Lower Your Volume

Ready for another LJ Shen special? This week, Madison and Nicole dive into The Kiss Thief featuring one of their favorite Alpha-Holes, Wolfe Keaton. What's better than a broken, dark-haired, blue-eyed alpha-hole? One that is based on Henry Cavill of course! The gals also prepare for LJ Shen's new release, The Villain, discussing their excitement for the next installment in the Boston Bel...

In this episode of Lower Your Volume the gals change it up and decide to go full conspiracy theorist! Madison and Nicole dive back into the world of From Blood and Ash to talk about all of the theories they have for the next book, A Crown of Gilded Bones. There will be discussion of teasers that have been released by JLA in the From Blood and Ash Spoiler group so it is recommended that you don&apo...

Nicole and Madison discuss the stunning sequel to From Blood and Ash, Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L Armentrout. This episode is full of euphemisms, screaming laughter, plenty of tik tok references and much much more. Join as the gals dive back into the world of Poppy and Casteel, and fall head over heels for this book! Books Covered On This Episode: Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer...

Nicole and Madison discuss the smash-hit romance From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout on this week's episode. The gals talk about how Hawke Flynn is the epitome of the perfect book boyfriend, a true combination of an SJM boy and an LJ Shen boy.  In true  LYV fashion, the gals talk about TikToks, laugh about Madison's Scottish accent in addition to the stunning world-building and...

This week the gals dive back into some Greek mythology with A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair. Once again, Madison and Nicole gush over another portrayl of the mighty Hades, God of the Dead and King of the Underworld. Things get a bit interesting when Nicole also brings up the companion novel to A Touch of Darkness called a A Game of Fate which is written from Hades's POV. Books Cover...

On this weeks episode Madison covers the infamous new vampire book Crave, and Nicole returns to the world of pirates with Daughter of the Siren Queen. The gals talk about twilight, good writing vs bad, ridiculous tropes and pull a lot of "debby ryans". Books Covered On This Episode: Crave by Tracy Wolff Daughter of the Siren King by Tricia Levenseller Follow us on Twitter at @LowerPod an...

The gals are back with another LJ Shen special! On this weeks episode Madison and Nicole talk about body representation in romance, the defense of Nesta Archeron as a character, and many more things. Plus the number 7 comes out a staggering number of times. As always the LJ episodes are especially steamy but we wouldn't have it any other way! Books Covered On This Episode: Playing with Fire b...

Happy Halloween! On the show's first Halloween special episode, the gals discuss the recently released Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco and finish off the episode with a Hocus Pocus inspired book, the Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw.  They gals also discuss the beautiful Chase Matteson (the cover model for The Hunter), why Nicole truly hates the movie Hocus Pocus, reasons why men with da...

We're finishing off the Spooky season with another special witchy episode. The gals start off discussing Nicole's guest list for the wedding they are definitely not planning yet. The gals also play a hilarious game called Which Fucking Women's Novel Am I Talking About? Get ready as Madison and Nicole bring out the big guns with some Blair Witch Project Vibes Books Covered On This Ep...

It's a double whammy on this weeks episode of LYV. The gals start off with some words about the book community then dive right into their witchy spooky reads for week 4 of spooky month. There will be love and it will be lost. Get ready as Madison and Nicole ponder how two books from the same series by the same author be SO different. Books Covered On This Episode: Practical Magic by Alice Hof...

On this weeks episode of LYV that ladies dive into the world of queer witches with two shockingly similar books, there were be betrayals, love, and so much more. The gals also talk extensively about Madison's lack of love life including a meet cute, a boy on a bridge and her weird childhood involving ducks.  Books Covered On This Episode: These Witches Don't Burn by Isabel Sterling Witch...

Another crazy re-recorded episode of the podcast for Madison and Nicole this week. This week's episode features a ton of laughs, TikTok references, rantings about books, and of course a Stefan reference!  Books Covered On This Episode: The Damned by Renée Ahdieh The Coldest Girl In Cold Town by Holly Black Follow us on Twitter at @LowerPod and on Instagram at @loweryourvolumepod, and now on T...

