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...
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Episode List

Our Valentine to You

Feb 14th, 2026 8:00 AM

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

Dec 2nd, 2025 8:00 AM

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 writing sessions, spicy love in Christmas Notch, and their upcoming release Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl. (Oh, and pie. Lots and lots of pie.) 

Ep. 15: Rock Star Romance with Kate Golden

Nov 4th, 2025 8:00 AM

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 rock star romance and the beauty of falling in love on and off the stage.

Ep. 14: Latine Love and Rebellion with Liana De La Rosa

Oct 7th, 2025 12:26 PM

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 joins us to talk about how culture, intention, and a little flirtation can shape love and connection.

Zipless Nominated for a Signal Award!

Oct 6th, 2025 10:21 PM

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: Search Zipless. Cast your vote. Confirm by email. Or you can also click on this link to go directly to our category to vote:  https://tr.ee/VoteForZipless   Thank you for supporting our little indie podcast that could.   Follow @ziplesspodcast for book recs, author news, and giveaways, or visit ziplesspodcast.com.

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