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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

Minisode #17 - Our Last Book of 2021 Is...

On this mini-minisode, we announce our last book of the year ! Join Patreon now to get our Patreon Exclusive Blue & Red Logo Sticker: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes And check out our review of Netflix's A Castle For Christmas starring Brooke Shields and Cary Elwes only on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/59595626 Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://te...

Dec 17, 20215 minEp. 193

The Hating Game (2021) Movie Review

This week we watched the Feature Film Adaptation of The Hating Game starring Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell! Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nlwvQ3GC64 Join Patreon now to get our Patreon Exclusive Blue & Red Logo Sticker: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes And check out our review of Netflix's A Castle For Christmas starring Brooke Shields and Cary Elwes only on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/59595626 Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the ...

Dec 15, 202125 minEp. 192

Warrior‘s Woman by Johanna Lindsey, Episode 114

This week we read Warrior's Woman by Johanna Lindsey and had a farden lot to say about it! Join Patreon now to get our Patreon Exclusive Blue & Red Logo Sticker: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes And check out our review of Netflix's A Castle For Christmas starring Brooke Shields and Cary Elwes only on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/59595626 Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes,...

Dec 08, 202154 minEp. 191

Minisode #16 - ”I used to date Fabio.”

On this week's minisode, we swoon about Yellowstone (no spoilers!), talk more about our frustrations with Rom-Coms, and reveal our next book ! Here's the clip Erin was talking about: Average Joe - Fabio Clip Join Patreon now to get our Patreon Exclusive Blue & Red Logo Sticker: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/l...

Dec 01, 202121 minEp. 190

The Texan‘s Wager by Jodi Thomas, Episode 113

This week we read The Texan's Wager by Jodi Thomas . Join Patreon now to get our Patreon Exclusive Blue & Red Logo Sticker: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. 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 T...

Nov 24, 202159 minEp. 189

Minisode #15 - ”She was lost, so Barbara Bush bought her lunch.”

On this week's minisode we announce our new Patreon perk, talk about waving at limos and reveal next week's book ! Join Patreon now to get our Patreon Exclusive Blue & Red Logo Sticker: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. 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 Twitt...

Nov 17, 202119 minEp. 188

Again The Magic by Lisa Kleypas, Episode 112

This week we read Again The Magic by Lisa Kleypas and talked about Edith Wharton, defacing books and great Secondary Romances. We launched our Patreon and just posted our first Patreon exclusive podcasts! Check them out and donate: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- TikTok @learningthetropes...

Nov 10, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 187

Minisode #14 -”We promise to pay our bills.”

On this week's minisode, we read some e-mails from listeners with only one tattoo, discuss whether or not The Ravenels are in our future and then read an Apple podcast review from across the pond. Then we announce our next book ! And it's a biggie! We launched our Patreon and just posted our first Patreon exclusive podcasts! Check them out and donate: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Te...

Nov 03, 202119 minEp. 186

Interview: Vanessa King (Author of A Certain Appeal)

In this special bonus episode, we talk to Romance author Vanessa King about here debut novel A Certain Appeal . We talk about how Vanessa's time in the NYC burlesque scene inspired the book, the importance of writing groups and her favorite (and not so favorite) tropes! Pre-Order A Certain Appeal Find Vanessa- Instagram @vanessaleighking Twitter @VuhVuhDanessa Website https://www.vanessalking.com We launched our Patreon and just posted our first Patreon exclusive podcasts! Check them out and don...

Oct 29, 202152 minEp. 185

Payback‘s A Witch by Lana Harper, Episode 111

(Notes on the audio: Erin got a new microphone (thanks to our lovely patrons!) and we were still working out the kinks. Our apologies for the hot mic situation.) Witch-tober concludes with Payback's A Witch by Lana Harper! We talk about tattoos, whether Gareth is all that bad and is this actually a Happily For Now? We launched our Patreon and just posted our first Patreon exclusive podcasts! Check them out and donate: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on...

Oct 27, 202148 minEp. 184

The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling, Episode 110

Witch-tober continues with The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling ! We launched our Patreon and just posted our first Patreon exclusive podcasts! Check them out and donate: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. 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 ...

Oct 20, 202137 minEp. 183

Witch Please by Ann Aguirre, Episode 109

This week we kick off Witch-tober by reading Witch Please by Ann Aguirre. We launched our Patreon and just posted our first Patreon exclusive podcasts! Check them out and donate: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. 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 @learnin...

Oct 13, 202145 minEp. 182

Minisode #13 - ”I‘m The American Pie Generation.”

In this week's minisode we announce our next THREE books. That's right! There were too many witch books we wanted to read in October so we decided to do them all. So join us all this month for scary goodness and tell us witch one is your favorite! October 13th: Witch Please by Ann Aguirre October 20th: The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling October 27th: Payback's A Witch by Lana Harper We launched our Patreon and just posted our first Patreon exclusive podcast! Check it out and donate: https://www.patreon...

Oct 06, 202120 minEp. 181

Brawn (New Species Book 5) by Laurann Dohner, Episode 108

This week we return to Homeland to tackle Brawn (New Species Book 5) by Laurann Dohner . We launched our Patreon and we're equal parts nervous and excited about it! Check it out and donate: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. 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 Twitt...

Sep 29, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 180

Minisode #12 - Patreon Launch Special!

