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Zipless

Zipless

著者： Allie Martina
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 A (sometimes spicy) podcast for romance lovers and listeners. Women have been reading and writing about romance for centuries. But what was once considered a scandalous and secretive pastime, the romance novel has now burst proudly onto the open market. In fact, romance novels account for nearly a quarter of all adult print fiction sold in the United States. And with more and more women listening to romance books, it also matters how these books sound. Hosted by Allie Martina, a professional romance novel narrator, Zipless explores how the language of romance is shaped by writers and narrators, and asks what is it about forbidden love, age gaps, love triangles, friends to lovers, and steamy sex scenes that women find so timelessly appealing. Do romance novels offer windows into the lives women want, or mirror the lives they already have? Can narration, depth of a male voice, or cadence in artistic performance affect a romantic scene? When it comes to the language of love, can the romance novel finally take words long considered shameful and flip them into words of empowerment? In interviews with bestselling romance authors including Evie Dunmore, Sara Cate, Sierra Simone, Stephanie Archer, Xio Axelrod, and more, Zipless explores how romance novels change and reflect women’s lives on and off the page. And in one-of-a-kind cameos appearances, professional actor and romance novel narrator Gideon Frost joins Allie in exploring how performance, delivery, and the language of romance can impact the hearts and minds of an audience. For more information about the show, guests, and forums to share your thoughts, go to ziplesspodcast.com Zipless is produced by Allie Martina and Jill Ruby. Listener discretion advised.2024 アート 文学史・文学批評 社会科学
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  • Ep. 11: Seeking Intimacy and Hiding from Zombies: Reading Romance with Olivia Dade

    Ep. 11: Seeking Intimacy and Hiding from Zombies: Reading Romance with Olivia Dade
    2025/07/01
    Love, laughter, and... zombies? Romance covers a wide range of genres, but what connects them all is an underlying yearning for friendship and intimacy. Author Olivia Dade joins us to talk about her new book Zomromcom, and how her main characters find love through joy, vulnerability, challenge, and yes, running from zombies. --- In this episode of Zipless, Allie Martina dives deep into what truly makes someone sexy—and spoiler alert: it’s not six-pack abs or a perfect pout. Host Allie opens with a provocative reading from Erica Jong’s essay “What Is Sex Appeal?”, from her book What Do Women Want, exploring how true eroticism lives far beyond perfect bodies. She reflects on the mystery, yearning, and subtle gestures that ignite real desire. From there, things get intimate and a bit sarcastic as voice actor Gideon Frost joins Allie for a reading from Olivia Dade’s upcoming romcom, Zomromcom. Think zombie attacks, soggy coveralls, macramé underwear, and a hero determined to keep a fiercely independent love interest warm and dry—a swoon-worthy mix of humor and vulnerability. The heart of this episode is Allie’s interview with bestselling author Olivia Dade. They talk about why romcoms became lifelines during COVID, how readers crave both light stories and darker, angstier reads, and how Olivia’s personal journey with isolation, perfectionism, and depression shapes her books. One of the most moving moments arrives as Olivia shares how her own struggles with depression inspired a deeply intimate bath scene in At First Spite. It’s a reminder that sometimes the most erotic, vulnerable moments have nothing to do with sex—and everything to do with being cared for when you feel most broken. Olivia discusses writing Zomromcom as a joyful pivot—a chance to lean into laughter while still weaving in themes of connection, heroism, and love. And she talks about her unwavering commitment to writing fat heroines and heroes who get the full romance treatment: lust, longing, and happily-ever-afters. “Romance isn’t just sex—it’s about being known. And knowing someone else deeply—that’s love.” — Olivia Dade Whether you’re here for zombies, burritos used as weapons, or deep discussions about body positivity, this episode is one not to miss. — Episode Highlights: - Why true sex appeal lives in mystery and imagination - How vulnerability creates intimacy deeper than sex - Olivia Dade’s personal inspirations behind her most poignant scenes - Writing humor as a balm for hard times - Body diversity in romance and why it matters - A fun reading from Zomromcom that’s as spicy as it is sweet Books Mentioned on Audio: Zomromcom (preorder)— Olivia Dade (out August 5th) Spoiler Alert — Olivia Dade Shipwrecked — Olivia Dade At First Spite — Olivia Dade Books Mentioned in Paperback: Zomromcom (preorder)— Olivia Dade (out August 5th) Spoiler Alert — Olivia Dade Shipwrecked — Olivia Dade At First Spite — Olivia Dade What Do Women Want? — Erica Jong Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction and Reading from Erica Jong’s essay, “What is Sex Appeal” 02:38 – Defining Real Sex Appeal 04:16 – Themes of Today’s Episode 10:18 – Interview with Olivia Dade 27:33 – Switching to Joyful Writing 28:43 – Leaning into Humor 29:12 – Writing with a Friend 30:18 – Reading a Scene from Zomromcom 37:12 – Creating Vivid Worlds 40:47 – Body Positive Representation in Romance 47:06 – Reader’s Perspective on Plus-Size Romance 49:20 – Closing Remarks and Credits Listen wherever you get your podcasts! Connect with Zipless on Instagram @ziplesspodcast. Visit ZiplessPodcast.com for more info. About Olivia Dade: Olivia Dade is the bestselling author of romantic comedies including Spoiler Alert, Shipwrecked, At First Spite, and the upcoming Zomromcom. Known for her witty dialogue, heartfelt storytelling, and commitment to body-positive representation, Olivia writes love stories where every character—no matter their size—is worthy of desire and a happily-ever-after. Connect with Olivia Dade: Website: https://oliviadade.comInstagram: @oliviadadeX: @OliviaWritesBooks: Olivia Dade on Amazon *Show notes created by Descript*
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    51 分
  • Ep. 10: Dream On: Exploring Sapphic Romance with Ashley Herring Blake

    Ep. 10: Dream On: Exploring Sapphic Romance with Ashley Herring Blake
    2025/06/10

    Love is love. But sometimes your first love makes your heart beat fastest. Ashley Herring Blake joins us to talk about her latest book Dream On, Ramona Riley; first dates, first kisses, and how the most romantic stories are born when lovers are true to themselves.
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    46 分
  • Ep. 9: Power and Passion: Romantasy with LJ Andrews

    Ep. 9: Power and Passion: Romantasy with LJ Andrews
    2025/04/29

    Whether it's through words or wands, falling in love and sharing the burdens of life with someone you love and trust is a power we all wish to possess. Romantasy author LJ Andrews joins us to talk about how the fight for romance - spoken or otherwise - is always magic.
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    39 分

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