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Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast 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! Erin's Best Reads of 2025 These Summer Storms by Sarah MacLean Our Song by Anna Carey You Dreamed of Empires by Alvaro Enrigue The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar A Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa Clayton's Best Reads of 2025 Th...

2026-02-161h 21

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast 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-tickets-908516526387 New York City live show on Oct 22! Get your tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/the-b-o-boys-in-box-office-save-america 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 MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Instagram @l...

2024-08-291h 04

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast 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 so fantastic and one could listen to them talk about romance forever (and you CAN, by listening to Sarah's podcast Fated Mates.) They also recommended a TON of books, so have a pen and paper out to take all the notes. Happy Listening! Please...

2023-02-221h 09

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast End of an EraIn 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-romance-heroine-tickets-520498413767 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 to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find...

2023-02-1537 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast 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 grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! 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 Twit...

2022-11-1846 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast 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. It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- TikTok @learningthetropespodcast ...

2022-10-1533 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Interview: Suzanne Allain (Author Mr. Malcom’s List)In this special episode, Erin interviews author/screenwriter Suzanne Allain, author of Mr. Malcolm's List, now a major motion picture. Watch Mr. Malcolm's List Find Suzanne Allain: Website: suzanneallain.com Instagram: @suzanne.allain Twitter: @suzanneallain 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. Rate us Five Stars on Spoti...

2022-07-2937 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Interview: Erin La Rosa (Author of For Butter or Worse)In this special Bonus Episode we talk to Erin La Rosa about her debut Romance Novel For Butter or Worse. Pre-Order For Butter or Worse: Amazon Harper Collins BookShop Find Erin La Rosa: Instagram @ErinLaRosaLit Twitter @ErinLaRosaLit TikTok @erinlarosawrites Website: ErinLaRosaCreative 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 h...

2022-07-2255 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Minisode #25 - ”What podcast?”In this week's minisode Erin gets spotted in the wild and we talk about our next book. Join our Patreon for great bonus content AVAILABLE NOW! 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 to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- TikTok @learningthetropespodcast Instagram @learningthetropes Twitt...

2022-06-0118 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Minisode #22 - “I can’t even say discombobulation I’m so discombobulated.”On this week's minisode, Clayton slept through his alarm and surprises Erin with their next 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. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us-

2022-03-1623 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Minisode #21 - ”Erin, did you take your teeth out?On this week's minisode, we try to figure out where A Kingdom of Dreams lands in Judith McNaught's Westmoreland Dynasty Saga, recap the results of our Modern vs. Old School poll on The Tropes Facebook Trope, and announce out next 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. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH!

2022-03-0224 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast 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...

2021-12-0121 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast 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 App...

2021-10-2748 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling, Episode 110Witch-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 ...

2021-10-2037 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast 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 ou...

2021-10-0620 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast 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 @learn...

2021-09-0818 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast 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

2021-08-1104 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast 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...

2021-07-2352 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Virgin River Season 3 (Episodes 9 & 10) ReviewWARNING: 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...

2021-07-1258 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Virgin River Season 3 (Episodes 7 & 8) ReviewWARNING: 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 Podcast...

2021-07-1250 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Virgin River Season 3 (Episodes 5 & 6) ReviewWARNING: 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 Learnin...

2021-07-1159 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Virgin River Season 3 (Episodes 3 & 4) ReviewWARNING: 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 Learnin...

2021-07-101h 13

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Virgin River Season 3 (Episodes 1 & 2) ReviewWARNING: 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

2021-07-101h 08

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast 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 off her knowledge of the female reproductive cycle. WE HAVE MERCH!

2021-07-0155 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast 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 Tee-Public to get T-S...

2021-06-1619 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast 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

2021-05-2837 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast 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 not Clayton is "on the prowl", and how Erin...

2021-05-1944 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Interview: Joanna ShupeErin 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 ...

2021-03-1242 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Learning The Tropes And Fated Mates Boozy Q&AIn 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! ...

