Erin Leafe And Clayton Gumbert

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Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastIt Ends With Us (2024) Movie Review (w/Clayton Gumbert)Clayton returns to talk about the Colleen Hoover adaptation It Ends With Us! Get tickets for the LIVE show on Oct 8 in Los Angeles w/ Scott Mendelson and Jeff Bock: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bo-boys-present-box-office-save-america-tickets-908516526387 NYC Live show on Oct 22! Get your tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/the-b-o-boys-in-box-office-save-america Live show in Boston on Nov 16 with KIRK MINIHANE! Tickets: https://www.thecomedystudio.com/event/the-b-o-boys-live-with-kirk-minihane/ Please Rate, Review and Follow on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. 2024-08-291h 04

Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastLove At First Sight (2023) Netflix Movie Review (w/ Clayton Gumbert)The prodigal podcast host Clayton Gumbert returns to talk about the Netflix movie Love At First Sight! Why was this movie overlooked? Why does Anybody But You look so bad? And who should die first in a relationship, the man or the woman? 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 Patreon Learning the Tropes Instagram @learningthetropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast J...2023-12-2057 min

Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastThe 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 Romance Novel PodcastEnd 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 Romance Novel PodcastGrin And Beard It by Penny Reid, Episode 47This week we read Grin And Beard It by Penny Reid and talked about comedic actors winning Oscars, whether stars should date normies and Clayton gets grossed out by finger licking... again. Read: Grin And Beard It by Penny Reid Watch: girl walk // all day The Hook Up Plan Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: le...2023-01-1558 min

Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastInterview: 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 Romance Novel PodcastInterview: 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 Romance Novel PodcastInterview: 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 Romance Novel PodcastInterview: 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 Romance Novel PodcastMinisode #26 - ”I’m too tired to flap it.”On this week's minisode, Clayton is barely awake and we announce 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 Twitter @learningtropes Faceboo...2022-06-1508 min

Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastMinisode #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 Romance Novel PodcastBridgerton Season 2 (Episodes 7 & 8) Review(Warning: We spoil the hell out of this show, so make sure to watch the episodes before listening!) This week, we finally got around to watching Episode 7 and 8 of Bridgerton Season 2! (NOTE: Clayton's audio quality takes a big dip at around the 31:00 mark. Technology is fickle sometimes so we apologize.) 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! ...2022-05-3040 min

Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastMinisode #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 Romance Novel PodcastMinisode #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 Romance Novel PodcastMinisode #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 Romance Novel PodcastPayback‘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 Romance Novel PodcastThe 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 Romance Novel PodcastMinisode #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 Romance Novel PodcastMinisode #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 Romance Novel PodcastNext 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 Romance Novel PodcastInterview: 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 Romance Novel PodcastVirgin 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 Romance Novel PodcastVirgin 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 Romance Novel PodcastVirgin 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 Romance Novel PodcastVirgin 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 Romance Novel PodcastVirgin 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 Romance Novel PodcastIce 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 Romance Novel PodcastMinisode #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 Romance Novel PodcastMinisode #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@gmail.com 2021-06-0222 min

Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastInterview: 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 Romance Novel PodcastMinisode #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 Romance Novel PodcastMinisode #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.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Instag...2021-04-2138 min

Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastMinisode #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 Learning The Tropes Podcast ...2021-03-2441 min

Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastInterview: 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 Romance Novel PodcastLearning 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 Romance Novel PodcastFlashback Friday: The Suffragette Scandal by Courtney Milan, Episode 9Originally 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 ...2021-01-2255 min

Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastFlashback 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 Romance Novel PodcastTalking 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 Romance Novel PodcastInterview: 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 Romance Novel PodcastBridgerton 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 Romance Novel PodcastBridgerton 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 Romance Novel PodcastBridgerton 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 Romance Novel PodcastBridgerton 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 Romance Novel PodcastInterview: 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 Romance Novel PodcastSPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! The next few weeks may be a little different...Don't panic! We're not going anywhere! We're just taking a little vacation from reading new books, but we have a TON of great episodes coming in Late December and January! We'll be back to reading books in February! Clayton still needs to find a Shifter book to fall in love with. 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 T...2020-12-1402 min

Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastOn 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 Romance Novel PodcastVirgin 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 Romance Novel PodcastVirgin 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 Romance Novel PodcastTo Sir Phillip, With Love (Bridgertons Book 5) by Julia Quinn (w/Sarah MacLean), Episode 89This week we're joined by romance writer, co-host of the podcast Fated Mates and friend of the show, Sarah MacLean to talk about To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn! We talked all things Julia, why this book is so impressive from a writing standpoint and what it takes for Clayton to receive guests. Eat- EVOLVED Nut Butter Cups Watch- The Crown (Season 4) (Netflix) Ted Lasso (Apple TV+) Find Sarah - Instagram @sarahma...2020-11-181h 31

Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastBlack Rose by Nora Roberts, Episode 86(Warning: Clayton's TERRIFYING sock story starts at 9:16 and ends around 18:29 if you scare easily and want to skip it!) This week we read Black Rose by Nora Roberts and talked about Full Moon Zoom Parties, the joys of giving out candy and buying paintings out of spite. This episode is sponsored by Christmas Kisses With My Cowboy from Kensington Publishing. Fans of Jill Shalvis, Linda Lael Miller, and Maisey Yates won’t want to miss these delightful Christmas love stories filled with humor and heart. Plenty of cowboy kisses under...2020-10-281h 05

Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastAn 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 Romance Novel PodcastLearning 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 Romance Novel PodcastPractical 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 Romance Novel PodcastThe Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller, Episode 84We kick off our month of SPOOKY books (and movies) with The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller! We talk about The Guilded Age, how to make ghosts leave you alone and why Clayton and Sam are oil and water. Read- The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller Watch- Saturday Night Live Season 12 - 19 (Peacock) Phone Bank- Indivisible.org WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee...2020-10-0750 min

Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastHow To Tame A Beast In Seven Days by Kerrelyn Sparks, Episode 82This week we read How To Tame A Beast In Seven Days by Kerrelyn Sparks and talked about '90s nose jobs, dog shifters and Clayton tries to pronounce "colloquialism". Also, Clayton recorded in a shed outside (long story, never mentioned on the pod) so occasionally there are birds noises. You aren't hearing things! Watch- Great British Baking Show (Netflix) (New Season Starts Friday, September 25th!) Become Someone's Pen Pal- Rachel Syme's Penpalooza WE...2020-09-2355 min

Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastSpellbound 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 Romance Novel PodcastBliss 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 Romance Novel PodcastLong 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 Romance Novel PodcastInterview: 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 Romance Novel Podcast365 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 Romance Novel PodcastThe 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 Romance Novel PodcastStrange 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 Romance Novel PodcastWhile 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 Romance Novel PodcastInterview: 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 Romance Novel PodcastTycoon 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 Romance Novel PodcastBridget 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 Romance Novel PodcastThe 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 Romance Novel PodcastThe 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 Romance Novel PodcastFall 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 Romance Novel PodcastAct 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 Romance Novel PodcastTo 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 Romance Novel PodcastMarried 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 Romance Novel PodcastLittle 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

Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastA Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas, Episode 51Because Clayton was good all year, this week we read A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas and talked about the Feast of Seven Fishes, Make-It Gifts and The Stony Cross Park Interactive Experience. Read: A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas Watch: Virgin River (Netflix) Listen: John Denver And The Muppets: A Christmas Together (Spotify) Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podca...2019-12-2455 min

Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastPlaying 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 Romance Novel PodcastDecember 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 Romance Novel PodcastThe 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 Romance Novel PodcastLast 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 Romance Novel PodcastSlave To Sensation by Nalini Singh, Episode 40This week we read Slave To Sensation by Nalini Singh and we talk about condos, changelings versus shifters and Clayton has a breakthrough. Read: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh Kerrigan Byrne Victorian Rebel Series Listen: Ellie And The Wave Find us: Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com 2019-09-181h 00

Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastPlaying 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 Romance Novel PodcastPrisoner 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 Romance Novel PodcastRed, 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 Romance Novel PodcastTrue 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 Romance Novel PodcastThe 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 Romance Novel PodcastLuck 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 Romance Novel PodcastSecrets Of A Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas, Episode 26May Day! It's the first episode in our Wallflower Series! Meet the self-made Simon Hunt and the wallflower Annabelle Peyton in Secrets of a Summer Night! How does Simon stack up against Clayton's favorite Derek Craven? Find out! Find us: Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com 2019-05-0150 min

Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastRide Hard by Laura Kaye, Episode 25This week we read the motorcycle club runaway romance Ride Hard by Laura Kaye. We also talk about exciting lives and we find out Clayton's least favorite trope! Find us: Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com 2019-04-2452 min

Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastDo You Want To Start a Scandal by Tessa Dare, Episode 20It's our 20th episode! We celebrated by reading the case of the mystery tuppers aka Do You Want To Start a Scandal By Tessa Dare. Listen to Clayton indulge his love of secret places and more! Find us: Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com 2019-03-2040 min

Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastScoring Off The Field by Naima Simone, Episode 18This week we read the friends to lovers football romance Scoring Off The Field by Naima Simone! We also discuss Clayton's grooming habits, living in New York and WAGs! Find us: Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com 2019-03-0654 min

Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastDragon 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 Romance Novel PodcastPlay by Kylie Scott, Episode 13This week we read the rockstar romance Play by Kylie Scott. Listen for Clayton doing an extreme deep dive into how Stage Dive might sound and more! Find us: Instagram - @learningthetropes Twitter - @learningtropes Facebook - Learning the Tropes Email - learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com 2019-01-3051 min

Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastThe Suffragette Scandal by Courtney Milan, Episode 9This 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) Get in touch: Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning the Tropes Podcast Email learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com. Of course, as always please rate/review/subscribe! 2019-01-0252 min

Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastHot 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 Romance Novel PodcastSolace 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 Romance Novel PodcastDreaming 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 Romance Novel PodcastIce 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 Romance Novel PodcastThe 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 Romance Novel PodcastThe 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

Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastKiss 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 Romance Novel PodcastWelcome 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 2018-10-2400 min