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Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast

Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast

Erin Leafe and Clayton Gumbert 283 episodes Latest Mar 23, 2026

Erin Leafe and Clayton Gumbert host a weekly podcast where they discuss new romance novels. Erin is the experienced reader (the Veteran) while Clayton is new to the genre (the Virgin). Together they celebrate and explore the romance genre in a fun and engaging way.

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Erin & Clayton read The Wall by Marlen Haushofer Mar 23, 2026 3756   -- Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. Interested in more bookish thoughts? Subscribe to Erin's Substack, Lonesome Animals. Find us- Email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@learningthetropespodcast Instagram @learningthetropes --
Erin and Clayton read Lonesome Dove! Feb 16, 2026 4885 We're back!  A little older, wiser and with a whole new vibe. In this episode Erin and Clayton discuss where they've been, what they've been reading and why they're back! Full episode also on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@learningthetropespodcast Erin's Best Reads of 2025 These Summer Storms by Sarah MacLean Our Song by Anna Carey You Dreamed of Empires by Alvaro Enrigue The Housekeeper and th
It Ends With Us (2024) Movie Review (w/Clayton Gumbert) Aug 29, 2024 3898 Clayton & Erin return to discuss the Colleen Hoover adaptation It Ends With Us! See Clayton and Producer Patty live onstage in Los Angeles on Tuesday October 8: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bo-boys-present-box-office-save-america-tickets-908516526387 New York City live show on Oct 22! Get your tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/the-b-o-boys-in-box-office-save-america   Please Rate, Re
Interview with Yulin Kuang! Apr 10, 2024 4457 This episode I chat with romance author Yulin Kuang about her debut novel How to End a Love Story, adapting romance novels for film and her writing process! ----- See Clayton and Producer Patty live onstage in Los Angeles on Tuesday October 8: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bo-boys-present-box-office-save-america-tickets-908516526387 New York City live show on Oct 22! Get your tickets: https:/
Lucky with Andie J. Christopher! Feb 28, 2024 5781 This week I'm joined by author Andie J Christopher to discuss the truly, marvelously bonkers Lucky, by THE Jackie Collins. Is this a romance? debatable. Is it a very fun book to read? most definitely.    ----- See Clayton and Producer Patty live onstage in Los Angeles on Tuesday October 8: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bo-boys-present-box-office-save-america-tickets-908516526387 New York C
A Heart of Blood and Ashes with Kelly Noonan! Jan 17, 2024 4476 This week I'm joined by colorist and dear friend Kelly Noonan as we read her first romance - Milla Vane's A Heart of Blood and Ashes. We chat about fantasy vs. fantasy romance expectations, matching hair color to book series and more! ----- See Clayton and Producer Patty live onstage in Los Angeles on Tuesday October 8: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bo-boys-present-box-office-save-america-ticke
Love At First Sight (2023) Netflix Movie Review (w/ Clayton Gumbert) Dec 20, 2023 3463 The prodigal podcast host Clayton Gumbert returns to talk about the Netflix movie Love At First Sight!    ----- See Clayton and Producer Patty live onstage in Los Angeles on Tuesday October 8: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bo-boys-present-box-office-save-america-tickets-908516526387 New York City live show on Oct 22! Get your tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/the-b-o-boys-in-box-office-sa
Red, White and Royal Blue THE MOVIE with Rob Johnson! Nov 29, 2023 3468 This week I'm joined by Rob Johnson to chat about the Amazon adaptation of Casey McQuiston's novel, Red, White and Royal Blue!  ----- See Clayton and Producer Patty live onstage in Los Angeles on Tuesday October 8: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bo-boys-present-box-office-save-america-tickets-908516526387 New York City live show on Oct 22! Get your tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/the-b-o
Interview with Harlequin Editor, Stacy Boyd! Nov 15, 2023 1557 This week I sat down with Harlequin editor Stacy Boyd to discuss all things romance publishing (yes, including cartoon covers). https://stacyboyd.com/ Please Rate, Review and Follow on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Patreon Learning the Tropes Instagram @learningthetropes Facebook Lea
Night Hawk with Danielle Jackson! Nov 1, 2023 3970 This week I'm joined by author Danielle Jackson to discuss the old west, roadtrip romance Beverly Jenkins' Night Hawk! We discuss it all including- Is Maggie Freeman one of the great heroines? (yes).    Please Rate, Review and Follow on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Patreon Learning
Interview with Meg Cabot! Oct 18, 2023 3123 This week I chat with romance author Meg Cabot about her newest novel Enchanted to Meet You, the first book in her Witches of West Harbor Series.    Please Rate, Review and Follow on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Patreon Learning the Tropes Instagram @learningthetropes Facebook Learn
Interview with Diana Quincy! Sep 20, 2023 3690 This week I chat with romance author Diana Quincy about her newest novel The Duke Gets Desperate.    Please Rate, Review and Follow on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Patreon Learning the Tropes Instagram @learningthetropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tro

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