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Nov 2024
1h 42m

#98 | IS ROMANTASY BURNOUT COMING?

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis
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Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Are people getting burned out on romantasy? Today they’re chatting all things genre burnout, the patterns the previous eras, and what they think is to come. Plus they discuss Grammy nominations, Sabrina Carpenter, the new Christopher Nolan Film, Bridget Jones, and more! 

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