Too Stupid to Live: Romance Reviews $5 and Under

Comedian/NPR listener/Hybrid driver Kristen Studard (“I Think You Should Leave”, “I’m Sorry”, “The Mindy Project”) joins Becky to discuss “That Time in Venice” by Delaney Diamond ($3.99.) Consider this ep a romantic getaway for your ears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two podcast hosts that Hitler would PROBABLY hate -- Vanessa Zoltan (Harry Potter and the Sacred Text) and Becky (uh, this one?) -- discuss Vanessa’s new romance podcast Hot and Bothered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WHAT UP ROMANCELANDIA?!!! Two LEGIT rock stars -- Scott Rodgers(Jam Space, Self-Esteem Party) and Becky (duh) -- discuss the rock ‘n roll romance 'Detour' by Kacey Shea ($3.99). Jam out to a harmonious convo about character psychologies, hot wings, and uncreative penis nicknames. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley Griffis and Ryan Etter, the rom-com-loving hosts of “Couples Talking Couples”, joins Becky to review the historical romance “Dreaming of You” by Lisa Kleypas ($2.99.) They talk about ideal masquerades, inconsequential murders, and the fun of listening to romance audiobooks in the most inappropriate situations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alana Johnston (“Conan”, Comedy Central, truTV) joins Becky to discuss the fangin’ hot paranormal romance, “Even Vampires Get the Blues” ($2.99) Get ready for your blood to rush to all the right places. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TSTL is BACK, and ooh baby, things are BURNING UP when author Em Stevens joins Becky to get Hot as Hell. They discuss her work, how her DAD used to edit her books, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer/director Diana Wright joins Becky to discuss the wooing and “doinking” that happens in the historical romance “Destiny’s Captive” by Beverly Jenkins ($2.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THREE BABES— Haley Mancini (“The Powerpuff Girls”), Gina Ippolito (“Murphy Brown”), and Becky (Hulu subscriber) -- discuss Haley and Gina’s new graphic novel “B.A.B.E. Squad”. Then they each provide an oral report on a story from “Rock Hard: A Collection of Short Erotic Stories” ($0.00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer Erin La Rosa (“The Big Redhead Book”, “Womanskills”, erotic Hanson fan fiction) joins Becky to get RED HOT (and bothered) as they review "Rafe: A Buff Male Nanny" by Rebeckah Weatherspoon ($4.99) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA/Jane Austen fan Nick Wiger (I Love You, America”, Doughboys) joins Becky to review the SPORTY kissing book “Slamdunked by Love” by Jamie Wesley ($2.99.) Elizabeth Holmes also makes a surprise cameo! For show notes, visit https://www.tstlpodcast.com/tstl-blog/slamdunkedbylove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a CLIMACTIC romance novel podcast crossover event! Special Guest Kelly Reynolds (host of Boobies and Noobies) and Becky channel their inner theater nerds to review the contemporary romance “Act Like It” by Lucy Parker ($4). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CORRECTED TRACK! This episode is rated… a different kind of family-friendly! Becky interviews mother-daughter duo Roseann and Marissa Backlin -- avid romance readers who are opening a romance-only bookstore in the Chicago area. They also discuss “Tikka Chance on Me” by Suleikha Snyder (0.99). For show notes and a link to the Love’s Sweet Arrow Kickstarter page, visit www.tstlpodcast.com/tstl-blog....

Things get TABOO AF as actor/writer Daniel Lee joins Becky on a trip to Amish Country to review “A Forbidden Rumspringa” by Keira Andrews ($5). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Father? Jesus is gonna have to forgive YOU for your sins! In this ep, Becky forces Shauna McGarry (Bojack Horseman) and Graham High (Studio 54) to compromise their Christian values to discuss the popular erotic romance, Priest: A Love Story ($5) by Sierra Simone. For show notes, visit https://www.tstlpodcast.com/tstl-blog, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you an up-and-coming vampire looking to advance your career? This episode won’t help you with that. But hilarious couple Matty Smith and Meghann Murphy WILL help you decide if the paranormal romance “Vampire CEO” is worth the investment of $4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Mr. Darcy! It’s a new episode! Pride and Prejudice superfan Carla Cackowski joins Becky to discuss “Mr. Darcy’s Secret Desires” by Caitlin Marie Carrington ($3.99). It’s a P & P variation that takes place in Pemberley where Lizzie gets Pember-LAID. For show notes, visit https://www.tstlpodcast.com/tstl-blog/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 of TSTL’s interview with author/columnist/podcaster Sarah MacLean. Sarah and Becky review the virgin billionaire romance, Loving the Secret Billionaire by Adriana Anders ($2.99). It’s a novella where things get a little ACTIVE, if you know what we mean… like politically. And sexily. But you probably guessed that. For show notes and links, visit https://www.tstlpodcast.com/tstl-blog/ Learn m...

An episode to THROBBING re-MEMBER! Acclaimed romance author, Washington Post columnist, and podcast host Sarah MacLean (Love by Numbers, The Rules of Scoundrels, Fated Mates) joins Becky to discuss the history of romance from Jane Austen to “The Flame and the Flower” to what the industry is like today. For show notes, visit https://www.tstlpodcast.com/tstl-blog/. Learn more about your ad choices....

Put on those dance belts! Mike Rose (“The Comeback, “Planet Unicorn”, “Zebra #3”) joins Becky to review the thrilling romance, “Death Dancer” by Tara Lain ($3.99). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author, podcaster, and Hallmark Christmas movie fan Daniel Zomparelli (Everything is Awful and You're a Terrible Person, I’m Afraid That) joins Becky to discuss three short erotic stories that fall into a yet-to-be-discussed genre: cuckolding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The handyman is here! And so is a new episode of TSTL! Actor Phoebe Neidhardt ("Scandal", "Silicon Valley") joins Becky to review the Halloween-themed romance "Her Halloween Treat" by Tiffany Reisz ($3.49) No joke--one character actually utters the line, "It's cocksucking time." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GET THOSE COLD SHOWERS READY! Comedian/writer/director Aysha Wax(Inside Versailles)joins Becky to review the NO-SEX-AT-ALL sci-fi romance, Gamma Raiders: The Space Pirate Prince by Calista Skye ($0.99.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FUCK YEAH!!!!! Jason Sheridan (Podcast: the Ride) joins Becky to review the lengthy sci-fi romance Wanted and Wired (currently $0.99.) Written by Vivien Jackson, this episode is dedicated to the all the horny nerds out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let the spy game begin… Writer, director, and knife cane fan Ryan Perez joins Becky to review the historical romance The Spymaster's Lady by Joanna Bourne ($2.99). Ryan chooses a pretty unique sexy excerpt, so this episode is NOT to be missed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Farah (Modern Family, Superstore, Chelsea Lately) joins Becky to get a tad spicy as they review the outrageous erotic novella “Fournicopia” by Delilah Devlin ($0.99, baby!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices