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Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel Podcast

Erin Leafe and Clayton Gumbertlearningthetropes.podbean.com
Every other week host Erin Leafe is joined by a fellow romance lover, newbie or author to discuss all things romance and romance novels.
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Episodes

Seven Days In June by Tia Williams, Episode 103

This week we read Seven Days In June by Tia Williams . WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- TikTok @learningthetropespodcast Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com...

Jul 07, 202152 minEp. 163

Ice Planet Barbarians (Book 1) by Ruby Dixon [Re-Release]

Ice Planet Barbarians is trending on TikTok, so we're re-releasing our 4th episode ever! Listen as Erin and a VERY virginal Clayton marvel at the horned blue aliens who've taken over the internet. We also reveal next week's book ! This week we have a great one for you! We read Ruby Dixon's big blue alien romance Ice Planet Barbarians . We create a super scientific test to judge alien hotness. Also, cohost Clayton (@your4thhost) comes out as a romance reader at work, and Erin (@erinleafe) shows o...

Jun 30, 202156 minEp. 162

Return To Me (2000) Movie Review

This week we watched Return To Me (2000) and talked about Bonnie Hunt's Midwestern appeal, whether or not all architects are rich and heart transplants. Watch Return To Me on Amazon Prime WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com...

Jun 23, 202144 minEp. 161

Minisode #9 - "If you have a sock that lubricates, that will help with the rubbing."

In this week's minisode we read some messages from the audience about Erin's thigh rub dilemma (0:21), briefly discuss our tentative plans to tackle Lisa Kleypas' Ravenels Series (8:03), watch the Virgin River Season 3 Trailer and react LIVE (9:40) and announce our next movie (18:01). Watch The Virgin River Trailer along with us! Press play on the trailer at the 11:03 mark in our episode): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzYU3kgMPEw Watch next week's movie on Amazon Prime WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Te...

Jun 16, 202120 minEp. 160

The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary, Episode 102

This week we read The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary and talked about Kay find her HEA, why all great relationships don't have to end in death, and how many baked goods are too many baked goods? Read - The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary Pre-Order- A Certain Appeal by Vanessa King Listen- Soberish by Liz Phair (Spotify) Check Out- Not Your Mamma's History WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twit...

Jun 09, 202158 minEp. 159

Minisode #8 - "Don't listen to this as your first episode."

On this week’s minisode we examine the fallout from Menage (1:00), Clayton attempts to do ASMR while opening a package full of soap (2:55), we read some international reviews (8:37) and reveal next week’s book (17:35)! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gma...

Jun 02, 202122 minEp. 158

Interview: Paul Rudnick (Playing The Palace)

As a special Friday bonus we're sharing an interview Erin did with author, playwright and screenwriter Paul Rudnick about his new Romance Playing The Palace. WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com...

May 28, 202138 minEp. 157

Ménage by Emma Holly, Episode 101

This week we read Ménage by Emma Holly and OH BOY! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com...

May 26, 202157 minEp. 156

Minisode #7 - "You refuse to remember, and that's your right."

This week we give our thoughts on the just announced Bridgerton spin-off about Queen Charlotte (0:15). Then, we thought it might be fun to give listeners a behind the scenes look at how we choose a book by doing it live on-air. Listen along as we pick a subgenre, comb through listener recs, pre-judge covers, peek at page counts and then whittle down our options until only one book remains (8:00). Finally, we read some 5-star reviews and talk about making friends at an advanced age, whether or no...

May 19, 202144 minEp. 155

Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold by Ellen O'Connell, Episode 100

This week we read Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold by Ellen O'Connell . 100! Make soap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dHrUJIIGrA WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com...

May 12, 202152 minEp. 154

Minisode #6 - "I'm great nose up..."

This week we get a great e-mail with tips on how to become an Audiobook fan (2:36), we share a couple 5-star reviews (12:45) and then finally reveal our 100th book !(17:30) WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com...

