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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

Discourse Lab The Left is Dead, Long Live the Left (A Conversation with Erin Hagood)In this episode the boys are joined by Erin Hagood. Erin is a History PhD student at Columbia University and president of the Platypus Affiliated Society. Erin is a wealth of knowledge regarding the history and philosophy of the left. Listen to this conversation if you want to learn about the origins of leftism, the definition of Marxism, and much more!If you walk away from this episode with more questions than you started with, that's ok! We cover A LOT in a relatively short period of time. After we stopped recording we all agreed Erin would...

2025-11-031h 42

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

Protein Production Technology Podcast EP16: Raising for Research - Financing options for funding fermentation R&D in today’s investing climateIn this episode of the Protein Production Technology International podcast series, we dive into the dynamic world of research financing for fermentation R&D. Our guests include Wendy Goodson, Vice President of Business Development (Government) at Ginkgo Bioworks, Sharyn Murray, CFA, Senior Manager of Investor Engagement & Financing at The Good Food Institute, Andrew D Ive, Founder and Managing General Partner at Big Idea Ventures, Arttu Luukanen, Senior Vice President of Space & Defence at Solar Foods, and Erin Rees Clayton, Senior Scientific Research Advisor at The Good Food Institute. These experts, moderated by Nick Bradley, Editorial Director at Future-Proof Group...

2024-08-121h 03

The Lesbian Peep Show Titters to the face with Ali ClaytonThe great pussy hunt of 2009 and other stories with Ali Clayton. You can find Ali on instagram at @aliclaytoncomedy, her podcast @yallgaypod and her album on Spotify here. And me @iamerinbrown wherever you're looking.

2024-07-1459 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Interview with Yulin Kuang!This episode I chat with romance author Yulin Kuang about her debut novel How to End a Love Story, adapting romance novels for film and her writing process! ----- See Clayton and Producer Patty live onstage in Los Angeles on Tuesday 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...

2024-04-101h 14

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Lucky with Andie J. Christopher!This week I'm joined by author Andie J Christopher to discuss the truly, marvelously bonkers Lucky, by THE Jackie Collins. Is this a romance? debatable. Is it a very fun book to read? most definitely. ----- See Clayton and Producer Patty 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 ----- Want more Ja...

2024-02-281h 36

What The Func?!EPISODE 152: GUT RESET, WITH BONE BROTH QUEEN LINDSEY ERINIn this episode, Laura and Clayton chat with Lindsey Erin, founder of OWL Venice. She shares the story of how she went from making her own bone broth recipe in her apartment to becoming LA's bone broth queen. They discuss the many health benefits of bone broth and how Lindsey used it to heal her own issues, but they also gab about the importance of listening to your body and not being overly rigid. And after trying the 4-day OWL Reset, an organic cleanse program which combines the wisdom of Ayurveda and Chronobiology, Laura and Clayton share their own e...

2024-02-1745 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast A Heart of Blood and Ashes with Kelly Noonan!This week I'm joined by colorist and dear friend Kelly Noonan as we read her first romance - Milla Vane's A Heart of Blood and Ashes. We chat about fantasy vs. fantasy romance expectations, matching hair color to book series and more! ----- 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 ----- Check out Kelly's instagram, and i...

2024-01-171h 14

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Love At First Sight (2023) Netflix Movie Review (w/ Clayton Gumbert)The prodigal podcast host Clayton Gumbert returns to talk about the Netflix movie Love At First Sight! ----- See Clayton and Producer Patty live onstage in Los Angeles on Tuesday October 8: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bo-boys-present-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...

2023-12-2057 min

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Red, White and Royal Blue THE MOVIE with Rob Johnson!This week I'm joined by Rob Johnson to chat about the Amazon adaptation of Casey McQuiston's novel, Red, White and Royal Blue! ----- See Clayton and Producer Patty live onstage in Los Angeles on Tuesday October 8: https://www.eventbrite.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, O...

2023-11-2957 min

Traveling to Consciousness with Clayton Cuteri Odyssey #083: Alex Serves - Part 3: Deep Dive Into Time, Money, and Digital Dilemmas | Ep 184This is part 3! Remember to watch Part 1 & 2 to have more context.About AlexAlex serves is a social media content creator & theorist who links pop culture & current events to consciousness & the Great Awakening. She started off her social media career on TikTok posting comedy serving skits, then transitioned into exposing corporations for unfair labor practices, which then led her into talking about the matrix & the mind control we are all collectively under.Recording Date: July 3rd, 2023Timecodes(00:00) - Changing The Calendar Is Next For Alex(05:55) - Fear...

