Claimed by... TBD (Free Version)
By: Becky Feldman
Language: en
Categories: Fiction, Comedy
Sharon Manovich is a cynical romance podcaster whose ultimate fantasy is to be abducted by sexy aliens and taken to a far-off planet. But when this exact scenario DOES happen, Sharon’s experience is NOTHING like her steamy novels. With zero survival skills and always having an emotional crisis, Sharon does the only thing she CAN do – host a romance novel podcast.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/claimed-by-tbd-free-version--6727748/support.
Episodes
Chapter Seven: Monster Romance
Jan 10, 2026After being marooned on an uninhabited planet for a year, Sharon recaps the most important and high-stakes decision she ever had to make in the universe…
Should she read or should she NOT read monster erotica where the monster has a snout?
What if it makes her attracted to dogs?
And maybe she also offers some insight into another pressing mystery…
HOW IS SHE STILL ALIVE?!
Written and Performed by Becky Feldman
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Chapter Six: HEA
Sep 02, 2025Did Sharon’s happily ever after happen already but she just missed it? In the season 1 finale of “Claimed By… TBD”, Sharon finally realizes she can have it all… as long as “it all” means babysitting and an existential dilemma.
Written and Performed by Becky Feldman
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Chapter Five: Grumpy / Sunshine
Sep 02, 2025Sharon Manovich is in a great mood and nothing can get her spirits down. Not even a true miracle that happens to eat away at her false sense of confidence.
Written and Performed by Becky Feldman
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Chapter Four: Fake Relationships
Sep 02, 2025Sometimes it’s okay to lie. Or IS IT? Sharon is annoyed that she’s feeling a little guilty about lying. So clearly she needs to talk about a romance trope where LYING takes CENTER STAGE!
Written and Performed by Becky Feldman
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Chapter Three: Enemies to Lovers
Sep 02, 2025A lot is happening with Sharon right now. Just give her space to talk about the enemies-to-lovers trope.
Written and Performed by Becky Feldman
SYNOPSIS: Sharon absolutely cannot stand Gress the Mighty for accusing her of lying. It could be because he’s 100 percent correct that she’s lying… or maybe they’re in LOVE WITH EACH OTHER?! In today’s episode, Sharon attempts to work out some complicated feelings as she explores the romance trope of enemies to lovers.
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Chapter Two: Fated Mates
Sep 02, 2025After almost decimating an alien race and changing the course of everyone else’s lives, Sharon has earned the privilege of opining about the fated mates trope in romance novels.
Written and Performed by Becky Feldman
Books Mentioned:
Immortals After Dark by Kressly Cole A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasThe Empyrean by Rebecca YarrosOff-Campus (specifically The Deal) by Elle KennedySound effects via FreeSound.org from Creators:
Moulaythamifreekit
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Chapter One: Alien Romance… or Just Romance
Sep 02, 2025Sharon Manovich may have been abducted by aliens and marooned on a far-off planet, but that doesn’t mean she can’t continue on with her podcast! She may not have any listeners and she may not stay on topic this episode, but at least she’s able to share her bonkers experience!
Written and Performed by Becky Feldman
Sound effects via freesound.org, provided by creators:
Jandre160108JakLocke Taure
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Prologue: All About Alien Romance
Sep 02, 2025Miserable romance reader Sharon Manovich has just been kicked out of her book club. Luckily, that’s not the worst thing that happens to her today.
Written and Performed by Becky Feldman
Books Discussed:
The Naomi Watts menopause book (a.k.a. Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I’d Known About Menopause) by Naomi Watts A Vindication on the Rights of Women by Mary Wollstonecraft Stolen by Starlight by Sara Ivy Hill The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir Devi’s Distraction by Ruby Dixon The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan
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