Our Next Chapter

Matt & Andrea
  • 5.0 (13)
  • BOOKS
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Join Matt and Andrea as they take on a new adventure—writing their first romance novel together! Our Next Chapter dives into love, life, and the challenges of authorship, with real talk, laughs, and plenty of heart. Whether you're a book lover, a writer, or just here for the journey, come be part of the story!

  1. 5D AGO

    Ch 32: LaQuette Talks Second Chances and Santa Shows Up!

    We’re hanging out with romance author LaQuette and chatting about her latest novel Janae Sanders' Second Time Around, releasing January 6th! We talk second chances, high school enemies who come back hot and emotionally competent, and why romance after real-life experience just feels good. There’s soap operas, Brooklyn stories, confident heroines, and a very fun game where charming men keep turning out to be walking red flags. If you like smart romance, messy conversations, and brilliant authors, give it a listen. Matt & Andrea here. Thanks for joining us on this journey. We'd love to hear from you. Visit us at www.OurNextChapterPodcast.com

    1h 12m

  2. NOV 25

    Ch 31: Gratitude with a Side of Cafeteria Turkey

    Matt and Andrea roll into Thanksgiving week with birthday chaos, cafeteria turkey lunches, and a quick chat about why gratitude hits a little harder when you’re raising teens. They dig into how gratitude shapes your brain, why it shows up so often in modern romance, and what they’re reading this week. They wrap with “Thankful or Thankful It’s Over,” a fast Thanksgiving game full of hot takes on everything from matching tattoos to big airport gestures. Matt & Andrea here. Thanks for joining us on this journey. We'd love to hear from you. Visit us at www.OurNextChapterPodcast.com

    39 min

  3. NOV 10

    Ch 30: The Joy (and Loops) of Writing with Erin La Rosa

    Author Erin La Rosa joins us to talk about her writing journey, the creation of the Burbank Book Festival, and the story behind her new time-loop rom-com. We dig into the balance between joy and grief in storytelling, what community means to a writer, and why giving yourself permission to break the rules might be the key to better writing. Matt also tests out a few birthday gift ideas for Andrea, and together we imagine what our perfect time-loop day would look like. Matt & Andrea here. Thanks for joining us on this journey. We'd love to hear from you. Visit us at www.OurNextChapterPodcast.com

    1h 1m

  4. OCT 27

    Ch 29: Lauren Okie and the Candy Chaos!

    It’s our Halloween special! Matt and Andrea face off in the ultimate candy draft, play Trick or Thirst (where things get a little spooky and a little steamy), and chat with author Lauren Okie about her debut romance The Best Worst Thing. Come for the sugar rush, stay for the sweet talk. Matt & Andrea here. Thanks for joining us on this journey. We'd love to hear from you. Visit us at www.OurNextChapterPodcast.com

    1h 21m

  5. OCT 13

    Ch 28: Let Go with Jamie Varon

    It’s Matt’s birthday, and we’re celebrating with author Jamie Varon. We talk about her newest novel Charlie Quinn Lets Go, a story about starting over, chasing joy, and learning when to finally let go. Jamie shares her honest take on writing, healing, and building a life that truly feels like yours. Plus, we play a chaotic Mad Libs game where we build Jamie’s potential yes day and see if she’d actually be up to the adventure. Matt & Andrea here. Thanks for joining us on this journey. We'd love to hear from you. Visit us at www.OurNextChapterPodcast.com

    1h 16m

  6. SEP 29

    Ch 27: Cowboys, Cupcakes & A Chat with Maggie Gates

    Matt kicks things off with a brand-new show intro, and Andrea talks about meeting Abby Jimenez, before we welcome author Maggie Gates. We dig into her Griffith Brothers series, her path from pastry chef to bestselling romance author, and why first drafts just need to exist!  Follow Maggie Gates TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authormaggiegates Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authormaggiegates Website: https://maggiegates.com/ Matt & Andrea here. Thanks for joining us on this journey. We'd love to hear from you. Visit us at www.OurNextChapterPodcast.com

    1h 16m

  7. SEP 15

    Ch 26: Both Things Are True! An Interview with Kathleen Barber

    We’re chatting with Kathleen Barber, best-selling author of Truth Be Told and Follow Me, about her brand-new novel Both Things Are True. We dive into love, contradictions, and we play a fun game inspired by the title itself. Plus, Andrea is taking a trip to meet Abby J - maybe we should roleplay how that'll go.  Connect with Kathleen Barber: Website: kathleenbarber.com Instagram: @katelizabee Matt & Andrea here. Thanks for joining us on this journey. We'd love to hear from you. Visit us at www.OurNextChapterPodcast.com

    57 min

  8. SEP 1

    Chapter 25: Sandwich Artist Soul & Author spotlight: Kirsty Greenwood

    This week we kick things off with Matt’s sultry sandwich artist R&B moment, Andrea’s family reunion reflections, and then dive into our author spotlight on the brilliant Kirsty Greenwood. We’ll talk about her books, her humor-filled style, and even her new musical project. Plus, we share updates on Indy, Zoe, and the newest character to join our story. Big laughs, big book talk, and big things ahead. Matt & Andrea here. Thanks for joining us on this journey. We'd love to hear from you. Visit us at www.OurNextChapterPodcast.com

    36 min
See All (32)

Trailer

5
out of 5
13 Ratings

About

Join Matt and Andrea as they take on a new adventure—writing their first romance novel together! Our Next Chapter dives into love, life, and the challenges of authorship, with real talk, laughs, and plenty of heart. Whether you're a book lover, a writer, or just here for the journey, come be part of the story!

Information

  • Creator
    Matt & Andrea
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Our Next Chapter
  • Show Website
    Our Next Chapter