2023-07-1755 min

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

Traveling to Consciousness with Clayton Cuteri Odyssey #062: Erin Lyons - Light Codes To Help You Align With Money & Transcend Racism | Ep 133About Erin Erin Lyons is a Universal Channeler, Quantum Healer, & Divine Feminine Biz + Wealth Coach. With high frequency channeled guidance and multi-dimensional energy healing such as light language, she helps her clients and community release deep trauma, heal limiting beliefs, and live out their wildest dreams. As a former stock broker & wall-street wealth advisor she knows how challenging it cam be live in your true soul purpose. She supports star-seeds and light workers with owning their gifts unapologetically.Recording Date: January 11, 2023Timecodes(00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:42) - "Winning" The Societal Game

2023-01-162h 38

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Grin 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

B.O. Boys (Movie Box Office)Weekend Preview: Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, Beast and Maverick lands on PVOD TOO EARLY! (w/ Erin Foley Chan)WannaBO Girl Erin Foley Chan fills in for Pat who is on assignment in Europe. We talk Top Gun: Maverick (last weeks #2 film!) coming to PVOD on August 23rd and ask "WHY?!?" Plus, we make our predictions for Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero and Idris Elba's Beast. E-mail us: theboboyspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe: https://theboboys.substack.com

2022-08-1955 min

Talk Copy to Me | Content + Copywriting Podcast The Difference between a Messaging and a Visual Style Brand Guide with Michelle ClaytonStyle guides. Brand messaging guides. Editorial guidelines. Copy style documents. Visual branding guides. Voice guidelines. Brand style guide. Brand strategy guides. With so many names for somewhat similar things, it can be overwhelming to know what you're buying into when you invest in your marketing and messaging. Today, we'll talk about style guides and what you can expect from the copy perspective and the design perspective so you can ensure the branding you're investing in meets your high standards (and serves your business into the future!) As always, you can listen in to thi...

2022-08-0350 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 #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

B.O. Boys (Movie Box Office)Top Gun: Maverick Spoiler Review (w/Erin Foley Chan)We're not critics huh, but we needed to talk about Top Gun: Maverick. So the Boys and Wanna B.O. Girl Erin Foley Chan walked straight from their IMAX showing last Friday to do just that. Subscribe: https://theboboys.substack.com E-mail us: theboboyspodcast@gmail.com

2022-06-0151 min

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

2021-04-2138 min

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

2021-03-2441 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: 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 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 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

If I Ran the Bank 3 Step Plan to Kill B2B Checks with Erin McCuneIn this episode, Clayton sits down with Erin McMcune, a Partner at Glenbrook, to discuss her three-step plan to replace checks for small businesses. Erin outlines her plan to replace checks with request to pay ACH payments and describes how it would benefit both banks and their small business customers.

2020-12-2142 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 SPECIAL 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 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 To 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 Reading Podcast Black 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 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 The 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 Reading Podcast How 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast A 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 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 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 Slave 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 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 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

Hiking Thru Hiking Thru - Episode #22 Clay Hikes aka Clayton BarkerClay Hikes, known off trail as Clayton Barker, started his journey SOBO thru hiking the Appalachian Trail. And if it ain't broke...well you know the saying. He proceeded to SOBO the PCT and started the CDT SOBO, before deciding to come back another time. We dig into the most perfect thru hiking food group, cheese blocks, and whether it’s better to carry out 1 pound or 2. How SOBO is the more perfect thru hiking experience..and yes, he is ready for that debate. And how he earned his trail name.

2019-05-151h 35

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast Secrets 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 Reading Podcast Ride 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 Reading Podcast Do 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 Reading Podcast Scoring 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 Reading Podcast Play 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 Reading Podcast The 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 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

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

EDC Weekly Commentary by Peter G. Hall (Audio)Ep. 128 - [The Good Food Institute Series] The Big Food Questions That Need to Be Solved with Erin Rees Clayton, Scie...Erin Rees Clayton holds a diverse scientific background. A PhD in Genetics, a Masters of Public Health, and is in food. With this skill set, she has a very broad and insightful ability to connect the dots, which helps her a ton in her current job in the Good Food Institute. Erin and I spend a lot of time talking about questioning. I think it’s a really important skill to ask good questions and we go into how to do so. There are so many questions we still don’t know how to answer in food and Erin will shar...

2018-07-021h 01