Dive into Romantasy with Nicole from Fantasy Fangirls

Welcome to That Nerd Thing where we uncover the magical impact that fandoms have on our lives! In this episode, Morgan, a psychologist by trade, and a nerd at her core, speaks with Nicole from the renowned podcast, ⁠Fantasy Fangirls⁠!  Nicole and Morgan discuss their shared passion for romantasy (romantic fantasy) literature, particularly the Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros, and its transformative effect on their lives. This episode celebrates the profound sense of community among fans and book lovers. They also discuss some behind-the-scenes insights into Fantasy Fangirls’ success, the importance of fandoms, the positive impact of nerdom on their identities, and so much more! 00:18 Introduction and Welcome 00:40 Meeting the Guest: Nicole from Fantasy Fangirls 02:21 Exploring Nicole's Nerdy Identity 10:55 Nicole's Journey into the Fandom 15:51 The Impact of Fantasy Fangirls 21:00 The Power of Fandoms and Community 26:36 Analyzing the Romantasy Fandom 28:46 The Magic of Midnight Release Parties 32:45 The Joy of Theorizing in Fandom 34:35 How Fandoms Change Lives 35:54 Nicole’s Suggested Reading Order in the Maas-verse 41:31 The Impact of Romantasy on Personal Relationships 47:14 Power of Exploring Ideas 49:48 Geeky Recommendations Follow Fantasy Fangirls on Instagram and TikTok! @fantasyfangirlspod Mentioned in the show:  https://bookclubs.com/ https://www.everand.com/ Follow That Nerd Thing at: TikTok: @thatnerdthingpod Instagram: @thatnerdthingpod YouTube: @thatnerdthingpod Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to share this podcast with your nerdy friends!