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Ep. 17: "A Little Buzzed: Exploring Self-Love with Alys Murray
With toys, boys, me-time, and a few extra batteries, Alys Murray joins us to talk about her latest rom-com A Little Buzzed and to celebrate love in all forms.
Our Valentine to You
In this special episode Allie and Gideon narrate an original meet-cute to life written by Kate Cole as a love letter to romance lovers and listeners everywhere. Happy Valentine's Day! xoxo Zipless
Ep. 16: Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone are the Queens of Christmas Spice
Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone are best friends who realllly know how to celebrate Christmas - and each other. Writing partners for over a decade, Julie and Sierra join us to talk about late night…
Ep. 15: Rock Star Romance with Kate Golden
Slow burn? Smooth voice? Stealing flirty glances in front of a crowd of thousands? Yes, please! And then I'll take an encore. Kate Golden, author of If Not For My Baby, joins us to talk about her new…
Ep. 14: Latine Love and Rebellion with Liana De La Rosa
In her Luna Sisters series, USA Today bestselling author Liana De La Rosa turns Victorian England on its head infusing it with Mexican history and fierce women who rewrite the rules of love. Liana…
Zipless Nominated for a Signal Award!
Help Zipless win a Signal Award! We're finalists in the Conversation Starter category and up for the Listener's Choice Award. Vote by the EOD on Wednedsay, October 8, 2025 at vote.signalaward.com:…
Ep. 13: The Hunting Wives: One-on-One with Author May Cobb
Netflix's summer blockbuster series The Hunting Wives has captivated audiences on screen but its roots are on the page. May Cobb, bestselling author of sultry suspense novels including The Hunting…
Ep. 12: Cracking the Code of Romance Novels with Jayne Ann Krentz
"The language of romance has a code." Jayne Ann Krentz, who also writes under the pseudonyms Jayne Castle and Amanda Quick, has written over a hundred romance novels - more than 50 of which have been…
Ep. 11: Seeking Intimacy and Hiding from Zombies: Reading Romance with Olivia Dade
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…
Ep. 10: Dream On: Exploring Sapphic Romance with Ashley Herring Blake
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…
Ep. 9: Power and Passion: Romantasy with LJ Andrews
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…
Ep. 8: Fantasy vs Reality? Finding Balance with Xio Axelrod
A great romance novel knows how to deliver the fantasy of a perfect relationship and the reality of one. Author Xio Axlerod joins us to talk about how she balances dreamy boyfriends with the gritty…
Ep. 7: Wanted: Tall, Dark, and Handsome
If the saying "love is blind" is true, then why are most of the men in romance novels hot, ripped, and over 6 feet tall? Allie and fellow romance novel narrator (and Zipless male-voice-in-residence)…
Ep. 6: Fears and Tears: Crafting Dark Survivor Romance with Jennifer Hartmann and Chelley St Clair
Dark themed romances can take readers through some pretty hairy situations, but the scariest scenes involve affairs of the heart. Authors Jennifer Hartmann and Chelley St Clair, two experts at…
Ep. 5: Zipless Live! at The Ripped Bodice in Brooklyn, NY
Whether we're getting cozy with a paperback or escaping with an audiobook, we love all types of romance novels. In our first interview in front of a live audience, Allie and fellow romance novel…
Coming Soon: Zipless Live at The Ripped Bodice in Brooklyn, NY
Want Zipless in person? We're recording our show live at The Ripped Bodice in Brooklyn, NY on Friday, Feb. 28 at 7:00pm. Guests include romance novel narrators Gideon Frost, Samantha Brentmoor, and…
Ep. 4: Bad Boys and Book Boyfriends with Stephanie Archer
Grumpy hot shots? Charming playboys? Lovable cinnamon rolls? Book boyfriends come in all shapes and sizes, and discovering the traits we like in our leading characters may help us find out which ones…
Ep. 3: Fantasies and F-bombs: Breaking the Rules with Sierra Simone
Readers may not be ready to blurt out their fantasies in public, but they're obviously eating this stuff up in private. Why do romantic fantasies feel so right and the way we talk about them feel so…
Ep. 2: Dirty Words and Daring Women: Exploring Historical Romance with Evie Dunmore
The language of love is forever changing, but a constant theme throughout time has been the use of sexualized words to label women, shame them, and take away their power. Modern romance novels are…
Ep. 1: Strong, Sexy, and ... Submissive? An interview with Sara Cate
From pillow talk to praise kinks, romance novels have the power to uncover women's deepest desires and bring them to life in the pages of a book. Allie Martina explores the stories and sounds of…
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