First Dates & Soulmates: A Romance Podcast
Meg Casebolt & Nikki McKnightFirst Dates & Soulmates is a romance podcast where craft meets culture, hosted by romance author Meg Casebolt and pop culture devotee Nikki McKnight. Expect trope frameworks, feminist film critiques, author interviews, and sometimes ridiculous readalongs.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 117 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsSociety & Culture | |||
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Somewhere between You’ve Got Mail and a phone plan you forgot to cancel, a whole subgenre of rom-coms decided that the sexiest thing you can do is fall for someone’s grief-texts before you know their face, their name, or the fact that you have no bus... more
The Grump isn’t just the villain and the Sunshine isn’t just a naive ingenue.
Nikki and Meg finally tackle the grumpy sunshine archetype after 115 episodes of somehow avoiding it, breaking down why it works, where it curdles into “just an asshole,” ... more
The 1970s gave us Star Wars, Watergate, the sexual revolution, and what critics apparently decided to call romantic comedies.
Nikki and Meg are back with the next chapter of Rom-Coms Through the Ages, and this week’s entries are Grease (1978) and An... more
If you’re into your 100th reheat of Heated Rivalry and you’re looking for your next favourite, Nikki and Meg have you.
This week they’re breaking down what actually makes the Game Changers series work and the emotional formula underneath the fandom.... more
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Two hosts explore romance through a blend of craft, culture, and author interviews. Episodes frequently unpack trope frameworks, feminist film critiques, publishing insights, and audience-facing storytelling considerations, often pairing sharp cultural observation with practical guidance for writers and creators. The show stands out for its playful banter, deep dives into romance tropes, and a steady stream of industry voices, offering listeners both entertainment and actionable takeaways for writing, publishing, and media analysis.
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