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Staci and host Y. M. Nelson review episode 3 of Lanterns live! They talk about why this episode may have been the best yet, but why it didn't move the season's story forward at all. Topics we Discuss: What we LikedOne Thing you Wanted to Know More AboutOne Thing we Wanted to Call Out/Learned/ Think Others Should WatchQ&AStar Rating (1-5)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/nerdyromanticspodcast 📕 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 th...

Marcie and host Y. M. Nelson review the good and the bad about Masters of the Universe. They also speculate on why folks didn't see it in the theater, and if they'll continue with the franchise if another movie comes out. TOPICS WE DISCUSS How we watchedHe-Man historySame Characters, New SotryWho was the movie for?Nostalgia and the CharactersStory problems?Fun TimesNarrative formatThe Action ScenesPost-Credits SceneBright spots of the movie (Honorable Mentions)The Skeletor social stuffA movie in its lane (TMNT comparison)Star RatingAre we in for another MotU movie?Easter EggsShow 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/nerdyromanticspodcast 📕 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 th...

*Edited for intro length and dead air* Jen, Staci, and host Y. M. Nelson talk live about what they liked and were confused about in episode 2 of the HBO Max show Lanterns. Topics We Discuss: What did we watch, yall?What We LikedWhat we want to know more aboutWhat did we learn/want to call out/think that others should watch?Q&AStar Ratings (1-5)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/nerdyromanticspodcast 📕 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 th...

We go live on YouTube to review episode 1 of Lanterns, season 1 showing weekly on HBOMax. This time I am joined by cohost Jen G. and we point out some things that caught our eye about this episode. TOPICS: We're doing lives! Who are we and what are we talking about? What We Liked One thing we wanted to know more about One thing I {learned, want to call out, etc} Q&A Star Rating for Episode 1 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/nerdyromanticspodcast 📕 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 th...

Jen G. and I rate the movie Supergirl (2026) after we talk about pacing , fight scenes and some other goodies. Join us for a fun time! TOPICS WE DISCUSS: The pacingJames Gunn's fight scenesSome comic clearing up with Virtual PerryStar RatingClark and Kara's dynamic in 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/nerdyromanticspodcast 📕 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 th...

Y. M. Nelson and guest Jen talk about the new James Gunn DCU movie, Supergirl and the impact it's already made on the DC landscape. TOPICS WE DISCUSS: Were you excited about this movie? What did you know going in? A signature James Gunn movie The variations of the Supergirl origin Why you don't compare the Supergirls Other characters we loved Other lovely characters like Lobo The story and pacing 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/nerdyromanticspodcast 📕 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 th...

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/nerdyromanticspodcast 📕 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 th...

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/nerdyromanticspodcast 📕 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 th...

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/nerdyromanticspodcast 📕 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 th...

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/nerdyromanticspodcast 📕 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 th...

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/nerdyromanticspodcast 📕 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 th...

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/nerdyromanticspodcast 📕 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 th...

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/nerdyromanticspodcast 📕 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 th...

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/nerdyromanticspodcast 📕 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 th...

Staci, Marcie and I (Y. M. Nelson) didn't know anything about this Marvel character going in, nor did we know about the series. But we were filled with wonder (I know, bad pun) at this highly entertaining series. Hear what we have to say about this great show. This review of Marvel's Wonder Man has spoilers. TOPICS WE DISCUSS: First impressions/how we found out about this showOverall thoughts/First Episode Fake-OutMeta Actor shows (aka the Entourage talk)Government Control and Surveillance for ... what exactly?The Doorman Clause as a fear policyJosh Gadd/The Doorman episodeSeries Pacing 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/nerdyromanticspodcast 📕 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 th...