This week on the girls RANT! And we mean rant hard, so listeners be warned. This week we finally complete episode 30, but things are a bit different. Instead of discussing the plot of Blood & Honey, Nicole and Madison discuss some of the cricitism surrounding the book.  Books Covered On This Episode: Blood & Honey by Shelby Mahurin Follow us on Twitter at @LowerPod and on Instagram at @low...

Madison and Nicole kickoff October in the best way possible; spooky things and murder. With two jammed pack books full of ghost, ghouls, and things that go bump in the night, the gals chat about murders, insanely strong female protagonistics, sexy male love-interests (per-usual), and some insane plot heavy narratives! Books Covered On This Episode: Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo The Beautiful by Ren...

This week, we're a bit late with uploading due to some technical difficulties! But don't worry we still have an awesome episode for you, were Madison and Nicole discuss feminine hygine products, women's literature and the subject of romance literature in general, as well as dish out all the tea one of Madison's favorite reads of the year. In the words of Stefan from SNL, this e...

This week, Nicole and Madison discuss Twilight and the kinkiness of all of the couples from the series. And the gals talk about some hinden gem books that will both leave you reaching for the sequel. Books Covered On This Episode: Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller Follow us on Twitter at @LowerPod and on Instagram at @loweryourvolumepod, and now on TikTok...

This week, Nicole and Madison start with British accents and end with a far off land across an ocean. Nicole gets hit in the eye by a fly, the book boys are beyond compare and of course, the iced coffee is flowing. Follow along as the gals talk about two amazing adventure books! Books Covered On This Episode: Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas To Kill A Kingdom by Alexandra Christo Follow us on Twitter...

This is a very unique episode for Lower Your Volume, as we had some technical difficulties. EEK! On this two part episode, Madison and Nicole chat about Madison's aggressive tendecies as a child as well as her old school pictures. This episode only features Madison's book, A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer. Be on the look out for a special episode dropping soon including Nico...

This week, Nicole and Madison dive deep into their sorority past and have a deep discussion about what Greek Life means in the modern age. The girls also return to the world of Celena Sardothien. Feminism is a theme this week so gals and guys get ready for an episode chock full of girl power. Also: President Peter Books Covered On This Episode: Frat Girl by Kiley Roache Crown of Midnight by Sarah...

This week, Nicole and Madison talk about two slow burn romances. One the perfect summer read in a tiny little beach town. The other a Sherlock Holmes retelling. Plus this week features a very special guest, our furry friend Jake the dog! Books Covered On This Episode: A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen Follow us on Twitter at @LowerPod and on Instagram at...

On this week's episode, Madison and Nicole jump back into the world of Faerie and Elfhame for The Queen of Nothing, the final book in Holly Black's Cruel Prince Trilogy. Let's be honest this week is all Nicole and Madison squealing about how much they love Cardan, moments with Jude, being a bad bitch and showing their true colors as massive enemies to lovers fans. Books covered on t...

On this week's episode, Madison and Nicole jump back into the world of Faerie and Elfhame for Wicked King, the sequel to Holly Black's Cruel Prince. The gals also throw out a ton of their best references from past episodes including some special musical numbers such as Memory from Cats and Poor Fool He Make's Me Laugh from Phantom of the Opera. Books covered on this episode: The Wic...

On this week's episode, Madison and Nicole cover the first book in one of their series! They're back on the fae train and this time it's enemies to lovers. The gals also discussion lotion spatulas, how they AREN'T furries, Madison's ability to promote the podcast to the men who ghost her, and much much more! Books covered on this episode: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black Fo...

Something Gnar this way comes! This episode is a very High Fantasy one including a riveting discussion about Disney princes, Henleys, Nicole's Z fetish and over of course her inability to tell directions. This week Madison finally covers the sequel to Onyx & Ivory, Shadow & Flame by Mindee Arnett, and Nicole jumps right back in to the world of Sarah J Maas with Throne of Glass. Books...

On this week's episode of Lower Your Volume, Madison and Nicole discuss their undying love for LJ Shen books and take a look at her latest release, The Hunter. Learn all about what gets the gals going and just how much they can fall in love with a fictional boy.  Books Covered on this episode: The Hunter by LJ Shen Follow us on Twitter at @LowerPod and on Instagram at @loweryourvolumepod, and...