Euphemisms
Introducing Euphemisms: the totally normal, definitely not weird, brother-sister romance novel book club podcast! Hang out with us as we explore the uneven terrain of the romance genre, discussing the tropes and dissecting the euphemisms, all with a drink in hand.
Episodes

Aug 5, 2025
Aug 5, 2025
1 hr 24 min
Eric and Natalie are back on their Regency romance bullsh*t. It's Eric's first London season, but they also get around to discussing donkey racing, found families, and the siren song of ratafia.

Jul 8, 2025
Jul 8, 2025
1 hr 31 min
It's paranormal month on Euphemisms! Eric and Natalie welcome special guest Mary and then discuss wolf anatomy, the spelling of Vampyre, and whether paranormal romance is kink adjacent.

Jun 3, 2025
Jun 3, 2025
1 hr 37 min
It's queer sports romance month on Euphemisms! Eric and Natalie discuss soccer minutiae, queer perspectives on the female body, and the miscommunication trope.

May 6, 2025
May 6, 2025
1 hr 42 min
It's another cowboy romance month on Euphemisms! Eric and Natalie (and special guest Lianna!) discuss what exactly barrel racing is, denim shorts, and a return to frottage.

Apr 1, 2025
Apr 1, 2025
1 hr 29 min
It's classics month on Euphemisms and we read D.H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterly's Lover! Eric and Natalie discuss the bruise of war, some new euphemisms, and questionable uses for flowers.

Mar 4, 2025
Mar 4, 2025
1 hr 30 min
It's romantic thriller month on Euphemisms and hoo boy, we read Verity by Colleen Hoover. Eric and Natalie discuss the dental implications of biting headboards, misogynistic tropes, and mindblowing dialogue.

Feb 4, 2025
Feb 4, 2025
1 hr 30 min
It's queer romance month on Euphemisms, and if you can stand to listen to two cis white people discuss such a thing, Eric and Natalie also talk about workspace rearrangement, emotional labor, and some pretty tasty sounding recipes as they cover TJ Alexander's Chef's Kiss.

Jan 7, 2025
Jan 7, 2025
1 hr 23 min
Kicking off 2025 with a contemporary romance--Emily Henry's Funny Story! Eric and Natalie discuss MMC archetypes, whether nachos can be considered a sexy food, and Natalie once again fails to take a shot.

Dec 3, 2024
Dec 3, 2024
1 hr 32 min
It's Christmas month on Euphemisms and WHAT THE HELL. Eric and Natalie discuss whether or not it will be a White Christmas, the reappearance of their least favorite trope, and insta-love alpha saps.

Nov 5, 2024
Nov 5, 2024
1 hr 25 min
It's cowboy romance month on Euphemisms! Eric and Natalie discuss lactose intolerance, sexy Icy Hot application, and mommy issues (for a change).







