What The Smut Are You Talking About

We officially made it to the end of Season One of What the Smut Are You Talking About Podcast and we honestly can't believe it. This week we're looking back at everything that made this season unforgettable. From our favorite romance books and hilarious author interviews to the behind-the-scenes chaos that listeners never got to see. We talk about the moments that made us laugh until we...

This week on What the Smut Are You Talking About Podcast , we're joined by romance author Ambar Cordova for a conversation filled with books, chaos, cowboy romance, writing confessions, and some of the most unhinged research we've heard all season. Ambar writes real, raw, and romantic multicultural love stories that tackle life's messier moments while still delivering the happily ev...

This week on What the Smut Are You Talking About Podcast , we are joined by New York Times bestselling romance author, Sara Cate for an author interview full of romance books, writing chaos, messy men, kink clubs, and unhinged thoughts. Sara is known for her kink-positive, queer-friendly romance books with emotional plots, toe-curling heat, and book boyfriends who are absolute walking chaos. We ta...

This week on What the Smut Are You Talking About , we're welcoming back romance author Victoria Wilder for a chaotic, bookish catch-up that is packed with romance books, writing talk, unhinged thoughts, and all things romantic suspense. Victoria joins us to chat about her writing journey, her fan-favorite Bourbon Boys series , and her upcoming release, Rumors & Whiskey , the first book in...

Is you life chaotic? Same. So naturally, we’re talking about the romance books we run back to when the world feels like one giant dumpster fire. In this episode, we’re sharing our ultimate comfort reads that we consider our Roman Empire. The books, series, and fictional men that live rent-free in our heads forever. Apply to be a Guest on our show Sign up for our Substack Newsletter . . Support Our...

This week on What the Smut Are You Talking About Podcast, we are joined by indie romance author Lasairiona McMaster for an absolutely chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly emotional conversation about romance books, fake dating, writing feral characters, and why queso should honestly be considered a personality trait. From MM hockey romance and mafia books to rugby romance, emotional damage, and pe...

Surprise, you’re getting a VPR Takeover bonus episode this week and this one is packed with romance books, chaotic energy, Disney tangents, hockey romance, and alien otter research. This week we’re hanging out with romance author Jenn Chipman, she writes heroes who fall first, fall hard, and fully spiral over their women, aka exactly what we live for around here. If you love:  Romance books   Roma...

Welcome back, Book Nerds! This week we’re bringing the chaos straight to Nashville because we’re talking all things Smutmas in the Smokies 2026 — the romance author signing event happening July 17-18 in Nashville, TN… and yes, What the Smut will officially be there as a vendor! We’re joined by our Booksta bestie Jess from @thebookishclaus, the mastermind behind Smutmas in the Smokies, and y’all… t...

Welcome back book besties to What the Smut Are You Talking About Podcast, your weekly dose of romance books, bookish chaos, and completely unhinged conversations about fictional men we absolutely should not trust but definitely do. Today we sit down with debut indie romance author Laiken Rhodes for her first-ever podcast interview . And yes, we did everything in our power to make it memorable. Lai...

Surprise, you’re getting a BONUS episode this week!  Because we’re bringing back a fan-favorite author interview that mysteriously disappeared into the void (RIP old hosting platform 😤). But don’t worry, we fixed the audio, dusted it off, and now it’s back and better than ever. In this re-release episode of What the Smut Are You Talking About , Cortney sits down with romance author Victoria Wilde...

This week on What the Smut Are You Talking About , we are bringing the chaos and the spice with a very special guest, romance author C.L. Rose (aka Candice)   She’s an Amazon Top 100 bestseller, a true crime junkie, and the mastermind behind some of the most addictive spicy sports romance books out there right now. And yes… she might just unlock a new kink or two along the way. We’re diving deep i...

