Nerdy Romantics Podcast

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 aftermath
• The elusive Daphne and the Duke
• Upstairs/Downstairs Trope and Cinderella re-telling
• The mystery of Sophie's past
• The Mistress "title"
• The most unbelievable version of the miscommunication trope
• The side stories
• Francesca and John
• Marcus and Violet
• Queen Charlotte and Lady Danbury

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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 love
• The characters we love to see
• The rugby world: nicknames
• Tanvier's Universe
• Writing across romance genres
• Why we need to be one of Tanvier's Patrons
• Our Threads Connection
• Black sports romance - Where are we?
• Rapid Fire Questions
• Where we can find Tanvier

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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 Comics
• Simon's family dynamic
• Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery, aka Simon's buddy
• The agent and the rest of the great cast
• Trevor Slattery in the MCU. Who is he, again?
• Cameos!
• Scheduling mishaps, but bingeable TV
• Star Ratings
• Wonder Man in Avengers Doomsday?

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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 show
• Overall thoughts/First Episode Fake-Out
• Meta Actor shows (aka the Entourage talk)
• Government Control and Surveillance for ... what exactly?
• The Doorman Clause as a fear policy
• Josh Gadd/The Doorman episode
• Series Pacing

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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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 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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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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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:

• How did we discover /first watch the movie?
• What was with the "Jetsons" look?
• Character Portrayls: Mr. Fantastic and others
• The rest of the Fantastic Four: Ben, Johnny and Sue
• Fave characters
• Storyline in the movie

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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 WE DISCUSS:

• 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
• Post credit scene explained and other fun things
• Star rating
• If you are dealing with suicidal thoughts

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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 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*

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