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Whoa!mance: Romance, Feminism, and Ourselves

Whoa!mance: Romance, Feminism, and Ourselves
Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen
Romance Novels
Romance
You Made a Fool Of Death With Your Beauty
Bridgerton
Akwaeke Emezi
Marriage
Grief
Feminism
Representation
San Francisco Earthquake 1906
Young Adult Fiction
Community
Kathleen Duey
Social Expectations
Heteronormativity
A Gentleman's Guide To Vice and Virtue
Emile
Feyi

Listen romance novels are bonkers and we love them, love reading about them, love talking about them and love critically engaging with genre--it can handle the scrutiny. Here at Whoa!mance we tackle everything from the classics (looking at you Woodiwiss) to the current moment; all tropes, all subgenres, all comers. Romance deserves critical inquiry and you deserve a no-bullshit space where actual ... more

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Latest Episodes

Don't be scared! That is just the loud cracking of our ankles over a totally normally recording of Whoa!mance's discussion of THE RUIN OF EVANGELINE JONES by JULIA BENNET.

The titular Evie is a psychic medium scammer under the control/support of a S... more

Welcome to the Shadow Daddy Bracket: Final Four, where our pleasures are interrogated and pitted against one another. Our contenders? Rochester brooding in his attic-bound domestic gothic, Rhysand a fae High Lord wielding sovereignty and seduction, a... more

Shadow Daddy's abound. But how do you pick the best one? what would the best even mean? How do you quantify or categorize the shadows and the daddies?

Morgan and Isabeau developed a tournament style bracket ranking the shadow daddies of the past, pr... more

Morgan and Isabeau return to the back half of Quicksilver—and yes, the vampires have arrived. With plenty of biting insights, they unpack what makes for a strong first-person narrative (and what can throw it completely off kilter). Then it’s on to th... more

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Morgan
Host and co-producer, known for engaging discussions and critical analyses of romance literature.
Isabeau
Host and co-producer, providing insightful commentary and humor in discussions about romance novels.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 213 ratings
  • Loving the backlog!

    Been listening to the podcast’s backlog and enjoying the insights! I appreciate that the hosts are not publishing industry insiders and can therefore be a little more critical of what they read. Wish there was a bit more diversity in the books selected. One star removed for the hosts continuing the proud Midwestern tradition of being completely unable to pronounce anything right. Mispronouncing “Derbyshire” even after seeing multiple Pride & Prejudice adaptations! Not to mention an old episode i... more

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    4
    lisa kleypas is overrated
    United Statesa year ago
  • As obsessed as Jane is with Rochester

    Is there a conversation that I cannot somehow fit a reference of this podcast into? Alas, the topic has not been found. I especially love their readings of Jane Eyre and P&P which are *chefs kiss* and would highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emily Jane's music
    Germany3 years ago
  • Conflict with Conversation

    How in the world can two people disagree yet still work together?

    Listen up here.

    The humor helps - but it comes down to respect. Each has a stance based on what they have read and researched but also experienced.

    And ground rules. Neither is working to trick, undermine or outdo the other.

    Instead - it comes down to being about ME! The Listener! And I love that. Humor, perspective, information, the aghast at the bonkers… all of it. And it’s not just a yes-fest. It’s a chance to consider mu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gfhardin
    United States4 years ago
  • jane discussion

    i’ve never read Jane Eyre & i’m started reading along with you all. i would love if you all discussed more rather than just read the text!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Shutupsoccerpasta
    United States5 years ago
  • Vampire vs Brain in a Robot Body & other controversies

    While I’d fight to the non-death that being immortal as a vampire is better than being a brain in a robot body, because I dig the whole embodied thing, I otherwise enjoy the hosts playful yet earnest discussions of romance. I was getting crispy from all the grim news, and finding then digging into the backlist of Learning the Tropes has given me much needed & appreciated joyful solace.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YaYa Some More
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the humor and intelligence of the hosts as they navigate the complexities of romance novels.
There's a desire for deeper discussions that explore social issues, though some critique the occasional harshness towards certain authors.
The podcast is praised for its engaging format and insightful breakdown of both classic and contemporary romance literature.

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Exploring the vibrant and sometimes outrageous world of romance novels, this podcast brings a critical eye to the genre while celebrating its complexities and cultural significance. Episodes navigate a wide spectrum, discussing beloved classics, contemporary hits, various tropes, and subgenres, with a humorous yet insightful approach to the narratives and themes that define romantic literature. The engaging hosts foster a candid environment where both passionate reviews and critical dialogues are welcomed, often diving into the social and emotional undercurrents of the stories they discuss. Whether they are dissecting character arcs or examining societal influences, the podcast champions romance novels as serious literature worthy of though... more

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