Unwrap Romance

31 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings

Unwrap Romance, the podcast that celebrate all things holidays, romance, movies, and more! Join best-selling romance authors Naima Simone aka “the naughty” and Lacey Baker who is “the nice” as they celebrate holiday love and HEAs in all the right places. It’s always a festive mood each week, as these two unwrap the latest holiday movies and beyond with special surprise guests.

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Unwrapping A Season Loaded Like a Baked Potato

December 22, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MB

It's the season finale and the Unwrap Romance crew wraps up the holiday season with their must see lists to binge on during the break! Grab a cup of hot cocoa or eggnog and some popcorn, because it's time to unwrap some holiday movies.

Unwrapping Interns and Besties

December 14, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 124 MB

This episode is full of all the shenanigans we love about Unwrap Romance! Naima Simone and Lacey Baker along with Gary and Damon of the Real Husbands of Romance chat with special guests Ciarra Carter, Doug Rogers and Jasmine Aivaliotis ("A Christmas Intern" on Lifetime), Tatyana Ali ("The Holiday Proposal Plan" on Lifetime), Andrew Dunbar ("Merry Magic Christmas" on Lifetime), and Tiffany L. Warren (the author of "A Favorite Son Christmas" on BET). Your favorite holiday squad also catches us ...

Unwrapping All These Movies Santa Left Under The Tree This Week

December 07, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 134 MB

In this episode of Unwrap Romance, Naima Simone and Lacey Baker along with Gary and Damon of the Real Husbands of Romance talk about the latest movies with Skye Townsend & BJ Britt ("A Christmas Serenade" on OWN), Ronnie Rowe ("Christmas with a Kiss" on Hallmark Channel), Robert Christopher Riley & Laurissa Romain ("So Fly Christmas" on BET+), and "Yes, Chef! Christmas" (Luke Humphrey on Lifetime). Your favorite holiday squad also catches us up on a few more holiday movies and prep us for wha...

Unwrapping Thanksgiving with the Fam

November 23, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

In this episode of Unwrap Romance, Naima and Lacey are connect with the Real Husbands of Romance to unwrap holidays with the fam. Grab a cup of hot cocoa and some popcorn, because it's time to unwrap some holiday movies.

Unwrapping Cocktails and Cliterature

November 17, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 90.3 MB

In this NSFW episode of Unwrap Romance, Naima and Lacey connect with the Cocktails and Cliterature squad featuring Constance and Amber to unwrap a bunch of holiday movies but in the spiciest ways possible. This week's movies include Mystery on Mistletoe Lane, Christmas Angel, A World Record Christmas, A Heidelberg Holiday and Christmas Island.

Unwrapping Oh Oh No's

November 09, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 80.9 MB

In this episode of Unwrap Romance, Naima and Lacey are connect with the Real Husbands of Romance to unwrap Wesley Family Christmas. This week's movies also include My Christmas Guide, Never Been Chris'd and My Christmas Guide, plus the dynamic duo stumble on a few glitches during their holiday movie watching.

Unwrapping Joyeux

November 02, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

In this episode of Unwrap Romance, Naima and Lacey unwrap Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas movies Christmas by Design and Mystic Christmas, plus the Real Husbands of Romance break down Joyeux Noel. Grab your popcorn and tune in for the shenanigans. You're invited to share a laugh with your two favorite movie besties, Lacey and Naima, because it's time to unwrap some movies!

Unwrapping Countdown to Christmas Premiere Weekend

October 26, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

In this episode of Unwrap Romance, Naima and Lacey unwrap Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas Opening Weekend. Grab your popcorn and tune in for the shenanigans. You're invited to share a laugh with your two favorite movie besties, Lacey and Naima, because it's time to unwrap some movies!

Unwrapping Holiday Movie Wish Lists

October 13, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

In this episode of Unwrap Romance, Naima and Lacey unwrap Hallmark's 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost and the Real Husbands unwrap Hallmark's Fourth Down and Love, plus a review of the upcoming holiday movie schedule. Grab your popcorn and tune in for the shenanigans. You're invited to share a laugh with your two favorite movie besties, Lacey and Naima, because it's time to unwrap some movies!

