Random Romance Podcasts

Marry Me! Inc. is the story of women and men who in 1898 were, in various ways – romantically, entrepreneurially, innocently, nefariously – involved in a scheme to ship unmarried women to the Yukon’s Klondike. There they were to be auctioned off to Dawson’s miners who were, by then, rich and hungry for them. Most were willing participants. One young and beautiful – and defiant – Scottish lass was not.

Categories: Arts

Tags: Adventure, fiction, historical, klondike, marriage, novel, romance, travel, women, yukon

Medieval England in the 12th century. The evil Prince John rules England in place of his brother, the noble Richard the Lionheart, who is being held in an Austrian prison by Duke Leopold of Austria, while returning from one of his Crusades. Under the avaricious and Machiavellian John, the Norman aristocrats are in constant conflict with the native Saxon people. Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott is set in these turbulent times. The eponymous hero, Wilfred of Ivanhoe, the son of a Saxon nobleman has been disinherited by his father for following King Richard into war. Ivanhoe is in love with his father’s beautiful ward, Rowena, who is betrothed to a noble Saxon. Ivanhoe returns secretly to England and fights in a tournament disguised as a Knight. He wins the admiration and help of a mysterious Black Knight and together they vanquish their opponents. Meanwhile, Prince John and his nefarious coterie plot to usurp the throne, and Ivanhoe is unwittingly drawn into events that leave an indelible impact on his life. This historical novel by a master of the genre was first published in 1820. Filled with memorable characters including the legendary Saxon hero, Robin Hood (called Robin of Locksley here) and his band of Merry Men, historical figures like King Richard, Prince John and the Knights Templar and many others, the story takes some exciting twists and turns before racing to its unexpected climax. There are magnificent depictions of jousting and knightly tournaments, court scenes, portrayals of Saxon and Norman politics all of which bring to life a most interesting period in English history. Sir Walter Scott was famous for his Romantic novels, which in fact evoked great interest in the periods in which they were set. They also deal with conflicts between society and the individual, the ancient codes of honor and chivalry and are usually set in actual locations. Ivanhoe is set in South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire, with various castles and monuments being mentioned. Our idea of Robin Hood as a laughing outlaw who robs the rich to help the poor is also based on what Scott has depicted in Ivanhoe. Several sequels have been attempted in later years, along with events and other works inspired by Ivanhoe. The novel has been adapted for film, television and stage since 1911 and has also been the basis of comics, animated films and video games. The book is an exciting read for all ages, full of atmosphere and transports the reader back in time to an age of valor, courage, honor and swashbuckling gallantry!

Categories: Arts, Society & Culture

Tags: Adventure, audio books, audiobook, ebooks, fiction, free audio books, Historical Fiction, History, Ivanhoe, Literature, Loyal Books, loyalbooks.com, romance, Sir Walter Scott

Two opposite guys, married and single, compare notes on women, relationships, sex, dating, fashion, married life, breakups, career girls, and more. If you’ve ever wanted to know what guys really think about women (mostly nice stuff) then this weekly show is for you. Every relationship needs A Fly On The Wall.

Categories: Society & Culture

Tags: date, dating, girls, guys, love, Man, marriage, men, Podcast, Podcasts, relationships, romance, woman, women

My Cousin Jane is a podcast produced by Jane Austen’s cousin—well, her 8th cousin, 6 times removed—Lee Falin, about the life and works of Jane Austen. Rather than explore the “literary themes and ethos of Jane Austen”, or something else you might hear about in a graduate level English Lit class, My Cousin Jane presents a light hearted, chapter-by-chapter collection of segments that one could think of as the “Deleted Scenes” or “Bonus Features” of Austen’s works. With any luck, you’ll come away both entertained, and with an enriched appreciation and understanding of the life and works of My Cousin Jane.