May 05, 202131 minEp. 153

Kiss An Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (w/Jen Prokop), Episode 99

This week Jen Prokop of Fates Mates and Jen Reads Romance fame joins us to talk about Kiss An Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips and it is a DOOZY! We talk telepathy with tigers, secret royals and circus weddings. This is a really fun one! Read- Kiss An Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips Watch- The Challenge: All Stars (Paramount +) Rutherford Falls (Peacock) Find Jen- Twitter @JenReadsRomance Website JenReadsRomance Podcast Fates Mates WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesi...

Apr 28, 20211 hr 31 minEp. 152

Minisode #5 - "Hi, I'm Clayton. I also like to look."

This week we talk about Transcendence starting out as Twilight Fanfic (0:16), Kennedy Ryan's "Hoops" and "All The King's Men" series' being developed for TV (11:50), open the mailbag to talk character names that could affect our enjoyment of books (14:30), and Clayton's voice changes before diving into a great 5-star review (23:53). We also reveal next week's book , and next week's super special guest ! (33:00) WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee....

Apr 21, 202139 minEp. 151

Transcendence by Shay Savage, Episode 98

This week we read Transcendence by Shay Savage and talked about khizzes, luffs and Jordache Jeans. Read - Transcendence by Shay Savage Luffs: Transcendence Novella by Shay Savage Watch- Shiva Baby Your Face Or Mine WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.c...

Apr 14, 20211 hrEp. 150

Minisode #4 - "My other thing is who's a murderer in Hollywood..."

This week we gossip about Regé-Jean Page leaving Bridgerton (1:10), crack open the mailbag to discuss a possible audiobook review episode (14:03) and run down some top contenders for our 100th book (22:50). Plus, we reveal next week's book (31:32) Follow- @deuxmoi WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tro...

Apr 07, 202138 minEp. 149

The Duke Who Didn't by Courtney Milan, Episode 97

This week we read The Duke Who Didn't by Courtney Milan and talked about angst free Romance, list making and unnamed brown sauces. Read- The Duke Who Didn't by Courtney Milan Scoundrel of My Heart by Lorraine Heath Listen - Labi Siffre - Crying, Laughing, Loving, Lying WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning Th...

Mar 31, 202152 minEp. 148

Minisode #3 - "I don't wanna get a lot of e-mails from Pagans saying we don't know their holidays."

In this weeks Minisode, we open up the mailbag to talk Virgin River Season 3 fan theories (3:54), share some 5-star reviews including one about Clayton's (possible) HEA (15:02) and dip into Twitter to discuss whether Learning The Tropes can be used as sex education (27:13). Plus, we reveal next week's book (34:28) WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Le...

Mar 24, 202141 minEp. 147

Virgin River by Robin Carr, Episode 96

WARNING: If you haven't watched the Virgin River Netflix Series, at around 32:43 we start talking Book Vs. Show, so just a heads up if you don't want to be spoiled. And also, watch the show!) This week we read Virgin River by Robin Carr and, boy howdy, did we have a lively conversation! Read - Virgin River by Robin Carr Listen - Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein Follow - Tony Soprano crying to songs (@TonySopranoCry) WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and ...

Mar 17, 20211 hr 13 minEp. 146

Interview: Joanna Shupe

Erin talks toJoanna Shupe about all things Romance and her brand new book The Heiress Hunt ! Buy The Heiress Hunt Find Joanna - Instagram @joannashupe Twitter @Joannashupe Facebook Joannashupeauthor Join The Gilded Lilies http://www.joannashupe.com WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email...

Mar 12, 202143 minEp. 145

Minisode #2 - "Oh, you saw Ghostbusters 2 in the theater? I read the book."

This week we continue our conversation on spoilers (2:19), discuss why most men don't read fiction (11:14) and we announce next week's book (31:48). Buy next week's book WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com...