2021-01-271h 06

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Flashback Friday: Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas, Episode 5Originally 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://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes...

2021-01-1555 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast 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...

2021-01-131h 00

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast 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

2021-01-0628 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast 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

2020-12-2953 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Bridgerton Season 1 (Episodes 5 & 6) 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 5 and 6 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

2020-12-2838 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Bridgerton Season 1 (Episodes 3 & 4) 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 3 and 4 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

2020-12-2826 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Bridgerton Season 1 (Episodes 1 & 2) Review(Warning: We spoil the hell out of this show, so make sure to watch the episodes before listening!) IT'S HERE! Erin and Clayton give their initial reactions to Episodes 1 and 2 of Bridgerton on Netflix. They both had some Irish cream, so buckle up! 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 ...

2020-12-2740 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Interview: Lauren Hammersley (Charmaine from Virgin River)(Warning: We go deep on Virgin River Season 1 and 2 spoilers, so make sure to watch before you listen!) Erin, Clayton and Pat had the privilege of sitting down with the incredibly talented actor Lauren Hammersley! Lauren talks about how she got the part of Charmaine, shares behind the scene stories and puts up with our ridiculous Virgin River fan theories. We were so excited to talk to Lauren and she couldn't have been funnier or more game. You guys are gonna love this interview! Watc...

2020-12-1642 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast On The Way To The Wedding (Bridgertons Book 8) by Julia Quinn, Episode 92This week we read On The Way To The Wedding by Julia Quinn, the 8th and final Bridgertons book. Is this Erin or Clayton's favorite of the series? Listen to find out! Read- On The Way To The Wedding by Julia Quinn Watch- Dash & Lily (Netflix) Listen- War On Drugs - LIVE DRUGS (Spotify) WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE...

2020-12-0958 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Virgin River Season 2 (Episodes 6-10) ReviewWARNING: We spoil the heck outta this series, so watch it first before you listen! Virgin River fanatics Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty are back to wrap up the back half of Season 2 and talk about Jack's teddy bear induced meltdown, the logistics of twin infants living in a house by themselves and Lizzie and Ricky's tepid CW grade love story. WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Ins...

2020-12-041h 17

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Virgin River Season 2 (Episodes 1-5) ReviewWARNING: We spoil the heck outta this series, so watch it first before you listen! Virgin River is back, baybee! VR superfans Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty break down the first five episodes of Season 2 and talk about the entire town gaslighting Charmaine, Hope's teen boy energy and is Preacher serving human flesh at Jack's Bar?!? Plus, predictions for episodes 6-10! All this and much, much more! Join us tomorrow for our review of Episodes 6 - 10! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Tote...

2020-12-031h 09

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast An Unnatural Vice by KJ Charles, Episode 85This week we read An Unnatural Vice by KJ Charles and talked about London fog, hate shtuppin' and the con Clayton has been running on Erin this whole time! Read- An Unnatural Vice by KJ Charles 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! em...

2020-10-2148 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Learning The Tropes and Whoa!mance Crossover EpisodeIn this very special bonus episode, Clayton and Erin talk with Isabeau (@ivdasho) and Morgan (@morganmaurhino), the hosts of the terrific Whoa!mance podcast! We gab about our favorite heroes & heroines, the weirdest sex scenes we've ever read, ferrets, and much, much more! Check out the Whoa!mance podcast - Website: https://www.whoamancepodcast.com IG: @whoamance Twitter: @mance_whoa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Whoamancepod E-mail: whoamancemail@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whoamance WE HAVE...

2020-10-161h 34

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Practical Magic (1998) Movie ReviewThis week Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty watched Practical Magic (1998) and talked about how this was a seminal film for one of us, whether or not we ate paste as a kid and how this film was cursed by an actual witch! 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! em...

2020-10-1454 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Spellbound by Allie Therin, Episode 79This week we read Spellbound by Allie Therin and talked about New York City in the 1920s, Coney Island and who's taller: Erin or Clayton? WE HAVE MERCH!!! Follow the link and for TWO DAYS ONLY (8/26 and 8/27) get special savings on your first item: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Read- Spellbound by Allie Therin Stereogum - The Number Ones (Website) Watch- Love On The Spectrum (Netflix) ...

