Zipless

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...

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Recent episodes

  • Ep. 22: Lacing Up with Lana FergusonSep 1, 2026 · 28 min
  • Ep. 21: Pop Stars, Professors, and Passion with Rachel Lynn SolomonAug 4, 2026 · 31 min
  • Ep. 20: Wood Chippers, Vigilantes & Smoking-Hot Murderers with Brynne WeaverJun 2, 2026 · 30 min
  • Ep. 19: When the 'Wrong' Love Story becomes the *Right* Love Story: Sapphic Regency Romance with Emma AlbanMay 5, 2026 · 33 min
  • Ep. 18: The Dangers of Desire: Scarlett St. Clair on Lilith, Vampires, and Fantasy RomanceApr 7, 2026 · 37 min
  • Ep. 17: "A Little Buzzed: Exploring Self-Love with Alys MurrayMar 3, 2026 · 35 min
  • Our Valentine to YouFeb 14, 2026 · 7 min
  • Ep. 16: Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone are the Queens of Christmas SpiceDec 2, 2025 · 52 min
  • Ep. 15: Rock Star Romance with Kate GoldenNov 4, 2025 · 46 min
  • Ep. 14: Latine Love and Rebellion with Liana De La RosaOct 7, 2025 · 35 min

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