Unwrapping Mahogany Movie's First Year

September 29, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

In this episode of Unwrap Romance, Naima and Lacey unwrap this summer's One Love Reunion event and also share their thoughts on reader and author events, including One Love Reunion. Grab your popcorn and tune in for the shenanigans. You're invited to share a laugh with your two favorite movie besties, Lacey and Naima, because it's time to unwrap some movies!

Unwrapping The Perfect Find

July 07, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

In this episode of Unwrap Romance, Naima and Lacey unwrap Netflix's The Perfect Find with the novel's author Tia Williams (author of Seven Days in June) and also share their thoughts on the upcoming movie A Royal Christmas Crush. Grab your popcorn and tune in for the shenanigans. You're invited to share a laugh with your two favorite movie besties, Lacey and Naima, because it's time to unwrap some movies!

Unwrapping the Games of Love

March 10, 2023 17:50 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

In this episode of Unwrap Romance, Naima and Lacey discuss the upcoming movie Game of Love and the Real Husbands of Romance unwrap a romance built around male bonds, The Best Man. Grab your popcorn and tune in for the shenanigans. You're invited to share a laugh with your two favorite movie besties, Lacey and Naima, because it's time to unwrap some movies!

Unwrapping Legacies

February 24, 2023 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

In this episode of Unwrap Romance, Andrea Lewis of Hallmark Movies and Mystery's movie A Nashville Legacy is joining hosts Naima and Lacey. Grab your popcorn and tune in for the shenanigans. You're invited to share a laugh with your two favorite movie besties, Lacey and Naima, because it's time to unwrap some movies!

Unwrapping You People

February 10, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

Naima and Lacey are joined by Gary and Damon aka "The Real Husbands of Romance" in a discussion about the movie You People on today's episode. Did it check all the romance boxes? Listen and find out! Grab your popcorn and tune in for the shenanigans. You're invited to share a laugh with your two favorite movie besties, Lacey and Naima, because it's time to unwrap some movies!

Unwrapping Whose Show Is This Anyway?

September 16, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

The Real Husbands of Romance are trying to take over Unwrap Romance and moving hosts Lacey and Naima to the guest seats! Join our besties in our heads Naima and Lacey as they unwrap Hallmark's Mahogany movie To Her, With Love on today's episode with the help of their husbands. Grab your popcorn and tune in for the shenanigans. You're invited to share a laugh with your two favorite movie besties, Lacey and Naima, because it's time to unwrap some movies!

Unwrap Romance Sneak Peek Ahead

September 09, 2022 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.49 MB

Unwrapping Bridgerton with the Real Husbands of Romance

September 02, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 76.3 MB

The hosts of Unwrap Romance Lacey and Naima are back and with special guests - the Real Husbands of Romance! Join the husbands as they help our best friends in our heads unwrap season two of Bridgerton plus Lacey and Naima review Hallmark's Mahogany movie Unthinkably Good Things on today's episode. Grab your popcorn and tune in for the shenanigans. You're invited to share a laugh with your two favorite movie besties, Lacey and Naima, because it's time to unwrap some movies!

Unwrapping Summer Vacation

August 26, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

The hosts of Unwrap Romance Lacey and Naima are back! Today, they unwrap how they spent their summer vacation and offering a sneak peek into Hallmark's Mahogany movies, including Unthinkably Good Things. Grab your popcorn and tune in for the shenanigans. You're invited to share a laugh with your two favorite movie besties, Lacey and Naima, because it's time to unwrap some movies!

Unwrapping Insta-Love... Insta-Lust... Insta-Whoa!

February 24, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

Welcome to a midseason drop in of Unwrap Romance with Lacey and Naima. Today, they unwrap insta-love vs. insta-lust and romantic sequels, including Hallmark Channel's Wedding Veil trilogy. Grab your popcorn and tune in for the shenanigans. You're invited to share a laugh with your two favorite movie besties, Lacey and Naima, because it's time to unwrap the fun in holiday movies!

Unwrapping Love and Sports with The Real Husbands of Romance

February 10, 2022 15:30 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

We're back with a new season of Unwrap Romance! Lacey and Naima return to unwrap classic sports romance movies just in time for Valentine's Day and one of the biggest sports weekends of the year. Lacey and Naima are not alone. Today, they're joined by special guests The Real Husbands of Romance, Damon & Gary (as in THEIR husbands!) Grab your popcorn and tune in for the shenanigans. You're invited to share a laugh with your two favorite movie besties, Lacey and Naima, because it's time to unw...