2020-08-2645 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Bliss by Fiona Zedde, Episode 77This week we read Bliss by Fiona Zedde and talked about Jamaica, surprise half sisters and food options at BDSM clubs. Read- Bliss by Fiona Zedde Breath: The New Science of A Lost Art by James Nestor Listen- The Chicks - Gaslighter (Spotify) Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

2020-08-1250 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast The Proposition by Judith Ivory, Episode 76This week we read The Proposition by Judith Ivory and talked about reverse Pygmalions, leg men and ferrets. This episode is brought to you by THE REBELLIOUS RANCHER (The Millers of Morgan Valley Series) by Kate Pearce Attachment to the land, hard work, and community is what sets the folks of Morgantown apart from the everyday, and always brings them back to the ranch—where they might even find love. In bestselling author Kate Pearce’s third Millers of Morgan Valley romance, a rough-around-the-edges cowboy and a pampered actress on a camping adventure must...

2020-08-051h 08

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast I Give You My Body... by Diana Gabaldon, Episode 75(Warning: We go pretty deep into the list of euphemisms for private parts in this book, so this episode is filthier than normal!) This week we read I Give You My Body...How I Write Sex Scenes by Diana Gabaldon and talked about the author's distaste for the Romance label, the one great nugget of advice in this book and euphemisms... so many euphemisms. Watch- Laurel Canyon (Epix) Listen- Phoebe Bridgers - Punisher (Spotify)

2020-07-291h 05

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Learning The Tropes And Fated Mates LIVE (On Zoom) June 25th, 2020Here it is, the full Learning The Tropes And Fated Mates LIVE Zoom broadcast from June 25th, 2020. We played games, answered questions and just had a good old time chatting about everything Romance. Enjoy! Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com Learning The Tropes is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

2020-07-221h 31

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan, Episode 74(Warning: This episode touches upon rape and domestic abuse.) This week we read Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan and Clayton is (almost) at a loss for words. Read - Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan Days of Rage: America's Radical Underground, the FBI, and the Forgotten Age of Revolutionary Violence by Bryan Burrough Watch - I May Destroy You (HBO) Shop - Haus Of Hoodoo Find us-

2020-07-151h 09

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Justice by Laurann Dohner, Episode 73This week we read Justice by Laurann Dohner and talked about Justice's dye job, Jessie's head wound and how much we love Breeze! Read - Justice, by Laurann Dohner Watch- Spaceship Earth (Hulu) I'll Be Gone In The Dark (HBO) Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com...

2020-07-0746 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Interview: Lauren Ho (Last Tang Standing)Erin interviews Lauren Ho, author of Last Tang Standing. Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com Learning The Tropes is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

2020-07-0141 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast REMINDER: Learning The Tropes & Fated Mates LIVE! (On Zoom) TONIGHT, June 25TH @8PM ETOur live show with Sarah MacLean and Jen Prokop from Fated Mates is tonight at 8PM ET! We'll be talking all things Romance, playing games and taking questions! Tickets are FREE on Eventbrite. So come join us for Learning the Tropes & Fated Mates LIVE! (On Zoom) Thursday, June 25th @ 8pm ET GET TICKETS Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

2020-06-2501 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast 365 Days (2020) Movie ReviewThis week Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty tackled the Netflix sensation 365 Days! We talked about the art of the penis obstruction shot, the overabundance of music cues and attempted to cast the inevitable Hollywood remake. Come join us for Learning the Tropes & Fated Mates LIVE! (On Zoom) Thursday, June 25th @ 8pm ET GET TICKETS Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com...

2020-06-2455 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast The Prince of Broadway by Joanna Shupe, Episode 72This week we read The Prince of Broadway by Joanna Shupe and talked about revenge, whether Clayton was named after the character in this book and that closet scene. Yowza! Come join us for Learning the Tropes & Fated Mates LIVE! Read- The Prince of Broadway by Joanna Shupe Daring and the Duke by Sarah MacLean Strange Love by Ann Aguirre Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning Th...

