Textual Tension

Nov 11 2024 162 ep. 73 mins 120
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The comedy podcast that unpacks the bananas world of romance novels! Tune in every other Tuesday as one co-host, either Margie or Rachel, recount a romance novel to the other unsuspecting co-host.

Whether you love romance, love comedy, or love both, join us on our truly bananas comedy adventure!

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Ep. 147: Meat Grinders and Meat Grinders

Nov 11 2024 62 mins  
What the Flim Flam?! This book is the Cat's Pajamas! Your favorite Cohosts are going back in time to the roaring...30s? Listen in this week as Rachel tells Margie all about Megaera C. Lorenz's book, The Shabti! Because what's better than an supernatural noir-style mystery? Two absolute cinnamon rolls trying to solve a supernatural noir-style mystery!

Ep. 146: Cellular Genocide

Oct 28 2024 75 mins  
We've finally done it! Your Cohosts are finally tackling one of like...3 years ago....but better late than never right?! Listen in this week as Margie tells Rachel about The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood! This week is all about academia, fabulous fanfiction, and Star Wars puns.

Ep. 145: There are Two Wolves

Oct 14 2024 75 mins  
There are two wolves inside of you....but are they actually wolves?! There's only one way to find out! Listen in this week as Rachel tells Margie all about Gena Showalter (and Jill Monroe)'s newest book: The Wrong Bride. Can you figure out who's body is who's? What happens when someone gets really angry? What happens if you just ignore the murder rules? Let's find out together! Che

Episode 144: Pandora's Poundtown Bros

Sep 30 2024 67 mins  
Hey everyone! WELCOME BACK! We missed you! How are you?!We are coming back with a BANG with a GENA. It's Gena Showalter's The Darkest Night. Has Gena actually read Greek mythology? DOES self-sacrifice always work? And...why? Just why Gena?Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

TT Rewind - Ep. 78: The Secret Cupcake

Sep 16 2024 78 mins  
Strap in for the most problematic book Rachel and Margie have ever discussed. This week Margie tells Rachel all about Vow to Protect by J.L. Beck and Monica Corwin. A book full of kidnapping, questionable murder choices, and Mafia purges!Check out our Instagram : Twitter : Facebook : Goodreads : Website

TT Rewind - Ep. 94: Loose Wet Shrimp

Sep 02 2024 73 mins  
Who's ready for something wholesome? We sure are! Well...maybe "wholesome" isn't quite right...but we're still in to it! Margie is telling Rachel all about The Penalty Box by Odette Stone! Its sports ball time! Check out our Instagram : Twitter : Facebook : Goodreads : Website

TT Rewind - Ep. 96: Suddenly, Mothman

Aug 19 2024 77 mins  
Your Co-Hosts are taking their first foray into the wide, wide world of cryptid romance! Did you know that was a thing? We didn't! At least not until Margie decided to tell Rachel all about Like a MothMan to a Flame by Remy Cavilich! Life is just full of surprises, isn't it?Check out our Instagram : Twitter : Facebook : Goodreads : Website

TT Rewind - Ep. 102: Deep Lore

Aug 05 2024 59 mins  
What was that? Did you see it? In the woods? It's a new spooky episode! Margie is taking Rachel camping this time around and telling her all about Sleeping with Sasquatch by Honey Cummings. Make sure you bring your trail cameras and road snacks!

TT Rewind - Ep. 20: Adam Everlasting

Jul 22 2024 63 mins  
We're kicking off our short hiatus with a Textual Tension classic! As a reminder, we'll be back with new episodes on Tuesday, October 1! Until then, enjoy this gem from the backlog!Summary: Your co-hosts Rachel and Margie are going back again! Back to the Scottish highlands! Listen in as Margie tells Rachel all about Karen Moning's The Immortal Highlander: yet another entry into th

Ep. 143: Love Spaghetti

Jul 08 2024 66 mins  
Happy Pride Month...Again! Look, we're not ready for it to be over, so it's not! Your Favorite Co-Hosts are venturing into Gay territory that they've never ventured into before! Listen in as Rachel tells Margie all about The Romantic Agenda by Claire Kann. It's wholesome. It's adorable. It sparked some awakenings. Strap in!As a reminder, Textual Tension will be going on a brief hia