Nerdy Romantics Podcast
Nerdy Romantics Podcast blends romance and nerd pop culture with our book, TV, and movie recs and reviews. While some focus solely on either romance or nerdy topics like sci-fi and superheroes, NRP 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.
We have a newsletter which includes shownotes, nerdy and romantic book recommendations, and first looks at Y. M. Nelson's stories. Subscribe at nerdyromanticspodcast.com
So if you like book boyfriends, HEAs, Star Trek, Marvel and DC Comics, and fantasy books, then this podcast is for you!
Episodes
88 episodes
Best of 2025 - Nerdy Romantic Style
Y. M. Nelson shares her best books, movies, and TV that celebrate the nerdy and the romantic. She delves into superhero, sci-fi, fantasy, and romance genres to pick the best reads, listens and watches of the year.Best Books of 2025<...
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Season 6
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Episode 84
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36:22
This year's holiday romances are sure to keep you jolly
Jen and host Y. M. Nelson recommend 7 holiday romances for 2025 that will keep you in the holly jolly spirit. Y. M. Nelson also has an announcement for a new mini-series in the new year! Books We Recommend:Single a...
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Season 5
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Episode 83
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1:11:04
The Fantastic Four: For Your Consideration | review, pt. 2
Y. M. Nelson hosts the second part of a review of the Fantastic Four: First Steps with guests Marcie and Perry. They talk an award-worthy performance of Sue Storm, the Richards' kid, Villains in the 828, and rate the movie with a star rating.
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Season 5
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Episode 82
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41:06
Fantastic Four needs your undivided attention | SPOILER review, pt. 1
Y. M. Nelson hosts a deep dive into the Marvel movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps. She and guests Perry and Marcie discuss the fantastic four characters, movie pacing, and why this is the best version of them all.TOPICS:<...
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Season 5
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Episode 81
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42:03
We rate Thunderbolts* | review, pt. 2
Y. M. Nelson hosts the continuing discussion of Thunderbolts. She and Jen, Perry and Marcie talk about female led Marvel movies, depression and grief, standout characters in a fun ensemble cast, and we give the movie a star rating.TOPICS...
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Season 5
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Episode 80
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57:43
You didn't see Thunderbolts* coming | SPOILER review, pt.1
Jen, Perry, Marcie and host Y. M. Nelson talk about why Thunderbolts* was a great character study in a superhero disguise.TOPICS WE DISCUSS:Perry's UpdateFirst thoughts on Thunderbolts*/viewing experienceIs ...
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Season 5
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Episode 79
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53:31
Superman wasn't the only awesome character | SPOILER review, Pt. 2
Host Y. M. Nelson and guests Staci, Perry, and Jen continue to review and then rate James Gunn’s version of Superman. In this episode, we talk about the “Justice Gang” – Mr. Terrific, Guy Gardner, and Hawkgirl – Superman’s posse, and we talk ab...
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Season 5
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Episode 78
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47:50
Superman was always political | SPOILER Review, part 1
Host Y. M. Nelson and guests Staci, Perry, and Jen review James Gunn's version of Superman. We went political, we went comic book, we went totally nerdy with this review of the new DCU iteration. This was one lively discussion you can't miss.
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Season 5
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Episode 77
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55:38
Why we loved Children of Blood and Bone | Review, pt. 2
Staci and host Y. M. Nelson wrap up discussion of this YA fantasy with a little politics, world building, and look ahead to what the movie version of this book may entail. We finish our review with a Goodreads rating.Topics we discuss:
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Season 5
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Episode 76
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41:28
Children of Blood and Bone is a great fantasy for YA and adults
Y. M. Nelson and guest Staci discuss the folklore, the appeal, and the plot of the best selling fantasy Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi.Topics we discuss:First impressions of the bookThe lack of African fo...
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Season 5
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Episode 75
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46:53
Fall romances that will spook you or keep you cozy, we've got them all
Jen G and host Y. M. Nelson recommend books that will scare you, or if you prefer, that will make you feel cozy while drinking your pumpkin spice latte and cuddling in your sweater. We also pay tribute to two romance authors we lost this summer...
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Season 5
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Episode 74
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48:20
A surprise guest and a rating of Ironheart | SPOILER review
Staci, Marcie, and host Y. M. Nelson talk the secondary characters of Ironheart, including a long-awaited surprise character, and give the show a Goodreads star rating.Topics we discuss:The timing of Riri's storyThe ...
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Season 5
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Episode 73
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1:08:13
We felt some kind of way about Ironheart
Y. M. Nelson and guests Marcie and Staci talk about the Marvel TV series Ironheart. All of us had something to say about Riri Williams and her status as a legacy hero. And in light of the censorship and extortion of Jimmy Kimmel, what I say abo...
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Season 5
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Episode 72
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1:03:46
Why people will revisit Superman and Lois: S4 review
We wrap up our discussion of Superman and Lois with a chat about season 4, the final season of the series. We talk about the correlation between the Death of Superman comic and the show, villains Lex Luthor and Doomsday, the last episode,...
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Season 5
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Episode 71
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1:05:11
Superman and Lois, S3 is the most real in the Arrowverse
In this episode Y. M. Nelson and guest Perry C. discuss the reasons why season 3 of Superman and Lois was the most real of the CW Arrowverse.Topics We Discuss:01:55 The Death of Superman and the Doomsday character05:29 Seas...
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Season 5
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Episode 70
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1:06:37
What happened to YOU? We rate YOU, season 5
We give YOU, season 5 some of the lowest ratings we have ever given anything. Find out why we did that. Also hear what we had to say about the one bright spot in this season, Amanda Camp as Reagan and Maddie, and why she should get an Emm...
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Season 5
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Episode 69
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49:21
Why we did not like S5 of YOU - SPOILER review, pt.1
In part 1 of this review, Dana, Staci, Marcie, and host Y. M. Nelson rip apart season 5 of YOU, the final season of the Netflix thriller show based on the Carolina Kepnes series of books.Topics we discuss:Our initial expectat...
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Season 5
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Episode 68
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54:33
Captain America: Brave New World Controversy! and a rating
Y. M. Nelson, Staci, Perry and Marcie talk about the online controversy that surrounded Captain America: Brave New World (and why it's not worth talking about to real Marvel fans), characters we wanted to see more of, and we rate the movie with...
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Season 5
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Episode 67
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38:25
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?...
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Season 5
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Episode 66
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44:36
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 65
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58:19
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 64
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58:37
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 de...
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Season 5
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Episode 63
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1:03:52
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 62
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41:39
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 Ye...
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Season 5
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Episode 61
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36:43