2020-06-1753 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Hearts On Hold by Charish Reid, Episode 71This week we read Hearts On Hold by Charish Reid and talked about library sex, early 2000s fashion and overdue books. Read- Hearts On Hold by Charish Reid The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Watch- Pluto TV Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com Learning The Tropes is part of the Fro...

2020-06-1054 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Strange Love by Ann Aguirre, Episode 70This week we read Strange Love by Ann Aguirre and talked about some TRULY alien sex. Plus, Clayton falls for a beta! Read- Strange Love by Ann Aguirre Listen- snarls - Burst Watch- The 13th (Netflix) Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com Learning The Tropes is part of the Frolic Podcast N...

2020-06-031h 16

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast While You Were Sleeping (1995) Movie ReviewThis week Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty watched While You Were Sleeping (1995), starring Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman. Does this movie make the Learning The Tropes Rom-Com Canon? Listen to find out! Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com Learning The Tropes is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

2020-05-271h 08

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Interview: Kwana Jackson (Author of Real Men Knit)As a special Friday bonus, here's an interview Erin did with Kwana Jackson, author of Real Men Knit! Enjoy! Read: Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com Learning The Tropes is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

2020-05-2230 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams, Episode 69This one was a doozy! This week we read The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams and had A LOT to say! This week's episode was brought to you by Wind River Undercover by Lindsay McKenna. Discover the true meaning of love and freedom in the American West with the Wind River Valley series written by New York Times bestselling author, US Navy Veteran, and genre pioneer Lindsay McKenna. With her signature military and law enforcement heroes in a Western romance setting, this distinguished author’s finest talents combine to bring this eng...

2020-05-201h 07

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Tycoon by Joanna Shupe, Episode 68This episode we read Tycoon by Joanna Shupe and talk about kissing skills, trains and Clayton drills down on his perfect hero! This episode is brought to you by Island Affair by Priscilla Oliveras. USA Today bestselling author Priscilla Oliveras launches a new series set in Key West and filled with humor, Latinx culture, and fun family dynamics perfect for summer beach reading... When her flaky boyfriend ditches on her family’s vacation, a social media influencer recruits a Cuban firefighter paramedic to play her fake fiancé so she can maintain the...

2020-05-1355 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn, Episode 67(Warning: This episode is HEAVY on the New York City talk. You've been warned!) This week we read Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn and talk about the joy of long walks, the pain of friend break ups and our love of New York City. We warned you! Watch: Bon Appétit Youtube Channel Beastie Boys Story (Apple +) Read: Open Book - Jessica Simpson This episode is brought to you by In To He...

2020-05-061h 02

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) Movie ReviewThis week we watched Bridget Jones's Diary (2001). Did she end up with the right guy? Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty have some thoughts! This episode is brought to you by In To Her by JA Huss, available now at Audible.com. Hit men, AJ and Logan, are professional mobsters and spending a sexy night stranded with their mark, Yvette, wasn’t in the plan. But one night changes everything and they soon find themselves plotting a way out of the job AND the mob. In To Her is an angsty, MFM, page-turning read that...

2020-04-2940 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast The Hating Game by Sally Thorne, Episode 66This week we read The Hating Game by Sally Thorne and talk about how tropey it is, whether Josh is an all-timer and Erin plays... The Clayton Game! Join the Learning The Tropes Troop on Facebook and VOTE for our NEXT BOOK! Check out the newest podcast from Penguin Random House, Books Connect Us As we stay indoors during uncertain times, we’re staying connected with each other and the stories and authors who inspire us. BOOKS CONNECT US brings you brand new conversations with some of your f...