Categories: Arts, Education, History

Tags: British History, english, jane austen, novels, regency, regency literature, romance, Royal Navy, writing

The story of the infant clone of Christ and his surrogate parents continue as they flee the long arm of ‘The Vinces.’ Rejoin them as they settle in a strange, lawless wilderness once known as The United States of America…

Categories: Uncategorised

Tags: action, end, fiction, horror, occult, romance, romantic, scifi, thriller, times

Pop culture, juicy romance and hilarious conversations come together in One True Pairing. Join Erica Martirano and Marissa Sangiacomo as they revisit their favorite couples from across TV, movies, books, and pop culture. From Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Ross and Rachel, this roller coaster of bad boys, break-ups, and HEAs (Happily Ever Afters) combines love, feminism, sex, and relationships with the gossip you love.

Categories: Arts, TV & Film

Tags: Books, love, Movies, pop culture, relationships, romance, ship, shipping, ships, tv

A podcast about books about ladies liking ladies.

Categories: Arts

Tags: book, Books, club, lesbian, lesbians, novels, romance

A fantasy novel for young adults and up. Beta version. Podcast in 19 episodes. Read by the author. In the woods behind the park … buried beneath the ground … a secret waits. Thirteen-year-old Gabe Wrenn has always taken refuge in his imagination. Refuge from his hovering mom and bullying brother. Refuge from the smirks and stares of his classmates. Refuge from his epilepsy. But now his imagination seems to be running wild. And he can’t stop it. And the only person Gabe can confide in is a girl who thinks his “weird brain” is the key to unlocking the secret of the Brynmor Witch. Prepare to embark on an adventure into the misty, shifting boundary zone between fantasy and reality. “A pleasure to read. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Wanted more.” – Marc Mohan of The Oregonian “Delightful, captivating, and fascinating…this book is just special, and I highly recommend it.” – Mallory Heart Reviews “Steve Finegan paints amazing word pictures…’Into the Mist: Silver Hand’ reminded me a lot of ‘The Dark Is Rising’ by Susan Cooper…a thoroughly enjoyable book.” – Maria M. Elmvang, Goodreads Review

Categories: Arts, Kids & Family

Tags: Adventure, celtic, disability, Epilepsy, family, fantasy, MYSTERY, romance, urban, ya

There’s something to love about every movie. Yes, even that one. At I Like To Movie Movie, we celebrate movies of all genres, with the only criteria being that it’s worth talking about. Horror, action, sci-fi, drama, romance, classics, bombs, franchises, musicals, epics, shorts, and hardcore oddities — it’s all here. Listen as we discuss our favorites, interview filmmakers, and generally have a good time. It might get weird. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviemoviecast/support

Categories: TV & Film

Tags: action, Adventure, cinema, classic, Comedy, film, horror, Movies, romance, video

Set in nineteenth century New England, Little Women follows the lives of the four March sisters-Jo, Beth, Amy and Meg. The novel is a classic rites of passage story, that has often split literature critics but has been adored by many over the years. Intended as a book for young girls, the book is too sentimental for some but plenty of adults and young men have Little Women firmly featured in their best books of all time. The pace of the novel can be slow at times and the language almost too perfect but the overall sympathetic tone of Alcott wins over the reader. The book is semi-autobiographical, with Jo Marsh mirroring the life of an ambitious Alcott. Just like Alcott, Jo is a strong, independent woman who is fighting through her domestic duties to do what she truly loves. Writing is Jo’s passion and in a world where women are expected to put personal growth aside in order to withhold traditional family values, she is met with many challenges. “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” The book speaks to every woman that has had to fight against convention. With their father away at war, the four sisters pull together to support each other but still have time to search for their own identity. These ‘little women’ are not children but young adults finding their way via love, religion and confidence. Whilst it may seem sad that the sisters do have to conform to some extent, if you read between the lines there is so much inspiration for young female readers.

Categories: Arts, Kids & Family

Tags: Adventure, audio books, audiobook, ebooks, fiction, free audio books, Kids, Little Women, Louisa May Alcott, Loyal Books, loyalbooks.com, romance

A Podcast dedicated to the show Outlander on Starz. Join hosts Mary and Blake as they discuss the previous week’s episode, Outlander news and spoilers, as much Listener Feedback as humanly possible, theories, and their favorite moments from the show.

