Matthew Mulrey, David Joseph and Phoebe Mulrey

Paperback Bromance

Comedy EN ↓ 55 episodes

A Podcast where two burly bearded men read classic and modern romance novels and give in depth reviews…..but here’s the catch, the books are only second hand novels, and they have to drink boxed wine (aka smut juice)…. Now for the final kick in the nuts, one of them hasn’t read the book… Listen as Matt-splains the book, David gives an honest review (since, let’s be honest, he’s the only one reading and probably more than low key loves it) and Phoebe (the slightly squeaky sidekick) is only allowed to read the “spicy” segments while she introduces her lady perspective during “Phoebe reads the St...

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Matthew Mulrey, David Joseph and Phoebe Mulrey

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Comedy

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

That Little Town Street 07.07.2026

This week we review That Little Town Street by our Friend Stacy Elizabeth. A small town Romance of love and loss. We have a lovable dog, great craft been and of course David develops multiple crushes, First our female main character and then our Male main character who he dubs "America's Boyfriend" Tune in to find out where things go

Opposite Sides 30.06.2026

This week we finish off Pride Month with our review of Opposite Sides by Aspen Knight. A trans love story meets courtroom drama. Picture Law and Order with a Trans attorney who falls in love with a victim advocate who is open to everything, They risk their jobs as they push their limits while we push the limits of this podcast.

In Every Port 23.06.2026

We continue Pride Month this week with In Every Port by Karin Kallmaker. A story of self discovery during the Harvey Milk era following a traveling motivational speaker named Jessica who has a girl "In Every Port". Join us as we find out where she ends up.

Behind the Scenes: Weddings 18.06.2026

In honor of all of our wedding anniversaries his week we have a behind the scenes episode where we spill some, perhaps too much information about both of our weddings. Happy 20th Anniversary to David and Karla and happy 1 year Anniversary to Matt and Phoebe. Matt is still alive for now so we're calling it a win.

Punk and Zen 16.06.2026

This week we review Punk and Zen by JD Glass, the sequel to Punk Like Me as we continue celebrating Pride Month. We rejoin our character Nina on her journey filled with angst, sex, love and rock. Did we mention sex? There's a lot of that.

Punk Like Me 09.06.2026

This week we continue Pride Month as we review Punk Like Me by JD Glass. A coming of age story of self discovery, resiliency and of course punk rock. Join us next week as we continue on with the sequel

Honey Girl 02.06.2026

This week we kick off Pride Month with Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers. A novel about a young professional who finds herself married to another woman after a champagne and vodka infused night in Las Vegas. What happens next is a beautiful love story that envelopes Matt, David and Phoebe.

Texas Heat 26.05.2026

This week we go back to Texas for Texas Heat by Barbara McCauley. We discus family drama, cattle ranching and of course a burning love story

We Digress: Q&A with Laurel Dodge 19.05.2026

Laurel Dodge joins us in studio to talk about her book The Buoyant Letters of Mimsy Bell. We get in to the process and inspiration while doing a deep dive into the story and characters.

The Buoyant Letters of Mimsy Bell 12.05.2026

This week we review The Buoyant Letters of Mimsy Bell by Laurel Dodge, a local Maine author with a unique style as this book is written entirely in the form of letters.

We Digress: Q&A with Cidney Mayes 05.05.2026

This week we have the distinct pleasure of sitting down with local Maine author of Season of Fire and The Starlit Shadow and all around great person Cidney Mayes. We dive deeper into both of her books, her background and what got her writing in the first place. Not only that, but she unveils the name of the sequel to her book The Starlit Shadow, you heard it here first folks! You do not want to mi...

The Starlit Shadow 28.04.2026

This week we dig into the second novel of local author and friend of the show Cidney Mayes. Join us as we review Starlit Shadow, A Court of Thorns and Roses meets Moulin Rouge. A story full of court intrigue romance and fairy folk. David has a new crush and Matt has some choice words to describe the characters.

Behind the Scenes: Cancer Story 27.04.2026

Matt talks about his battle with cancer and of course gets inappropriate. Then we get Excited about both of Cidney Mayes' books and look forward to having her on the show.

Season of Fire 21.04.2026

This week we review Season of Fire by local Maine author and friend of the show Cidney Mayes. Join us as we talk magic, misogyny and Hogwarts Community College.

Daddy Issues Part 2 14.04.2026

This week we continue our of review Daddy Issues by Kate Goldbeck. We get more dad bod , David's wife needs to get a new job as a Chili's Manager and Phoebe finally reads the steamy!

Daddy Issues Part 1 07.04.2026

This week we review Daddy Issues by Kate Goldbeck. We finally get the dad bod we've been waiting for, we discover that David wants to marry a Chili's Manager and we got so deep into this book that we had to split it into two episodes. Come back next week to find out how things end and hear Phoebe read the steamy!

Behind the Scenes: Boys Lunch! 03.04.2026

We chat about how Matt and David went out to lunch for David's Birthday and became the bestest of friends.

Viking Invader 31.03.2026

This week we review Viking Invader by Sally Wentworth

Game Stopper 24.03.2026

This week we review Game Stopper by Jaqueline Snowe. A book that we had the distinct pleasure of reading before its release (That's right we are THAT cool) Matt talks football injuries including CTE and manliness, David gets into hands and chest again, We all talk shoulders and Phoebe gets real steamy as we all start to blush. Thank you Jaqueline Snowe for the advanced copy, but you can all find i...

Behind the Scenes: Again 22.03.2026

We just get silly and tell stories in-between episode breaks.

Crazy Wild 17.03.2026

This week we review Crazy Wild Tara Janzen, a romantic spy thriller with all sorts of twists and turns. Matt gets a new nickname, David develops a new crush and Phoebe reads some juice box involved steamy

We Digress: Q&A With Lauren H. Mae 10.03.2026

Once again we digress and sit down with Lauren H. Mae, author of The Fate Factor. We talk about some of the inspiration behind her novel including grandmothers, magic, art, Jäger, handsome men and candles. Join us for what was an incredibly fun conversation with another local author.

The Fate Factor 10.03.2026

This week we review The Fate Factor by local author Lauren H. Mae. We follow a story involving career struggles, magic, beer, love and of course fate. Join us in enjoying this amazing story as David develops yet another man crush.

Triangle 03.03.2026

This week we review Triangle by Danielle Steele. Matt Protests reading another horrible Danielle Steele novel about another rich girl from Paris spending Daddy's money while in the midst of a very strange love triangle.

Behind the Scenes: What Are We Even Doing? 02.03.2026

We're not even sure what's going on here, this is what happens when Matt lets the tape roll and we go on a ridiculous rant.

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