Y. M. Nelson | Nerdy Romantics Podcast

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Despite all the bedlam of 2025, I managed to exceed my goal of reading 20 books! These kept me laughing, engaged, and to be honest, sane in a time of utter chaos. Reading really helped my mental health last year. Did you meet your reading goals last year? #booksky #blackbooksky

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The best Nerdy Romantic Picks of 2025 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. Topics Discussed (Click to jump to transcript's section) : Best Books I read in 2025 Curvy Girl Summer Can't Get Enough Losing Sight Only for the Week Children of Blood and Bone My release in 2025: The Accidental Proposal Best Movies I watched in 2025 Sinners Superman Thunderbolts* Fantastic Four Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell…

I finally close out 2025 with my first Nerdy Romantics Podcast best of the year list. What were your faves this year? Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch on YouTube.

The newest episode of Nerdy Romantics Podcast in 2026 is about...2025! But I included a surprise announcement. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to get this one as soon as it drops.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Is it me, or are you glad 2025 is over? What are you most looking forward to this year? #blacksky

While Jessica Alba had an uphill battle as Sue Storm, Vanessa Kirby was given the opportunity to shine … and she did. Listen to our full 2 part review of The Fantastic Four wherever you get your podcasts. Or see it on YouTube. #fantasticfour #Marvel

We recommend 7 Christmas romances this year for our holiday romance book recs, including the new Christmas romance NOT SO MERRY IN MALDIVES by @miaheintzelmanauthor . Check out our full episode wherever you get your podcasts. Or nerdyromanticspodcast.com/holiday-2025... . #blackbooksky

For those who celebrate: have a wonderful Christmas. If you could get anything, what would you want to find under your Christmas tree this year? #booksky

Romance reads to keep that jolly spirit all year Host Y. M. Nelson and guest Jen G. share the books that they loved or want to read for the holiday season this year. We recommend romance reads for various heat levels, and reads that promote diverse authors. This episode is spoiler-free, so get ready to add to your eReaders, your library hold list, or your list for your next fave bookstore run because we've got you! Also check out our last romance recs list of fall/Autumn cozy romance reads. Call for authors FROM MY MENTION ON THIS EPISODE: …

In this episode, Jen and I talk about some of our favorite holiday reads for 2025. These are perfect for your diverse reading challenges and getting a short novel in for your 2025 goals! Click here to watch or get wherever you get your podcasts. #holidayromance

For Your Consideration: The Fantastic Four | 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. Did you miss the first part of the review? CLICK HERE for part 1. Topics Discussed (Click to jump to transcript's section) : Sacrificing too much for the greater good Superhero movies and award worthy performances City comes together with Mr. Elder (that rhymed!) The Villains…

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. Listen wherever you get your podcast or the link below.

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Reed Richards is an ultimate nerd … who may not always understand social cues. Ahh the perils of being a genius. But he tells the absolute truth, even when it may start conflict. Hear the rest of the show on Nerdy Romantics Podcast, wherever you get your podcasts (see it on YouTube). #marvel

Fantastic Four is no joke | 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. This one was closely tied to Thunderbolts*. Check out our review of the Thunderbolts* movie below: part 1 - Thunderbolts* Part 2 - Thunderbolts* Topics Discussed (Click to jump to transcript's section) : How did we discover /first watch the movie? What was with the "Jetsons" look? Character Portrayals: Mr. Fantastic and others…

We breathed a sigh of relief for this iteration of the Fantastic Four. Find out what we loved about this Marvel movie in part 1 of this podcast review.

Vanessa Kirby portrayed her character Sue Storm in Fantastic Four: First Steps with precision. She was a fierce mama bear, true to the comics, with resounding emotional range, something that often gets overlooked in superhero movies. Check out Nerdy Romantics Podcast for the full episode . #marvel

Small Business Saturday is a great time to support an indie author. Treat yo’self to a foray into Jason and Fortune’s world by buying small this holiday weekend. *******Use the Bookshop links to support your local independent bookstore. #booksky #blackbooksky ymnelson.com/books

HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all who celebrate! The mature reader in me is thankful for books that come in various formats. What are you thankful for this year?

FAVE FALL FLAVORS: What’s the flavor that just speaks fall to you? Let us know in the comments!

Mr. Terrific was aptly names in James Gunn’s Superman. He was smart, deadpan funny, and so sure of himself that we had to agree: Mr. Terrific was fantastic. (And yes, we know that’s some DC/Marvel cross-meta humor.) #dccomics #superman

We rate Thunderbolts* | review, pt.2 What do depression and empathy have to do with Thunderbolts? Y. M. Nelson hosts the second half of the discussion about the movie Thunderbolts* in Marvelled by… She and Jen, Marcie, and Perry discuss the movie's themes of depression, what it means to be expendable, and rate the movie. Perry's Patreon mentioned in this episode: Topics Discussed (Click to jump to transcript's section) : Marketing Thunderbolts* A Greenlit surprise Standout characters in the Thunderbolts* ensemble The Thunderbolts v. Valentina Bob aka The Sentry/The Void and depression Perry clears up some comic book confusion about Sentry…

Hear why we thought Thunderbolts* excelled as a great character drama that just happened to have superheroes and explosions in it. We complete our discussion and give this one a rating. Listen or watch wherever you get your podcasts.

Are you an author looking to expand your marketing to being heard (or seen) on podcasts? Then check out The Write Atmosphere’s podcast this week where I share some tips on how authors can pitch - SUCCESSFULLY - to podcasts. Available on most major podcast providers. #authorsky

Nerdy Romantics Podcast is looking for authors for 2026. My theme will be “Black Women Deserve Love.” Authors need to have at least 1 book that is classified as a category romance that has at least 1 FMC that is undeniably Black. Apply at nerdyromanticspodcast.com/call-for-authors/ #authorsky

We talk about the problems with marketing this movie, and why people slept on it … and why they will most likely come back, find it, and like it. #marvel #thunderbolts

Happy Indie Authors Day! Many BIPOC authors are indie or have some self-pubbed books. Some of your favorites may even have been written by indie authors. Check out some of my fave books that were independently published. #booksky