Y. M. Nelson | Nerdy Romantics Podcast

We didn’t see Thunderbolts* coming | review, pt.1 Jen, Perry, Marcie and host Y. M. Nelson talk about why Thunderbolts* was a great character study in a superhero disguise. Perry's Patreon mentioned in this episode: Topics Discussed (Click to jump to transcript's section) : Perry's Update First thoughts on Thunderbolts*/viewing experience Is this the connector movie we needed? The Reluctant Hero Trope The dramatic side of the movie Family relationships: Yelena and Alexi Marketing and reception of Thunderbolts* Meet some of this episode's guests: Episode Available onmost podcast providers Don't have a podcast provider?Listen to this episode here! Watch the episode on YouTube Episode Transcript back to top Coming soon! 11/14 back to top

Jen, Perry, Marcie, and host Y. M. Nelson review the Marvel 2025 summer movie Thunderbolts*. Was it the connector movie we needed? Or the feel-good drama we wanted? Perhaps it was both. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

SONG OF THE WEEK: I am Not Okay by Jellyroll This one actually started the Song of the Week idea because at the time it expressed what I felt. Life is life-ing even harder now than then, so this one’s appropriate. #musicsky

Superman’s gang rocks – James Gunn’s Superman 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 about the Daily Planet gang - notably Lois, Perry, Jimmy and Steve - Clark Kent's posse. We also give this one a star rating. Did you miss part 1 of this review? Check it out here. We also talk about the Superman in the following previous episodes:

Superman wasn't the only one we loved in this one. The "justice gang" and the staff of the Daily Planet stood out too. We review and give this one a rating in pt. 2 Watch or listen wherever you get podcasts or the link below.

We applauded the decision James Gunn made of reducing Superman’s origin story down to a five minute on-screen written prologue. As Perry says, it’s one of the 3 origin stories we never need to see again. #dccomics #dcu #superman

Happy Audio Book Release of Farrah Rochon's A Forever Kind of Love Book Release November 4, 2025 I received an audio arc copy of the book from Netgalley. This is a Black romance book with a drawing of a Black couple on the front of the book. I gave the book 4 Stars.

Happy Audio Book Release of Farrah Rochon's A Forever Kind of Love

Book Release November 4, 2025

The trope in an IP revival where the beloved couple are now estranged but get back together in the end is so overdone.

And I DEMAND they do it again anyway here.

I will fall for it like a cartoon coyote.

November 1 was National Author's day! Authors educate us, entertain us, and connect us to each other.

Who are your favorite authors? (besides me, lol j/k) #booksky #authorsky

Happy Halloween! (SONG of the week: Thriller by Michael Jackson) #musicsky

Superman was always political – review, pt.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. We talk about the Superman in the following previous episodes: Superman and Lois, part 1-2 Superman and Lois, part 3 Superman, part 4 Topics Discussed (Click to jump to transcript's section) : How excited were we about James Gunn's Superman? A Comic Book Feel - The James Gunn Effect…

We couldn't make this one a non-political review because by definition Superman is a political figure. From inception to the James Gunn movie, Superman's kindness, honesty, and origin has a certain bent. And we discuss it all in our review. Listen or watch here.

Who knew that a YA fantasy would keep us hooked? Hear why Staci and I thought Children of Blood and Bone got such a high rating from us, even though we aren’t YA folks. #booksky #blackbooksky nerdyromanticspodcast.com/children-of-...

What is it about Florida and haunted houses! We feature 2 books with Floridian haunted houses, and some other great romances that say Fall, we’re ready for ya! (BTW: Jen is talking about Eat Pray, Hex by Tara Lush in this clip.) #booksky #blackbooksky nerdyromanticspodcast.com/fall-romance...

Children of Blood and Bone review, pt.2 Staci and host Y. M. Nelson wrap up discussion of this YA fantasy book 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. Did you miss part 1 of our review of this wonderful book? Then listen/watch here! Topics Discussed (Click to jump to transcript's section) : When magic means power - The politics of the story The politics of the book - The Author's Note The World of Children of Blood and Bone…

Staci and host Y. M. Nelson wrap up discussion of this YA fantasy book with a little politics, world building, and look ahead to what the movie version of this book may entail before we give it a rating. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! or watch on YouTube.

