Season 5, Episode 16: The Heart Topics Show

Season 5, Episode 16: The Heart Topics Show

Author: Tati R. and Yaki E April 19, 2024 Duration: 1:43:35

Coming back a year older (45), Yaki and Tati shoot the breeze and talk "heart topics" aka "hot topics". From the Catfish bae on TikTok to the Essence Men of the Moment, Yakini and Tati catch up and fill you in on what's hot in the pop culture romance streets. In Watching Romance, we talk Bridgerton and Hallmark's lack of diversity in the cozy mystery market. In Reading Romance, Tati takes us down a strange path in BMWW (black men/white women) romances... and how reading inform our political views (and fetishes).


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There’s a particular comfort in losing yourself in a romantic story, whether it’s on screen or on the page. Romance in Colour is that feeling turned into conversation, hosted by real-life friends Tati R. and Yaki E. Tati, a romance author, and Dr. Yaki, a psychologist, share more than just a friendship-they share a deep, abiding love for romance narratives and a specific lens shaped by their experiences. This podcast lives in the space where their fandom meets thoughtful discussion, breaking down everything from beloved TV movies to trending romance novels. They aren’t just reviewing plots; they’re diving into the emotional mechanics, the cultural touchstones, and the specific joys of seeing stories through a Black Xennial perspective. You’ll hear the easy rapport of two friends who get why a certain trope works or why a character’s journey resonates, blending professional insight with genuine fan enthusiasm. It’s for anyone who believes a perfect afternoon involves a great love story and wants to unpack it with some smart, funny people. Tune in to hear them quench that mutual thirst for romance and hand you the glass, episode by episode.
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