Bisexual Awakening (Or Not) with Andie J. Christopher!

Bisexual Awakening (Or Not) with Andie J. Christopher!

Author: Katee Robert, Melody Carlisle, & Jenny Nordbak November 4, 2021 Duration: 1:15:42

We're joined by Andie J. Christopher to recap Coyote Ugly (which somehow came out 20 years ago??)! We discuss early aughts fashion, dancing on bars, and this film’s impact on our bisexual awakening—or in one of our cases, a definitive confirmation of straightness. Please enjoy the references to a Minotaur Cock Water Gun (which could only possibly be understood by Romancelandia) and Fievel Does Fleet Week!

Andie just revealed the cover of her next book, Thank You, Next…and we’re obsessed with it! If you haven’t gotten Hot Under His Collar (with Father What-a-Waste) yet, you’re missing out! You can come back and thank Jenny when you reach a certain steamy bar scene.

Aftercare Mentions:

  • Andie: Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta and Bombshell by Sarah MacLean
  • Mel: Magic Mike XXL
  • The Thomas Crown Affair with Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo—the bisexual awakening we all deserve.

If you’re reading ahead, next week’s episode will be Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Morning with Adriana Herrera and the following week will be Alien Quarantine Rescue by Robin Lovett with Alexis Daria!

You'll find links to all the books we mentioned in the show notes on our website!

We encourage you to check out Romance for Roe, an anthology of 36 romance stories in aid of Planned Parenthood and NARAL Pro-Choice

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Pirates are waiting for you!

Six brand new bonkers pirate books you can read THIS MONTH from Katee Robert, CM Nascosta, Naima Simone, Andie J. Christopher, Jenny Nordbak, and Nina Saxena! Plus, foiled special editions with sprayed edges, gorgeous art, and so much more! Don't miss it!

Dangerous Tides!

August Book Club in the Temple!

Temple members at the Joy Bringer and Celebrant tiers can look forward to a bundle of the first three books in Kit Rocha's BEYOND series as well as CAUGHT A VIBE by Eva Moore! We. Are. SO STOKED!!!

Book Club


Every Thursday, Katee Robert, Melody Carlisle, and Jenny Nordbak gather to celebrate the wonderfully over-the-top side of the genre they love. Their Bonkers Romance podcast is a deep dive into a truly wild piece of romance media each week, from novels to films and beyond. The conversation isn't about critique, but about joyful analysis-they break down how the story’s tropes are cranked to the maximum and explore why those exaggerated elements work so effectively to deliver a satisfying, often cathartic, experience. Listening feels like pulling up a chair with insightful friends who also happen to be deeply embedded in Romancelandia. You’ll hear their unfiltered commentary, passionate hot takes, and genuinely hilarious personal stories sparked by the week’s selection. The hosts frequently welcome favorite authors and personalities, offering a unique peek into how creators think about the craft and fun of romance. Naturally, you’ll come away with a ton of book recommendations, but more than that, this podcast provides a refreshingly enthusiastic and thoughtful space that reminds you why these stories resonate so powerfully. It’s a weekly dose of analysis, laughter, and pure appreciation for the genre’s most delightfully extra offerings.
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