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/

It's that season for spooky romances! Which paranormal romance baddies do you like to read? Are you a vamp lover, werewolf pack troller, or maybe witch covens are your cliques. Let us know in the comments! #booksky #paranormalromance

#Romancelandia Houston! Come see me, Brenda Jackson and a crew of other great authors this weekend at the National Black Book Fest. Here's the schedule. nationalblackbookfestival.com/NBBF_2025_Sc...

When we read Children of Blood and Bone we were surprised (not really) by the fact that we’re exposed to so little African folklore in America, even though it’s our ancestry and culture. #blackbooksy #booksky nerdyromanticspodcast.com/children-of-...

SONG OF THE WEEK: Back stabbers by The O’Jays A lot of people felt that they’ve been stabbed in the back by whatever powers that be trying to silence opinions they don’t like, steal inventions they’ve made, & vilify them when they are the villains. This is the sentiment of a lot of folks right now.

Children of Blood and Bone review, pt.1 In this review, Staci and host Y. M. Nelson discuss YA fantasy novel Children of Blood and Bone, book 1 of its series. As of the recording, a movie will be released adapted from the book in 2026. We discuss the folklore, the appeal, and the plot of the best selling fantasy by Tomi Adeyemi. Topics Discussed (Click to jump to transcript's section) : First impressions of the book The lack of African folklore in American culture Zelie and the heroine's journey Racism and Colorism in Children of Blood and Bone…

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. (SPOILER review). Watch or Listen here!

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Nerdy Romantics Podcast is looking for authors for 2026 to feature on the podcast. My theme is “Black Women Deserve Love.” Books must be a category romance w/ at least 1 FMC that is undeniably Black. Preference given to indie BIPOC authors. Apply at nerdyromanticspodcast.com/call-for-aut...

It's that season for spooky romances! Which paranormal romance baddies do you like to read? Are you a vamp lover, werewolf pack troller, maybe witch covens are your cliques. Let us know in the comments! #booksy #romancebooksky

SONG OF THE WEEK: SINNERS by Robert Wave. The lyrics to this one speak to current times even though this movie is set in the 1930s. I feel this one so much.

Romance reads perfect for sweater weather Host Y. M. Nelson and guest Jen G. share the books that they're excited to read (or re-read) during this cozy spooky season of fall/autumn. This one is sure to fill up your TBR list whether you like a sweet or a steamy heat level. We recommend romance reads in every romance subgenre including, contemporary, rom-com, sci-fi, fantasy, and paranormal. 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…

It’s time to cozy up with some sweater weather reads! Or scare yourself out of your mind with love. Jen G. and Nerdy Romantics Podcast host Y. M. Nelson recommend 12 books for fall. Get the list and why we love these!

Spotted on vacation! This proves THE ACCIDENTAL PROPOSAL is a great vacation read. Get it from most major retailers or your public library. #blackbooksky #booksky

October 5-11, 2025 is banned books week! And as I think about the idiocy of banning books, I think about how many of those are by marginalized communities. Voices that are already in need of amplification continue to be silenced. Take action on Let Freedom Read Day Friday October 11. #BOOKSKY

We talk surprise guest and rate Ironheart (pt. 2) 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. Ironheart first appears in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. See our reviews of that movie here: Wakanda Forever pt. 1 Wakanda Forever, pt. 2 Topics Discussed (Click to jump to transcript's section*) : *This episode does not have a transcript. The timing of Riri's story The Hood, aka Parker Robbins and his crew Magic in the Neighborhood - Zelma, Madeline, and ... Dr. Strange?

We talk magic, the SURPRISE GUEST, and the embodiment of good and evil that is Ezekiel Stane while we review Ironheart. Then we give it a rating. Listen wherever you get your podcasts to see if you agree!

Accidental Lovers readers: Who do you think could play your fave characters from the series in a TV show/movie? I have my picks, but what are yours? Tell us in the comments! #romancereaders #blackbooksky

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Just request it from your library if it isn’t in stock. Try out a funny romance by a diverse author! #booksky

We talk about the controversy around Ironheart, and how we felt going into the show. How did you feel about the controversy surrounding Ironheart? Or did you know about any of it? #marvel #ironheart nerdyromanticspodcast.com/ironheart-pt1

Finishing Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma for a podcast episode.

SONG OF THE WEEK: For those of us who weren’t “Raptured up” on Tuesday, why not get caught up in the rapture of a legendary 80s R&B artist? Anita Baker sings Caught up in the Rapture for her album Rapture. Saying that word a lot. Oh well. #rapture