Categories: TV & Film

Tags: 18thcentury, Adventure, Bauchamp, blackjack, claire, Diana, england, fiction, frank, Gabaldon, historical, ireland, jamie, jonathan, Mactavish, mckenzie, Outlander, Podcast, randall, romance, SC, sciencefiction, Sotland, television, time, travel, tv

Eric Stephen Booth, a BRIO, (Bronx Recognizes Its Own), Award winner, 2x BETA, (Bronx Excellence In Television Access), Award winner, a Playwright, Poet, Director, Filmmaker, Editor, Producer, CEO of Fruta Extrana Productions LLC and the Author of the Nemesis Horizon Project Novel Series, has ventured out into producing his own podcast.A 70-year-old black gay American male talks about his earthbound experiences living in the United States of America. This podcast is not for children or people who are sensitive to vulgar language.

Categories: Comedy, History, Society & Culture

Tags: african american, black, filmmaker, gay, lgbtq, narrative, novelist, nyc, Playwright, romance, Sci-Fi, Writer

Laa’s Hot Spot is a podcast focusing on sex and relationships. We discuss a different topic every week with myself and a different male co-host. This way we get the discussion from both the male and female perspective. The podcasts generally begin with a blog, located on my myspace page (www.myspace.com/laahotspot) which will be open for discussion and responses. Those responses will in turn be a part of the discussion within the podcast. Please respond to the blogs or send me a message with your responses. Most responses will be read and discussed during the podcast. If you do not mind joining the conversation, leave a callback number (in messages, not responses to the blog) so you can be conferenced in, if time allows. You can also call my voicemail at 206-333-0442 if you have any questions or comments. Feel free to leave me messages with questions you want answered from both male and female perspectives. Fellas, if you would like to be a guest co-host for a future podcast, please let me know (especially if you have a topic in mind). [itunes pic]
Comedian Kendall Ferguson stops by to talk about sex and relationships

Categories: Health & Fitness

Tags: Chicago, Health & Fitness, relationships, romance, sex, sexuality

Stories from 1896 to 1901. Lucy Maud Montgomery was born at Clifton (now New London), Prince Edward Island, Canada, on November 30, 1874. She achieved international fame in her lifetime, putting Prince Edward Island and Canada on the world literary map. Best known for her “Anne of Green Gables” books, she was also a prolific writer of short stories and poetry. She published some 500 short stories and poems and twenty novels before her death in 1942. More great books at LoyalBooks.com

Categories: Arts, Kids & Family

Tags: 1896 to 1901, audio books, audiobook, ebooks, fiction, free audio books, Literature, Loyal Books, loyalbooks.com, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, romance, Sea stories, Short stories, Teen/Young adult

This is volume 1 of 2. One of the most quirky, eccentric and endearing heroes to ever be depicted in fiction, the chivalrous Don Quixote is sure to capture hearts while bringing tears of laughter to your eyes. If you’ve never encountered the Knight from La Mancha before, get set for a delightful sojourn through the Spanish countryside, across the fertile countryside of Central Spain. Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra was an immediate success when it was first published in 1605 and won huge financial and literary success for its creator, an impoverished writer and poet. Cervantes’ own life was extremely eventful and colorful. The son of a poor army doctor, young Miguel enlisted in the army and fought in Turkey and Italy. He was captured by Algerian pirates and sold as a slave along with his brother and returned to Spain after three grueling years, when their ransom was finally paid. His aim in writing Don Quixote was, according to his own notes, to describe the manners and mores of the time and to tell the story in a clear and simple way. The character of the tragicomic Knight was apparently based on one of Cervantes’ own uncles who lived in the times of troubadours and knights errant. The plot revolves round the elderly gentleman, Don Quixote who is fascinated by the ideas of chivalry and noble deeds he has read about in old books. He sets out with his trusted “squire” Sancho Panza, in reality a simple village yokel. The Don who traverses the land riding a decrepit old horse Rocinante, proceeds to fall into a series of misadventures, but still keeps his lofty ideals intact! The more practical and earthy Sancho tries to bring his master down to earth, but to no avail. His master falls irrevocably and grandly in love with a peasant woman Dulcinea whom he imagines to be a damsel in distress. A series of zany incidents follow, with the Don slipping more and more into his imagined reality. Regarded as the first prototype of the modern novel in Europe, Don Quixote is full of satire, humor, irony and wit. The character of the Man from La Mancha is both endearing and exasperating, while being one of the truly memorable figures in literature. The book appeals to young and old readers alike and is definitely a must read for its literary and humorous qualities. More great books at LoyalBooks.com