We launched our Patreon and we're equal parts nervous and excited about it! Check it out and donate: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes In this weeks minisode, we talk about why we decided to start a Patreon and how we think it'll help sustain and grow the show. Plus, to celebrate Virgin River getting picked up for Season 4 AND 5, we dip into the Mailbag to read some Todd theories. We also get a great rec for a menage book. Finally, we announce next week's book ! Join our Patreon to help ...

Sep 22, 202134 minEp. 179

Scandalous Desires (Maiden Lane Book 3) by Elizabeth Hoyt, Episode 107

This week we read Scandalous Desires (Maiden Lane Book 3) by Elizabeth Hoyt and talked about pirates, babies and dogs! Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. 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: learningthetro...

Sep 15, 202156 minEp. 178

Minisode #11 - We‘re Back!

We're back from our mini break with a Minisode about whether Erin identifies as a witch, why Clayton looks like everyone's cousin and did Producer Patty and Clayton really hate Practical Magic? Plus we announce next week's book ! Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. 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...

Sep 08, 202118 minEp. 177

Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta, Episode 106

This week we read Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta and we had a lot to say! Read- Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. 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! ema...

Aug 18, 20211 hr 10 minEp. 176

Next Week's Book Is...

No minisode this week, but Erin is here to announce our next book ! Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. 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...

Aug 11, 20215 minEp. 175

The Luckiest Lady In London by Sherry Thomas, Episode 105

This week we read The Luckiest Lady In London by Sherry Thomas . Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. 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...

Aug 04, 20211 hrEp. 174

Minisode #10 - "He's one of the 3% of men that listen to this podcast."

On this week's minisode we read some reviews (2:47), talk about the Woodstock '99 Documentary on HBOMax (8:29), open the mailbag for some feedback on our Return To Me episode (14:25) and (SPOILER WARNING) ponder a listener submitted "Who Shot Jack?" theory for Virgin River Season 4 (18:09). Then, after to multiple requests for a certain author , we announce our next book ! (20:36) Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow. WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to ...

Jul 28, 202128 minEp. 173

Interview: Sue Tenney (Executive Producer/Showrunner of Virgin River)

Extra special bonus episode! We had the pleasure of chatting with Sue Tenney, Executive Producer and Showrunner of Virgin River on Netflix. We talked with Sue about developing the series, the challenges of adapting a Romance series to TV and what Robin Carr thinks of the show! This was a really fun episode and we appreciate Sue taking the time out of her busy schedule to talk with us. Extra special thanks to Lauren Hammersley, Jocelyn Freid and Megan Tucker at Netflix for setting this up! WE HAV...

Jul 27, 202126 minEp. 172

Interview: Sophie Jordan (The Duke Goes Down)

In this very special Friday bonus episode, Erin interviews author Sophie Jordan. Pre-Order The Duke Goes Down Find Sophie Jordan- Instagram @sosophiejordan Website https://www.sophiejordan.net 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: learningthetropespodc...

Jul 23, 202153 minEp. 171

Barbarian's Bride (Ice Planet Barbarians Book 22) by Ruby Dixon, Episode 104

This week we went back to Not Hoth and read Barbarian's Bride by Ruby Dixon. 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 21, 202146 minEp. 170

Virgin River Season 3 (Episodes 9 & 10) Review

WARNING: We spoil the heck outta this series, so watch it first before you listen! Virgin River Season 3 just dropped and Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty hopped on their mics to break down Episodes 9 and 10! 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: learn...

Jul 12, 202159 minEp. 169

Virgin River Season 3 (Episodes 7 & 8) Review

WARNING: We spoil the heck outta this series, so watch it first before you listen! Virgin River Season 3 just dropped and Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty hopped on their mics to break down Episodes 7 and 8! Episodes 9 and 10 Review dropping Monday afternoon! 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 Podca...

Jul 12, 202151 minEp. 168

Virgin River Season 3 (Episodes 5 & 6) Review

WARNING: We spoil the heck outta this series, so watch it first before you listen! Virgin River Season 3 just dropped and Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty hopped on their mics to break down Episodes 5 and 6! Watch the feed all weekend for more episode reviews! 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 Podc...

Jul 11, 20211 hrEp. 167

Virgin River Season 3 (Episodes 3 & 4) Review

WARNING: We spoil the heck outta this series, so watch it first before you listen! Virgin River Season 3 just dropped and Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty hopped on their mics to break down Episodes 3 and 4! Watch the feed all weekend for more episode reviews! 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 Podc...

Jul 10, 20211 hr 13 minEp. 166

Virgin River Season 3 (Episodes 1 & 2) Review

WARNING: We spoil the heck outta this series, so watch it first before you listen! It's finally here! Virgin River Season 3 just dropped and Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty hopped on their mics to break down the first two episodes. Watch the feed all weekend for more episode reviews! 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...

Jul 10, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 165

Interview: Sophia Benoit (Well, This Is Exhausting, Here's The Thing)

In this very special episode, we interview author, advice columnist and life-long Romance reader Sophia Benoit about the first Romance she remembers reading, her favorite (and least favorite) tropes, and her new essay collection Well, This Is Exhausting. Buy Sophia's Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Well-This-Is-Exhausting/Sophia-Benoit/9781982151935 Ask Sophia Advice: https://1followernodad.substack.com Follow Sophia: Website https://www.1followernodad.com Twitter @1follownodad Inst...

Jul 09, 202153 minEp. 164
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