2020-04-221h 18

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast The Ruin Of A Rake by Cat Sebastian, Episode 65This week we read The Ruin Of A Rake by Cat Sebastian and talked about coveralls, reoccurring malaria and why is Goodreads issuing challenges?!? Join the Learning The Tropes Troop on Facebook and VOTE for our NEXT BOOK! Watch: Self Made (Netflix) Insecure (HBO) Check out the newest podcast from Penguin Random House, Books Connect Us As we stay indoors during uncertain times, we’re staying connected with each other and the stories and authors who inspire us. BOOK...

2020-04-1550 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Fall by Kristen Callihan, Episode 64Because you voted for it, this week we read Fall by Kristen Callihan and talked about triple gonorrhea, bad band names and are all of Clayton's friends fake? Join the Learning The Tropes Troop on Facebook and VOTE for our NEXT BOOK! Check out the newest podcast from Penguin Random House, Books Connect Us As we stay indoors during uncertain times, we’re staying connected with each other and the stories and authors who inspire us. BOOKS CONNECT US brings you brand new conversations with some of your favorite autho...

2020-04-081h 04

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Valiant by Laurann Dohner, Episode 63This week we get reacquainted with the New Species and read Valiant by Laurann Dohner. Is this the best one yet? YES! Join the Learning The Tropes Troop on Facebook and VOTE for our NEXT BOOK! Read: Valiant by Laurann Dohner Watch: Ben Gibbard: Live From Home (Youtube) Sanditon (PBS) Beechum House (PBS) Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Le...

2020-04-011h 00

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Vow Of Silence by Melynda Price, Episode 62This week we read Vow Of Silence by Melynda Price and talk (remotely) about our spotty knowledge of Amish culture, whether Josiah is a good detective and could either of us spot a rug made out of hair. (Note: The audio on this episode is not up to our usual standards, but it will be fixed by the next episode. Thanks for sticking with us on our first remote outing!) This episode is brought to you by The Bachelor by Sabrina Jeffries. From one of the biggest names in historical romance, N...

2020-03-2534 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Star Champion by Susan Grant, Episode 61This week we read Star Champion by Susan Grant (aka The Champion of Baresh) and talked about hallucivapes, bajha and night slime. You know, the usual stuff! (Note: This episode was recorded before the current health crisis, so we don't touch on it, but we hope our listeners stay safe and healthy. Look out for each other and help flatten the curve!) Read- Star Champion by Susan Grant Watch- High Fidelity - S1 E8: Ballad of the Lonesome Loser (Hulu)

2020-03-1848 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Get A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert, Episode 60This week we read Get A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert and talked about chronic pain, whether Red was a good artist or just hot, and what would be on our "Get A Life" lists! Read: Get A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert Watch: Gentefied (Netflix) It was NOT a Pepsi Commercial! It was Diet Coke: Shirtless Construction Worker Commercial (1995) [Youtube] Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter ...

2020-03-1152 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast March Preview EpisodeIt's March and boy do we have some books for you! Get a Life Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert https://amzn.to/2uddBNz Star Champion (Star Series 4) by Susan Grant https://amzn.to/37FVBJp Vow of Silence by Melynda Price https://amzn.to/38IiyNv Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com Learning The Tropes...

2020-03-0416 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Act Like It by Lucy Parker, Episode 59This week we read Act Like It by Lucy Parker and talked about stage acting, iPad mishaps and Clayton's face tattoo! Read: Act Like It by Lucy Parker Buy: Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer Hot Air Brush, Black Hard Travel Case for Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer& Styler Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email...

2020-02-2652 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (Netflix Movie Review), Episode 58(Spoiler Warning: If you haven't watched To All The Boys I've Loved Before or To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You, watch them before listening!) Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty talk about the big Netflix sequel, To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You! Are we Team Peter or Team John Ambrose? Why can't Clayton pronounce Lara? Listen to find out! Watch: High Fidelity Series (Hulu) No Reservations (Hulu) Buy: Earhugz...