This week on What the Smut Are You Talking About , we’re bringing the chaos AND the slow burn with indie romance author Carly Robyn. We’re talking Formula One romances, golden retriever MMCs, black cat heroines, and why Carly might just be the accidental queen of slow burn. Plus, fake dating, her new hockey romance series, mutual pining, and all the tropey goodness you know we live for. Carly spil...

This week, we’re diving into The Hotshot by Piper Rayne and let’s just say… we have thoughts .  From fake dating and second chances to single guardian and baseball bad boys, this steamy sports romance checked way more boxes than we expected. We’re breaking down all the chaos, the swoon-worthy moments, and THAT ending (because what the smut was that cliffhanger?!). Cortney and Mary are fully in the...

This week, we are bringing the chaos (obviously) with indie romance author Staci Hart and trust us, this episode is just as unhinged as it sounds. Known for her swoony, snark-filled romances and laugh-out-loud moments, Staci joins us to talk all things writing, tropes, and what really goes on behind the scenes of your favorite romance books. From her “plotter meets feral gremlin” writing style to...

Welcome to the Boy Garden is in Bloom! Be sure to listen to check out some of our favorite Baseball Romance Books to recommend. In true fashion, we cant stay one hundred percent on topic. Be sure to stick around to the end to see what we are reading and watching this week! And just when I didn't think we could be even more unhinged...Mary hits me with the flamethrower that she has.  Apply to...

I'm back book nerds! And this time, I am not alone! In this episode, I introduce you guys to your new book bestie, Mary. We talk about what you can expect with our new re-brand, what we are currently reading and watching, and alllll the unhinged chaos.  This season will include 12 episodes of me and Mary yapping about our favorite topics: Romance books. We will have some fun guests drop by so...

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Red circle deleted, so please enjoy this re-uploaded episode with the lovely Sloane St. James.  🎧 Get a FREE 30-Day Audible Trial Want to listen to more romance books without adding to your already unhinged TBR? Try Audible free for 30 days and get access to thousands of audiobooks — perfect for commuting, cleaning, or your daily hot girl walk. 👉 Start your Audible Free 30-day Trial here This we...

That time I got to chat with @TwoBookends. Since Red Circle decided to take down the episode, here's a little re-post in case you missed it!  🎧 Get a FREE 30-Day Audible Trial Want to listen to more romance books without adding to your already unhinged TBR? Try Audible free for 30 days and get access to thousands of audiobooks — perfect for commuting, cleaning, or your daily hot girl walk....

Red Circle deleted all my past content, YAY! So, in case you missed it, here is my episode with Kandi Steiner!  🎧 Get a FREE 30-Day Audible Trial Want to listen to more romance books without adding to your already unhinged TBR? Try Audible free for 30 days and get access to thousands of audiobooks — perfect for commuting, cleaning, or your daily hot girl walk. 👉 Start your Audible Free 30-day Tr...

Red Circle Deleted. So enjoy this re-upload. 🎧 Get a FREE 30-Day Audible Trial Want to listen to more romance books without adding to your already unhinged TBR? Try Audible free for 30 days and get access to thousands of audiobooks — perfect for commuting, cleaning, or your daily hot girl walk. 👉 Start your Audible Free 30-day Trial here In this episode of What the Smut Are You Talking About , C...

🎧 Get a FREE 30-Day Audible Trial Want to listen to more romance books without adding to your already unhinged TBR? Try Audible free for 30 days and get access to thousands of audiobooks — perfect for commuting, cleaning, or your daily hot girl walk. 👉 Start your Audible Free 30-day Trial here In this special Christmas episode of What the Smut Are You Talking About , Cortney sits down with rom-c...

🎧 Get a FREE 30-Day Audible Trial Want to listen to more romance books without adding to your already unhinged TBR? Try Audible free for 30 days and get access to thousands of audiobooks — perfect for commuting, cleaning, or your daily hot girl walk. 👉 Start your Audible Free 30-day Trial here In this episode of What the Smut Are You Talking About , Cortney sits down with romance author Vee Tayl...