Textual Tension

Dec 23 2024 166 ep. 73 mins 121
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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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Episode 150: Gay Mafia

Dec 23 2024 72 mins  
Hello lovely friends of Textual Tension! It is here; our 150th episode and our indefinite hiatus. Thank you to all friends of the pod (and, frankly, enemies too...if you're hot.) We love you all so much and are so glad and thankful to you all for being on this journey with us!Without further ado, please enjoy episode 150: Gay Mafia. (It's Rae's FIRST mafia romance!)

Ep. 149: Anyway, Here's a Snail

Dec 09 2024 76 mins  
Who's ready for some nice wholesome fun? What about some wholesome fun in the Scottish Highlands? Well we've got some good news! This week, your Cohost Rachel is telling Margie all about Tessa Dare's When a Scot Ties the Knot! We've all made some mistakes when we were younger; maybe even told a few white lies. But what would happen if one of those little white lies came back to hau

Important Announcement!

Dec 02 2024 3 mins  
Hello Everyone! We have a very important announcement today. It's truly bittersweet, but we've decided to put the podcast on an indefinite hiatus. We may come back sometime in the future, but after 6 years we've decided to bring things to an end. We'll be continuing to release all of the episodes we already have recorded, but won't be releasing any more afterwards. Thank you all so

Episode 148: With a K

Nov 25 2024 105 mins  
Hello listeners! How are you?! Well pretty soon you'll be better after hearing Margie tell Rachel about Aidy Award's Chase Me, the first book in her Dragons Love Curves series. Question for you: what color do you like your dragons?

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