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Zipless episodes

October 06 Ep. 23: Witches, Werewolves, and Fated Mates with Avery Flynn
Just when you think you have it all under control, a werewolf on a motorcycle comes into your life and turns it all upside down (because of course he does). Author Avery Flynn joins us to talk about her new book Hexy Beast, and whether true love is fated or an uncontrollable beast of its own.
27 min
September 01 Ep. 22: Lacing Up with Lana Ferguson
Why are hockey players all the rage in romance? What is it we love about men in skates? And seriously... why is hockey so hot? Author Lana Ferguson joins us to talk about The Final Score, where a sunshine pro hockey player and a grumpy grad student discover there may be a lot more below the surface. We talk hockey, mental health, the surprising sexiness of enthusiastic consent, and why stories about love never get old.
28 min
August 04 Ep. 21: Pop Stars, Professors, and Passion with Rachel Lynn Solomon
Former teen pop star? Check. Complicated crush? Check. Emotional identity crisis? Definitely. Rachel Lynn Solomon joins us to talk about her latest romance and why becoming yourself can be the greatest love story of all.
31 min
June 02 Ep. 20: Wood Chippers, Vigilantes & Smoking-Hot Murderers with Brynne Weaver
Why are we drawn to reading about stories that would terrify us in real life? New York Times bestselling author Brynne Weaver joins us to talk about dark romance, desire, vigilante killers, and why the things that scare us in real life can become irresistible in fiction.
30 min
May 05 Ep. 19: When the 'Wrong' Love Story becomes the *Right* Love Story: Sapphic Regency Romance with Emma Alban
Author Emma Alban joins us to talk about her latest book Like in Love with You, a sapphic rivals-to-lovers regency romance that begs the question: What if Cady and Regina just kissed? (IYKYK)
34 min
April 07 Ep. 18: The Dangers of Desire: Scarlett St. Clair on Lilith, Vampires, and Fantasy Romance
Why has female desire always been treated like something dangerous? From the story of Lilith to the vampire brides of Dracula, we've been taught to fear women who want. Today, female desire - and the fear of expressing it - are still powerful drivers in modern storytelling. In this episode, #1 New York Times bestselling author, Scarlett St. Clair joins us to talk about breaking that cycle through fantasy and fairy tales.
38 min
March 03 Ep. 17: "A Little Buzzed: Exploring Self-Love with Alys Murray
With toys, boys, me-time, and a few extra batteries, Alys Murray joins us to talk about her latest rom-com A Little Buzzed and to celebrate love in all forms.
35 min
February 14 Our Valentine to You
In this special episode Allie and Gideon narrate an original meet-cute to life written by Kate Cole as a love letter to romance lovers and listeners everywhere. Happy Valentine's Day! xoxo Zipless
8 min
December 02, 2025 Ep. 16: Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone are the Queens of Christmas Spice
Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone are best friends who realllly know how to celebrate Christmas - and each other. Writing partners for over a decade, Julie and Sierra join us to talk about late night writing sessions, spicy love in Christmas Notch, and their upcoming release Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl. (Oh, and pie. Lots and lots of pie.)
52 min
November 04, 2025 Ep. 15: Rock Star Romance with Kate Golden
Slow burn? Smooth voice? Stealing flirty glances in front of a crowd of thousands? Yes, please! And then I'll take an encore. Kate Golden, author of If Not For My Baby, joins us to talk about her new rock star romance and the beauty of falling in love on and off the stage.
46 min