Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast
Books & Literature
About
Erin (the Veteran) and Clayton (the "Virgin") discuss new romance novels every week in this fun celebration of the romance genre.
Episodes
- Erin & Clayton read The Wall by Marlen Haushofer
-- Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. Interested in more bookish thoughts? Subscribe to Erin's Substack, Lonesome Animals. Find us- Email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://ww…
- Erin and Clayton read Lonesome Dove!
We're back! A little older, wiser and with a whole new vibe. In this episode Erin and Clayton discuss where they've been, what they've been reading and why they're back! Full episode also on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@learningthetro…
- It Ends With Us (2024) Movie Review (w/Clayton Gumbert)
Clayton & Erin return to discuss the Colleen Hoover adaptation It Ends With Us! See Clayton and Producer Patty live onstage in Los Angeles on Tuesday October 8: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bo-boys-present-box-office-save-america-ticke…
- Interview with Yulin Kuang!
This episode I chat with romance author Yulin Kuang about her debut novel How to End a Love Story , adapting romance novels for film and her writing process! ----- See Clayton and Producer Patty live onstage in Los Angeles on Tuesday Octob…
- Lucky with Andie J. Christopher!
This week I'm joined by author Andie J Christopher to discuss the truly, marvelously bonkers Lucky, by THE Jackie Collins . Is this a romance? debatable. Is it a very fun book to read? most definitely. ----- See Clayton and Producer Patty…
- A Heart of Blood and Ashes with Kelly Noonan!
This week I'm joined by colorist and dear friend Kelly Noonan as we read her first romance - Milla Vane's A Heart of Blood and Ashes . We chat about fantasy vs. fantasy romance expectations, matching hair color to book series and more! ---…
- Love At First Sight (2023) Netflix Movie Review (w/ Clayton Gumbert)
The prodigal podcast host Clayton Gumbert returns to talk about the Netflix movie Love At First Sight! ----- See Clayton and Producer Patty live onstage in Los Angeles on Tuesday October 8: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bo-boys-present-…
- Red, White and Royal Blue THE MOVIE with Rob Johnson!
This week I'm joined by Rob Johnson to chat about the Amazon adaptation of Casey McQuiston's novel, Red, White and Royal Blue! ----- See Clayton and Producer Patty live onstage in Los Angeles on Tuesday October 8: https://www.eventbrite.co…
- Interview with Harlequin Editor, Stacy Boyd!
This week I sat down with Harlequin editor Stacy Boyd to discuss all things romance publishing (yes, including cartoon covers). https://stacyboyd.com/ Please Rate, Review and Follow on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. MERCH! Go…
- Night Hawk with Danielle Jackson!
This week I'm joined by author Danielle Jackson to discuss the old west, roadtrip romance Beverly Jenkins' Night Hawk ! We discuss it all including- Is Maggie Freeman one of the great heroines? (yes). Please Rate, Review and Follow on Appl…
- Interview with Meg Cabot!
This week I chat with romance author Meg Cabot about her newest novel Enchanted to Meet You , the first book in her Witches of West Harbor Series. Please Rate, Review and Follow on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. MERCH! Go to T…
- Interview with Diana Quincy!
This week I chat with romance author Diana Quincy about her newest novel The Duke Gets Desperate . Please Rate, Review and Follow on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MO…
- Interview with Erika Montgomery!
This week I chat with romance-adjacent author Erika Montgomery about her newest novel Our Place on the Island . Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes…
- Interview with Sarah MacLean!
She's finally here! Lady Imogen Loveless and her meaty-thighed man, Detective Tommy Peck, the main character's of KNOCKOUT are finally in the world. And today I am joined by their author, the wonderful, talented, Sarah MacLean . Please Rat…
- Suddenly You with America Ferrera
The time has come, what did America Ferrera think of her very first romance novel, Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas ? Listen to find out! Also-What was that book I couldn't remember? When the Marquess Falls by Lorraine Heath! While you're here…
- America Ferrera’s First Romance!
This week I am joined by actress, director, producer, writer and dear friend America Ferrera as we chat about her ideas around romance, and I assign her her first romance! Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the…
- Interview with Danielle Jackson!
Today I'm chatting with author Danielle Jackson about her newest book Accidentally In Love out August 8th! Buy signed copies at Love's Sweet Arrow or Anderson's Bookshop ! Follow Danielle on Twitter and Instagram ! Please Rate, Review and…
- Interview with Tessa Bailey!
This week I sat down to chat with author Tessa Bailey about the her newest book Unfortunately Yours , second in the A Vine Mess series. Follow Tessa on Instagram , Twitter and TikTok ! Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts .…
- It Happened One Summer with Selena Coppock!
This week I am joined by Selena Coppock as we read her very first romance novel, It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey . While you're here check out Selena's podcast, Two Wick Minimum , her parody wedding account @NYTVows , listen to her…
- Returning to Claim His Heir w/ Andie J. Christopher
This week I am joined by romance author Andie J. Christopher to discuss the glory that is category romance and discuss Harlequin Present's Returning to Claim His Heir by Amanda Cinelli . Follow Andie on Twitter and Instagram ! Please Rate,…
- Interview with Adriana Herrera author of An Island Princess Starts a Scandal!
This week I got the chance to chat with Adriana Herrera about her newest novel An Island Princess Starts a Scandal (Out May 30th) which you can preorder now!! May 29th! Come to our event in Greenpoint Brooklyn hosted by WORD Bookstore with…
- Selena Coppock’s First Romance!
This week I'm choosing a romance for former comedian and podcast host Selena Coppock ! Can't wait until the end of the episode to find out what the book is? Sneak peek here. Check out Selena's podcast Two Wick Minimum Listen to her stand u…
- Interview with Christina Lauren!
