Confessions of a Closet Romantic

About Confessions of a Closet Romantic

Welcome to Confessions of a Closet Romantic, a sweet and sexy show highlighting the smartest, most engaging romantic stories on the big and small screen — sometimes books— that share a common takeaway. I'm a writer, former film student and book reviewer who has loved romance forever — those hopeful, heartwarming and dramatic stories about sex, romance, connection and love. I've always felt shamed for loving this genre, but not anymore! Every two weeks, I'll be your ridiculously enthusiastic, gushing, affectionate companion as we explore a diverse range of sexy, compelling love stories. Romance lovers, never feel shame, and never watch alone! Join me!

Publisher

Poppy

Category

arts · tv & film · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Sept 2020

Latest episode

22 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

140 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Oct 2026

   Sexy Vampires, Sea Hags, and ZomRomComs: Only Lovers Left Alive/Widow's Bay/Shaun of the Dead

   Send us Fan Mail In Halloween season, I like my frights and scares with a cozy dose of relationship drama and romance, plus a bit of breathing space for pondering, or a belly laugh. These movies and shows are full of atmosphere and creepy vibes, sometimes humor and often a bit of sexiness and romance, for that perfect scary blend. CW: plenty of cussing and described gore (Thanks to www.FesliyanStudios.com for the spooky intro/outro music) https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com The...

2. 

   12 Sept 2026

   The Romance of Kindness

   Send us Fan Mail To honor the late Dolly Parton and her embodiment of kindness and authenticity, I'm revisiting some favorite actresses and favorite performances in some favorite romcoms. I think all of these women have something in common with Dolly: they pick roles where they can be real, and show intelligence, warmth, vulnerability and kindness. Those are the qualities I most admire in others and it's the reason why I enjoy their performances so much. https://www.confessionsofaclosetromant...

3. 

   22 Jul 2026

   The Romance of Ride or Die

   Send us Fan Mail Deep loyalty, love, and devotion – even beyond reason – is a familiar romance trope. But right now I'm loving this trope applied to female friendships and relationships in action-packed stories about fearless women in dangerous jobs or pinned down by bad choices. Brave and sometimes foolish, they're backed by a ride-or-die chum who knows where the bodies are buried and where to get the best diner pancakes at 3 AM. And most importantly, how to be there for someone who's import...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

60

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

81

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