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Romance in Colour
By Tati R. and Yaki ETV & Film
Romance in Colour episodes
- Season 3, Episode 23: Love and Life Lessons over 50
This week, Yaki and Tati talk about an article on Essence.com from women over fifty who are imparting love and live wisdom that they wish they received when they were younger. We talk about those lessons and how we too, have employed some of them in our lives.
In Hot Topics in Romance, we talk about Kanye's new Kim K Clone (or is it Klone??), Lil Durk and Low body counts (ugh), and Nicki Minaj's sex advice. In Watching Romance, we talk about The Gilded Age (HBO), Tati's recaps of The Courtship (NBC), and her new love of Grand Crew (NBC/Peacock).
In Reading Romance, we talk Dating Dr Dil by Nisha Sharma, A Walk in the Park by Rebekah Weatherspoon (Audible Exclusive) and our upcoming Spring 22 Romance Reading List.
In Listening to Romance, we talk Good Moms, Bad Choices, a podcast about sex positive and weed forward moms. Listen here.
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57 min - Season 3, Episode 22: The Voice of Black Romance (ft. Wesleigh Siobhan)
What does an audiobook narrator do? How do you get started in the industry. We have a hourlong conversation with the great Wesleigh Siobhan, audiobook narrator to some of your favorite indie and traditionally published romance books (The Perfect Find, Office Hours, etc). She's narrated over 150 books in genres raging from paranormal to contemporary romance. Always the champion of indie romance authors, Wesleigh is the "gatekeeper into romantic escapism" and talks about her hopes to open the door for other narrators and authors in black romance.
Follow Wesleigh Siobhan (and connect with all her social media) at https://www.wesleighsiobhan.com/
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59 min - Season 3, Episode 21: Talk Dirty To Me
We are kicking off Women's History Month with a discussion about the empowering ways of dirty talk and how it can boost your confidence in and out of the bedroom. H/T to Shan Boodram and her sexology tips.
In Hot Topics in Romance, we celebrate Da Brat's nuptials, Neicey Nash and her boo in the cover of Essence, scold Big Sean's leaked nudes, cheer Jason Mamoa reconciling with Lisa Bonet, and pray that Kimora Lee Simmons protects her coins against her ex husband.
In Watching Romance, Tati talks the finales of Euphoria and Love is Blind and anticipation for The Courtship (NBC 3/6). Yakini talks watching Dynasty with her boys.
In Reading Romance, we should out second chance love with Love's Truth by K. Lashaun and Restore Me by JL Seegers.
In Listening to Romance, we adore Dhonielle Clayton and Zoraida Cordova's Deadline City Podcast.
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1 hr 16 min - Season 3, Episode 20: Lovers, Friends and Contracts (A #WritinginColour series interview ft. Mia Heintzelman)What happens when friends make a contract to be me lovers? Sounds juicy, but author Mia Heintzelman knows a thing or two about it. We talk about her newest release, The FriendShip Contract, as well as her inspiration for writing, creating compelling characters, and how tropes make her the happiest.About Mia: Mia Heintzelman is a polka-dot-wearing, horror and romance movie lover, who always has a book and a to-do list in her purse. She writes fun, unforgettable, more than just laughs romance about strong women, and men with enough heart to fall for them. When she isn’t busy writing fictional happily-ever-afters, she is likely reading, playing board games, or eating sweets.She currently lives in Las Vegas, Nevada with her husband and two children. Find all of Mia's social media and backlist of books here: https://www.miaheintzelman.com/about.htmlIn Hot Topics in Romance, KeKe Wyatt and her 11th baby, Van Jones and conscious co-parenting, and sexing in sneakers with Terence J.In Watching Romance, we talk the newest rendition of Bel-Air (the reboot of The Fresh Prince...) and more Love is Blind.In Listening to Romance, we give a shout out to LifeWriting w/ Tananarive Due. Listen here:Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @RomancenColourIG: @RomanceinColourFacebook: www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour1 hr 51 min
- Season 3, Episode 19: Romance In Colour Men's Romance RoundtableWhat happens when men of color from a cross-section of lived experiences get together and talk about romance, sex and intimacy? Listen to Romance in Colour's inaugural Men's RoundTable featuring authors and fans of speculative and romantic fiction as we talk about romance, room for men in romance, and portrayals of men (especially queer/men of color/neurodivergent) in romance. On the panel we have a great group of fellas:R.M. Virtues is a mythology junkie, lover of love, and creator of worlds. He writes erotic romance and dark fantasy about underrepresented characters who get to live and love in a history unabridged. When he isn’t busy conjuring romances, he can be found watching horror movies, playing fantasy video games, or eating Korean BBQ. He currently lives in Las Vegas, Nevada with his Funko Pop horror collection. You can find him online at rmvirtues.com or @rmvirtues on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Patreon.Moe Shalabi is a Palestinian-American author of literary works, often with a speculative edge. Moe's short stories appear in multiple literary magazines both online and in print and can be found in the Nonbinary Review and Reed Magazine. His short story Palestina, was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. You can find his nonfiction work in the Washington Post. When he's not working on his many manuscripts, Moe is busy being a full-time consultant in the Washington D.C. Metro area. Find him at https://moeshalabi.com/ and on Twitter @Agent_MoeJa-Mel Vinson (He/She) is making lesson plans and going to class. Given her love of over-analysis and deconstructing video games, books, and movies, it was clear to everyone around him that she'd become a high school English teacher. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. Follow them on Twitter at @@AuthorJVinson2 and at their website (under construction) jamelvinson.comRory James is a DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) professional and Public Health practitioner who has worked in both higher education and with HIV outreach/education. A trained epidemiologist, Rory is passionate about educating new adult populations on sex, health, and intimacy. Currently, Rory is the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Indiana University- Bloomington.Follow us on Social Media at:Twitter: @RomanceNColourInstagram: @RomanceinColourFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour1 hr 47 min
- A Galentine's Day Sisterhood! (ft. Angela Anderson of Angela Anderson Presents)
Welcome to the IG Live 2022 Galentine's Day Podcast! Special guest, Angela Anderson of Angela Anderson presents joined us. We talked about a variety of hot topics form Penis pics, Sorority Life, to Love is Blind Season 2 and books we love that are out this week. Join us and enjoy this fun day celebrating friendship and sisterhood!