Preorder The True Love Experiment, While you wait for May 16th, read book one in the series, The Soulmate Equation NOW. May 29th! Come to our event in Greenpoint Brooklyn hosted by WORD Bookstore with Adriana Herrera and Joanna Shupe! Plea…
- May Coming Attractions!
Preorder The True Love Experiment, and while you wait for May 16th, read book one in the series, The Soulmate Equation NOW. Preorder An Island Princess Starts a Scandal, and while you wait for May 29th, read the first book in Las Leonas se…
- When a Scot Ties the Knot with Claire Nauman
This week I am joined by TV Writer Claire Nauman to discuss Tessa Dare's When a Scot Ties the Knot. Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Pu…
- Claire’s First Romance!
Can't wait to listen to the whole episode to find out what our next book will be? Click Here . Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public…
- Lord of Scoundrels with Carly Lane-Perry
Follow Carly Lane-Perry on twitter @ carlylane Check out Carly's book A Regency Guide to Modern Life: 1800s Advice on 21st Century Love, Friends, Fun and More !! Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast gr…
- Introducing: Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase
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- The FINAL Daisy Session- Episode 10/Track 10 Rock ’n’ Roll Suicide
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- The Daisy Sessions: Episode9/Track 9 ”Feels Like The First Time”
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- The Daisy Sessions Episode 8/ Track 8 ”Looks Like We Made It”
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- The Daisy Sessions:Episode 7/Track 7 ”She’s Gone”
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- The Daisy Sessions- Episode Six/Track Six ”Whatever Gets You Thru The Night”
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- The Daisy Sessions - Episode 5/Track 5 ”Fire”
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- The Daisy Sessions - Episode Four/Track Four ”I Saw The Light”
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- The Daisy Sessions - Episode Three/Track Three ”Someone Saved My Life Tonight””
This week we had a slight sound mishap (It was me- I had a sound mishap.) so we are giving you a special treat which is both episode 3 & 4! Find Taylor Holt on Insta @tholt18 Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps t…
- The Daisy Sessions - Episode Two/Track Two ”I’ll Take You There”
This week we recap episode two of the Daisy Jones & The Six episode. Find Taylor Holt on Insta @tholt18 Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Te…
- The Daisy Sessions - Episode One/Track One ”Come and Get It”
Join us as we discuss the first episode of the Amazon series Daisy Jones & The Six . We discuss our views on watching media in general, initial feelings, and all things Daisy Jones & The Six! Find Taylor Holt on Insta @tholt18 Please Rate,…
- An Intro To The Daisy Sessions
Join us for the month of March for The Daisy Sessions, where we are deep diving into the TV series Daisy Jones and the Six on Amazon based on the novel, Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid . While not a romance, I feel it is clo…
- The Power of the Romance Heroine Panel (Ft. Sarah MacLean, Adriana Herrera and Esi Sogah)
On February 16th, Erin hosted a panel on the Power of the Romance Heroine put on by the Downtown Alliance of New York City. On the panel were authors Sarah MacLean and Adriana Herrera as well as Berkley editor Esi Sogah . Theses women are…
- End of an Era
In this very special episode, Clayton says goodbye. Erin is hosting a panel with Adriana Herrera, Sarah MacLean and Esi Sogah THURSDAY NIGHT at 6pm in NYC. Get tix: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-breakfast-for-dinner-the-power-of-the-…
- Grin And Beard It by Penny Reid, Episode 47
This week we read Grin And Beard It by Penny Reid and talked about comedic actors winning Oscars, whether stars should date normies and Clayton gets grossed out by finger licking... again. Read: Grin And Beard It by Penny Reid Watch: girl…
- Interview: Gigi Griffis (Author of The Empress, The Wicked Unseen)
In this special episode, Erin talks to Gigi Griffis, author of The Empress which has been adapted into a Netflix series. https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast g…
- Devil In Disguise (The Ravenels Book #6) by Lisa Kleypas
This week we read Devil In Disguise (The Ravenels Book #6) by Lisa Kleypas. https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE M…
- Chasing Cassandra (The Ravenels Book #5) by Lisa Kleypas
This week we read Chasing Cassandra (The Ravenels Book #5) by Lisa Kleypas. Join Patreon now to get Early Access to our review of Episodes 7-9 of Virgin River Season 4! https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Foll…
- Interview: Ali Hazelwood (Author of The Love Hypothesis and Love on The Brain)
This week, Erin interviews author Ali Hazelwood. Join Patreon now to get Early Access to our review of Episodes 7-9 of Virgin River Season 4! https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . I…
- Devil’s Daughter (The Ravenels Book #5) by Lisa Kleypas
This week we read Devil's Daughter (The Ravenels Book #5) by Lisa Kleypas! Join Patreon now to get Early Access to our review of Episodes 7-9 of Virgin River Season 4! https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follo…
- Our Next Book Is...
Listen to find out what we're reading next ! Join Patreon now to get Early Access to our review of Episodes 7-9 of Virgin River Season 4! https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It he…
- Heartbreaker by Sarah MacLean, Episode 131
This week we read Heartbreaker by Sarah MacLean! Join Patreon now to get Early Access to our review of Episodes 7-9 of Virgin River Season 4! https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . I…
- Virgin River Season 4 (Episodes 4 - 6) Review
WARNING: We spoil the heck outta this series, so watch it first before you listen! It's finally happening! We're tackling Season 4 of Virgin River! Join Patreon now to get Early Access to our review of Episodes 7-9 of Virgin River Season 4…