2020-02-1934 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Interview: Ruby Lang (Author of House Rules, Practice Perfect, Acute Reactions)It's Valentine's Day! And as a special gift, we're posting our interview with author Ruby Lang. We talk about her new book House Rules, why she prefers writing novellas and (most importantly) New York real estate! Find Ruby- Instagram @ruby.lang Twitter @RubeLang Facebook @RubyLangWrites Cheap Old Houses Instagram @cheapoldhouses Ruby's Books: Acute Reactions Practice Perfect: The Complete Series Playing House Open House House Rules The Uptown Collection Ruby's Novella Recs: A Christmas Gone Perfectly Wrong - Cecilia Grant A Midnight Feast...

2020-02-1456 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Never Sweeter by Charlotte Stein, Episode 57This week we read Never Sweeter by Charlotte Stein and wow... just wow. Read: Never Sweeter by Charlotte Stein Listen: Yuck - Glow & Behold (Spotify) Watch: Shrill - Season 2 (Hulu) This episode is brought to you by Kensington’s newest title from Cheris Hodges, OWNER OF A BROKEN HEART. Sportswriter Nina Richardson had the perfect life away from her family’s famous shadow. B...

2020-02-1255 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast February Preview EpisodeIt's February and we're reading two books and watching a movie! Never Sweeter by Charlotte Stein To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (Netflix) Act Like It by Lucy Parker Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com Learning The Tropes is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find mor...

2020-02-0508 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Love In The Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas, Episode 56This week we read the LAST Hathaways Book, Love In The Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas. We say goodbye to the Hathaways and rank our top Kleypas heroes and heroines! It's a fun one! Read: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas Watch: Succession (HBO) Dickinson (Apple TV+) This episode is brought to you by Kensington’s newest title from Alexandra Ivy, INTENDED VICTIM. New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Ivy delivers a novel of...

2020-01-291h 05

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas, Episode 55This week we read Book 4 of the Hathaways Series, Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas. We talked about how nonchalant the Hathaways are, if Clayton remembers various escaped animal headlines and Dodger. Frickin' Dodger. Read: Married by Morning by Lisa Kleypas Watch: Cheer (Netflix) This episode is sponsored by LOLA. For 30% off your first month’s subscription, visit mylola.com and enter TROPES when you subscribe! Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtro...

2020-01-2257 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Little Women (2019) Movie Review(Spoiler Warning: If you haven't seen the movie yet, go see it, then listen!) Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty saw Greta Gerwig's Little Women (2019) starring Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh and Timothee Chalamet. Is it a masterpiece? Find out in this special Friday Bonus Episode! Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com Learning The Tropes is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to su...

2020-01-1034 min

Two Wick Minimum with Selena Coppock Episode 11: Season 2 Premier - Erin Leafe - Pine/Balsam Round UpSelena returns with Season 2 of America's favorite and only podcast about candles, Two Wick Minimum! Just in time for Christmas, she and her guest, legendary candlehead Erin Leafe, do a round-up of pine/balsam candles. They ladies talk about Yankee Candles, dressing like an heiress, gift candles, and more. Music by Bensound, www.bensound.com!

2019-12-2037 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Playing It Cool by Amy Andrews, Episode 49This week we read Playing It Cool by Amy Andrews and probably got a lot of things wrong about rugby! We also talk about what's the appropriate amount of snooping, how much does a children's hospital muralist make, and Erin takes an Aussie Slang Quiz. Read: Playing It Cool by Amy Andrews Watch: Dollface (Hulu) Won't You Be My Neighbor (iTunes) This episode is sponsored by Audible. Right now, for a limited time, you can get 3 m...

2019-12-1154 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast December Preview Episode + Moose Stories (w/ Sarah MacLean)Our December books are here! Rugby, Vikings and WALLFLOWERS! Plus, Erin, Clayton and special guest Sarah MacLean talk about Moose! Read: Playing It Cool by Amy Andrews The Unleashing by Shelly Laurenston A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas This episode is sponsored by Audible. Right now, for a limited time, you can get 3 months of Audible for just $6.95 a month. That’s more than half off the regular price. Choose 1 audiobook and 2 Audible Originals absolutely free. Visit https://www.audible.c...

