Season 6, Episode 17: Driven not Delusional (ft. narrator Lawrence Baldwin)

Season 6, Episode 17: Driven not Delusional (ft. narrator Lawrence Baldwin)

Author: Tati R. and Yaki E May 16, 2025 Duration: 1:35:26

TW: Brief mention of DV in this week's Heart Topics


This week, we have an interview with up and coming audiobook narrator and voice actor, Lawrence Baldwin. We talk the landscape of narration, how he got into the romance genre, and how he approaches a project.

LB the Voice aka Lawrence Baldwin is a narrator of romance, thriller/suspense and fantasy. He enjoys books that call him out of his comfort zone. His dream is to be a voice actor of games and animated films and shows. He has narrated books like “Luke and Adonis” and “Closer Than Blood” He is currently narrating the Capri series by Jahquel J.

(Interview starts at 20:45- 1:17:48)

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In Heart Topics, we talk Tina Knowles memoir, Matriarch and how she is not settling in her golden years. Halle Berry shows us that menopause can also be sexy.


In Watching Romance, we talk renewals and upcoming projects like Forever, Bridgerton, and Sinners. And in Reading Romance, Tati talks upcoming projects and the Black Romance Book Fest (1:17:50)


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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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