Euphemisms

Jan 07 2025 12 ep. 76 mins 1
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Introducing Euphemisms: the totally normal, definitely not weird, brother-sister romance novel book club podcast! Hang out with us as we explore the uneven terrain of the romance genre, discussing the tropes and dissecting the euphemisms, all with a drink in hand.

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Funny Story by Emily Henry

Jan 07 2025 83 mins  
Kicking off 2025 with a contemporary romance--Emily Henry's Funny Story! Eric and Natalie discuss MMC archetypes, whether nachos can be considered a sexy food, and Natalie once again fails to take a shot.

Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey

Dec 03 2024 92 mins  
It's Christmas month on Euphemisms and WHAT THE HELL. Eric and Natalie discuss whether or not it will be a White Christmas, the reappearance of their least favorite trope, and insta-love alpha saps.

Flawless by Elsie Silver

Nov 05 2024 85 mins  
It's cowboy romance month on Euphemisms! Eric and Natalie discuss lactose intolerance, sexy Icy Hot application, and mommy issues (for a change).

Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

Oct 01 2024 85 mins  
It's serial killer romcom month on Euphemisms, which is apparently a thing? Eric and Natalie discuss content warnings, the intersection of murder and romance, and ice cream of questionable origins.

Triceratops and Bottoms by Lola Faust

Sep 03 2024 47 mins  
It's time for some bonus content!... dino erotica, in fact. Eric and Natalie discuss the mechanics of consent, whether this novella would pass the dinosaur equivalent of the Bechdel test, and... realism.

Manila Takes Manhattan by Carla de Guzman

Jul 09 2024 76 mins  
It's Harlequin week on Euphemisms! Eric and Natalie discuss the mechanics of sex scenes, wildly unlikely film sets, and definitely not mermaids.

Be Still My Heart by Emily McIntire & Sav R. Miller

Jul 02 2024 80 mins  
It's romantic suspense week! Eric and Natalie discuss Be Still My Heart by Emily McIntire & Sav R. Miller, including what qualifies as a dark romance, rocking the boat in a no-wake zone, and which emojis are most prevalent in our notes.

The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy

Jun 25 2024 81 mins  
It's sports romance week on Euphemisms! Eric and Natalie discuss The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy, including slutty hockey boys, what's *age appropriate* language, and time travel.

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Jun 18 2024 80 mins  
It's romantasy week on Euphemisms! Eric and Natalie discuss the BookTok sensation A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, including the advisability of talons in sexual situations, 500-year age gaps, and whether or not Feyre is a good painter.

A Week to Be Wicked by Tessa Dare

Jun 11 2024 72 mins  
It's historical romance week! Eric and Natalie discuss Tessa Dare's A Week to Be Wicked, featuring rakes, dinosaurs, and doing it for science.