2019-12-0424 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast The Earl Takes All by Lorraine Heath (w/ Sarah MacLean), Episode 48This week we had the wonderful and talented author Sarah MacLean (Fated Mates Podcast) in the studio to talk about The Earl Takes All by Lorraine Heath! Sarah gives us the inside scoop on Romance cover photo shoots, Erin plays "Bad Cop" and we talk about why there aren't more Gorilla maulings in Romance. It's super fun! Find Sarah - Instagram @sarahmaclean Twitter @sarahmaclean Website http://www.sarahmaclean.net Listen to Sarah and Jen's podcast Fated Mates! Buy Sarah MacLean Merch: https...

2019-11-271h 37

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Last Christmas (Emilia Clarke, Henry Golding) Movie ReviewLast weekend Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty went to see Last Christmas starring Emilia Clarke, Henry Goulding and Emma Thompson. What did they think? Did they give it their heart(s)? Find out in this special Friday Bonus Episode! Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com Learning The Tropes is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

2019-11-1524 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Playing House by Ruby Lang, Episode 39This week we read Playing House by Ruby Lang and talked about New York Real Estate, folding clothes while aroused and BH90210. Playing House By Ruby Lang Romance for Raices Auction: https://www.32auctions.com/RomanceforRAICES Swoons: Erin - Good And Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women's Anger by Rebecca Traister Clayton - BH90210 Find us: Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

2019-09-1147 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Prisoner Of My Desire by Johanna Lindsey, Episode 37(Trigger Warning: We discuss rape and assault in this episode.) This week we travel all the way back to 1991 to read Prisoner Of My Desire by Johanna Lindsey. Does this book still hold up? Is it really an "Old School" Romance? What are Clayton and Erin's favorite euphemisms for man parts? Ya gotta listen to find out! Also, find Clayton's swoon here. Find us: Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail...

2019-08-2153 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, Episode 36This week we read the much buzzed about debut novel Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. Does it live up to the hype? Why are we recording from Erin's couch? What's Clayton's plans for the podcast once Erin stops talking to him? All these questions answered! Find us: Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

2019-08-141h 00

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast True Pretenses by Rose Lerner, Episode 34This week we read True Pretenses by Rose Lerner and find out what words Erin thinks aren't swears, which one of us is a "flat" and why a gentleman should always carry a handkerchief. Find us: Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

2019-07-1751 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast The Last Wolf by Maria Vale, Episode 33This week we read The Last Wolf by Maria Vale and talk about the difference between Shifters and Werewolves, how to get to Paris if your an animal and whether or not Erin can take Clayton "going there". It's fun! Find us: Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

2019-07-1032 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Luck Of The Draw by Kate Clayborn, Episode 32This week we read Luck of The Draw by Kate Clayborn and we talk about engagements of convenience, bunk bed sex and Clayton learns a new curse word! Also, is Erin really qualified to pierce ears? Find us: Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

2019-06-261h 02

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison, Episode 16This week is very special episode because we are also joined by the hilarious writer/producer and podcast host Erin Rose Chan! She joins us in reading the Billionaire Dragon Shifter romance Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison. Find us: Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

2019-02-2059 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Hot Head by Damon Suede, Episode 7This week we read the super hot (get it?) friends-to-lovers firefighter romance Hot Head by Damon Suede! Erin (@erinleafe) and Clayton (@your4thhost) also talk NYC real estate, how far you should travel for love, redheads and scenes not for videos. We have loved reading your tweets, comments and emails thanks so much for sending we love hearing from you! **TW for a few discussions of 9/11** Follow us on Instagram @learningthetropes, Twitter @learningtropes, Facebook at Learning the Tropes Podcast and of course email us your thoughts at learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com. Of course, p...

2018-12-1942 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Solace Island by Meg Tilly, Episode 6This episode join Erin and Clayton as they read Meg Tilly's first romance novel Solace Island. Make sure you read the book first because we do some spoiling! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @learningthetropes, Twitter @learningtropes, Facebook at Learning the Tropes Podcast and of course email us your thoughts at learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com. Of course, please rate/review/subscribe!

