 🤝🏾Be a part of our nerdy romantics community https://buymeacoffee.com/authorymnelson/membership 📕 See my romances and romantic women's fiction novels https://ymnelson.com/books ➕Follow me on my other channels: FB | Threads | Instagram | Tiktok | Goodreads Instagram: https://instagram.com/authorymnelson Facebook: https://facebook.com/authorymnelson TikTok https://tiktok.com/@authorymnelson Threads: https://www.threads.net/@authorymnelson Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/authorymnelson 🦜Tell someone about the Nerdy Romantics Podcast!

    1h 4m
  5. Did Star Trek: Section 31 Deliver or Disappoint? (part 2) Review

    MAR 12

    Did Star Trek: Section 31 Deliver or Disappoint? (part 2) Review

    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 does it merit a series or even a sequel? We discuss: 🌌 Pan and Philippa's relationship 📍 The Cast of Characters: what do we think? ⭐ Final verdict – We rate it using the Goodreads star system! 🔮 Bonus: A couple of Easter Eggs If you're a Trekkie, a sci-fi movie lover, or just wondering if Star Trek: Section 31 is worth your time, check out this review and then like, comment, and subscribe for more nerdy and romantic episodes. 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 releses and podcast show notes https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ 🤝🏾Be a part of our nerdy romantics community https://buymeacoffee.com/authorymnelson/membership 📕 See my romances and romantic women's fiction novels https://ymnelson.com/books ➕Follow me on my other channels: FB | Threads | Instagram | Tiktok | Goodreads Instagram: https://instagram.com/authorymnelson Facebook: https://facebook.com/authorymnelson TikTok https://tiktok.com/@authorymnelson Threads: https://www.threads.net/@authorymnelson Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/authorymnelson 🦜Tell someone about the Nerdy Romantics Podcast!

    42 min
  6. Is Star Trek: Section 31 Worth Watching? (part 1 review)

    FEB 28

    Is Star Trek: Section 31 Worth Watching? (part 1 review)

    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 covert Starfleet division tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets—all while facing the ghosts of her past. But does it live up to the hype? We discuss: 🖖 Michelle Yeoh’s performance – Does she steal the show? 🚀 The story pacing – Engaging or uneven and too fast? 🌌 The ensemble cast – Standouts and weak links 🔮 Future predictions – Where could the story go next? 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 releses and podcast show notes https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ 🤝🏾Be a part of our nerdy romantics community https://buymeacoffee.com/authorymnelson/membership 📕 See my romances and romantic women's fiction novels https://ymnelson.com/books ➕Follow me on my other channels: FB | Threads | Instagram | Tiktok | Goodreads Instagram: https://instagram.com/authorymnelson Facebook: https://facebook.com/authorymnelson TikTok https://tiktok.com/@authorymnelson Threads: https://www.threads.net/@authorymnelson Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/authorymnelson 🦜Tell someone about the Nerdy Romantics Podcast!

    37 min
  7. Why I loved The Penguin, Season 1 (Review)

    FEB 12

    Why I loved The Penguin, Season 1 (Review)

    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 #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 releses and podcast show notes https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ 🤝🏾Be a part of our nerdy romantics community https://buymeacoffee.com/authorymnelson/membership 📕 See my romances and romantic women's fiction novels https://ymnelson.com/books ➕Follow me on my other channels: FB | Threads | Instagram | Tiktok | Goodreads Instagram: https://instagram.com/authorymnelson Facebook: https://facebook.com/authorymnelson TikTok https://tiktok.com/@authorymnelson Threads: https://www.threads.net/@authorymnelson Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/authorymnelson 🦜Tell someone about the Nerdy Romantics Podcast!

    33 min
  8. Star Trek Discovery, S5 is the best one yet (pt.2)

    JAN 22

    Star Trek Discovery, S5 is the best one yet (pt.2)

    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 latest releses and podcast show notes https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/ 🤝🏾Be a part of our nerdy romantics community https://buymeacoffee.com/authorymnelson/membership 📕 See my romances and romantic women's fiction novels https://ymnelson.com/books ➕Follow me on my other channels: FB | Threads | Instagram | Tiktok | Goodreads Instagram: https://instagram.com/authorymnelson Facebook: https://facebook.com/authorymnelson TikTok https://tiktok.com/@authorymnelson Threads: https://www.threads.net/@authorymnelson Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/authorymnelson 🦜Tell someone about the Nerdy Romantics Podcast!

    55 min
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About

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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  • Creator
    Y. M. Nelson
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Nerdy Romantics Podcast
  • Show Website
    Nerdy Romantics Podcast

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