Categories: Arts

Tags: Adventure, audio books, audiobook, Don Quixote, ebooks, fiction, free audio books, Literature, Loyal Books, loyalbooks.com, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, romance

How do you know if it is really love? This continuing series will discuss the six different loves, what they are and the unique relationship in which each love is found. Suggestions will be offered on how to avoid ‘bad’ love and how to create good love.

Categories: Education, Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture

Tags: christian, christianity, community, family, friend, friends, friendship, love, marriage, relationship, relationships, religion, romance, spiritual, spirituality

Because understanding great literature is better than trying to read and understand (yet) another business book, Leadership Lessons From The Great Books leverages insights from the GREAT BOOKS of the Western canon to explain, dissect, and analyze leadership best practices for the post-modern leader.

Categories: Business, Society & Culture

Tags: Books, business, classics, Culture, drama, entrepreneurship, Finance, History, leadership, Literature, Management, marketing, Military, Philosophy, plays, romance, self help, Society, western

Villette was Charlotte Bronte’s last published novel. It came out in 1853, just two years before her death in 1855. It is a poignant, strangely lonely and sad work, steeped in conflict between society’s demands and personal desires. Set in the fictional town of Villette in France, it is the story of the young and intelligent Lucy Snowe, the narrator in the book. She is described by another character in the book as having “no beauty…no attractive accomplishments…” and strangely seems to lack a personal history or living relatives. Her godmother Mrs. Bretton looks after the orphaned Lucy, who suddenly leaves the house for a reason that is not made clear to readers. She finds employment as a companion to an elderly widow, Mrs. Marchmont. When her employer dies, Lucy is left without a job or prospects. Impulsively, she decides to travel to Europe and en route, meets the young and spoiled heiress, Ginevra Fanshaw, a student of a girls’ school in Villette. Lucy then travels to Villette to work first as a nanny to the principal’s children and later as a teacher. Here she encounters two men who will play a great role in her life. The young and handsome Dr. John Bretton, her godmother’s grandson, and the arrogant, bad tempered Professor Paul Emmanuel, a fellow lodger at her boarding house who gradually begins to thaw towards Lucy. The rest of the story follows Lucy’s life in Villette. Lucy Snowe is not a very lovable heroine. She is passive, secretive and yet she excites the reader’s interest and compassion and one is compellingly drawn into her story. Villette is also a novel with deep psychological underpinnings. Many have dubbed it even greater than Jane Eyre. It is also one of Bronte’s most autobiographical works. The story harks back to the time when Charlotte and Emily Bronte traveled to Brussels to work in a small pensionnat run by M. Constantin Heger and his wife. Charlotte is reputed to have fallen deeply and hopelessly in love with M. Heger. Paul Emmanuel is said to be based on Heger, while John Bretton is a fictional portrayal of George Murray Smith, her publisher who had once courter her. Villette was written at a time when Bronte was deeply depressed following the deaths of three of her siblings. It was also criticized by contemporary reviewers for its depiction of a woman’s passions and desires, something which Victorian audiences were a little shocked by. For modern day readers, Villette presents a great writer, working at the peak of her powers, overcoming personal tragedy to bring her art to the world.

Categories: Arts

Tags: audio books, audiobook, Charlotte Brontë, Dramatic Works, ebooks, fiction, free audio books, Literature, Loyal Books, loyalbooks.com, romance, Villette