2018-12-1239 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas, Episode 5This week Erin (@erinleafe) and Clayton (@your4thhost) 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. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @learningthetropes, Twitter @learningtropes, Facebook at Learning the Tropes Podcast and of course email us your thoughts at learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com. Of course, please rate/review/subscribe!

2018-12-0551 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon, Episode 4This 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 off her knowledge of the female reproductive cycle. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @learningthetropes, Twitter @learningtropes, Facebook at Learning the Tropes Podcast and of course email us your thoughts at learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com. Also please rate/review/subscribe!

2018-11-2852 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory, Episode 3Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Are you traveling? Hiding out from your family? Have we got an episode for you! This week Erin (@erinleafe) and Clayton (@your4thhost) review Jasmine Guillory's beloved second novel The Proposal. Erin was sick for this one, but pushed through! Like what you hear? Make sure to also follow us on Instagram @learningthetropes, Twitter @learningtropes, Facebook at Learning the Tropes Podcast and of course email us your thoughts at learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com.

2018-11-2140 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang, Episode 2Welcome to the second episode of Learning the Tropes! This week hosts Erin (@erinleafe) and Clayton (@your4thhost) dive into The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang. This novel has been on the top of the Best of Romance Lists 2018, but did romance virgin Clayton like it? And of course- Goodreads Lists! Like what you hear? Make sure to also follow us on Instagram @learningthetropes, Twitter @learningtropes, Facebook at Learning the Tropes Podcast and of course email us your thoughts at learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com.

2018-11-1444 min

Two Wick Minimum with Selena Coppock Episode 2: Erin Leafe - Baltic AmberRomance novel reader, podcast host, and serious candlehead Erin Leafe (@erinleafe) sits down with Selena for a candle convo, and she came prepared. Erin wows us with her all-time top 3 candles and a gripping a tale of candle robbery. Also, Erin and Selena are both obsessed with Voluspa candles (Erin loves Baltic Amber, Selena lives for Pacifica) and have a shared hatred of wax melt/tea candle contraptions--hear their hot takes on these topics and more. (music: bensound.com)

2018-11-1330 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Kiss of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning, Episode 1Welcome to the very first episode of Learning the Tropes! In this episode hosts Erin Leafe and Clayton Gumbert discuss the bonkers Scottish, TimeTraveling, Cherry Picking Romance- KISS OF THE HIGHLANDER by Karen Marie Mooning. Veteran Romance Reader Erin also teaches Romance Novel Virgin Clayton how to spot a romance novel, and they finally settle the age old debate- is Clayton an Alpha? Like what you hear? Make sure to also follow us on Instagram @learningthetropes, Twitter @learningtropes, facebook at Learning the Tropes Podcast and of course email us your thoughts at learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com.

2018-11-0738 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Welcome to LEARNING THE TROPES: A Romance Novel Podcast, debuting on Nov 7!Welcome to Learning the Tropes: A Romance Novel Podcast! Join Erin, the veteran romance reader, and Clayton, the romance virgin, as each week they discuss a new romance novel. First episode dropping on Wednesday Nov 7th. Erin and Clayton discuss KISS OF THE HIGHLANDER. Follow us on Instagram @learningthetropes Email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

2018-10-2401 min

Ghosted Stories Ep. 15: A Teen Ghost w/ Brianna LeafeThis week on Ghosted Stories, Chelsea (@thechelseawhite) and Erin (@erinleafe) chat with Erin’s cousin Brianna Leafe (@briannaleafe) about a high school prom ghosting, being the other woman, bartenders coming to the rescue, and hiding Kahlua in the garage. Plus, Topical Sh**: Should you sh** where you eat?? (aka Date people you work with). We would love you for subscribing, rating, and reviewing and telling a friend about us if you love this podcast! Email us your ghosted stories, dating questions and concerns to ghostedstoriespodcast@gmail.com and we may feature them in a future episode! Follow us on Twitter @Gh...

2017-01-1200 min