Mar 10, 202137 minEp. 144

Getaway Girl by Tessa Bailey (w/ Carly Lane-Perry), Episode 95

This week, we welcomed Carly Lane-Perry to the show to to talk about Getaway Girl by Tessa Bailey. We discussed Tessa Bailey's knack for dirty talk, mayoral IQ requirements and Butt Twitter. Read - Getaway Girl by Tessa Bailey Mike Nichols: A Life by Mark Harris The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr Love At First by Kate Clayborn Watch - Wandavision (Disney +) Find Carly - Instagram @carlylaneperry Twitter @carlylane Kissing Books WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesi...

Mar 03, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 143

Minisode #1 - "Should we write an SNL packet that's just Charmaine jokes?"

In our first ever Minisode, we talk about Regé-Jean Page hosting SNL (1:20), respond to an e-mail slandering Charmaine from Virgin River (21:10) and reveal next week's book and the Special Guest who will be joining us (25:10). WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespod...

Feb 24, 202129 minEp. 142

Love Code by Ann Aquirre, Episode 94

This week we read Love Code by Ann Aquirre and talked about meat sacks and consent. You know... the normal stuff! Click here to buy Love Code by Ann Aquirre WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com...

Feb 17, 202147 minEp. 141

We're Back!

Our break is over and we're dropping in to announce what the plan is moving forward. Listen to find out! Click here to buy next week's book. WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com...

Feb 10, 202112 minEp. 140

Learning The Tropes And Fated Mates Boozy Q&A

In June, Learning The Tropes and Fated Mates did an epic live show (via Zoom). It was so fun and we had so much to talk about, we weren't able to get to some questions from the audience. So, in the waning days of 2020, Erin, Clayton, Jen and Sarah hopped on Zoom, grabbed some drinks and decided to answer a few! Enjoy this loosey goosey convo about Normal People, favorite sub genres and unexpected turn ons! Listen to Sarah and Jen's podcast Fated Mates ! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-S...

Jan 27, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 139

Flashback Friday: The Suffragette Scandal by Courtney Milan, Episode 9

Originally posted January 2nd, 2019. This week we read the fourth book in The Brother's Sinister Series: The Suffragette Scandal by Courtney Milan . We discuss what makes a bad girl, missing fingers, and our weekly swoons! Also find out the answer to our weekly question- Did Clayton read this in a bath? (yes, yes he did) WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Face...

Jan 22, 202155 minEp. 138

Flashback Friday: Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas, Episode 5

Originally posted December 5th, 2018, here's the book that REALLY started it all! This week Erin and Clayton read Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas , and finally find out what Clayton feels about the greatest Romance Hero of all time (don't @ us, or actually do, we love telling people they are wrong) DEREK CRAVEN! Also we discuss our feelings about epilogues, rich people, gaming hells, school reading lists and BDE. WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://te...

Jan 15, 202155 minEp. 137

Talking Taylor Swift (w/ Kate Clayborn)

Erin, Clayton and the fabulous Romance author Kate Clayborn talk about their history with Taylor Swift, run down their 5 favorite songs and ponder whether Taylor reads Romance. Pre-Order Kate Clayborn's excellent new novel, Love At First coming out on February 23rd, 2021! And buy all her other books while you're at it HERE! Find Kate- Instagram @kateclayborn.author Twitter @kateclayborn WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes...

Jan 13, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 136

Interview: Joy C. Mitchell (Writer for Bridgerton on Netflix)

Erin sat down with Joy C. Mitchell, one of the writers on the Netflix series Bridgerton. Joy talks about living in Europe, how she got the Bridgerton gig and what it was like on set. It's a fun chat! Follow Joy- Instagram @joyineurope WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthet...

Jan 06, 202129 minEp. 135

Bridgerton Season 1 (Episodes 7 & 8) Review

(Warning: We spoil the hell out of this show, so make sure to watch the episodes before listening!) Erin and Clayton give their initial reactions to Episodes 7 and 8 of Bridgerton on Netflix. WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com...

Dec 29, 202053 minEp. 134
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