Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast

Erin & Clayton read The Wall by Marlen Haushofer 23.03.2026 1h 2min

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Erin and Clayton read Lonesome Dove! 16.02.2026 1h 21min

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! Full episode also on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@learningthetropespodcast 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 The Wall Marlen Haushofer Sky Daddy by Kate Folk Blue Light Hours by Bruna Dantas Labato Breaking and Entering by Joy Williams Stainless by Todd Grimson -- Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. Interested in more bookish thoughts? Subscribe to Erin's Substack, Lonesome Animals. Find us- Email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@learningthetropespodcast Instagram @learningthetropes --

It Ends With Us (2024) Movie Review (w/Clayton Gumbert) 29.08.2024 1h 4min

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 @learningthetropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! Email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

Interview with Yulin Kuang! 10.04.2024 1h 14min

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 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 Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! Email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

Lucky with Andie J. Christopher! 28.02.2024 1h 36min

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 Jackie Collins? Check out Fates Mates Trailblazer episode with Jackie Collins' daughters, Rory Green and Tiffany Lerman. 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 Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! Email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

A Heart of Blood and Ashes with Kelly Noonan! 17.01.2024 1h 14min

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 if you're in NYC and would like to book with the most talented colorist, you can find her at Frederic Fekkai Soho until the end of February, and starting March 5th at Maison Seventy-Seven! 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 Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! Email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

Love At First Sight (2023) Netflix Movie Review (w/ Clayton Gumbert) 19.12.2023 57min

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 MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Patreon Learning the Tropes Instagram @learningthetropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! Email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

Red, White and Royal Blue THE MOVIE with Rob Johnson! 29.11.2023 57min

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, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Patreon Learning the Tropes Instagram @learningthetropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! Email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

Interview with Harlequin Editor, Stacy Boyd! 15.11.2023 25min

This week I sat down with Harlequin editor Stacy Boyd to discuss all things romance publishing (yes, including cartoon covers). https://stacyboyd.com/ 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 Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! Email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

Night Hawk with Danielle Jackson! 01.11.2023 1h 6min

This week I'm joined by author Danielle Jackson to discuss the old west, roadtrip romance Beverly Jenkins' Night Hawk! We discuss it all including- Is Maggie Freeman one of the great heroines? (yes). 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 Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! Email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

Interview with Meg Cabot! 18.10.2023 52min

This week I chat with romance author Meg Cabot about her newest novel Enchanted to Meet You, the first book in her Witches of West Harbor Series. 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 Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! Email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

Interview with Diana Quincy! 20.09.2023 1h 1min

This week I chat with romance author Diana Quincy about her newest novel The Duke Gets Desperate. 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 Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! Email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

Interview with Erika Montgomery! 30.08.2023 1h 3min

This week I chat with romance-adjacent author Erika Montgomery about her newest novel Our Place on the Island. Please Rate, Review and Follow us 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 Find us- Patreon Learning the Tropes Instagram @learningthetropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! Email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

Interview with Sarah MacLean! 23.08.2023 57min

She's finally here! Lady Imogen Loveless and her meaty-thighed man, Detective Tommy Peck, the main character's of KNOCKOUT are finally in the world. And today I am joined by their author, the wonderful, talented, Sarah MacLean. Please Rate, Review and Follow us 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 Find us- Patreon Learning the Tropes Instagram @learningthetropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! Email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

Suddenly You with America Ferrera 16.08.2023 1h 5min

The time has come, what did America Ferrera think of her very first romance novel, Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas? Listen to find out! Also-What was that book I couldn't remember? When the Marquess Falls by Lorraine Heath! While you're here- I'm hosting an event with author Sarah MacLean to celebrate the release of KNOCKOUT book #3 in her Hell's Belles Series at Book Club Bar, while the event is sold out there are still a chance to pre-order your copy, or simply start your Hell's Belles journey with Bombshell (available now!)! Please Rate, Review and Follow us 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 Find us- Patreon Learning the Tropes Instagram @learningthetropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! Email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

America Ferrera’s First Romance! 08.08.2023 21min

This week I am joined by actress, director, producer, writer and dear friend America Ferrera as we chat about her ideas around romance, and I assign her her first romance! 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- Patreon Learning the Tropes Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! Email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

Interview with Danielle Jackson! 26.07.2023 44min

Today I'm chatting with author Danielle Jackson about her newest book Accidentally In Love out August 8th! Buy signed copies at Love's Sweet Arrow or Anderson's Bookshop! Follow Danielle on Twitter and Instagram! 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- Patreon Learning the Tropes Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! Email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

Interview with Tessa Bailey! 28.06.2023 29min

This week I sat down to chat with author Tessa Bailey about the her newest book Unfortunately Yours, second in the A Vine Mess series. Follow Tessa on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok! 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- Patreon Learning the Tropes Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! Email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

It Happened One Summer with Selena Coppock! 14.06.2023 1h

This week I am joined by Selena Coppock as we read her very first romance novel, It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey. While you're here check out Selena's podcast, Two Wick Minimum, her parody wedding account @NYTVows, listen to her comedy album Seen Better Days or just follow her on instagram and twitter! 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- Patreon Learning the Tropes Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! Email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

Returning to Claim His Heir w/ Andie J. Christopher 31.05.2023 1h 4min

This week I am joined by romance author Andie J. Christopher to discuss the glory that is category romance and discuss Harlequin Present's Returning to Claim His Heir by Amanda Cinelli. Follow Andie on Twitter and Instagram! 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- Patreon Learning the Tropes Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! Email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com