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1 hr 22 min - Season 3, Ep 18: There You Are (#WritinginColour series ft. Ieshia Wiedlin)
This week, we sit down for our #WritinginColour series with Ieshia Wiedlin, whose debut novel There You Are (2.10) with Tule is striking a chord with a lot of readers. We sit down to talk about interracial relationships, tenacity, and how writing this debut was a labor of love. In Hot Topics in Romance, Yakini talks about AJ Johnson and her birthday three-some, Issa Rae's AirBnB, and Nene Leakes new found love. In Watching Romance, we talk Single Black Female w/ Raven Goodwin and Amber Riley and Deadly House Call (Lifetime), Love is Blind Season 2 (2/11 on Netflix), and Marry Me with J Lo. (Peacock 2/11). In Listening to Romance, we shout out Kennedy Ryan's Audie nomination for Reel and the Unabashedly Romantic Podcast with Blessing and Tessa. Listen to them here:
Find Ieshia and all her social media at :www.IeshiaWiedlin.com
Find us on Social Media:
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1 hr 31 min - Season 3, Episode 16: Toxic Podcast, Masculinity and the Cult of Kevin Samuels
There seems to be an influx of toxic podcast run by insecure, supposedly "alpha" men who are the very antithesis of manhood. And often, Black women are at the center of their ridicule. Today we talk about toxic podcasts, platforms for men who are terrible, and how detrimental they are to the community. For reference, here is a great ELLE article on the "Black Manosphere". Read Here.
In Hot Topics in Romance, we talk Cardi B willing against Tasha K, Tristan Thompson's new baby, and Lil Mama being a "pick me". In Watching Romance, we review Vanished staring Tatyana Ali (Lifetime), Too Hot to Handle, The Gilded Age and our eagerness for upcoming projects like Bridgeton, Love is Blind and more Lifetime movies. In Reading Romance, all hail Saint by Sierra Simone (an m/m, taboo story of lust and forgiveness). In Listening to Romance, we shout out Tati's appearance on the Tall Dark and Fictional Podcast. Listen here. And look forward to The Rom Com Room w/ Mercedes and Kendra. Bookmark it here.
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour
1 hr 1 min - Season 3, Episode 15: The Parent (Dating) Trap
NOTE: This episode tackles the subject of divorce and co-parenting. Also, there may be a few technical glitches.
How tough is it to balance dating as a divorced or single parent? Yaki and Tati talk about the difficulties and traps of dating as a single parent and positive co-parenting tips. In Hot Topics in Romance, we talk about Kanye/Kim living across the street, Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet breaking up, and Meg the Stallion is single again. In Watching Romance, we give our reviews of the Lifetime thriller Safe Room with Nicole Ari Parker as well as the new reality dating show Your Mom, my Dad. In Reading Romance, we give props to Jayce Ellis's latest release "If You Love Something", a fake marriage m/m romance. In Listening to Romance, we shout out Learning the Tropes podcast. Listen to it here
Follow us on Social Media:
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Twitter: @RomanceNColour
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour
1 hr 1 min - Season 3, Ep 14: A New Year Potpourri
Welcome to 2022, listeners! This week's episode is a potpourri of topics. In Hot Topics, we talk about new babies, Golden Globes, sex-tapes, divorces and hot sauce (LOL). We also do a wrap up of Insecure, the good, bad and ugly of the final season. And we talk about all the things to look forward to in the last half of the season. In Reading Romance, we shout out debut novels by Gia de Cadenet (Getting His Game Back) and Chandra Blumberg (Digging up Love). In Watching Romance, we talk about the upcoming line up of Black-woman lead movies by Lifetime. In Listening to Romance, we shout out Muni Long and her sexy, viral hit "Hrs and Hrs".
FOllow us on Social Media:
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About Romance in Colour
From the publisher's feed
If you think that a magical day is curled up in your Snuggie, watching Hallmark and Lifetime movies with a box of Kleenex close by, then this is the podcast for you. Join real-life friends and romance…
fanatics, Tatianna, a romance author and Dr.Yaki, a psychologist who loves all things romance and black. From movies to books, these ladies quench their mutual thirst for romance and give it all to you from a Black Xennial perspective.