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  • We're overloaded with cuteness in Mandalorian and Grogu | REVIEW 1/2
    Jun 26 2026

    Marcie, Jen and Staci join Y. M. Nelson in talking about the newest movie in the Star Wars franchise, Star Wars: The Manadlorian and Grogu.

    TOPICS TO DISCUSS:

    • A Star Wars Background (mild spoilers)
    • First impressions/How did you find this?
    • Story and the big/smallness of the plot
    • Big Screen $ means Big Screen Story
    • The Show Factor
    • The Aftermath of a Regime Change (possible foreshadowing?)
    • Slowed pace: endearing and poignant or boring?



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    50 min
  • You, Me & Tuscany gave us the escape we needed | SPOILER Review
    Jun 11 2026

    Y. M. Nelson and guests Millard and Marcie get nostalgic about 90s romcoms while reviewing the movie You, Me, & Tuscany. They talk characters, funny moments, and rate this cute bright movie.

    Topics we Discuss

    • How we found this Movie and why the finding was weird
    • Viewers' pattern for watching rom-coms and movie politics
    • The MCs: Anna and Michael
    • 90 romcoms v. today's streaming
    • Characters and backstory
    • The characters we loved
    • More comedic moments and the definition of a rom-com
    • Was the theater the best place for You, Me, and Tuscany?
    • Last stand out movie items
    • What we didn't like
    • We rate the movie



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    1 h et 12 min
  • We rate Bridgerton, season 4 | SPOILER review
    May 16 2026

    Y. M. Nelson and co-hosts discuss Bridgerton, season four's female friendships, Benedict perceptions, what we might see next season, and wrap up with a star rating.

    TOPICS WE DISCUSS

    • Side Stories: Lady Danbury and Queen Charlotte
    • Female Friendships
    • Is this the steamiest season so far?
    • Benedict strikes a romantic chord
    • Francesca and ... Michaela?
    • Star Rating



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    1 h et 17 min
  • Expectations, tropes, and couples in Bridgerton, S4 - review
    May 2 2026

    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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    1 h et 16 min
  • Black Rugby Romance? Yes, Please: One Knight's Stand interview with author Tanvier Peart
    Apr 11 2026

    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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    58 min
  • We rated Wonder Man | Review, part 2/2
    Mar 26 2026

    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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    43 min
  • We wondered about WONDER MAN (review, pt.1/2)
    Mar 12 2026

    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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    44 min
  • Best of 2025 - Nerdy Romantic Style
    Jan 7 2026

    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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    36 min