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Nerdy Romantics Podcast

Nerdy Romantics Podcast

Written by: Y. M. Nelson
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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!

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Episodes
  • Best of 2025 - Nerdy Romantic Style
    Jan 7 2026

    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
      • Curvy Girl Summer
      • Losing Sight
      • Children of Blood and Bone
      • Can't Get Enough
      • Only for the Week
    • My release for 2025: The Accidental Proposal
    • Best Movies of 2025
      • Sinners
      • Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell
      • Superman
      • The Fantastic Four: First Steps
      • Thunderbolts*
      • Honorable Mention: Captain America: Brave New World
    • Best Nerdy TV shows
      • Star Trek Discovery, S5
      • Superman & Lois, S3
      • The Residence
      • Ironheart
      • Eyes of Wakanda
      • The Penguin


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    *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.

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    📕 See my romances and romantic women's fiction novels https://ymnelson.com/books

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    36 mins
  • This year's holiday romances are sure to keep you jolly
    Dec 24 2025

    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 and Ready to Jingle by Piper Rayne
    • Brown Sugar this Christmas by Lula White
    • Not So Merry in Maldives by Mia Heintzelman
    • Wrapped by Rebekah Weatherspoon
    • A Man for Mrs. Claus by Rebekah Weatherspoon
    • The Ex-mas Breakup by Zoe York
    • In the Spirit by Shannon Stacey
    • Book Lovers! New Mini-series in 2026

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    *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/

    🤝🏾Be a part of our Patreon community
    https://patreon.com/authorymnelson

    📕 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

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • The Fantastic Four: For Your Consideration | review, pt. 2
    Dec 17 2025

    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.

    Topics We Discuss

    • Sacrificing too much for the greater good
    • Superhero movies and award worthy performances
    • City comes together with Mr. Elder (that rhymed!) The Villains
    • How to beat a villain (and get to 616)
    • The Mid-credit and Post credit scenes
    • Shout out to Herbie
    • We rate The Fantastic Four


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    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/

    🤝🏾Be a part of our Patreon community
    https://patreon.com/authorymnelson

    📕 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

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    41 mins
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