Unwrapping Christmas

December 23, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MB

It's our last episode of the year! We're celebrating our season finale by packing the studio with a bunch of special guests. Lacey and Naima are unwrapping a twist on a holiday classic with Tracey Baker-Simmons and Jennifer Insogna (the producers of Hallmark's Sugar Plum Twist). The unwrap duo is also joined by Writing Around the Christmas Tree's Krystal Joy Brown (Hamilton, The Equalizer & Power Book III: Raising Kanan) and Curtis Hamilton (Insecure & Kings of Napa). Writing Around the Chris...

Unwrapping the Naughty with Sherelle Green

December 16, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

Hide the kids and Lacey get ready to clutch your pearls! Unwrap Romance is bringing a partner for Naima's Team Naughty with special guest, author Sherelle Green on today's episode. It's time to kick back, get comfortable and share a laugh with your two favorite movie besties, Lacey and Naima. Get ready - it's time to unwrap the fun in holiday movies!

Unwrapping Ryan and Annie and Aaron, Oh My!

December 09, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

It's a Wonderful Lifetime with Team Unwrap Romance! Join hosts Naima Simone and Lacey Baker as they chat with Aaron O'Connell ("People Presents: Blending Christmas" December 12 at 8pm/7c), Annie Clark ("Ghosts of Christmas Past" December 14 at 8pm / 7c) and Ryan McPartlin ("The Holiday Fix Up" December 11 at 8pm / 7c). It's time to share a laugh and kick back with your podcast besties and unwrap the joy in holiday movies!

Unwrapping Reunion Magic with Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman and Brian Herzlinger

December 02, 2021 14:30 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB

We're all in this episode together! Our two favorite movie besties Lacey and Naima have not one... not two... but three guests from Lifetime's A Christmas Dance Reunion. Join Unwrap Romance as they dive into Corbin Bleu and Monique Coleman's newest movie, A Christmas Dance Reunion (airing Friday, December 3 at 8 p/7 c on Lifetime) with both actors and director Brian Herzlinger. As always, come share a laugh and kick back with your podcast besties, because it's time to unwrap the joy in holi...

Unwrapping a Liddle Holiday Fun with Bresha Webb & Elaine Swann

November 25, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 52 MB

Grab your plate and kick up your feet! We're unwrapping new holiday movies and chatting with special guests Elaine Swann and Bresha Webb (Run the World). Today we have lifestyle and etiquette coach Elaine Swann here to help you navigate the sticky situations around the holidays. Also joining us is Merry Liddle Christmas Baby's Bresha Webb here to catch us up on the Liddles. (Merry Liddle Christmas Baby airs Saturday, November 27 at 8 p/7 c on Lifetime) As always, come share a laugh with yo...

Unwrapping Holiday Deliciousness

November 18, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

Today's Guests: Darnell "Superchef" Ferguson and Gina Neely Watch: The Big Holiday Food Fight on OWN, Tuesdays at 8/7 C It's 'knives out' (but in a good way) when "The Big Holiday Food Fight" makes its debut on OWN this November. Hosted by Kym Whitley, this exciting holiday-themed cooking competition series from SallyAnn Salsano and 495 Productions ("Peace of Mind with Taraji," "The Real," "Jersey Shore" "Martha and Snoop's Potluck Party Challenge") celebrates the holidays with traditions,...

Unwrapping Romance with Adriana Herrera

November 11, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

Today's Guest: Buy: Just for the Holidays Adriana Herrera Adriana was born and raised in the Caribbean, but for the last fifteen years has let her job (and her spouse) take her all over the world. She loves writing stories about people who look and sound like her people, getting unapologetic happy endings. Her Dreamersseries has received starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly and Booklist and has been featured in The TODAY Show on NBC, Entertainment Weekly, OPRAH Magazine, NPR, Library Jo...

Unwrapping the Emotions

November 04, 2021 15:27 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

In this episode, hosts Lacey Baker and Naima Simone unwrap the latest Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas and Miracles of Christmas holiday releases. Come share a laugh with your favorite movie besties then grab the tissues. Get ready - it's time to unwrap the emotions in holiday movies!